An Exploratory Study of Team Cohesion before and after a Spring Trip (Research Note)

1988 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. Rainey ◽  
Gerald J. Schweickert
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Team Cohesion ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Before And After

scholarly journals How to measure fluctuating impairments in people with MS: development of an ambulatory assessment version of the EQ-5D-5L in an exploratory study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Blome ◽  
Jill Carlton ◽  
Christoph Heesen ◽  
Mathieu F. Janssen ◽  
Andrew Lloyd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Iterative Process ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Ambulatory Assessment ◽  
Standard Assessment ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Standard Paper ◽  
Subsequent Wave ◽  
Patients Perspective ◽  
Time Point

Abstract Background Health fluctuations even within a single day are typical in multiple sclerosis (MS), but are not captured by widely used questionnaires like the EQ-5D-5L. This exploratory study aimed to develop an ambulatory assessment (AA) version of the EQ-5D-5L (EQ-5D-AA) where patients rate their health on mobile phones multiple times per day over several days, and to assess its feasibility and face validity. Methods An initial EQ-5D-AA version was based on two patient focus groups. It was then tested and continuously developed in an iterative process: patients completed it over several days, followed by debriefing interviews. Findings were used to refine the EQ-5D-AA, with the resulting version being tested by the subsequent wave of patients until participants declared no need for changes anymore. Before and after the AA period, participants completed the standard paper-based EQ-5D-5L asking about ‘today’. Results Focus group participants reported that their impairments often fluctuated between and within days. They regarded an AA with three assessments per day over seven days most appropriate; assessment should be retrospective to the previous assessment, but not all items should be assessed at each time point. Four waves of AA testing were conducted. Thirteen out of the 17 participants preferred the AA over standard assessment as they regarded it more informative, but not too burdensome. Conclusion The newly developed one-week AA of the EQ-5D-5L captures within-day and day-to-day health fluctuations in people with MS. From the patients’ perspective, it is a feasible and face valid way to provide important information beyond what is captured by the standard EQ-5D-5L.

A Desire for Growth? An Exploratory Study of Growth Aspirations Among Nascent Nonprofit Entrepreneurs

2020 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 890-901
Author(s):  
Fredrik O. Andersson
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Loss Of Control ◽  
Strong Growth ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
A Current

This research note examines the growth aspirations, and beliefs about growth, based on survey responses from 57 nascent nonprofit entrepreneurs. About 21% of the respondents displayed strong growth ambitions and 40% declared they do not consider growth a current and/or highly prioritized matter. A majority of the nascent nonprofit entrepreneurs recognized that growth could have both positive and negative implications on their emerging nonprofit. Only 14% perceived growth as a ubiquitous positive feat. Perceived positive implications of growth included enhanced impact and reputation, and some of the perceived negative implications of growth were loss of control and increased workload. Furthermore, drawing on brief follow-up conversations with eight respondents, this research note illuminates how growth preferences can evolve as the nonprofit evolve, and even nonprofit entrepreneurs with clear and explicit aspirations to grow may not have the ability to grow.

scholarly journals The binge-watcher’s journey: Investigating motivations, contexts, and affective states surrounding Netflix viewing

2019 ◽  
pp. 135485651989085 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Castro ◽  
Jacob M Rigby ◽  
Diogo Cabral ◽  
Valentina Nisi
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Objective Data ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Individual Activity ◽  
Subjective Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Browser Extension ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Viewing Sessions

The growth of Internet-distributed TV services has transformed video consumption, enhancing the level of control that viewers have over what they watch. Along with the release of entire seasons of programming at once, this has led to the phenomenon of ‘binge-watching’, in which several episodes of a program are viewed in one sitting. This article presents the results of a novel exploratory study focused on 40 Netflix viewing sessions from 11 millennials in their homes. Methodologically, we employed a novel mixed-methods approach that combines objective data (collected through a browser extension) and subjective data (collected via questionnaires completed before and after viewing). This novel approach allowed us to describe the binge-watcher’s experience in a holistic fashion. Results suggest that binge-watching is an individual activity mainly performed at the end of the day to relax, for boredom relief purposes, or for escapism. Furthermore, a binge-watching session lasts for an average of 2 h and 10 min, and variations on binge-watchers’ affective states were identified after Netflix exposure. Participants’ levels of valence (unhappy–happy) significantly decreased after binge-watching; their positive affect values increased primarily after watching sci-fi, while their negative affect values decreased after watching comedy and slightly increased after watching drama. However, the levels of arousal (relaxed–stimulated) remained the same. This study extends our current understanding of binge-watching in terms of viewer motivations, how it affects their viewing experiences, and participants’ subjective affective states. The investigation contributes, thus, to a relatively new domain of research concerned with the understanding of binge-watching behavior of serialized TV fiction.

scholarly journals Pelvic floor muscle training decreases hip adductors isometric peak torque in incontinent women: an exploratory study

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-190 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grasiéla Nascimento Correia ◽  
Cristine Homsi Jorge Ferreira ◽  
Mariana Chaves Aveiro ◽  
Vanessa Santos Pereira ◽  
Patricia Driusso
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Pelvic Floor ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Pelvic Floor Muscle ◽  
Peak Torque ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Pad Test ◽  
Digital Evaluation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Dominant Side

INTRODUCTION: The pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training is the most common treatment for urinary incontinence (UI), however many women performed the contraction of PFM with associated contraction of abdominal, gluteus and hip adductors muscles. OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of pelvic floor muscle (PFM) training on isometric and isokinetic hip adductors peak torque (PT) among women suffering from urinary incontinence (UI). MATERIALS AND METHODS: It is a longitudinal and prospective exploratory study. This study included 15 physically active women aged 45 years old and over, who presented complaints of UI. The PFM function (digital evaluation and perineometry), isometric and isokinetic hip adductors PT and one hour pad test were performed before and after treatment. The PFM training was performed in group, one hour once a week for 12 sessions. RESULTS: Significant improvement of PFM function and pressure level (p = 0.003), and significant decrease of hip adductors isometric PT and one-hour pad test, were found post-treatment. Moderate negative correlations between PFM contraction pressure and hip adductors isokinetic PT for dominant side (DS) (r = -0.62; p = 0.03) and non-dominant side (NDS) (r = -0.64; p = 0.02); and between PFM fast fibers contraction and hip adductors isometric PT for DS (r = -0.60; p = 0.03) and NDS (r = -0.59; p = 0.04) were also found. CONCLUSIONS: The PFM training decreased hip adductors PT and improved PFM functions and UI.

Investigating the Impact of Stakeholders’ Commitment on Requirements Elicitation

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (09n10) ◽  
pp. 1743-1746
Author(s):  
Corentin Burnay ◽  
Ivan J. Jureta ◽  
Stéphane Faulkner
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Requirements Elicitation ◽  
Research Note ◽  
Future System ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
The Impact

Requirements Elicitation (RE) consists of collecting requirements for a future system. It involves engineers who are eliciting information, and stakeholders who are involved in the project to provide information. This research note aims to stimulate research about the impact of stakeholders’ commitment on RE. We define commitment, discuss how it can be measured during RE, and present a first exploratory study that we conducted to build a prototype “commitment matrix”. The matrix aims to clarify what engineers may expect during RE when involving stakeholders who are more or less committed.

Sexual dysfunction and hyperprolactinemia in schizophrenia before and after six weeks of D2/3 receptor blockade – An exploratory study

2019 ◽  
Vol 274 ◽  
pp. 58-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Signe W. Düring ◽  
Mette Ø. Nielsen ◽  
Nikolaj Bak ◽  
Birte Y. Glenthøj ◽  
Bjørn H. Ebdrup
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Dysfunction ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Receptor Blockade ◽  
Before And After

Knowledge Of Nursing Professional In Front Of The Medicines Administration : Before And After The Education In Service

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Danusa Fernandes Severo ◽  
Andréa D`Oliveira Dias da Cunha ◽  
Michele Cristiene Nachtigall Barboza
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Professional Conduct ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Nursing Professionals ◽  
Nursing Professional

ABSTRACTObjective: to identify the knowledge of nursing professionals of medium level, about the medication administration, using the education in service as instrument. Methodology: this is about a descriptive and exploratory study, type action research, from quantitative approach, approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Santa Casa de Misericórdia of Pelotas-RS under protocol number 037/2008. Three moments took place: application of the questionnaire (four questions related to the administration of medicines), education in service, re-application of the questionnaire. Results: through the data analysis it was identified an increase of the knowledge front to the theme medicines administration, after the education in service. Conclusion: it was concluded that the education in service is an important and necessary instrument to qualify the nursing professional's attendance. For that professional conduct in practice, a nursing care safely in their work process and a theoretical rationale, features developed through the knowledge gained from improvements. Descriptors: education continuing; nursing; medication systems in the hospital. RESUMOObjetivo: identificar o conhecimento dos profissionais de enfermagem de nível médio, sobre a administração de medicação, utilizando a educação em serviço como instrumento de avaliação. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo descritivo-exploratório, tipo pesquisa-ação, com abordagem quantitativa, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Pelotas-RS, sob n. 037/2008. Participaram da pesquisa 62 profissionais de enfermagem, respeitando os princípios éticos estabelecidos. O estudo foi realizado em três momentos: aplicação do questionário (quatro questões relacionadas à administração de medicamentos), educação em serviço, reaplicação do mesmo questionário. Resultados: os profissionais mostraram aumento significativo do conhecimento frente à temática administração de medicamentos, após a educação em serviço. Conclusão: concluiu-se que a educação em serviço é um instrumento importante e necessário para qualificar o atendimento do profissional de enfermagem aos clientes. Pois esse profissional realizará na sua prática, uma assistência de enfermagem com segurança em seu processo de trabalho e respaldo teórico, características desenvolvidas por meio do conhecimento adquirido com aperfeiçoamentos. Descritores: educação continuada; enfermagem; sistemas de medicação no hospital.RESUMENObjetivo: identificar los conocimientos de los profesionales de enfermería de nivel medio, sobre la administración de la medicación, utilizando la educación en servicio  como una herramienta. Metodología: este es un estudio exploratorio-descriptivo, como la investigación-acción, con enfoque cuantitativo, aprobado por el Comité de Ética en Investigación de la Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Pelotas-RS, el número de registro 037/2008. Hubo tres fases: aplicación del cuestionario (cuatro preguntas relativas a la administración de medicamentos), educación en servicio, reaplicación del cuestionario. Resultados: mediante el análisis de los datos se identificó un incremento del conocimiento delante del tema de la administración de medicamentos, después de la educación en el servicio. Conclusión: se llegó a la conclusión que la educación en servicio es una herramienta importante y necesaria para cualificar la atención del profesional de enfermería. Para que la conducta profesional en la práctica, un cuidado de enfermería con seguridad en su proceso de trabajo y una justificación teórica, las características desarrolladas a través del conocimiento obtenido de las mejoras. Descriptores: educación continua; enfermería; sistemas de medicación en el hospital. 

scholarly journals Exploratory study of how Cognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation restores parietal operculum connectivity and improves upper limb movements in chronic stroke

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Van de Winckel ◽  
D. De Patre ◽  
M. Rigoni ◽  
M. Fiecas ◽  
T. J. Hendrickson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Region Of Interest ◽  
Chronic Stroke ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Upper Limb Movements ◽  
The Right ◽  
Sensorimotor Recovery

AbstractCognitive Multisensory Rehabilitation (CMR) is a promising therapy for upper limb recovery in stroke, but the brain mechanisms are unknown. We previously demonstrated that the parietal operculum (parts OP1/OP4) is activated with CMR exercises. In this exploratory study, we assessed the baseline difference between OP1/OP4 functional connectivity (FC) at rest in stroke versus healthy adults to then explore whether CMR affects OP1/OP4 connectivity and sensorimotor recovery after stroke. We recruited 8 adults with chronic stroke and left hemiplegia/paresis and 22 healthy adults. Resting-state FC with the OP1/OP4 region-of-interest in the affected hemisphere was analysed before and after 6 weeks of CMR. We evaluated sensorimotor function and activities of daily life pre- and post-CMR, and at 1-year post-CMR. At baseline, we found decreased FC between the right OP1/OP4 and 34 areas distributed across all lobes in stroke versus healthy adults. After CMR, only four areas had decreased FC compared to healthy adults. Compared to baseline (pre-CMR), participants improved on motor function (MESUPES arm p = 0.02; MESUPES hand p = 0.03; MESUPES total score p = 0.006); on stereognosis (p = 0.03); and on the Frenchay Activities Index (p = 0.03) at post-CMR and at 1-year follow-up. These results suggest enhanced sensorimotor recovery post-stroke after CMR. Our results justify larger-scale studies.

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