Search for dissertations about: "individual patient data meta-analysis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the words individual patient data meta-analysis.

2. 1. International Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty: Influence of Patient, Implant, and Surgical factors on Total Hip Arthroplasty Survivorship in Sweden, the US, and Australia

   Author : Elizabeth W. Paxton; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Total Hip Arthroplasty; International outcomes; Variation in clinical practices; Risk of hip arthroplasty revision; meta-analysis;

   Abstract : Abstract Background Hip osteoarthritis (OA) is debilitating disease resulting in pain, stiffness, and reduced physical function. Although total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a successful treatment for OA, some THAs require revision surgery due to infection, dislocation, aseptic loosening, fracture and other reasons. READ MORE

4. 2. Effect of antihypertensive treatment at different blood pressure levels

   Author : Mattias Brunström; Bo Carlberg; Mats Eliasson; Sverre Kjeldsen; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; blood pressure; hypertension; antihypertensive treatment; cardiovascular disease; randomized controlled trial; systematic review; meta-analysis; standardization;

   Abstract : BackgroundHigh blood pressure is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death. The shape of association between blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular events is debated. Some researchers suggest that the association is linear or log-linear, whereas others suggest it is J-shaped. READ MORE

5. 3. Negative effects of Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy : Monitoring and reporting deterioration and adverse and unwanted events

   Author : Alexander Rozental; Per Carlbring; Gerhard Andersson; Johanna Boettcher; Adam Radomsky; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Negative effects; Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy; deterioration; non-response; adverse and unwanted events; qualitative content analysis; individual patient data meta-analysis; exploratory factor analysis; Negative Effects Questionnaire; Negativa effekter; Internetbaserad kognitiv beteendeterapi; försämring; oförändrat tillstånd; ogynnsamma eller oönskade händelser; kvalitativ innehållsanalys; individuell patient meta-analys; explorativ faktoranalys; Negative Effects Questionnaire; Psychology; psykologi;

   Abstract : Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) has the potential of providing many patients with an effective form of psychological treatment. However, despite helping to improve mental health and well-being, far from everyone seem to benefit. In some cases, negative effects may also emerge. READ MORE

6. 4. Testing the boundaries for expectation effects in health and disease

   Author : Moa Pontén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Expectations affect our physiology and clinical outcomes, however the boundaries for this modulation are poorly understood. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate minimal requirements to elicit expectation effects on health-related outcomes, using experiments and an independent patient data meta-analysis. READ MORE

7. 5. Major determinants of outcome and dosing in warfarin treatment

   Author : Jonatan Lindh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to identify factors that determine individual patients sensitivity to the anticoagulant warfarin, and to quantify the effect of such factors on different measures of anticoagulation control. As part of this project, a large bio-bank was prospectively collected, with DNA and clinical data from more than 1500 patients starting warfarin treatment (the WARG cohort). READ MORE