Search for dissertations about: "Evidence-based policy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 49 swedish dissertations containing the words Evidence-based policy.

  2. 1. Philosophical controversies in the evaluation of medical treatments : With a focus on the evidential roles of randomization and mechanisms in Evidence-Based Medicine

    Author : Alexander Mebius; John Cantwell; Jeremy Howick; Sven Ove Hansson; Julian Reiss; KTH; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Evidence; randomized controlled trials; observational studies; systematic reviews; meta-analysis; methodology; process assessment; outcome assessment; medical care; randomization; evidence-based medicine; selection bias; philosophy of medicine; philosophy of science; mechanisms; quality of evidence; animal studies; treatment effect; causation by absence; medical technology; Filosofi; Philosophy;

    Abstract : This thesis examines philosophical controversies surrounding the evaluation of medical treatments, with a focus on the evidential roles of randomised trials and mechanisms in Evidence-Based Medicine. Current 'best practice' usually involves excluding non-randomised trial evidence from systematic reviews in cases where randomised trials are available for inclusion in the reviews. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mind the Gap : exploring evidence-based policymaking for improved preventive and mental health services in the Swedish health system

    Author : Linda Richter Sundberg; Monica Elisabeth Nyström; Lars Weinehall; Bruno Hägglöf; Per Nilsen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : Evidence-based policymaking; guidelines; implementation; prevention; depression; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background: The challenges in the utilization of scientific findings in the fields of prevention and mental health are well documented. Scholars have found significant gaps between the knowledge available and the knowledge applied in healthcare. READ MORE

  5. 3. Composing Policy Interventions for Antibiotic Development

    Author : Christopher Okhravi; Steve McKeever; Francesco Ciabuschi; Enrico Baraldi; Jonathan Michie; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; evidence-based policy; simulation; antibiotics; ontology; composition; alignment; docking; contracts; REA; research and development; design science research; domain-specific language; Information Systems; Informationssystem;

    Abstract : Antibiotic resistance is eroding the efficacy of the drugs we have and, unless future science dictates otherwise, bacteria will eventually become resistant to whatever new antibiotics we discover. We must therefore plan for a continuous stream of innovation. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical firms have left the scene to pursue more profitable areas. READ MORE

  6. 4. The potential of systematic reviews in environmental social science : an analysis of its use to evaluate and inform policy

    Author : Matilda Miljand; Katarina Eckerberg; Therese Bjärstig; Susan E Owens; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Public policy evaluation; Environmental public policy; Systematic review methodology; Systematic review methods; Realist review; Evidence-based policy; Knowledge use; Inform policy making; Methodological pluralism; Voluntary agreements;

    Abstract : There is common agreement that public policy should be formulated based onknowledge of how it works and makes impact. Both scientific knowledge andevaluations can contribute to environmental decision-making and play animportant role to inform policy development. READ MORE

  7. 5. Crossing the Quality Chasm? : The short-term effectiveness and efficiency of MST in Sweden: An example of evidence-based practice applied to social work

    Author : Tina Olsson; Kjell Hansson; Terje Ogden; Socialhögskolan; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sweden; Youth; Conduct Disorder; Cost; Evidence-Based Practice; Multisystemic Therapy MST ; Efficiency; Effectiveness;

    Abstract : The purpose of this dissertation is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Multisystemic Therapy (MST) in Sweden. This evaluation is set against the background of evidence-based social work practice and is organized around four separate but interrelated studies. READ MORE