Search for dissertations about: "drug-related problems"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 30 swedish dissertations containing the words drug-related problems.

2. 11. Cannabis use : understanding other illicit drug use, drug-related morbidity and dependence

   Author : Rynaz Rabiee; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Amid increased prevalence globally of both cannabis use, and cannabis use disorder (CUD), changes of the legal status of use, as well as increased cannabis potency, it is important to increase the understanding about the health effects from using this psychoactive substance. Improved understanding will provide better prerequisites when shaping policies and healthcare systems targeting affected individuals. READ MORE

4. 12. eMedication – improving medication management using information technology

   Author : Tora Hammar; Göran Petersson; Sofia Kälvemark Sporrong; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; eMedication; eHealth; medication; ePrescribing; electronic prescribing; information technology; drug-related problems; clinical decision support system; health care; pharmacy; patient; Health Informatics; Hälsoinformatik;

   Abstract : Medication is an essential part of health care and enables the prevention andtreatment of many conditions. However, medication errors and drug-relatedproblems (DRP) are frequent and cause suffering for patients and substantial costsfor society. READ MORE

5. 13. Inappropriate prescribing, non-adherence to long-term medications and related morbidities : Pharmacoepidemiological aspects

   Author : Khedidja Hedna; Staffan Hägg; Max Petzold; Katja Hakkarainen; Johan Fastbom; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Drug-related morbidity; medication adherence; inappropriate prescribing; elderly; drug utilisation; pharmacoepidemiology;

   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

6. 14. Off-label drug treatment and related problems in children : a register-based investigation

   Author : Elin Kimland; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Child; drug therapy; drug labelling; off-label; drug information services; adverse drug reactions; prescription drugs; drug related problems;

   Abstract : Introduction: There is a lack of pediatric documentation concerning efficacy and safety of many drugs, which may contribute to off-label drug treatment and increase the risk for adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Aims: To; (I) analyse the frequency and characteristics of pediatric off-label prescribing; (II) investigate frequency of off-label drug prescribing in pediatric ADR reports; (III) analyse drug related problems, the extent of off-label drug treatment in pediatric questions to a Drug Information Centre (DIC) and pediatric literature information adding to the labelling of the drug in DIC answers. READ MORE

7. 15. Drug treatment in children with focus on off-label drug use

   Author : Elin Kimland; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Child; drug treatment; off-label; drug related problems; adverse drug reactions; drug labelling;

   Abstract : There is a lack of paediatric documentation concerning efficacy and safety of many drugs, which contribute to drug use outside the terms of the product license (off-label). In the present thesis, four studies (I-IV), using different settings and design to evaluate pharmacological treatment in children, with focus on off-label drug use, is presented. READ MORE