Utilising implementation science in building research and evaluation capacity in community health

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 276 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Bamberg ◽  
Amaryll Perlesz ◽  
Peter McKenzie ◽  
Sharon Read
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Change Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Evaluation Capacity ◽  
Community Health Centres

It is becoming increasingly important for the community health sector to provide evidence of practice and program effectiveness. Unfortunately many community health centres do not have the capacity to provide such evidence and require the implementation of innovative changes within their organisation to develop their capacity to conduct research and evaluation. In this paper we present our project in which we utilised Donald Ely’s model to build research and evaluation capacity in a community health centre. We utilised a qualitative research method that incorporated a co-operative inquiry action research design. Qualitative research methods incorporated data from semi-structured interviews, observations and the recording of relevant meetings. The data were analysed by means of thematic analysis. We found that to successfully build research and evaluation capacity entails the application of a model that is capable of not only addressing significant issues in implementation but that can also identify the conditions within an organisation that are important to achieve change. Ely’s Conditions for Change model was most appropriate to implement the necessary changes.

Maternal Alienation: the Use of Motherblaming in Abuse

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Morris
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Community Health Centre ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Early Stages ◽  
Practice Models ◽  
Experiences Of Women

This paper reports on the early stages of a qualitative research project jointly supervised by Northern Women's Community Health Centre and the Univerity of Adelaide. The study uses a feminist framework to focus on the extent of motherblaming in various types of abuse, identifying motherblaming as a strategy rather than a by-product of abuse, and examining how systems and professionals have perpetuated this phenomenon. The project stemmed from the experiences of women attending the Centre, and the lack of acknowledgement of their experiences in mainstream practice. The research method includes semi-structured interviews with a small number of mothers and survivors of abuse, and this report uses material derived from these interviews to identify the tactics and effects of motherblaming. Suggestions are made for the development of programs and practice models that will address women's and children's needs in these situations.

scholarly journals Exploring the consequences of teachers’ self-efficacy: a case of teachers of English as a foreign language

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Goudarz Alibakhshi ◽  
Fariborz Nikdel ◽  
Akram Labbafi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Teaching Practices ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Burn Out ◽  
Efl Teachers

AbstractTeacher self-efficacy has been abundantly studied. However, it seems that the consequences of teachers’ self-efficacy have not been appropriately explored yet. The research objective was to investigate the consequences of teachers’ teaching self-efficacy. The researchers used a qualitative research method. They collected the data through semi-structured interviews with 20 EFL teachers who were selected through purposive sampling. The interviews were content analyzed thematically. Findings showed that self-efficacy has different consequences: pedagogical, learner-related, and psychological. Each consequence has several sub-categories. It is concluded that high self-efficacy affects teachers’ teaching practices, learners’ motivation, and achievement. It also affects teachers’ burn-out status, psychological being, as well as their job satisfaction. The findings can be theoretically and pedagogically important to EFL teachers, teacher-trainers, and administrators of educational settings.

scholarly journals Experiences of partners of professional nurses venting traumatic information

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tinda Rabie ◽  
Melanie Wehner ◽  
Magdalena P. Koen
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Nursing Profession ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Maladaptive Coping ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Professional Nurses

Background: Professional nurses employed in trauma units encounter numerous stressors in their practice environment. They use different strategies to cope with this stress, including venting traumatic information to their partners and other family members. Aims: To describe how partners of professional nurses cope with traumatic information being vented to them. Methods: A qualitative research method with an interpretive descriptive inquiry design was used to explore, interpret and describe the coping experiences of the nurses’ partners. Purposive sampling was used to select a total of 14 partners, but only ten participated in semi-structured interviews. Tesch’s eight steps of open coding were used for data analysis. Results: Four main themes were identified indicating adaptive and maladaptive coping skills, namely partners’ experiences of traumatic information vented to them; partners’ coping activities; reciprocal communication and relationship support between partners and nurses; and resilience of partners to deal with the nursing profession. Conclusion: Partners employed different ways to cope with traumatic information. It was essential for partners and nurses to be supported by nurses’ practice environments and to develop resilience to fulfil reciprocal supportive roles in their relationships.

scholarly journals Performance measurement for community health services: opportunities and challenges

2003 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gwyn Jolley
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
South Australia ◽  
Community Health Services ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Policy And Strategy ◽  
Performance Domains

This paper presents findings from a study that investigated performance measurement for primary health care servicesdelivered by the community health sector, and assessed the effectiveness and value of a performance measurementapproach in the evaluation of these services. Eleven semi-structured interviews were conducted with key stakeholdersin South Australia. The findings indicate that three major steps are needed to move forward in the use of performancemeasurement in the community health sector. These steps are i) development of a policy and strategy statement forcommunity health, ii) identification of performance domains and indicators, and iii) development of appropriatedata systems.

scholarly journals The impact of coaching on the emotional and social intelligence competencies of leaders

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlene Dippenaar ◽  
Pieter Schaap
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Social Intelligence ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Coaching Intervention ◽  
The Impact

Background: The development of the emotional intelligence of leaders has become an exceptionally popular enterprise. However, the empirical research conducted by practitioners to date does not provide convincing evidence of the effectiveness of emotional intelligence development interventions. Robust and informative research on the effectiveness of coaching to develop the emotional intelligence of leaders is lacking.Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine, describe and evaluate the impact of a theoretically substantiated coaching intervention on the emotional and social intelligence competencies of leaders in a financial services company.Setting: The setting of the study is a financial services company in South Africa.Methods: A mixed method approach using a quantitative and qualitative research design was considered appropriate. The quantitative research method consisted of a quasi-experimental design using a non-equivalent pre- and post test control group to measure the impact of the coaching intervention on a sample of 30 leaders. The Bar-On EQ-i scale was selected as a reliable and valid measure of emotional and social intelligence competencies. Wilcoxon’s statistic was calculated to determine the statistical significance of score differences between the experimental (N = 30) and control (N = 30) groups. The qualitative research method was comprised of semi-structured interviews with six of the leaders and their supervisors.Results: The statistical results indicated that coaching significantly impacted the emotional and social intelligence competencies of leaders in terms of their overall emotional quotient (EQ), intrapersonal competency, interpersonal skills, stress management, self-regard and empathy. The semi-structured interviews provided rich descriptive themes and evaluations that corroborated the quantitative findings.Conclusion: This research provided convincing empirical evidence of the positive impact of a long-term, spaced and goal-focused coaching intervention on the emotional and social intelligence competencies of leaders in a financial services institution. The finding suggests that a theoretically well substantiated coaching intervention and a robust empirical study can be effective in demonstrating the impact of coaching on the emotional and social intelligence competencies of leaders. However, the implications of the limitations pointed out in this study could have influenced the findings, and future research aimed at improving relevant research models should take these into account.

scholarly journals 1997 Awards for Innovation and Excellence in Primary Health Care - Alliances and Collaboration: North Eastern Community Health Centre Alliance

1997 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 80
Author(s):  
Bruce Hurley
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Community Health Centres ◽  
Healthcare Network ◽  
North East ◽  
The North ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
North Eastern

Brief Description of the Program: An alliance was formed between the East Preston, Northcote, West Heidelberg, Eltham, Lalor, Whittlesea, and Diamond Valley Community Health Centres in the North East of Melbourne, first, to position the Centres to play a key role in developing a coherent and strong primary health care sector, based on 'community health principles', within the prime catchment area of the North Eastern Healthcare Network. The second purpose of the alliance was to assist in facilitating continuity of care between the acute and primary health sectors.

scholarly journals Enhancing Employee Engagement for Small and Medium Enterprises in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
pp. 1318-1339
Author(s):  
Kuo-Tai Cheng ◽  
Kirk Chang
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Food Manufacturing ◽  
Engagement Strategies ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Practical Implications

The aim of the research is to study the employee engagement strategies utilised in Taiwan's SMEs from the perspective of the employees. In doing so, a qualitative research method was employed using semi-structured interviews. Nine participants from five sectors of SMEs (electronics & information, metal transportation, machinery and equipment, food manufacturing, and textile) were interviewed. The authors' results reveal that having high levels of engagement amongst employees in Taiwan's SMEs will bring about an increase in work commitment amongst employees which encourages productivity for the organisation. These findings hold several important theoretical and practical implications.

scholarly journals Analysis of COVID-19 Prevention Behaviour among Diabetes Mellitus Comorbidity Patients in Palembang

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 168
Author(s):  
Giszka Putri ◽  
Hamzah Hasyim ◽  
Nur Alam Fajar
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Community Health Centres ◽  
Health Centres ◽  
Preventive Behaviour

Background: COVID-19 in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) patients are at higher risk for severe complications than people without DM. Preventive behaviour is the best way to avoid COVID-19 infection for DM patients due to its bad impact, such as severe symptoms requiring intensive care, leading to death. Objective: This study aims to analyse the COVID-19 preventive behaviour among DM comorbidity patients in Palembang. Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2021 to May 2021 using a questionnaire to diabetic patients at six community health centres in Palembang. The questionnaire has four sections: patient characteristics, knowledge, attitude, and COVID-19 prevention behaviour. A proportional random sampling technique was used to determine the number of samples according to the data on diabetic patients in each health centre. The total sample was 183 respondents from 1.266 total population diabetic patients in six community health centres. Respondents were diabetic patients aged ³ 18 years old and willing to fill out the questionnaire. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical analyses were used to analyse the data. Results: More respondents have good knowledge (50.3%), negative attitude (57.3%), and poor COVID-19 preventive behaviour (53.0%). The findings revealed a statistical significance between knowledge (P-value = 0.0001), attitude (P-value = 0.0001), and educational status (P-value = 0.0001) with COVID-19 preventive behaviour. Furthermore, knowledge is the most determinant factor of COVID-19 preventive behaviour (PR= 7.597, 95% CI: 3.701 – 15.597). Conclusion: According to this study, diabetic patients with poor knowledge are at greater risk of having poor COVID-19 prevention behaviours. COVID-19 prevention programs, especially health education programs at the community health centre, need to be improved to ensure that diabetic patients adopt reasonable and appropriate COVID-19 prevention practices.

scholarly journals Strengths and Weaknesses of Semi-Structured Interviews in Qualitative Research: A Critical Essay

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Kakilla
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Critical Essay ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Pros And Cons

A semi-structured interview (SSI) is one of the essential tools in conduction qualitative research. This essay draws upon the pros and cons of applying semi-structured interviews (SSI) in the qualitative research method. Moreover, the challenges of SSI during the coronavirus pandemic are critically discussed to provide plausible recommendations.

Development and Validation of the Primary Care Consumer Opinion Survey

2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 34
Author(s):  
Hal Swerissen ◽  
Linda Tilgner
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Service Provision ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
Opinion Survey ◽  
Community Health Centres ◽  
Health Centres ◽  
Health Care Consumer

Using past measures of consumer feedback, the aim of the present study was to construct a consumer opinion survey for use in community health centre settings; to pilot the survey instrument across a number of community health centres; and to validate the instrument. A total of 950 consumers attending one of six targeted services (physiotherapy, dental, podiatry, counselling/social work, dietetics, and speech pathology) across four northern metropolitan community health centres in Victoria were invited to participate. Returned surveys were analysed using principal component analysis and the extracted scales were tested for internal consistency and validity. Out of the 950 surveys distributed 471 were returned (response rate of 50%). The survey instrument was found to measure consumer opinion regarding satisfaction with centre environment and satisfaction with service provision. The centre environment scale consisted of one factor, with a Cronbach alpha of .80. The service provision scale consisted of two factors: 'aspects of the service provider' and 'benefits of the visit'. Reliability for the total scale was .93. The two scales correlated moderately with a validity item measuring overall satisfaction. The Primary Health Care Consumer Opinion Survey is a reliable and valid measure, which provides the potential for the establishment of norms to assess consumer opinion.

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