Search for dissertations about: "BARRIERS TO CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words BARRIERS TO CHANGE IN THE WORKPLACE.

2. 1. Physician Sickness Certification Practice focusing on views and barriers among general practitioners and orthopaedic surgeons

   Author : Malin Swartling; Rolf Wahlström; Jörgen Borg; Kurt Svärdsudd; Bengt Mattsson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Neurosciences; sick-listing; sickness certification; physician; general practitioner; orthopaedic surgeon; practice-pattern; barriers; phenomenography; Sweden; Neurovetenskap;

   Abstract : There is no common understanding on what constitutes good sick-listing, a frequent and problematic task for many physicians, especially general practitioners (GPs) and orthopaedic surgeons. Aiming to achieve a deeper understanding of sick-listing practices, 19 GPs (I, III) and 18 orthopaedic surgeons (II) in four counties were interviewed, and data analysed qualitatively for views on good sickness certification and barriers to desired practice. READ MORE

4. 2. Managing workplace health promotion in municipal organizations

   Author : Robert Larsson; Hélène Sandmark; Jonas Stier; Ingemar Åkerlind; Annika Härenstam; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; arbetslivsvetenskap; Working Life Studies;

   Abstract : The workplace is a suitable setting for health promotion, not least due to the amount of time employees spend at work. Previous research indicates large variations in employers' handling of workplace health promotion (WHP) efforts. However, more empirical knowledge of how WHP is handled in public sector organizations is needed. READ MORE

5. 3. Research utilisation in nursing practice : barriers and facilitators

   Author : Kerstin Nilsson Kajermo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Barriers to research utilisation; educational program; focus groups; nursing; research dissemination; research implementation; research utilisation; knowledge utilisation;

   Abstract : Research utilisation in nursing practice - barriers and facilitators To improve and develop nursing practice it is important that research findings are utilised by the nurses. The main purpose of this thesis was to explore barriers to and facilitators of research utilisation in nursing practice and to identify factors that might be of importance for that. READ MORE

6. 4. Clean work, the pursuit of increased adherence to hand hygiene routines : a descriptive study

   Author : Per-Ola Blomgren; Katarina Hjelm; Birgitta Lytsy; Christine Leo Swenne; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Healthcare Associated Infection; Healthcare Workers; Hygiene; Knowledge; Perception; Students;

   Abstract : Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a problem in health care worldwide. In Sweden 7-8% of all patients treated in hospital suffer from an adverse event of varying severity, of which approximately 60,000 from a HAI. Proper hand hygiene is considered the single most important measure to reduce HAI. READ MORE

7. 5. Production Ergonomics: Identifying and managing risk in the design of high performance work systems

   Author : Patrick Neumann; Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; reumatologi; Organizational science; Organisationsteori; Production technology; Produktionsteknik; muskelsystem; Skelett; rheumatology locomotion; muscle system; Skeleton; Risk Assessment; Manufacturing; Musculoskeletal disorders; Human Factors; Organisational Development; Production System Design; Strategy;

   Abstract : Poor ergonomics in production systems can compromise performance and cause musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which pose a huge cost to society, companies, and afflicted individuals. This thesis presents a research trajectory through the problem space by: 1) Identifying and quantifying workplace risk factors for MSDs, 2) Identifying how these risks may relate to production strategies, and 3) Developing an approach to integrating ergonomics into a companies’ regular development work. READ MORE