Assessment of genetic diversity using RAPD analysis in a germplasm collection of sea buckthorn

Selostus: Tyrnin geneettisen monimuotoisuuden arviointi RAPD analyysillä

Pressure to change and resistance against it: consumer perceptions and acceptance of nutritionally modified foods

Selostus: Muutospaineet ja muutosvastarinta: kuluttajien suhtautuminen ravitsemuksellisesti muunnettuihin elintarvikkeisiin

Koulutus on enemmän miesten kuin naisten menestystekijä

Artikkeli on lectio kirjoittajan väitöskirjasta "Koulutuksella kilpailukykyä. Koulutuksen yhteys miesten ja naisten työllisyyteen ja työn sisältöön"

Arvioija valokeilassa : Suomi toisena kielenä -kirjoittamisen arviointia

Väitöksenalkajaisesitelmä Jyväskylän yliopistossa 6. huhtikuuta 2002

Estimating potassium nutrition of Norway spruce with needle analysis during different seasons

Tiivistelmä: Kuusen neulasanalyyttinen kaliumravitsemuksen arviointi eri vuodenaikoina

Saltiness of coarsely ground cooked ham with reduced salt content

Selostus: Suolapitoisuuden pienentämisen vaikutus kinkkuleikkeen aistittuun suolaisuuteen

Eri-ikäisten teollisuustyöntekijöiden arvioita yksilöllisistä kasvuedellytyksistä ja ryhmätyöstä

Summary: Prerequisites for growth and working in groups as assessed by industrial workers of all ages

Koulutus on kannattava investointi niin yksilöille kuin aluetaloudellekin

Artikkeli perustuu kirjoittajan väitöstutkimukseen Koulutuksen ja tutkimuksen taloudellinen merkitys : vertaileva tutkimus yliopistollisen koulutuksen ja tutkimuksen taloudellisesta merkityksestä seitsemälle alueelle (Tampereen yliopisto 2004)

The Effects of Multifactorial Fall Prevention on the Psychological Risk Factors of Falling

Psychological factors, such as depression or depressive symptoms and fear of falling are linked to falls among the aged. According to previous studies, they may increase the risk of falls and injurious falls. In addition, depression or a high amount of depressive symptoms and fear of falling may hinder participation in preventive activities. Despite the severe consequences of both conditions and their high prevalence among the aged, they have rarely been studied in the context of fall prevention. The study aimed to assess the effects of multifactorial fall prevention on the psychological risk factors of falling (depressive symptoms and fear of falling) among the community-dwelling aged at increased risk of falling. In addition, it aimed to determine factors predicting high adherence to preventive activities. Volunteers aged 65 or over, who had fallen during the year previous to randomisation were recruited. Participants (n=591) were randomised into an intervention or a control group. The intervention group received a multifactorial fall prevention programme including geriatric assessment, individual guidance on fall and fracture prevention, group- and home-based physical exercise, psychosocial group activities, lectures and home hazards assessment. The control group had a one-time counselling on fall and fracture prevention. The data on psychological risk factors of falling were collected by self-rated questionnaires. Multifactorial fall prevention was not effective in reducing depressive symptoms or fear of falling compared to one-time counselling in the total sample. However, in subgroup analyses, depressive symptoms reduced statistically significantly more among the men and older participants of the intervention group compared to the control group. Female gender, high physical and cognitive abilities and low self-perceived probability of falling were independent predictors of higher adherence in organised activities. In conclusion, few psychological benefits were gained during this multifactorial fall prevention trial. More attention should be focused on adherence, especially among the aged with functional disabilities.