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1. 16. Understanding the application of knowledge management to the safety critical facilities

   Författare :Elena Ilina; Håkan Sundquist; Yanko Yanev; KTH; []
   Nyckelord :NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Nuclear physics; Kärnfysik; Building engineering; Byggnadsteknik;

   Sammanfattning : Challenges to the operating nuclear power plants and transport infrastructures are outlined. It is concluded that most aggravating factors are related to knowledge. Thus, of necessity, effective knowledge management is required. LÄS MER

3. 17. Beyond “test and treat” : Malaria diagnosis for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan Africa

   Författare :Emily White Johansson; Stefan Peterson; S. Patrick Kachur; Uppsala universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Sammanfattning : This thesis examined malaria test use, adherence and integration into clinical practice for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan African countries and explored Access, Facility Readiness and Clinical Practice bottlenecks to achieve this program goal.Study I examined diagnostic testing rates and its determinants for pediatric fevers across 13 countries in 2009-2012 including Access bottlenecks. LÄS MER

4. 18. Diagnostic, prognostic and management aspects of different types of multiple sclerosis

   Författare :Petra Nilsson; Lund Neurologi; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; optic neuritis; multiple sclerosis; cerebrospinal fluid; magnetic resonance imaging; prognosis; cognition; diagnosis; primary progressive multiple sclerosis; tumefactive MS; craniectomy;

   Sammanfattning : Background: The aim in the thesis is to study diagnostic issues, clinical features, therapy, and prognosis in selected demyelinative disorders of the nervous system: optic neuritis (ON), primary progressive MS (PPMS), and tumefactive MS (a very rare acute demyelinating disorder). Methods: From an initial cohort of 110 patients with ON collected 19 to 31 years ago, a new follow-up survey was conducted in 50 patients who on a previous follow up had not developed MS. LÄS MER

5. 19. Evaluation of Physical exercise, Physiotherapy and Chiropractic in the Management of Back Pain

   Författare :Elisabeth Skargren; Gunnar Neméth; Linköpings universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Sammanfattning : The lack of evidence concerning the effectiveness of most existing interventions for back pain, has created room for the expansion of a variety of interventions and the need to evaluate these.The general aim of this thesis was to assess three interventions used for health promotion (exercise programme) and treatment (chiropractic and physiotherapy) of musculoskeletal pain, primarily back pain, and to identify potential predictors of long-term outcome in the treatment of back pain. LÄS MER

7. 20. Aspects of management of depression in primary care - use of a self-assessment instrument

   Författare :Carl Wikberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; depression; primary care; self-assessment rating scales; patient reported outcome measures;

   Sammanfattning : Aim: The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate effects of recurrent use of a self-assessment instrument in general practitioner (GP) consultations with the patient with depression in the primary care clinical context. Does the use of self-assessment instruments have an effect on depression course, as well as quality of life, well-being, anti-depressant medication use, sick leave, work ability, and health care use in a long-term perspective? Introduction: Depression is a common mental disorder and leading cause of disability and is among the most common reasons for sick leave. LÄS MER