Search for dissertations about: "pharmacy clients"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words pharmacy clients.

  2. 1. Drug-related problems. Identification, characteristics and pharmacy interventions

    Author : Tommy Westerlund; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Drug-related problems; counseling; dyspepsia; IT-based documentation; OTC; pharmaceutical care; pharmacy interventions; pharmacy practice; referrals; self-medication; Sweden;

    Abstract : Introduction: Drug-related morbidity and mortality represent a major problem to patients, public health and society. Hence, there is a need to do more research in patients' medication practices and to find ways to improve the use of drugs. READ MORE

  4. 2. General Beliefs about Medicines among Pharmacy Clients, Healthcare Students and Professionals - Group Differences and Association with Adherence

    Author : Ann-Charlotte Mårdby; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : general beliefs about medicines; BMQ; pharmacy clients; healthcare professionals; university students; adherence; patient communication; Sweden;

    Abstract : Background: only about 50% of all medicines are used as the prescriber intended. If medicines are prescribed in an adequate way, an optimised adherence can decrease mortality and hospitalisation and improve health-related outcomes. Beliefs about medicines have been shown to be an important factor in adherence. READ MORE

  5. 3. 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

  6. 4. Becoming your own doctor. Healthcare-seeking, stigma, and related challenges among persons with same-sex sexuality in East Africa

    Author : Markus Larsson; Socialmedicin och global hälsa; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Tanzania; Uganda; same-sex sexuality; stigma; healthcare-seeking; healthcare needs; mental health; sexual coercion; respondent-driven sampling; social networks; pharmacy workers; men who have sex with men; sexually transmitted infections;

    Abstract : The health among men and women with same-sex sexuality experience, i.e. attraction to and/or sexual relations with someone of the same sex, in Sub-Saharan Africa is an increasing public health concern. Prior research on men who have sex with men (MSM) has demonstrated that their healthcare utilisation is limited due to stigma and discrimination. READ MORE

  7. 5. Motivational Interviewing in Theory and Practice

    Author : Lena Lindhe Söderlund; Per Nilsen; Preben Bendtsen; Charlotte Silén; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Children; counselling; general health care; health promotion; motivational interviewing; nurse; overweight; pharmacist; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : An estimated 50% of mortality from the 10 leading causes of death is due to behaviour. Individuals can make important contributions to their own health by adopting health-related behaviours and avoiding others. READ MORE