Essays about: "physicians"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 151 essays containing the word physicians.

  1. 11. MODELING AND EVALUATING AN INTELLIGENT HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION DETECTION

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Petter Nordin; [2022]
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    Abstract : The heart disease Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) has increased worldwide in recent years. Untreated AFib can lead to cardiovascular complications such as stroke and heart failure. AFib is detected by physicians using Electrocardiogram (ECG). Since this disease can occur without symptoms for some patients, it can lead to late detection. READ MORE

  3. 12. Acceptance of AI technology for lung cancer screening diagnosis: Unpacking the factors affecting the radiologists’ acceptance of AI

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Jan Niklas Harder; Joachim Felix Massberg; [2022]
    Keywords : User Perspective; Health Information Technology; Technology Acceptance Model; Task-Technology Fit; Lung Cancer Screening; Artificial Intelligence; Technology and Engineering; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death. Much benefit can be found in national screening programs to diagnose cancer early and reduce mortality and such is about to be introduced in Germany. However, the process of screening diagnosis is very time-intensive for radiologists and the workload is not feasible without further support. READ MORE

  4. 13. Does increased competition between healthcare providers influence the number of opioid prescriptions dispensed?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Tahrin Mir; [2022]
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    Abstract : Mortality related to drug abuse, primarily from opioids is very high in Sweden. The increased access to opioids have had severe consequences such as abuse, illegal opioid trafficking and overdoses. One contributing factor to this development is suggested to be over-prescriptions by physicians. READ MORE

  5. 14. Modeling COPD with a Generalized Linear Mixed Effect Model : Results from the OLIN-study

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statistik

    Author : Jenny Sjödin; [2022]
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    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to analyze which factors are associated with physicians’ diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) where time is of primary interest. The data that is used in the analysis is from the OLIN studies. READ MORE

  6. 15. Increasing access to healthcare in rural areas in low-income countries using mobile applications : A minor field study in Linga Linga, Mozambique

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

    Author : Kani Talabani; [2022]
    Keywords : mHealth; Mozambique; Requirements; Mobile phones; User-centered design; Dynamics of Social Practice; mHealth; Moçambique; Krav; Mobiltelefon; Användarcentreraddesign; Dynamics of Social Practice;

    Abstract : This study investigates the possibilities for an end-user mobile application that increases access to healthcare in rural communities in Mozambique. The country is facing multiple healthcare-related challenges, including a high prevalence of infectious diseases and a low density of physicians. READ MORE