Search for dissertations about: "goal assessment"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 285 swedish dissertations containing the words goal assessment.

  1. 11. From Science to Policy : Improving environmental risk assessment andmanagement of chemicals

    Author : Marlene Ågerstrand; Christina Rudén; Magnus Breitholtz; Misse Wester; Andreas Kortenkamp; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; environmental risk assessment; chemicals; pharmaceuticals; transparency; predictability; accuracy; consistency; voluntary initiatives; ecotoxicity data; reliability evaluation; relevance evaluation; non-standard test data; CSR; risk management.;

    Abstract : A complex process like risk assessment and the subsequent risk management decision makingshould be regularly evaluated, in order to assess the need to improve its workings. In this thesisthree related matters are addressed: evaluation of environmental risk management strategies,evaluation of environmental risk assessments, and how ecotoxicity data from the open scientificliterature can be used in a systematic way in regulatory risk assessments. READ MORE

  2. 12. Perceived Participation in Discharge Planning and Health Related Quality of Life after Stroke

    Author : Ann-Helene Almborg; Stig Berg; Elisabeth Hamrin; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Discharge planning; Goal-setting; Health related quality of life; ICF; Information; Needs assessment; Patient participation; Relatives participation; Social activities; Stroke;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the patients’ and their relatives’ perceived participation in discharge planning after stroke and the patients’ health-related quality of life, depressive symptoms, performance of personal daily activities and social activities in connection with discharge. Another aim was to evaluate the psychometric assumptions of the SF-36 for Swedish stroke patients. READ MORE

  3. 13. Individually Tailored Treatment in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain : Development and Evaluation of a Behavioural Medicine Intervention in Primary Health Care

    Author : Pernilla Åsenlöf; Per Lindberg; Eva Denison; Björn Gerdle; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Caring sciences; behavioural medicine; goal assessment; tailored treatment; chronic pain; physical therapy; primary health care; Vårdvetenskap; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with clinical pain intervention research from a behavioural medicine perspective. The general aim was to develop and evaluate an individually tailored treatment protocol focused on pain management in everyday life in people who experience persistent musculoskeletal pain. READ MORE

  4. 14. The Chinese Volvo : Sino-Foreign Joint Ventures and Perceived Performance

    Author : Åsa Käfling; Bo Hellgren; Elisabeth Sundin; Fredrik Tell; Thomas Kalling; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sino-foreign joint ventures; international joint ventures; perceived performance; goal; stakeholder relations; political influence; control; China; Sino-utländska samriskföretag; internationella samriskföretag; uppfattat utfall; mål; intressentrelationer; politiskt inflytande; kontroll; Kina; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation describes and analyzes the perceived performance of Sino-foreign joint ventures. The dissertation is based on an in-depth qualitative longitudinal real time case study of the joint venture known as Jinan Hua Wo Truck Corporation (Hua Wo), between Volvo Trucks and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co. Ltd. in China. READ MORE

  5. 15. Appetite in patients with heart failure : Assessment, prevalence and related factors

    Author : Christina Andreae; Kristofer Årestedt; Anna Strömberg; Anna Forsberg; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Appetite; Age; Cognitive function; Depression; Health status; Heart failure; Malnutrition; Physical activity; Psychometrics; Pharmacotherapy; Sleep;

    Abstract : Background: Appetite is an important component in nutrition for maintaining the food intake needed by the body. Decreased appetite is a common clinical problem in patients with heart failure. It has a negative impact on food intake and possibly on malnutrition and health outcomes. READ MORE