Search for dissertations about: "pharmacoepidemiology thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words pharmacoepidemiology thesis.

  2. 1. The influence of gender and depression on drug utilization : Pharmacoepidemiological research in Sweden

    Author : Lena Thunander Sundbom; Göran Frenning; Kerstin Hedborg; Susanna Wallerstedt; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adherence; anxiety; depression; drug utilization; gender; pharmacoepidemiology; prescription drugs; self-report; Farmakoepidemiologi; Pharmacoepidemiology; Health-Promoting Work;

    Abstract : Background Drug use has increased over recent decades, and is especially great among women and among people with mental health problems. To take advantage of the full potential of drugs and to avoid drug-related problems, drug prescription needs to be correct and the drugs need to be taken according to the prescribed regimens. READ MORE

  4. 2. Epidemiological and Clinical Aspects of Hormonal Contraception and Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Women

    Author : Micaela Sundell; Jan Brynhildsen; Anna-Clara Spetz Holm; Mats Fredrikson; Mikael Hoffmann; Ian Milsom; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hormonal contraceptives; Obesity; Menopausal hormone therapy; Hormone replacement therapy; Pulmonary embolism; Premature menopause; Pharmacoepidemiology;

    Abstract : Background: The main indications for therapy with female sex hormones are contraception and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT). The aim of this thesis was to investigate the use of hormonal contraception and MHT in different populations of women in Sweden, 2000–2021. The use of contraception in women with obesity was studied. READ MORE

  5. 3. Real-Time Monitoring of Healthcare Interventions in Routine Care : Effectiveness and Safety of Newly Introduced Medicines

    Author : Thomas Cars; Johan Sundström; Björn Wettermark; Martin Neovius; Til Stürmer; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Electronic Health Records; Comparative Effectiveness Research; Comparative Safety Research; Sequential drug monitoring; propensity score; real-world data; infliximab; TNF-inhibitors; dronedarone; amiodarone; flecainide; Farmakoepidemiologi; Pharmacoepidemiology;

    Abstract : Before market authorization of new medicines, their efficacy and safety are evaluated using randomized controlled trials. While there is no doubt about the scientific value of randomized trials, they are usually conducted in selected populations with questionable generalizability to routine care. READ MORE

  6. 4. Adherence to lipid-lowering medications and cardiovascular disease prevention in type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Author : Sofia A. Karlsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; medication adherence; refill adherence; medication persistence; pharmacoepidemiology; lipid-lowering medications; type 2 diabetes mellitus; cardiovasular disease; all-cause mortality; cardiovascular mortality; guideline adherence;

    Abstract : Background and aims: Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of death among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Improved control of LDL cholesterol with lipid-lowering medications and patients’ adherence to such medications have been shown associate with lower risk of CV events and mortality among T2DM patients. READ MORE

  7. 5. The influence of gender and psychological distress on adherence to prescribed medication

    Author : Lena Thunander Sundbom; Kerstin Bingefors; Dag Isacson; Anne-Liis von Knorring; Marianne Carlsson; Carin Muhr; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; medication adherence; reasons; attitudes; gender; anxiety symptoms; depression symptoms; Farmakoepidemiologi; Pharmacoepidemiology;

    Abstract : Background: The lack of adherence to drug therapy is a major problem; it can contribute to significant deterioration of disease and increased health-care costs. Improving medication adherence is a big challenge; there is no simple solution to the problem. It is thus essential to improve our knowledge of non-adherence (NA) and its causes. READ MORE