scholarly journals A lifecycle cost analysis of transitioning to a fully-electrified, renewably powered, and carbon-neutral campus at the University of Dayton

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 100576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ryan P. Shea ◽  
Matthew O. Worsham ◽  
Andrew D. Chiasson ◽  
J. Kelly Kissock ◽  
Benjamin J. McCall
Keyword(s):  
Cost Analysis ◽  
Carbon Neutral ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Dayton

A cost analysis of an emergency computerized tomography teleradiology system

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Stoeger ◽  
W. Strohmayr ◽  
W. Buchberger ◽  
W. Jaschke ◽  
S. M. Giacomuzzi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Analysis ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Spiral Ct ◽  
Regional Hospital ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Fixed Costs ◽  
Central Hospital ◽  
Remote Hospital ◽  
Teleradiology System ◽  
The University

We carried out a cost analysis of a teleradiology system for emergency computerized tomography CT examinations. Teleradiology was implemented by connecting two spiral CT scanners in the University Hospital in Innsbruck and the Regional Hospital in Zwettl. It enabled the remote hospital in Zwettl to get fast and competent reports of emergency CT examinations when there was no specialist radiologist available. In 13 months use for routine night and weekend service, the system proved fast and reliable. During the study period 121 emergency examinations of 116 patients were transmitted from Zwettl to Innsbruck. The fixed costs of teleradiology were for the ISDN connection and amounted to DM230 plus DM696 year rental. The average cost of one emergency CT examination by teleradiology was DM372 range 308-453 . One possible alternative, transporting the films by taxi for reporting elsewhere, was cheaper estimated cost DM156 , but would have been much slower. Another alternative, transporting the patient to the nearest central hospital for scanning, was much more expensive: DM524 by road or DM4667 by helicopter ambulance.

Early Lessons in Executing Distributed Collaborative Student Design Projects

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew P. Murray ◽  
Jon M. Stevens ◽  
Waleed W. Smari ◽  
Gregory G. Kremer ◽  
Jed E. Marquart
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Project ◽  
Ohio University ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Collaborative Tools ◽  
Share Data ◽  
Geographically Distributed ◽  
Design Projects ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Dayton

Abstract In this paper we review two student design projects executed under a geographically distributed protocol. Our pilot design project occurred at the University of Dayton between the 5th and 14th of July, 2000. We assembled a small group of students into a distributed design team and assigned a rudimentary project via an audio chat session. Most team members were prohibited from face-to-face interaction during the ten-day period. To communicate and share data, they were required to use either the set of collaborative tools installed on each member’s personal computer or a telephone. The second project occurred from January to May 2001, involving students from Ohio University, Ohio Northern University and the University of Dayton. There were no artificial restrictions on the interactions amongst the team members as in the pilot project. However, the distance between the students made collaborating in a distributed fashion a necessity. This paper presents an overview of the design projects and the collaborative tools used, observations about our experiences executing design under this protocol, and future directions for this work.

Lessons in Teaching an Interdisciplinary Mechatronics Class

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Turner
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous System ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Electrical Engineering ◽  
Electromechanical Systems ◽  
Covering Material ◽  
The University ◽  
University Of Dayton

It is common for engineers but rare for engineering students to be asked to work on projects with people whose expertise is in other fields. In an effort to address this shortcoming at the University of Dayton, an interdisciplinary mechatronics class was developed. This lab based course with equal numbers of electrical engineering and mechanical engineering seniors focused on designing, building and controlling electromechanical systems. This paper covers the development of the course and the challenges posed in teaching such a course. The course is centered on the concept of building an autonomous system by integrating a well designed mechanism with a well designed electrical controller. Particular emphasis is placed on the challenge of covering material which is basic and familiar to one set of students while being novel and challenging to another set of students. Additional discussion is included on encouraging cross-disciplinary communication, preventing asymmetrical workloads and stimulating innovation.

scholarly journals Pragmatic trial evaluating the effectiveness of a patient navigator to decrease emergency room utilisation in transition age youth with chronic conditions: the Transition Navigator Trial protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. e034309
Author(s):  
Susan Samuel ◽  
Gina Dimitropoulos ◽  
Kyleigh Schraeder ◽  
Scott Klarenbach ◽  
Alberto Nettel-Aguirre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Analysis ◽  
Emergency Room ◽  
Research Ethics ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Urgent Care ◽  
Patient Navigator ◽  
Adult Care ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Research Ethics Board ◽  
The University

IntroductionTransition to adult care is a challenging and complex process for youth with special healthcare needs. We aim to compare effectiveness of a patient navigator service in reducing emergency room (ER) use among adolescents with chronic health conditions transitioning to adult care.Methods and analysisPragmatic randomised controlled trial parallel group design comparing ER visit rates between patients with access to a personalised navigator intervention compared with usual care. Unit of randomisation is the patient. Treatment assignment will not be blinded. Embedded qualitative study to understand navigator’s role and cost analysis attributable to the intervention will be performed. Patients aged 16–21 years, followed within a chronic disease clinic, expected to be transferred to adult care within 12 months and residing in Alberta during study period will be recruited from three tertiary care paediatric hospitals. Sample size will be 300 in each arm. Navigator intervention over 24 months is designed to assist participants in four domains: transition preparation, health system brokering, socioeconomic determinants of health and self-management. Primary outcome is ER visit rate during observation period. Secondary outcomes are ambulatory and inpatient care utilisation measures, as well as Transition Readiness Assessment Questionnaire score, and Short-Form Health Survey 12 (SF-12) score at 6 and 18 months post-randomisation. Poisson regression will compare rates of ER/urgent care visits between navigator and control participants, using intention to treat principle. Cost analysis of the intervention will be conducted. Thematic analysis will be used to identify perceptions of stakeholders regarding the role of navigators.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval was obtained from the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board (REB #162561) and the University of Alberta Health Research Ethics Board (Pro00077325). Our team is composed of diverse stakeholders who are committed to improving transition of care who will assist with dissemination of results.Trial registration numberNCT03342495.

Queering the Marianist Charism

2020 ◽  
pp. 76-105
Author(s):  
R. Darden Bradshaw
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Inclusion And Diversity ◽  
University Of Dayton

Experiencing disparities between the philosophical stance of the Marianist charism and its practical implications as they inform equity, inclusion, and diversity on the University of Dayton campus, the researcher engaged in a qualitative study gathering information to foster changes that benefit the greater University of Dayton community. By using the mixed methods, participant narratives contextualize diverse personal and professional experiences on campus. Results indicate that the Marianist charism, while complex in its interpretations, simultaneously draws people to the university and becomes a barrier to full equity; it further marginalizes women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ identified people. This chapter concludes with a call to queer the Marianist charism and include the unheard voices of those marginalized to further these efforts.

Queering the Marianist Charism

2021 ◽  
pp. 1050-1068
Author(s):  
R. Darden Bradshaw
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Professional Experiences ◽  
The University ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Inclusion And Diversity ◽  
University Of Dayton

Experiencing disparities between the philosophical stance of the Marianist charism and its practical implications as they inform equity, inclusion, and diversity on the University of Dayton campus, the researcher engaged in a qualitative study gathering information to foster changes that benefit the greater University of Dayton community. By using the mixed methods, participant narratives contextualize diverse personal and professional experiences on campus. Results indicate that the Marianist charism, while complex in its interpretations, simultaneously draws people to the university and becomes a barrier to full equity; it further marginalizes women, persons of color, and LGBTQ+ identified people. This chapter concludes with a call to queer the Marianist charism and include the unheard voices of those marginalized to further these efforts.

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