Search for dissertations about: "Treatment in COPD"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 swedish dissertations containing the words Treatment in COPD.

  2. 1. COPD management : exploring conditions for, and experiences of, evidence-based care and eHealth

    Author : Sarah Marklund; André Nyberg; Karin Wadell; Per Liv; Lisa Skär; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; physical activity; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; COPD; eHealth; interview; eHealth tools; reference equations; muscle dysfunction; COPD management; physiotherapy; fysioterapi;

    Abstract : Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and premature death worldwide. It is a systemic disease that affects the whole person, although dyspnea is the mostprominent symptom. READ MORE

  4. 2. Host-Virus Interactions in Asthma and COPD

    Author : Cristopher McCrae; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Asthma; COPD; Exacerbation; Virus; Interferon;

    Abstract : Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with periods of worsened symptoms, known as exacerbations. Severe exac-erbations can result in hospitalisation, irreversible decline of the disease and sometimes death. Thus, exacerbations are a major cause of morbidity, mortality and healthcare cost. READ MORE

  5. 3. Inhaled pharmacological treatment and critical inhaler technique errors in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    Author : Johanna Sulku; Elisabet I. Nielsen; Alf Tunsäter; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; COPD; critical inhaler technique error; pharmacological treatment; ICS; inhaled corticosteroid; Farmaceutisk vetenskap; Pharmaceutical Science;

    Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory lung disease characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms and a high risk of exacerbations. Preventive and maintenance pharmacological treatment is primarily administered through handheld inhalers, which are available in several different device-drug combinations. READ MORE

  6. 4. Communication in Smoking Cessation and Self-management : a study at Nurse-led COPD-clinics in Primary Health Care

    Author : Eva Österlund Efraimsson; Högskolan Dalarna; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Client Language Assessment in Motivational Interviewing; Communication; Consulting Map; Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity; Nurse-led clinics; Patient education; Primary health care; Quality of life; Self-management; Smoking cessation.; Interaktion mellan patient och sjuksköterska på KOL-sjuksköterskemottagning i primärvård.; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT The general aim of this thesis was to investigate behavioral change communication at nurse-led chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) clinics in primary health care, focusing on communication in self-management and smoking cessation for patients with COPD. Designs: Observational, prospective observational and experimental designs were used. READ MORE

  7. 5. Refill Adherence to Long-Term Drug Treatment with a Focus on Asthma/COPD Medication

    Author : Kristin Krigsman; Lena Ring; Lars G. Nilsson; Arne Melander; Johan Fastbom; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Community pharmacy services; asthma; chronic disease; COPD; diabetes; pharmacy record database; prescription; refill adherence; Samhällsfarmaci;

    Abstract : Most patients are non-adherent with their medication sometimes, i.e. that they do not always use their medicines as prescribed. This might result in both under- and overuse and can lead to therapy failure, resulting in both unnecessary suffering and high costs. READ MORE