scholarly journals General concepts of goals and goal-setting in healthcare: A narrative review

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osahon Ogbeiwi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Goal Statement ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Academic Authors ◽  
Health Programmes

AbstractGoal-setting is fundamental to organisational management, yet not every manager knows how to do it well. A narrative literature review was done to explore current knowledge of definitions and classifications of goals, and principles of goal-setting in the healthcare sector. Online databases generated 65 relevant articles. Additional literature sources were snowballed from referenced articles, and textbooks. Most academic authors define ‘goal’ synonymously as ‘aim’ or ‘objective’, but there is evidence of hermeneutical confusion in general literature. Goal classifications are diverse, differing according to their contextual, structural, functional, and temporal characteristics. Many authors agree that goal-setting is problem-based, change-oriented, and can effectively motivate attainment if the goal statement is formulated with a specific and challenging or SMART framework. However, recent authors report varying definitions for SMART, and evidence of past studies that empirically examined the nature and efficacy of frameworks currently used for formulating goal statements for health programmes are lacking.

scholarly journals Coping strategies used by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A narrative literature review

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leepile A. Sehularo ◽  
Boitumelo J. Molato ◽  
Isaac O. Mokgaola ◽  
Gopolang Gause
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

Background: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, it is understandable that nurses are working under stressful conditions. A successful use of effective coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic will help nurses to manage stressful conditions.Aim: The objective of this narrative literature review was to explore and describe the coping strategies used by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.Setting: This study was conducted from all available literature related to the coping strategies used by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic globally.Methods: A narrative literature review was conducted to answer researchers’ concern of coping strategies used by nurses during COVID-19. The purposive sampling technique was used to select three online databases that were used to search for the relevant literature, namely Google Scholar, Science Direct and African Journals (formerly SAePublications). Search terms used to conduct this study include coping, coping strategies, nurses, nursing and COVID-19 pandemic. This study included English studies focusing on coping strategies used by nurses during COVID-19 published between 2019 and 2021. The study excluded newspaper articles, conference reports and other databases not mentioned in this study.Results: The findings identified the following strategies: use of COVID-19 protective measures, avoidance strategy, social support, faith-based practices, psychological support and management support are used by nurses as coping strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic.Conclusion: The use of the identified coping strategies by nurses may reduce stress and burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations were made for future research, nursing education and practice.Contribution: This is the first narrative literature review focusing on the coping strategies used by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of this narrative literature review provide insight that may be used by nurses of all categories to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Design studio practice in the context of architectural education: a narrative literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Upeksha Hettithanthri ◽  
Preben Hansen
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Digital Tools ◽  
Design Studio ◽  
Conventional Design ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Studio Practice ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Studio Practices ◽  
Set Up

AbstractThis review aims to synthesize the current knowledge on the conventional design studio context. This is a narrative literature review based on articles published within the last ten years, while 60 articles were selected for the literature review following a rigorous filtration process. The final articles were selected by applying inclusion and exclusion criteria to the initially selected articles. This review has synthesized the current knowledge on design studio contexts and will review the conventional design studio context, design studio practices that take place within design studios and use of digital tools. The main aim of this study is to broaden the understanding of design studio contexts and to comprehend the types of design studio contexts available in architectural studies. Furthermore, it discusses the digital tools used in design studio practices in the last 10 years. A thematic analysis was conducted in reviewing the articles. It is to be noted that no research has been carried out except one on generating design studio context outside the conventional design studio set-up. This study aims to identify the potential research possibilities of context generated design studios to engage in design studies.

scholarly journals The experiences of family caregivers of people with advanced dementia living in nursing homes, with a specific focus on spouses: A narrative literature review

Dementia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 303-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean Hennings ◽  
Katherine Froggatt
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Advanced Dementia ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

Dementia affects individuals, families and their relationships. While there is increasing evidence about the experiences of family caregivers of people with dementia, relatively little is known of their experiences when their relatives are living in nursing homes with dementia. This narrative literature review aimed to synthesise current knowledge about family caregivers’ experience of having relatives living in nursing homes with advanced dementia, particularly focussing on community-dwelling spouses. Using a systematic approach, textual narrative synthesis was undertaken. Four themes were identified: changing relationships, the need for companionship, adjusting to new roles and relationships and anticipating death/looking towards the future. Two additional themes were present only for spouses: changing identity – feeling married, being married; and alone but… The review demonstrates that some aspects of spouses’ experiences are different from those of other family caregivers. Longitudinal studies are required to better understand spouses’ motivations to continue caring in this context and to find ways of supporting them.

scholarly journals Healthcare in Ghana amidst the coronavirus pandemic: a narrative literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gideon Dzando ◽  
Seidu Salifu ◽  
Anthony Bimba Donyi ◽  
Hope Akpeke ◽  
Augustine Kumah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
International Health ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
World Health ◽  
Healthcare Sector ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
The Government ◽  
Narrative Literature Review ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Health Organization

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused more deaths than any other single disease since the outbreak was confirmed. The World Health Organization in collaboration with national and international health agencies continues to lead the way in bracing global healthcare systems to fight the pandemic. There are variations in national capacities towards the preparedness and management of the pandemic. The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service, continues to provide policy and operational directions towards the containment of the pandemic. The purpose of this study is to review the setup of the healthcare sector in Ghana in light of the ongoing pandemic. This study is a narrative literature review in which data was extracted from electronic databases such as PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus and Ebscohost that published Covid-19 research articles from Ghana. Literature was analyzed and discussed based on the structures and systems available in the healthcare sector, as well as trends available from the global perspective. The healthcare sector in Ghana continues to support the citizenry in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The government provides regular updates and continue to pledge their support in dealing with the effects of the pandemic. Challenges with accessibility, workforce, funding, and infrastructure remain the major hindrances in fighting the pandemic. The government and healthcare partners need to continually reform the healthcare system to meet the increasing demand for healthcare during the pandemic.

scholarly journals Efektifitas Intervensi Self-Management pada Pasien Stroke

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-17
Author(s):  
Irmina Ika Yuniarti ◽  
I Made Kariasa ◽  
Agung Waluyo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Management Interventions ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Neurological Change ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

Background: Stroke is a neurological change that occurs quickly caused by disruption of blood supply to parts of the brain. Stroke has a complex impact which includes bio-psycho-social and spiritual. Various complexities of problems encountered in stroke patients so that self-management is needed as a form of adaptation to new conditions after stroke. Self-management interventions are useful for improving self-management skills and behavior in stroke patients. Purpose this study is to analize effectiveness of self-management interventions in stroke patients. Methods : Narrative literature review, research analyzes published in the online databases of ProQuest, Google scholar and Scopus. The study was selected using the criteria and keywords for the 2015-2019 period.  Seven studies were analyzed using the literature review process. Results: To improve self-management stroke patients self-management interventions are needed. Self-management interventions can be applied in hospitals when post acute patients are hospitalized, preparation for discharge, return and after discharge home and can be combined with rehabilitation programs in the community. Self-management interventions can improve self-efficacy, self-management behavior, activity daily living (ADL) ability, decreased re-hospitalisation and patient readiness to return to the community. Conclusion: Self-management interventions can be applied in Indonesia, with a note that among others prepared human resources, costs, supporting facilities and policies from the manager.

Reproductive health issues in female patients with beta-thalassaemia major: a narrative literature review

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 902-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malihe Nourollahpour Shiadeh ◽  
Elena Cassinerio ◽  
Maryam Modarres ◽  
Armin Zareiyan ◽  
Zeinab Hamzehgardeshi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Thalassaemia Major ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Beta Thalassaemia ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

scholarly journals The Use of Interpreters in Medical Education: A Narrative Literature Review

Societies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Costas S. Constantinou ◽  
Andrew Timothy Ng ◽  
Chase Beverley Becker ◽  
Parmida Enayati Zadeh ◽  
Alexia Papageorgiou
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Critical Assessment ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Interpretive Approach ◽  
Assessment Skills ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

This paper presents the results of a narrative literature review on the use of interpreters in medical education. A careful search strategy was based on keywords and inclusion and exclusion criteria, and used the databases PubMed, Medline Ovid, Google Scholar, Scopus, CINAHL, and EBSCO. The search strategy resulted in 20 articles, which reflected the research aim and were reviewed on the basis of an interpretive approach. They were then critically appraised in accordance with the “critical assessment skills programme” guidelines. Results showed that the use of interpreters in medical education as part of the curriculum is scarce, but students have been trained in how to work with interpreters when interviewing patients to fully develop their skills. The study highlights the importance of integrating the use of interpreters in medical curricula, proposes a framework for achieving this, and suggests pertinent research questions for enriching cultural competence.

Identifying Key Components of Paper-Based and Technology-Based Home Assessment Tools Using a Narrative Literature Review

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-28
Author(s):  
Sahar Mihandoust ◽  
Rutali Joshi ◽  
Anjali Joseph ◽  
Kapil Chalil Madathil ◽  
Cheryl J. Dye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review
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