Search for dissertations about: "prescribing habits"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words prescribing habits.

  2. 1. On the clinical use of digitalis : with reference to its prescription, maintenance therapy, intoxication and the patient's knowledge

    Author : Kurt Boman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Digitalis; prescribing habits; dosages; defined daily doses; geriatric patients; maintenance therapy; withdrawal; intoxication; serum digitalis concentration; patient s knowledge;

    Abstract : Digitalis in one of the most frequently prescribed drugs, especially to elderly people. The prescription of cardiac glucosides (1978) was studied by using statistics from Apoteksbolaget (the National Corpora­tion of Swedish Pharmacies). READ MORE

  4. 2. Evaluation of intervention programmes for hypercholesterolaemia, excessive drinking and physicians' prescribing in primary care

    Author : Ylva Tomson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Primary health care; health behavior; health care costs; drug utilization; prevention; risk factors; ethnic groups; drug costs; hypercholesterolaemia; alcohol drinking; asthma;

    Abstract : Interventions against riskful lifestyles and information to promote rational use of drugs are important in health care. The aim of this thesis is to assess the effectiveness of such interventions, looking at both costs and effects. READ MORE

  5. 3. Statistics on local drug sales: A tool to identify problem areas and to follow effects of education on drug use

    Author : Anders Ekedahl; Kardiovaskulär forskning - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; unused drugs; Pharmacological sciences; toxikologi; farmaci; farmakognosi; Farmakologi; toxicology; pharmacognosy; pharmacy; producer independent information; drug sales statistics;

    Abstract : Aims: 1) To assess if drug sales data indicate differences in morbidity, mortality, socio-economic conditions and deviating prescribing habits among physicians; 2) to identify areas for educational interventions and to analyse changes in prescribing after educational activities. In addition, an effort was made to estimate differences between pharmacy sales and purchases by the population, and the amount and value of unused drugs returned to pharmacies. READ MORE

  6. 4. Drug-related problems in the elderly - Interventions to improve the quality of pharmacotherapy

    Author : Patrik Midlöv; Allmänmedicin och samhällsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; medicinsk utbildning; medical training; Allmän medicinsk utövning; elderly; General practice; transfer of information; educational outreach visits; medication errors; drug-related problems;

    Abstract : Introduction: Elderly people, in particular those residing in nursing homes, often use many drugs. In general elderly patients are at greater risk of experiencing drug-related problems (DRP), as they have multiple diseases, are using many drugs and have changed physiological status. READ MORE

  7. 5. Emergency contraception among young people in Uganda : user and provider perspectives

    Author : Josaphat K Byamugisha; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Emergency contraception; young people; acceptability; utilization; health care workers; Uganda;

    Abstract : Background: The maternal mortality ratio for Uganda is 435/100,000 live births. Between 12-30 percent of the maternal deaths are due to induced abortions. According to the 2007 Uganda demographic and health survey (UDHS), the contraceptive prevalence rate was 24 percent and only 18 percent used modern contraceptives. READ MORE