Search for dissertations about: "Partner Strategies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 97 swedish dissertations containing the words Partner Strategies.

2. 1. On Manufacturing Strategies : Competing Through Inter-Organizational Collaboration

   Author : Mats Winroth; Terje Kristoffer Lien; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing Strategies; collaborative settings; manufacturing systems; Manufacturing engineering and work sciences; Produktion och arbetsvetenskap;

   Abstract : Globalization increases the competition among small and medium sized companies. It is possible for their customers, often large systems integrators, to choose suppliers from all around the world. Swedish suppliers are often not competitive only regarding cost consequently simple work tasks are more and more located in low wage countries. READ MORE

4. 2. Symbol-based communication intervention for individuals with Rett syndrome : Current practices, assessment of visual attention, and communication partner strategies

   Author : Helena Wandin; Karin Sonnander; Per Lindberg; Mariann Hedström; Jakob Åsberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; aided communication; augmentative and alternative communication AAC ; assessment tools; communication intervention; eye-gaze technology; partner strategies; Rett syndrome; visual attention; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health Care Research;

   Abstract : Individuals with Rett syndrome need extensive support to actively participate in social interaction and to develop their communication. The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate communication intervention for individuals with Rett syndrome, especially aided symbol-based communication and partner strategies. READ MORE

5. 3. Intimate partner violence in Nicaragua : studies on ending abuse, child growth, and contraception

   Author : Virgilio Mariano Salazar Torres; Ulf Högberg; Ann Öhman; Eliette Valladares; Rachel Jewkes; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Intimate partner violence; IPV; child growth; contraception; pregnancy; Nicaragua; ending abuse; Public health science; Folkhälsovetenskap; folkhälsa; Public health;

   Abstract : Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a pervasive, worldwide public health problem and one of the most common violations of human rights. The aim of this thesis were twofold: (i) to study the process and factors related to ending of IPV of Nicaraguan women and (ii) to examine to what extent IPV exposure is associated with the child linear growth and women’s contraceptive use after pregnancy. READ MORE

6. 4. Partner relationship in couples living with atrial fibrillation

   Author : Tomas Dalteg; Eva Benzein; Dan Malm; Anna Sandgren; Anna-Karin Edberg; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Atrial fibrillation; cardiac disease; couples; partner-relationship;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to describe and explore how the partner relationship of patient–partner dyads isaffected following cardiac disease and, in particular, atrial fibrillation (AF) in one of the spouses.The thesis is based on four individual studies with different designs: descriptive (I), explorative (II, IV), and cross-sectional (III). READ MORE

7. 5. The supporting conversation partner in disordered communication

   Author : Karin Eriksson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; conversational interaction; supported communication; aphasia; Parkinson’s disease; conversation partners; communication partner training; cognitive factors; assessment;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of the thesis was to examine some aspects of conversation partners (CP) of people with communication disorder caused by stroke-induced aphasia or Parkinson’s disease (PwCD). Central questions were (i) can conversation partners learn to adapt their communicative behaviour in conversation to the specific needs of the persons with communication impairment and (ii) are there any associations between characteristics of the participants in conversation and the ability to be a supportive communication partner? Factors that might influence the quantitative measurement of communicative behaviour were also examined. READ MORE