Search for dissertations about: "Outcomes measures"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 460 swedish dissertations containing the words Outcomes measures.

  2. 1. Patient Reported Outcomes and Orthopedic Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Author : Korosh Hekmat; Malmö Institutionen för kliniska vetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Orthopaedic Surgery; Patient Reported Outcomes; Outcomes; Epidemiology;

    Abstract : Orthopedic surgery is used effectively in many patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis RA). The aim of modern pharmacologic treatment is to prevent joint destruction and reduce the need for orthopedic surgery. Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are important measures of the burden of RA. READ MORE

  4. 2. Measures that matter : Facilitating literacy through targeted instruction and assistive technology

    Author : Thomas Nordström; Idor Svensson; Stefan Gustafson; Rickard Carlsson; Dave Edyburn; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Targeted instruction; intervention; assistive technology; reading difficulties; Riktad undervisningsinsats; intervention; assisterande teknik; lässvårigheter; Psychology; Psykologi; Special Education; Specialpedagogik; Education; Pedagogik;

    Abstract : The acquisition of reading skills is one of the most important academic outcomes, as reading enables the individual to acquire knowledge and to actively take part in society. Despite research and educational progress, not all students develop their reading skills to a level that meet academic or societal demands. READ MORE

  5. 3. Individual perspectives on outcomes in Diabetes

    Author : Sixten Borg; Hälsoekonomi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Patient-reported outcomes measures PROM ; Patient-reported experience measures PREM ; Diabetes;

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  6. 4. Expressions of shared interpretations - Intangible outcomes of continuous quality improvement efforts in health- and elderly care

    Author : Annika Nordin; Boel Andersson-Gäre; Ann-Christine Andersson; Bill Lucas; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Continuous quality improvement; Improvement science; Outcomes;

    Abstract : This thesis is anchored in improvement science, the research field of improvement. Improvement science describes and explores improvement in real-life contexts and “system of profound knowledge” (Deming, 2000) is a cornerstone. READ MORE

  7. 5. Assessment of assistive technology : outcomes, costs and quality

    Author : Ursula Hass; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Technology assessment aims at providing information about costs and effects, in order to support decision making and resource allocation. The purpose of this thesis is to, through empirical studies on assistive technologies, investigate the contribution of various kinds of outcome measures, and provide knowledge about outcomes, costs and quality of services. READ MORE