Search for dissertations about: "psychiatry health care system"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words psychiatry health care system.

2. 1. Improving health with and for individuals with schizophrenia using a learning health system approach : From idea to daily practice

   Author : Andreas Gremyr; Ann-Christine Andersson; Boel Andersson-Gäre; Johan Thor; Ulf Malm; Graham Martin; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Coproduction; Learning Health Systems; Schizophrenia; Severe Mental Illness; Psychiatry; Quality Improvement; Improvement Science; Complex Adaptive Systems;

   Abstract : Psychotic disorders like schizophrenia have a typical onset in early adulthood with symptoms of hallucinations and disturbances of thought. Despite knowledge on what constitutes effective schizophrenia care, more than 70% of treatment attempts fail in Sweden, sometimes leading to early death. READ MORE

4. 2. Body Dysmorphic Disorder : Capturing a prevalent but under-recognized disorder

   Author : Sabina Brohede; Klaas Wijma; Barbro Wijma; Gun Wingren; Yvonne Wyon; Maria Tillfors; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : BackgroundIndividuals with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) are highly distressed due to defects they perceive in their physical appearance that are not noticeable to others. The condition often leads to impaired functioning in relationships, socialization, and intimacy and a decreased ability to function in work, school, or other daily activities. READ MORE

5. 3. Psychotherapy patients in mental health care: : attachment styles, interpersonal problems and therapy experiences

   Author : Mona Wilhelmsson Göstas; Lars Kjellin; Ingemar Engström; Britt Wiberg; Rolf Holmqvist; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; attachment styles; interpersonal problems; psychotherapy; psychiatric patients; qualitative analysis; Medicine; Medicin;

   Abstract : Mona Wilhelmsson Göstas, School of Health and Medical Sciences, Örebro University, SE-701 82 Örebro, Sweden, mona.vilhelmsson [email protected] Attachment styles are relevant to psychotherapy since they highlight the way a person handles interpersonal and emotional stress. READ MORE

6. 4. Suicides, psychotic disorders and criminality among former child and adolescent psychiatric patients followed into adulthood

   Author : Ulf Engqvist; Mittuniversitetet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psychiatry; child; adolescent; adult; mortality; suicide; crime; mental disorders; psychotic disorders; paediatrics; longitudinal studies; Child and adolescent psychiatry; Barn- och ungdomspsykiatri; Psychiatry; child; adolescent; adult; mortality; suicide; crime; mental disorders; psychotic disorders; paediatrics; longitudinal studies;

   Abstract : The overall aim was to provide information about child and adolescent psychiatric (CAP) patients and their outcome as adults: Were their difficulties in childhood due to mental illness, disablement and/or behaviour disorders? What happened to them as adults? Who were the patients in need of psychiatric care (GenP) in adulthood that had not had previous contact with CAP? Did this group differ from the former CAP group? Methods: Paper I-III: 1,400 CAP patients admitted 1975-1990 to inpatient or outpatient CAP care in Jämtland County, Sweden were followed until 2003. Paper IV: A sample of 167 GenP patients not treated in CAP was compared to GenP patients with a history of CAP care. READ MORE

7. 5. The challenges of using structured risk assessment instruments in forensic psychiatric care

   Author : Sara Levin; Preben Bendtsen; Per Nilsen; Per Bülow; Stål Bjorkly; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: The purpose of psychiatric forensic care is to provide treatment for mentally ill offenders and to prevent future acts of violence and other adverse events. During care, the type of restrictions of freedom, the patient’s continuous need for involuntary treatment and readiness for discharge, are continuously evaluated based on the assessment of risk the patient pose to themselves and others as well as the progress achieved with treatment. READ MORE