Search for dissertations about: "private clinics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the words private clinics.

  2. 1. Management of dental clinics by the use of informatics

    Author : Hans Sandberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Management; dental; informatics; computerized; prevention; health; prevention;

    Abstract : The main objective with this project has been to develop a tool for close to-the-clinic healthcare management, based upon ways of measuring which are interpretable both by professionals as well as by patients. This would be a tool that collects and compiles data related to the dental health situation, permitting an overview of a dental clinic, and thus facilitating the management of dental-health improvements. READ MORE

  4. 2. Economic burden of diabetes on patients and their families in Sudan

    Author : Hind Elrayah-Eliadarous; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Diabetes mellitus type 1; diabetes mellitus type 2; direct costs; metabolic control; low-income countries; Sudan;

    Abstract : Diabetes mellitus in Sudan is a growing health problem in all socio-economic classes. The natural history of the disease is associated with poor glycaemic control, a high prevalence of complications and a low quality of life. READ MORE

  5. 3. Encounters with power : health care seeking and medical encounters in tuberculosis care : experiences from Ujjain District, India

    Author : Grethe Fochsen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Medical encounters; health care seeking; power relations; gender; tuberculosis; DOTS; RNTCP; India;

    Abstract : Background: Tuberculosis (TB) has been declared a government priority in India and public TB care is delivered by the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Programme (RNTCP). Despite having achieved a significant increase in reported cure rates and coverage, the RNTCP is associated with access barriers and there is no indication that the incidence of TB is declining. READ MORE

  6. 4. Profession on the move : Changing conditions and gendered development in physiotherapy

    Author : Ann Öhman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : career; gender; division of labour; physiotherapy; health care; professional socialisation; professional development; gendered habitus; field; symbolic capital;

    Abstract : Physiotherapy in Sweden has developed from a practical, hands-on, assistant job predominantly taught at college level to a university-based academic discipline emphasising evidence-based practice and research. Women are in majority although an increasing number of men have entered the profession. READ MORE

  7. 5. Access to health care for febrile children in Uganda : symptom recognition, care seeking practices and provider choice

    Author : Elizeus Kabareebe Rutebemberwa; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Fever; malaria; pneumonia; community health worker; drug shop; child;

    Abstract : Background: Febrile illnesses including malaria and pneumonia are leading causes of death among children under five in Uganda. The survival of a sick child depends on access to prompt and appropriate care. READ MORE