Search for dissertations about: "Marie Elf"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Marie Elf.
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1. Modelling and simulation as planning tools for improvement of the quality of health care environments : towards a conceptual model of a care process
Abstract : Planning for and designing new health care environments that meet the standards of contemporary and future health care are complex tasks. Understanding the nature of the health care environment and the care process is essential for a successful design process. READ MORE
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2. Modelling of Care Processes. The use of Simulation Models for the Design of Health Care Environments
Abstract : The necessity to improve the building design process is stressed in many studies. Communication in the early stages of the process is particularly important and it is suggested that this influences the quality of the whole process. READ MORE
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3. Should I stay or should I go – Factors associated with hospitalization risk among older persons in Sweden
Abstract : An increasingly older population will most likely lead to greater demands on the health care system, as older age is associated with an increased risk of having acute and chronic conditions. The number of diseases or disabilities is not the only marker of the amount of health care utilized, as persons may seek hospitalization without a disease and/or illness that requires hospital healthcare. READ MORE
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4. The quality of the physical environment and its association with activities and well-being among older people in residential care facilities
Abstract : The physical environment can influence older people’s health and well-being, and is often mentioned as being an important factor for person-centred care. Due to high levels of frail health, many older people spend a majority of their time within care facilities and depend on the physical environment for support in their daily life. READ MORE
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5. "English Philology is just a Bubble" : Unconventional Metaphors in English as a Lingua Franca
Abstract : The present thesis investigates unconventional metaphors in English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). Empirical approaches in metaphor research have gained prominence, yet methodologies could benefit from more transparent procedural descriptions and efforts to decrease researcher intuition in the data analysis. READ MORE