Search for dissertations about: "general practitioner"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 44 swedish dissertations containing the words general practitioner.
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1. General Practitioners' Conceptions of Depressive Disorders: Associations with regional sales of antideprssive drugs
Abstract : This thesis emanates from considerations about the inter-regional variation of the sales of antidepressive drugs, and how general practitioners may contribute to that variation. The thesis comprises two data collections utilized for five separate studies. READ MORE
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2. Monitoring blood glucose and obesity in type 2 diabetes in primary care
Abstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes is a common chronic disease worldwide. An important part of the treatment is monitoring and treating the elevated levels of blood glucose. But there is also a need for monitoringother risk factors that confer an increased risk for vascular complications. READ MORE
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3. Aspects of management of depression in primary care - use of a self-assessment instrument
Abstract : Aim: The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate effects of recurrent use of a self-assessment instrument in general practitioner (GP) consultations with the patient with depression in the primary care clinical context. Does the use of self-assessment instruments have an effect on depression course, as well as quality of life, well-being, anti-depressant medication use, sick leave, work ability, and health care use in a long-term perspective? Introduction: Depression is a common mental disorder and leading cause of disability and is among the most common reasons for sick leave. READ MORE
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4. Physician Sickness Certification Practice focusing on views and barriers among general practitioners and orthopaedic surgeons
Abstract : There is no common understanding on what constitutes good sick-listing, a frequent and problematic task for many physicians, especially general practitioners (GPs) and orthopaedic surgeons. Aiming to achieve a deeper understanding of sick-listing practices, 19 GPs (I, III) and 18 orthopaedic surgeons (II) in four counties were interviewed, and data analysed qualitatively for views on good sickness certification and barriers to desired practice. READ MORE
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5. Experiences of Interns and General Practitioners of Communicating with and Writing Referrals to the Radiology Department
Abstract : The aim of this licentiate thesis was to describe the experiences of medical interns and general practitioners (GPs) communicating with and writing referrals to the radiology department. The referral is a major communication tool between medical professionals to establish an accurate diagnosis. READ MORE