The happiness initiative: Changing organizational culture to make ‘brilliance’ mainstream in aged care

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 296-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evonne Miller ◽  
Nicole Devlin ◽  
Laurie Buys ◽  
Geraldine Donoghue
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Leadership Management ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Organizational Scholarship ◽  
Care Culture ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractWith the ageing of the population, researchers are investigating the experiences of people living and working in residential aged care. Positive organizational scholarship in healthcare (POSH) and its focus on ‘brilliance’ has not been used as a lens for understanding or improving aged care, although the sector prioritizes person-centred, consumer-directed care. In this qualitative case study, through in-depth interviews, a focus group, and observations, we use a POSH lens to explore how forms of leadership, management structures, and human resource practices facilitate positive experiences for both staff and residents. A thematic data analysis identified the importance of authentic leadership in creating a client-centred organizational culture where ‘happiness’ is an explicit core value. Educating and recruiting staff that share this vision, alongside reflective engagement, rituals and symbols, enabled the building of a responsive care culture that facilitated acts of ‘brilliance’ in healthcare.

Positive Interactive Engagement (PIE): A pilot qualitative case study evaluation of a person-centred dementia care programme based on Montessori principles

Dementia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 975-991
Author(s):  
Sue Booth ◽  
Gabriella Zizzo ◽  
Jacinta Robertson ◽  
Ian Goodwin Smith
Keyword(s):  
Care Setting ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Care Facility ◽  
Aged Care ◽  
Residential Aged Care ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Care Programme ◽  
Interactive Engagement ◽  
People With Dementia

Altered behaviour associated with dementia can present a number of challenges in the provision of care within both community and residential aged care settings. This paper presents a qualitative case study investigation of the implementation of the Positive Interactive Engagement programme within a residential aged care setting. The Positive Interactive Engagement programme incorporates non-pharmacological sensory techniques that have been informed by a person-centred, Montessori approach. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews with workers at a residential aged care facility in South Australia yielded seven case studies. Data were thematically analysed both within and between cases. Our data indicate the programme demonstrates underlying Montessori principles and supports participant behaviour change, with a noted reduction in ‘disruptive’ behaviours and increased social connection amongst participants. Programme staff report increased job satisfaction. The Positive Interactive Engagement programme offers a model that demonstrates encouraging outcomes, and further research would be useful in ascertaining whether these outcomes translate to quantifiable improvements in the quality of life for people with dementia in a residential aged care setting.

scholarly journals Strategi Orang Bajo Mengatasi Kecelakaan Kerja di Laut (Studi Kasus Nelayan Bajo di Desa Kayuadi Kecamatan Takabonerate Kabupaten Selayar)

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ansar Arifina ◽  
Haslinda B. Anriani ◽  
Muhamad Arsat
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Traditional Healers ◽  
Betel Nut ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
Ice Water ◽  
Depth Interviews

AbstractThis study aims to identify, analyze and describe the vulnerability of workplace accidents that are commonly experienced by groups of Bajo Tribal fishermen. In addition, the types of causes of work accidents and the strategies of Bajo fishermen divers overcome the vulnerability to workplace accidents. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative (case study method). While, data collection is done through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results showed that the types of work accidents that are often experienced by Bajo diver fishermen are cramping of limbs (feet, hands, and stomach),to temporary paralysis and total paralysis. Some of the causes of Bajo diver work accidents are accidents when using fish bombs; forget (kalupang) using a modified compressor when diving; exhausted when diving (kamaleang); exposed to very cold lumps of water that resemble ice water; and attacked by sea ghosts (kasamperoang). The strategy of the Bajo divers in overcoming work accidents begins with "paruru" (rituals carried out in the house before going to sea), "racing nails" (the ritual of feeding boat guards and marine guards on boats), "niba pinah" ( the ritual of throwing betel nut into the sea to ask for protection from the guardians of the sea), observing the conditions of the sea, and understanding the symptoms of illness and its treatment personally, handling families, involving traditional healers and medical personnel.   Penelitian ini bertujuan mengidentifikasi, menganalisis dan mendeskripsikan kerentanan kecelakaan kerja yang pada umumnya dialami oleh kelompok-kelompok nelayan penyelam Suku Bajo. Selain itu, juga dijelaskan jenis-jenis penyebab kecelakaan kerja dan strategi penyelam nelayan Bajo mengatasi kerentanan kecelakaan kerja. Metode yang digunakan dalam peneltian ini adalah metode kualitatif (studi kasus) yang bersifat deskriptif. Sedang, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui observasi, wawancara mendalam, dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa jenis-jenis kecelakaan kerja yang seringkali dialami nelayan penyelam Suku Bajo adalah kram anggota tubuh (kaki, tangan, dan perut), hingga lumpuh sementara dan lumpuh total. Beberapa penyebab kecelakaan kerja penyelam Bajo adalah adanya kecelakaan saat penggunaan alat bom ikan; lupa (kalupang) menggunakan alat kompresor yang dimodifikasi saat menyelam; kelelahan saat menyelam (kamaleang); terkena gumpalan air yang sangat dingin yang menyerupai air es; dan diserang hantu laut (kasamperoang). Strategi penyelam Suku Bajo dalam mengatasi kecelakaan kerja, diawali dengan melakukan “paruru” (ritual yang dilakukan di dalam rumah sebelum melaut),“pakang balapati” (ritual memberi makan penjaga perahu dan penjaga laut yang dilakukan diatas perahu), “niba pinah”(ritual membuang pinang ke laut untuk meminta perlindungan kepada penjaga laut), mengamati kondisi laut dan memahami gejala sakit dan pengobatannya secara personal, penanganan keluarga, melibatkan dukun dan tenaga medis modern.

Bridging Two Worlds: Experiences of Chinese and Taiwanese Americans Attending Chinese Heritage Schools in Houston

2017 ◽  
pp. 171-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li-Yuan Liao ◽  
Patricia Larke ◽  
Valerie Hill-Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Self Perceptions ◽  
Chinese Heritage Schools ◽  
Depth Interviews

This qualitative case study presents the reflections of ten Chinese and Taiwanese Americans on their experiences in community-based Chinese Heritage Schools (CHS) in Houston, Texas. Five themes emerged from the in-depth interviews with the participants: (1) self-perceptions of being Chinese/Taiwanese Americans, (2) motivations for learning Chinese, (3) key learning experiences at CHS, (4) perspectives on CHS, and (5) suggestions proposed by the participants.

scholarly journals QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURE PROGRAM TOWARDS ACHIEVING THE DIMENSIONS OF EMPOWERMENT

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-81
Author(s):  
Abdullateef Ayinde LATOPA ◽  
Kabiru Ishola GENTY
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Youth Participation ◽  
Youth Empowerment ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Participation Process ◽  
Psychological Dimensions ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study explored the youth participation process in the agriculture empowerment program towards achieving the dimensions of empowerment. A qualitative case study approach was adopted using the Youth Integrated Training Farm, Malete, Kwara State Nigeria as a case. Thirty informants were purposively sampled and for the study. Multiple methods of data collection were employed namely in-depth interviews, Focus Group Discussion, field observation, and documents analysis. The findings revealed that nine steps are involved in the youth participation process. These steps were identified and themed into three groups; Planning, organization, and implementation. The participation process also achieved youth empowerment in economic, social and psychological dimensions. The result of the findings further revealed that despite the empowerment dimensions that were achieved, the vision of the program was not met due to some salient factors relating to the inability of the state government to record success in the last step of the participation process, which is the empowerment incentives.

scholarly journals Teachers Strategy in Solving Students Ability to Read and Write Qur’an at Government Schools

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-76
Author(s):  
Fitri Fitri ◽  
Kamaruddin Kamaruddin
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Junior High School ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Government Schools ◽  
School Teaching ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study discusses  teachers strategy of Islamic Education in overcoming students  difficulties of  reading Al-Qur'an  a State Junior  High School. The problems that will be addressed  included what strategies were used by the teachers in overcoming students difficulties in  reading Al-Qur'an and who the strategies were implemented to solve the problems. In conducting the study, we used a qualitative case study method. The case of this study was a state junior high school in West Sulawesi province. Data were gathered through direct field observation, in-depth interviews which involve teachers and the school principle. We also analyzed written material, such as the school teaching activities, to understand how the teachres solve students difficulties in reading al-Quran.  Our study found that the strategies to overcome students difficulties in reading al-Quran included  the determination of the qualification of learners. Hold a special coaching for students who experience difficulties in reading Quran. Then the teachers made  cooperation  with fellow teachers and learners. Finally, the teachers familiarized the students to read Al-Qur'an.

scholarly journals Growing older in Malta. Experiences of British retirees

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthea Innes
Keyword(s):  
Retirement Migration ◽  
Push And Pull Factors ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
International Retirement Migration ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
History Approach ◽  
Push And Pull ◽  
Depth Interviews

International retirement migration (IRM) is attracting increasing research interest. This article reports findings from an exploratory case study of 16 older people who havemoved from theUKto grow older in Malta. Data was collected using in-depth interviews drawing on a life history approach. This article builds on previous research in the IRM field by providing detailed examples of the push and pull factors influencing the decision to move to Malta and the reported positive experiences of living in Malta. The article also discusses negative impressions of life in Malta, an issue that has not been previously documented in relation to Malta. Future difficulties that the immigrants may encounter are also considered. This article contributes to the growing body of knowledge concerning the experience of IRM.

scholarly journals Fundraising Communication Strategy of Islamic Philanthropy Institutions for Increasing National Zakat Revenues

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 164-172
Author(s):  
Mukhyiddin Mukhyiddin ◽  
Musyafa' Musyafa'
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Communication Strategy ◽  
Persuasive Communication ◽  
Public Communication ◽  
Communication Techniques ◽  
Study Type ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this research is to analyze the concept of fundraising communication strategy or Islamic philanthropic institution association and the effectiveness of Islamic philanthropic institution fundraising communication. This research method is a qualitative case study type with the object of research in Islamic philanthropic institutions in Jepara, Central of Java, Indonesia. Data mining uses observation, documentation, in-depth interviews and Forum Group Discussion (FGD) techniques. The results showed that the fundraising communication strategy carried out by Islamic philanthropic institutions used interpersonal communication, public communication, involvement of figures, involvement of donors in massive activities and advertisements. The effectiveness of communication in the fundraising of Islamic philanthropic institutions uses persuasive communication techniques, getok tular (in Java means sharing information to others by mouth) in group communities and massive advertising.

Integrating Strategy and Culture: The Culture of Dedication in Samsung Electronics and Apple Inc.

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-115
Author(s):  
Pulum Kim
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Organizational Behavior ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Human Resource Policies ◽  
Culture Models

This study addresses the benefits and shortcomings of the organizational culture models employing organizational effectiveness and competitive advantage theories. Following the critical analysis of preceding literature, this study discusses the benefits of an integrative approach as demonstrated by the ABCD model for conceptualizing organizational culture for practitioners to proactively manage culture for enhanced firm performance. Also, by focusing on the sequential dynamics of ABCD model which denotes dedication as the originating point, this paper explores how the findings from organizational behavior can be integrated with the ABCD model to create a competitive corporate culture. For this purpose, Samsung Electronics and Apple Inc.’s leadership and human resource policies are and initial conditions that facilitate the creation of competitive culture are introduced through a qualitative case study approach.

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