Search for dissertations about: "decisionmaking"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 54 swedish dissertations containing the word decisionmaking.

  2. 16. Markers of hemodynamic state and heart failure as predictors for outcome in cardiac surgery : with special reference to mixed venous oxygen saturation and natriuretic peptides

    Author : Jonas Holm; Rolf Svedjeholm; Erik Håkanson; Farkas Vanky; Jan van der Linden; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Postoperative heart failure or low cardiac output syndrome is the major cause for morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery. Unfortunately commonly used methods to assess hemodynamic state and heart failure are not well documented with regard to outcome. READ MORE

  4. 17. Beyond IT and Productivity : Effects of Digitized Information Flows in Grocery Distribution

    Author : Åsa Horzella; Birger Rapp; Thomas Falk; Bo Carlsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; IT; Productivity Paradox; Effects; Information Flows; Grocery Distribution; Supply Chain; Business and economics; Ekonomi; Economic Information Systems; Ekonomiska informationssystem;

    Abstract : During the last decades organizations have made large investments in Information Technology (IT). The effects of these investments have been studied in business and academic communities over the years. A large amount of research has been conducted on the relation between the investments in IT and productivity growth. READ MORE

  5. 18. Pipe failure assessment and decision support system for a smart operation and maintenance : A comprehensive literature review and a conceptual decision analysis model proposal

    Author : Roya Meydani; John Leander; Andreas Lindhe; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Urban pipeline systems’ rehabilitation; Infrastructure management; Decision-modeling; Decision analysis; Problem structuring; Uncertainty; Bayesian decision theory; Utility-based decision-making.; Urbana ledningssystemsunderhåll; Infrastruktur förvaltning; Beslutsmod- ellering; Beslutsanalys; Problembeskrivning; Osäkerhet; Bayesiansk beslutsteori; Nyttobaserad beslutsmodell; Bro- och stålbyggnad; Structural Engineering and Bridges;

    Abstract : The reported research provides a rough guide to the best practice of decision modeling concerning urban pipeline systems’ rehabilitation. The thesis aims to bring attention to the fact that a proper decision-making model is a cornerstone for efficient infrastructure management. READ MORE

  6. 19. No more water, but fire next time : The conflict between environmental aims and social claims in Louisiana's post-Katrina coastal planning

    Author : David O Byrne; LUCSUS; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Coastal management; Environmental movements; Deltaic systems; Problem-solving research; Sustainable development; Mississippi River Delta;

    Abstract : There are two levels to this thesis, the examination of the particular case and the exposition of the general approach. The case the thesis deals with is Louisiana’s coastal land-loss crisis and what can and should be done about it. READ MORE

  7. 20. Health-economic evaluations of person-centred care

    Author : Laura Pirhonen; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Person-centred care; Economic evaluation; Cost-effectiveness; Health outcomes; Markov model; Randomized controlled trial; Acute coronary syndrome; Chronic heart failure; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;

    Abstract : Person-centred care aims at making the individual partake in the healthcare decisionmaking and at supporting individual health management. This stands in contrast to usual care, which typically has more focus on the particular disease at hand, rather than on the person behind the disease. READ MORE