Search for dissertations about: "Medicine reminder"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Medicine reminder.

  2. 1. Clean work, the pursuit of increased adherence to hand hygiene routines : a descriptive study

    Author : Per-Ola Blomgren; Katarina Hjelm; Birgitta Lytsy; Christine Leo Swenne; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Healthcare Associated Infection; Healthcare Workers; Hygiene; Knowledge; Perception; Students;

    Abstract : Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a problem in health care worldwide. In Sweden 7-8% of all patients treated in hospital suffer from an adverse event of varying severity, of which approximately 60,000 from a HAI. Proper hand hygiene is considered the single most important measure to reduce HAI. READ MORE

  4. 2. Methods, design and components for a computer-based patient record to promote quality care in general practice

    Author : Rolf Linnarsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : computerized medical records systems; medical audit; health care quality assurance; primary health care; general practice; decision support systems; reminder systems; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Ever since the introduction of the first computer-based patient records (CPR), there have been expectations concerning the potential of CPR not only to support patient care but also to improve its quality. In this thesis methods and models for CPR in general practice are investigated, particularly with respect to possibilities and limitations concerning quality assurance and decision support. READ MORE

  5. 3. The use of the intelligent powered toothbrush in health technology

    Author : Johan Flyborg; Johan Sanmartin Berglund; Henrik Jansson; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Applied health technology; Elderly; Oral health; Cognitive impairment; Tillämpad hälsoteknik; Applied Health Technology;

    Abstract : BackgroundApplied health technology is a research field that ties together several disciplines to improve and preserve the health and quality of life of individuals and society. Helping especially elderly to meet the above goals is an important and necessary task and assistive technology and collection of health data are part of this work. READ MORE

  6. 4. Breast self-examination

    Author : Kerstin Persson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : breast; cancer; self-examination; self-reported practice; behaviour; compliance; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to identify factors which determine women's motivation to perform self-examination of the breasts in order to obtain a basis for an intervention programme. The samples were randomly selected among women without breast cancer. Methods used were questionnaires and interview. READ MORE

  7. 5. Discovering the capabilities of ageing persons who are born abroad: crossing norms, moving health promotion forward

    Author : Qarin Lood; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Emigration and immigration; Delivery of health-care; Implementation; Inequities; Health; Mixed-methods; person-centredness;

    Abstract : To improve the possibilities for the whole population to take control over their health is an important goal for health promotion and public health. Yet, with improved possibilities for international migration and extended life spans, there are more and more people who are considered less capable to reach such a goal. READ MORE