Tora Hammar
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department of Medicine and Optometry
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
PhD in Biomedical Sciences. Since June 2009 I'm working at the eHealth institute with research within the field of eHealth and medication management.
My research groups
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E-health – Improved Data to and from Patients The research in the e-health area within Linnaeus University Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and Applications (DISA) will result in novel ways for…
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eHealth Institute Linnaeus University researches, evaluates, educates and collaborates with the surrounding society within e-health. Read more about our program and courses, ongoing research projects…
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Linnaeus University Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and Applications The DISA research centre at Linnaeus University focuses its efforts on open questions in collection, analysis and utilization of…
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The ReAction group – Resilient healthcare and patient activation Our research aims to improve resilient healthcare to provide safe care characterised by continuity and equality through patient’s chain…
My ongoing research projects
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Project: Experiences of digital patient history recording The scientific purpose of this project is to investigate in what way the introduction of digital anamnesis and e-triage affect the quality of…
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Project: Prediction of medication risks and drug-related problems Medication related problems is a major problem for society, especially with an ageing population and increasing use of medicines. This…
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Seed project: Using Natural Language Models for Extracting Drug-Related Problems (NLMED) The overall goal of the research in this seed project within the Linnaeus University Center for Data Intensive…
My completed research projects
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Project: Appropriate use of medicines among the elderly in Småland The overall aim with the project ”Appropriate use of medicines among the elderly in Småland” is to improve use of medicines among the…
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Project: Digital model to support medicine adherence to the public The purpose of this project is to investigate how we can improve drug use through knowledge support and strengthened patient…
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Project: eHealth Arena eHealth Arena is a combined eHealth arena for industry, health and social care, academia and the public. The Arena is a long-term investment initiated by Kalmar County Council,…
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Seed project: Data intensive analysis for identification and prediction of risk medications The main objective for this seed project within Linnaeus University Centre for Data Intensive Sciences and…
Publications
Article in journal (Refereed)
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Hammar, T., Mzil, L., Eiermann, B. (2023). Discrepancies in patients' medication lists from pharmacies in Sweden : an interview study before the implementation of the Swedish National Medication List. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 45. 88-96.
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Bergman, F., Hammar, T. (2023). Healthcare professionals' perceptions of a web-based application for using the new National Medication List in Sweden. Digital Health. 9.
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Abdulkadir, S.A., Wettermark, B., Hammar, T. (2023). Potential Drug-Related Problems in Pediatric Patients-Describing the Use of a Clinical Decision Support System at Pharmacies in Sweden. Pharmacy. 11 (1).
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Eriksson, P., Hammar, T., Lagrosen, S., Nilsson, E. (2022). Digital consultation in primary healthcare : the effects on access, efficiency and patient safety based on provider experience; a qualitative study. Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care. 40 (4). 498-506.
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Rahman Jabin, M.S., Hammar, T. (2022). Issues with the Swedish e-prescribing system – An analysis of health information technology-related incident reports using an existing classification system. Digital Health. 8.
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Justad, H., Askfors, Y., Shemeikka, T., Andersson, M., Hammar, T. (2021). Patients’ Use and Perceptions of a Drug-Drug Interaction Database : A Survey of Janusmed Interactions. Pharmacy. 9 (1). 1-13.
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Qvarfordt, M., Throfast, V., Petersson, G., Hammar, T., Hellström, L. (2021). Web-based education of the elderly improves drug utilization literacy : a randomized controlled trial. Health Informatics Journal. 27 (1). 1-15.
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Iqbal, S., Jokela, P., Hammar, T., Nilsson, A. (2021). Sustainable Healthcare Systems : A holistic perspective on the use and impact of medication management robots in home healthcare. Scandinavian Journal of Information Systems. 33 (2). 181-214.
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Hoffmann, M., Vander Stichele, R., Bates, D.W., Björklund, J., Alexander, S., et al. (2020). Guiding principles for the use of knowledge bases and real-world data in clinical decision support systems : report by an international expert workshop at Karolinska Institutet. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology. 13 (9). 925-934.
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Hammar, T., Hellström, L., Ericson, L. (2020). The use of a decision support system in Swedish pharmacies to identify potential drug-related problems : effects of a national intervention focused on reviewing elderly patients’ prescriptions. Pharmacy. 8 (3). 1-20.
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Ericson, L., Hammar, T., Schönström, N., Petersson, G. (2017). Stakeholder consensus on the purpose of clinical evaluation of electronic health records is required. Health Policy and Technology. 6 (2). 152-160.
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Hammar, T., Nilsson, A., Hovstadius, B. (2016). Patients' views on electronic patient information leaflets. Pharmacy Practice. 14 (2).
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Hammar, T., Ohlson, M., Hanson, E., Petersson, G. (2015). Implementation of information systems at pharmacies – a case study from the re-regulated pharmacy market in Sweden. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 11 (2). E85-E99.
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Hammar, T., Lidström, B., Petersson, G., Gustafson, Y., Eiermann, B. (2015). Potential drug-related problems detected by electronic expert support system : physicians’ views on clinical relevance. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 37 (5). 941-948.
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Hammar, T., Ekedahl, A., Petersson, G. (2014). Implementation of a shared medication list : physicians’ views on availability, accuracy and confidentiality. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 36 (5). 933-942.
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Hammar, T., Hovstadius, B., Lidström, B., Petersson, G., Eiermann, B. (2014). Potential drug related problems detected by electronic expert support system in patients with multi-dose drug dispensing.. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 36 (5). 943-952.
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Hammar, T., Nyström, S., Petersson, G., Åstrand, B., Rydberg, T. (2011). Patients satisfied with e-prescribing in Sweden: a survey of a nationwide implementation. Journal of pharmaceutical health services research. 2 (2). 97-105.
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Hammar, T., Nyström, S., Petersson, G., Rydberg, T., Åstrand, B. (2010). Swedish pharmacists value ePrescribing : a survey of a nation-wide implementation. Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research. 1 (1). 23-32.
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Conference paper (Refereed)
- Hammar, T., Hoffmann, M., Nilsson, L. (2023). Challenges with Medication Management and the National Medication List in Sweden : An Interview Study from a Human, Organizational, and Technology Perspective. Caring is Sharing – Exploiting the Value in Data for Health and Innovation. 287-291.
- Hammar, T., Bergmo, T.S., Bülow, C., Clausen, S.S., Manskow, U.S., et al. (2023). Nationally Shared Medication Lists-Describing Systems in the Nordic Countries. Caring is Sharing – Exploiting the Value in Data for Health and Innovation. 207-211.
- Hammar, T., Villius Zetterholm, M. (2022). Patients’ views on information about medications : a pharmacy-based survey focusing on their information sources and experiences of pharmacists using a clinical decision support system. Proceedings of the 18th International Symposium on Health Information Management Research (ISHIMR 2020) : Kalmar, 17-18 September 2020.
Article, review/survey (Refereed)
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Hammar, T., Hamqvist, S., Villius Zetterholm, M., Jokela, P., Ferati, M. (2021). Current Knowledge about Providing Drug–Drug Interaction Services for Patients : A Scoping Review. Pharmacy. MDPI. 9 (2).
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Chapter in book (Other academic)
- Eiermann, B., Hammar, T., Wettermark, B. (2021). Läkemedelsinformatik. Medicinsk informatik. Stockholm, Liber. 245-261.
Report (Other academic)
- Hammar, T. (2021). Patienternas och personalens upplevelser av läkemedelsprocessen och förväntningar på Nationella läkemedelslistan : Rapport till E-hälsomyndigheten. eHälsoinstitutet, Linnéuniversitetet. 60.
- Hammar, T. (2013). Förändringar i informationsrisker vid övergång från lokal till gemensam läkemedelslista. eHälsoinstitutet, Linnéuniversitetet. 28.
- Hammar, T., Petersson, G. (2012). Receptexpeditionssystem i Sverige. eHälsoinstitutet, Linnéuniversitetet. 43.
Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
- Hammar, T. (2014). eMedication – improving medication management using information technology. Doctoral Thesis. Kalmar, Linnaeus University Press. 76.