Search for dissertations about: "Pharmacist role"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Pharmacist role.
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1. The Liberalization Experiment : Understanding the political rationales leading to change in pharmacy policy
Abstract : In 2009, a pharmacy policy reform was introduced in Sweden whereby the state owned community pharmacy monopoly was abolished. As a result two thirds of the pharmacies were sold. As there were no longer restrictions on ownership and establishment, new pharmacies and new owners appeared. READ MORE
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2. Optimizing drug therapy among people with dementia : the role of clinical pharmacists
Abstract : Background: Drugs are one of the cornerstones in the management of many diseases. In general, drugs are used for diagnosis, prevention, mitigation of symptoms, and, sometimes, to cure disease. However, drug treatment in elderly people, especially those with dementia and cognitive impairments, may involve significant risk of adverse drug events. READ MORE
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3. Challenges of learning and practicing motivational interviewing
Abstract : Background: The past three decades have seen a growth in health promotion research and practice, stimulated by the epidemiologic transition of the leading causes of death from infectious to chronic diseases. An estimated 50% of mortality from the 10 leading causes of death is due to behaviour, which suggests individuals can make important contributions to their own health by adopting some health-related behaviours and avoiding others. READ MORE
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4. Selling drugs or providing health care? The role of private pharmacies and drugstores, examples from Zimbabwe and Tanzania
Abstract : Background: In low-income countries many people do not have access to formal health care because of poverty and weak health systems. Instead people seek care at private pharmacies and drugstores. Infectious diseases such as sexually transmitted infections (STI) and diarrhoea are common and access to correct management is of big importance. READ MORE
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5. Pharmacy Internship : Students’ Learning in a Professional Practice Setting
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to explore Swedish pharmacist students’ learning during pharmacy internship. Internships are meant to introduce students to professional practice. READ MORE