Pet owners’ perceptions of veterinary safety practices

2018 ◽  
Vol 183 (19) ◽  
pp. 594-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Fowler ◽  
Bianca Irimia ◽  
Vickie Ramirez ◽  
Hendrika Meischke ◽  
Peter Rabinowitz
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Worker Safety ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Safe Delivery ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Client Communication ◽  
Group Interviews

Veterinary workers must care for their animal patients while simultaneously protecting their own health and safety. This process can be complicated by the presence and perception of pet owners who may not agree with a given tactic used to protect veterinary workers from injury. We conducted focus groups of pet owners in the Seattle area during November 2016 to gain a deeper understanding of their perceptions relating to veterinary worker safety practices. Focus group interviews were recorded and transcribed and study themes identified and summarised. Twenty pet owners participated in three focus groups. Study themes arising from the focus group discussions could be categorised into human, animal, behavioural and environmental domains as outlined in a One Health Occupational Safety and Health (OHOSH) model. Communication was a recurring study theme identified, suggesting that lacking or impaired veterinary personnel-client communication plays a key role in the safe delivery of veterinary services and can negatively impact the use of safety practices among veterinary personnel. Our study suggests that it is important for veterinary personnel to communicate to clients the reasons for policies related to worker safety. Such communication can help engage the veterinary client in order to effectively avoid situations that precipitate injury.

scholarly journals Health and safety challenges associated with immigrant dairy workers

2013 ◽  
Vol 44 (2s) ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Rosecrance ◽  
T. Tellechea ◽  
L. Menger ◽  
D. Gilkey ◽  
N. Roman-Muniz
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Dairy Industry ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Immigrant Workers ◽  
Work Practices ◽  
Worker Health ◽  
Safe Work ◽  
Worker Health And Safety ◽  
Large Herd

Faced with increasing industrialization, high demands on production, and decreasing domestic participation in the labor force, dairy producers are employing an immigrant workforce to help meet operational demands. There is little data regarding the number of immigrant workers in the dairy industry, but the trend of hiring immigrant workers in some of the world’s highest producing countries is increasing. There are many challenges associated with managing immigrant workers includinghow to effectively train this workforce about safe and efficient work methods. Methods: Ethnographic methods from the anthropology field served as the primary tool to identify barriers and facilitators of safe work practices in large-herd dairy operations in the United States. Following the weeklong emersion by the research anthropologist at a selected dairy, focus groups were organized at three large-herd dairies. All focus group conversations were tape recorded, transcribed and translated into English. The focus group transcripts were coded for specific themes related to issues that participants felt were barriers or facilitators of worker health and safety. Results: Twenty-two Latino workers 18 to 58 years of age participated in the three focus groups conducted at one Colorado and two South Dakota dairies. Six major themes relating to barriers and facilitators of worker health and safety were identified and included: communication, integration owner and worker cultures, work organization, leadership, support for animal health, and attention to safety culture within the organization. Conclusions: Although not often considered by agricultural engineers, an anthropological perspective to challenges involving an immigrant workforce may assist with improved work methods and safe work practices. Through this approach, agricultural engineers may better understand the cultural challenges and complexities facing the dairy industry. Successful integration of immigrant workers relies not only on cultural awareness but also the ability to integrate cultural knowledge, beliefs, values, and traditions into management and work practices.

scholarly journals The Community of Practice: A Method for Cooperative Learning of Occupational Health and Safety Inspectors

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1254-1268
Author(s):  
Luisella Gilardi ◽  
Maurizio Marino ◽  
Lidia Fubini ◽  
Antonella Bena ◽  
Elisa Ferro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Prevention Services ◽  
Questionnaire Result ◽  
Practice Methods

Background: Workplace injuries in Italy still occur despite laws and safety norms. We need to understand the causes rooted in the context and social conditions, and need to improve the practice of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) inspectors of the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS) of the Italian regional health boards. The aims of this study were to describe the setting up of a Community of Practice (CoP) for the production of best practices for injury prevention and to evaluate the motivation of OSH inspectors for participating in the CoP and the effects of CoP participation on their professional practice. Methods: Two workplace injury stories underwent peer review during each CoP meeting. We evaluated the CoP using a focus group and a questionnaire. Result: Between 2014 and 2021, the CoP met in 18 workshops. Over the 8-year period, the CoP grew from 20 to 150 participants. Overall, 30 stories underwent peer review and were published on the institutional website. The focus group participants stated that the reasons why they participated in the CoP were the need to share experience and to tackle new challenges. Conclusion: The CoP was found to be useful for improving professional practice by strengthening professional identity and contributing to the production of new knowledge.

Macroergonomic Methods: Interviews and Focus Groups

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (15) ◽  
pp. 1355-1359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leah C. Newman
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Individual Interview ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Human Condition

Both the interviewing and focus group processes have been around and in use as tools for gathering information for decades. For someone who is interested in learning more about people and their experiences, what better way to accomplish this than by speaking directly with an individual or group of individuals? Individual as well as group interviews are windows to an understanding of the behaviors of those being interviewed. Focus groups, specifically, are viewed as a window into the human condition and human interaction. Although, the individual interview is one of the most widely used methods for collecting qualitative data, focus groups have recently gained more popularity among qualitative researchers as a method of choice.

scholarly journals Assessment of Occupational Safety Practices Among Medical Laboratory Staff in Governmental Hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Abdulaziz J. Alshalani ◽  
Khaled F. Salama
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Medical Laboratory ◽  
Electrical Safety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Laboratory Staff ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Positive Knowledge

Background: workers in laboratories are faced with many occupational risks at work and their health and safety may be severely jeopardized if adequate preventive protective measures are not taken. Objectives: to assess the level of occupational safety practices among laboratory staff in governmental hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Method: It was a cross sectional descriptive study among 107 laboratory staff, and 28 labs. Data was collected by a self-administered validated structured questionnaire and observation checklist, which were developed, and validated by us using guidelines on universal work precautions and based on previous studies. Results: Overall, there was a positive knowledge of, and attitude towards, occupational safety practices among medical laboratory staff. Nationality and age group were the only two variables that were significantly correlated with occupational safety practices. Almost of the occupational safety practices subscales were followed in the assessed subscales, except for certain parameters including mainly personal protective equipment’s and electrical safety. Conclusion: Overall, a positive knowledge of, and attitude towards, occupational safety practices among medical laboratory staff was reported.

scholarly journals Focus Group Interviews in Child, Youth, and Parent Research: An Integrative Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 160940691988727 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin Adler ◽  
Sanna Salanterä ◽  
Maya Zumstein-Shaha
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Research Focus ◽  
Child Research ◽  
Adult Participants ◽  
Group Interviews

Focus groups are becoming increasingly popular in research, especially in parent and child research. Focus group interviews allow participants to tell their own stories, express their opinions, and even draw pictures without having to adhere to a strict sequence of questions. This method is very suitable for collecting data from children, youths, and parents. However, focus group interviews must be carefully planned and conducted. The literature on focus group interviews with adult participants is extensive, but there are no current summaries of the most important issues to consider when conducting focus group interviews with children, youths, or parents. This article outlines the use of focus groups in child, youth, and parent research and the important factors to be considered when planning, conducting, and analyzing focus groups with children, youths, or parents.

scholarly journals Researchers’ perceptions of research misbehaviours: a mixed methods study among academic researchers in Amsterdam

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamarinde L. Haven ◽  
Joeri K. Tijdink ◽  
H. Roeline Pasman ◽  
Guy Widdershoven ◽  
Gerben ter Riet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Natural Sciences ◽  
Academic Rank ◽  
Aggregate Level ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Academic Researchers ◽  
Disciplinary Field ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract Background There is increasing evidence that research misbehaviour is common, especially the minor forms. Previous studies on research misbehaviour primarily focused on biomedical and social sciences, and evidence from natural sciences and humanities is scarce. We investigated what academic researchers in Amsterdam perceived to be detrimental research misbehaviours in their respective disciplinary fields. Methods We used an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. First, survey participants from four disciplinary fields rated perceived frequency and impact of research misbehaviours from a list of 60. We then combined these into a top five ranking of most detrimental research misbehaviours at the aggregate level, stratified by disciplinary field. Second, in focus group interviews, participants from each academic rank and disciplinary field were asked to reflect on the most relevant research misbehaviours for their disciplinary field. We used participative ranking methodology inducing participants to obtain consensus on which research misbehaviours are most detrimental. Results In total, 1080 researchers completed the survey (response rate: 15%) and 61 participated in the focus groups (3 three to 8 eight researchers per group). Insufficient supervision consistently ranked highest in the survey regardless of disciplinary field and the focus groups confirmed this. Important themes in the focus groups were insufficient supervision, sloppy science, and sloppy peer review. Biomedical researchers and social science researchers were primarily concerned with sloppy science and insufficient supervision. Natural sciences and humanities researchers discussed sloppy reviewing and theft of ideas by reviewers, a form of plagiarism. Focus group participants further provided examples of particular research misbehaviours they were confronted with and how these impacted their work as a researcher. Conclusion We found insufficient supervision and various forms of sloppy science to score highly on aggregate detrimental impact throughout all disciplinary fields. Researchers from the natural sciences and humanities also perceived nepotism to be of major impact on the aggregate level. The natural sciences regarded fabrication of data of major impact as well. The focus group interviews helped to understand how researchers interpreted ‘insufficient supervision’. Besides, the focus group participants added insight into sloppy science in practice. Researchers from the natural sciences and humanities added new research misbehaviours concerning their disciplinary fields to the list, such as the stealing of ideas before publication. This improves our understanding of research misbehaviour beyond the social and biomedical fields.

scholarly journals Aspectos quantitativos e qualitativos sobre as barreiras para o uso de bicicleta em adultos de Curitiba, Brasil

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilson Kienteka ◽  
Edina Maria de Camargo ◽  
Rogério César Fermino ◽  
Rodrigo Siqueira Reis
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Heavy Traffic ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Bad Weather

The implementation of bicycling promotion programs should consider the barriers to this behavior. The aim of this study was to quantitative and qualitatively characterize barriers to leisure and commuting bicycle use for adults from Curitiba, Brazil. The first phase comprised a cross-sectional household survey involving 677 adults (53% women). Of these, 16.7% and 11.2% reported leisure and commuting bicycle use, respectively. Then, 24 bicycle users (50% women) were recruited and participated in focus group interviews. The content of answers was analyzed with a conceptual matrix. The most reported barriers to leisure bicycle use were “bad weather” (65.5%), “heavy traffic” (53.1%), “lack of bike lanes” (48.7%) and “lack of security “(44.2%). In commuting, the most reported were “bad weather” (69.7%), “heavy traffic”, “lack of safety” and “fear of accidents” (51.3% each). The comparative analysis between barriers reported in the survey and those reported in the focus groups showed a combination of seven of the 11 barriers reported in questionnaires. Some of the barriers identified in the survey were not mentioned in the focus groups (“poor street quality”, “pollution”, “not having a bicycle”, “lack of parking”, “distance to destinations”). The main barriers to bicycle use are related to physical environment and safety aspects, regardless of approach adopted and purpose of use.

scholarly journals Voluntarism in occupational health and safety: the New Zealand response

1970 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth A. Mullen
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Small Firms ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Advisory Council ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Code Of Practice ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
Improve Health

There has been considerable debate as to whether attempting to improve health and safety practices at work by legislation is more effective than voluntarism and the play of market forces. A survey was conducted in mid 1988 to ascertain the response of New Zealand enterprises to a Voluntary Code of Practice (1987) issued by the Advisory Council for Occupational Safety and Health. An attempt was also made to identify internal and external factors which might have influenced the decision to comply. It would appear that a voluntary approach has some part to play, but the absence of effective health and safety legislation in New Zealand may particularly disadvantage those working in small firms in high risk industries.

scholarly journals The Impact of Integrating Occupational Safety and Health into the Pre-Construction Phase of Projects: A Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Laila Khodeir ◽  
Youhansen Salahel Dine
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
Construction Stage ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
The Impact

Construction is a high-risk industry owning to several accidents that take place in construction sites. Fatalities and workplace injuries are a major issue. Construction managers concentrate on profitability as far as cost, quality, and time are concerned. Unless experts end up mindful of safety-related issues, development tasks can never reach their targets. The main aim of this paper is to review the literature that highlights the result of the implementation of occupational health and safety practices in construction sites. The research examines the impact of the implementation on the number of accidents in construction sites and the precautions that should be taken into consideration starting from the pre-construction stage. Previous research suggested that early introduction of occupational safety & health management systems (OHSMS) and elements within the project implementation is an important asset in decision-making. It aims toward the abatement of occupational hazards in the workplace. The paper explores through a literature review the root causes of construction accidents and factors causing risks in construction sites. The research explains OSHMS, and its effects, and how they can be integrated into the pre-construction stage in projects. The impact of the implementation of occupational health and safety practices at construction sites will be discussed as well. The study concluded that due to implementing OHSMS, there is a significant reduction in accidents. In order to improve security and health, safety measures should be included starting from the preparation of contract documents. It is recommended that the managers of top construction companies commit more to safety and health procedures. There is a need to provide funding for the regulatory body that oversees health and safety in the construction industry.

scholarly journals Implementation of a Complex Health Services Intervention in Long-term Care Homes: A Process Evaluation Using Focus Groups

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rieka von der Warth ◽  
Vanessa Kaiser ◽  
Christina Reese ◽  
Boris A. Brühmann ◽  
Erik Farin-Glattacker
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Medical Care ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Total N ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract BackgroundWith increasing numbers of the elderly living in nursing homes in Germany, the need for on-site primary care increases. A lack of primary care in nursing homes can lead to unnecessary hospitalization, higher mortality, and morbidity in the elderly. Therefore, project CoCare (“coordinated medical care”) implements a complex health intervention in nursing homes, using among others regular medical rounds, a shared patient medical record and medication checks, aiming to improve the coordination of medical care. This study reports the results of a process evaluation assessing the perceived acceptance and barriers of the project by stakeholders.MethodsFocus group interviews were held between the fall of 2018 and the fall of 2019 with nursing staff, general practitioners and medical assistants working in or consulting a participating nursing home. A half-structured modular guideline was used to ask participants about their opinion on different aspects of CoCare. Focus groups were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. ResultsIn total, N=11 focus group interviews with N= 74 participants were conducted. Ten main themes with seven subthemes were identified, encompassing all aspects of CoCare. The overall acceptance of the project was good. Participants elected to talk most often about the project modules “communication and collaboration” and “medical rounds”, with participants concluding CoCare had prevented unnecessary hospitalizations. Main barriers were understaffing and complexity of the program.ConclusionImplementation of CoCare in nursing homes is complex and holds some barriers. However, the overall acceptance was good and first positive results were reported by participants. Furthermore, the project provides a good structure to overcome potential barriers.Trial Registration: German Clinical Trial Register (DRKS00012703)

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