Essays about: "hospital acquired infections"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words hospital acquired infections.

1. 1. Microbial biofilm monitoring by Electrochemical methods

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

   Author : Vivek Srikumar; [2021]
   Keywords : Viscoelastic; Biofilm; Planktonic; Salmonella; Curli;

   Abstract : Hospital Acquired Infections and equipment contamination are some of the biggest issues faced by the healthcare industry worldwide. These infections generally range from mild to life threatening human infections which lead to increased costs and prolonged hospitalization time. READ MORE

3. 2. Cost-Benefit Analysis in Healthcare

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Christoffer Karlsson; [2016]
   Keywords : Gesture Control; Hospital-acquired infections; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Healthcare; Intensive Care Unit; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Gesture control represents a new paradigm in Human-Computer-Interaction, with an interesting use case in hygienic hospital settings; as it would allow staff to control computers without risking cross-contamination. Even though this has evident advantages, hospitals are increasingly emphasizing monetary gains in investment decisions; which in the case of gesture control is not that easy to prove. READ MORE

4. 3. Viability and efficacy of probiotics printed on a textile material

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Kim-Laura Niehaus; [2016]
   Keywords : probiotics; viability; efficacy against pathogens; hospital-acquired infections; screen-printing; eco-friendly hospital textiles;

   Abstract : Hospital-acquired infections are to date a major challenge in the patient safety. The proliferation of pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae is often reported in connection with textiles, which represent a significant source of transmission. READ MORE

5. 4. Vietnamese nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes to hospital-acquired infections and hygiene guidelines : An empirical cross-sectional study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för omvårdnad

   Author : Amanda Landström; Marie Lidström; [2016]
   Keywords : Hospital-acquired infections; knowledge; attitudes; hygiene guidelines; Vietnam;

   Abstract : Title: Vietnamese nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes to hospital-acquired infections and hygiene guidelines. Background: Increased hospital-acquired infections are a global concern. Compliance to hygiene guidelines is essential to prevent infections in health care. READ MORE

6. 5. Algorithm Construction for Efficient Scheduling of Advanced Health Care at Home

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

   Author : Tonima Afroze; Moa Rosén Gardell; [2015]
   Keywords : advanced health care at home; home assistance; vehicle routing problem; time windows; scheduling; rescheduling; routing; optimization; avancerad sjukvård i hemmet; hemtjänst; schemaläggning; omplanering; ruttoptimering; optimering;

   Abstract : Providing advanced health care at home rather than in a hospital creates a greater quality of life for patients and their families. It also lowers the risk of hospital-acquired infections and accelerates recovery. The overall cost of care per patient is decreased. READ MORE