Search for dissertations about: "non-participation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the word non-participation.
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1. Patient participation : what it is and what it is not
Abstract : In general, patient participation is regarded as being informed and partaking in decision making regarding one’s care and treatment. This interpretation is common in legislation throughout the Western world and corresponding documents guiding health care professionals, as well as in scientific studies. READ MORE
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2. Gotta survey somebody : Methodological challenges in population studies of older people
Abstract : Conducting representative surveys of older people is challenging. This thesis aims to analyze a) the characteristics of individuals at risk of being underrepresented in surveys of older people, b) the systematic errors likely to occur as a result of these selections, and c) whether these systematic errors can be minimized by weighting adjustments. READ MORE
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3. Measuring eating disorder outcome : definitions, dropout and patients' perspectives
Abstract : Background: Despite a plethora of research, there are serious limitations in our knowledge of outcome in eating disorders. Almost all studies have been compromised by the problem of treatment dropout or non-participation in follow-ups. READ MORE
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4. The risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis : epidemiological studies on associations with socioeconomic status, psychosocial work stress and smoking
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory disease. Knowledge about the contribution of genetics is rapidly increasing, but data on environmental factors that may cause RA is scarce. READ MORE
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5. Aspects of participation in sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer
Abstract : Colorectal cancer is an important health problem due to a high morbidity and mortality but it is curable at an early stage and is therefore ideal for screening. Population-based screening of the average risk population using fecal occult blood testing has been demonstrated to decrease mortality. READ MORE