scholarly journals Developing Performance Assessment Instruments For Local Organizations in Ecological Restoration As Part of The Cross-Cutting Capacity Development (CCCD-UNDP) Project In Indonesia

HABITAT ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-205
Author(s):  
Mangku Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Capacity Development ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Organizational Relationships ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Cutting Capacity ◽  
Primary Groups ◽  
Group Empowerment

Using the CCCD project as the locus of study, this paper reconstructs the empowerment process to reveal and arrange the instruments used at each empowerment stage. The performance measurement instrument was used to measure whether the organization involved in the project was related to project activities directly or indirectly. These two activities helped us compile criteria for the various organizations involved and conceptually draw the pattern of organizational relationships. Findings showed three main processes: (1) the process of identifying and selecting organizations, (2) the process of mentoring and facilitation, and (3) the process of evaluation and follow-up plan. The organizations or groups were divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary groups. Primary groups were directly related and involved in the project. Secondary groups could be involved and did not depend on funding and assistants. Tertiary groups did not need to be involved unless they had such political consequences to influence other groups. The group itself took part in decision-making about management patterns. The pattern could not be separated from the dynamics of policies, markets, and local village and supra-village politics. Based on these findings, the CCCD project confirms that a group empowerment approach must focus on the substantive aspect of achieving project goals, while the procedural aspect merely supports the administrative arrangement so objectives can be achieved more efficiently.

FRAILTY AND NOVEL TECHNOLOGIES – A STEP AHEAD

2015 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
E. KELAIDITI
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Preventive Interventions ◽  
Frail Older People ◽  
Novel Technologies ◽  
Traditional Assessment ◽  
Complex Population

Dependence and disability are almost inevitable consequences of population aging. As these conditions are considered irreversible, a growing interest has been directed towards the identification of related conditions that are still amenable to preventive interventions. In this context, frailty has attracted an increasing scientific interest. Frailty is characterized by decreased homeostatic reserves and diminished resistance to stressors. The frail elderly constitutes a complex population in terms of assessment, monitoring, adherence to recommendations, and follow-up. The use of novel technologies may be considerably helpful for both clinical and research purposes. In particular, technologies may support interventions preventing disability, improving the quality of life, and enhancing the wellbeing of frail people. Traditional assessment instruments can be complemented or replaced by mobile devices measuring and monitoring frailty domains (e.g., physical performance, cognitive function, physical activity, nutritional status). Novel technologies have indeed the potential to benefit, assess, monitor, and support frail older people to live independently and improve their quality of life

scholarly journals Targeting Autism in Libraries: A Comprehensive and Collaborative Training Program for Librarians

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth V. Small ◽  
Suzanne Schriar ◽  
Mary Pelich Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
The State ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Syracuse University ◽  
State Library ◽  
Collaborative Training

This article describes the Targeting Autism program, funded by multiple grants from the Institute of Museum & Library Services (IMLS). This program was created to provide free training to the librarians of the State of Illinois on providing quality services and programs to patrons with autism. The State Library of Illinois leads the project, in partnership with Dominican University and Syracuse University and in collaboration with dozens of autism- related organizations. The Targeting Autism program has included a variety of educational opportunities—in-person annual forums, group workshops, follow-up individualized coaching, Webinars, blogs, and an online self-paced, in-depth training program for individuals or groups through Project ENABLE (Expanding Non-discriminatory Access to Librarians Everywhere) to librarians in Illinois and beyond. The program is a model for the development of similar programs both nationally and internationally.

Behavioural Treatment of Orgasmic Dysfunction: A Controlled Study

1976 ◽  
Vol 129 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dennis Munjack ◽  
Alan Cristol ◽  
Alan Goldstein ◽  
Debora Phillips ◽  
Alice Goldberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Behavioural Therapy ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Sexual Relations ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Symptom Check List ◽  
Orgasmic Dysfunction ◽  
Multiple Assessment

SummaryTwenty-two anorgasmic women received 20 sessions of a multiple-technique behavioural therapy. The design included blind ratings by two independent assessors, multiple assessment instruments, and a waiting list control group.Treatment was significantly better than no treatment in terms of: (1) the percentage of patients experiencing orgasm during at least 50 per cent of sexual relations; (2) the percentage of women reporting satisfactory sexual relations at least 50 per cent of the time; (3) patients' ratings of positive reactions to various sexual behaviours; and (4) assessors' global clinical ratings.Significant improvement was also noted on the MMPI, IPAT, and Symptom Check List. Improvement was maintained at a follow-up average 9 months later. These results support the impression that a behavioural approach offers much promise in treating female orgasmic dysfunction.

Surveillance of Hospital-Acquired Infection in England, Germany, and The Netherlands Will International Comparison of Rates Be Possible?

2001 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 393-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosa Coello ◽  
Petra Gastmeier ◽  
Annette S. de Boer
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
International Comparison ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Surveillance Strategy ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infection ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Hospital Acquired

AbstractThree national surveillance systems for nosocomial infection have been developed independently and implemented successfully in England, Germany, and The Netherlands. All three are based on the American National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System and have adopted a surveillance strategy that is targeted at specific infections or groups of patients for limited time periods. Case-finding methods, the minimum data set, and analysis of data are similar and could be standardized easily. Resolution of the differences in the definitions of infection, the study population, and follow-up should make possible the international comparison of infection rates. Such comparisons may identify differences in healthcare practices between countries and suggest areas for improvement.

scholarly journals Implementasi Kebijakan Pendidikan Agama Di Sekolah-Sekolah Katolik: Studi Kasus Kota Blitar Provinsi Jawa Timur

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurudin Nurudin
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Religious Education ◽  
Catholic Schools ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Accurate Data ◽  
Political Consequences ◽  
Government Response ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Laws And Regulations

The key issues in this study include: Has there been any violation in the implementation of religious education in Catholic schools? Are the sanctions by the Ministry of Religious Affairs in accordnce with appropriate mechanisms and procedures? What is the local government response in following recommended sanctions by the Ministry of Religious? What individual, social and political consequences/implications from such violation in the implementation of religious education at schools? While the purpose of the study is, firstly, to obtain accurate data and information on issues related to religious education in Catholic schools in Blitar; secondly, to verify the proposed closure of Catholic schools by Blitar Municipal Ministry of Religious Affairs; thirdly, to explore various possible religious, social, political, and security consequences in the community. This study uses qualitative method, from which the results can be described as follows: (1). Based on the applicable laws and regulations, obviously there has been a violation in the implementation of religious education at Catholic schools. (2) Sanctions from the Ministry of Religious Affairs have been found to conform the mechanisms and procedures, from the socialization, training, coordination, to sanctioning stages. (3). No follow up actions have been made by the local government with respect to recommended sanctions by the Ministry of Religious Affairs upon varied considerations (of social, political, and security). (4). Drown-out resolution to the continuing violations of religious education in schools would potentially disturb religious harmony and tend to harm the community to a greater extent. Permasalahan dalam penelitian ini adalah apakah terjadi pelanggaran dalam pelaksanaan pendidikan agama di sekolah-sekolah Katolik? Apakah pemberian sanksi yang diberikan oleh Kementerian Agama telah sesuai dengan mekanisme dan prosedur? Bagaimana respon Pemerintah daerah dalam menindaklanjuti rekomendasi pemberian sanksi oleh Kementerian Agama? Bagaimana konsekuensi/implikasi individual, sosial dan politik terhadap pelanggaran pelaksanaan pendidikan agama di sekolah?. Sedangkan tujuan penelitian adalah Pertama, memperoleh data dan informasi yang akurat tentang persoalan yang terkait pendidikan agama di sekolah-sekolah Katolik kota Blitar, Kedua, verifikasi terhadap usulan penutupan sekolah-sekolah Katolik oleh Kementerian Agama kota Blitar, Ketiga, mendalami berbagai kemungkinan dampak keagamaan, sosial, politik, dan keamanan pada masyarakat. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Adapun hasil penelitiannya adalah (1). Berdasarkan peraturan dan perundangan yang berlaku, secara nyata telah terjadi pelanggaran dalam pelaksanaan pendidikan agama di sekolah-sekolah Katolik. (2). Prosedur pemberian sanksi yang diberikan oleh Kementerian Agama telah sesuai dengan mekanisme dan prosedur, yaitu dimulai tahap sosialisasi, pembinaan, koordinasi, dan pemberian sanksi. (3). Pemerintah daerah belum menindaklanjuti dengan memberikan sanksi atas rekomendasi Kementerian Agama dengan berbagai pertimbangan (sosial, politik, dan keamanan). (4). Penyelesaian yang berlarut terhadap pelanggaran pelaksanaan pendidikan agama di sekolah akan berpotensi mengganggu kerukunan umat beragama dan cenderung merugikan masyarakat yang lebih luas.

scholarly journals How Did Students Perceive Classroom Learning under Strict COVID-19 Pandemic Closures and Restrictions?

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-148
Author(s):  
Takayoshi Sako
Keyword(s):  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
English Language ◽  
Close Contact ◽  
School Closure ◽  
After School ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Prevention Guidelines ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 required strict infection prevention measures worldwide, including school closure. After school reopened, we implemented Japan’s strict COVID measures, under which close contact in pairs or groups, as well as vocalizing in unison, was proscribed, with students having to remain quiet and face the blackboard. This study’s aim is to answer the question of how students felt about learning under such extreme constraints. One of the most noticeable findings from the responses to the survey of the 2020 class was that they felt the lack of collaborative learning experiences; hence, in 2021, we implemented changes that would allow for more collaboration while still adhering to COVID prevention guidelines. Among the various collaborative learning activities in the classroom, students reported that they found value in debate activities that challenged their English language skills and critical thinking. Overall, however, students found comfort and value in a semblance of learning with their peers. It was concluded that even in a volatile and uncertain situation, such as a pandemic, it is crucial to improve environments for collaborative learning. In the future, quantitative study of the impact of collaborative learning on students’ English proficiency will be a useful follow-up study.

scholarly journals Call your doctor: prospective description study of telemedicine during the first COVID-19 outbreak in a Swiss primary care practice

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joëlle Suillot ◽  
Sophie Zuercher ◽  
Lydie Zufferey ◽  
Julien Sagez
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Primary Care Practice ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Phone Call ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Or Groups ◽  
Swiss Primary Care

Abstract Background: Telemedicine is a healthcare assistance method which has been promoted during the COVID-19 pandemic for the management of patients. The aim of this study is to quantify the type of request that primary care physicians are experiencing, as well as the healthcare assistance modalities and ultimately, how many physical consultations are necessary.Methods: We conducted a prospective, descriptive study in a primary care practice in Switzerland on telephone consultations related to COVID-19. The data collected included the reasons for the call, symptoms, healthcare assistance modalities and follow-up. The categorical variables are expressed as percentages of the total cases or groups.Results: We included 200 calls corresponding to 113 patients. The majority of patients (76.1%) were taken care of solely through telemedicine. The physical consultations were due to the need: for a swab test (12.4%), for a somatic assessment at the practice (9.7%) and for an emergency services consultation (1.8%). In 64.6% of cases, patient assistance required only one phone call. Calls lasted 7.85 minutes on average and were more frequent on Mondays (24%) and Fridays (18.5%). Calls led to the prescription of medication in 12.5% of cases, of a bronchodilator in 3% of cases and of an antibiotic in 0.5% of cases.Conclusion: A rigorous telephone follow-up strategy carried out by primary care physicians requires few physical consultations in patients showing symptoms of COVID-19.

The Post Traumatic Stress Management Course at RN Hospital, Haslar

1996 ◽  
Vol 82 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14
Author(s):  
B Nevison Charlotte ◽  
J M Flower Julia ◽  
L N Naish Peter
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Stress ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Large Database ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Case Histories ◽  
Mental Health Assessment ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Post Traumatic

AbstractA rehabilitation programme for PTSD sufferers has been in operation at the RN Hospital, Haslar, for eight years. During this time a large database has accumulated, comprising a wide range of materials, including case histories and assessments. For this initial evaluation of the course’s efficacy, the data from three standard mental health assessment instruments were examined. Scores on all measures revealed considerable reductions in symptoms over the duration of the course, with some statistically significant improvements maintained at follow-up.

scholarly journals Validation of “(fr)AGILE”: a quick tool to identify multidimensional frailty in the elderly

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ilaria Liguori ◽  
Gennaro Russo ◽  
Giulia Bulli ◽  
Francesco Curcio ◽  
Veronica Flocco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Area Under Curve ◽  
Frailty Index ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Reliable Assessment ◽  
Administration Time ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Time Of Administration

Abstract Background Several tools have been proposed and validated to operationally define frailty. Recently, the Italian Frailty index (IFi), an Italian modified version of Frailty index, has been validated but its use in clinical practice is limited by long time of administration. Therefore, the aim of this study was to create and validate a quick version of the IFi (AGILE). Methods Validation study was performed by administering IFi and AGILE, after a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in 401 subjects aged 65 or over (77 ± 7 years). AGILE was a 10-items tool created starting from the more predictive items of the four domains of frailty investigated by IFi (mental, physical, socioeconomic and nutritional). AGILE scores were stratified in light, moderate and severe frailty. At 24 months of follow-up, death, disability (taking into account an increase in ADL lost ≥1 from the baseline) and hospitalization were considered. Area under curve (AUC) was evaluated for both IFi and AGILE. Results Administration time was 9.5 ± 3.8 min for IFi administered after a CGA, and 2.4 ± 1.2 min for AGILE, regardless of CGA (p < 0.001). With increasing degree of frailty, prevalence of mortality increased progressively from 6.5 to 41.8% and from 9.0 to 33.3%, disability from 16.1 to 64.2% and from 22.1 to 59.8% and hospitalization from 17.2 to 58.7% and from 27.0 to 52.2% with AGILE and IFi, respectively (p = NS). Relative Risk for each unit of increase in AGILE was 56, 44 and 24% for mortality, disability and hospitalization, respectively and was lower for IFi (8, 7 and 4% for mortality, disability and hospitalization, respectively). The AUC was higher in AGILE vs. IFi for mortality (0.729 vs. 0.698), disability (0.715 vs. 0.682) and hospitalization (0.645 vs. 0.630). Conclusions Our study shows that AGILE is a rapid and effective tool for screening multidimensional frailty, able to predict mortality, disability and hospitalization, especially useful in care settings that require reliable assessment instruments with short administration time.

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