Search for dissertations about: "Hospital problem"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 241 swedish dissertations containing the words Hospital problem.
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1. In-hospital family-witnessed adult resuscitation : Perspectives of patients, families and healthcare professionals
Abstract : Background Several international organizations recommend family-witnessed resuscitation (FWR) in hospitals, which means that the family should be offered to be present during resuscitation. These recommendations are based on research that shows that it is usually beneficial for the family to be present. READ MORE
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2. Data based configuration decisions in hospital construction projects
Abstract : The purpose of hospital buildings is to enable the diagnosis, treatment and caring of patients. Hospital configurations are therefore complex and deficient functionality at the final delivery of construction projects are a known issue. Configuration management is essential to ensure that all required functions are fulfilled. READ MORE
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3. Frail and Elderly Hospital Patients : The Challenge of Participation in Medical Decision Making
Abstract : Background: In research, patient participation in medical decision-making has been shown to be associated with higher patient satisfaction and improvement of treatment outcomes. But when it comes to patient participation when being old and frail there are pitfalls and the research in this area is sparse. READ MORE
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4. Pressure Ulcer Prevention : Performance and Implementation in Hospital Settings
Abstract : Background: Pressure ulcers are related to reduced quality of life for patients and high costs for health care. Guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention have been available for many years but the problem remains. READ MORE
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5. A systematic approach to improving pharmacotherapy in the elderly
Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate whether a structured and systematic approach on improving pharmacotherapy in the elderly (the LIMM-model) would lead to a more appropriate and accurate drug use in the elderly. The elderly use many drugs and are more prone to suffer from adverse drug reaction. READ MORE