scholarly journals La percepción de entrenadores de voleibol y baloncesto de formación acerca de los contenidos de las charlas precompetitivas y de entretiempo

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-155
Author(s):  
María Julia Raimundi ◽  
Sofía Sarries ◽  
Juan Facundo Corti ◽  
Ignacio Celsi
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Association Analysis ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Psychological Aspects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Primary Documents

El objetivo del presente trabajo fue estudiar la percepción de entrenadores sobre los contenidos de charlas precompetitivas y de entretiempo desde la estrategia metodológica de los métodos mixtos. Participaron 21 entrenadores de básquetbol y voleibol, en su mayoría varones (n = 20), de categorías formativas (u15, u17 y u19) de Buenos Aires (Argentina). Se realizaron entrevistas individuales y semiestructuradas a los entrenadores y a través de la Teoría Fundamentada, se realizó un análisis cualitativo, mediante el uso del programa Atlas.Ti 7.5. Los entrenadores destacaron cinco aspectos relevantes respecto de los contenidos durante las charlas previas y de entretiempo: aspectos estratégicos, psicológicos, comunicacionales, variables que influyen en la elección de los contenidos y contenidos específicos de entretiempos. A través del análisis de los documentos primarios, se asociaron las citas significativas a cada una de las categorías. La categoría mayormente mencionada (i.e. más fundamentada en los datos) fue “Aspectos estratégicos”, mientras que los “Aspectos psicológicos” estuvieron en segundo lugar. Se realizó un análisis de asociación para estudiar la prevalencia de las categorías emergidas del análisis en función del deporte, la rama y la categoría dirigida. Los resultados de este estudio aportan claridad respecto a cuáles son los contenidos valorados por entrenadores en estos momentos específicos de interacción y qué estrategias utilizan para comunicarlos. Tener en cuenta esta información será de capital importancia para desarrollar estrategias psicológicas significativas que potencien los recursos de los entrenadores para hacer frente a las demandas en estas situaciones específicas. The present study aims to explore the perception of coaches on the contents of pre-competition and halftime talks using a mixed-methods approach. Participants were 21 youth basketball and volleyball coaches (u15, u17 and u19), mostly males (n = 20), from Buenos Aires (Argentina). Individual and semi-structured interviews were conducted to the coaches and through Grounded Theory the information collected was subjected to a qualitative analysis with program Atlas.Ti 7.5. Coaches highlight five relevant aspects of the contents in pre-competition and halftime talks: strategic, psychological, communicational, variables that influence the choice of content and specific halftime content. Analyzing the primary documents, significant quotes were associated with each category. The most mentioned category (i.e. greater frequency in data) was ‘Strategic aspects’, while ‘Psychological aspects’ were placed secondly. An association analysis was carried out to study the prevalence of the categories emerged from the analysis based on the sport, branch, and category. The results of this study provide clarity regarding which are the most valued contents for coaches to spread in these specific moments of interaction and which strategies they use to communicate them. Taking this information into account will be crucial to develop meaningful psychological strategies that enhance coaches' resources to cope with the demands of these specific situations. O presente estudo tem como objetivo explorar a percepção dos treinadores sobre o conteúdo das palestras antes da competição e no intervalo da estratégia de métodos mistos. Participaram 21 treinadores de basquete e vôlei, a maioria homens (n = 20), das categorias juvenil (u15, u17 e u19) de Buenos Aires (Argentina). Entrevistas individuais e semiestruturadas foram conduzidas aos treinadores e, por meio da Teoria Fundamentada, as informações coletadas foram submetidas a uma análise qualitativa com o programa Atlas.Ti 7.5. Os treinadores enfatizam cinco aspectos relevantes em relação ao conteúdo durante as palestras antes da competição e no intervalo: estratégicas, psicológicas, comunicacionais, variáveis que influenciam a escolha do conteúdo e o conteúdo específico no intervalo. Por meio da análise dos documentos primários, citações significativas foram associadas a cada categoria. A categoria mais mencionada (i.e. mais informada pelos dados) foi “Aspectos estratégicos”, ficando em segundo lugar os “Aspectos psicológicos”. Foi realizada uma análise de associação para estudar a prevalência das categorias emergidas da análise com base no esporte, no ramo e na categoria-alvo. Os resultados deste estudo fornecem clareza sobre quais são os conteúdos valorizados pelos treinadores nesses momentos específicos de interação e quais estratégias eles usam para comunicá-los. Levar essas informações em consideração será de suma importância para o desenvolvimento de estratégias psicológicas significativas que aprimorem os recursos dos treinadores para lidar com as demandas nessas situações específicas.

Who Creates Microtransactions : The Production Context of Video Game Monetization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lies van Roessel ◽  
Jan Švelch
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Frequency Analysis ◽  
Video Game ◽  
Job Descriptions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Game Development ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities

Despite a growing academic interest in in-game monetization, much less attention has been paid to the production context of microtransactions. With this chapter, we aim to address this gap by focusing on the roles and responsibilities related to video game monetization. We answer the titular question of this chapter using a mixed methods approach, combining semi-structured interviews, content analysis of job descriptions, and frequency analysis of in-game credits. Results suggest that monetization responsibilities are both being integrated into various existing roles, including game designers or product managers, but also spawn new dedicated roles of monetization specialists. Monetization as a game development task is closely related to data analysis and only inconsistently appears in in-game credits.

scholarly journals Implementing the Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) clinical practice framework for aseptic technique: a pragmatic evaluation using a mixed methods approach in two London hospitals

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Clare ◽  
Stephen Rowley
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infection ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Aseptic Technique ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Practice Framework ◽  
Mean Compliance

Background: Aseptic technique is an important infection prevention competency for protecting patients from healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Healthcare providers using the Aseptic Non Touch Technique (ANTT®) aseptic technique have demonstrated reduced variability and improved compliance with aseptic technique. Objectives: The primary aim of this study is to determine whether standardizing aseptic technique for invasive IV procedures, using the ANTT® - Clinical Practice Framework (CPF), increases staff compliance with the infection prevention actions designed to achieve a safe and effective aseptic technique, and whether this is sustainable over time. Methods: A pragmatic evaluation using a mixed-methods approach consisting of an observational audit of practice, a self-report survey and structured interviews with key stakeholders. Compliance with aseptic technique before and after the implementation of ANTT® was measured by observation of 49 registered healthcare professionals. Results: Mean compliance with competencies was 94%; each component of practice was improved over baseline: hand hygiene = 63% ( P ≤ 0.001); glove use = 14% ( P ≤ 0.037); Key-Part protection = 54% ( P ≤ 0.001); a non-touch technique = 45% ( P ≤ 0.001); Key-Part cleaning = 82% ( P ≤ 0.001); and aseptic field management = 80% ( P ≤ 0.001). Conclusions: Results show implementation of ANTT® improved compliance with the prerequisite steps for safe and effective aseptic technique as defined by the ANTT®-CPF. Improvements in compliance were sustained over four years.

Television and protest in East Germany’s revolution, 1989–1990: A mixed-methods analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marko Grdešić
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Time Series Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Analysis ◽  
Event Data ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Series Analysis ◽  
East German ◽  
Television Coverage ◽  
The Relationship

This article uses a mixed-methods approach to analyze the relationship between television and protest during East Germany’s revolution. The content of television newscasts, both West German and East German, is analyzed together with protest event data. There are two key findings. First, West German coverage of protests is associated with an increase in protest in the first phase of the revolution. This finding emerges from time series analysis. Second, West German and East German television coverage were interacting, with the latter reacting to the former. This finding emerges from both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Case Management to Support Families With Children Diagnosed With Spinal Muscular Atrophy—Protocol of a Controlled Mixed-Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Willems ◽  
Erik Farin-Glattacker ◽  
Thorsten Langer
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Case Management ◽  
Muscular Atrophy ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Care Integration ◽  
Case Management Intervention

Background: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by degeneration of the anterior horn cells in the spinal cord, resulting in muscle atrophy, and proximal muscle weakness. SMA presents with a wide range of symptoms requiring multiple clinical specialists and therapists. Integrating care between disciplines can be challenging due to the dynamic course of the disease, and great distances between specialist centers and local providers. Insufficient care integration can lead to suboptimal quality of care and more difficulties for patients and families. This study aims to improve care integration through a Case Management intervention, and taking a mixed-methods approach, to evaluate its impact.Methods: An exploratory, controlled, two-armed study with baseline, post- and follow-up measurement and process evaluation is conducted to evaluate our intervention compared to usual care. Through a multi-perspective state analysis, we investigate the experiences of caregivers and healthcare providers concerning the actual healthcare quality of patients with SMA I and II. Semi-structured interviews and care diaries are used. We apply that data to conceive a tailored Case Management intervention supplemented by a digital platform. The intervention's effect is examined in comparison to a control group taking a mixed-methods approach. As primary endpoints, we investigate the caregivers' health-related quality of life and the quality of care integration. Secondary endpoints are the use of healthcare services (patients and caregivers) and costs. We assess the process quality from the perspectives of caregivers and healthcare providers through semi-structured interviews.Discussion: This is an exploratory, controlled study to assess the impact of a tailored Case Management intervention to improve the care of patients with SMA I and II. After the evaluation, results on feasibility, expected effect sizes, and process quality will be available. On this basis, future randomized controlled trials can be planned. If demonstrated beneficial, the experience gained within this study may also be valuable for care strategies in other regions and other (non-pediatric) patient groups with rare diseases and/or chronic, complex conditions.Clinical Trial registration:https://www.drks.de/drks_web/navigate.do?navigationId=trial.HTML&TRIAL_ID=DRKS00018778, identifier: DRKS00018778.

scholarly journals Mobile Health Features Supporting Self-Management Behavior in Patients With Chronic Arthritis: Mixed-Methods Approach on Patient Preferences (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonas Geuens ◽  
Luc Geurts ◽  
Thijs W Swinnen ◽  
Rene Westhovens ◽  
Vero Vanden Abeele
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mobile Health ◽  
Disease Status ◽  
Chronic Arthritis ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Management Behavior ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Related Data

BACKGROUND Patients with chronic arthritis (CA) ideally apply self-management behaviors between consultations. This enduring, tedious task of keeping track of disease-related parameters, adhering to medication schemes, and engaging in physical therapy may be supported by using a mobile health (mHealth) app. However, further research is needed to determine which self-management features are valued most by adult patients with CA patients. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the preference of features for an mHealth app to support self-management behavior in patients with CA. In addition, we aimed to explore the motives behind these ratings. METHODS A mixed-methods approach was used to gather information from 31 adult patients (14 females), aged 23 to 71 years (mean 51 [SD 12.16]), with CA. Structured interviews were conducted to gather data pertaining to preferences of app features. Interviews were analyzed qualitatively, whereas ratings for each of the 28 features studied were analyzed quantitatively. RESULTS In general, patients with CA favored the use of features pertaining to supporting active and direct disease management, (eg, medication intake and detecting and alarming of bad posture), helping them to keep a close watch on their disease status and inform their health care professional (eg, providing a means to log and report disease-related data) and receiving personalized information (eg, offering tailored information based on the patient’s health data). Patients strongly disliked features that provide a means of social interaction or provide incentivization for disease-related actions (eg, being able to compare yourself with other patients, cooperating toward a common goal, and receiving encouragement from friends and/or family). Driving these evaluations is the finding that every patient with CA hurts in his/her own way, the way the disease unfolds over time and manifests itself in the patient and social environment is different for every patient, and patients with CA are well aware of this. CONCLUSIONS We have offered an insight into how patients with CA favor mHealth features for self-management apps. The results of this research can inform the design and development of prospective self-management apps for patients with CA.

The Perceptions of Nurses About the Behavioral Needs for Daylighting and View to the Outside in Inpatient Facilities

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 191-205
Author(s):  
Arsalan Gharaveis ◽  
Hamed Yekita ◽  
Gholamreza Shamloo
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Medical Error ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Behavioral Needs ◽  
Extensive Body ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: This research aims to explore the perceptions of nursing staff regarding the effects of daylighting on behavioral factors including mood, stress, satisfaction, medical error, and efficiency. Background: In spite of an extensive body of literature seeking to investigate the impact of daylighting on patients, a limited number of studies have been done for the sake of nurses’ perceptions and behavioral responses. Method: A mixed-methods approach, comprised of qualitative explorations (structured interviews) and a validated survey, was applied and the results were compared and triangulated. Five nurses were interviewed and 156 nurses volunteered for a lighting survey from six departments of three inpatient facilities in Iran. Results: The findings of this study are consistent with the existing evidence that daylighting and view to the outside enhance nurses’ perceptions regarding satisfaction, mood, stress, medical error, and alertness, while reducing fatigue and stress. Conclusion: Patient rooms and work stations are the most crucial areas to provide daylighting from nurses’ perspectives.

scholarly journals A Network-Based Mixed Methods Approach to Analyze Current Perspectives on Personalized Oncological Medicine in Austria

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 276
Author(s):  
Ines Viktoria Stelzer ◽  
Anna Sierawska ◽  
Alena Buyx ◽  
Judit Simon
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Vienna General Hospital ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Medical University

Personalized medicine (PM) to tailor healthcare (HC) to the individual, is a promising but challenging concept. So far, no study exists investigating stakeholders’ perspectives on PM in oncology in Austria potentially hindering implementation, which was the aim of this study. We performed semi-structured interviews among experts (n = 14) and cancer patients (n = 2) of the Vienna General Hospital and the Medical University of Vienna and analyzed them by a mixed methods network theoretical approach. Study results show a great variety of topics addressed by the interviewees. Clear differences in the topic selection between patients and experts could be observed. Patient-doctor relationship was the most prominent theme among experts, whereas HC systems and public health in PM was more relevant for the patients. Although promising new molecular pathology methods were explicitly mentioned, the experts believed that their practical implementation and the implementation of PM in standard care will take a long time in Austria. A variety of concerns regarding PM were mentioned by the experts, including communication issues and knowledge gaps. Besides important insights into the current situation of PM in Austria, the study has shown that network theory is a powerful tool for analyzing qualitative interview data.

scholarly journals A mixed-methods longitudinal evaluation of a one-day mental health wellness intervention

2016 ◽  
Vol 76 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise Doyle ◽  
Jan de Vries ◽  
Agnes Higgins ◽  
Brian Keogh ◽  
Padraig McBennett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Perceived Impact ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Wellness Intervention ◽  
The Impact

Objectives: This study evaluated the impact of a one-day mental health Wellness Workshop on participants’ mental health and attitudes towards mental health. Design: Convergent, longitudinal mixed-methods approach. Setting: The study evaluated Wellness Workshops which took place throughout the Republic of Ireland. Method: Questionnaires measuring hope, mental health self-efficacy, attitudes towards mental health and perceived impact on wellbeing were administered to participants before the workshop ( n = 415), 1 week after ( n = 221) and 3 months after ( n = 110). Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 24 participants to generate a more in-depth understanding of the impact of the workshop. Results: Quantitative findings relating to hope, mental health self-efficacy and attitudes towards mental health did not identify statistically significant changes; however, participants’ perceptions of the effect of the workshop on wellbeing suggested a positive impact which was maintained over time. Qualitative findings, however, suggested that hope and self-efficacy were improved and the simplicity and utility of the wellness strategies disseminated in the workshop, in addition to the warmth and openness of the narrative approach used by the facilitators, were central to the perceived positive impact. Conclusion: This evaluation demonstrates the potential for wellness interventions to have a subjective improvement in wellbeing in members of the general public.

Exploring the barriers that influence intention to donate and role of the charity shop within the multi-tier supply chain

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hailan Guo ◽  
Xiaoling Xu
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Donation Process ◽  
Quality Stock ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact

PurposeHumanitarian relief organisations such as charities count on donations to provide assistance to people in need when disasters occur. In the UK, about 11,200 charity shops collect second-hand goods from donors to raise funds for their parent charity to support target beneficiaries. As their numbers increase, charity shops are finding it difficult to secure good quality stock. Furthermore, they may need to plan ahead to secure sufficient stock when the economy experiences a downturn. This paper identifies the charity shop's role and its donation flow in the multi-tier supply chain and empirically assesses the barriers that influence intention to donate with a mixed-methods approach.Design/methodology/approachIn order to explore the charity shop's role within the multi-tier supply chain, this study begins with a literature review and then develops a conceptual model. In order to empirically evaluate the barriers that influence intention to donate, the authors conducted semi-structured interviews with 14 charity shop managers and collected 222 usable questionnaires from donors. The interpretive structural modelling (ISM) approach was applied to examine the interrelationship among barriers and rank their priority.FindingsThis paper identifies ten significant barriers that influence intention to donate: lack of good quality items for donation; lack of information on how charity shops make use of donations; lack of familiarity with the donation process; lack of information of what items can be accepted by charity shops; lack of awareness of the impact that donations make; the difficulty of being available at the scheduled times for charity shops' free pick-up services; the difficulty of donating during shops' opening hours; the difficulty of finding parking to access charity shops; and living too far away from charity shops. In particular, the questionnaires' results indicate that lack of good quality items is the most significant barrier. This is also reflected in the ISM model, and thus needs more attention.Practical implicationsThe results are very useful for charity shops themselves to understand current barriers to securing good quality stock and to develop potential stock-securing interventions based on these barriers' priority.Originality/valueAlthough charity shops have been investigated by several researchers, their supply chain remains insufficiently explored. This paper fills this gap by identifying the charity shop's role and its donation flow in the supply chain and by empirically assessing the supply-side barriers with a mixed-methods approach.

Challenges in Inpatient Care Coordinators’ Clinical Workflow and Opportunities in Designing a Health IT Solution (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Danny T.Y. Wu ◽  
Paul Murdock ◽  
Scott Vennemeyer ◽  
Sarah Salomone ◽  
Keyin Jin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Travel Time ◽  
Inpatient Care ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Clinical Workflow ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Event Logs ◽  
Care Coordinators

BACKGROUND Inpatient care coordinators (ICCs) play a critical role in case management and care transition because they address patient needs by referring them to available services and facilities prior to discharge. ICCs tend to spend a significant amount of time reviewing patient charts and documenting the cases using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. However, significant knowledge gaps exist regarding their clinical workflow and potential use of health information technology to improve work efficiency and job satisfaction. OBJECTIVE We aimed to address the gap by answering the research questions: 1) what is a typical day of an inpatient care coordinator? 2) what challenges exist in terms of their care delivery and documentation activities? and 3) what patterns in the EHR event logs reinforce our findings from the qualitative interviews? In addition, we aimed to demonstrate the feasibility of our novel mixed-method approach to study clinical workflow. METHODS A mixed-methods approach was developed and employed to understand ICCs workflow patterns and identify existing barriers to workflow. This approach involved data collection from semi-structured interviews and EHR event logs to construct a generalizable picture of all ICC workflow at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC). The study consisted of 12 qualitative interviews with ICCs at UCMC, and their EHR event logs for one month. The qualitative interviews were analyzed using thematic analysis and the event logs were analyzed using statistical and pattern analysis. RESULTS We identified three major workflow barriers faced by ICCs: long travel time, heavy documentation load, and suboptimal communication. The event logs provided empirical evidence to support the workflow barriers identified during the semi-structured interviews, especially in travel time and documentation load. CONCLUSIONS ICC workflow has several inefficiencies. We recommend a mobile-based informatics solution with streamlined, intelligent, and EHR-linked documentation support. Our mixed-methods approach can be applied to other clinical settings and healthcare institutions. CLINICALTRIAL NA

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