Essays about: "patient involvement"

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  1. 6. Designing an Interactive Tool for the prediction and treatment of Osteoarthritis : Algoa Progress

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

    Author : Jehan Khattak; [2021]
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    Abstract : Osteoarthritis (OA) is the world’s most common joint disease caused by a degeneration of the cartilage. Its treatment is possible through early detection and symptom care. By understanding the risk of progression of Osteoarthritis and facilitating the consultation of patients and doctors at an early stage this care can be provided. READ MORE

  3. 7. From project to practice : Creating conditions for digital healthcare implementation using the CFIR framework

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : David Adjei; Stina Nilsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Digital transformation; implementation; implementation frameworks; the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research CFIR ; digital healthcare;

    Abstract : Despite the phenomenal innovations and huge investments in healthcare, it is evident that some digital transformation innovations in the healthcare context fail to meet their desired outcomes. Whilst some researchers argue that this is partly due to ineffective implementation, others argue otherwise. READ MORE

  4. 8. Private equity ownership in the Swedish secondary healthcare sector and its impact on financial performance, availability and quality of care

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Christoffer Lindbom; Noah Jost; [2021]
    Keywords : secondary care; quality of care; availability of care; privatization; private equity; New Public Management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : As New Public Management reforms began to be implemented in Sweden in the 1990s, a greater degree of private involvement was introduced in the provision of services in the welfare sector, and some of the companies operating in the sector soon came to be acquired by private equity firms known for their aggressive strategies to increase profits. This study examines the extent to which two major providers in the Swedish secondary care sector owned by private equity firms achieved better results in financial terms, quality of care, and availability of services compared to other forms of ownership. READ MORE

  5. 9. Uncovering the cause of pre-analytical errors in the blood sampling process: a framework

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

    Author : Naomi Michelle Bakker; Jonas Bomans; [2021]
    Keywords : Healthcare; Blood sampling; Pre-analytical errors; Nurses; Lab technicians; Knowledge management; Hälso- och sjukvård; blodprovstagning; fel före analys; sjuksköterskor; laboratorietekniker; kunskapshantering;

    Abstract : Since laboratory tests influence as much as 70% of the medical decisions, errors throughout the blood sampling process may jeopardize the safety of the patient. Research has shown that the pre-analytical phase of the blood sampling process is where the most errors occur. READ MORE

  6. 10. Interactions between Rho-ROCK signaling and the tumor microenvironment in neuroblastoma

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Mikrobiologi och immunologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Adena Pepich; [2021]
    Keywords : cancer and oncology; pediatric cancer; neuroblastoma; rho ROCK signaling; rho-associated kinases; tumor microenvironment; cytotoxic T cells; neuroblastom; pediatrik onkologi; rho-kinaser;

    Abstract : Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer of the peripheral sympathetic nervous system, emerging from cells of the neural crest. In Sweden, neuroblastoma accounts for 20 cases out of all, 300-350, pediatric cancer cases each year (Barncancerfonden 2019, Turup on behalf of Cancer Centrum 2019). READ MORE