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The slow global response to the Ebola crisis in west Africa suggests that important gaps exist in donor financing for key global functions, such as support for health research and development for diseases of poverty and strengthening of outbreak preparedness. In this Health Policy, we use the International Development Statistics databases to quantify donor support for such functions. We classify d
The assignment of temporary assistant for a student in receipt of a decision for learning support is arranged on a week-by-week basis, from Monday to Sunday. Each week is a separate assignment period and an agreement is signed for each weekly assignment. The fee is SEK 500 per week.The assignment covers support to the student and the student whose current need for support is discussed in consultat
https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/form/agreement-weekly-assignments-assistant - 2026-07-01
Background: Targeted surveillance of at-risk individuals in families with increased risk of hereditary cancer is an effective prevention strategy if relatives are identified, informed and enrolled in screening programs. Despite the potential benefits, many eligible at-risk relatives remain uninformed of their cancer risk. This study describes the general public's opinion on disclosure of hereditar
Background: Mental illness is a significant public health issue among young adults in Sweden, who are also spending less time in nature despite its proven positive health effects. However, there is limited research on young adults’ relationship with forest visits from a mental health perspective. Aim and Research questions: This study aimed to explore young adults' experiences and perceptions
Patient safety is a key component in healthcare, in particular within the widespread use of medical technology. A proactive approach to patient safety in medical technology is essential for fulfilling the healthcare system’s duty to protect patients from harm. At the department Digitalisering IT och MT at Region Skåne, all proactive patient safety efforts are currently handled manually. The aim of
Artificiell intelligens (AI) har potentialen att revolutionera hälso- och sjukvår-den genom att möjliggöra tidigare och mer precisa diagnoser, individanpas-sade behandlingar och effektivare resursanvändning. Samtidigt medför AI-teknikens intåg komplexa juridiska och etiska utmaningar som måste hanteras på ett ansvarsfullt och genomtänkt sätt. Detta examensarbete analyserar dessa utmaningar, med foArtificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by ena-bling earlier and more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatments and more efficient use of resources. At the same time, the advent of AI technology brings with it complex legal and ethical challenges that need to be addressed in a responsible and thoughtful manner. This thesis analyzes these challenges, focusing on
Objectives: Within the first phase of developing classification criteria for Early-stage Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis, among individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA) we explored: 1) symptoms within the first year of noticing their knee(s); 2) features that indicated OA was the cause; and 3) timing and reasons that initially prompted seeking healthcare. Design: We conducted a cross-sectional on
Background and purpose: The Measure of Case-Discussion Complexity (MeDiC) tool was created to gauge case complexity at multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTM) for case selection and prioritization. We aimed to assess applicability and association with MeDiC score and non-compliance with national guide-line-recommendations for MDTM referral in a bladder cancer setting. Material and methods: A modifi
BACKGROUND: Almost all (17/20) Swedish counties have pharmaceutical committees that establish recommendations for the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in oral healthcare.Objective To evaluate the evidence for the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in oral healthcare and the agreement between Swedish recommendations and evidence. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted a systematic literature search in PubMed a
In this study, we analyzed healthcare provision and health expenditure across six Mediterranean countries that adopt the National Health System (Beveridge model) and that form part of the European Union (EU) with the main aim being that of analyzing and comparing out-of-pocket health spending in countries with a European Mediterranean connection. To this end, we considered various economic indicat
Background: Heart failure is a disease with high morbidity, mortality, and physical and psychological burden. More knowledge about the care provided for patients with heart failure close to death is needed. Objective: The aim was to describe key aspects of palliative care during the last week of life in patients with heart failure, as reported by healthcare professionals. Design: This is a nationa
Scand J Caring Sci; 2009 Utilization of medical healthcare among people receiving long-term care at home or in special accommodation Aim: To investigate the utilization of medical healthcare, hospital care and outpatient care, during a 1-year period in relation to informal care, multimorbidity, functional status and health complaints and to long-term care at home or in special accommodation among
As the fusion of the Internet of Things (IoT) and blockchain technology advances, it is increasingly shaping diverse fields. The potential of this convergence to fortify security, enhance privacy, and streamline operations has ignited considerable academic interest, resulting in an impressive body of literature. However, there is a noticeable scarcity of studies employing Latent Dirichlet Allocati
Social sustainability is the much emphasized organizational phenomenon in Western lit-erature; however, in emerging economies, its importance has only been realized in the recent past. Social sustainability is the amiability of the relationship between employees and the organizations on a relatively permanent basis. Social sustainability is the key determinant of organizational sus-tainability and
Background: Patients’ adherence to antibiotic treatment and related prevention of AMR is significant. Understanding healthcare professionals’ strategies for advising and educating patients in primary care settings is crucial.Aim: From the perspectives of professionals and patients, to explore how physicians, pharmacists, and nurses educate patients about antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance
Objective: Medical device industry payments to healthcare organisations (HCOs) can create conflicts of interest which can undermine patient care. One way of addressing this concern is by enhancing transparency of industry financial support to HCOs. MedTech Europe, a medical device trade body, operate a system of disclosure of education payments to European HCOs. This study aimed to characterise pa
Objective: People with current or previous drug use (PCPDU) often lack long-term healthcare contacts in primary healthcare (PHC). While international research has shown negative attitudes toward PCPDU in healthcare, PHC professionals’ attitudes toward PCPDU have not been assessed in Sweden. The aim of this study was to investigate PHC professionals’ attitudes to PCPDU, and to compare attitudes tow
1 Developing a Nordic model for harm reduction: Sustainable health and social care for older adults with substance use problems (NORDHARM) 1 Background and objectives Growing numbers of older adults, aged 65 and over, are leading active lives, prompting sayings like ‘70 is the new 50’. Despite the positive outlook, it is important to acknowledge that many among them have complex and unmet needs, l
https://www.soch.lu.se/sites/soch.lu.se/files/2025-06/Research%20plan%20NORDHARM.pdf - 2026-07-03
