Search for dissertations about: "Quality improvement"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 963 swedish dissertations containing the words Quality improvement.
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21. Prevention of pressure ulcers in patients with hip fractures : Definition, measurement and improvement of the quality of care
Abstract : The aims of the present thesis were to survey the prevalence and incidence ofpressure ulcers in patients with hip fracture and to investigate nursing staffknowledge and documentation regarding pressure ulcer prevention for the samepatient group. Another aim was to test the effect of three preventive interventions:risk assessment and pressure ulcer grading, a pressure-reducing mattress and aneducational programme. READ MORE
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22. Towards improvement of geometrical quality for manual assembly parts
Abstract : Geometrical variation affects all mass-produced products. This variation will lead to deviations from the nominal design of the product both in terms of aesthetical and functional properties. Geometrical variation originates either from the manufacturing of the parts or from the assembly process. READ MORE
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23. The existence of logistics quality deficiencies and the impact of information quality in the dyadic order fulfillment process
Abstract : Measuring logistics quality is related to meeting customer expectations and needs, regardless of what those may be. Both over- and under-performance of logistics quality were found in previous studies. Diverging perceptions of logistics performance between customer and supplier were also fo.und in previous studies. READ MORE
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24. Expressions of shared interpretations - Intangible outcomes of continuous quality improvement efforts in health- and elderly care
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
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25. Antecedents for Quality Management in Small and Medium Enterprises
Abstract : Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are fundamental pillars of any national economy, often employing more people than large companies. Unlike larger companies, however, they often lack systematic ways to improve their operations. READ MORE