Contextual Task Reallocation in Healthcare: Definition, Mechanisms, and Perceived Outcomes

Abstract Education is recognized a human right for all. Though, Indigenous communities do not yet enjoy their full rights to education and are put at risk of losing their Indigenous culture and identity. A new research initiative, holding dialogues discussing the perceived outcomes of quality education in the eyes of several stakeholders, shows that access and retention in equitable and inclusive quality education as described in SDG 4 are highly valued. The research was jointly developed and carried out by researchers and Indigenous communities in 29 countries. Twenty-first century knowledge and skills are crucial for future Indigenous generations to create their livelihood and successfully engage in both Indigenous community life as well as mainstream society. Learning within formal school systems to understand their Indigenous heritage and keep the connection to their environment despite aspiring modern lifestyles, creates relevance which enhances both learning and retention. Beyond twenty-first century competencies, vital elements of education quality seen as relevant for Indigenous youth are aligned with education for sustainable development and applicable for all learners.

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Patient-perceived outcomes in the treatment of stress urinary incontinence: focus on urethral injection therapy

International Urogynecology Journal ◽

10.1007/s00192-006-0148-0 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 199-205 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Christopher R. Chapple ◽

Linda Brubaker ◽

François Haab ◽

Philip van Kerrebroeck ◽

Dudley Robinson

Keyword(s):

Urinary Incontinence ◽

Stress Urinary Incontinence ◽

Injection Therapy ◽

Perceived Outcomes ◽

Urethral Injection Therapy ◽

Urethral Injection

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Perceived outcomes of spiritual healing and explanations - a qualitative study on the perspectives of German healers and their clients

BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine ◽

10.1186/1472-6882-14-240 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Michael Teut ◽

Barbara Stöckigt ◽

Christine Holmberg ◽

Florian Besch ◽

Claudia M Witt ◽

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Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Spiritual Healing ◽

Perceived Outcomes

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Speak softly and carry a big stick: How contract representatives deal with problems

International Journal of Organization Theory and Behavior ◽

10.1108/ijotb-15-03-2012-b005 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 364-382

Author(s):

Dennis M. Daley

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Problem Solving ◽

Successful Completion ◽

High Quality ◽

Contract Termination ◽

Merit Systems Protection Board ◽

Contracting Process ◽

Merit Systems ◽

Perceived Outcomes ◽

The U.S

The contracting process is fraught with difficulties. While successful completion of a contract is the goal, problems and challenges often arise. This requires skills in negotiation or mediation. Dealing with these problems, even if it means recommending contract termination, is part of the job of the contract representatives who oversee the specific projects. Data from the Contracting Officer Representatives survey conducted by the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (2005) is used. An index of perceived outcomes (deliverables or services were timely, of high quality, complete, contributed to the agency mission, fair and reasonable, and of good value) was constructed. Roughly, half the respondents indicated that they had had to deal with a problem or challenge. Problem-solving actions (discussions with contactors and other governmental officials, the submission of official documentations, and the recommendation of non-payment or termination sanctions) were submitted to a regression analysis (R2 = .19). From a dozen options, only discussion of the problem with contractors and with their own supervisors along with the recommendation of contract termination registered some meaningful importance (Standardized Betas .1 to .2).

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4. Perceived Outcomes and Willingness to Retreat among Umbrella Movement Participants

The Umbrella Movement ◽

10.1515/9789048535248-006 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 101-124

Keyword(s):

Perceived Outcomes

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Who stands to benefit? Wellbeing, belonging and challenges to equity in engagement in extra-curricular activities at university

Active Learning in Higher Education ◽

10.1177/1469787420908209 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 146978742090820 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Naomi Winstone ◽

Kieran Balloo ◽

Karen Gravett ◽

Daniel Jacobs ◽

Harry Keen

Keyword(s):

Sense Of Belonging ◽

Individual Characteristics ◽

Student Identity ◽

Mediating Role ◽

Wide Range ◽

Extra Curricular Activities ◽

The University ◽

The Impact ◽

Perceived Outcomes

Students’ engagement in extra-curricular activities can play a significant role in their development of a student identity, as well as leading to a greater sense of belonging and wellbeing. However, individual characteristics such as sociability may influence the likelihood of students engaging in extra-curricular activities. We collected mixed mode data from two online surveys to explore students’ perceptions of the impact of engagement in extra-curricular activities on their experience at university, as well as the mediating role of engagement in extra-curricular activities in the relationships between extraversion and wellbeing and sense of belonging to the University. Our data demonstrate that extraversion is positively associated with both belonging and wellbeing, and that engagement in extra-curricular activities also mediates these relationships. Our qualitative data uncover further nuances in engagement with extra-curricular activities; while many perceived outcomes are positive, some students express regret at opportunities missed, and find it challenging to balance extra-curricular activities and their studies. Taken together, these findings indicate that not all students stand to benefit equally from engagement in extra-curricular activities. Providing a range of opportunities that are accessible to a wide range of students may promote equity in participation in extra-curricular activities.

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The effect of immigration on natives’ task specialisation: the case of Germany

International Journal of Manpower ◽

10.1108/ijm-08-2018-0269 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 40 (5) ◽

pp. 939-957 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Raquel Sebastian ◽

Magdalena Ulceluse

Keyword(s):

Labour Market ◽

Language Proficiency ◽

Labour Force ◽

Institutional Context ◽

Labour Markets ◽

Displacement Effect ◽

Content Type ◽

European Working ◽

Task Reallocation ◽

Manual Tasks

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the effect of an increase in the relative supply of immigrants on natives’ task reallocation, with a focus on Germany. Specifically, it investigates whether natives, as a response to increased immigration, re-specialise in communication-intensive occupations, where they arguably have a comparative advantage due to language proficiency. Design/methodology/approach The analysis uses regional data from the German Labour Force Survey between 2002 and 2014. To derive data on job tasks requirements, it employs the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, the results of which are tested through a sensitivity analysis using the European Working Condition Survey and the Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies data sets. Findings The paper finds that indeed German workers respond to increasing immigration by shifting their task supply and providing more communication relative to manual tasks. Importantly, the decrease in the supply of communication tasks is stronger and more robust than the increase in the supply of manual tasks, pointing to a potential displacement effect taking place between natives and immigrants, alongside task reallocation. This would suggest that countries with relatively more rigid labour markets are less responsive to immigration shocks. Moreover, it suggests that labour market rigidity can minimise the gains from immigration and exacerbate employment effects. Originality/value The paper not only investigates task reallocation as a result of immigration in a different institutional context and labour market functioning, but the results feed into broader policy and scholarly discussions on the effects of immigration, including questions about how the institutional context affects labour market adjustment to immigration, worker occupational mobility in a more rigid labour markets and the fine balance needed between flexibility and rigidity.

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Demographic Variables Are Associated with Differing Perceptions of a Broad Range of Public Library Benefits

Evidence Based Library and Information Practice ◽

10.18438/b8105z ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 180

Author(s):

Sara Sharun

Keyword(s):

Ethnic Minorities ◽

Public Libraries ◽

Program Planning ◽

Age Groups ◽

Public Library ◽

Demographic Variables ◽

Demographic Differences ◽

Demographic Groups ◽

Everyday Activities ◽

Perceived Outcomes

Objective – To determine the frequency and nature of perceived beneficial outcomes of public libraries on individuals, and to identify demographic differences in these perceived outcomes. Design – Self-administered, online questionnaire asking respondents to rate the frequency of benefits they received from public libraries in 22 areas of life including education, work, and business; everyday activities; and leisure activities. Setting – United States of America. Subjects – 1010 respondents from 49 states: 50% female, 76% white, 55% urban or suburban. Methods – Correspondence analysis was used to visualize relationships between demographic variables and perceived outcomes. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify structures among the outcomes and summarize data into three core dimensions: everyday activities and interests; reading and self-education; and work and formal education. Multiway ANOVAs were used to test the significance of demographic differences on perceived outcomes. Main Results – The most highly ranked areas of perceived benefits were reading fiction and non-fiction, self-education during leisure time, interest in history or society, and health. Outdoor activities, exercise, and sport ranked the lowest. Respondents in younger age groups reported benefits in “education and work,” as did ethnic minorities and people with lower household incomes. “Everyday life” benefits were reported by male, suburban, White, middle-income respondents. “Reading and self-education” benefits were reported by high-income, older age groups, White, and female respondents. Two demographic groups did not correspond to any benefit categories: those who did not graduate high school and those over age 65. Conclusion – There are significant differences among demographic groups in how the benefits of public libraries are perceived, and these demographic differences have implications for program planning, marketing, and outreach in public libraries. Specifically, libraries should work to increase and improve service to less-advantaged groups, including low-income earners and ethnic minorities, and make available more services and resources relevant to older people.

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