Search for dissertations about: "Healthcare information technology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 182 swedish dissertations containing the words Healthcare information technology.

  2. 1. Information Security in Distributed Healthcare : Exploring the Needs for Achieving Patient Safety and Patient Privacy

    Author : Rose-Mharie Åhlfeldt; Benkt Wangler; Eva Söderström; Simone Fischer-Hübner; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Computer and systems science; Data- och systemvetenskap; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap; Technology;

    Abstract : In healthcare, patient information is a critical factor. The right information at the right time is a necessity in order to provide the best possible care for a patient. Patient information must also be protected from unauthorized access in order to protect patient privacy. READ MORE

  4. 2. With Lives on the Line : How Users Respond to a Highly Mandated Information System Implementation - A Longitudinal Study

    Author : Andreas Hedrén; Pär Ågerfalk; Franck Tétard; James Sallis; Susan A. Brown; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; attitude; mandates; use; longitudinal; healthcare; information systems; Information Systems; Informationssystem;

    Abstract : Some people are forced to use a specific technology in their work. Should they resist, people die. This thesis examines the implementation of a Patient Data Management System for the critical care departments at two Swedish hospitals. The degree of mandate to use a technology varies along a spectrum anchored between none and absolute. READ MORE

  5. 3. Maternal Healthcare in Low-Resource Settings: Investigations of IT as a resource

    Author : Hawa Nyende; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Maternal Healthcare; Value-based healthcare; Low-resource settings; Service-dominant Logic; Value Co-creation; Information Technology; Task-shifting strategy;

    Abstract : Maternal mortality is a major problem especially in developing countries. Maternal deaths are partly attributed to the limited access to healthcare and a shortage of medically trained health professionals who can provide maternal healthcare service. Approaches have been adopted to improve access and quality of healthcare. READ MORE

  6. 4. From Macro to Nano : Electrokinetic Transport and Surface Control

    Author : Gaspard Pardon; Wouter van der Wijngaart; Philippe Renaud; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; microsystem; nanosystem; microfluidic; nanofluidic; surface modification; surface property; electrokinetics; model; simulation; material; polymer; thiol-ene; microfabrication; nanofabrication; micromanufacturing; nanomanufacturing; breath sampling; aerosol precipitation; corona discharge; electrostatic precipitation; grafting chemistry; click chemistry; nanopore; nanoporous membrane; photolithography; photopatterning; photografting; microfluidics; nanofluidics; oste; OSTE ; OSTEmer; lab-on-chip; loc; point-of-care; poc; biocompatibility; diagnostics; breath analysis; fuel cell; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik; Teknisk materialvetenskap; Materials Science and Engineering; Fysik; Physics; Medical Technology; Medicinsk teknologi;

    Abstract : Today, the growing and aging population, and the rise of new global threats on human health puts an increasing demand on the healthcare system and calls for preventive actions. To make existing medical treatments more efficient and widely accessible and to prevent the emergence of new threats such as drug-resistant bacteria, improved diagnostic technologies are needed. READ MORE

  7. 5. Management information systems in process-oriented healthcare organisations

    Author : Anna Andersson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Management information systems; Information policy; healthcare organisations; computer-based management; Computer science; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis work was to develop a management information system model for process-oriented healthcare organisations. The study explores two questions: “What kinds of requirements do healthcare managers place on information systems?” and “How can the work and information systems of healthcare managers and care providers be incorporated into process-oriented healthcare organisations?”The background to the study was the process orientation of Swedish healthcare organisations. READ MORE