Search for dissertations about: "patient compliance"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 118 swedish dissertations containing the words patient compliance.

  2. 6. Prevention of surgical site infections after lower extremity bypass procedures

    Author : Francis Rezk; Vaskulära sjukdomar - kliniska studier; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Antibiotic prophylaxis; surgical site infection; vascular surgery; lower extremity bypass; wound dehiscence; compliance; incisional negative pressure wound therapy; Hawthorne effect; healthcare professionals; observation; hygiene; adherence; patient experience; PICO-dressing;

    Abstract : Abstract: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a common cause of morbidity following open vascular surgery. Numerous randomized controlled trials (RCTs), along with systematic reviews and meta-analyses of RCTs, have been conducted to compare incisional negative pressure wound therapy (iNPWT) with standard wound dressings above sutured incisions in the inguinal region. READ MORE

  4. 7. Medication management and patient compliance in old age

    Author : Anna Beckman Gyllenstrand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Medication management; patient compliance; aging; cognition; population-based study;

    Abstract : In old age, many physiological functions decrease and many older people also suffer from multiple chronic conditions. This leads to high drug consumption, but may also impair the ability to manage these medications. READ MORE

  5. 8. Counselling Patients with Hypertension at Health Centres - a Nursing Perspective

    Author : Eva Drevenhorn; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : nursing; hypertension; counseling; lifestyle; health behavior; patient-centered care; stages of change model; motivational interviewing; self-care; patient compliance;

    Abstract : Counselling in hypertension care relating to lifestyle changes, i.e. non-pharmaco-logical treatment regarding smoking, alcohol, weight, diet, physical activity and stress, aims to reduce complications such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Many patients have several risk factors to deal with. READ MORE

  6. 9. Trauma - Diagnostics and Triage

    Author : Fredrik Linder; Kevin Mani; Hampus Eklöf; Claes Juhlin; Martin Björck; Pål Aksel Naess; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; wounds and injuries; trauma; triage; whole body computed tomography in trauma; compliance; radiation exposure; CT; radiation safety; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Trauma is a leading cause of death worldwide and it reduces years of productive life and leads to disability. Effective trauma care relies on triage, which aims to ration the use of fine resources to patients with the greatest needs. READ MORE

  7. 10. Development and Evaluation of a Computerised Decision Support System for use in pre-hospital care

    Author : Magnus Hagiwara; Björn-Ove Suserud; Eldar Søreide; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prehospital care; patient assessment; clinical judgment; decision making; patient safety; human error; decision support;

    Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to develop and evaluate a Computerised Decision Support System (CDSS) for use in pre-hospital care.The thesis was guided by a theoretical framework for developing and evaluating a complex intervention. The four studies used different designs and methods. READ MORE