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- Mendoza-Montoya, Javier, et al.
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Methane emission measurement wireless system for monitoring air pollution close to Chilla-Juliaca landfill
- 2023
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology. - : LACCEI. - 9786289520743
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In many countries, most organic waste is usually placed in landfills, which generates public concern about the health effects of emissions pollutants. The natural bacterial decomposition of organic waste produces landfill gases, about half of the methane, with the remainder mainly carbon dioxide and minor amounts of other gases. Real-time measurement and modeling of emissions gases in landfills are essential. This work develops a low-cost wireless measurement system using MOS gas sensors (MQ4, MQ5, and MQ9), a 32 bits microcontroller, an XBee module, and HC-12 wireless communications modules. The system can be mounted on an uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV, drone) or deployed as a wireless sensor network. Experiments have been carried out near a closed landfill, and measurement results show high methane concentrations.
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- Olsson, Annakarin, 1969-, et al.
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Effects of tracking technology on daily life of persons with dementia : three experimental single-case studies
- 2015
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Ingår i: American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia. - : SAGE Publications. - 1533-3175 .- 1938-2731. ; 30:1, s. 29-40
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Objectives: To investigate the effects of using tracking technology on independent outdoor activities and psychological well-being in 3 persons with dementia (PwDs) and their spouses.Methods: Three experimental single-case studies with an A1B1A2B2 design. The intervention entailed access to a passive positioning alarm and technical support. Continual daily measures of independent outdoor activities among PwDs' and spouses' worries about these activities were made during all phases.Results: Access to a tracking technology consistently increased the independent outdoor activities of 2 PwDs. One of the spouses consistently reported decreased worry during B phases, another's worry decreased only in B2, and the third showed little variability in worrying across all phases.Conclusion: Tracking technology may support PwDs to engage in independent outdoor activities and decrease spouses' worries; however, randomized controlled group studies are needed to investigate whether these results can be replicated on a group level.
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- Olsson, Annakarin, 1969-, et al.
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Using diffusion of innovation theory to describe perceptions of a passive positioning alarm among persons with mild dementia : a repeated interview study
- 2016
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Ingår i: BMC Geriatrics. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 1471-2318. ; 16
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- BackgroundProblems with memory and decline in cognitive abilities are common during development of dementia. Different kinds of technologies may be useful in supporting persons with dementia and their relatives in daily life. Tracking technologies have the potential to improve independence among persons with dementia. Consequently, the aim of the present study was to describe perceptions of a passive positioning alarm (PPA) among persons with mild dementia.MethodsA repeated interview study was conducted in Sweden with a strategic sample of 11 persons with mild dementia. Roger’s Diffusion of Innovation Theory was used to deductively analyse the data.ResultsRegarding the advantages of the PPA, participants described perceived safety and security for, both themselves, and their relatives, as well as freedom and independence. However, they also expressed concern about the cost of the PPA, reflected on who might be the receiver of the alarm from the PPA, emphasized the importance of opportunities to test the device before becoming a user and early introduction before their problems start, thus allowing them to decide for themselves.ConclusionsSupporting persons with dementia in their own homes using, e.g., a PPA may enable them and their relatives to remain longer in their own homes and be safer in their own neighbourhoods.
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- Rudberg, Ingela, et al.
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Adjustments in Interprofessional Communication: A Focus Group Study in Psychiatric Outpatient Units
- 2024
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Ingår i: Issues in Mental Health Nursing. - : Taylor & Francis. - 0161-2840 .- 1096-4673. ; 45:4, s. 417-428
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Communication in healthcare extends beyond patient care, impacting the work environment and job satisfaction. Interprofessional communication is essential for fostering collaboration, but challenges arise from differences in training, roles, and hierarchies. The study aimed to explore psychiatric outpatient clinicians’ experiences of interprofessional communication and their perceptions of how the communication intersects the organizational and social work environment of healthcare. Qualitative research involved focus group interviews with clinicians from five psychiatric outpatient units in Central Sweden, representing diverse professions. The authors analyzed semi-structured interview data thematically to uncover clinicians’ perspectives on interprofessional communication. An overarching theme, “Adjustment of communication,” with subthemes “Synchronized communication” and “Dislocated communication,” emerged. Clinicians adapted communication strategies based on situations and needs, with synchronized communication promoting collaboration and dislocated communication hindering it. Communicating with each other was highly valued, as it contributed to a positive work environment. The study underscores the importance of an open, supportive environment that fosters trust, and respect among healthcare clinicians. Consistent with prior research, collaboration gaps underscore the urgent need to improve interprofessional communication.
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- Rudberg, Ingela, et al.
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Interprofessional communication in a psychiatric outpatient unit – an ethnographic study
- 2023
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Ingår i: BMC Nursing. - : BioMed Central Ltd. - 1472-6955. ; 22:1
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Communication in healthcare has been extensively studied, but most research has focused on miscommunication and the importance of communication for patient safety. Previous research on interprofessional communication has mainly focused on relationships between physicians and nurses in non-psychiatric settings. Since communication is one of the core competencies in psychiatric care, more research on interprofessional communication between other clinicians is needed, and should be explored from a broader perspective. This study aimed to explore and describe interprofessional communication in a psychiatric outpatient unit. Method: During spring 2022, data consisting of over 100 h of fieldwork were collected from observations, formal semi-structured interviews and informal conversations inspired by the focused ethnography method. Data was collected at an outpatient unit in central Sweden, and various clinicians participated in the study. The data analysis was a back-and-forth process between initial codes and emerging themes, but also cyclical as the data analysis process was ongoing and repeated and took place simultaneously with the data collection. Results: We found that a workplace’s history, clinicians´ workload, responsibilities and hierarchies influence interprofessional communication. The results showed that the prerequisites for interprofessional communication were created through the unit’s code of conduct, clear and engaging leadership, and trust in the ability of the various clinicians to perform new tasks. Conclusion: Our results indicate that leadership, an involving working style, and an environment where speaking up is encouraged and valued can foster interprofessional communication and respect for each other´s professional roles is key to achieving this. Interprofessional communication between different clinicians is an important part of psychiatric outpatient work, where efficiency, insufficient staffing and long patient queues are commonplace. Research can help shed light on these parts by highlighting aspects influencing communication.
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- Östlund, Ann-Sofi, 1974-, et al.
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Being an older hospitalized patient during the COVID-19 pandemic - A qualitative interview study
- 2023
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Ingår i: BMC Geriatrics. - : Springer. - 1471-2318. ; 23
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- BackgroundOlder people hospitalized for COVID-19 are a vulnerable group due to the disease itself, aging and often loss of hearing and vision. Person-centered care, where patients have opportunities to communicate and participate in their own care, is important. However, because healthcare staff needed to wear personal protective equipment during the pandemic, to protect the patients and themselves, providing person-centered care was often difficult. This study aims to describe older hospitalized patients’ experiences both of being cared for, while having COVID-19, and of the care provided by healthcare staff wearing PPE.MethodsFourteen older patients, over 65 years of age, were interviewed, and the data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The study adhered to Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research guidelines.ResultsThree subthemes and one overall theme, “The desire for survival overshadows difficulties”, emerged in the analysis. The main findings revealed that the older hospitalized patients experienced the care they received from the healthcare staff as satisfactory. The older patients reported understanding and accepting that the pandemic situation meant that their ability to participate in their own care and communicate with healthcare staff were given lower priority.ConclusionsOlder hospitalized patients need to be provided person-centered care, and situations such as a pandemic are no exception. Care tasks that are not acute in nature, e.g., planning for patients’ return home, could be conducted by healthcare staff not required to wear PPE.
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