Search for dissertations about: "Department of Health Sciences."
Showing result 1 - 5 of 350 swedish dissertations containing the words Department of Health Sciences..
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1. Getting the transport right - for what? : What transport policy can tell us about the construction of sustainability
Abstract : This thesis studies transport as a governing tool that shapes the physical environment and human society, as well as having environmental impacts. The aim is to learn what policy for transport can say about what sustainability means and does. READ MORE
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2. Handling severe uncertainty in strategic project appraisal : Methods and applications of context analysis
Abstract : The long-term success or failure of a strategic project is largely shaped by its context. Therefore, the assessment of the external factors influencing the fulfilment of project long-term goals is vital for the effective project appraisal and planning. READ MORE
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3. Ticks - ecology, new hazards, and relevance for public health
Abstract : Ticks and tick-borne diseases are ranking second only to mosquitoes as vectors of pathogens responsible for diseases in both humans and domestic animals. In the countries around the Baltic Sea, two medically important tick species are increasing both in range and abundance, and the public health threat posed by tick-borne diseases in this area is steadily growing. READ MORE
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4. Striving for Autonomy : Health sciences teachers’ enactment of policy
Abstract : Abstract This thesis explores how teachers within the health sciences enact education policy. The questions address how teachers’ choices related to the design of courses and curricula are made in the light of reforms that emphasise standardisation and transparency. READ MORE
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5. Enabling the performance of nurses in rural Guatemala : the role of relationships
Abstract : Background: Enhancing the performance of front-line health workers serving vulnerable populations is crucial for redressing inequities. Traditional approaches have focused on introducing technical solutions, such as guidelines and incentives, to modify performance outcomes. READ MORE