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Involvement Of Consumers In Health Technology Assessment Activities By Inahta Agencies, David Hailey, Sophie Werko, Rugayah Bakri, Alun Cameron, Britta Gohlen, Susan Myles, Jasmine Pwu, Jomkwan Yothasamut
Involvement Of Consumers In Health Technology Assessment Activities By Inahta Agencies, David Hailey, Sophie Werko, Rugayah Bakri, Alun Cameron, Britta Gohlen, Susan Myles, Jasmine Pwu, Jomkwan Yothasamut
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
Objectives: To obtain further information from members of the International Network of Agencies for Health Technology Assessment (INAHTA) on the involvement of consumers in their programs. Methods: A questionnaire for a survey was developed and sent to member agencies in November 2010. Survey responses were compared with those from an earlier survey conducted in 2005. Results: Of the thirty-three agencies that provided responses, 67 percent involve consumers in some aspects of their health technology assessment (HTA) programs, compared with 57 percent in 2005. As in the earlier survey, most agencies reporting involvement have contact with consumer or patient organizations and …
Improving The Critical Speeds Of High-Speed Trains Using Magnetorheological Technology, Shuaishuai Sun, Huaxia Deng, Weihua Li, Haiping Du, Yi Qing Ni, Jin Zhang, Jian Yang
Improving The Critical Speeds Of High-Speed Trains Using Magnetorheological Technology, Shuaishuai Sun, Huaxia Deng, Weihua Li, Haiping Du, Yi Qing Ni, Jin Zhang, Jian Yang
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
With the rapid development of high-speed railways, vibration control for maintaining stability, passenger comfort, and safety has become an important area of research. In order to investigate the mechanism of train vibration, the critical speeds of various DOFs with respect to suspension stiffness and damping are first calculated and analyzed based on its dynamic equations. Then, the sensitivity of the critical speed is studied by analyzing the influence of different suspension parameters. On the basis of these analyses, a conclusion is drawn that secondary lateral damping is the most sensitive suspension damper. Subsequently, the secondary lateral dampers are replaced with …
Investigation On Slab Continuous Straightening Technology And Deformation Analysis, Xingzhong Zhang, Hongtao Zhu, Wen Huang, Baojun Shi, Anh Kiet Tieu
Investigation On Slab Continuous Straightening Technology And Deformation Analysis, Xingzhong Zhang, Hongtao Zhu, Wen Huang, Baojun Shi, Anh Kiet Tieu
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
A new method of setting continuous bending and straightening strain rate according to temperature subzone was brought forward. By making use of the high temperature creep character effectively during the continuous casting slab being straightened, a new model curve of continuous caster was developed. And by using theoretical and finite element method the strain and strain rate of the slab under multi-point straightening and the new continuous straightening were analysed. The result shows that for continuous straightening the strain rate of the slab is constant and lower than that of the slab under multi-point straightening, and the strain varies linearly. …
Maximizing The Healthcare Environment: A Systematic Review Exploring The Potential Of Computer Technology To Promote Self-Management Of Chronic Illness In Healthcare Settings, Mairtin S. Mcdermott, Alison E. While
Maximizing The Healthcare Environment: A Systematic Review Exploring The Potential Of Computer Technology To Promote Self-Management Of Chronic Illness In Healthcare Settings, Mairtin S. Mcdermott, Alison E. While
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
Objective The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the effectiveness of using computers to deliver patient self-management programs (PSMPs) to patients with chronic illness in health supported settings. Methods We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), where the experimental intervention was compared either with an equivalent 'standard' PSMP delivered by staff, usual care or no intervention and reported data either on clinical or behavioral outcomes. We conducted a narrative synthesis, incorporating a small quantitative analysis to enable comparisons across studies. Results A total of 11 studies met the inclusion criteria. There was insufficient evidence to determine whether computer-based PSMPs …