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1. Effects of Art and Design on Orientation in Healthcare Architecture : A study of wayfinding and wayshowing in a Swedish hospital setting
Sammanfattning : This thesis investigates the role of interior design elements, especially artwork, in way-searchers’ wayfinding and orientation in hospital environments. The thesis considers the way-searcher’s background and the impact of cultural belonging, occupation, memories, aesthetic preferences, and language, and the influence that such factors might have on the perception of the hospital environment and its guiding elements. LÄS MER
2. Same needs but different meanings. A comparison and analysis of the individual assistive mobility transfer device needs of four different categories of users
Sammanfattning : The purpose of this licentiate thesis is to contribute to the knowledge about user needs for individual mobility assistive technology (AT) transfer devices. Two qualitative user studies, which were part of a design project, constitute the empirical data. LÄS MER
3. The visible patient. Hybridity and inpatient ward design in a Namibian context
Sammanfattning : Even if one is confident that the staff provide the bestpossible treatment, being admitted into hospital is still astressful situation. In recent decades, architecturalresearchers have elaborated on aspects of the patient'sperspective where the design of the physical environment maypositively enhance the healing experience. LÄS MER
4. Den fysiska vårdmiljöns påverkan på vårdpersonal och patienter på operationssalar och intensivvårdsavdelningar
Sammanfattning : The high technology environment for health care is highly resource consuming in terms of economic investment, operating costs and human contributions. Therefore providing effective and efficient health care is of great importance. LÄS MER
5. An Integrated Approach towards Model-Based Mechatronic Design
Sammanfattning : Mechatronic design is an enigma. On the one hand, mechatronic products promise enhanced functionality, and better performance at reduced cost. On the other hand, optimizing mechatronic design concepts is a major challenge to overcome during the design process. LÄS MER