scholarly journals Monitoring and Evaluation of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Fellowships on Cancer Control

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 62s-62s
Author(s):  
S. Donaldson ◽  
M. Samson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Growth ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Fellowship Program ◽  
Moderate Amount ◽  
Cancer Society ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: UICC provides international fellowships to cancer professionals, with over 6000 to date, allowing them to learn new skills they can implement at home. It is crucial to monitor and evaluate the fellowship program so it remains in tune with the cancer community's needs and has a long term impact. Aim: To monitor and evaluate UICC fellowships to ensure they serve to reinforce the cancer care workforce worldwide. Methods: An online survey was performed in December 2017 as part of a larger mixed methods study to evaluate long term impact. 154 UICC fellows who had completed a fellowship between 2013 and 2016 were invited to take part. Participants were asked questions on their fellowship experience and more in depth interviews will be performed to further investigate impact. Results: The survey response rate was 75%, with 117 respondents. The vast majority of fellows work in hospitals, treatment centers and research institutes; 67% are academic cancer professionals and 35% clinicians, with most working in the fields of cancer detection, diagnosis and cancer treatment. Over 57% of respondents rated the training received as “extremely effective”, and 95% were still in contact with their host supervisors one year after their fellowship, with 28% copublishing with them. Over 80% estimated that their skills in cancer control had improved “a lot” or “a great deal” thanks to the fellowship training, with 12% saying “a moderate amount” and 1% “a little” or “none at all”. Initiatives taken by fellows upon returning home include the launching of a new cervical cancer screening program, the founding of a national cancer society and the organization of a conference with the host supervisor as an invited speaker. Challenges included the perceived short duration of one month to achieve all the objectives and the language barrier. 28% of respondents were able to apply the skills they learned on their fellowship “extremely effectively”, 44% “very effectively”, 28% “effectively” and 9% “slightly effectively”, with most giving a presentation to members of the home organization, or organizing a workshop or by personal demonstration. Over 43% were able to establish new collaborations in their country, 45% experienced professional growth and 27% increased their supervision of students “a great deal”. Over 90% of respondents would apply for another fellowship and would recommend it to their colleagues. Further results from in depth interviews with fellows will be presented. Conclusion: The majority of respondents were satisfied with their fellowship experience, and have been able to apply the knowledge gained and disseminated it to colleagues at their institutions. Fellowships have resulted in long term collaborations and have allowed fellows professional growth. Overall, the UICC fellowship program is successful in providing successful knowledge transfer to cancer professionals. Long term impact will be assessed in the next steps of the study.

scholarly journals Development and evaluation of a national gentamicin and vancomycin quality improvement programme

2020 ◽  
Vol 75 (7) ◽  
pp. 1998-2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yvonne Semple ◽  
Marion Bennie ◽  
Jacqueline Sneddon ◽  
Alison Cockburn ◽  
R Andrew Seaton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Guideline Implementation ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Multidisciplinary Teams ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
National Guidance ◽  
Improvement Programme ◽  
Long Term Impact

Abstract Background Scottish Antimicrobial Prescribing Group (SAPG) recommendations to reduce broad-spectrum antimicrobial use led to an increase in gentamicin and vancomycin prescribing. In 2009, SAPG introduced national guidance to standardize dosage regimens, reduce calculation errors and improve the monitoring of these antibiotics. Studies conducted in 2010 and 2011 identified limitations in guideline implementation. Objectives To develop, implement and assess the long-term impact of quality improvement (QI) resources to support gentamicin and vancomycin prescribing, administration and monitoring. Methods New resources, comprising revised guidelines, online and mobile app dose calculators, educational material and specialized prescribing and monitoring charts were developed in collaboration with antimicrobial specialists and implemented throughout Scotland during 2013–16. An online survey in 2017 evaluated the use of these resources and a before (2011) and after (2018) point prevalence study assessed their impact. Results All 12 boards who responded to the survey (80%) were using the guidance, electronic calculators and gentamicin prescription chart; 8 used a vancomycin chart. The percentage of patients who received the recommended gentamicin dose increased from 44% to 89% (OR 10.99, 95% CI = 6.37–18.95) between 2011 and 2018. For vancomycin, the correct loading dose increased from 50% to 85% (OR = 5.69, CI = 2.76–11.71) and the correct maintenance dose from 55% to 90% (OR = 7.17, CI = 3.01–17.07). Conclusions This study demonstrated improvements in the national prescribing of gentamicin and vancomycin through the development and coordinated implementation of a range of QI resources and engagement with local and national multidisciplinary teams.

scholarly journals Long-Term Impact of the Child Health Assessment in the Pacific (CHAP) Undergraduate Summer Fellowship Program

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (7) ◽  
pp. S65-S66
Author(s):  
Marie K. Fialkowski ◽  
M'Randa Sandlin ◽  
Rachel Novotny ◽  
Margaret Hattori-Uchima ◽  
Patricia Coleman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Fellowship Program ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Long Term Impact

scholarly journals Building a Place Brand on Local Assets: The Case of The Pla de l’Estany District and Its Rebranding

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 3218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordi de San Eugenio ◽  
Xavier Ginesta ◽  
Marc Compte-Pujol ◽  
Joan Frigola-Reig
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Olympic Games ◽  
Place Branding ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
Methodological Triangulation ◽  
Natural Beauty ◽  
Place Brand ◽  
Depth Interviews

The main objective of this article is to analyse whether the positioning of the Pla de l’Estany district, in Catalonia, can be redefined in a context of possible saturation of the sports brand that was structured thanks to the success of the 1992 Olympic Games. Furthermore, this article aims to analyse how to design and implement long-term public policies in place branding. The Pla de l’Estany district is one of the smallest in Catalonia and had its moment of splendour during the Barcelona Olympic Games, which positioned it as a place of natural beauty and sports tourism. However, twenty-five years later, we ask whether this positioning needs to be updated. This research deploys a methodological triangulation that combines in-depth interviews with opinion leaders, discussions in focus groups and an online survey open to citizens. This research presents three conclusions: it places the processes of citizen participation as a key element in the construction of territorial brands; refocuses the narrative of the territory of the Pla de l’Estany based on the concepts of “sustainable nature” and “traditional culture”; and conceptualises place branding not just from the perspective of promoting tourism, but also from that of fomenting sustainable governance.

scholarly journals “The Unheard Voices”: Lived Experiences of Sexual Abuse in Male Survivors

2020 ◽  
pp. 025371762097291
Author(s):  
Sarbopriya Das ◽  
Soma Pramanik ◽  
Deepshikha Ray ◽  
Debanjan Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Systematic Research ◽  
Emotional Challenges ◽  
Male Survivors ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Opposite Gender

Background: Victims of sexual abuse face unique emotional challenges. Among them, the male survivors of sexual assault have largely been neglected in the literature, being traditionally considered “against the norm” and symbolic of reduced masculinity. Methods: Qualitative approach was used to study the lived experiences of five (three heterosexual and two homosexual) male survivors of sexual abuse. In-depth interviews were conducted with consent, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results: Commonality in the experiences of abuse (the identity of the abuser, nature of agony), perspectives of sharing the abuse history (lack of acceptance of “male” victimhood, the openness of the opposite gender, family reactions), and the long-term impact of abuse (withdrawal/change of interest as coping, sexual identity issues) emerged as the main superordinate theme (and subthemes). Conclusion: Society, with its patriarchy, often turns apathetic to male victimization in sexual abuse. Beliefs about masculinity and resultant trauma can cause a chronic social and psychosexual impact on the victims. More systematic research is needed to understand their perceptions, unmet needs, and experiences of recovery.

Caught between norm and difference: narratives on refugees’ inclusion in organizations

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 222-237 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena Ponzoni ◽  
Halleh Ghorashi ◽  
Sylvia van der Raad
Keyword(s):  
First Generation ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Organization Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Critical Studies ◽  
Job Seeking ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose In this study the authors show how discursive spaces both enable and constrain the inclusion of first-generation refugees. For this purpose the authors analyzed a triptych of narratives from first-generation refugees, employers, and mediators (mediating between organizations and job-seeking refugees). The authors adopted a critical studies approach, paying particular attention to the ways in which meanings are embedded within the normalizing discursive processes. The purpose of this paper is to show the maneuvering capacities of three different groups concerning the inclusion of first-generation refugees. Design/methodology/approach The data consist of a selected number of narratives from three groups of actors (refugees, mediators and employers) with the ambition of contrasting their discursive positionings. By including multiple positionings in the process, the authors aimed to reveal “the power effects of particular discursive formations,” which Alvesson et al. (2008) refer to as “positioning practices.” To investigate these patterns, the authors used in-depth interviews and employed an interpretive approach with the focus on the narrations of inclusion and exclusion. Findings The major constraint the authors discovered was that, in spite of the “good will” of all parties involved, the normalizing impact of the dominant discourses on migrants and refugees (discourse of lack) often works against other approaches (added value). This creates contradictory expectations toward refugees, limiting the possibilities of inclusion within organizations. The findings of this research show that diversity and inclusion can only be successful in conjunction with critical reflection that questions the taken-for-granted position of privileged groups as a norm reproduced by dominant societal discourses. Research limitations/implications In the light of growing urgency for the inclusion of refugees in the European context, it is crucial to rethink the notions of inclusion and exclusion from a critical perspective. The authors believe that the findings of the study could have implications which goes beyond the particular experiences presented in this study. Originality/value The authors conclude that diversity talk and practice which does not include reflection on the normalizing power of discourses of otherness does not have a chance of making a long-term impact on inclusion. Although there is a growing body of literature on this topic within critical organization studies, there has been no attention so far for the position of refugees in organizations which makes this paper both unique and urgent.

scholarly journals British Thoracic Society survey of rehabilitation to support recovery of the post-COVID-19 population

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. e040213
Author(s):  
Sally J Singh ◽  
Amy C Barradell ◽  
Neil J Greening ◽  
Charlotte Bolton ◽  
Gisli Jenkins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Survey ◽  
Service Development ◽  
British Thoracic Society ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Discharge Process ◽  
Psychological Disturbances ◽  
Comprehensive Service ◽  
Continued Learning ◽  
Long Term Impact

ObjectiveA proportion of those recovering from COVID-19 are likely to have significant and ongoing symptoms, functional impairment and psychological disturbances. There is an immediate need to develop a safe and efficient discharge process and recovery programme. Established rehabilitation programmes are well placed to deliver a programme for this group but will most likely need to be adapted for the post-COVID-19 population. The purpose of this survey was to rapidly identify the components of a post-COVID-19 rehabilitation assessment and elements of a successful rehabilitation programme that would be required to deliver a comprehensive service for those post-COVID-19 to inform service delivery.DesignA survey comprising a series of closed questions and a free-text comment box allowing for a qualitative analysis.SettingOnline survey.ParticipantsMultiprofessional clinicians across specialties were invited to take part.Results1031 participants responded from a broad range of specialties. There was overwhelming support for an early posthospital discharge recovery programme to advise patients about the management of fatigue (95% agreed/strongly agreed), breathlessness (94%) and mood disturbances (including symptoms of anxiety and depression, 92%). At the time point of 6–8 weeks, an assessment was considered important, focusing on a broad range of possible symptoms and supporting a return to work. Recommendations for the intervention described a holistic programme focusing on symptom management, return of function and return to employment. The free-text comments added depth to the survey and the need ‘not to reinvent the wheel’ but rather adapt well-established rehabilitation services to individually tailor needs-based care with continued learning for service development.ConclusionThe responses indicate a huge interest and the urgent need to establish a programme to support and mitigate the long-term impact of COVID-19 by optimising and individualising existing rehabilitation programmes.

scholarly journals Important Social and Academic Interactions in Supporting Gifted Youth in Non-Formal Education

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sakari Tolppanen ◽  
Maija Aksela
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Formal Program ◽  
Youth Camp ◽  
Gifted Youth ◽  
Long Term Impact

This case study investigated how 16–19-year-old international gifted youth felt that a non-formal educational program in math, science and technology, called the Millennium Youth Camp, supported them and what kind of long-term impact did it have on their lives. In the first part of the research, 88 international students answered an open-ended questionnaire about their opinions on the non-formal program. According to content analysis, the two most important aspects of the non-formal educational program were (i) social interaction between each other and the experts and (ii) academic activity and support. The second part of the research was conducted a year after the camp by an online survey, in which the attendees wrote an essay on how the experience had affected their lives. The content analysis of the essays indicated that the experience had a long-term impact on how the students saw themselves and their future. Based on the findings, it is outlined what principles should be implemented into non-formal learning in order to support the gifted.  

Valuing Wellbeing

2021 ◽  
pp. 168-183
Author(s):  
Soumya Singh
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Perceived Value ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Customer Perceived Value ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

In an era marked by rampant switching behaviors, “customer engagement” has come to the rescue of firms with its promised potential of long-term loyalty. However, firms' attempts to engage customers without a clear understanding of its long-term impact on consumer wellbeing may backfire the entire effort by hampering customer perceived value and satisfaction associated with the service. Thus, the chapter revolves around the notion that customer engagement, when designed with the vision of adding meaning and value to customer life, becomes in true sense “optimal.” In support of this argument, the chapter documents the cases of customer engagement campaigns which have failed utterly in the long run due to their adverse effects on consumer wellbeing. Light is also casted upon successful engagement events which have brought meaning and wellbeing to all within its ambit. Using insights from in-depth interviews, four major factors ruining engagement efforts have been identified, namely over-engagement, irrelevant content, over-personalization, and inauthenticity.

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