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Digital healthcare places high demands on both patients and staff
1177 Direkt is a digital platform used in several Swedish regions to offer healthcare advice via a chat function. A new study, in which Jönköping University (JU) has participated, shows that patients’ experiences of t...
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Digital tool makes radiotherapy more understandable for women with breast cancer
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a major life transition - both emotionally and practically. During this time, patients need to absorb extensive information and prepare for treatment, which can be difficult when ...
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Negative emotions an asset for entrepreneurs
Negative emotions such as frustration, anxiety and disappointment do not have to be an obstacle for entrepreneurs – they can actually become a driving force. This is shown in a new doctoral thesis from Jönköping Inter...
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Sweden's alcohol policy – when state control weakens
Sweden's alcohol policy has long been regarded as an expression of a strong welfare state with strict rules to protect public health. But a new study from Jönköping University shows that this image does not fully hold...
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Patient perspective drives improvement
The different perspectives of patients, professionals, organization and knowledge-based practice interact in the development of healthcare. This is shown by research from Sofia Persson, who defended her PhD at the Sch...
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JU researchers modernise environmental assessment process
Sweden faces a crucial challenge: enabling rapid and sustainable development of critical infrastructure without compromising environmental protection. The process of environmental assessment is central to this work – ...