Search for dissertations about: "Importance in ergonomics in daily life"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Importance in ergonomics in daily life.

  2. 1. Ergonomics for the improvement of health and safety of female workers in industrially developing countries

    Author : Pranee Chavalitsakulchai; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Work Environment; Industriell produktionsmiljö;

    Abstract : The thesis presents the results of an ergonomics survey which contains eleven studies in five different industries of Thailand and four different industries of Japan (Papers A to K). The aims of the studies were; (i) to identify priority problems of female workers in different industries from ergonomic points of view; (ii) to analyze and investigate these problems; (iii) to examine the ergonomics intervention practices at work places; and iv) to develop a practical method for appropriate ergonomics interventions at work for improving health and safety of female workers, particularly in industrially developing countries. READ MORE

  4. 2. Virtual environments as a tool for people with acquired brain injury

    Author : Mattias Wallergård; Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : People with acquired brain injury (ABI) often have problems leading an independent life due to impaired cognitive abilities. One way to address this is to let the patients practise activities of daily living as part of their rehabilitation process. However, some everyday activities can be difficult, inconvenient or risky to practise. READ MORE

  5. 3. On Symbolic Analysis of Discrete Event Systems Modeled as Automata with Variables

    Author : Zhennan Fei; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Partitioning Techniques; Discrete Event Systems; Supervisory Control Theory; Extended Fi- nite Automata; Binary Decision Diagrams;

    Abstract : In benefit of the current revolution in computer technology, nowadays, society is dependent on dedicated computer-aided systems more than ever to assist us in every aspect of daily life. Thereby, designing reliable control logic of those systems to avoid malfunctioning behavior is of importance. READ MORE

  6. 4. Rethinking the artificial urinary sphincter : from current knowledge to the development of a new smart device

    Author : Christine Reus; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Urinary incontinence (UI) plagues millions of women and men worldwide, leading to social stigma, low self-esteem, poor quality of life, and affects their loved ones. In women, frequent causes include childbirth, and in men prostate surgery for benign or malignant disease. READ MORE