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- Brandström, Per, 1959, et al.
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The Swedish Reflux Trial in Children: I. Study Design and Study Population Characteristics
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Ingår i: Journal of Urology. - : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). - 0022-5347 .- 1527-3792. ; 184:1, s. 274-279
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: We compared the rates of febrile urinary tract infection, kidney damage and reflux resolution in children with vesicoureteral reflux treated in 3 ways, including antibiotic prophylaxis, endoscopic therapy and surveillance with antibiotics only for symptomatic urinary tract infection. Materials and Methods: Children 1 to younger than 2 years with grade reflux were recruited into this prospective, open, randomized, controlled, multi-center study and followed for 2 years after randomization. The main study end points were recurrent febrile urinary tract infection, renal status on dimercaptosuccinic acid scintigraphy and reflux status. Outcomes were analyzed by the intent to treat principle. Results: During a 6-year period 128 girls and 75 boys entered the study. In 96% of cases reflux was detected after urinary tract infection. The randomization procedure was successful and resulted in 3 groups matched for relevant factors. Recruitment was slower than anticipated but after patients were entered adherence to the protocol was good. Of the children 93% were followed for the intended 2 years without a treatment arm change. All except 2 patients completed 2-year followup scintigraphy. Conclusions: Recruitment was difficult but a substantial number of children were entered and randomly assigned to 3 groups with similar basic characteristics. Good adherence to the protocol made it possible to address the central study questions.
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- Jäderlund Hagstedt, Lovisa, et al.
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Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on use of Video consultations in a Swedish Primary care setting
- 2022
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 18th Scandinavian Conference on Health Informatics. - : Linköping University Electronic Press. - 9789179293444 ; , s. 212-213
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The objective is to describe how the uptake of online video consultations was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, using data from a Swedish primary care setting. There seem to be a relationship between the use of video consultations and spread of Covid-19, especially in 2020 when the use varied more with the contagion waves. In 2021 the use was more consistent over time. In summary, the Covid-19 pandemic had a direct impact on the adoption of video consultations in our primary care setting, yet after the initial high use, it appears to have stabilized on a lower level.
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- Paulsson, Tobiaz, et al.
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Exploring Mothers' Perspectives on Socially Assistive Robots in Peripartum Depression Screening
- 2023
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Ingår i: HRI '23. - New York, NY, USA : Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). - 9781450399708 ; , s. 486-490
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Peripartum Depression (PPD) affects 8-15 percent of new mothers in Sweden every year; a majority of PPD cases go undetected, and only a small percentage receives adequate care. Social Assistive Robots (SARs) bring great potential for healthcare applications. Using SARs in healthcare tasks, for example PPD Screening, could reduce healthcare professionals' strain, by supporting them, without replacing them, in key roles. However, studies that investigate the possibility to utilize SARs in PPD screening are scarce. In this paper, we present an interview study with ten mothers with prior experience of PPD in relation to their pregnancy. The contributions from this work are twofold. First, we elicited participants' opinions and attitudes towards utilizing SARs in PPD screening. Second, we explored participants' expressed needs in PPD screening. From the participants' statements, we discovered potential scenarios which could address future patients' needs. These insights could be used as a foundation for the development of SARs in PPD screening and other mental healthcare applications, thus helping address PPD in women.
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- Scandurra, Isabella, 1973-, et al.
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Is Access to eHealth Records Important for Patients? : Opinions of Healthcare Personnel
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Ingår i: MedInfo 2015. - Amsterdam, Netherlands : IOS Press. - 9781614995647 - 9781614995630 ; , s. 908-908
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Sweden has had significant progress with the the introduction of electronic health records. A pilot county deployed in an eHealth service in 2012, giving access to health records for all of its patients. This eHealth service is, however, a controversial issue. Two surveys were conducted to discover whether healthcare professionals' opinions differ between professionals, and between staff who have had experience with patients using eHealth records and those, to date, who have had none. Experienced nurses found this eHealth service more important for the patients compared to unexperienced nurses outside the pilot county, as well as both semi-experienced physicians.
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- Coumoundouros, Chelsea, et al.
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Sources of support and views of e-mental health among caregivers of adults with kidney conditions
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Caregivers of adults with kidney conditions often experience mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. E-mental health interventions may help improve access to mental health support. To inform intervention development, this study aimed to explore caregivers’ experiences of receiving support and views of e-mental health interventions. Methods: Semi-structured interviews are being conducted with adults providing unpaid care to an adult with a kidney condition in the United Kingdom. Interviews explore topics such as experiences of receiving support, barriers and facilitators to accessing support, and views on the design and implementation of e-mental health interventions. Interviews are being analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.Expected results: Preliminary findings highlight that caregivers’ situations are complex, challenging, and unpredictable. Informal sources of support (i.e., family, friends and community/social media groups) provide valued support. Support from healthcare professionals is minimal and varied across kidney care units. Limited time and competing responsibilities are major barriers to accessing support, and the flexibility of e-mental health interventions can facilitate access. Incorporating practical tools and activities caregivers could apply to their daily lives are important design considerations. Current stage of work: Nine interviews have been conducted, transcribed, and are being analysed. Recruitment and analysis are ongoing. Discussion: By understanding caregivers’ caring contexts, we can enhance our knowledge of caregivers’ needs, and identify factors to consider during intervention development to design e-mental health interventions tailored to caregivers’ needs and inform future implementation planning. Careful consideration of caregivers’ needs may also increase the acceptability and relevancy of the intervention.
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