Innovation for elderly with dementia – localization technology transfer

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Ebbing ◽  
Marzenna Cichosz
Keyword(s):  
Market Failure ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Scenario Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Healthcare It ◽  
Price Differences

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the discussion of transferring modern technology from industries such as logistics to the life of elderly in a way that they can understand, accept and make use of it. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual discussion based on findings from a series of projects in healthcare, IT development and consultancy. The key methodologies considered include technology assessment, scenario development, listening to people with dementia and their caregivers and non-participant observation, as well as reviews of good practice, policy and literature. Findings The transfer considerations showed unreasonable price differences of similar hardware used for localization between the logistics and the elderly market. Bluetooth low energy (BLE) was identified as a promising localization technique. A gap in the marketing of technology for the elderly was identified, virtually fencing the elderly market. Practical implications A lack of transparency fosters market skimming, resulting in deadweight loss for society and technology being restrained from less-solvent consumers. Corrective actions like entrepreneurship facilitation and consumer education should be considered to overcome this market failure. To persevere in a consequently more competitive market, changes in marketing should be considered. Originality/value The work assesses the presence of the innovativeness–needs paradox of Everett Rogers in the field of innovation for the elderly on the basis of an example and identifies the resulting market failure. It suggests a market-entry mode and briefly lays out the marketing modes for market penetration.

Making and measuring “good” HR practice in an SME: the case of a Yorkshire bakery

2013 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liz Doherty ◽  
Ann Norton
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Original Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to understand how “good” HR practice is characterised in SMEs and what the drivers are for adopting this good practice. The paper also explores methods for measuring the impact of HR practice which are helpful and realistic in the context of an SME. Design/methodology/approach – The research was carried out in one SME, a bakery based in South Yorkshire. It was an action research project which utilised semi-structured interviews, participant observation on the factory floor and analysis of company documentation in the diagnosis phase. In addition, reflections on action interventions have informed the findings, together with post-project, semi-structured interviews with key actors three years after the completion of the project. Findings – The drivers of good HR practice were found to be size, market position, external “coercive networks”, presenting issues, the ideology of the managing director and the energy of an HR champion. The findings demonstrate that the impact of “good” HR practice can be best evaluated in SMEs through one-shot, cost-based metrics or more strategic qualitative measures. Originality/value – The paper develops an original model to show the relationship between the drivers, the HR practices adopted and measurable outcomes. This makes an important contribution to the debate about HRM within SMEs and it has practical value for informing the development of good HR practice in SMEs.

A mainstream social housing response to dementia

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-150 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliet Bligh
Keyword(s):  
Social Housing ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Assessment Approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how social housing providers could respond to residents living with dementia in non-specialist housing. Design/methodology/approach A research framework was developed from published material and used to assess how dementia friendly a national housing provider was, and what could be different. Electronic surveys were completed by 209 members of staff; semi-structured interviews with 18 senior managers and an external contractor; a customer focus group with five residents. A literature review and telephone interviews with housing providers identified current areas of innovation and good practice which informed the research recommendations. Findings There are ways a non-specialist social housing provider can develop dementia friendly services through developing a customer focused approach, staff awareness raising and training, and through working collaboratively with specialist statutory and non-statutory services across health and social care. These have the potential to impact positively on the quality of life of residents with dementia or caring for people with dementia. Practical implications Social housing providers should be considering their older residents, and how they can design and develop services to respond to specific needs. Originality/value There is limited understanding of how mainstream housing providers could and should develop an offer for their residents living with dementia. This research provides an assessment approach and has developed ideas about what this offer could look like.

scholarly journals The effective ingredients of social support at home for people with dementia: a literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-119
Author(s):  
Elaine Argyle ◽  
Tony Kelly ◽  
John Gladman ◽  
Rob Jones
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Optimal Timing ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Search And Selection ◽  
At Home

Purpose Recent years have seen an increasing reliance on social support at home for people with dementia and the advocacy of a person centred and integrated approach in its provision. However, little is known about the effective ingredients of this support and how they differ from more generic or health-based services. The purpose of this paper is to explore the existing evidence base. Design/methodology/approach A review of relevant literature was carried out, combining a systematic search and selection of articles with a narrative analysis. Findings The review identified 14 relevant studies of varying research designs which yielded conflicting findings with regard to the optimal timing of interventions and their overall impact. This highlights the problems of review and generalisability when attempting to compare findings of research in this area. This was exacerbated by the blurred divide between health and social care and ambiguities in the meaning of the latter. Research limitations/implications This methodological heterogeneity demonstrates the need for consistency in research approaches if comparisons are to be made. Further questions include the precise components that distinguish social care from health care, the optimal timing for the introduction of this care and whether adherence to good practice in this area can be linked to cost effectiveness. Originality/value The review identifies relevant issues in need of further investigation and tentative themes emerging from the literature which suggest the utility of an adequately resourced, integrated and responsive approach to intervention.

“Saluting” perceived sense of coherence in people with dementia by nurses

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniela Lillekroken ◽  
Solveig Hauge ◽  
Åshild Slettebø
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Sense Of Coherence ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Main Category ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – Nurses employed in nursing homes have a unique insight into the lives of people with dementia (PwD) and into the factors that may support and possibly enhance their sense of coherence (SOC). It is currently not known precisely which factors contribute to supporting the SOC in PwD; therefore, in order to address the paucity of research in this area, the purpose of this paper is to identify and present these factors as they were perceived by nurses. Design/methodology/approach – The study employed a qualitative explorative design. Participant observation and focus group interviews were the data collection methods. The participants were nurses employed in special dementia units from two Norwegian nursing homes. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Findings – Data analysis highlighted a main category, with additional three generic categories. The main category, “creating order out of chaos” concerns the nurses’ explanations about how they could create order in the lives of PwD lives. This main category is subdivided into three generic categories; “establishing continuity”, “ensuring predictability” and “building confidence”. These categories were assessed as “salutary” factors that may contribute to supporting the SOC in PwD. Originality/value – This paper highlights the importance of continuity, predictability and confidence as factors that may contribute to counterbalancing the state of chaos and to supporting the SOC in PwD. The findings add a salutogenic perspective to dementia care and research.

Dementia-friendly housing charter

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-82
Author(s):  
Sara Miles ◽  
Vanessa Pritchard-Wilkes
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Housing Associations ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Open Plan

Purpose The dementia-friendly housing charter was developed by the sector in response to the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia and a need for this resource within the housing sector. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the positive impact the housing sector can have on people living with dementia and identify resources available which the sector can use to support this. Design/methodology/approach The charter identifies relevant resources and examples of good practice to encourage their integration into all aspects of people, places and processes, the three “pillars” which the charter is built around. To develop the charter, people with dementia were engaged to identify the challenges they face and potential solutions that could be provided. The feedback of people with dementia highlighted the importance of design in housing to ensure it meets an individual’s needs as their dementia progresses. This could include adaptations such as sensor lights, plug sockets at arm level, wet rooms and open plan living. The importance of good quality training for staff was also highlighted. Findings There are a number of areas that were not included in the housing charter. Some were consciously not included, such as care homes, while others such as issues apparent when considering the wider agenda of equality are now being explored and will be incorporated. Originality/value In the first three months, over 600 copies of the charter were downloaded by a range of organisations including housing with care providers, local authorities and housing associations. An evaluation of the effectiveness of the charter will take place during Autumn 2017 to understand more about the success and limitations of the charter after which amends will be made if required.

Dementia without Walls: reflections on the Joseph Rowntree Foundation programme

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philly Hare
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Major Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Barriers ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Foundation Programme ◽  
Meaningful Engagement ◽  
Work Programme ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to describe the key elements of a major work programme on dementia, and to reflect on the practical learning derived. Design/methodology/approach The paper describes the whole range of programme activity, including research projects, think-pieces, action research, demonstrations, evaluations and production of resources such as films, infographics, case studies, practice guides and positive image galleries. Findings The active, meaningful engagement of people with dementia and their families is fundamental. Communities must engage with, and achieve equity for, all people with dementia, whatever their circumstances. Practical barriers to inclusion must be addressed if normal lives are to be continued. The human rights of people with dementia and carers must be recognised and promoted. Local grassroots community activity is the bedrock of dementia friendly communities – but this activity must be supported by strong strategic planning, commissioning and leadership. There is no template – each community must develop its own approach. Practical implications The paper highlights many examples of good practice which can inform the work of commissioners and practitioners, as well as wider communities. These focus particularly on good practice in engagement and involvement; and the co-production of dementia friendly communities with people with dementia. Social implications The programme highlights the importance of social barriers to the inclusion of people with dementia in their communities, and gives examples of communities which have tried to overcome these through attitudinal and environmental change. Originality/value Joseph Rowntree Foundation’s programme is highly innovative and well-regarded.

Fosters Bakery puts HR in the mix

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 15-17
Author(s):  
David Pollitt
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Action Research Project ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Hr Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – This paper aims to relate how “good” human resources (HR) practice is characterized in small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and what the drivers are for adopting this good practice. This paper explores methods for measuring the impact of HR practices that are helpful and realistic in the context of an SME. Design/methodology/approach – This paper studies practices at a family-owned bakery. The study takes the form of an action-research project using semi-structured interviews, participant observation on the factory floor and analysis of company documentation in the diagnosis phase. It reflects action interventions that have informed the findings, together with post-project semi-structured interviews with key actors three years after the completion of the project. Findings – Discovers that the drivers of good HR practice are size, market position, external “coercive networks”, presenting issues, the ideology of the managing director and the energy of an HR champion. Practical implications – Demonstrates that the impact of “good” HR practice can be best evaluated in SMEs through one-shot cost-based metrics or more strategic qualitative measures. Originality/value – Develops an original model to show the relationship between the drivers, the HR practices adopted and measurable outcomes. Makes an important contribution to the debate about HRM in SMEs and has practical value for informing the development of good HR practice in SMEs.

scholarly journals Exploring the dimensions of place branding: an application of the ICON model to the branding of Toronto

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giannina Warren ◽  
Keith Dinnie
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Place Branding ◽  
City Branding ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Creative City ◽  
Exploratory Approach ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the place branding dimensions of a city undergoing a concerted effort to build a distinctive brand for itself. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative, exploratory approach is adopted, applying the ICON model of place branding to the multistakeholder city branding strategy of Toronto. A combination of interviews, participant observation, content analysis and professional reflection inform the study. Findings Toronto’s emergence as a creative city with global standing has been achieved, in part, through a holistic and collaborative approach that is integrated, contextualized, organic and new. Practical implications Place and destination promoters are offered a practical application of the ICON model of place branding, informing future initiatives and offering insight into good practice. Originality/value Viewed through the lens of the ICON model, the paper provides insights into the collaborative and innovate practices that characterize effective city branding.

Toward a theory on workplaces for smart workers

Facilities ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (3/4) ◽  
pp. 298-315
Author(s):  
Luisa Errichiello ◽  
Tommasina Pianese
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Innovative Design ◽  
Content Type ◽  
New Type ◽  
Smart Working ◽  
Research Propositions

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to identify the main features of smart work centers (SWCs) and show how these innovative offices would support the implementation of smart working and related changes in workspaces (“bricks”), technologies (“bytes”) and organizational practices (“behaviors”). Design/methodology/approach In this study, scientific literature is combined with white papers and business reports and visits to 14 workplaces, including offices designed as SWCs, co-working spaces, one telecenter, one accelerator and one fab lab. Primary data were collected through interviews with managers and users and non-participant observation, whereas secondary data included web-sites, brochures, presentations, press releases and official documents. Findings The authors developed research propositions about how the design of spaces and the availability of technology within SWCs would support the “bricks” and “bytes” levers of smart working. More importantly, the authors assumed that this new type of workplace would sustain changes in employees’ behaviors and managers’ practices, thus helping to overcome several challenges traditionally associated with remote working. Research limitations/implications The exploratory nature of the research only provides preliminary information about the role of SWCs within smart working programs. Additional qualitative and quantitative empirical investigation is required. Practical implications This study provides valuable knowledge about how the design of corporate offices can be leveraged to sustain the implementation of smart working. Originality/value This study advances knowledge on workplaces by focusing on an innovative design of traditional offices (SWC). It also lays the foundations for future investigation aimed at testing the developed propositions.

Information processing by elderly consumers: a five-decade review

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianluigi Guido ◽  
Marco Pichierri ◽  
Cristian Rizzo ◽  
Verdiana Chieffi ◽  
George Moschis
Keyword(s):  
Information Processing ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Processing Activity ◽  
Elderly Consumers

Purpose The purpose of this study is to review scholarly research on elderly consumers’ information processing and suggest implications for services marketing. Design/methodology/approach The review encompasses a five-decade period (1970–2018) of academic research and presents relevant literature in four main areas related to information processing: sensation, attention, interpretation and memory. Findings The study illustrates how each of the aforementioned phases of the information processing activity may affect how elderly individuals buy and consume products and services, emphasizing the need for a better comprehension of the elderly to develop effectual marketing strategies. Originality/value The study provides readers with detailed state-of-the-art knowledge about older consumers’ information processing, offering a comprehensive review of academic research that companies can use to improve the effectiveness of their marketing efforts that target the elderly market.

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