Essays about: "ageing populations"

Showing result 11 - 13 of 13 essays containing the words ageing populations.

1. 11. The Old Age Allowance in Thailand: Wellbeing and self-worth for older people

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Cecilia Rose; [2016]
   Keywords : Social Pensions; Older people; Thailand; Social Protection; Ageing populations; Wellbeing; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : South East Asia, and Thailand in particular, are experiencing rapid population ageing. In Thailand older people are increasing in both proportion of the population and absolute number. Adaptations are needed to support this ageing population and to prevent poverty in old age. READ MORE

3. 12. Sustainability integration in Innovation strategies - An analysis of sustainability aspects in Swedish innovation strategies and in Swedish healthcare sector innovation activities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Erika Olsson; [2014]
   Keywords : Innovation; Sustainability; Healthcare; Environmental policy integration; Transition management; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The healthcare sector, currently accounting for about seven percent of global GDP expenditure, faces growing demand pressures driven by factors such as ageing populations and growing prevalence of chronic diseases. Consequently, the sector is increasingly looking for innovations that can simultaneously improve the efficiency and quality of care. READ MORE

4. 13. Citizen Access to eHealth Services in County of Blekinge

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för för interaktion och systemdesign

   Author : Farrukh Sahar; Muhammad Asim; [2009]
   Keywords : Blekinge County Council; County of Blekinge; eHealth; eHealth services; Citizens access;

   Abstract : In the presence of challenges arise from ageing populations, increasing incidence of chronic diseases, high health care cost, rapid changes in technological equipment and medical knowledge, eHealth offers tremendous abilities to develop and deliver health care services to the end user that is both seamless and integrated according to the needs and requirements of individuals. Even though the prospective of eHealth is accepted in academia as well as among policy-makers, health care planners and health care practitioners, the implementation of its applications has appeared to be difficult then expectations. READ MORE