scholarly journals Sustainable Innovations in Small Enterprises for the Transformation of the Primary Healthcare Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (16) ◽  
pp. 6391
Author(s):  
Maria Emilsson ◽  
Ulf Ernstson ◽  
Linn Gustavsson ◽  
Ann Svensson
Keyword(s):  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Sustainable Innovation ◽  
Qualitative Thematic Analysis

Small enterprises face multiple and complex challenges when developing digital technologies. The aim of this article is to explore the role of sustainable innovation in small enterprises in relation to the ongoing transformation of the primary healthcare sector. The purpose is to gain understanding of innovation processes within the framework of sustainable development, applied to a local primary healthcare center. Data were collected through seven semi-structured interviews. A qualitative thematic analysis was conducted. Five themes appeared in relation to the ongoing transformation of the primary healthcare sector: (1) The process of sustainable innovation in a long-term perspective; (2) the companies’ views on innovations in healthcare; (3) effects of innovations in healthcare; (4) sustainable product or service development, and (5) the role of collaboration in the innovation process. The companies expressed a positive attitude to new innovations, as a natural part of developing the companies. The article concludes that incremental development of tools in small businesses supports the transformation of processes and services in the primary healthcare sector. Cross-disciplinary teams in collaboration facilitates the necessary learning and the required creation and sharing of knowledge.

scholarly journals Exploring the occupational therapist’s role in primary health care: Listening to voices of stakeholders

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deshini Naidoo ◽  
Jacqueline Van Wyk ◽  
Robin W. E. Joubert
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Childhood Intervention ◽  
Prevention Programmes

Background: Re-engineering of primary healthcare (PHC) was initiated nationally in 2009. There is, however, little information on the role expected of occupational therapists (OTs)in PHC. Objectives: This research aimed to understand how stakeholders of the Department of Health (DOH) perceived the role of OT in PHC service. Method: This exploratory, qualitative study used purposive sampling to recruit community health-care workers (CHW; n = 23), primary healthcare nurses (PHC; n = 5), DOH management (n = 5), experienced (n = 14) and novice OTs (n = 37) who graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The PHC nurses and the CHW represented PHC clinics in one district in KwaZulu-Natal. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Interviews with CHWs were conducted in isiZulu. These were transcribed and translated prior to data analysis. Audio recordings of English interviews and focus groups were transcribed. Data for each participant group were inductively and thematically analysed to identify the themes. Results: The findings provided an indication of the role of OTs in PHC settings. All participants perceived the role of OTs as predominantly curative/rehabilitation-based and individualised. Participants had a limited understanding of the key principles of PHC. They identified a need for adult and paediatric rehabilitation and early childhood intervention. Limited mention was made of population-based approaches, collaborative, and health promotion and prevention programmes. Conclusion: The study has highlighted that neither management nor OTs seemed to align practice and planning according to PHC principles. A review of the theory and experiential learning in the OT programme is required.

scholarly journals Empathy: Challenges Experienced by Social Workers in the Healthcare Sector on the Island of Crete, Greece

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-52
Author(s):  
Trigoni Maria ◽  
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Mikits Militsa ◽  
Mpanagi Evaggelia ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Public Health Services ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Social ◽  
Prior Experiences

Introduction Empathy in social work is one of the most important factors that can bring change in the patient, by developing a productive relationship. The purpose of this study is to explore empathy in the practice of social work, as it is used by professional social workers. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 12 social workers in public health services in Crete. Responses were recorded, and content analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings There were differences in the way that social workers perceive the concept of empathy, depending on their prior experiences. It was also found that they are more “sensitive” when patients have a common problem with them. Among the difficulties that prevented them from being empathetic was having “a difficult personal period” that affected their work. This study has also identified the importance of professional training for the development of empathy skills, and the key-role of work experience. Moreover, it highlighted the importance of co-operation between the researchers and the social workers for generating efficacious and valuable information. Conclusion This study emphasizes the importance of empathy as a necessary skill in the relationship between social workers and patients, and the need for in-depth scientific research and analyze on this issue in Greece.

From Workers to Owners: Latino Entrepreneurs in Harrisonburg, Virginia

2007 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Zarrugh
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
The United States ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Labor Migrants ◽  
The Social ◽  
Gateway Cities ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Poultry Processing ◽  
Latino Entrepreneurship

In the vast literature on immigrant and ethnic entrepreneurship in the United States, relatively little attention has been paid to Latino entrepreneurship, perhaps because Latinos (except Cubans) tend to be perceived as labor migrants. For the same reason, even less attention has been given to the Latino small businesses that have quickly become a ubiquitous part of new Latino settlements in the rural South over the past two decades. Based on structured interviews with over 30 Latino business owners, this paper describes the growth of Latino-owned businesses in Harrisonburg, Virginia (population 40,468 in 2000) that has occurred since 1990 in tandem with the ever-increasing size and complexity of the local Latino community. In particular, the paper examines both the "structure of opportunity" for Latino entrepreneurship outside traditional gateway cities and the social and cultural characteristics of the entrepreneurs and their businesses. The paper highlights the role of local poultry processing plants in the settlement process and entrepreneurs' work histories.

scholarly journals Poverty and SMEs: A New Pradigm of SDGs Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
Lukman Hakim ◽  
Aulia Hapsari Juwita ◽  
Selfia Bintariningtyas ◽  
Danur Condro Guritno
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Secondary Education ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village

Poverty alleviation and micro-small enterprises are the essential topics in discussing the paradigm of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Micro and small businesses are considered as a panacea to alleviate poverty. So the relationship between poverty and the existence of micro and small enterprises is theoretically unidirectional. In other words, if poverty increases, micro, and small enterprises will also increase. To see the effect of poverty on micro and small businesses, this study will use the Village Potential Data (Podes) 2018 with a total of 8559 villages/wards in Central Java Province. Apart from poverty, this study will also examine the effect of technology as represented by the number of electricity customers, health from the number of supporting health centers, and finally education represented by the number of Public Elementary Schools (SDN), State Junior High Schools (SMPN) and State Senior High Schools (SMAN). By using multiple regression models, an interesting relationship is found. Those that have a unidirectional relationship to micro and small enterprises are poverty, technology, health, and primary education (SDN). The role of education in the growth of micro and small businesses strengthens Duflo's thesis (2001) on the effect of education on reducing unemployment which earned him the Nobel Prize in 2019. Meanwhile, junior and secondary education for its effect on micro and small enterprises is negative. This showed that the impact of secondary education is that it provides the possibility to work in other sectors outside of micro and small enterprises

scholarly journals The Role of Social Commerce in the Development of Small Business in Russia

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 350-356
Author(s):  
M. Simakina
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Internet Marketing ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Social Commerce ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
The Many ◽  
Definition Of

The article examines the features of marketing activities of Russian small enterprises. Special attention is paid to the use of low-budget and Internet marketing tools by small businesses, as well as the role of small businesses in the development of the e-economy. Among the many e-commerce tools, a tool called “social commerce” stands out. The definition of this phenomenon is given, the conditions and principles of its implementation, the factors influencing its development are described. On the example of Russian small enterprises, the features of the use of social commerce in modern conditions are determined.

Innovation in Tourism Service Development in Budapest

2020 ◽  
pp. 605-624
Author(s):  
Tamara Rátz
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Literary Tourism ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Both food tourism and literary tourism are increasingly popular products in the global market, but there is relatively limited collaboration between the two areas. In addition to providing an overview of the role of creativity and innovation in tourism development, with special emphasis on gastronomic tourism and literary tourism, the paper presents a unique hospitality concept that fuses gastronomy with literature, demonstrating the use of creativity in successful tourism product development. The research is based on qualitative methods: interviews with the business owners were used to explore the innovation process and the factors affecting the company's operations, and content analysis of customers' reviews on social media sites and the restaurant's media coverage were used to evaluate the role of creativity in the restaurant's success.

Innovation in Tourism Service Development in Budapest

2017 ◽  
pp. 203-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Rátz
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Global Market ◽  
Service Development ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Literary Tourism ◽  
Tourism Product ◽  
Tourism Service ◽  
Creativity And Innovation

Both food tourism and literary tourism are increasingly popular products in the global market, but there is relatively limited collaboration between the two areas. In addition to providing an overview of the role of creativity and innovation in tourism development, with special emphasis on gastronomic tourism and literary tourism, the paper presents a unique hospitality concept that fuses gastronomy with literature, demonstrating the use of creativity in successful tourism product development. The research is based on qualitative methods: interviews with the business owners were used to explore the innovation process and the factors affecting the company's operations, and content analysis of customers' reviews on social media sites and the restaurant's media coverage were used to evaluate the role of creativity in the restaurant's success.

Human Resource Development in Micro and Small Enterprises as a Result of the Use of Business Advisory Services

2020 ◽  
Vol 132 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-48
Author(s):  
Renata Lisowska ◽  
Edward Stawasz
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Advisory Services ◽  
Micro And Small Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

The effective management of micro and small enterprises, including their human resources, is important from the point of view of their development in a turbulent environment. Business advisory services are one of the methods of development of managers as well as employees. The aim of the paper is to discuss the importance and specificity of human resources in micro and small businesses and to determine the impact of business advisory services on shaping the business knowledge of the managers and employees of these companies. The role of the capacity to absorb business advice–related knowledge in this process is also indicated. The study was based on the results of the research carried out by the author. The research was representative of the sector of micro and small innovative companies in Poland benefiting from business advisory services.

scholarly journals Micro & Small Enterprises in Ireland: A Brand Management Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 381
Author(s):  
Bobby Kennedy ◽  
Angela Wright
Keyword(s):  
Small Business ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Brand Management ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Product Line ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Small Enterprises ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Brand Development ◽  
Management Perspective

<p class="ber"><span lang="EN-GB">Branding aids companies in the acquisition of new customers, allows them to build a favourable reputation, leads to increased customer loyalty and, ultimately, is a driver of profitability. Although there is an impressive quantity of academic literature related to both large corporate and product line branding, there has been less focus regarding the research on branding of small businesses, despite their economic importance. </span></p><p class="ber"><span lang="EN-GB">In the specific case of SMEs in Ireland, branding studies are scant. There is little understanding of the branding practices of SME founder-owners in Ireland, and, moreover, a lack of clarity as to their knowledge levels apropos the strategic brand management process. Essentially, many small business owners may not even realise that their business is a brand, partly due to a lack of understanding of what the concepts of a brand and branding actually mean. This paper presents findings from research associated with the brand development practices of Irish micro and small enterprises. A <span>qualitative data collection tool, leveraging semi-structured interviews is employed to collect substantive and relevant data from </span>10 Irish micro and small business owners. The study extends the knowledge of the brand development process being undertaken by these companies. </span></p><p class="ber"><span lang="EN-GB">The findings in this study reveal an unfavourable picture in terms of branding practices in Irish SME’s and demonstrates a lack of understanding and devotion on behalf of founder-owners towards the process. These conclusions have direct implications for branding literature, specifically in relation to Irish and international SMEs and also for managerial practice within those organisations. </span></p>

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