Essays about: "Ageing Population"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 108 essays containing the words Ageing Population.

  1. 36. Keeping up with the times : Technological change at work - the perspectives of Swedish workers aged 55-64

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Niklas Jokela; [2020]
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    Abstract : ProblemIn a time of rapid technological change, many nations are simultaneously facing an ageing population. While new technological solutionsarefrequently introducedat workplaces, reports of ageism and older workers facing issueswithadapting to new technology frequently appear –thus creating a challenging situation for both managers and employees. READ MORE

  3. 37. Elderly Co-Watching 360-films – learnings and implications for sessions and design

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Sharon Ghebremikael; [2019]
    Keywords : HCI; Virtual reality; elderly; Immersive film; co-location; co-watching; HMD;

    Abstract : With an ageing population, there is a need for elderly to be involved in the technology changes and be involved in finding ways for it to fit them and their needs. Virtual reality is one example of new technology that can be used to engage and help elderly. READ MORE

  4. 38. Designing for Empathy in Elderly Care : Exploration of Opportunities to Deliver Behaviour Change Interventions through mHealth Applications, to Promote Empathic Behaviour in Elderly Home Care Nursing Assistants

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Interaktiva och kognitiva system

    Author : Malin Bergqvist; [2019]
    Keywords : empathy; elderly care; nursing assistants; Behavior Change Wheel; Theoretical Domains Framework; COM-B; digital behavior change interventions; empati; äldreomsorg; undersköterskor; digitala interventioner för beteendeförändring;

    Abstract : Background The Swedish population is ageing quickly and the system for elderly home care is under increasing pressure. Staff turnover is high, nursing assistants are reporting stress, and employers have to recruit staff lacking sufficient experience. These factors are barriers to empathic care, considered essential to patient health outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 39. How population ageing affects technological innovation in perspective of human capital

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    Author : Shirang Wang; [2019]
    Keywords : technological innovation; population ageing; knowledge spillover; factor analysis;

    Abstract : Based on panel data collected from 41 countries over the period 2007-2017, this paper analysis how population ageing affects technological innovation through three aspects from the perspective of human capital: the loss of knowledge and talents; reverse force and knowledge spillover. In this paper, the technological innovation index (TII) is calculated by using the factor analysis method. READ MORE

  6. 40. Welcoming Change? An Individual- and Prefecture- Level Analysis of Public Opinion towards Immigration in Japan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Momoko Nishikido; [2019]
    Keywords : Immigration attitudes; JGSS; labor market competition theory; group threat theory; contact theory; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In April of 2019, Japan implemented a new visa system projected to bring in approximately 345,000 semi-skilled foreign workers into the country over several years. As the Japanese society also faces an ageing population and simultaneously a diminishing workforce, it has turned to immigrant workers to fill labor shortages. READ MORE