scholarly journals Exploring Nurses’ Meaning and Experiences of Compassion: An International Online Survey Involving 15 Countries

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 286-295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irena Papadopoulos ◽  
Georgina Taylor ◽  
Sheila Ali ◽  
Magdeline Aagard ◽  
Ozlem Akman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Compassionate Care ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Sociopolitical Influences ◽  
Shared Understandings ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Culture Differences

Purpose: In recent years, there has been much focus on compassion in nursing care, and concern has been raised in a number of reports and media stories regarding decreased compassion. The aim of this study was to explore similarities and differences in the understanding and demonstration of compassion in nursing practice across 15 countries. Design: A total of 1,323 nurses from 15 countries responded to questions in relation to compassion, via an international online survey. Results: The data revealed the impact of sociopolitical influences on perceptions of compassion, and the conscious and intentional nature of compassion. Discussion and Conclusion: The study demonstrated shared understandings of the importance of compassion as well as some common perceptions of the attributes of compassionate care. The differences reported were not as significant as had been expected. Implications for Practice: Further research is needed to explore the country and culture differences in the enactment of compassion.

scholarly journals Assessing the effects of socially responsible strategic partnerships on building brand equity of integrated business structures in Ukraine

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 715-730 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lyudmila Ganushchak-Efimenko ◽  
Valeriia Shcherbak ◽  
Оlena Nifatova
Keyword(s):  
Brand Equity ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Strategic Partnerships ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Business Structures ◽  
The Impact

Research background: At present, it is critical to raise awareness on how global trends of doing business within the framework of sustainable development affect the success of each business unit, integration associations, and apparently contribute to a nation’s prosperity. Thus, a study aimed at measuring the effects of socially responsible strategic partnerships on building brand equity of integrated business structures (IBS) will provide deeper insights into assessing the effectiveness and relevance of disseminating CSR practices. Purpose of the article: The paper attempts to evaluate the degree of effect of socially responsible strategic partnerships on building strong brand equity of integrated business structures. Methods: The participants in the assessment have been selected from the Forbes TOP 200 largest companies in Ukraine (the ranking was based not only on sales, such metrics as companies’ financial performance, total assets and their current assessed value were also considered). The input data on the CSR indices were obtained from the Center for CSR Development Ukraine. The index of loyalty to a certain brand was calculated as an integral ratio of satisfaction and importance to customers (based on online survey results). To analyze the impact of the endogenous variable of CSR on IBS branding effectiveness (customer loyalty index and brand equity) and its cost effectiveness, correlation regression and factor analysis methods were applied. Findings & Value added: This study demonstrates the feasibility and economic justification of the impact of socially responsible strategic partnerships on brand equity development for integrated business structures. The research has significant implications for brand management of integrated business structures by providing empirical evidence that will improve understanding of the need to implement the concept of socially responsible branding that right today resonates with the moral society.

Insight into the brain metastasis journey: Initial survey results from patients and caregivers.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 2069-2069
Author(s):  
Nicole Willmarth ◽  
Scott Elder ◽  
Avery Fine ◽  
Manmeet Singh Ahluwalia ◽  
Jill Barnholtz-Sloan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Treatment Success ◽  
Adult Child ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Tumor Association ◽  
Initial Survey ◽  
The Impact

2069 Background: Brain metastases (BM) are the most common central nervous system tumors in the US. Though the exact incidence is unknown, BM are estimated to occur in up to 10-20% of all cancers. Despite the high frequency, there is little systematic knowledge about how BM are typically diagnosed and treated. The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) seeks to understand the BM journey: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and end of life, through a survey of BM patients and caregivers. Methods: Two surveys were developed by the ABTA with vendor, PSB Research, after careful literature review. The surveys were reviewed by a panel of clinicians who treat BM patients. Online survey research was conducted between 8/13-9/16/18, with one survey for adults with BM (N = 237) and another for caregivers (N = 211). Respondents came from PSB’s panels and ABTA collaborators: LUNGevity, Melanoma Research Foundation and the Kidney Cancer Association. Results: Ninety percent of patients, and a similar number of caregivers, were surprised by the diagnosis, with only 20% of patients knowing about BM before diagnosis. Most caregivers were the adult child of a patient. The impact of the diagnosis was primarily emotional. Top concerns after diagnosis, for both patients and caregivers, were likelihood of treatment success and impact on quality of life. Although a majority of patients were happy with the quality of information given, they stated a need to receive a greater quantity of information about treatment success and options. Only 30% of patients were referred to a patient advocacy organization. When referred, information on treatment success rates and options was most sought. Conclusions: Direct patient and caregiver feedback provides valuable insight towards understanding the BM journey and resources needed to support patients and caregivers. A subsequent survey among oncologists and other clinicians, planned for spring of 2019, will add to these findings.

scholarly journals The COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on business establishments: a study on challenges and strategic approaches

2021 ◽  
Vol 58 (1&2) ◽  
pp. 185-213
Author(s):  
Aurora Hidalgo ◽  
Viory Yvonne Janeo ◽  
Winston Conrad Padojinog ◽  
Cid Terosa ◽  
Peter L. U ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Aggregate Demand ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Impact

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) commissioned the School of Economics of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) to conduct a study aimed at understanding the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on various industry sectors and to draw possible policy measures for both government and private institutions to help the affected sectors deal with the pandemic’s negative effects and gradually return to stable business operations. An online survey of pre-selected thirty-three (33) representatives from key priority sectors which recorded sharp contractions in the first two quarters of 2020 and which had a share to GDP of above 1 percent was conducted. To validate the survey results, stakeholder interviews were also conducted with more than 10 firms via the zoom video conferencing platform. The survey results confirmed the negative impact of the pandemic at the firm-level (i.e., decrease in employee compensation, decline in headcount, loss of revenue and other liquidity crunches, prolonged collection periods, problems in logistics, delayed or cancelled projects and disrupted supply chains and access to labor; among others). Some have had to close branches or altogether cease operations. The sudden and likely permanent shift towards digitization of operations has disrupted operations and exerted pressure to digitally transform business operations in order to survive in the so-called “new normal.” Moreover, this requires investments in equipment and training. Additional costs and investments are also needed to meet health and safety standards and protocols. Thus, required assistance commonly cited by firms were loans, subsidies, and tax relief In the short term, the national government must restore consumer confidence and deploy its fiscal powers to stimulate aggregate demand. With assistance, business can invest in platforms and meeting health and safety protocols for workers and customers to return to work and patronize their business, whether on site or online. Resuscitating the economy is not solely the responsibility of government. It also requires solidarity and coordinated response from the private sector. Over the long term, both government and business must build more resilient organizations and strategies. This would include adopting digital transformation by both private and public sectors for a more nimble and agile economy. Business may also revisit the concept of “coopetition”. The interconnectedness of each industry calls for a more collaborative approach among businesses. When firms who have been negatively affected by the pandemic recover, this can also increase the rate at which the economy bounces back.

Spirituality and Nursing

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 341-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khairunnisa Aziz Dhamani
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Care ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Cultural Understanding ◽  
Critical Areas ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
The Many ◽  
Mainstream Literature

This article seeks to describe a professional, personal, and cultural understanding of spirituality in nursing care. It revisits and refines the many concept clarifications of spirituality in our practice discipline, while reflecting on the potential meanings and learnings from Ismaili tenets and principles within a personal nursing practice. Through a review of mainstream literature in conjunction with nontraditional literature, the implicit is made explicit in terms of similarities and differences, as well as opportunities for further exploration. The summary brings forward the persistent gaps and questions on critical areas such as creating the “place” and “operationalizing” of spirituality. These continue to challenge and intrigue nurses seeking spiritual comfort for both themselves and their clients.

scholarly journals Face Masks Bolsters the Characteristics From Looking at a Face Even When Facial Expressions Are Impaired

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wee Kiat Lau
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Facial Expressions ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Emotional Expressions ◽  
Happy Face ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Trait Ratings

Face masks impact social interactions because emotion recognition is difficult due to face occlusion. However, is this enough to conclude that face masks negatively impact social interactions? We investigated the impact of face masks on invariant characteristics (sex, age), trait-like characteristics (trustworthiness, attractiveness, and approachability), and emotional expressions (happiness and excitability). Participants completed an online survey and rated masked and no-masked faces. The same face remained masked or no-masked throughout the survey. Results revealed that, when compared to no-masked faces, masked happy faces appeared less happy. Face masks did not negatively impact the ratings of other characteristics. Participants were better at judging the sex of masked faces. Masked faces also appeared younger, more trustworthy, more attractive, and more approachable. Therefore, face masks did not always result in unfavorable ratings. An additional post hoc modeling revealed that trustworthiness and attractiveness ratings for masked faces predicted the same trait ratings for no-masked faces. However, approachability ratings for no-masked faces predicted the same trait ratings for masked faces. This hinted that information from masked/no-masked faces, such as from the eye and eye region, could aid in the understanding of others during social interaction. Future directions were proposed to expand the research.

scholarly journals The Effect of COVID-19 Anxiety on General Health: The Role of COVID-19 Coping

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Murat Yıldırım ◽  
Ömer Akgül ◽  
Ekmel Geçer
Keyword(s):  
General Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Good Internal Consistency ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Coping Scale ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background and Objectives: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic has unprecedently affected many aspects of people’s lives including their health. This study examined the mediating effect of COVID-19 coping strategies on the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety and general health. Design: Cross-sectional, correlational study.Methods: Participants (70% females) included 4,624 adults (Mage=30.29±10.97 years) collected through online survey. Results: Exploratory factor analysis yielded a one-factor structure for the COVID-19 Anxiety Scale, COVID-19 Coping Scale, and General Health Scale which exhibited good internal consistency reliability. Findings showed that COVID-19 anxiety was negatively related with COVID-19 coping and general health. COVID-19 coping had a positive relationship with general health. Hierarchical multiple regression analyses revealed that COVID-19 coping partially mediated the relationship between COVID-19 anxiety and general health. Conclusions: These findings shed more light on the mechanism underlying between COVID-19 anxiety and health. The findings are important for tailoring and implementing coping-based intervention strategies to reduce the impact of COVID-19 anxiety on general health.

scholarly journals Voluntary assisted dying in Victoria: Why knowing the law matters to nurses

2020 ◽  
pp. 096973302094445
Author(s):  
Jayne Hewitt ◽  
Ben White ◽  
Katrine Del Villar ◽  
Lindy Willmott ◽  
Laura Ley Greaves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Terminal Illness ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Assisted Dying ◽  
Legal Knowledge ◽  
Compassionate Care ◽  
The Law

In 2017, Victoria became the first state in Australia to pass legislation permitting voluntary assisted dying. Under this law, only those people who are near the end of their lives may access voluntary assisted dying, and because many of these people require nursing care to manage the progression of their illness or their symptoms, it will invariably have an impact on nursing practice. The Victorian law includes a series of procedural steps as safeguards to ensure that the law operates as intended. To support people who choose voluntary assisted dying and to practice safely within boundaries of the law, nurses must be aware of these requirements and how they operate. However, there are often gaps in nurses’ legal knowledge. This was demonstrated in an article that aimed to inform nurses about the operation of Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic) but contained several errors and misstatements of the law. Our article corrects these errors and discusses how the law is intended to be applied by revisiting the fictional case of Chloe – a woman with a terminal illness who is seeking voluntary assisted dying. As the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017 (Vic) also protects nurses from liability if they act in accordance with its provisions, we conclude that sound knowledge and understanding of its operation support nurses to provide the safe, comprehensive and compassionate care their patients deserve at the end of life.

scholarly journals Impact of Vehicular Countdown Signals on Driving Psychologies and Behaviors: Taking China as an Example

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fuquan Pan ◽  
Lixia Zhang ◽  
Changxi Ma ◽  
Haiyuan Li ◽  
Jinshun Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Control Mode ◽  
Signal Control ◽  
Driving Behaviors ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Pass Through ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Remaining Time

Countdown signal control is a relatively new control mode that can inform a driver in advance about the remaining time to pass through intersections or the time needed to wait for other drivers and pedestrians. At present, few countries apply vehicular countdown signals. However, in China, some cities have applied vehicular countdown signals for years, though it is unclear how and how much such signals influence driving psychologies and behaviors compared with non-countdown signal controls. The present work aims to clarify the impact of vehicular countdown signals on driving psychologies and behaviors on the cognitive level. A questionnaire survey with 32 questions about driving psychologies and behaviors was designed, and an online survey was conducted. A total of 1051 valid questionnaires were received. The survey data were analyzed, and the main results indicate that most of the surveyed drivers prefer countdown signal controls and think that such controls can improve not only traffic safety but also traffic operational efficiency. The surveyed drivers also think that countdown signal controls have an impact on driving psychologies and behaviors and the survey results have demonstrated that the driving behaviors of female drivers surveyed are not conservative under the clear conditions of green countdown signal control. Further studies and methods concerning the effects of countdown signals on driving psychologies and behaviors are discussed.

scholarly journals Strategies and creativity used by fansubbers in subtitling 'Hot and Young Seoul Trip X NCT Life' to overcome language barriers

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Syafira Ilyas Damayanti ◽  
Rudi Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Language Barriers ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Variety Show ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Korean Variety

This research focuses on the subtitling strategies and creative subtitling used in translating the Korean variety show Hot and Young Seoul Trip X NCT LIFE (2018) into Indonesian and the impact of fan subtitles to overcome language barriers. In order to draw more understanding, qualitative content analysis was applied to describe the subtitling strategies and creative subtitling used by the fansubbers in producing Indonesian subtitles. An online survey was conducted to determine the impact of the subtitling from the fans' perspective. The research findings on subtitling strategies were obtained from 1599 data and showed that there were eight strategies applied in this research. Amid those strategies, transfer with 1434 data found is the most used strategy, followed by imitation, dislocation, expansion, paraphrase, transcription, condensation, and deletion. Then, the creative subtitling used in the work using different colors, fonts, and punctuation that is influenced by field (topic), tenor (relationship), and mode (circumstances). The online survey results prescribe that the subtitles of the fan help the audience overcome language barriers by producing translated audiovisual content into their language. Therefore, the fansubbers' decision to combine subtitling strategies and creative subtitling helps the foreign audiences overcome language barriers

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