Search for dissertations about: "patient organisations"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words patient organisations.

  2. 1. Patient Patients? : Achieving Patient Empowerment through active participation, increased knowledge and organisation

    Author : Sophie Söderholm Werkö; Victor Pestoff; Birgitta Olsson; Gemma Donnelly-Cox; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; patients; empowerment; patient organisations; participation; representation; influence; membership; co-production; intense dedication; diabetes; health care; Sweden; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Administration; företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : This study examines patient empowerment in two local diabetes branch organisations in Sweden. In particular, the study focuses on the organisations’ membership, participation and influence on external actors. READ MORE

  4. 2. Exploring patient safety in home healthcare : a resilience engineering approach

    Author : Marléne Lindblad; Mirjam Ekstedt; Maria Flink; Maria Unbeck; Peta Sjölander; Henning Boje Andersen; KTH; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; patient safety; home healthcare; Technology and Health; Teknik och hälsa;

    Abstract : The overall aim of the thesis is to increase knowledge and understanding of patient safety in home healthcare.This thesis has an explorative mixed-methods design, with both qualitative (Papers І and ІІ) and quantitative (Papers ІІІ, ІV and V) methods. Data for Papers І and ІІ were collected at three specialised home healthcare units. READ MORE

  5. 3. Understanding in Healthcare Organisations- a prerequisite for development

    Author : Eva Henriksen; Bengt Fridlund; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Health services research; understanding; elderly care services; healthcare organisations; complex adaptive system; gender; power; care structures; care processes and care outcomes; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health and medical services in society; Hälso- och sjukvård i samhället; Hälso- och sjukvårdsforskning; Health Care Research;

    Abstract : This study proposes that poor understanding of the structures, processes and outcomes of organisations seriously hampers collaboration between professional groups in care organisations. Three care settings were investigated: follow-up of patients with heart disease, an intensive care unit and care services for older people. READ MORE

  6. 4. Development and Evaluation of a Computerised Decision Support System for use in pre-hospital care

    Author : Magnus Hagiwara; Björn-Ove Suserud; Eldar Søreide; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; prehospital care; patient assessment; clinical judgment; decision making; patient safety; human error; decision support;

    Abstract : The aim of the thesis was to develop and evaluate a Computerised Decision Support System (CDSS) for use in pre-hospital care.The thesis was guided by a theoretical framework for developing and evaluating a complex intervention. The four studies used different designs and methods. READ MORE

  7. 5. Managing variation in hospital patient flows

    Author : Olle Olsson; Erik Sandberg; Mattias Elg; Daniel Ekwall; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Performing healthcare services is a complex practice. With the continuous developments in the medical field, healthcare organisations and professionals have become increasingly specialised, and healthcare services increasingly fragmented. READ MORE