Quality initiatives in public health and other health-related fields

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-182
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Health Governance ◽  
Quality Initiatives ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Review Editor ◽  
Health Related

PurposeThe purpose of the International Journal of Health Governance (IJHG) review is to present a synopsis of the accepted articles in each issue, thus allowing readers to identify articles of particular interest to themselves.Design/methodology/approachThe review editor reads all the submissions for each issue and then prepares an overview presenting the major themes with reference to supporting literatureFindingsThe findings from all articles are presented in a succinct format.Originality/valueThe value of the IJHG review lies in the fact that no other Emerald publication includes a review section of this type. This unique contribution to this particular journal enhances usability and reader satisfaction.

IJHG review

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 194-199
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Current Issue ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Review Editor

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview and commentary on the articles contained in the current issue of the journal. Design/methodology/approach – The review is prepared by the review editor to highlight key points within each paper. Findings – Enables readers to scan content and select articles of most interest or relevance to their needs. Originality/value – The IJHG is the only Emerald journal with a review section of this type and therefore makes a unique contribution to the content of the journal.

IJHG review

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-44
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Health Governance ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Points ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Review Editor ◽  
Health Journal

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to enable readers of International Journal of Health Governance (IJHG) to gain a quick overview of the key concepts explored in this issue of the journal. Design/methodology/approach – The review is prepared by the review editor to highlight key points within each paper. Findings – The paper enables readers to scan content and select articles of most interest or relevance to their needs. Originality/value –IJHG is the only Emerald health journal which provides a review section of this kind.

scholarly journals The pre-eminence of patient safety in health care governance

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Current Issue ◽  
Common Theme ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Review Editor ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Health Care Governance

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify a common theme linking the articles in this issue of IJHG. The review editor elucidates on this topic while presenting key findings from the articles which comprise the current issue. Design/methodology/approach The design is a general review describing the articles under review while expanding on the subject matter through reference to other authors. Social implications The Review provides readers with a brief overview of the current articles enabling them to select the ones which reflect their needs or interests. Originality/value IJHG is the only Emerald journal providing a Review section of this type.

Through the lens of COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 271-278
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Key Concepts ◽  
Review Editor ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Individual Issue

PurposeThe purpose of the IJHG Review is to enable readers to gain a quick overview of articles contained in an individual issue.Design/methodology/approachAll current articles are read by the Review Editor who then prepares the Review.FindingsCommon themes are identified and key concepts are extracted from each article.Practical implicationsThe Review enables readers to prioritize articles of the greatest interest to them.Originality/valueThe originality value of the IJHG Review is that no other Emerald Journal offers a Review section of this kind.

scholarly journals It takes a community to care for the sick and disabled

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-328
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Community Involvement ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Current Issue ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Review Editor ◽  
Selling Point ◽  
Journal Content ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Broad Overview

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a broad overview of the articles published in the current issue. Design/methodology/approach The review editor reads all articles accepted for the current issue of IJHG, identifying common themes and selecting other relevant articles to explore these themes more fully. Findings The findings of this review indicate that the most effective way to care for the sick or disabled is with community involvement. Practical implications The practical implications are that the review helps readers to gain a better understanding of the journal content and how for each issue, common themes can be developed and discussed. Originality/value No other Emerald Journal has a review section of this type so it is a unique selling point for IJHG.

The climate change emergency: impacts on health governance

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-392
Author(s):  
Fiona MacVane Phipps
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Health Governance ◽  
Single Issue ◽  
Review Section ◽  
Content Type

PurposeTo enable readers to gain an overview of the content of any issue of IJHG and in this way select papers most relevant to their interests or requirements.Design/methodology/approachThe IJHG review section extracts information from all submissions in a single issue, developing and expanding on key themes in common.FindingsNAOriginality/valueThe original value of the IJHG Review section is that no other Emerald journal includes a Review section of this kind.

Stakeholder responses toward fast food chains’ CSR

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yeonsoo Kim ◽  
Mari Luz Zapata Ramos
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Issue ◽  
Public Relations ◽  
Fast Food ◽  
Corporate Image ◽  
Food Chains ◽  
Supportive Communication ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine how stakeholders perceive the motives behind fast food companies’ public health-related corporate social responsibility (CSR) and general social issue-related CSR initiatives, and their responses toward CSR in terms of supportive communication intent, investment intent, and purchase intent. The authors further examine the impact of perceived CSR motives on intent and whether a healthier chain image has an effect on stakeholder responses. Design/methodology/approach An online experiment was conducted. This study employed a randomized 2 (CSR type: health-related CSR vs generic social issue-related CSR)×2 (chain image: healthier chain vs general fast-food chain) full factorial design using general stakeholder samples. Findings For an ordinary fast food restaurant, generic social issue-related CSR programs elicited significantly more positive perceptions of CSR motives, supportive communication intent and investment intent, than public-health related CSR. When a company has a healthier image, stakeholders do not distinguish between CSR types. Stakeholders perceive both CSR types as stemming from mutually beneficial motives and show neutral to slightly positive reactions to both CSR. A positively perceived CSR motive plays a determinant role in anticipating communication, investment, and purchase intents. Originality/value This is the first study that examines stakeholder perception of motives behind and responses toward fast food chains’ health-related vs generic social issue-related CSR initiatives, in light of corporate image. The study findings help public relations practitioners, public health professionals, parent groups, and legislators understand stakeholders’ reactions toward CSR initiatives in the fast food industry and help them monitor practices for improvements.

Fake news on Facebook: examining the impact of heuristic cues on perceived credibility and sharing intention

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khudejah Ali ◽  
Cong Li ◽  
Khawaja Zain-ul-abdin ◽  
Muhammad Adeel Zaffar
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Perceived Credibility ◽  
News Credibility ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Active Processing

PurposeAs the epidemic of online fake news is causing major concerns in contexts such as politics and public health, the current study aimed to elucidate the effect of certain “heuristic cues,” or key contextual features, which may increase belief in the credibility and the subsequent sharing of online fake news.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a 2 (news veracity: real vs fake) × 2 (social endorsements: low Facebook “likes” vs high Facebook “likes”) between-subjects experimental design (N = 239).FindingsThe analysis revealed that a high number of Facebook “likes” accompanying fake news increased the perceived credibility of the material compared to a low number of “likes.” In addition, the mediation results indicated that increased perceptions of news credibility may create a situation in which readers feel that it is necessary to cognitively elaborate on the information present in the news, and this active processing finally leads to sharing.Practical implicationsThe results from this study help explicate what drives increased belief and sharing of fake news and can aid in refining interventions aimed at combating fake news for both communities and organizations.Originality/valueThe current study expands upon existing literature, linking the use of social endorsements to perceived credibility of fake news and information, and sheds light on the causal mechanisms through which people make the decision to share news articles on social media.

scholarly journals Co-operation and consistency: a global survey of professionals involved in reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola J. Gray ◽  
Didier Jourdan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Health Measures ◽  
Global North ◽  
Initial Interviews ◽  
National Governments ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

PurposeDuring the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, schools closed in haste and were expected to create virtual learning opportunities for their students while they waited to see when and how they might re-open. National governments issued reopening guidance at varying speeds. The purpose of this study was to invite health and education professionals to share what was happening in their country about school reopening in terms of the features and implications of the guidance issued.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study. Initial interviews informed a semi-structured questionnaire distributed through the global community of UNESCO Chair ‘Global Health and Education’ and partner organisations. Its aim was to collect, analyse and share globally relevant knowledge and practices about school reopening.FindingsThere were 192 useable responses from 43 countries and territories and 1 multi-country region. 20 of these, mainly in the Global North, had received reopening guidance, 23 were still waiting and 1 had not closed its schools. Guidance prioritised public health measures like social distancing, with less emphasis on education impacts. Success came from partnerships between schools, families and local authorities, consistent guidance and enough time and resources for implementation. Fear of infection led to significant absenteeism among students and staff. Respondents waiting for guidance, mainly in the Global South, shared similar concerns and expectations.Originality/valueDescribing first-hand practices and perspectives of health and education professionals from diverse countries and territories about reopening schools.

scholarly journals Can an ecological-transactional systems model in occupational therapy contribute to a social prescribing programme?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Johansson ◽  
Emil Rapo ◽  
Ingeborg Nilsson
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
System Theory ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Complex Interventions ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Occupational Performance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Prescribing ◽  
Systems Model

Purpose The spread and level of loneliness is today considered a public health issue. Attempts to promote or reduce the level of loneliness have been made, one of which is social prescribing (SP), developed and extensively used. Complex interventions such as SP are advised to be connected to theory. Design/methodology/approach For this purpose, the Person-Environment-Occupation-Participation model (PEOP) will be reviewed and used as an example, both as a way of organize occupational knowledge and as a model for practice. Findings Occupational therapy underpinned by transactional system theory such as the PEOP model seems to give comprehensive and relevant support in the SP process. Particularly, this model can guide practitioners through crucial phases when assessing needs, matching interests and goals with relevant occupations, as well as understanding of important components embedded in the program. Originality/value This opinion piece offers insights in why and how specific components connected to SP needs to be understood by theory and applied by personnel to facilitate a meaningful and sustainable occupational performance for the individuals.

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