Sökning: "accessibility work"

Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 180 avhandlingar innehållade orden accessibility work.

1. 1. Contextualizing Accessibility : Interaction for Blind Computer Users

   Författare :Fredrik Winberg; Yngve Sundblad; Ann Lantz; Alistair Edwards; KTH; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Accessibility; contextual; blind users; auditory displays and sonification; collaboration; CSCW; working division of labour; assistive interfaces; human-computer interaction; Disability research; Handikappsforskning;

   Sammanfattning : Computer usage today is predominantly based on graphical interaction, where the visual presentation of information is essential both for input (hand-eye coordination when using a computer mouse), and output (seeing the information on a computer screen). This can create difficulties for blind computer users, both at an individual level when interacting with a computer, and also when collaborating with other computer users. LÄS MER

3. 2. Psoriasis care consumption and consequences of having psoriasis in everyday life

   Författare :Margaretha Uttjek; Lennart Nygren; Annika Lillrank; Umeå universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Accessibility; coping; gender; letter of referral; quality of life; routinisation; stigma; visibility.; Social work; Socialt arbete;

   Sammanfattning : This thesis concerns a research project about psoriasis care and conse¬quences of psoriasis in the county of Västerbotten in Northern Sweden. The overall aim of the thesis is to contribute to improvement of psoriasis care through increased knowledge of the use and accessibility of psoriasis care, and knowledge of impact of psoriasis on patients’ daily lives by describing and interpreting: (i) accessibility and use of psoriasis care, (ii) consequences of having psoriasis in everyday life, and (iii) dilemmas in psoriasis care and visions of future care among professionals, politicians and administrators. LÄS MER

4. 3. The accessibility paradox : Everyday geographies of proximity, distance and mobility

   Författare :Katarina Haugen; Kerstin Westin; Einar Holm; Örjan Pettersson; David Banister; Umeå universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Accessibility; proximity; distance; daily mobility; everyday life; residential conditions; spatial structure;

   Sammanfattning : This thesis aims to explore the importance of proximity and mobility, respectively, for individuals’ accessibility, as well as the relationship between these two key spatial dimensions of accessibility in the context of everyday life. The thesis is based upon three empirical research papers which focus on accessibility-related preferences, actual accessibility conditions, and travel patterns. LÄS MER

5. 4. Technology-Assisted Supplemental Work in Sri Lanka : The Role of Information Communication Technologies in Work-life Boundaries and Work-life Conflict

   Författare :Sulakshana De Alwis; Patrik Hernwall; Arosha Adikaram; Lotta Dellve; Stockholms universitet; []
   Nyckelord :SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Work-life experiences; Work-life Conflict; Work-life boundaries; TASW; Sociomateriality; informationssamhället; Information Society;

   Sammanfattning : Due to increased affordability and accessibility, information and communication technologies (ICTs) are omnipresent in the daily lives of many individuals and consequently influence how people think, feel, and react in day-to-day life experiences. Workplaces are increasingly becoming less bounded by place and time, and employees can connect with work anywhere, anytime. LÄS MER

7. 5. Ergonomics at Home : Design for Safe Living and Home Care

   Författare :Jenny Hjalmarson; Tore Johan Larsson; Stefan Lundberg; Lars Nyberg; KTH; []
   Nyckelord :TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Ergonomics; aging; work posture; four-wheeled walker; home care worker; living at home; accessibility;

   Sammanfattning : The home should represent safety and security for the person who lives there, and this is an important factor for independence and autonomy in very old age. With aging populations, the needs for long-term care increase, care provided by spouses and/or from the growing home care sector. Injuries among these groups are common. LÄS MER