Search for dissertations about: "Accident involvement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Accident involvement.

  2. 1. The Prediction of Traffic Accident Involvement from Driving Behavior

    Author : Anders af Wåhlberg; Lennart Melin; Frank McKenna; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : The aim of the studies was to predict individual traffic accident involvement by the quantification of driving style in terms of speed changes, using bus drivers as subjects. An accident database was constructed from the archives of the bus company whose drivers were used as subjects. READ MORE

  4. 2. Assessing Safety Risks for the Sea Transport Link of a Multimodal Dangerous Goods Transport Chain

    Author : Ellis Joanne; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; dangerous goods; cargo transport units; accident; spills; maritime safety; risk analysis; incidents; container ships;

    Abstract : Transport of goods in containers and cargo transport units by sea as part of multimodal transport chains presents unique challenges from a safety perspective. The units can hold a broad mix of cargo types, including dangerous goods with hazardous properties. READ MORE

  5. 3. STRENGTH TRAINING AFTER STROKE: EFFECTS ON MUSCLE FUNCTION, GAIT PERFORMANCE AND PERCEIVED PARTICIPATION

    Author : Ulla-Britt Flansbjer; Geriatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; neuropsychology; neurophysiology; Reproducibility; Neurology; Rehabilitation; sceletal; Muscle; Cerebrovascular Accident; Gait; Neurologi; neuropsykologi; neurofysiologi;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the effects of strength training on muscle function, gait performance and perceived participation in subjects with chronic mild to moderate post-stroke hemiparesis. A main impairment after stroke is reduced muscle strength. READ MORE

  6. 4. Older automobile drivers : medical aspects

    Author : Kurt Johansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Older drivers; Cognitive impairment; Accident risk; Medical examination; ;

    Abstract : Introduction: Older drivers (65+) are not a threat to traffic safety; the number of accidents involving older drivers is small compared to the number of younger drivers' accidents. However, a substantial number of studies have shown that when mileage is taken into consideration, older drivers have an increased risk for being involved in traffic accidents. READ MORE

  7. 5. Injuries in Skaraborg County, Sweden : surveillance, analysis, and evaluation of community intervention at municipal and county level

    Author : Robert Ekman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : accident; bicycle-helmet; children; community intervention; epidemiology; evaluation; injury; municipality-based program; prevention; process evaluation; safecommunity; traffic; school; unintentional injury.;

    Abstract : The Falköping Accident Prevention Program (FAPP) is based in Skaraborg County, Sweden. An injury register was started in 1978, and intervention began in 1979. Three years later the rate of injuries had fallen by 23%. READ MORE