Search for dissertations about: "diabetes medication adherence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words diabetes medication adherence.

2. 1. Adherence to lipid-lowering medications and cardiovascular disease prevention in type 2 diabetes mellitus

   Author : Sofia A. Karlsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; medication adherence; refill adherence; medication persistence; pharmacoepidemiology; lipid-lowering medications; type 2 diabetes mellitus; cardiovasular disease; all-cause mortality; cardiovascular mortality; guideline adherence;

   Abstract : Background and aims: Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of death among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Improved control of LDL cholesterol with lipid-lowering medications and patients’ adherence to such medications have been shown associate with lower risk of CV events and mortality among T2DM patients. READ MORE

4. 2. Refill Adherence to Long-Term Drug Treatment with a Focus on Asthma/COPD Medication

   Author : Kristin Krigsman; Lena Ring; Lars G. Nilsson; Arne Melander; Johan Fastbom; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Community pharmacy services; asthma; chronic disease; COPD; diabetes; pharmacy record database; prescription; refill adherence; Samhällsfarmaci;

   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

5. 3. Treatment of cardiovascular risk factors in type 2 diabetes : time trends and clinical practice

   Author : Eva Fhärm; Olov Rolandsson; Eva Johansson; Lars Weinehall; Carl-Johan Östgren; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : diabetes mellitus; cardiovascular disease; effectiveness; epidemiology; guideline adherence; primary health care; risk factor;

   Abstract : Objectives Patients with type 2 diabetes are at much greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including coronary heart disease (CHD), compared to non-diabetics. The lowering of glucose, blood pressure, and plasma lipid levels has been shown to reduce CHD risk, and treatment goals for these risk factors are now part of clinical practice guidelines. READ MORE

6. 4. Register-based evaluation of primary care - Focus on chronic disease

   Author : Helena Ödesjö; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiovascular diseases; diabetes; elderly; health care quality assurance; hypertension; incentive; nurses; pay för performance; potentially inappropriate medication list; primary health care; secondary prevention; statins; Sweden; quality indicators;

   Abstract : Background: Options for following up primary care at the regional level have increased in Sweden, partly as a result of a national reform in 2009. In Region Västra Götaland (VGR) this was the starting point for a quality initiative with about 100 indicators, using extensive healthcare registers. READ MORE

7. 5. Cardiovascular disease and diabetes or renal insufficiency : the risk of ischemic stroke and risk factor intervention

   Author : Stina Jakobsson; Thomas Mooe; Fredrik Björklund; Joep Perk; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiovascular disease; secondary prevention; diabetes mellitus; chronic kidney disease; acute coronary syndrome; stroke; randomized control trial; cardiovascular disease; hjärt- och kärlforskning;

   Abstract : BackgroundIn patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) or chronic kidney disease (CKD), established cardiovascular disease (CVD) is associated with an increased risk of recurrent events and poor outcome. Ischemic stroke after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a devastating event that carries high risks of decreased patient independence and death. READ MORE