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PRIMARY HEALTH CAREKLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA

21AGENDA 21st of April 09.30 – 10.00 Registration and coffee 10.00 Welcome by Klaipeda University 10.15 Presentation of The network by Lund University 10.30 Development of person centered Primary Health Care Lithuania Arnoldas Jurgutis/ Klaipeda University11.00 Short break 11.15 Antibiotic use and resistance SigvardMölstad / Lund University12.15 What’s new in patient enablement?

An update of new research and some of the contextual issues surrounding the study of enablement which are currently Teresa Pawlikowska / RCSI Health Professions Education Centre, Ireland

13.15 LUNCH 14.30-17.15 Parallel sessions 14.30 1. Sore throat in PHC

2. The Swedish Nasopharynx sample study 3. Happy Audit 2 registration

4. Addressing AMR in Klaipeda City

15.45 Short break with coffee

16.00 Patient education and Osteoarthritis in PHC

17.15-17.30 Closing session day one

Welcome to

WORKSHOP FOR THE BALTIC SEA REGION PRIMARY HEALTH CARE RESEARCH NETWORK

KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA 21-22APRIL, 2016

Welcome by Klaipeda University Presentation of The network by Lund University

n centered Primary Health Care – challengesand perspectives in Jurgutis/ Klaipeda University, Lithuania

Antibiotic use and resistance – aGlobal overview SigvardMölstad / Lund University, Sweden new in patient enablement?

An update of new research and some of the contextual issues surrounding the study of enablement which are currently being explored Teresa Pawlikowska / RCSI Health Professions Education Centre, Ireland

Nasopharynx sample Happy Audit 2 registration Addressing AMR in Klaipeda City

1. Natural experiment in the PHC context2. Use of the Trust in Patient-Physician Scale in PHC

patients: a pilot study in north-3. Vertigo and dizziness among patients in PHC

Patient education and Osteoarthritis in Evidence Based Practice– What it is and How to do it

TIC SEA REGION NETWORK

challengesand perspectives in

An update of new research and some of the contextual issues surrounding the study of

Natural experiment in the PHC context Physician Scale in PHC

-east Poland. Vertigo and dizziness among patients in PHC

KLAIPED 22nd of April 09.00 “Good Morning” – Flashbacks from yesterday

09:15 Parallel group-work sessions

Professional nursing image surveyin Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Sweden: A study proposal Ludmila Marcinowicz / Bialystok University, Poland Coffee Break PEI, Patient centeredness and validation “What are we really measuring?”, Tova

Rylander, Sweden Swedish validationstudy, Eva Ekvall Hansson et al. The PEI validation project in Lithuania and Latvia, Aelita Skarbaliene, Klaipeda University

12.00 Primary Health Care Physicians and sick listing decisions in a Swedish contextPeter Hultgren / Linnaeus University, Växjö/Kalmar, Sweden

12.45 Results of Happy Audit 2 in Latvia and Audit Registration in excel format Alise Nicmane / Latvian Family Doctors Association, LatviaIngvar Ovhed / Blekinge R&D, Sweden

13.30 LUNCH

14.30 Lithuanian PHC – System, Financing and DevelopmentArnoldas Jurgutis / Klaipeda University, Lithuania15.15 Coffee Break 15.30 Primary Health Care in the Republic of Moldova (trends, issues and solutions), Alexandru Barbarosie, Constantin Rimis, 16.00 Health Research and Innovation Alona Rauckiene-Michaelsson / Klaipeda University, Lithuania16.30 Closing session 17.00 Buffet Mingle

*All meals during the conference will be covered by the inviting organization

Flashbacks from yesterday

Systematic review. Trust, communication and consultation in PHC Teresa Pawlikowska, Ulf Eriksson et al.

Visit to health center

PEI, Patient centeredness and

The PEI validation project Skarbaliene, Klaipeda

Avoidable hospitalization study and the future of the INNOhealth project, Inga Rubana / National Health Service, Latvia, Arnoldas Jurgutis / Klaipeda University, Lithuania

Visit to health center

Physicians and sick listing decisions in a Swedish context Linnaeus University, Växjö/Kalmar, Sweden

Results of Happy Audit 2 in Latvia and Audit Registration in excel format – an easy way to keep an eye on clinical behaviourNicmane / Latvian Family Doctors Association, Latvia Ingvar Ovhed / Blekinge R&D, Sweden

System, Financing and Development Jurgutis / Klaipeda University, Lithuania

Primary Health Care in the Republic of Moldova (trends, issues and solutions), Constantin Rimis, Moldova

novation Centre at Klaipeda University Michaelsson / Klaipeda University, Lithuania

*All meals during the conference will be covered by the inviting organization

Visit to health center

Visit to health center

an easy way to keep an eye on clinical behaviour

Primary Health Care in the Republic of Moldova (trends, issues and solutions),

*All meals during the conference will be covered by the inviting organization Lund University.

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SHORT ABSTRACTS Plenary sessions, April 21-22 Development of person centered Primary Health Care Person centeredness is one of the key characteristics of high quality primary health care organisation and one ofthe key competences needed for primary health care professionals. Through continuous relation PHC professionals learn about patients as persons with individual contconsultation skills (applied by family doctorsolution how to manage his/her problem. strengthen health systems towards a peopletimely and well coordinated health care. There will be presented what are main challengesanother direction – doctor and disease centerednessseveral European and Central Asia countries with main emphasis on chalprimary health care in Lithuania. Arnoldas Jurgutis, Professor, General Practitioner, Antibiotic use and resistance – a Global overviewAntibiotic use and prevalence of multi drugmortality of bacterial diseases. In developing countries, many patients do not have access to effective antibiotics. Simultaneously in some areas there is uncontrolled excess use and at least half ofprescription. The world is facing a post-antibiotic era, but a global strategy against resistance is lacking. Sigvard Mölstad Professor, General Practitioner What’s new in patient enablement? An update of new research and some of the contextual issues surrounding the study of enablement which are currently being explored Prof. Teresa Pawlikowska BSc (Pharmacol) MB BS MSc PhD MRCP DRCOGDirector, RCSI Health Professions Education Centre Primary Health Care Physicians and sick listing decisions in a Swedish contextPeter Hultgren’s researchhas focused on demarcation practices that defines the line between the obligation to work and the entitlement to sickness allowancehealth care centre (In Swedish: Sjukskrivningspraxis på vårdcentralenmake sick listing decisions considering unclear health statues and its effect on patients abilities topresented his doctoral thesis The Double Disadvantage: Entitlement to Sickness Allowance and the Moral Practices of Work Promotion at the Social Insurance Office. The thesis explores demarcation practices, highlighting the ways in which policy of work promotion are translated into and made manifest in the case files of 538 rejected cases. Dr. Peter Hultgren, Linnaeus University, Växjö/Kalmar Results of Happy Audit 2 in Latvia and Audit Registration in excel format – an easy way Alise Nicmane, Latvian Family Doctors Association, LatviaIngvar Ovhed, MD PhD, Blekinge R&D, Sweden

SHORT ABSTRACTS

Development of person centered Primary Health Care – challenges and perspectives in Lithuaniakey characteristics of high quality primary health care organisation and one of

key competences needed for primary health care professionals. Through continuous relation PHC professionals with individual context, cultural and existential dimensions

y doctors) allow to involve patient in the decision making and find tsolution how to manage his/her problem. There are a number of recent initiatives of WHO EURO strengthen health systems towards a people-centred focus, so that all people in the community

challenges to develop person centred care, what are drivers centeredness, fragmentation of services. Examples will be provided from

several European and Central Asia countries with main emphasis on challenges and perspectives of perGeneral Practitioner, Klaipeda University, Lithuania

Global overview drug resistant bacteria are increasing worldwide, as are morbidity and

mortality of bacterial diseases. In developing countries, many patients do not have access to effective antibiotics. Simultaneously in some areas there is uncontrolled excess use and at least half of all antibiotics is sold without a

antibiotic era, but a global strategy against resistance is lacking. ractitioner/ Lund University, Sweden

update of new research and some of the contextual issues surrounding the study of enablement which are BSc (Pharmacol) MB BS MSc PhD MRCP DRCOG

Health Professions Education Centre Health Care Physicians and sick listing decisions in a Swedish context

focused on demarcation practices that defines the line between the obligation to work and the entitlement to sickness allowance. In 2008 he presented his licentiate thesis Sick

Sjukskrivningspraxis på vårdcentralen)on how primary health care physicians unclear health statues and its effect on patients abilities to

doctoral thesis The Double Disadvantage: Entitlement to Sickness Allowance and the Moral Practices of Work Promotion at the Social Insurance Office. The thesis explores demarcation practices,

olicy of work promotion are translated into and made manifest in the case files of Peter Hultgren, Linnaeus University, Växjö/Kalmar, Sweden

and an easy way to keep an eye on clinical behavior

Latvian Family Doctors Association, Latvia Blekinge R&D, Sweden

challenges and perspectives in Lithuania key characteristics of high quality primary health care organisation and one of

key competences needed for primary health care professionals. Through continuous relation PHC professionals dimensions. Patient centred

making and find the best There are a number of recent initiatives of WHO EURO dedicated to

ple in the community would get adequate, to develop person centred care, what are drivers that lead to

fragmentation of services. Examples will be provided from enges and perspectives of person centred

bacteria are increasing worldwide, as are morbidity and mortality of bacterial diseases. In developing countries, many patients do not have access to effective antibiotics.

all antibiotics is sold without a antibiotic era, but a global strategy against resistance is lacking.

update of new research and some of the contextual issues surrounding the study of enablement which are

focused on demarcation practices that defines the line between the obligation to work Sick-listing practices at the

how primary health care physicians unclear health statues and its effect on patients abilities to work. In 2011 he

doctoral thesis The Double Disadvantage: Entitlement to Sickness Allowance and the Moral Practices of Work Promotion at the Social Insurance Office. The thesis explores demarcation practices,

olicy of work promotion are translated into and made manifest in the case files of

KLAIPED Lithuanian PHC – System, Financing and DevelopmentMain features of Lithuanian primary health care system will be presented, opportunities to improve the quality of primary health care services.combined capitation fee with fee for service elements and bonuses for good results and is in the process of continuous improvement. Nevertheless there patients with NCD, lower accessibility of limited and is one of the key priorities for the development of quality of primary health care services Lessons learned from the introduced changes in PHC organisation, including contractors, and main trends for further development will be presented. Arnoldas Jurgutis, Professor, General Practitioner, Primary Health Care in the Republic of Moldova (trends, issues and solutions)The National Health Policy, adopted by the Government of Moldova in 2007 defines the (PHC) as a basic structure of the health system. Since 2013 in PHCand financing increased up to 15% of the budget. As a result of the decentralization process, the number of independent providers has increased, not only as public but also as private in(MoH) has approved more than 200 clinical protocols, including standardthe quality of health care and are used in medical audicommunity especially in the field of children's rights protection. To ensure the access to the health carefor the population of Chisinau, Youth Friendly Centers and Mental Health Centers are going to be opened.Alexandru Barbarosie, medical vice director of the Territorial Medical Association of the district Centru, Chisinau Dr. Constantin Rimis, deputy chief, Head Department of Health, Chisinau Municipal Council Health Research and Innovation Centre Alona Rauckiene-Michaelsson, Assoc. Professor, Director,

System, Financing and Development primary health care system will be presented, including

f primary health care services. Financing of primary health care services service elements and bonuses for good results and is in the process of

Nevertheless there are a lot of burdens for family doctors due to increasing flow of with NCD, lower accessibility of hospital and specialised care. Role of primary health care nurses still is

priorities for the development of quality of primary health care services introduced changes in PHC organisation, including introduction

, and main trends for further development will be presented. General Practitioner, Klaipeda University, Lithuania

Primary Health Care in the Republic of Moldova (trends, issues and solutions) The National Health Policy, adopted by the Government of Moldova in 2007 defines the

system. Since 2013 in PHC, the indicators of performance and financing increased up to 15% of the budget. As a result of the decentralization process, the number of

, not only as public but also as private institutions. (MoH) has approved more than 200 clinical protocols, including standards for family doctors. They contribute to the quality of health care and are used in medical audits. Providers of the PHC are collaborating with the community especially in the field of children's rights protection. To ensure the access to the health care

Youth Friendly Centers and Mental Health Centers are going to be opened.director of the Territorial Medical Association of the district Centru,

Dr. Constantin Rimis, deputy chief, Head Department of Health, Chisinau Municipal CouncilCentre at Klaipeda University

Michaelsson, Assoc. Professor, Director, Klaipeda University, Lithuania

including main challenges and Financing of primary health care services is

service elements and bonuses for good results and is in the process of for family doctors due to increasing flow of

e of primary health care nurses still is priorities for the development of quality of primary health care services Lithuania.

introduction of private independent

The National Health Policy, adopted by the Government of Moldova in 2007 defines the Primary Health Care the indicators of performance have changed

and financing increased up to 15% of the budget. As a result of the decentralization process, the number of stitutions. The Ministry of Health

for family doctors. They contribute to . Providers of the PHC are collaborating with the

community especially in the field of children's rights protection. To ensure the access to the health care services Youth Friendly Centers and Mental Health Centers are going to be opened.

director of the Territorial Medical Association of the district Centru, Dr. Constantin Rimis, deputy chief, Head Department of Health, Chisinau Municipal Council

Klaipeda University, Lithuania

KLAIPED Group sessions, April 21 Session: Antibiotics and Resistance Sore throat in primary Care In this session you will hear about the recent research and ongoing projects about etiology, use of near-patient tests and the use of antibiotics.Katarina Hedin, MD PhD, R&D Manager, Unit for Research and development, Kronoberg County Council, assoc. professor, Lund University, Sweden The Nasopharynx sample studies Sigvard Mölstad Professor, General PractitionerJulia Strumilo, Bialystok Medical School, University of Bialystok, Poland Addressing AMR in Klaipeda City Brigita Kariene, Lithuania Session: Mixed Natural experiment in the PHC context Taking into consideration D. C. Mutz’s (2011) views that carrying out a nationwide survey the best thing to do is to select the natural experiment strategy, the argumentation of G.K. I. Wolpin (2000), J. DiNardo (2008), and Th.effective tools for investigating complex social phenomena in the fields of medical and health sciences, (3)statement of E. A. De Rooij, D. P. Green that in recent years natural experiments are gaining strong popularity, especially in the research of monitoring relationships and behaviour, as well as taking into consideration (4)opportunity to determine the composition of the causal factors of the phenomenon, it was decided to bring the presentation how natural experiment could be used in the PHC context.Dr. Aelita Skarbalienė, Research scientist, lecturer, Klaipėda University;Klaipėda Branch Use of the Trust in Patient-Physician Scale in PHC patients: a pilot study in northLudmila Marcinowicz, Bialystok University, Poland Vertigo and dizziness among patients in primary health careVertigo and dizziness are common symptoms causing distress both for the patient as well as for the GP. The seminar will focus on vertigo and dizziness in primary health care; what are the common causes and hotreated? Eva Ekvall Hansson, assoc. professor in physiotherapy Session: OA Osteoarthritis at the primary health care levelThe prevalence of OA is expected to rapidly increase in our steadily ageing, inactive and increasingly obese population. The seminar will focus on non

In this session you will hear about the recent research and ongoing projects about sore throat in primary care, patient tests and the use of antibiotics.

Katarina Hedin, MD PhD, R&D Manager, Unit for Research and development, Kronoberg County Council, Sweden

ractitioner, Lund University, Sweden Julia Strumilo, Bialystok Medical School, University of Bialystok, Poland

Mutz’s (2011) views that carrying out a nationwide survey the best thing to do is

to select the natural experiment strategy, the argumentation of G. D. Friedman (1980), M.DiNardo (2008), and Th. Dunning (2012) that natural experiment is one of the most

effective tools for investigating complex social phenomena in the fields of medical and health sciences, (3)Green and A. S. Gerber (2009), S. D. Hyde (2010), A.

that in recent years natural experiments are gaining strong popularity, especially in the research of monitoring relationships and behaviour, as well as taking into consideration (4) the fact that natural experiment gives opportunity to determine the composition of the causal factors of the phenomenon, it was decided to bring the presentation how natural experiment could be used in the PHC context.

t, lecturer, Klaipėda University; Deputy director, National Blood Center

Physician Scale in PHC patients: a pilot study in north-east Poland.Marcinowicz, Bialystok University, Poland

dizziness among patients in primary health care Vertigo and dizziness are common symptoms causing distress both for the patient as well as for the GP. The seminar will focus on vertigo and dizziness in primary health care; what are the common causes and ho

professor in physiotherapy, Lund University, Sweden

Osteoarthritis at the primary health care level The prevalence of OA is expected to rapidly increase in our steadily ageing, inactive and increasingly obese population. The seminar will focus on non-surgical, evidence based treatment options for OA.

about sore throat in primary care, Katarina Hedin, MD PhD, R&D Manager, Unit for Research and development, Kronoberg County Council,

Mutz’s (2011) views that carrying out a nationwide survey the best thing to do is Friedman (1980), M. R. Rosenzweig and

Dunning (2012) that natural experiment is one of the most effective tools for investigating complex social phenomena in the fields of medical and health sciences, (3) the

Hyde (2010), A. S. Gerber, et al. (2011) that in recent years natural experiments are gaining strong popularity, especially in the research of monitoring

he fact that natural experiment gives opportunity to determine the composition of the causal factors of the phenomenon, it was decided to bring the

Deputy director, National Blood Center

east Poland.

Vertigo and dizziness are common symptoms causing distress both for the patient as well as for the GP. The seminar will focus on vertigo and dizziness in primary health care; what are the common causes and how are these

The prevalence of OA is expected to rapidly increase in our steadily ageing, inactive and increasingly obese surgical, evidence based treatment options for OA.

KLAIPED Participants: Anne Sundén, physiotherapist, PhD from the physiotherapyOA Karin Åkesson, physiotherapist, PhD-student from Lund University and primary health care in Lund. Karin is currently doing PhD-studies on OA and patient education for OASusanne Bengtsson from the Swedish patient ass Session:EBP Evidence Based Practice – What it is and How to do itAn interactive group session Ulf Eriksson, MD, GP, EBM facilitator, Blekinge Center of Competence, Sweden Group Work sessions, April 22 Professional nursing image survey in Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Sweden: A study proposal Ludmila Marcinowicz, Bialystok University, Poland Systematic review. Trust, communication and consultation in PHC Teresa Pawlikowska, Ulf Eriksson PEI, Patient centeredness and validation“What are we really measuring?” Tova Rylander, MD, General Practitioner, Växjö, SwedenThe Swedish validation study Eva Ekvall Hansson, MattiasRööst, Cecilia Fagerström, Andrzej Zielinski, SwedenThe PEI validation project in Lithuania and LatviaDr. Aelita Skarbaliene, Klaipeda University, Lithuania Avoidable hospitalization study The future of the INNO health project Inga Rubana, National Health Service, Latvia, Arnoldas Jurgutis, Klaipeda University, Lithuania

om the physiotherapy-programme at Lund University. Anne did her PhD on student from Lund University and primary health care in Lund. Karin is

OA and patient education for OA from the Swedish patient association for rheumatic diseases

What it is and How to do it Ulf Eriksson, MD, GP, EBM facilitator, Blekinge Center of Competence, Sweden

in Poland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Sweden: Marcinowicz, Bialystok University, Poland

Trust, communication and consultation in PHC

PEI, Patient centeredness and validation Tova Rylander, MD, General Practitioner, Växjö, Sweden Eva Ekvall Hansson, MattiasRööst, Cecilia Fagerström, Andrzej Zielinski, Sweden

PEI validation project in Lithuania and Latvia Skarbaliene, Klaipeda University, Lithuania

Inga Rubana, National Health Service, Latvia, Klaipeda University, Lithuania

versity. Anne did her PhD on student from Lund University and primary health care in Lund. Karin is

KLAIPED CONFERENCE VENUE Conference will be held in Klaipeda University campus (H. Mantoday will take place in Aula Hall (building with the clock) and after lunch Parallel sessions (04.21) and work groups sessions (04.22) will take place in Faculty of Health Sciences building

Aula Hall

ACCOMMODATION IN KLAIPEDA Hotel Navalis H. Mantas str. 23, Klaipeda, Lithuania Tel: +370 404 200, Fax: +370 404 202 http://www.navalis.lt/en.php 28 rooms in Hotel Navalis were preparticipants for 3 nights (20-23 April). Accommodation is financed by Lund University and includes a single room, WiFi and breakfast.Pleasecomplete attached booking form and send it back not later than March 18th2016. Contact details are indicated in the booking form. After this date, participants will have to arrange accommodation individually. Hotel Navalis is located 850 m away from Klaipeda University (walking 10 minutes) and 1 km away from Old Town.

CONFERENCE VENUE Conference will be held in Klaipeda University campus (H. Manto str. 84, Klaipeda). Firs part of each conference day will take place in Aula Hall (building with the clock) and after lunch Parallel sessions (04.21) and work groups sessions (04.22) will take place in Faculty of Health Sciences building room 117 and

Klaipeda University Campus

Faculty of Health Sciences

ACCOMMODATION IN KLAIPEDA

28 rooms in Hotel Navalis were pre-booked for . Accommodation

is financed by Lund University and includes a single leasecomplete attached not later than March

Contact details are indicated in the booking form. After this date, participants will have to arrange

is located 850 m away from Klaipeda and 1 km away from

str. 84, Klaipeda). Firs part of each conference day will take place in Aula Hall (building with the clock) and after lunch Parallel sessions (04.21) and work

and room 118.

KLAIPED TRAVEL TO KLAIPEDATickets All travel and accommodation is funded by the SI grant for this collaboration. itinerary yourself (flight nr, dates, time, connection) by Monday, March 14. NB: If you did not participate in any of the earlier meetings organized by Lund University, Kerstin also needs a copy of your passport The closest airports: Palanga International Airport is situated 25 km away from Klaipeda City. 210 km away from Klaipeda. Vilnius Airport is 330 km away from KlaipedaLocal travel from the airport in Klaipeda can be booked by THE HOST SITE: KLAIPEDA

Kaipėda University – is a multidisciplinary national and Baltic Sea Region research and studies leader, promoter of

cultural heritage, and lifelong learning centre integrated in international academic networks. Klaipėda University was established on January 1, 1

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There are 120 three-cycle study programs providing the student with researchtechnological based on higher university education level and higher educresponsible, creative and entrepreneurial personality.

A base created for on-going fundamental, applied research and experimental development activities in physical, biomedical, technology, social sciences and research vessel Mintis and scientific-research and training schooner Brabander. Klaipėda University implements Integrated Science, Studies and Business Center - Marine Valley University aims to be the leader in marine science and technology.

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TO KLAIPEDA

All travel and accommodation is funded by the SI grant for this collaboration. Please find your suggested (flight nr, dates, time, connection) and e-mail it to Kerstin Troein (kerstin.troein@med.lu.se

NB: If you did not participate in any of the earlier meetings organized by Lund Kerstin also needs a copy of your passport.

Palanga International Airport is situated 25 km away from Klaipeda City. Vilnius Airport is 330 km away from Klaipeda

airport in Klaipeda can be booked by the hotel, please point it in Hotel booking form

KLAIPEDA UNIVERSITY

is a multidisciplinary national and Baltic Sea Region research and studies leader, promoter of cultural heritage, and lifelong learning centre integrated in international academic networks.

Klaipėda University was established on January 1, 1991 with three faculties, but it will celebrate the 25th anniversary with six faculties: the Humanities, Marine and Natural Sciences, the Arts, Pedagogy, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences; italso has a study institute (Continuing Studies Institute) and a research institute (Institute of Baltic Sea Region History and

cycle study programs providing the student with research-based modern knowledge and technological based on higher university education level and higher education qualification, develops fully educated, responsible, creative and entrepreneurial personality.

going fundamental, applied research and experimental development activities in physical, biomedical, technology, social sciences and humanities to carry out has more than 60 laboratories, a botanical garden,

research and training schooner Brabander. Klaipėda University implements Integrated Marine Valley – program for Lithuanian maritime sector development. The

University aims to be the leader in marine science and technology. Art is an integral part of the scientific activities of the university. Klaipėda University, cultural and artistic

are focused on the Klaipėda Region and Lithuania Minor culture storage: Lithuania Minor historical, linguistic, confessional, ethnic and musical heritage, Lithuania Minor and Klaipėda Region musical culture history and study

tive studies of music in the Baltic Region. The University annually carries over 60 international and national research projects, has the scientific and academic

partners in Europe and elsewhere in the world, and is also involved in a dozen international funds, programs and network

Please find your suggested kerstin.troein@med.lu.se)

NB: If you did not participate in any of the earlier meetings organized by Lund

Palanga International Airport is situated 25 km away from Klaipeda City. Kaunas Airport is the hotel, please point it in Hotel booking form.

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KLAIPED CONTACT PERSONS HOSTS

Assoc. prof. Alona RauckienėPhD Director of Health Research and InnovationScience Center Tel. No. +370 46 398alona.michaelsson@ku.lt Prof. Arnoldas Jurgutis, PhDHead of Public Health Department Tel. No +370 46 398arnoldjurgutis@gmail.com

Aelita Skarbaliene, PhD Research scientist of Health Research and Innovation Science Centeraelita.skarbaliene@gmail.com Kristina Lekutienė Administrator of Health Research and Innovation Science CenterTel. No. +370 46 398 588 stimc.svmf@ku.lt The Baltic Sea Region Primary Health Care Research Network http://www.bphcnet.org/

H. MantoTel. No.(8 46) 39 89 08, fax. (8 46) 39 89 99,

ORGANIZERSRauckienė –Michaelsson,

Director of Health Research and Innovation

398 578 alona.michaelsson@ku.lt

Jurgutis, PhD Head of Public Health Department

398 560 arnoldjurgutis@gmail.com

BPHCnet Eva Lena StrandbergResearcher, Project manager The Baltic Sea Region Primary Health Care Research Network http://www.bphcnet.org/Lund University, Dept of clinical sciences Malmö, Family Medicine, eva-lena.strandberg@med.lu.se

Health Research and Innovation Science Center

of Health Research and Innovation Science Center

The Baltic Sea Region Primary Health Care Research Network

KLAIPEDA UNIVERSITY H. Manto str. 84, Klaipeda, Lithuania

39 89 08, fax. (8 46) 39 89 99, klaipedos.universitetas@ku.ltwww.ku.lt

ORGANIZERS

Lena Strandberg, PhD

The Baltic Sea Region Primary Health Care Research Network http://www.bphcnet.org/

Dept of clinical sciences Malmö, Family

lena.strandberg@med.lu.se

klaipedos.universitetas@ku.lt