169 research outputs found
Characterizing properties of approximate solutions for optimization problems
No full textoptimization
Inadequate quality of administration of intranasal corticosteroid sprays
No full textCorine Rollema,1,2 Eric N van Roon,1,2 Tjalling W de Vries3 1Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Medical Centre Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands; 2Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, Department Pharmaco therapy, Epidemiology and Economy, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands; 3Department of Paediatrics, Medical Centre Leeuwarden, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands Purpose: Considering the fact that many mistakes are still being made by asthmatic patients when inhaling lung medication, it is important to gain insight into current techniques used to administer intranasal corticosteroid sprays (INCS) in allergic rhinitis patients. In this study, we aimed to get insight into daily use of INCS and to determine if improvement of the technique is required. Patients and methods: A checklist, based on available patient information leaflets (PILs) and literature, was used to determine the participants’ application of the techniques used to administer INCS. These applied techniques were compared with steps described in PILs and recommended essential steps. Results: In the overall population (64 participants) four participants (6%) carried out all steps as described in the PIL and seven participants (11%) carried out all recommended essential steps. Conclusion: The technique used to administer INCS is inadequate. Uniform and generally applicable instructions are needed and patients using INCS should be guided better. Keywords: intranasal corticosteroid sprays, allergic rhinitis, administration techniques, quality of administratio
Refinement of solutions to the linear complimentarity problem
No full textNash equilibrium;game theaory;matrices
Psychological Sentiments and Economic Behavior.
No full textThis thesis is a contribution to the field of psychology and economics. The two central themes are gift-giving and the effects of rewards. Within these themes, it studies questions like: Why do people donate to charity funds? Why are people sometimes less motivated when they get rewarded for their behavior? Why does the value of a product increase after they have bought it? And why does the market not completely crowd-out gift-giving? Answers to the above and other questions are given by extending economic models with psychological sentiments. The broad message is that taking such sentiments into account often offers insights into why and how institutions should be designed accordingly. Disregarding these effects leads to unintended consequences of incentive schemes.
Optimal design of experiments with simulation models of nearly saturated queues
No full textexperimental design;simulation models;queueing network;regression analysis
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