Research in health economics published in Acta Ophthalmologica

11.10.2019 - Health and life science

Ivar, Ragnhild and Erik at Oslo Economics have published a research paper on intravitreal therapy for retinal diseases in Norway. The research is joint work with ophthalmologists Øystein Kalsnes Jørstad and Morten Carstens Moe from Oslo University hospital. The paper is published in Acta Ophthalmologica.

The paper shows that the number of intravitreal injections in Norway has doubled from 2011 to 2015, with varying utilization across Norway’s 19 counties. The work is sponsored by Bayer.

The paper can be downloaded free of charge here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/aos.14262

Stroke management in atrial fibrillation patients with rheumatoid arthritis

In collaboration with REMEDY-Centre for Treatment of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases at Diakonhjemmet hospital, we have published an article investigating stroke management in atrial fibrillation patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The investigation relies on Norwegian registry data from hospitals and pharmacies.

Evaluation of measures in primary healthcare services

On behalf of the Norwegian Directorate of Health, Oslo Economics and the University of Oslo, in collaboration with several subject matter experts, are conducting a follow-up evaluation of measures in primary healthcare services. This year’s evaluation shows that the situation for general practitioners appears to have improved, while there are still significant challenges related to the population’s access to general medical services.

Research in health economics published in Acta Ophthalmologica

Stroke management in atrial fibrillation patients with rheumatoid arthritis

International experiences with primary health care teams

Evaluation of measures in primary healthcare services

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