scholarly journals Benefits and Challenges to People with Psychiatric Disabilities Who Volunteer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Meinhard ◽  
Itay Greenspan ◽  
Jennifer Paterson ◽  
Phaedra Livingstone
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Voluntary Sector ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Detailed Review ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Volunteer Programs

This research follows from the research reported in CVSS Working Paper Series, Volume 2007 (2). In that paper we presented the results of our examination of volunteer programs in ten organizations serving people with psychiatric disabilities2. We described the nature of the programs, identified best practices and discussed the challenges and benefits they presented. This paper focuses on the responses of 27 people with psychiatric disabilities to a questionnaire probing their volunteering experiences. Please refer to the previous CVSS Working Paper titled “Client Volunteering in Organizations Serving Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities” for a detailed review of the literature. Here we will briefly summarize the major thrust of the literature review. Keywords: CVSS, Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies, Working Paper Series,TRSM, Ted Rogers School of Management Citation:

scholarly journals Benefits and Challenges to People with Psychiatric Disabilities Who Volunteer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Meinhard ◽  
Itay Greenspan ◽  
Jennifer Paterson ◽  
Phaedra Livingstone
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Voluntary Sector ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Detailed Review ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Volunteer Programs

This research follows from the research reported in CVSS Working Paper Series, Volume 2007 (2). In that paper we presented the results of our examination of volunteer programs in ten organizations serving people with psychiatric disabilities2. We described the nature of the programs, identified best practices and discussed the challenges and benefits they presented. This paper focuses on the responses of 27 people with psychiatric disabilities to a questionnaire probing their volunteering experiences. Please refer to the previous CVSS Working Paper titled “Client Volunteering in Organizations Serving Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities” for a detailed review of the literature. Here we will briefly summarize the major thrust of the literature review. Keywords: CVSS, Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies, Working Paper Series,TRSM, Ted Rogers School of Management Citation:

scholarly journals Best practices in implementing a project management office: a systematic review of the literature

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 448-463
Author(s):  
Gustavo Oliveira Pinto ◽  
Luiz Carlos Brasil de Brito Mello ◽  
Thaís Spiegel
Keyword(s):  
Project Management ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Project Management Office ◽  
Strategic Objectives ◽  
Organizational Variables ◽  
Implementation Challenges

Highlights: Project management office (PMO) is structurally configured in a particular way to adapt to the peculiarities of each organization and its strategic objectives, in order to promote project management practices. The purpose of this article is to explore the best practices for project management office implementation. A systematic literature review was conducted using 104 documents published between 2000 and 2018. The research allowed the identification of PMO's data, such as functions, models, best practices in implementation, challenges to implementation, and success factors.Goal: The purpose of this article is to explore the best practices for project management office implementation.Design/Methodology/Approach: A systematic literature review was conducted using 104 documents published between 2000 and 2018.Results: The research allowed the identification of PMO's data, such as functions, models, best practices in implementation, challenges to implementation, and success factors.Limitations of the investigation: Other factors related to PMO, such as the implementation phases, maturity models, process groups, and organizational variables that affect PMO.Practical implications: It is observed that there are relevant issues in PMO implementation structuring that are not consolidated, making it difficult for organizations to base their implementation on the available theoretical frameworks.Originality/value: As a result, it became evident that there is a lack of standardization of those characteristics related to the PMO; and that the so-called "best practices" require more academic studies before they can be established.

scholarly journals Client Volunteering in Organizations Serving Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Meinhard ◽  
Itay Greenspan ◽  
Jennifer Paterson ◽  
Phaedra Livingstone
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Voluntary Sector ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Supportive Housing ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Housing Project ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Recent Project ◽  
The Impact

The impetus for this research comes from a serendipitous but intriguing observation from a recent project of the Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies (CVSS). From 2001-2004, CVSS carried out a longitudinal evaluation of the impact of a new volunteer program on the well-being and activities of individuals with psychiatric disabilities residing in a supportive housing project. While all clients self-reported that they were happy to have volunteers working with them, observed findings indicated that there were very few behavioural improvements. However, one group of resident-clients defied this finding; they demonstrated marked behavioural improvements and their satisfaction levels were higher. Intrigued, we sought answers to these observations. It turned out that these individuals were not only beneficiaries of activities led by outside volunteers; they were also volunteering within their centre, supporting or facilitating activities for other client residents. Providing opportunities for clients with psychiatric disabilities to volunteer was an innovative development at this supportive housing centre, and the results were striking. Keywords: CVSS, Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies, Working Paper Series,TRSM, Ted Rogers School of Management Citation:

scholarly journals Research-Based Guidelines for Marketing Information Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Albérico Travassos Rosário
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Support ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Internet Marketing ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Marketing Intelligence ◽  
Marketing Information

Marketing information systems (MKIS) are decision support systems focused on specific marketing decisions, providing a more efficient and effective framework for analyzing and identifying changes in the market environment. The literature review reveals that there are gaps in theoretical and empirical studies about which specific steps and best practices should be considered in MKIS implementation efforts. Is it intended to synthesize the knowledge and perceptions generated by existing MKIS studies and identify the generic and particular guidelines that can be derived from the existing body of MKIS research. A review of the literature leads the authors to a thematic synthesis that generates five core guidelines for MKIS: (1) developing, implementing, and measuring the effectiveness of the MKIS; (2) how to align the MKIS with organizational strategy and decision-making; (3) leveraging the MKIS resources in internet marketing; (4) generating and applying marketing intelligence; and, finally, (5) leveraging the benefits of the MKIS in terms of accumulating knowledge and marketing intelligence.

scholarly journals Client Volunteering in Organizations Serving Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnes Meinhard ◽  
Itay Greenspan ◽  
Jennifer Paterson ◽  
Phaedra Livingstone
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Voluntary Sector ◽  
Psychiatric Disabilities ◽  
Supportive Housing ◽  
Innovative Development ◽  
Housing Project ◽  
Volunteer Program ◽  
Working Paper ◽  
Recent Project ◽  
The Impact

The impetus for this research comes from a serendipitous but intriguing observation from a recent project of the Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies (CVSS). From 2001-2004, CVSS carried out a longitudinal evaluation of the impact of a new volunteer program on the well-being and activities of individuals with psychiatric disabilities residing in a supportive housing project. While all clients self-reported that they were happy to have volunteers working with them, observed findings indicated that there were very few behavioural improvements. However, one group of resident-clients defied this finding; they demonstrated marked behavioural improvements and their satisfaction levels were higher. Intrigued, we sought answers to these observations. It turned out that these individuals were not only beneficiaries of activities led by outside volunteers; they were also volunteering within their centre, supporting or facilitating activities for other client residents. Providing opportunities for clients with psychiatric disabilities to volunteer was an innovative development at this supportive housing centre, and the results were striking. Keywords: CVSS, Centre for Voluntary Sector Studies, Working Paper Series,TRSM, Ted Rogers School of Management Citation:

Pneumomediastinum: A Rare Presentation of Inflicted Injuries in Infants

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Lee ◽  
Adam Bajinting ◽  
Abby Lunneen ◽  
Colleen M. Fitzpatrick ◽  
Gustavo A. Villalona
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum ◽  
Nonaccidental Trauma ◽  
Comprehensive Literature Review ◽  
Healthy Infants ◽  
History Of

AbstractReports of incidental pneumomediastinum in infants secondary to inflicted trauma are limited. A retrospective review of infants with pneumomediastinum and history of inflicted trauma was performed. A comprehensive literature review was performed. Three infants presented with pneumomediastinum associated with inflicted trauma. Mean age was 4.6 weeks. All patients underwent diagnostic studies, as well as a standardized evaluation for nonaccidental trauma. All patients with pneumomediastinum were resolved at follow-up. Review of the literature identified other cases with similar presentations with related oropharyngeal injuries. Spontaneous pneumomediastinum in previously healthy infants may be associated with inflicted injuries. Clinicians should be aware of the possibility of an oropharyngeal perforation related to this presentation.

Stages of the formation of temporary and permanent occlusion and the impact of early tooth extraction on the dentition state. Literature review

2019 ◽  
pp. 22-24
Author(s):  
G.A. Murachueva ◽  
I.M. Rasulov ◽  
S.G. Gusenov
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Temporomandibular Joint ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Physiological State ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Full Development ◽  
Permanent Occlusion ◽  
The Impact

A review of the literature on the stages of the formation of temporary and permanent occlusion has been performed. This stages play an important role not only for the full development of the maxillofacial apparatus, temporomandibular joint, but also the whole organism. The role of early tooth extraction in the formation of the physiological state of the dentoalveolar system is considered. The conclusion is drawn about the need for a deeper study of this problem in the structure of general dental morbidity.

Best Practices for Data Visualization: Creating and Evaluating a Report for an Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Program (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Srijesa Khasnabish ◽  
Zoe Burns ◽  
Madeline Couch ◽  
Mary Mullin ◽  
Randall Newmark ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Implementation Science ◽  
Data Visualization ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Fall Prevention Program

BACKGROUND Data visualization experts have identified core principles to follow when creating visual displays of data that facilitate comprehension. Such principles can be applied to creating effective reports for clinicians that display compliance with quality improvement protocols. A basic tenet of implementation science is continuous monitoring and feedback. Applying best practices for data visualization to reports for clinicians can catalyze implementation and sustainment of new protocols. OBJECTIVE To apply best practices for data visualization to create reports that clinicians find clear and useful. METHODS First, we conducted a systematic literature review to identify best practices for data visualization. We applied these findings and feedback collected via a questionnaire to improve the Fall TIPS Monthly Report (FTMR), which shows compliance with an evidence-based fall prevention program, Fall TIPS (Tailoring Interventions for Patient Safety). This questionnaire was based on the requirements for effective data display suggested by expert Stephen Few. We then evaluated usability of the FTMR using a 15-item Health Information Technology Usability Evaluation Scale (Health-ITUES). Items were rated on a 5-point Likert scale from strongly disagree (1) to strongly agree (5). RESULTS The results of the systematic literature review emphasized that the ideal data display maximizes the information communicated while minimizing the cognitive efforts involved with data interpretation. Factors to consider include selecting the correct type of display (e.g. line vs bar graph) and creating simplistic reports. The qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the original and final FTMR revealed improved perceptions of the visual display of the reports and their usability. Themes that emerged from the staff interviews emphasized the value of simplified reports, meaningful data, and usefulness to clinicians. The mean (SD) rating on the Health-ITUES scale when evaluating the original FTMR was 3.86 (0.19) and increased to 4.29 (0.11) when evaluating the revised FTMR (Mann Whitney U Test, z=-12.25, P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Best practices identified through a systematic review can be applied to create effective reports for clinician use. The lessons learned from evaluating FTMR perceptions and measuring usability can be applied to creating effective reports for clinician use in the context of other implementation science projects.

scholarly journals Early Detection Methods for Silicosis in Australia and Internationally: A Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8123
Author(s):  
Emma K. Austin ◽  
Carole James ◽  
John Tessier
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Detection Method ◽  
Detection Methods ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Occupational Lung Disease ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Growing Body ◽  
Future Work

Pneumoconiosis, or occupational lung disease, is one of the world’s most prevalent work-related diseases. Silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis, is caused by inhaling respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust. Although silicosis can be fatal, it is completely preventable. Hundreds of thousands of workers globally are at risk of being exposed to RCS at the workplace from various activities in many industries. Currently, in Australia and internationally, there are a range of methods used for the respiratory surveillance of workers exposed to RCS. These methods include health and exposure questionnaires, spirometry, chest X-rays, and HRCT. However, these methods predominantly do not detect the disease until it has significantly progressed. For this reason, there is a growing body of research investigating early detection methods for silicosis, particularly biomarkers. This literature review summarises the research to date on early detection methods for silicosis and makes recommendations for future work in this area. Findings from this review conclude that there is a critical need for an early detection method for silicosis, however, further laboratory- and field-based research is required.

Quality Improvement Initiatives in Sonography Education: A Review of the Literature

2021 ◽  
pp. 875647932110186
Author(s):  
Kimberly Sorrentino
Keyword(s):  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Educational Research ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Current Literature ◽  
English Language ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Educational Literature

Objective: Continuous improvement is vital to ensuring quality in sonography education. The aim of this literature review was to compile and summarize the current literature on accreditation, credentialing, and quality improvement initiatives in sonography education. Materials & Methods: Four sonography-specific journals and six health science/academic databases were searched using the terms education, sonography, ultrasound, accreditation, credential, and quality. The search was limited to findings in the English language, from 2000 to 2020. Results: The search uncovered only 19 articles on this topic in sonography education. The vast majority of papers focused on quality improvement initiatives, while just a few concentrated on accreditation or credentialing. Conclusion: Much of the contemporary sonography educational literature focuses on clinical, lab, or didactic quality improvement initiatives. Overall, it is clear that more research is needed in the field of sonography education. This review provides examples of quality initiative research in other allied health fields that can be useful guides for future sonography educational research.

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