Search for dissertations about: "Department of Health Sciences."

Showing result 21 - 25 of 352 swedish dissertations containing the words Department of Health Sciences..

  2. 21. The use of the intelligent powered toothbrush in health technology

    Author : Johan Flyborg; Johan Sanmartin Berglund; Henrik Jansson; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Applied health technology; Elderly; Oral health; Cognitive impairment; Tillämpad hälsoteknik; Applied Health Technology;

    Abstract : BackgroundApplied health technology is a research field that ties together several disciplines to improve and preserve the health and quality of life of individuals and society. Helping especially elderly to meet the above goals is an important and necessary task and assistive technology and collection of health data are part of this work. READ MORE

  4. 22. Everyday problems in men with prostate cancer : aspects of micturition, indwelling urinary catheter treatment and sexual life

    Author : Liselotte Jakobsson; Högskolan Kristianstad; []
    Keywords : MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nursing; Omvårdnad;

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  5. 23. Identifying and Improving Quality of Care at an Emergency Department : Patient and healthcare professional perspectives

    Author : Åsa Muntlin; Lena Gunningberg; Marianne Carlsson; Ulrica Nilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; nursing; emergency department; quality improvement; evidence-based care; patient perspectives; healthcare professional perspectives; pain management; intervention; implementation; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences in Medical Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Patients in the emergency department are not always satisfied with the care received and the nursing care in the emergency department is sometimes described as instrumental and non-holistic. Structured quality improvement work and evidence-based practice are needed. READ MORE

  6. 24. Essays in Environmental Management and Economics: Public Health, Risk and Strategic Environmental Assessment

    Author : Daniel Slunge; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; risk; risk perception; public health; strategic environmental assessment; institutions; governance; willingness to pay; protective behaviour; vector-borne diseases; ticks; TBE; tick-borne encephalitis; Lyme borreliosis; climate change;

    Abstract : Abstract Current large-scale environmental and climate change leads to the emergence of new and potentially dramatic risks for individuals and societies. The welfare costs associated with these risks largely depend on our ability to take them into account in decision-making and adapt to new circumstances. READ MORE

  7. 25. Registered nurse-led emergency department triage : organisation, allocation of acuity ratings and triage decision making

    Author : Katarina Göransson; Anna Ehrenberg; Margareta Ehnfors; Gun Nordström; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Accuracy; Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale; concordance; decision making; emergency department; patient scenarios; registered nurses; survey; think aloud; triage; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing Science;

    Abstract : Successful triage is the basis for sound emergency department (ED) care, whereas unsuccessful triage could result in adverse outcomes. ED triage is a rather unexplored area in the Swedish health care system. This thesis contributes to our understanding of this complex nursing task. READ MORE