Search for dissertations about: "non-response"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the word non-response.

  2. 21. Complementary strategies to improve positive response and outcome in patients with advanced heart failure undergoing CRT therapy

    Author : ZOLTAN BAKOS; Kardiologi; []
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    Abstract : AbstractCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) has improved quality of life and survival in select heart faillure patients, however 30-40% of patients do not show objective benefit from the treatment. At the same time there is little evidence about the long term effect of changes in medical treatment in these patients. READ MORE

  4. 22. Stress, satisfaction, and quality : studies of organizational and individual well-being in health

    Author : Sarah Thomsen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : work environment; work environment; health care; stress; job satisfaction; participation; physicians; nurses; quality of care; patient satisfaction;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to indicate key organizational attributes in the health care work environment that can have an impact on both personnel well-being and the quality of care they provide. In order to achieve this aim, four steps were carried out: identifying important individual and organizational attributes, testing the validity and reliability of the measurement instrument and process, testing a mediational model using structural equation modeling, and investigating the effects of a quality improvement initiative on personnel and patients. READ MORE

  5. 23. Natural course and treatment outcome in hepatitis C recurrence after liver transplantation

    Author : Malin Ackefors; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection post-liver transplantation (post-LT) is associated with an increased rate of fibrosis progression compared to non-transplanted patients. Thus, 25% of the recipients will progress to cirrhosis within 5 years after LT. READ MORE

  6. 24. Epidemiological studies on type 2 diabetes : assessment of diabetes risk factors and study participation

    Author : Anna-Karin Eriksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : cohort;

    Abstract : Type 2 diabetes is a disease with increasing prevalence. Better knowledge of risk factors may form the bases for specific interventions and preventive measures. The aim of this thesis was to contribute to the knowledge on type 2 diabetes, by examining family history of diabetes and other risk factors with emphasis on psychological exposures. READ MORE

  7. 25. Does the psychosocial school environment matter for health? : a study of pupils in Swedish compulsory school from a gender perspective

    Author : Katja Gillander Gådin; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; psychosocial school environment; demand; control; social support; classmate problems; rowdiness; ill health; health behavior; power; gender;

    Abstract : Despite the fast-growing evidence of the importance of the psychosocial work environment for the health of adults there is a lack of research about the possible health effects of the work environment among pupils, that is, their school environment. This is especially true for the psychosocial aspects of the pupils' school situation. READ MORE