Sweden research country

Sweden as a research country Research plays an important role as an engine for growth in both the global and the Swedish economy. Medical research shall contribute to better health, increased quality of life and decreased societal cost. Research is

Last modified: 2018-11-13 16.01

Swedish healthcare system

The Swedish healthcare system In Sweden, responsibility for health and medical care is divided between the national government, regions and municipalities. The aim of the healthcare system is to achieve good health and healthcare on equal terms for

Last modified: 2020-02-25 14.38

Phase 1 units

Phase 1 units for clinical trials with medicines The first phase in a clinical trials programme for medicines is called Phase 1. If it is the first time a new medicine is given to a human being, the study is called a First-in-Human trial. A trial

Last modified: 2020-12-10 16.26

For researchers

For researchers The “For researchers” pages are primarily aimed at researchers who want to conduct or learn more about clinical studies. Here you can find information about the study process, different study types and the laws and regulations that

Last modified: 2019-01-16 15.29

Research or innovation

Research or innovation An innovation entails a new or significantly improved product, service or method. It can also be a new marketing method, a new way of organizing business, work organization or external relations. The definition is developed by

Last modified: 2019-02-15 10.47

Medical devices

Medical devices Medical devices include products and solutions that provide conditions for preventing, diagnosing, treating and alleviating most types of diseases. Page contents: Page contents: What is a medical device? Different types of devices

Last modified: 2020-08-14 14.42

Clinical studies - step by step

Clinical studies - step by step The pages in “Clinical studies – step by step” are aimed in the first instance at persons working within healthcare and research who want to know more about the study process, and what needs to be considered when

Last modified: 2020-04-06 14.04

Idea

Idea When you have an idea and want to find out whether it is sound, it is a good idea to start by making an inventory of what is already documented in the area. By carrying out a literature search and a review of registers and databases, you can map

Last modified: 2020-04-06 16.07

Gaps in knowledge and systematic literature reviews

Gaps in knowledge and systematic literature reviews Nathalie Peira works as project manager at the Swedish Agency for Health Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU). In the interview below, she tells us how the work with

Last modified: 2019-05-16 15.56

Specific rules for medical devices

Specific rules for medical devices Find out whether your idea includes a medical device Is the product ready to be used in a clinical study? Formulate the hypothesis or research question Clinical evaluation of the product Which studies need a permit

Last modified: 2020-08-31 16.25