Search for dissertations about: "symptom management"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 131 swedish dissertations containing the words symptom management.

2. 26. Primary immunodeficiency in southern Sweden. Strategies for diagnosis and clinical management

   Author : Nicholas Brodszki; Lund Pediatrik; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Immune system; Lymphocytes; T-cell; B-cell; Antibodies; Complement system; Epidemiological study; Primary immunodeficiency; Severe combined immunodeficiency; Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this PhD project was to gain insight into the incidence of primary immunodeficiency (PID) in southern Sweden and to optimize diagnostic and treatment measures for these patients. We estimated the occurrence rate of PID in the pediatric population of southern Sweden during a period of 4 years and described the demographic, clinical and immunological characteristics of the identified cases. READ MORE

4. 27. Case management of childhood fevers in the community : exploring malaria and pneumonia care in Uganda

   Author : Karin Källander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : ARI; pneumonia; Malaria; Health system; Community health worker; Uganda; Home management;

   Abstract : Background: Acute respiratory infections (ARI), especially pneumonia, are leading causes of death in children under-five. Symptoms often overlap with those of malaria. READ MORE

5. 28. Management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart disease in primary health care : Guidelines, patients and comorbidity

   Author : Maaike Giezeman; Kersti Theander; Mikael Hasselgren; Josefin Sundh; Jörgen Thorn; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; COPD; chronic heart failure; heart disease; patient outcomes; exercise self-efficacy; comorbidity; primary health care; cohort study;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this compilation thesis was to explore different aspects of the management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and heart disease in primary health care: guideline adherence in chronic heart failure (CHF) management (I); comparing patients with COPD and heart failure, and factors associated with the pa-tients’ exercise self-efficacy (II); and the influence of comorbid heart disease in COPD over time (III–IV).Materials and methods: Cross-sectional data from primary health care: 155 patients with heart failure (I) and 150 with COPD and/or heart failure (II). READ MORE

6. 29. On Supply Chain Incentive Alignment: Insights from a cash supply chain and a trucking service supply chain

   Author : Johan Lundin; Teknisk logistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Supply chain management; Incentive alignment; Cash supply chain; Trucking service supply chain; Mixed methods research;

   Abstract : This dissertation presents a framework for describing, a process for identifying, and a model for evaluating misalignments in the supply chain when varying elements such as structure, processes, and management components. The developed approach makes it possible to address and improve the alignment of supply chain structures, processes, and management components. READ MORE

7. 30. Structured management, Symptoms, Health-related Quality of Life and Alcohol in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

   Author : Neshro Barmano; Håkan Walfridsson; Ulla Walfridsson; Jan-Erik Karlsson; Emmanouil Charitakis; Fredrik Nyström; Mårten Rosenqvist; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting at least 2.9 % of the Swedish population. Although AF is associated with increased risk of ischaemic stroke, there have been many reports on the underuse of oral anticoagulants (OAC) and non-adherence to guidelines in other areas as well. READ MORE