Search Articles

View query in Help articles search

Search Results (1 to 10 of 15 Results)

Download search results: CSV END BibTex RIS


Accessibility of eHealth Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among People With and People Without Impairment: Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey

Accessibility of eHealth Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among People With and People Without Impairment: Repeated Cross-Sectional Survey

This study aimed to investigate self-reported use and difficulty in the use of e Health before the COVID-19 pandemic compared to during late social distancing restrictions in Sweden among people with and without impairment, as well as between different types of impairment.

Linda Pettersson, Stefan Johansson, Ingrid Demmelmaier, Lena von Koch, Jan Gulliksen, Per-Olof Hedvall, Karl Gummesson, Catharina Gustavsson

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2025;11:e64707

Introducing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Gambling Disorder in Routine Addiction Care: Comparative Cohort Study

Introducing and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Online Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Gambling Disorder in Routine Addiction Care: Comparative Cohort Study

Previous-year population prevalence of problem gambling varies between 0.3% and 5.3% across countries [1] and in Sweden has been estimated to 2.1% [2]. Negative consequences related to problem gambling may occur in important life domains such as finances, relationships, or health, including a high rate of suicide ideation and attempts [3-5]. Problem gambling is a broad public health-based term, generally associated with poor mental and physical well-being.

Olof Molander, Anne H Berman, Miriam Jakobson, Mikael Gajecki, Hanna Hällström, Jonas Ramnerö, Johan Bjureberg, Per Carlbring, Philip Lindner

J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e54754

Effectiveness and Acceptability of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy for Gaming Disorder: Protocol for a Nonrandomized Intervention Study of a Novel Psychological Treatment

Effectiveness and Acceptability of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Therapy for Gaming Disorder: Protocol for a Nonrandomized Intervention Study of a Novel Psychological Treatment

Playing video games is a common leisure activity, with 68% of those aged 13-16 years and 55% of those aged 17-18 years in Sweden reporting that they play regularly [1]. Among adults, 49% of men and 37% of women have played video games in the past 12 months, of whom 13% played daily [2]. While video gaming is a source of enjoyment for many, some individuals develop problems related to their gaming that negatively impact their well-being and everyday functioning.

Per Bore, Sara Nilsson, Mitchell Andersson, Kajsa Oehm, Joel Attvall, Anders Håkansson, Emma Claesdotter-Knutsson

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e56315

Antibiotic Prescribing by Digital Health Care Providers as Compared to Traditional Primary Health Care Providers: Cohort Study Using Register Data

Antibiotic Prescribing by Digital Health Care Providers as Compared to Traditional Primary Health Care Providers: Cohort Study Using Register Data

The Strategy Group for Rational Antibiotic Use and Reduced Antibiotic Resistance (Strama) aims to counteract antibiotic resistance in Sweden by providing recommendations for the treatment of common infections [9] and has accordingly suggested quality indicators for internet-PHC prescribing for common infection diagnoses [9].

Andy Wallman, Kurt Svärdsudd, Kent Bobits, Thorne Wallman

J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e55228

Updated Surveillance Metrics and History of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2023) in Europe: Longitudinal Trend Analysis

Updated Surveillance Metrics and History of the COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-2023) in Europe: Longitudinal Trend Analysis

World Bank’s definition of Europe, which is based on economic development and geographical proximity, encompassing Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Alexander L Lundberg, Scott A Wu, Alan G Soetikno, Claudia Hawkins, Robert L Murphy, Robert J Havey, Egon A Ozer, Charles B Moss, Sarah B Welch, Maryann Mason, Yingxuan Liu, Lori A Post

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024;10:e53551

Machine Learning Model for Readmission Prediction of Patients With Heart Failure Based on Electronic Health Records: Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study for Impact Assessment

Machine Learning Model for Readmission Prediction of Patients With Heart Failure Based on Electronic Health Records: Protocol for a Quasi-Experimental Study for Impact Assessment

This study will be conducted within the health care settings of 1 region in Southern Sweden. The 2 groups will be presented with patient scenarios using purposeful sampling [9] on which they are to make decisions on subsequent care plans and treatment strategies. An HF patient’s referral to the hospital can occur through the emergency department, primary care, or home care services.

Monika Nair, Lina E Lundgren, Amira Soliman, Petra Dryselius, Ebba Fogelberg, Marcus Petersson, Omar Hamed, Miltiadis Triantafyllou, Jens Nygren

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e52744

Obstacles to Evidence-Based Procurement, Implementation, and Evaluation of Health and Welfare Technologies in Swedish Municipalities: Mixed Methods Study

Obstacles to Evidence-Based Procurement, Implementation, and Evaluation of Health and Welfare Technologies in Swedish Municipalities: Mixed Methods Study

Municipalities in Sweden have nonetheless faced significant challenges when attempting to implement HWT, including a lack of structured implementation processes and uniform models for systematic evaluation and follow-up of municipal care [9]. To address some of these HWT-related challenges, the Swedish Association of Local and Regional Authorities (SALAR), a member organization for municipalities and regions, established a group of 10 “model” municipalities in 2020 regarding HWT implementation [10].

Therese Norgren, Matt X Richardson, Sarah Wamala-Andersson

JMIR Form Res 2023;7:e45626

Handling Public Well-being During the COVID-19 Crisis: Empirical Study With Representatives From Municipalities in Sweden

Handling Public Well-being During the COVID-19 Crisis: Empirical Study With Representatives From Municipalities in Sweden

Sweden deployed the least stringent response for the COVID-19 pandemic, and the strategy was mild and advisory in nature, putting trust in individuals to take responsibility [4,5]. The contextual influence of this response is that Sweden is considered to have a loose culture (individual responsibility) and decentralized regime (authorities sharing power).

Ala Sarah Alaqra, Akhona C Khumalo

JMIR Form Res 2023;7:e40669

Digitalization of Health Care: Findings From Key Informant Interviews in Sweden on Technical, Regulatory, and Patient Safety Aspects

Digitalization of Health Care: Findings From Key Informant Interviews in Sweden on Technical, Regulatory, and Patient Safety Aspects

The technical conditions for health care digitalization in Sweden are favorable. Broadband is generally available; most people have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone; and the level of acceptability of using such tools is high. The existence of a national digital system for secure identification was also noted. However, challenges and concerns were also noted, including variation in access and ability to navigate digital tools across population groups.

Björn Ekman, Hans Thulesius, Jens Wilkens, Eva Arvidsson

J Med Internet Res 2022;24(9):e38746

Six-Month Outcomes from the NEXit Junior Trial of a Text Messaging Smoking Cessation Intervention for High School Students: Randomized Controlled Trial With Bayesian Analysis

Six-Month Outcomes from the NEXit Junior Trial of a Text Messaging Smoking Cessation Intervention for High School Students: Randomized Controlled Trial With Bayesian Analysis

A steady decline in smoking prevalence has been observed in Sweden over the past decade, with the most recent data indicating that 7% of the general population were daily smokers in 2018 [1]. Although this decline is promising, the prevalence of daily smoking among individuals aged 16 to 29 years was 5% in 2018, and this rate increased to 16% when including occasional smokers.

Marcus Bendtsen, Preben Bendtsen, Ulrika Müssener

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021;9(10):e29913