Dr. Kaja Põlluste

University of Tartu, Estonia

Email: kaja.polluste@ut.ee

Qualifications

2010 Senior researcher, University of Tartu, Department of Internal Medicine
2005 Researcher of internal medicine, University of Tartu, Department of Internal Medicine
1990 Medical Degree, University of Tartu

1990 Lecturer of health care management, University of Tartu, Public Health

Publications (Selected)

1. Tammaru M, Põlluste K, Lember M (2010) The sources of disease-related information for Estonia’s rheumatoid arthritis patients: A qualitative study.Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19: 1343-1351.
2. Põlluste K, Kalda R, Lember M (2009) Accessibility and use of health services among older Estonian population. Central European Journal of Public Health, 17: 64-70.
3. Tammaru M, Lember M, Põlluste K, McKenna SP (2007) Cultural adaption of quality of life measures. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, 36(5): 406–407.
4. Põlluste K, Kalda R, Lember M (2007) Satisfaction with access to health services of people with chronic conditions in Estonia.Health Policy, 82: 51–61.
5. Põlluste K, Habicht J, Kalda R, Lember M (2006)Quality improvement in the Estonian health system—assessment of progress using an international tool.International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 18: 403-413.
6. Põlluste K, Männik G, Axelsson R (2005) Public health reforms in Estonia: impact on the health of the population. British Medical Journal, 331: 210-213.
7. Põlluste K, Kalda R, Lember M (2004)Evaluation of Primary Health Care Reform in Estonia from Patients’ Perspective: Acceptability and Satisfaction. Croatian Medical Journal, 45: 582-587.
8. Kalda R, Põlluste K, Maaroos H-I, Lember M (2004) Patients’ Opinions on Family Doctor Accessibility in Estonia. Croatian Medical Journal, 45: 578-581.
9. Kaarna M, Põlluste K, Lepnurm R, Thetloff M (2004) The progress of reforms: job satisfaction in a typical hospital in Estonia. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 16: 253-261.
10. Kalda R, Põlluste K, Lember M (2003) Patient satisfaction with care is associated with personal choice of physician.Health Policy, 64: 55-62.
11. Põlluste K, Kalda R, Lember M (2000) Primary health care system in transition: patients’ experience. International Journal for Quality in Health Care, 12: 503-509.