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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Although value sets for the five-level version of the generic health-related quality-of-life instrument EQ-5D are emerging, there is still no value set available in the literature based on time trade-off valuations made by individuals experiencing the valued health states. The aim of this study was to estimate experience-based value sets for the EQ-5D-5L for Sweden using
Policies aimed to spur quality competition among health care providers are ubiquitous, but their impact on quality is ex ante ambiguous. This study contributes to the sparse empirical literature on primary care quality by examining the heterogeneous impact of recent competition enhancing reforms in Sweden. The reforms led to substantially more entry of new providers in more exposed markets, but th
We identify the socioeconomic determinants of three levels of antenatal care (ANC) visits (no, intermediate [1–3], and recommended [≥4]) in Bangladesh using a behavior model framework for health care utilization. Using multinomial logistic regression, we found that different levels of visits had different determinants; for example, media exposure increased the likelihood of intermediate compared w
Aims and objectives: To explore healthcare professionals' conceptions of caring for sick children in home care services. Background: Families often prefer home care to hospital care, and the number of home care services for children is increasing. Caring for children at home has been recognised as challenging for healthcare professionals in home care services used to providing care predominately f
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: To describe lesbian, gay and bisexual parents' experiences of nurses' attitudes in child healthcare.BACKGROUND: Lesbian, gay and bisexual people are often reluctant to disclose their gender identity for fear of discrimination. This fear may lead to avoidance of healthcare for themselves or their children and may negatively affect families' health and well-being.DESIGN: A quali
Background: Unwarranted administration of antibiotics in acute pancreatitis presents a global challenge. The clinical reasoning behind the misuse is poorly understood. Our aim was to investigate current clinical practices and develop recommendations that guide clinicians in prescribing antibiotic treatment in acute pancreatitis. Methods: Four methods were used. 1) Systematic data collection was pe
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore how, and under what conditions, professionals involve relatives in clinical practice.Design/methodology/approachTwo cases were constructed from two studies in Denmark, theoretically inspired by Bourdieu’s concepts of doxa and position and analyzed with focus on the involvement of relatives from the perspective of professionals.FindingsSupport to relatPurposeThe purpose of this paper is to explore how, and under what conditions, professionals involve relatives in clinical practice.Design/methodology/approachTwo cases were constructed from two studies in Denmark, theoretically inspired by Bourdieu’s concepts of doxa and position and analyzed with focus on the involvement of relatives from the perspective of professionals.FindingsSupport to relat
Purpose: To explore stakeholders’ perceptions of the coordination of health and rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities in Sierra Leone. Materials and methods: A qualitative study including seven focus group discussions with health, rehabilitation, and disability organisations stakeholders in Sierra Leone. Content analysis was used for data analysis. Results: One theme emerged; poor
The aim of this project was to examine the forest fire management in Sweden and ascertain what benefits can be drawn by comparing with international methods. The study is manufactured by studying literature, interviews and visits to the fire‐affected forest in Västmanland. The main conclusions of the project is the great need for a national advocacy group with vast knowledge and experience of for
This master thesis investigates the Service Design concept in connection to the Employee-driven Innovation (EDI) field. The Service Design concept entails both a mindset and a toolbox, involving principles such as human-centricity, collaboration and holistic understanding. Previous research has called for more structured approaches to the bottom-up innovation and the EDI process. Furthermore, rese
The last mass-extinction event happened over 65 million years ago when an asteroid collided with earth, resulting in the loss of 76% of all species. Scientists now warn that we are on the precipice of a new mass-extinction, the responsibility of which can be placed entirely on one species, the homo sapiens. While some species of birds, bats, and arthropods are especially vulnerable, we are all int
The purpose of this master’s thesis is to gain in-depth knowledge about how the provision of digital books via the e-book service Biblio functions in Swedish public libraries and how this activity can be understood through the library's mission of promoting the development of a democratic society. To gather the empirical material for this study, we have conducted semi-structured interviews wit
Titel:“Ett överflöd av data men ett underskott av insikter” - En fallstudie om hur Business Intelligence påverkar tjänsteleveransen i ett Professionellt tjänsteföretag Seminariedatum: 2018-06-05 Kurs: FEKH19, Examensarbete i Strategic Management Författare: Måns Claeson, William Persson, Emma Sundgren och Oscar Wachtmeister Handledare: Niklas Lars Hallberg Nyckelord: Public Relations (PR), ProfessTitle: “An overflow of data but shortage of insights” - A case study regarding Business Intelligence’s effects on a Professional service firm service delivery Seminar date: 2018-06-05 Course: FEKH19, Strategic Management, Degree project Undergraduate level, 15 Credits Authors: Måns Claeson, William Persson, Emma Sundgren and Oscar Wachtmeister Advisor: Niklas Lars Hallberg Keywords: Professional S
The purpose of this report is to provide knowledge about what factors that contribute to the recruitment and retention of people among volunteer firefighters in small rural communities. The report also aims to provide ideas of how to promote a sustainable retention of volunteers in rural rescue services. The factors have been identified through various study methods with data obtained from a liter
Vårt intresse för medarbetarsamtal väcktes vid en gästföreläsning med Jens Ribe som är säljchef för Dell Norden. På denna föreläsning berättade Ribe om sin yrkesroll, sin arbetsvecka osv. och poängterade vikten av att bedriva kontinuerliga medarbetarsamtal för att skapa engagemang, gemensam målbild och skaffa information och skapa en dialog. Han berättade att han genomförde medarbetarsamtal med si
Syftet är att identifiera, beskriva och analysera viktiga aspekter för management av kreativitet i upplevelseföretag. Frågeställningar: Hur används kreativitet i upplevelseföretag? Vilka aspekter främjar organisatorisk kreativitet i upplevelseföretag? Hur hanterar ledare i upplevelseföretag kreativitet? Slutsatser: En organisations kreativitet skapas genom dess samspel mellan individer, grupp och
I syfte att bli mer effektiva och bättre tillgodose kundernas behov växer diverse system och metoder fram. Detta är en genomgående trend inom både handel och serviceindustrin i allmänhet. För att förbättra såväl produktivitet som kvalitet involveras kunderna i allt större utsträckning i serviceprocessen till exempel genom olika former av självbetjäning. Självscanning har utvecklats som ett led i d
