Search for dissertations about: "hospital design 2011"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words hospital design 2011.

  2. 1. An Integrated Approach towards Model-Based Mechatronic Design

    Author : Ahsan Qamar; Jan Wikander; Hans Vangheluwe; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Mechatronics; mechatronic design; development process; conceptual design; model-based systems engineering MBSE ; model integration; SysML; model-driven engineering; consistency; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi; Software engineering; Programvaruteknik; Systems engineering; Systemteknik;

    Abstract : Mechatronic design is an enigma. On the one hand, mechatronic products promise enhanced functionality, and better performance at reduced cost. On the other hand, optimizing mechatronic design concepts is a major challenge to overcome during the design process. READ MORE

  4. 2. The Patient–Health-professional Interaction in a Hospital Setting

    Author : Eva Jangland; Lena Gunningberg; Maria Carlsson; Ewa Lundgren; Ania Willman; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; The patient–health-professional interaction; relationship; complaints; patient participation; hospital setting; quality of care; content analysis; phenomenography; intervention; Caring sciences; Vårdvetenskap; Caring Sciences; Vårdvetenskap;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis was to describe patient−health-professional interactions in a hospital setting, with a specific focus on the surgical care unit. The thesis consists of four studies and includes both qualitative and quantitative studies. READ MORE

  5. 3. Architecture and Ageing : On the Interaction between Frail Older People and the Built Environment

    Author : Jonas E Andersson; Magnus Rönn; Eva Henriksen; Benyamin Scwarz; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; residential care home architecture; architecture competition; user values and planning considerations; appropriate space for ageing; homelikeness; societal building;

    Abstract : This doctoral thesis deals with the type of architecture that materializes when age-related problems become a long-term condition (LTC) and gradually restrain the individual’s ability to perform activities in daily life (ADL). Their life situation necessitates a support from relatives or municipal eldercare staff in order for them to continue to participate in everyday living. READ MORE

  6. 4. Competing logics in hospital mergers : the case of the Karolinska University Hospital

    Author : Soki Choi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Today there is no doubt that mergers have permeated all sectors of society, including health care. Starting in the US, extensive waves of hospital mergers occurred at a record pace in the 1980’s typically justified by promising dramatic financial and operational improvements. READ MORE

  7. 5. On the Design and Evaluation of an eHealth System for Management of Patients in Out-of-Hospital Care

    Author : Anna Gund; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; disease management; personalized care; web-based; internet; eHealth; heart failure; attitudes.; neonatal home healthcare; chronic diseases; home monitoring; telemedicine; health informatics; out-of-hospital care;

    Abstract : This thesis covers the design and evaluation of a generic web-based eHealth system into real clinical settings. Moreover, the use of an off-the-shelf video communication system for out-of-hospital care is tested and evaluated. READ MORE