Search for dissertations about: "modified Delphi study"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words modified Delphi study.

  2. 1. Segmentation and differentiation in defence supply chain design : A dynamic purchasing portfolio model for defence procurement

    Author : Thomas Ekström; Per Hilletofth; Alastair Finlan; Per Skoglund; Lisa Ellram; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; purchasing portfolio model; segmentation and differentiation; segmentation model; supply chain strategy; military logistics; defence procurement; defence supply chain design; modified Delphi study; portföljmodell; segmentering och differentiering; segmenterings-modell; försörjningsstrategi; militär logistik; försvarsanskaffning; utformning av militära försörjningskedjor; modifierad Delphistudie; Krigsvetenskap; War Studies;

    Abstract : An important priority in the current Swedish Defence Bill is to increase the operational warfighting capability of the Swedish Armed Forces, which has implications for the defence supply chain. A recent study suggested that the Swedish Armed Forces should use segmentation of supplies and differentiation of supply chains to enable an affordable supply chain design (SCD). READ MORE

  4. 2. Affective disorders and their treatments : implications for thyroid function

    Author : Ingrid Lieber; Ursula Werneke; Michael Ott; Mats Eliasson; John McGrath; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Bipolar disorder; affective disorder; lithium; thyroid dysfunction; hyperthyroidism; hypothyroidism; Delphi-consensus; psykiatri; Psychiatry;

    Abstract : BackgroundThe relationship between affective disorders, mood-stabilisers and thyroid dysfunction is complex and poorly understood. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction can overlap with symptoms of affective disorder, destabilise mood, and impact physical health. READ MORE

  5. 3. Science and practice of balanced scorecard in a hospital in Pakistan : feasibility, context, design and implementation

    Author : Fauziah Rabbani; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Balanced Scorecard; low-income countries; hospital; systematic review; organizational culture; leadership; modified Delphi; indicators; context; Pettigrew s framework; case study; implementation; barriers; strategic processes.;

    Abstract : Background: Millennium Goals emphasize good governance and health systems research. In Pakistan, hospitals provide the major bulk of both basic and advanced care. READ MORE

  6. 4. Disaster response and preparedness : Focus on hospital incident command groups and emergency department registered nurses

    Author : Jason Murphy; Anders Rüter; Lisa Kurland; Monica Rådestad; Ahmadreza Djalali; Birgitta Wireklint Sundström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; Sophiahemmet Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: While disasters per definition are rare, incidents that cause mass casualties that threaten to overwhelm its limited resources are an ever-present risk. Disaster medicine is a specific discipline of medicine dedicated to providing adequate health care to patients of major incidents through the development of preventive-, preparedness-, response and recovery interventions. READ MORE

  7. 5. ICELANDIC NURSING HOME RESIDENTS: THEIR MORTALITY, HEALTH, FUNCTIONAL PROFILE, AND CARE QUALITY, USING THE MINIMUM DATA SET OVER TIME

    Author : Ingibjörg Hjaltadottir; Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; geriatric nursing; quality indicators; Minimum Data Set; nursing homes; health needs assessment; Older people;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate trends over time in residents’ health status, functional profile and predictors of mortality at admission to Icelandic nursing homes and in addition to determine upper and lower thresholds for Minimum Data Set (MDS) Quality Indicators, to investigate the prevalence of quality indicators over time and their association with the health status and functional profile of residents in Icelandic nursing homes. Studies I and II included 2,206 persons assessed over 11 years (1996-2006). READ MORE