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Conquer S, Iles R, Windle K, Heathershaw R, Ski CF. Transforming Integrated Care Through Co-production: A Systematic Review Using Meta-ethnography. Int J Integr Care 2024; 24:17. [PMID: 38463747 PMCID: PMC10921964 DOI: 10.5334/ijic.7603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024] Open
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Introduction There is a requirement for health and care systems and services to work on an equitable basis with people who use and provide integrated care. In response, co-production has become essential in the design and transformation of services. Globally, an array of approaches have been implemented to achieve this. This unique review explores multi-context and multi-method examples of co-production in integrated care using an exceptional combination of methods. Aim To review and synthesise evidence that examines how co-production with service users, unpaid carers and members of staff can affect the design and transformation of integrated care services. Methods Systematic review using meta-ethnography with input from a patient and public involvement (PPI) co-production advisory group. Meta-ethnography can generate theories by interpreting patterns between studies set in different contexts. Nine academic and four grey literature databases were searched for publications between 2012-2022. Data were extracted, analysed, translated and interpreted using the seven phases of meta-ethnography and PPI. Findings A total of 2,097 studies were identified. 10 met the inclusion criteria. Studies demonstrated a variety of integrated care provisions for diverse populations. Co-production was most successful through person-centred design, innovative planning, and collaboration. Key impacts on service transformation were structural changes, accessibility, and acceptability of service delivery. The methods applied organically drew out new interpretations, namely a novel cyclic framework for application within integrated care. Conclusion Effective co-production requires a process with a well-defined focus. Implementing co-delivery, with peer support, facilitates service user involvement to be embedded at a higher level on the 'ladder of co-production'. An additional step on the ladder is proposed; a cyclic co-delivery framework. This innovative and operational development has potential to enable better-sustained person-centred integrated care services.
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Vest BM, Quigley BM, Lillvis DF, Horrigan-Maurer C, Firth RS, Curtis AB, Lackner JM. Comparing Patient and Provider Experiences with Atrial Fibrillation to Highlight Gaps and Opportunities for Improving Care. J Gen Intern Med 2022; 37:3105-3113. [PMID: 34993876 PMCID: PMC9485399 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07303-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common abnormal heart rhythm, places a considerable burden on patients, providers, and the US healthcare system. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this qualitative study was to compare patients' and providers' interpretations and responses to AF symptoms and to identify where treatment can be improved to better address patient needs and well-being. DESIGN Qualitative design using focus groups with patients (3 groups) and providers (3 groups). PARTICIPANTS Patients with physician-confirmed AF (n=29) and cardiologists, primary care physicians, and cardiac nurses (n=24). APPROACH Focus groups elicited patient and provider perspectives regarding the symptom experience of AF, treatment goals, and gaps in care. Patient and provider transcripts were analyzed separately, using a thematic content analysis approach, and then compared. KEY RESULTS While patients and providers described similar AF symptoms, patients' illness experiences included a wider range of symptoms that elicited anxiety and impacted quality of life (QOL) across many biopsychosocial domains. Patients and providers prioritized different treatment goals. Providers tended to focus on controlling symptoms congruent with objective findings, minimizing stroke risk, and restoring sinus rhythm. Patients focused on improving QOL by reducing medication use or procedures. Both patients and providers struggled with patients' cardiac-related anxiety. Patients expressed an unmet need for education and support. CONCLUSION Patients with AF experience a range of symptoms and QOL issues. While guidelines recommend shared-decision making, discordance between patient and provider perspectives on the importance, priority, and impact of patients' perceived AF symptoms and consequent cardiac anxiety may result in differing treatment priorities. Starting from a perspective that contextualizes AF in the broader context of patients' lives, prioritizes QOL, and addresses symptom-specific anxiety as a prime concern may better address patients' unmet needs.
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- Bonnie M Vest
- Department of Family Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA.
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
- Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Family Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
- Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
- Department of Medicine, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Lind J, Persson S, Vincent J, Lindenfalk B, Oliver BJ, Smith AD, Andersson Gäre B. Contact patterns and costs of multiple sclerosis in the Swedish healthcare system-A population-based quantitative study. Brain Behav 2022; 12:e2582. [PMID: 35511113 PMCID: PMC9226803 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.2582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The burden of disease for persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) and society is changing due to new treatments. Knowledge about the total need for care is necessary in relation to changing needs and new service models. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe the contact patterns for MS patients, calculate costs in health care, and create meaningful subgroups to analyze contact patterns. METHODS All patients diagnosed with MS at Ryhov Hospital were included. All contacts in the region from January 1, 2018, until September 30, 2019, were retrieved from the hospital administrative system. Data about age, sex, contacts, and diagnosis were registered. The cost was calculated using case costing, and costs for prescriptions were calculated from medical files. RESULTS During the 21-month period, patients (n = 305) had 9628 contacts and 7471 physical visits, with a total cost of $7,766,109. Seventeen percent of the patients accounted for 48% of the visits. The median annual cost was $7386 in the group with 10 or fewer visits, compared to $22,491 in patients with more than 50 visits. CONCLUSION There are considerable differences in the utilization of care and cost between patients with MS in an unselected population, meaning that the care needs to be better customized to each patient's demands.
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- Jonas Lind
- Section of Neurology, Department of Internal Medicine, County Hospital Ryhov, Jönköping, Sweden.,Division of Neurobiology, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Health Care, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden.,Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Health Care, Region Jönköping County, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- Departments of Community and Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA
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- Multiple Sclerosis Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Geisel School of Medicine Dartmouth College, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA
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- Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping and Futurum, Region Jönköping County, Sweden
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Nortvedt L, Olsen CF, Sjølie H. Young peoples' involvement in welfare service development-Is voice enough?-A thematic synthesis of qualitative studies. Health Expect 2022; 25:1464-1477. [PMID: 35318770 PMCID: PMC9327858 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2021] [Revised: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Young people need to be heard and take an active role in developing welfare services. When they are recognized as having skills and expertize, the advantages young people's involvement brings to both themselves and the organizations, are mobilization and empowering with impact on national decision‐making. Objective To synthesize existing literature on how young people's involvement in coproduction can contribute to better welfare services. Search Strategy We performed a systematic literature search in four databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cinahl). Inclusion Criteria Publications whose abstracts contained themes as: Young people 12–25 years of age, receiving welfare, youth coproduction/involvement/participation and qualitative studies. Data Extraction and Synthesis Of the 5469 documents retrieved, the full text of 58 studies was read, of which seven studies met the inclusion criteria. A thematic synthesis following Thomas and Harden was used. Main Results Young people being involved in coproduction of developing welfare services experienced to be valued and supported by partnerships, but they also pointed out deficiencies in welfare services. Some of the adolescents expressed not being listened to, lack of trusted relations and not being involved in policy making or prospects. The staff members saw some challenges with partnering with youth; as the need for flexibility, to keep the youth engaged and to purposefully meet the adolescents where they need help, guidance or resources. Conclusions More involvement should be stressed. Coproduction is often symbolic more than resulting in real changes in the welfare services. Consequently, what is crucial when young people are involved is that they are encouraged by adults to be clear about the degree of involvement they want. Patient or Public Contribution Patient and public involvement was not explicit in this review.
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- Line Nortvedt
- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Physiotherapy, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Nursing and Health Promotion, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway.,Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Theodor Dahls vei 10, Oslo, 0370, Norway
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Suutari AM, Nordin A, Kjellström S, Thor J, Areskoug Josefsson K. Using stakeholders' experiences to redesign health services for persons living with heart failure: a case study protocol in a Swedish cardiac care setting. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e058469. [PMID: 35292501 PMCID: PMC8928324 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Clinical guidelines promote recognising persons with heart failure (referred to as PWHF) as coproducers of their own care. Coproduction of healthcare-involving PWHF, families and professionals in care processes-aims to promote the best possible health. Still, it is unclear how to coproduce heart failure (HF) care. This study explores whether and how Experience-Based Co-Design (EBCD) involving PWHF, family members and professionals can be undertaken online, in a Swedish cardiac care setting, to codesign improved experiences of HF care. METHODS AND ANALYSIS In EBCD, stakeholders' experiences are solicited to redesign healthcare services. First, we will undertake a thematic analysis of field notes from consultations and filmed/audio-recorded interviews with PWHF (n=10-12). This analysis will identify 'touchpoints' (emotionally positive/negative events that shape overall service experiences), edited into a 'trigger film'. Next, a thematic analysis of family members' (n=10-12) and professionals' (n=10-12) interviews will identify key themes mirroring their experiences. Separate feedback events with each stakeholder group will confirm identified touchpoints and key themes and identify areas for HF care improvement. At a joint event, prompted by the 'trigger film', stakeholders will agree on one area for HF care improvement. A team including PWHF, family members and professionals, led by an improvement adviser, will then plan, design, implement and evaluate an improvement activity addressing the identified problem area. A deductive thematic analysis of field notes, project documentation and stakeholder focus group interviews, underpinned by MUSIQ, will identify how organisational conditions influence the process. Quantitative measurements, describing the results of the improvement activity, will be integrated with qualitative data to strengthen the case. To reduce resource intensity, we will use online tools during the process. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Swedish Ethical Review Authority approved the study in May 2021. The results will be disseminated through seminars, conference presentations and publications.
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- Anne-Marie Suutari
- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, the Highland Hospital (Höglandssjukhuset), Region Jönköpings län, Eksjö, Sweden
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- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
- Health Services Department, Stockholm County Council, Stockholm, Sweden
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- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
- Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Akershus, Norway
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Rosenstrøm S, Risom SS, Ejlertsen C, Hove JD, Brødsgaard A. Dancing with atrial fibrillation - How arrhythmia affects everyday life of family members: A qualitative study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0254130. [PMID: 34228743 PMCID: PMC8259977 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0254130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Patients with AF often experience debilitating symptoms, stress and reduced health-related quality of life. Previous qualitative research on AF has primarily focused on the patient. AF, however, can also be burdensome for the patient’s family. Aim The aim of this study was to explore how family members experience life when a close member in the family has AF. Method Transcribed focus group interviews were analysed using content analysis approach inspired by Graneheim and Lundman. Results Two focus group interviews were conducted with 11 family members. The overall theme was Dancing with AF. The theme emerged from three categories: 1)Handling AF as a living condition, 2) Influencing the roles of family members, 3) Fear of AF attack. AF had a very significant impact on the patients’ family members, forcing them to reconstruct their daily lives. Conclusions AF has multiple consequences for family members and can give rise to conflicts concerning family roles. Family members have a lack of knowledge of AF and fear of how AF can cause changes in the family members’ everyday lives. This study demonstrates that there is a need for further research of ways to support the family members of patients with AF.
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- Stine Rosenstrøm
- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Capital Region of Denmark
- Department of Public Health, Nursing and Health Care, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital, Hellerup, Denmark
- Institute of Nursing and Nutrition, University College, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Copenhagen University, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Nursing and Health Care, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Capital Region of Denmark
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- Department of Cardiology, Copenhagen University Hospital, Amager Hvidovre, Hvidovre, Capital Region of Denmark
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- Department of Public Health, Nursing and Health Care, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark
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Suutari AM, Areskoug-Josefsson K, Kjellström S, Nordin AMM, Thor J. Promoting a sense of security in everyday life-A case study of patients and professionals moving towards co-production in an atrial fibrillation "learning café". Health Expect 2019; 22:1240-1250. [PMID: 31433546 PMCID: PMC6882262 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2019] [Revised: 07/07/2019] [Accepted: 08/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND An improvement initiative sought to improve care for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients; many felt insecure about how to cope with AF. OBJECTIVE To reveal AF patients' and professionals' experiences of pilot-testing a Learning Café group education programme, aimed at increasing the patients' sense of security in everyday life. DESIGN Using an organizational case study design, we combined quantitative data (patients' sense of security) and qualitative data (project documentation; focus group interviews with five patients and five professionals) analysed using inductive qualitative content analysis. SETTING AF patients and a multiprofessional team at a cardiac care unit in a Swedish district hospital. IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES Two registered nurses invited AF patients and partners to four 2.5-hour Learning Café sessions. In the first session, they solicited participants' questions about life with AF. A physician, a registered nurse and a physiotherapist were invited to address these questions in the remaining sessions. RESULTS AF patients reported gaining a greater sense of security in everyday life and anticipating a future shift from emergency care to planned care. Professionals reported enhanced professional development, learning more about person-centredness and gaining greater control of their own work situation. The organization gained knowledge about patient and family involvement. CONCLUSIONS The Learning Café pilot test-exemplifying movement towards co-production through patient-professional collaboration-generated positive outcomes for patients (sense of security), professionals (work satisfaction; learning) and the organization (better care) in line with contemporary models for quality improvement and with Self-Determination Theory. This approach merits further testing and evaluation in other contexts.
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- Anne-Marie Suutari
- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.,Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, the Highland Hospital (Höglandssjukhuset), Eksjö, Region Jönköping County, Sweden
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- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.,Department of Behavioral Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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- The Jönköping Academy for Improvement of Health and Welfare, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden
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