Search for dissertations about: "A STUDY OF DRUG PRESCRIPTION PATTERN"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words A STUDY OF DRUG PRESCRIPTION PATTERN.

  2. 1. Psychoactive prescription drug use disorders, misuse and abuse : Pharmacoepidemiological aspects

    Author : Micaela Tjäderborn; Staffan Hägg; Johan Ahlner; Anna Jönsson; Morten Andersen; Linköpings universitet; []
    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; Psychoactive prescription drugs; psychotropic drugs; prescription drug use disorders; prescription drug misuse; abuse; pharmacovigilance; drug utilization; pharmacoepidemiology;

    Abstract : Background: There is a widespread and increasing use of psychoactive prescription drugs, such as opioid analgesics, anxiolytics, hypnotics and anti-epileptics, but their use is associated with a risk of drug use disorder, misuse and abuse. Today, these are globally recognized and emerging public health concerns. READ MORE

  4. 2. 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

  5. 3. The impact of autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the impact of RA on AITD

    Author : Kristin Waldenlind; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Study I. Background: The Swedish National Patient Register (NPR) is a unique source for the identification of large cohorts of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. The general validity of this register has been reported to be high. READ MORE

  6. 4. Evaluation of intervention programmes for hypercholesterolaemia, excessive drinking and physicians' prescribing in primary care

    Author : Ylva Tomson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Primary health care; health behavior; health care costs; drug utilization; prevention; risk factors; ethnic groups; drug costs; hypercholesterolaemia; alcohol drinking; asthma;

    Abstract : Interventions against riskful lifestyles and information to promote rational use of drugs are important in health care. The aim of this thesis is to assess the effectiveness of such interventions, looking at both costs and effects. READ MORE

  7. 5. Diabetes in primary care : quality of life, metabolic control, drugs and socioeconomic factors

    Author : Per Wändell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : diabetes mellitus; quality of life; socioeconomic factors; cross-sectional survey; Sweden; primary health care; disability pension; psychic symptoms; drug utilisation antidiabetic drugs; cardiovascular agents; lipid-lowering drugs;

    Abstract : Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting the Swedish population, with a prevalence of 3-4%. Most diabetic patients receive their care in the primary health care service. READ MORE