Search for dissertations about: "free primary healthcare"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words free primary healthcare.

2. 1. Investigating practice variation in a changing primary care. A multilevel perspective on The Skaraborg Primary Care Database

   Author : Per Hjerpe; Socialepidemiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medical records systems computerized ; Databases factual; Reimbursement incentive; Physician s Practice Patterns; Multilevel analysis; Primary health care;

   Abstract : Background and Aims: Differences in the clinical care of patients have been explained through the concept of practice variation, that is, the occurrence of established local medical procedures that varies between geographic areas. The primary measures introduced to eliminate undesirable differences in medical care are the introduction of medical guidelines and economical incentives that rewards the desired behaviour. READ MORE

4. 2. Detection of pulmonary nodules in chest tomosynthesis: Comparison with chest radiography, evaluation of learning effects and investigation of radiation dose level dependency

   Author : Sara Asplund; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chest radiography; Chest tomosynthesis; Nodule detection; Observer performance; Free-response receiver operating characteristics;

   Abstract : Chest tomosynthesis is a relatively recently introduced technique in healthcare, which produces section images of the chest at a lower radiation dose than computed tomography (CT) and with better depth resolution than conventional chest radiography. The primary aims of the studies described in this dissertation were to compare chest tomosynthesis with conventional radiography, to evaluate the effects of clinical experience and learning with feedback on the performance of observers analyzing tomosynthesis images, and to investigate the effect of radiation dose level in tomosynthesis, in the detection of pulmonary nodules. READ MORE

5. 3. Analysing equity in outpatient care in Stockholm county and the impact of using different data sources

   Author : Janne Agerholm; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Healthcare plays an important role in tackling inequalities in health by providing care to groups in need, and protecting lower income groups from further impoverishment due to ill health. Continually evaluating equity in healthcare is important as it changes with altered needs in the population and changes within the healthcare system itself. READ MORE

6. 4. Plasma cell malignancies in Sweden : subgroup descriptions and regional outcomes for multiple myeloma

   Author : Göran Wålinder; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Plasma cell disorders appear in various forms such as aggressive plasma cell leukemia (PCL), typical symptomatic multiple myeloma (MM), non-symptomatic smouldering multiple myeloma (SMM) and solitary plasmacytoma (SP). The different entities all require specific considerations regarding diagnosis and treatment. READ MORE

7. 5. Stereostactic microwave ablation as an alternative to surgical resection for colorectal cancer liver metastates

   Author : Pascale Tinguely; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Colorectal cancer (CRC) implies a substantial global burden of disease with a relevant impact on the general population and on healthcare systems in terms of morbidity, mortality, quality of life, and costs. A raising CRC incidence emphasises the need to refine screening and prevention strategies, and design optimal algorithms for treatment indication and outcome prediction. READ MORE