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Drug prescribing quality for older patients. Explicit indicators and multidisciplinary medication reviews. Explicit indicators and multidisciplinary medication reviews
(Doctoral thesis, 2012)This thesis is based on three published papers that illuminate different aspects of prescribing quality and drug use in older patients who receive home nursing services or live in nursing homes. Persons older than 65 years ... -
An epidemiologic study of diabetes-related foot ulcers. Issues related to prevention and mortality based on the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT 2)
(Doctoral thesis, 2010)The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing dramatically and type 1 diabetes moderately both in Norway and globally. As a result, long-term diabetes-related complications are also likely to increase. One long-term ... -
Fall prediction and a high-intensity functional exercise programme to improve physical functions and to prevent falls among older people living in residential care facilities
(Doctoral thesis, 2006)Impairments in balance, mobility, and lower-limb strength are common in the growing population of older people and can lead to dramatic consequences for the individual, such as dependency in activities of daily living, ... -
Falls and dizziness in frail older people. Predictors, experiences and the effects of a case management intervention
(Doctoral thesis, 2014)Falling in old age may have a large impact on daily life. Falls can lead to injuries, reduced mobility and reduced quality of life. The risk of falls increases with age and frailty level. Dizziness is a strong risk factor ... -
Implementation of Multidose Drug Dispensing in a Home Care Setting: Changes in Safety of Medicines Management
(Doctoral thesis, 2014)Multidose dispensed drugs are drugs machine-packed into dose unit bags for each time of administration. Trondheim municipality decided in 2005 to implement Multidose Drug Dispensing (MDD) in home care services. At that ... -
Potentially inappropriate drug use and hip fractures among older people. Pharmacoepidemiological studies
(Doctoral thesis, 2015)De siste tiårene har det vært en betydelig økning i legemiddelbruk, spesielt blant eldre. Bruk av legemidler er nyttig i mange sammenhenger, men også forbundet med potensielt skadelige effekter. Eldre er spesielt utsatt, ...