Search for dissertations about: "Drug-related morbidity"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words Drug-related morbidity.
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1. Drug-related morbidity and mortality : Pharmacoepidemiological aspects
Abstract : Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) constitute a significant health problem with consequences for the patient as well as for society. Suspected ADRs have been reported to occur in about 2-14% of hospitalised patients. In about 5% of deceased hospitalised patients suspected ADRs may have caused or contributed to the fatal outcome. READ MORE
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2. Drug-related problems. Identification, characteristics and pharmacy interventions
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
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3. Effects of Clinical Pharmacists' Interventions : on Drug-Related Hospitalisation and Appropriateness of Prescribing in Elderly Patients
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate clinical pharmacist interventions with the focus on methods aiming to improve the quality of drug therapy and increase patient safety. Adverse drug events caused by medication errors, suboptimal dosages and inappropriate prescribing are common causes of drug-related morbidity and mortality. READ MORE
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4. Cannabis use : understanding other illicit drug use, drug-related morbidity and dependence
Abstract : Amid increased prevalence globally of both cannabis use, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), changes of the legal status of use, as well as increased cannabis potency, it is important to increase the understanding about the health effects from using this psychoactive substance. Improved understanding will provide better prerequisites when shaping policies and healthcare systems targeting affected individuals. READ MORE
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5. Inappropriate prescribing, non-adherence to long-term medications and related morbidities : Pharmacoepidemiological aspects
Abstract : Background: Inappropriate use of medications (IUM), in particular inappropriate prescribing and non-adherence to prescribed medications, are important causes of drug-related morbidities (DRMs). They are increasing problems with the ageing populations and the growing burden of chronic conditions. READ MORE