Search for dissertations about: "HEALTH STATISTICS DISSERTATION"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 swedish dissertations containing the words HEALTH STATISTICS DISSERTATION.

  2. 1. Designing ICT-Supported Health Promoting Communication in Primary Health Care

    Author : Amina Jama Mahmud; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; eHealth; eHealth literacy; empowerment; health communication; health literacy; health promotion; Internet; participatory action research; primary health care;

    Abstract : Increasing lifestyle-related ill health, escalating health care costs, expanding health inequalities within and between nations, and an aging population are challenges facing governments globally. Governments, especially in industrialized countries like Sweden, are investing in health promotion and health communication, especially in ICT-supported health communication as a way to increase health literacy and empowerment at individual and population levels. READ MORE

  4. 2. A health-promotive approach to maintain and sustain health in women-dominated work in Nepal and Sweden

    Author : Dip Raj Thapa; Anette Ekström-Bergström; Alexandra Krettek; Kristina Areskoug Josefsson; Katarina Swahnberg; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; experiences; health promotion; nursing professionals; resources; salutogenesis; Familjecentrerad hälsa FamCeH ; Family-Centred Health;

    Abstract : Background: The characteristics of women-dominated work differ in Nepal compared to Sweden. Women in Nepal perform household and other low-income work, including nursing, which is a women-dominated occupation in both Nepal and Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 3. Measuring global surgery, obstetrics and anaesthesia from health systems to patients

    Author : Hampus Holmer; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Global Health; Health statistics; Surgery; Obstetrics; Anaesthesia;

    Abstract : BackgroundWorldwide, an estimated 5 billion people lack access to safe, affordable surgical care when needed. This leads to millions of avertable deaths and unnecessary morbidity each year. To change this situation, urgent action is needed at many levels, but indicators and data have been lacking to guide improvement. READ MORE

  6. 4. Quality of clinical laboratory services in Rwanda

    Author : Vincent Rusanganwa; Magnus Evander; Anna-Karin Hurtig; Jean Bosco Gahutu; Cecilia Stålsby-Lundborg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Quality of healthcare; SLMTA; laboratory; diagnostic; Quality management system; Rwanda; Public health; folkhälsa;

    Abstract : Introduction: Poor quality health care is a serious silent public health problem worldwide, resulting in deaths, disabilities and long hospital stays with unnecessary costs. It affects patients in all countries regardless of their level of development. READ MORE

  7. 5. Together towards safer medication treatment for older persons

    Author : Malin Holmqvist; Linda Johansson; Axel Ros; Johan Thor; Karin Aase; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; case study; co-design; co-production; feasibility study; medications; nurses; older persons; patient safety; physicians; primary care; qualitative research methods;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on promoting patient safety in older persons using medications. Given that medications can unintentionally harm patients, the World Health Organisation emphasises “Medication without harm” as a global patient safety challenge. READ MORE