Search for dissertations about: "Novices"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the word Novices.

  2. 21. The Making of an Expert Detective. Thinking and Deciding in Criminal Investigations

    Author : Ivar Fahsing; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Criminal investigation; Expert; Decision-Making; Abductive Reasoning;

    Abstract : Drawing on theoretical frameworks developed in social and cognitive psychology, this thesis examines the degree to which individual and systemic factors may compensate for inherent biases in criminal detectives’ judgments and decision-making. Study I – an interview study – explored criminal detectives’ views of critical factors related to decision making in homicide investigations. READ MORE

  4. 22. Computed tomography of the coronary arteries

    Author : Jonaz Ripsweden; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Non-invasive coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has become an important tool for visualisation of coronary arteries since the introduction of 64-channel detector CCTA in 2004. It has been proved to be especially beneficial for ruling out coronary artery disease (CAD) in selected patient populations, due to the high negative predictive value (NPV). READ MORE

  5. 23. Oral health care in nursing. Attitudes, priorities and education

    Author : Inger Wårdh; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Tandhygien;

    Abstract : The number of functionally dependent elderly with natural teeth is increasing. Daily oral health care for those living at nursing facilities is expected to be performed by the nursing staff but has been reported as unsatisfactory. This thesis focuses on the nursing staff's views on oral health care. READ MORE

  6. 24. Developing digital support for learning and diagnostic reasoning in clinical practice

    Author : Chunli Yan; Helena Lindgren; Juan Carlos Nieves; Lars-Erik Janlert; Franziska Klügl; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Clinical decision-support systems; knowledge representation; possibilistic logic; multi-agent systems; formal argumentation; ontology; automated decision making; inquiry dialogue; end-user development; continuing medical education; dementia;

    Abstract : The two main purposes of clinical decision-support systems (CDSSs) are to provide healthcare professionals decision-making support based on evidence-based medical knowledge, and a continuing medical education. This thesis focuses on both purposes and shows how fundamental theory in the field of artificial intelligence can be developed, adapted and implemented in a CDSS for supporting learning and diagnostic reasoning in clinical practice. READ MORE

  7. 25. The role of simulation technology for skills acquisition in image guided surgery

    Author : Gunnar Ahlberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Endoscopy; Laparoscopy; Virtual reality; Simulation; Proficiency-based training; Image guided surgery; Surgical education; Objective assessment.;

    Abstract : Technical proficiency is an essential ingredient in surgical competence, which has hitherto been poorly evaluated. The introduction of disruptive technology into the Operating Room (OR) with respect to operative procedures requires an equally disruptive paradigm shift in surgical training that matches the development in OR technology. READ MORE