Search for dissertations about: "Emergency Planning"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 55 swedish dissertations containing the words Emergency Planning.

  2. 16. An Operations Research Approach for Daily Emergency Management

    Author : Niki Matinrad; Tobias Andersson Granberg; Jan T. Lundgren; Anna Fredriksson; Melanie Reuter-Oppermann; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Emergency services play a vital role in society by providing help to affected people and minimizing damage to public and private assets as well as the environment during emergencies. However, these organizations deal with problems of increasing demand uncertainty and resource shortage over time. READ MORE

  4. 17. Supply disruptions and the allocation of emergency reserves

    Author : Clas Bergström; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This dissertation considers a country that faces uncertain and intermittent disruptions of a single import. It focuses on the possibility of stockpiling the good to hedge against the adverse effects of interrupted supplies. READ MORE

  5. 18. Persons who frequently visit the psychiatric emergency room : who are they and what are their needs?

    Author : Manuela Schmidt; Psykisk hälsa och psykiatrisk hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health and Caring Sciences; Hälsovetenskap;

    Abstract : Persons who frequently visit psychiatric emergency rooms (PERs) account for a disproportionately high number of total visits to PERs. They have needs just as any other human beings do. Yet in addition, they also have specific daily function needs, service needs, and needs for professional healthcare. READ MORE

  6. 19. Decision Support for Emergency Response to Multiple Natural Hazards : CHALLENGES AND NEEDS

    Author : Viktor Sköld Gustafsson; Tobias Andersson Granberg; Mattias Hjerpe; Martin Waldemarsson; Margaret Mcnamee; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Global warming exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels will very likely lead to unavoidable increases of several climate hazards in the coming decades. Climate change phenomena can increase the risk of several extreme weather events, leading to risks of what is commonly considered as natural hazards, for instance landslides and forest fires. READ MORE

  7. 20. Emergency contraception among young people in Uganda : user and provider perspectives

    Author : Josaphat K Byamugisha; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Emergency contraception; young people; acceptability; utilization; health care workers; Uganda;

    Abstract : Background: The maternal mortality ratio for Uganda is 435/100,000 live births. Between 12-30 percent of the maternal deaths are due to induced abortions. According to the 2007 Uganda demographic and health survey (UDHS), the contraceptive prevalence rate was 24 percent and only 18 percent used modern contraceptives. READ MORE