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  1. 1. Towards optimized instrument panels

    Author : Carl Jörgen Normark; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Design; Industriell design;

    Abstract : Today, automobiles are becoming more and more technologically complex, with more and more built-in driver information systems. This increases the amount and range of information the driver needs to be aware of while driving. READ MORE

  2. 2. Patient empowerment during the transition to adulthood in young persons with chronic conditions

    Author : Mariela Acuña Mora; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; chronic conditions; cross-sectional study; descriptive review; instrument development; longitudinal research; patient empowerment; transition; young persons;

    Abstract : During the transition to adulthood and adult care young persons with chronic conditions (CCs) are in need of developing the skills necessary to manage their condition, communicate with the healthcare provider, participate in the decision-making process and become autonomous. In order to help them develop such skills, patient empowerment has been suggested as a relevant approach. READ MORE

  3. 3. Cyberbullying in Childhood and Adolescence - Assessment, Coping, and the Role of Appearance

    Author : Sofia Berne; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; cyberbullying; body esteem; appearance-related cyberbullying; coping strategies; gender differences; instrument review;

    Abstract : Cyberbullying is a relatively new form of bullying that is conducted through modern information and communication technology. This thesis examines different aspects of cyberbullying, and is comprised of three parts. READ MORE

  4. 4. Quality in palliative care from the patient perspective : Instrument development, perceptions of care received and the importance of care

    Author : Tuva Sandsdalen; Bodil Wilde-Larsson; Selvald Høye; Ingrid Rystedt; Vigdis Grøndahl Abrahamsen; Reidun Hov; Britt-Marie Ternstedt; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; organization-related conditions; palliative care; patient perspective; person-related conditions; psychometric evaluation; quality of care; QPP-PC; systematic review; organisasjonsrelaterte forhold; palliative behandling og omsorg; pasient perspektiv; personrelaterte forhold; psykometrisk evaluering; kvalitet; QPP-PC; systematisk oversikt; Nursing Science; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : The overall aim was to investigate the quality of palliative care from the patient perspective, to adapt and psychometrically evaluate the Quality from Patients’ Perspective instrument specific to palliative care (QPP-PC) and investigate the relationship between the combination of person- and organization-related conditions and patients’ perceptions of care quality.Methods: In the systematic literature review (I), 23 studies from 6 databases and reference lists in 2014 were synthesized by integrative thematic analysis. READ MORE

  5. 5. Treatment Evaluation and Screening of Autism

    Author : Bengt Persson; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; screening of infants; children; adults; TEACCH; Autism; treatment review; Psykologi; Autism;

    Abstract : The aims of this thesis were: to review studies of treatment evaluation from the years 1992-2002; to evaluate the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children, TEACCH, treatment model for adults and children with autism; to develop and evaluate a screening instrument for early detection of autism and other developmental deficits, SEEK. The instruments used were: the Altman Checklist for Evaluating Medical Research; the Adult and Adolescent PsychoEducational Profile, AAPEP; and the SEEK. READ MORE