Swedish Healthcare Reimagined: The Hospital at Home Approach
Typ
Examensarbete för masterexamen
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Program
Management and economics of innovation (MPMEI), MSc
Publicerad
2024
Författare
Ekholm, Albin
Rorsman, Johannes
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Sammanfattning
This thesis explores the "Hospital at Home" (HaH) model as a strategic innovation to address
the increasing pressures on the Swedish healthcare system due to aging populations and
demographic shifts. The HaH model, which provides advanced medical care in patients'
homes, offers a potential solution to enhance healthcare efficiency and quality. This study
evaluates the feasibility and structure of integrating the HaH model into Sweden's unique
healthcare landscape, focusing on patient selection, technological integration, and regulatory
challenges. A literature review, case studies, and interviews with healthcare professionals,
decision-makers, and medtech industry representatives provide the basis for the research. The
findings indicate that HaH can reduce healthcare costs, improve patient outcomes, and
enhance patient satisfaction. However, successful implementation in Sweden requires
systemic flexibility, technological readiness, and collaborative efforts across regional
healthcare entities. This research contributes to the debate on innovative healthcare delivery
models and provides practical insights for policymakers and healthcare providers.
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Ämne/nyckelord
Hospital at Home , Swedish healthcare , healthcare innovation , patient care , healthcare efficiency , patient satisfaction