Essays about: "Emergency Departments"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words Emergency Departments.
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1. Implementation of a Conceptual Computational Model to estimate the Delay Time in Drug Delivery to reduce Medication Errors in Pediatric Emergency Care
University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystemAbstract : Infusion pumps are used in all departments of a hospital, in the emergency care unit as well as in pediatrics. The pumps administer intravenous medications for the purpose of helping patients to manage pain and are unfortunately not spared from emerging errors. READ MORE
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2. Improvement of patient alarms at Region Skåne
University essay from Lunds universitet/IndustridesignAbstract : This industrial design bachelor project aimed to improve the functionality of patient alarm systems in hospitals across the Skåne region. The project was conducted through nurse surveys, interviews with patients and nurses, as well as research into inclusive and universal design. READ MORE
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3. Ambulatory In-Home Services in the US Healthcare System : A Case Study in Adoption of the Mobile Integrated Health Program
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Overcrowded emergency departments (EDs) are a critical problem in healthcare, and emerging technology presents new solutions to this problem. One solution is ambulatory in-home services, like Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) programs, offering care to patients inside of their homes using telehealth technology. READ MORE
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4. Applying Nonlinear Mixed-Effects Modeling to Model Patient Flow in the Emergency Department : Evaluation of the Impact of Patient Characteristics on Emergency Department Logistics
University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystemAbstract : Emergency departments are fundamental for providing high-quality care, and their operations directly impact the logistics of the hospitals in their entirety. Poor emergency department performance leads to delays, prolonged hospitalization, and improper allocation of resources, reducing the quality of the provided care and increasing costs. READ MORE
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5. Learning medical triage by using a reinforcement learning approach
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologiAbstract : Many emergency departments are today suffering from a overcrowding of people seeking care. The first stage in seeking care is being prioritised in different orders depending on symptoms by a doctor or nurse called medical triage. This is a cumbersome process that could be subject of automatisation. READ MORE