Essays about: "barriers to early diagnosis"

Found 5 essays containing the words barriers to early diagnosis.

  1. 1. Exploring the Technology Acceptance Behaviour Among Swedish Doctors : A Single Case Study of an Innovative Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Tool

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Estrid Jonsson; Martina Wikström; [2023]
    Keywords : Healthcare; cancer diagnosis; technologies; doctors acceptance; technology acceptance behavior; Sjukvård; cancderdiagnostik; teknologier; läkarens acceptans; acceptansbeteende;

    Abstract : The introduction of new, innovative technologies within cancer diagnosis is needed, however, the barriers to entering the healthcare market are high, with various regulations and stakeholders to consider. The purpose of this thesis is to research doctors’ attitudes toward the current and emerging methods within cancer diagnosis, with the ultimate objective of providing insights into how companies can affect doctors’ technology acceptance behavior. READ MORE

  2. 2. "Allow us to show them the pain by squeezing their hand": The study of pain communication and the diagnostic delay of endometriosis

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Rebeka Laub; [2021]
    Keywords : endometriosis; health communication; gender; social determinants of health;

    Abstract : Endometriosis is a gynaecological disorder that affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide. Endometriosis causes serious societal impacts, such as loss of work productivity and effectiveness of non-work-related activities. READ MORE

  3. 3. Digitally Enabled, Wearable Remote Patient Monitoring of Clinical Trials to Assess Patient Reported Outcomes-A Systematic Review : Shifting Paradigm from Site-Centric to Patient Centric Health Care

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Harsimran Kaur; [2021]
    Keywords : Clinical Trials; Digitalisation; Remote Patient Monitoring; Wearable Medical Devices.;

    Abstract : Summary: Although the digital revolution has transformed many niches of human activity, healthcare sector and pharmaceutical drug development has been relatively slow in embracing emerging technologies to optimize health efficacy, especially in Nordic Countries. The topic is of more importance now owing to the present scenario of the corona virus (COVID-19)outbreak, which has caused unparalleled disruption in the conduct of clinical trials and presented challenges as well as opportunities for clinical trialists and data analysts. READ MORE

  4. 4. Through the parents' and educators' eyes: Play of preschool aged children in need of special support

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HLK, CHILD

    Author : Katarina Celic; [2018]
    Keywords : ECEC; Croatia; Play; Children in need of special support; Parents; Educators; Play facilitators; Play barriers; Grounded theory;

    Abstract : Play is the primary activity of childhood. It is connected to other areas of child’s development, therefore through play, children improve skills and abilities. The most common categorization of play is into the developmental and social aspect of play. The highest level of play is achieved when the true social play occurs. READ MORE

  5. 5. Tackling the Silent Epidemic of Breast Cancer in Vietnam: A qualitative study examining barriers to early diagnosis

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

    Author : Selma Kalkan; [2018]
    Keywords : barriers to early diagnosis; breast cancer; Vietnam; healthcare utilisation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The increasing number of women being diagnosed with advanced stages of breast cancer in low- and middle-income countries is demanding an improvement in early detection strategies. This thesis examines the barriers to early diagnosis in Hanoi, Vietnam by analysing patients’ paths from symptom recognition to initiation of treatment. READ MORE