Constraint-Informed Information Systems in Space Management Utilization

Declarative techniques such as Constraint Programming can be very effective in modeling and assisting management decisions. We present a method for managing university classrooms which extends the previous design of a Constraint-Informed Information System to generate the timetables while dealing with spatial resource optimization issues. We seek to maximize space utilization along two dimensions: classroom use and occupancy rates. While we want to maximize the room use rate, we still need to satisfy the soft constraints which model students’ and lecturers’ preferences. We present a constraint logic programming-based local search method which relies on an evaluation function that combines room utilization and timetable soft preferences. Based on this, we developed a tool which we applied to the improvement of classroom allocation in a University. Comparing the results to the current timetables obtained without optimizing space utilization, the initial versions of our tool manages to reach a 30% improvement in space utilization, while preserving the quality of the timetable, both for students and lecturers.

Cuidar em obstetrícia com qualidade: operacionalização dos registos da consulta de enfermagem

São conhecidos os benefícios da aplicabilidade da Classificação Internacional para a Prática de Enfermagem, nos cuidados de enfermagem. Tivemos como objetivo, otimizar o SClinico na consulta de saúde materna da Maternidade Dr. Francisco Feitinha da Unidade Local de Saúde do Norte Alentejano, EPE. Para diagnóstico da situação foi aplicada uma entrevista que permitiu identificar as necessidades da população. Foram propostas intervenções de diagnóstico frequentes, necessárias para promover a melhoria dos cuidados prestados e a qualidade dos mesmos. Para avaliação da intervenção aplicamos um questionário. Constatou-se que a maioria dos enfermeiros considera os registos eletrónicos de enfermagem importantes e de muita utilidade, para a atividade profissional e constituem uma fonte de informação essencial que permite a comunicação entre os profissionais de saúde garantindo continuidade e qualidade dos cuidados de enfermagem; ABSTRACT: The benefits of the application of the International Classification for Nursing Practice in nursing care are known. Our purpose was to optimize the Clinical System and Nursing health consultation Maternity Dr. Francisco Feitinha Unit of the North Alentejo Health, EPE. For the diagnosis of the situation, it was applied an interview to identify the needs of the population. It was proposed more frequent diagnosis of interventions necessary to promote the improvement of care and its own quality. For evaluation of the intervention, we applied a questionnaire. Thus, we concluded that most nurses consider important electronic nursing records and that they are very useful for the professional activity. They are seen as an essential source of information and enable communication between health professionals ensuring continuity of quality care.