Commentary on “It can still happen here: systemic risk factors that may contribute to the continued abuse of people with intellectual disabilities”

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 147-150
Author(s):  
Michele Wiese
Keyword(s):  
Implementation Science ◽  
Systemic Risk ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Disability Services ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The People ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Systemic Risk Factors

Purpose – This commentary takes Marsland et al.’s paper about services at risk of becoming abusive to the people they support, as a platform to consider issues around implementation science and its role in minimising this risk. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach – The commentary is a selected review of implementation science. The research is used to define implementation, identify prerequisites, selectively review methods and comment on fidelity. Findings – The commentary proposes that implementation science has an important role in ensuring evidence-based practice transfers from research to disability services. Originality/value – The commentary offers a viewpoint based on combined research evidence and clinical practice.

It can still happen here: systemic risk factors that may contribute to the continued abuse of people with intellectual disabilities

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 134-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dave Marsland ◽  
Peter Oakes ◽  
Naomi Bright
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Systemic Risk ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Critical Reflection ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Review Of Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Future Harm

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to reflect on the response to the scandal of abuse in services for people with intellectual disabilities in the light of research evidence and analysis. Design/methodology/approach – Critical reflection and review of literature. In particular, recent research into possible indicators that a service is at risk of becoming abusive is used to test the hypotheses and implied solutions that are currently being adopted. Findings – That some of the responses to recent scandals are necessary but not sufficient to prevent future harm. Furthermore, some of the proposed solutions may actually increase the likelihood of further abuse. Prevention of abuse requires a broader and more evidence-based response. Originality/value – The synthesis of research and analysis presented here has not been presented previously in the published literature.

Systemic risk and the organization of the financial system: overview

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-212
Author(s):  
Clas Wihlborg
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systemic Risk ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Policy Debate ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Conference Presentations ◽  
Conference Papers ◽  
Systemic Risk Factors

Purpose Before providing an overview of the conference with the above title and this Special Issue, this paper aims to present a view of the meaning of systemic risk, factors that affect systemic risk and measures of systemic risk. Thereafter, the conference presentations and the papers in this issue are summarized. Design/methodology/approach Characteristics and measures of systemic risk are reviewed. Conference papers and presentations are summarized. Findings While some aspects of systemic risk of a financial institution can be measured, an important aspect associated with contagion through markets is not easily captured by simple measures. Originality/value The conference and the papers in this issue contribute to the policy debate about sources and characteristics of systemic risk.

Commentary on: a comparison of dementia assessment service provision across three English county intellectual disability services

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Dodd
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Disability Services ◽  
Complex Activity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider the issue of types of assessment offered by services for people with learning disabilities from the research study “A Comparison of Dementia Assessment Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities”. Design/methodology/approach The commentary is based on a review of the associated literature. Findings Assessment for possible dementia is a complex activity. The gold standard is to ensure that the assessment process is comprehensive including both direct assessments with the person and gathering information from key informants. The issues in not adopting this methodology are considered, as are issues in what services and assessments are called. Originality/value The commentary considers the studies presented from a practitioner perspective.

Commentary on “A family’s battle to understand ‘challenging behaviour’”

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
Joann Kiernan
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Content Type ◽  
People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on issues raised in the paper “A family’s battle to understand ‘challenging behaviour’”. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on literature associated with issues identified in the paper this commentary will reflect on the evidence associated with providing specialist support to people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. Findings Families, individuals and services are unable to access timely and appropriate specialist support for individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. As individuals go on to develop behaviours associated with a lack of intervention their levels of vulnerability increase due to their exclusion from services and their local communities. Originality/value The commentary provides a discussion on the issues faced by individuals and their families in relation to intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour.

Crowd funding in libraries: by the people and for the people

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (10) ◽  
pp. 12-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarika Sawant
Keyword(s):  
Nongovernmental Organizations ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Success Stories ◽  
The People ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Library Professionals

Purpose Crowd funding is a method to raise funds for a specific cause or project by asking a large number of people to donate money, usually in small amounts, and usually during a relatively short period, such as a few months. This paper aims to explore the global as well as Indian crowd funding platforms and literature as well to find out the success stories of crowd funding. Design/methodology/approach General literature was reviewed. Various crowd funding platforms were scanned, especially Indian, to find the successful crowd funding stories. Findings It was found that plenty of crowd funding initiatives have been taken in India, especially to build libraries, to decorate libraries, for collection development, to provide services, etc. Nongovernmental organizations/trusts are the ones who are undertaking these initiatives. There is a need to create awareness of such activities by experienced library professionals/nonprofessionals who have done crowd funding and for them to share their experiences and practices of crowd funding among other professionals, so that others can also explore such methods. Originality/value This paper promptly presents the Indian crowd funding initiatives and the success stories.

China in Africa: a critical literature review

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 40-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdoulkadre Ado ◽  
Zhan Su
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Current State ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Critical Literature

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to critically assesses the major contributions to the academic literature on China’s increased focus on Africa, from 2001 to 2011. It discusses the key trends concerning China’s presence in Africa and draws conclusions on the significance of the studies by emphasizing and contrasting the prevailing positions. Design/methodology/approach – Based on a qualitative approach using an integrative and comprehensive literature review, the authors performed a content analysis of high-impact, peer-reviewed papers. Findings – The paper questions and repositions some of the existing controversies. The results from existing studies remain questionable, requiring further clarification and more theoretical backing. It, moreover, highlights the notion that behind the explicit neutrality views of China’s presence in Africa, implicit assumptions may exist. These are often the differences in narratives conveyed by Western and Southern stakeholders. Research limitations/implications – Most of the conclusions drawn from this paper need to be re-explored and supported by additional research. This could be done by widening the scope of the analysis. Studies need to provide more empirical support for their assertions through quantitative data and evidence-based qualitative analyses – all within a framework that considers more cultural, social and historical dimensions. The paper also suggests that an institutionally based view appears most relevant in better explaining China in Africa. Originality/value – This paper reviews a decade of research on China in Africa and presents a snapshot of the current state of knowledge. It also raises concerns to be analyzed by future research and proposes new avenues for better understanding China’s presence in Africa.

scholarly journals Commentary on “Who’s Challenging Who?: a co-produced approach for training staff in learning disability services about challenging behaviour”

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 200-203
Author(s):  
Mark Andrew Haydon-Laurelut ◽  
Karl Nunkoosing
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disability ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Disability Services ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Social Psychological ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Systemic Practice ◽  
Social Psychological Research

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on the article by Flynn et al. Design/methodology/approach In this commentary, the authors will develop some further thoughts about the importance of empathy, its relational nature and place in practice. The authors use some examples from systemic practice to illustrate. Findings Social psychological research underlines the importance of empathy in practice. Systemic practice and other collaborative approaches that ask about the experiences and abilities of people with a learning disability and their networks can support new possibilities as network members are listened to, included and respected. Originality/value The relational nature of empathy and its connection with practice is explored in this paper.

scholarly journals Shadow organizing: a metaphor to explore organizing as intra-relating

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Silvia Gherardi ◽  
Karen Jensen ◽  
Monika Nerland
Keyword(s):  
Evidence Based Medicine ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Frame Of Reference ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Grey Zone ◽  
Secret Societies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Metaphorical Thinking ◽  
Organizational Rules ◽  
Based Medicine

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to conceive “organizing” as an indeterminate process taking place in the interstices of intra-acting elements, beyond visible/rational/intentional organizing. The term intra-activity refers to relationships between multiple elements (human and more-than-human) that are understood not to have clear or distinct boundaries. The paper aims at reframing organizing, as the effect of multiple intra-acting elements, by introducing the metaphor of shadow organizing. It offers examples as diverse as knowledge spillover, evidence-based medicine and improvisation, and the mafia’s organizational rules. Design/methodology/approach The frame of reference is metaphorical theorization, based on the metaphor of shadow organizing, and is explored through three metonymies: the forest and its sheltered spaces in penumbra; the shadow as a grey zone between canonical and non-canonical practices; and secret societies, hidden in the shadow. The shadow is the symbol of what is “betwixt and between.” Findings Shadow organizing focuses on the way that situated elements (people, technologies, knowledge, infrastructures, society) intra-relate and acquire agency. Whilst organizing as the effect of intentional coordination, planning, and strategizing represents a well-established theorization, shadow organizing sheds light on what happen in the interstices of intentional and structured processes. The paper identifies the dimensions of shadow organizing as performativity, liminality, and secrecy. Originality/value The passage from elements in interaction to intra-acting relations that form elements is a challenge both for theory and methodology. To face this challenge, metaphorical thinking proves useful since it enhances scholars’ imaginations and emotional participation.

The UK drugs strategy 2017: contexts and analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 205-217
Author(s):  
Blaine Stothard
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Drug Misuse ◽  
Close Reading ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Specific Content ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the content of the strategy and assess its claims to be evidence based. Design/methodology/approach This study is a close-reading of the text with commentary on specific content and reference to wider contexts. Findings The strategy makes use of evidence in its sections on treatment. Much evidence, including that of the UK ACMD, is dismissed or ignored. The issue of funding in times of austerity is not considered in the strategy. The range and complexity of drug use and users are not fully considered. Research limitations/implications The strategy can be seen as an idealised ambition with little basis in reality without funding to support its aims. Social implications There is no consideration of the impact of macro-economic policy on the extent of drug misuse. Originality/value Other commentaries on the strategy are emerging. This paper is a more extensive consideration than has so far appeared.

Digital transformation: “jobocolypse” or empowerment?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Hizir
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Industry Research ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of digital transformation on jobs and to assess whether or not the so-called Fourth Industrial Revolution will lead to mass redundancies. The piece also looks at the role human resources (HR) departments will have to play in the implementation of, and response to, digital transformation within the workplace. Design/methodology/approach This paper combines research based on media articles, a parliamentary report and wider digital transformation industry research. The author looks to explain what digital transformation is, deconstruct misconceptions around digital transformation, assess the true evidence-based impact of digital transformation on jobs and advise HR departments on the impact of digital transformation within the workplace. Findings This piece finds that there remains a considerable degree of misunderstanding and many misconceptions around digital transformation and that while digital transformation will lead to the loss of some jobs, it will also lead to the change of existing ones and creation of new ones. Furthermore, this piece finds that HR departments will play a crucial role in the implementation of digital transformation, but that they too will need to pivot and adjust to new workplace realities as a result. Originality/value Many HR departments face confusion and misconceptions around the impact of digital transformation on the workforce, and there also remains concern among many employers that technology will replace their jobs. This piece seeks to dispel the myths and paint a clearer picture to both HR departments and employees around the impact of digital transformation.

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