Spiritual Reflections Concerning End of Life Caring Decisions: A Qualitative Case Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 14-27
Author(s):  
Nancy Maldonado, ◽  
Kate Callahan, ◽  
Joan Efinger,
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Life After Death ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Eol Care

This qualitative case study investigated the lived spiritual experiences of participants who attend a Five Weeks seminar about holistic and end of life (EOL) care decisions. Auditaped, semistructured interviews recorded participants’ responses. Content analysis was the central technique used to identify themes. Four themes emerged. These included perspectives, life after death, reflective insights, and rituals. Implications and recommendations are included for caring practices related to EOL care and spiritual support.

Cybersecurity

2020 ◽  
pp. 255-274
Author(s):  
Adel Ismail Al-Alawi ◽  
Arpita A. Mehrotra ◽  
Sara Abdulrahman Al-Bassam
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Higher Learning ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Learning Institutions ◽  
The Way

The internet has revolutionized the way people communicate, how they manage their business, and even how they conduct their studies. Organizations can conduct meetings virtually and store all their data online. With this convenience, however, comes the risk of cybercrime (CC). Some of the world's most renowned organizations have found themselves having to incur huge recovery costs after falling prey to CC. Higher learning institutions' databases are increasingly falling victim to CCs, owing to the vast amounts of personal and research data they harbor. Despite this, the area of CCs in learning institutions remains understudied. This chapter seeks to identify how CC is manifested in such institutions and the specific cybersecurity measures that stakeholders could use to minimize their exposure to the same. The qualitative case study was designed to explore the research questions, and collected data through semistructured interviews. The findings showed hacking, phishing, and spoofing as the most common manifestations of cybercrime in higher learning institutions.

Children’s Social Relationships and Motivation in Sledge Hockey

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrina Wynnyk ◽  
Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Competence Motivation ◽  
Motivation To Participate ◽  
Competitive Nature

The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore children with disabilities’ social relationships and motivation to take part in sledge hockey. Harter’s (1978) theory of Competence Motivation was used as the conceptual framework. Ten children (1 girl and 9 boys) between ages 11–16 years, who experienced a range of disabilities, participated. Primary data were collected using semistructured interviews, participant observations, and field and reflective notes. The thematic analysis led to four themes: (a) coach feedback, (b) parental involvement, (c) skill and belonging, and (d) (dis)ability sport. The findings revealed that interactions with significant others contributed extensively to the participant’s perceptions of competence and motivation to participate, as did the sport’s competitive nature. The findings are discussed in the context of Harter’s theory and the children’s sport and adapted physical activity inclusion literature.

scholarly journals Currículo contextualizado em escolas do campo: relatos de uma experiência

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rayane Pereira SANTOS ◽  
Ana Cláudia da Silva RODRIGUES
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Field Education ◽  
Education Professionals ◽  
Sono Stati ◽  
Contextualized Curriculum ◽  
Data Collection Instrument

RESUMOEste trabalho apresenta um recorte de uma discussão sobre contextualização a partir da pesquisa intitulada: “Currículo contextualizado: trilhando caminhos para a valorização da identidade campesina”, cujo objetivo foi analisar como o processo de contextualização curricular contribui para a valorização da realidade do campo. A abordagem metodológica utilizada foi qualitativa do tipo estudo de caso; como instrumento de coleta de dados, utilizou-se a entrevista semiestruturada realizada com nove profissionais da educação do campo de uma instituição escolar da zona rural, localizada no município de Bananeiras/PB. Os dados foram analisados por meio da Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin (2011); foram organizadas quatro categorias: currículo, contextualização, identidade e educação do campo. Apresenta-se aqui a categoria Contextualização, enfatizando como o contexto campesino pode contribuir para que o ensino seja significativo. Constatou-se que a contextualização reforça a valorização da identidade campesina, da escola e do local em que a mesma está inserida.Contextualização. Currículo. Educação do Campo.Contextualized curriculum in country schools: reports of an experience ABSTRACT This paper presents a clipping of a discussion about contextualization from the research entitled: “Contextualized Curriculum: Walking Paths for the Appreciation of Peasant Identity”, whose objective was to analyze how the process of curricular contextualization contributes to the appreciation of the reality of the field. The methodological approach used was a qualitative case study, as a data collection instrument was used the semi-structured interview conducted with nine field education professionals from a rural school institution located in Bananeiras/PB. Data were analyzed using Bardin's Content Analysis (2011), four categories were organized: curriculum, contextualization, identity and field education. The category Contextualization is presented here, emphasizing how the peasant context can contribute to meaningful teaching. It was found that the contextualization reinforces the appreciation of the peasant identity, the school and the place where it is inserted. Contextualization. Curriculum. Field Education. Curriculum contestualizzato ne le scuole de le aree rurali: il raconto di un vissuto RIASSUNTO Questo lavoro espone una discussione sulla contestualizzazione basata sulla ricerca dal titolo: "Curriculum contestualizzato: la via per la valorizzazione dell'identità rurale", il cui obiettivo é analizzare come il processo ha contribuito ne la valutazione del le persone che vivono ne le aree rurali. Un approccio metodologico utilizzato per il tipo qualitativo di studio, come strumento per la raccolta di dati utilizzati in un'intervista semi-strutturata condotta con il nove maestri di un istituto scolastico dell'area rurale nella cittá di Bananeiras/PB. Per le analisi é stata scelta na teoria de Bardin (2011) o datto sono stati organizzati in quattro categorie: curriculum, contestualizzazione, identità e educazione rurale. È presentato qui nella categoria Contextualização, sottolineando come o il contesto contadino può contribuire in modo che non sia significativo. La conclusione fa pensare che contextualizare contribuisce per la valorizzazione dell'identità contadina.Contestualizzazione. Curriculum. Educazione Rurale. Plan de estudios contextualizado en escuelas rurales: informes de una experiencia RESUMEN Este artículo presenta un recorte de una discusión sobre la contextualización de la investigación titulada: “Currículum contextualizado: senderos para la apreciación de la identidad campesina”, cuyo objetivo era analizar cómo el proceso de contextualización curricular contribuye a la apreciación de la realidad del campo. El enfoque metodológico utilizado fue un estudio de caso cualitativo; Como instrumento de recolección de datos, utilizamos una entrevista semiestructurada con nueve profesionales de educación rural de una institución escolar rural, ubicada en el municipio de Bananeiras / PB. Los datos se analizaron utilizando Bardin Content Analysis (2011); Se organizaron cuatro categorías: currículum, contextualización, identidad y educación sobre el terreno. La categoría Contextualización se presenta aquí, enfatizando cómo el contexto campesino puede contribuir a una enseñanza significativa. Se encontró que la contextualización refuerza la apreciación de la identidad campesina, la escuela y el lugar donde se inserta. Contextualización. Plan de estúdios. Educación de campo.

scholarly journals The Cohesiveness of Veiled Women's Da’wah Communication Group

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-362
Author(s):  
Arianto Arianto
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Life After Death ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
Research Implication ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Research Type

The purpose of this study was to understand the cohesiveness of the da'wah communication of veiled women in the guidance of Islamic teachings. It closely relates the perception of cohesiveness to the sensation component of the collectivity of group members. For example, communication, collectivity, cooperation, common goals, and interdependence of group members. The research method used is descriptive qualitative, case study research type. The subject of the study were 6 female informants, representatives of Hasanuddin University students who wore a veil in their daily life. The collected data were analyzed inductively. The result that the cohesiveness of veiled women's dakwah communication includes aspects of interpersonal communication cohesiveness, commitment cohesiveness, and cohesiveness aspects of achieving common goals. This aspect of cohesiveness focuses his life on life after death. This also makes them have a strong, cooperative, and sincere character together. The cohesiveness of da'wah communication to continually learn with Islam. It veils the research implication of the cohesiveness of women on equality for preaching, da'wah is the purpose of life so it unites them in da'wah efforts.Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk memahami kohesifitas komunikasi dakwah kelompok wanita bercadar dalam tuntunan ajaran Islam. Persepsi kohesifias sangat terkait dengan komponen sensasi kolektifitas anggota kelompok. Seperti, komunikasi, kolektifitas, kerjasama, tujuan bersama, dan saling ketergantungan anggota kelompok.  Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif deskriptif, tipe penelitian studi kasus (case study). Subjek penelitian wanita bercadar sebanyak 6 informan, representatif mahasiswi Universitas Hasanuddin yang mengenakan cadar dalam keseharian. Selanjutnya, data yang terkumpul dianalisis secara induktif. Hasil penelitian bahwa kohesivitas komunikasi dakwah wanita bercadar meliputi aspek kohesifitas berkomunikasi interpersonal, aspek kohesifitas berkomitmen, dan aspek kohesifitas pencapaian tujuan bersama. Aspek kohesifitas ini memfokuskan kehidupannya untuk kehidupan sesudah mati. Hal ini juga menjadikan mereka memiliki karakter bersama yang kuat, bekerjsama, dan ikhlas. Kohesifitas komunikasi dakwah dalam upaya keinginan belajar bersama Islam secara terus menerus. Impilikasi penelitian kohesifitas wanita bercadar pada kesamaaan untuk berdakwah, dakwah adalah tujuan hidup sehingga mereka disatukan dalam usaha dakwah.

Changing pedagogic identities of tutors and students in the design studio: Case study of desk and peer critiques

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derya Yorgancıoglu ◽  
Sevinç Tunalı
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Learning Processes ◽  
Design Studio ◽  
Community Of Learners ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Student Change ◽  
Depth Interviews

This article explores the tools and processes of effective learning in the design studio with a special emphasis on the pedagogic roles of the tutors and the students in desk critique and peer critique. It aims to identify the ways that pedagogical roles of the tutor and the student change due to the nature of their communication and the degree of their engagement in learning processes. The inquiry is based on the findings of a qualitative case study involving tutors, students and graduates from a bachelor of architecture degree programme. Data were gathered via focus group and in-depth interviews, studio observations and analysed through qualitative content analysis. The findings indicated that the pedagogic identity of a tutor could help scaffold the formation of a community of learners in the design studio. However, the lack of negotiation and trust between a tutor and students in the feedback processes weakens the students’ effective learning experiences.

scholarly journals A case study approach to investigating end-of-life decision making in an acute health service

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather M. Tan ◽  
Susan F. Lee ◽  
Margaret M. O'Connor ◽  
Louise Peters ◽  
Paul A. Komesaroff
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Family Involvement ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Metropolitan Hospital ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Advance Care ◽  
Eol Care

Aim. To identify end-of-life (EOL) decision making processes for patients with non-cancer illnesses in a major metropolitan hospital. Methods. A retrospective review using a case study framework of 47 randomly selected patient records over a 6-month period explored issues in EOL care planning. Results. Reviewed charts represented 53% of total deaths in the study period. All patients (aged 66–99) had co-morbid conditions. In 64%, the first record of EOL discussions occurred in the last 24 h of life. Four case groups were identified, ranging from a clear plan developed with patient/family involvement and fully implemented, to no plan with minimal patient/family involvement in decision making. Factors related to clearer EOL care planning according to expressed patient wishes included multiple previous admissions, shorter hospitalisations at EOL, living with a relative and involvement of family in decisions about care. Conclusion. This study has shown that the development and effective implementation of EOL plans is associated with the active involvement of both family members and health professionals. It also draws attention to the risks of delaying EOL discussions until late in the illness trajectory or later in life as well as pointing to challenges in acting on EOL developed outside the hospital environment. What is known about the topic? End of life (EOL) care planning has been widely discussed in some countries but research into outcomes of such programs has produced variable results both in real outcomes for patients and in satisfaction and ease of application for health professionals. Programs of advance care planning have been introduced in some Australian health services but are yet to produce definitive results. What does this paper add? This paper identifies some of the factors that appear to impact on EOL decision making processes in a major Australian metropolitan hospital for patients suffering non-cancer life-limiting illnesses. These data will facilitate the development of more effective EOL care processes in this and other similar healthcare services. What are the implications for practitioners? Clear effective processes for making EOL decisions are likely to result in better outcomes for patients, family members and practitioners. A distinctive cluster of patient circumstances may identify risk for poor advance care planning.

scholarly journals A case study on service recovery: Frontline employees’ perspectives and the role of empowerment

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satu Schumacher ◽  
Raija Komppula
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Service Recovery ◽  
Recovery Process ◽  
Employee Empowerment ◽  
Frontline Employees ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method

AbstractThe aim of this study was to improve our understanding of how frontline employees cope with service recovery situations and recover from them. It also takes a closer look at employee empowerment. This work represents a qualitative case study, and investigates the topic from the perspective of frontline employees. Data collection is implemented by interviewing the case hotel’s frontline personnel. A content analysis method was utilised to analyse the collected data. The findings suggest that the support of colleagues is more crucial in coping with service recovery situations and recovering from them than the support of managers. Personality traits also play a role. A theoretical scheme of the service recovery process from the perspective of frontline employees is developed from the analysis of the interviews. The findings indicate that written instructions would assist employees in service recovery situations.

scholarly journals Bridge Over Troubled Waters: End-of-Life (EOL) Decisions, A Qualitative Case Study

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Callahan ◽  
Nancy Maldonado ◽  
Joan Efinger
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Advanced Directives ◽  
Loved One ◽  
Group Settings ◽  
The Social ◽  
Eol Care ◽  
Share Information

This case study investigated the psychological and emotional experiences of nine health care professionals who attended a Five Wishes seminar, designed to acquaint participants with thinking holistically about death. All the self-selected participants had experienced the death of a loved one and indicated they were able to discuss death issues. Data collection included interviews, observations, physical artifacts, and the Five Wishes documents. Content analysis was the central technique used to identify themes. Findings indicated participants attended the EOL seminar to share information with their colleagues and patients; the information also interested them personally. However, facing death and making EOL care decisions were difficult for the participants. The EOL seminars educated them regarding some of the mysteries and problem s of EOL care and offered them some solutions and insights bot h professionally and personally. This study has implications for educators and health care professionals: 1) EOL decisions are facilitated by the social support of group settings . 2) Reluctance about facing death can be reduced by comprehensive, lifelong education beginning in the early childhood years and culminating with holistic advanced directives such as the Five Wishes.

scholarly journals Water management strategies in hotels in arid regions: results and implications from a case study on Gran Canaria island (Spain)

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (45) ◽  
pp. 242-256
Author(s):  
Deborah POPELY ◽  
◽  
Alberto MORENO-MELGAREJO ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Arid Regions ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Water Governance ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Water Usage ◽  
Gran Canaria ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Hotel Managers

Hotels are water-intensive businesses, and water scarcity presents a pressing problem for managers who rely on an uninterrupted supply of water to meet guests’ needs and maintain profitability. The purpose of this qualitative case study was to explore strategies that hotel managers used to successfully maintain adequate water supplies in arid regions. Data were collected from semistructured interviews and hotel water usage reports from three hotels in Spanish island of Gran Canaria. This study may contribute to business practice by illuminating processes that hotel managers, employees, guests, and partners, can take to improve environmental performance and align practices with water governance.

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