scholarly journals Development and Validation of a Program Logic Model (PLM) to Support "Near Miss Mother"(NMM): A Nominal Group Technique (NGT)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sedigheh Abdollahpour ◽  
Abbas Heydari ◽  
Hosein Ebrahimipour ◽  
Farhad Faridhoseini ◽  
Talat Khadivzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Logical Model ◽  
Simultaneous Integration ◽  
Supportive Program ◽  
Development And Validation ◽  
Group Technique

Abstract Background: Mothers who have experienced a near miss event, their normal life is affected by physical, psychological, emotional, social and economic adverse effects. The aim of this study is to develop a supportive program for near miss mothers (NMM), based on a program logical model (PLM) that has been validated using the nominal group technique (NGT).Methods: After conducting qualitative and systematic reviews studies to assess the needs, components of PLM were extracted that provided the framework for the utilization of activities, outputs, outcomes and impact. A Nominal Group Technique method done in a one-day workshop with the participation of 12 professionals was held in November 2020.Results: Eight strategies used in draft support programs based on the logical model, included the following: "psychological", "fertility / childbearing", "information", "care quality improvement", "socio-cultural", "financial", "breastfeeding" and "nutritional". The validation of the program was done based on the five steps of the NGT during the steps of creating ideas, silent generation of ideas, round robin, clarification of ideas, Prioritization. Finally, a final program was presented to support NMM.Conclusions: Simultaneous integration in the PLM and NGT method allowed the first program developed to support NMM to be comprehensive and complete. Using this evidence-based program can help reduce the burden of maternal morbidities in millions of women around the world and prevent long-term complications and shorten their rehabilitation phase.

scholarly journals Barriers to Adherence to a Weight Loss Diet Using the Nominal Group Technique

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1297-1297
Author(s):  
Angela De Leon ◽  
James Roemmich ◽  
Shanon Casperson
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
The United States ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Weight Loss Diet ◽  
Weight Loss Interventions ◽  
Environmental Level ◽  
Group Technique

Abstract Objectives At any given time, a large percentage of the female population, especially those of childbearing age, is engaged in some form of weight loss behavior. Although numerous weight loss plans and diets have been shown to achieve weight loss in the short term, the long-term maintenance of weight loss is modest at best. The identification of factors associated with difficulty adhering to a weight loss diet and sustaining weight loss maintenance is paramount to improving the long-term success of weight loss interventions. Methods As part of a study investigating the effects of dietary protein distribution on weight loss in women (N = 33; age = 33 ± 8; BMI = 36 ± 4), we conducted a series of nominal group technique (NGT) sessions aimed at identifying perceived barriers to adherence to a weight-loss diet. NGT generates a large number of unique responses to a specific research question, in this case, factors that make it hard to stick to a weight-loss diet. Responses from all NGT sessions were then aggregated and grouped into major themes to create an overall thematic framework of highest ranking responses. Results The major themes to emerge were individual- and environmental-level barriers. Individual-level themes rated the most highly by the groups were knowledge, cravings, emotions, habits, impatience, and willpower—specifically, knowing when to stop eating, being able to control cravings and emotional eating, and sustaining dietary lifestyle changes. The highest ranking environmental-level themes included family/social, time constraints, eating out, food being present, and cost. Events that bring people together, especially those centered around food and drink, and busy schedules were particularly challenging for women's efforts to stay “on track” with their weight control goals. Conclusions Our findings provide a rich depiction of the barriers that women find most salient in adhering to a weight-loss diet. These results highlight the importance of understanding the intricate interplay between individual- and environmental-level factors that make achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight difficult. This information can be used to inform the planning and implementation of behavioral weight-loss interventions in women. Funding Sources The United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service and the North Dakota Beef Commission.

scholarly journals Prioritization Of Research Under National Aids Control Programme In India Using Nominal Group Technique

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
R Sogarwal ◽  
D Bachani
Keyword(s):  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Research Priorities ◽  
Control Programme ◽  
Pediatric Hiv ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Phase Iii ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Group Technique

Introduction: During the fi rst 2 years of the fi ve year plan of India’s National AIDS Control Programme Phase-III (NACP-III; 2007-12), various interactive consultative workshops were organized in collaboration with development partners with the objective of identifying priority areas for operational research and further development of research protocols adopting mentorship approach. Methodology: This article is an attempt to present the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) which was used to identify a set of fundable and practically feasible research priorities under NACP-III specifi cally focusing on Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission (PPTCT) and Pediatric HIV Care in India. The activity was undertaken with support of UNICEF in the year 2010. A total of 110 persons participated in the consultation clustering into 37, 36 and 37 members in Group A, B and C, respectively. The participants refl ected the mix of policy makers / decision makers (8), programme managers (12), implementers (36), subject experts / researchers (28), other stakeholders (16). Results: A total of nine highest priority research questions were identifi ed by all the groups in the assigned themes. The value of Kendall’s W coeffi cient of concordance was 0.68, which shows signifi cant agreement among raters on priority research questions (chi-square=16.35; p=0.03). Conclusion: Based on our experience, we can conclude that NGT was found to be an important tool for setting research priorities that is more democratic and transparent than the traditional methods. By applying various stages of the group sessions, participants can experience the rethinking process with reference information to enhance their judgment. The results of our experience may help programme managers / policy makers to plan similar and more improved method in other element of NACP as well as other health programmes. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/saarctb.v8i1.5888 SAARCTB 2011; 8(1): 20-30

Psychographic segmentation of the self-employed: An exploratory study

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew G. Kenney ◽  
Art Weinstein
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
The Self ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Academic Literature ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Group Technique

Although it is well established in the academic literature that entrepreneurs share common traits, there has been limited research dedicated to evaluating psychographic profiles of the self-employed. Using the Nominal Group Technique, the authors gleaned insight from a panel of experts in an effort to segment the self-employed based on personality traits and the benefits they receive from an entrepreneurial career. The findings show that self-employed individuals can be classified into four distinct segments: Exemplars, Generals, Moms and Dads, and Altruists. Each group derives different benefits from self-employment. Understanding these benefits can greatly assist entrepreneurship educators and marketers of small business oriented products and services.

Abstract 12173: Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Community First Response: Identifying Data Collection and Analysis Priorities via the Nominal Group Technique

Circulation ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 144 (Suppl_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eithne Heffernan ◽  
Dylan Keegan ◽  
Jenny Mc Sharry ◽  
Tomas Barry ◽  
Andrew Murphy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
First Response ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Virtual Meeting ◽  
Hospital Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Group Technique

Introduction: Community First Response (CFR) is an important intervention for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in many countries. CFR entails the mobilization of volunteers by the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to respond to OHCAs in their vicinity. These volunteers include lay-people and professionals (e.g. physicians, fire-fighters). CFR can increase rates of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or defibrillation performed prior to EMS arrival. However, its impact on additional outcomes (e.g. survival, cognitive function) requires further study. This research aimed to identify the most important CFR data to collect and analyze, as well as the most important uses of CFR data. Methods: This study used the Nominal Group Technique: a structured consensus process where key stakeholders develop a set of prioritized recommendations. There were 16 participants, including CFR volunteers, an OHCA survivor, researchers, clinicians, EMS personnel, and policy-makers. They completed an online survey to generate lists of the most important (1) CFR data to collect and analyze and (2) uses of CFR data. They then attended a virtual meeting where they discussed the survey results in groups before voting for their top ten priorities from each list. They also identified barriers to CFR data collection. Results: The top ten CFR data to collect and analyze included volunteer response time, interventions performed by volunteers, time of emergency, time of CPR initiation, individuals who performed CPR, and the mental and physical effects of being a volunteer. The top ten uses of CFR data included providing feedback to volunteers, increasing bystander participation in resuscitation, improving volunteer training, measuring CFR effectiveness, and encouraging inter-operability with the EMS. Barriers to data collection included time constraints, prioritization of patient care, and limited training. Conclusions: This study established priorities for the collection, analysis, and use of CFR data in consultation with key stakeholders. These findings have important implications for both CFR research and practice. In particular, they can be used to improve the efficiency, consistency, and utility of CFR data collection and to build evidence for this intervention.

Using the Nominal Group Technique for Homework Communication Decisions

2002 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 380-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janet S. Nelson ◽  
Madhavi Jayanthi ◽  
Carmen S. Brittain ◽  
Michael H. Epstein ◽  
William D. Bursuck
Keyword(s):  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Communication Decisions ◽  
Group Technique

scholarly journals Nominal Group Technique: a Brainstorming Tool for Identifying Learning Activities Using Musical Instruments to Enhance Creativity and Imagination of Young Children.

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Abdul Talib Hashim ◽  
Azli Ariffin ◽  
Abdul Razalli ◽  
Abd Aziz Shukor ◽  
Mohd Nizamnasrifan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Nominal Group Technique ◽  
Musical Instruments ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Group Meeting ◽  
Creativity Development ◽  
Focus Group Meeting ◽  
Group Technique

The purpose of this study is to identify consensus by experts on appropriate activities to enhance the development of preschool children's imagination through the use of musical instruments. In order to obtain an in-depth understanding of teachers’ conceptions on imagination in creativity development and their beliefs about the best way to promote imagination in the classroom, the nominal group technique (NGT) was used to structure each focus group meeting. Finding shows a list of activities that have been sorted according to ranking as determined by the experts. All the experts also believe that the list of activities can boost the child's imagination because such activities have the characteristics that suit well with children.

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