Search for dissertations about: "Simulated Client Method"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Simulated Client Method.

2. 1. Interventions for improved prescribing and dispensing of medicines in Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam

   Author : John C Chalker; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Dispensing; prescribing; intervention studies; rational drug use; antibioitcs; indicator studies; simulated client method; ARI; STD; Vietnam; Nepal; Thailand.;

   Abstract : Background: To find successful interventions to improve drug use, especially antibiotics, is a pressing need in low income countries. The objectives of the research are to explore current practice and knowledge of practitioners in the public and private sectors in resource poor countries, and experiment with different interventions to improve practices in the prescribing and dispensing of medicine. READ MORE

4. 2. Towards good pharmacy practice in Hanoi : a multi-intervention study in private sector

   Author : Nguyen Thi Kim Chuc; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Private pharmacies; Good Pharmacy Practice; randomised controlled trial; multiintervention; Simulated Client Method; interview; case management; ARI; STD; steroids; antibiotics; Vietnam.;

   Abstract : This thesis describes the quality of private pharmacy practice and assesses the effects of an intervention package on knowledge and practice of private pharmacy staff in Hanoi, Vietnam. The study types used were a case study and a randomised controlled trial. In the case study, two private pharmacies were included. READ MORE

5. 3. Contraceptive use among young people in Uganda : exploration of obstacles, enablers, and quality of services

   Author : Gorrette Kayondo Nalwadda; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : contraceptive use;

   Abstract : Background: Unsafe abortions, a life shortening condition leading to untimely deaths of young women in low income countries, are a public health concern. The bio-social gap, which is the period between menarche and marriage has widened, thus the time young women/men need contraception has increased. READ MORE

6. 4. Selling drugs or providing health care? The role of private pharmacies and drugstores, examples from Zimbabwe and Tanzania

   Author : Nina Viberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Background: In low-income countries many people do not have access to formal health care because of poverty and weak health systems. Instead people seek care at private pharmacies and drugstores. Infectious diseases such as sexually transmitted infections (STI) and diarrhoea are common and access to correct management is of big importance. READ MORE

7. 5. Industrial Fibre Concrete Floors : Experiences and Tests on Pile-Supported Slab

   Author : Jerry Hedebratt; Johan Silfwerbrand; Terje Kanstad; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : Pile supported floor slabs have often been designed solely in ultimate limit state ULS and then foremost with uniformly distributed loadings UDL. The investigation of serviceability limit state SLS has been of simpler nature, even according to the governing codes of practice. READ MORE