Search for dissertations about: "referrals"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 61 swedish dissertations containing the word referrals.

  2. 16. Study of conditional cash transfer programme Janani Suraksha Yojana for promotion of institutional births : Studies from selected provinces of India

    Author : Bharat Randive; Lars Lindholm; Ayesha De Costa; Kyllike Christensson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Maternal health; Condititonal cash transfer; Inequality; Referral; India; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : Background: To accelerate the coverage of skilled birth attendance, in 2005, the Indian government initiated a conditional cash transfer (CCT) programme, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) that provides cash to women upon delivering in health facilities. The attempt to increase the utilization of facilities through the JSY, given the health system’s fragile state, has raised concerns about the programme’s success at achieving its intended goal of reducing maternal mortality ratio (MMR). READ MORE

  4. 17. Mitral Valve Surgery: Effects on Cardiac Reverse Remodeling, Hemodynamics, and Clinical Outcome

    Author : Snejana Hyllen; Thoraxkirurgi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cardiac function; mitral regurgitation; myocardial remodeling; mitral valve repair;

    Abstract : Normalization of life expectancy after mitral valve surgery is highly dependent on early diagnosis and referral for surgical treatment. Among cases treated surgically, the majority (60–70%) have a degenerative etiology, which is also easiest to repair. READ MORE

  5. 18. Mobile teleconsultations in acute burn care : acceptance and user-experience among emergency care providers in resource-poor settings

    Author : Anders Klingberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Burn injuries are a global health problem with severe consequences for those affected and nearly 95% of all burns occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While minor burns can be treated locally such as at the emergency department, severe burns need transfer to a specialist burns centre. READ MORE

  6. 19. Aspects on heart failure and drug treatment in geriatric patients

    Author : Marianne Reimers Wessberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Patients with chronic heart failure (HF) are very common in geriatric care, but the prevalence of different types of HF and comorbidities, as well as the nature of investigations, treatment, planning and outcome in this patient group are less well known. The overall aim of this thesis was to assess central aspects of geriatric care such as strategies for drug changes and in particular, investigations and treatment strategies for geriatric patients with HF prior to and during geriatric care. READ MORE

  7. 20. Targeted therapy and outcome in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

    Author : Sandra Eketorp Sylvan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Despite major advances, chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is still considered incurable. Fludarabine refractory patients and those with TP53disruptions have a particularly poor prognosis. Alemtuzumab is an established treatment option for these patients. However, its use is complicated by immunosuppressive side effects. READ MORE