Sökning: "Healthcare consumption"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 69 avhandlingar innehållade orden Healthcare consumption.
1. eHealth literacy and internet use for health information : a study in Swedish primary healthcare
Sammanfattning : Background: Primary healthcare (PHC) is facing significant challenges in Sweden and around the world. One way to address such challenges is through health-related Internet information (HRII) and other eHealth services, which are resources for high-quality, accessible and cost-effective care. LÄS MER
2. Physical activity on prescription with access to counsellor support implemented in routine care : Healthcare and patient perspectives
Sammanfattning : Background: The Swedish PAP (physical activity on prescription) programme FaR®, introduced in 2001, has been adopted by all Swedish regions, which are responsible for provision of healthcare in Sweden. Several studies have shown positive outcomes of the Swedish PAP on patients’ physical activity and other health-related outcomes. LÄS MER
3. Health economic aspects of stroke: stroke prevention and effects on spouses' healthcare consumption and income
Sammanfattning : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate two health economic aspects of stroke: (i) the clinical and cost-effectiveness of stroke prevention with left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) among persons with atrial fibrillation (AF) and contraindication to OAC, (ii) the long-term consequences of stroke on spouses' healthcare utilisation and financial situation and its potential impact in health economic evaluations. The long-term clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of LAAO among persons with AF and contraindications to OAC were estimated using a systematic review, meta-analysis, and a decision-analytic model. LÄS MER
4. Self-harm among adolescents : correlates, treatment, and healthcare consumption
Sammanfattning : Background: Self-harm is common in adolescence and young adulthood, and it is associated with adverse outcomes, such as general psychopathology and suicide. We need a better understanding of self-harm and its correlates such as perceived invalidation/validation, emotional awareness, and sexual- and gender minority (SGM)-status to inform interventions. LÄS MER
5. Bariatric Surgery : Outcomes after Gastric Bypass and Duodenal Switch
Sammanfattning : Obesity is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. A BMI >40 kg/m2 shortens life expectancy by about 10 years. The obesity related comorbidities diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and sleep apnea contributes to the increased risk of cardiovascular events. There is also an increased risk of some forms of cancer (e. LÄS MER