Search for dissertations about: "outcomes assessment"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 503 swedish dissertations containing the words outcomes assessment.

2. 11. Measures, interventions, and outcomes: exploring inpatient psychiatric care

   Author : Ove Sonesson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; clinical research; inpatient psychiatric care; assessment; validity; reliability; outcome; psychosocial functioning; GAF; classification of interventions; KVÅ;

   Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to investigate interventions and outcomes in psychiatric inpatient care through the use of assessment scales and database information. Another aim was to contribute to the knowledge of the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale in regard to reliability, validity and as a measure of the outcome of treatment. READ MORE

4. 12. Road Ecology for Environmental Assessment

   Author : Mårten Karlson; Berit Balfors; Ulla Mörtberg; Jo Treweek; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Roads; Railways; Biodiversity; Environmental Assessment; GIS; Decision Support; Mark- och vattenteknik; Land and Water Resources Engineering;

   Abstract : Transport infrastructure is closely linked to several politically relevant sustainability issues, and since 1985 a formalized environmental assessment process is linked to planning and construction of new roads and railways in the EU (EU directives 85/337/EEC and 2001/42). The aim of the environmental assessment process is to think in advance; to identify, predict and evaluate significant environmental changes resulting from a proposed activity, in order to adjust the proposed activity accordingly and to avoid unnecessary and unexpected consequences. READ MORE

5. 13. Long-term outcomes of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adolescents

   Author : Karin Melin; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adolescent; child; cognitive behavioral therapy; follow-up; obsessive-compulsive disorder; sertraline; symptom assessment; self-assessment;

   Abstract : Aim: The overall aim of this thesis is to investigate the long-term course and outcome of pediatric OCD following evidence-based treatment of pediatric OCD. Outcome is assessed with regard to severity of OCD symptoms (Studies I-III), psychosocial functioning (Studies I & II), and depressive symptoms (Study II). READ MORE

6. 14. Oropharyngeal dysphagia in adults: Prevalence, professional practices, patient perspectives and treatment outcomes

   Author : Maribeth Caya Rivelsrud; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Swallowing; assessment; rehabilitation; quality of life; evidence base;

   Abstract : Background: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is defined as any disruption in the transportation of food/liquids safely and efficiently from the mouth, through the pharynx and into the esophagus. The underlying causes of OD in adults are numerous and the consequences may have devastating effects on a person’s health and quality of life. READ MORE

7. 15. Towards Horizontal Environmental Assessment for Supply Chain and Logistics Management

   Author : Sajed Abukhader; Förpackningslogistik; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Electronic Commerce; Life Cycle Assessment; Horizontal Assessment; Operations Management; Supply Chain Management; Mechanical engineering; Environmental Management; vibration and acoustic engineering; vacuum technology; Maskinteknik; hydraulics; vakuumteknik; vibrationer; akustik; hydraulik; Logistics Management;

   Abstract : Electronic commerce (E-commerce) is one of the issues that are expected to influence the various logistics and supply chain processes/operations including: production, packaging, warehousing, transportation, etc. Consequently, the environmental implications of E-commerce are of concern and interest. READ MORE