Search for dissertations about: "urban hospitals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 swedish dissertations containing the words urban hospitals.

2. 1. Fast-track programs in total hip and knee replacement at Swedish hospitals - influences on safety, outcome and patients' experiences

   Author : Urban Berg; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; fast-track; enhanced recovery; hip replacement; knee replacement; care program;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT Background Fast-track is a care concept that aims to enhance recovery after surgery, resulting in shortened perioperative hospital stay. By using evidence-based methods in preparation and perioperative care the clinical pathway and care process is optimized to achieve early discharge from hospital based on functional criteria. READ MORE

4. 2. Accidental hypothermia and local cold injury : physiological and epidemiological studies on risk

   Author : Helge Brändström; Michael Haney; Urban Wiklund; Anders Eriksson; Karl-Axel Ängquist; Ola Winsö; Sigridur Kalman; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cold-related injuries; hypothermia; frostbite; cold adaptation; rewarming; autonomic nervous system; heart rate variability;

   Abstract : Background: (Papers I and II) The objectives were to first determine incidence and contributing factors to cold-related injuries in northern Sweden, both those that led to hospitalization and those that led to fatality.  (Papers III and IV) A further aim was to assess post-cooling hand-rewarming responses and effects of training in a cold environment, both on fingertip rewarming and on function of the autonomic nervous system, to evaluate if there was adaptation related to prolonged occupational cold exposure. READ MORE

5. 3. Child survival in Rwanda: Challenges and potential for improvement : Population- and hospital-based studies

   Author : Aimable Musafili; Lars-Åke Persson; Birgitta Essén; Baribwira Cyprien; Göran Tomson; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : Trends; social differentials; child mortality; perinatal mortality; perinatal audit; three delays model; training healthcare workers; Helping Babies Breathe; urban hospitals; Kigali; Rwanda; Medicinsk vetenskap; Medical Science;

   Abstract : After the 1994 genocide and collapse of the health system, Rwanda initiated major social and health reforms in order to reduce child mortality and health inequities in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals. The aim of this thesis was to assess trends in under-five mortality (U5M) and equity in child survival, to study social barriers for improved perinatal and neonatal survival, and to evaluate Helping Babies Breathe (HBB), a newborn resuscitation program. READ MORE

6. 4. The risk of dying : predicting trauma mortality in urban Indian hospitals

   Author : Martin Gerdin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Introduction: With increased urbanisation and motorisation, trauma is emerging as one of the top threats to population health globally. Each year almost five million people die as a result of trauma, more than the total number of deaths from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal conditions combined. READ MORE

7. 5. Towards improved trauma care outcomes in India : studies of rates, trends and causes of mortality in urban Indian university hospitals

   Author : Nobhojit Roy; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Introduction and aim: Injury is a serious threat to global public health. Every six seconds someone in the world dies as a result of injury, adding up to five million people a year. This is more than the number of deaths due to HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and maternal deaths combined. READ MORE