Search for dissertations about: "Johan Fastbom"
Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Johan Fastbom.
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1. 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
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2. Pharmacovigilance in municipal elderly care : From a nursing perspective
Abstract : Medication management constitutes a large part of registered nurses' (RNs) daily work in municipal elderly care. They are responsible for monitoring multimorbid older persons with extensive treatments, and they often work alone, without daily access to physicians. RNs’ drug monitoring is, in this thesis, based on the concept of pharmacovigilance. READ MORE
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3. Refill Adherence to Long-Term Drug Treatment with a Focus on Asthma/COPD Medication
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
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4. Drug Use Among the Very Old Living in Ordinary Households : Aspects on Well-being, Cognitive and Functional Ability
Abstract : Background: In Sweden today a major proportion of the population survive to old ages. To a large extent, the oldest old are capable of living longer in their own households; some of them are very healthy while others have multiple diagnoses or ailments caused by a normal ageing process. READ MORE