Browsing Fakultet for helsevitenskap (HV) by Subject "Noncommunicable diseases"
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The effectiveness of smartphone apps for lifestyle improvement in noncommunicable diseases: Systematic review and meta-analyses
(Journal of Medical Internet Research;Vol 20, No 5 (2018): May, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-31)Background: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) account for 70% of all deaths in a year globally. The four main NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, cancers, chronic pulmonary diseases, and diabetes mellitus. Fifty percent of ... -
Working with patients suffering from chronic diseases can be a balancing act for health care professionals - a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies
(BMC Health Services Research;20, Article number: 98 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-12-10)Background: The number of patients with long-term chronic diseases is increasing. These patients place a strain on health care systems and health care professionals (HCPs). Presently, we aimed to systematically review the ...