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Value Co-Creation Opportunities: Managerial Transformation of Digitisation Risks into Success Factors
2018
This chapter examines the challenges and risks managers in the healthcare sector perceive in relation to the development and implementation of digitised services in a healthcare case organisation. Using data collected from managers, focus group interviews and observation method within the case organisation, the authors present an analysis that demonstrates that the risks and success factors that influence the development and implementation of digital healthcare services are related to (1) setting a clear digital strategy and implementation plan, (2) integration of digital services with the overall process and ICT, (3) committed resources and engagement of personnel, and (4) the organisation…
Nursing students' transfer of learning outcomes from simulation-based training to clinical practice: A focus-group study
2019
AbstractBackgroundSimulation-based training is used to develop nursing students’ clinical performance in assessing and managing situations in clinical placements. The use of simulation-based training has increased and become an integrated part of nursing education. The aim of this study was to explore nursing students’ experiences of simulation-based training and how the students perceived the transfer of learning to clinical practice.MethodsEight focus group interviews were conducted with a total of 32 s- and third-year nursing students who participated in a simulation-based training organized as preparation for clinical placement. The transcribed interviews were analysed with thematic ana…
Children’s Voices on Bullying in Kindergarten
2016
Research suggests that bullying does occur in kindergarten. The extent of bullying in Norway and other Scandinavian countries is estimated to be about 12 %. The purpose of this study is to investigate children’s understanding and experiences of bullying. We use a qualitative approach and have conducted individual interviews and focus group interviews with a total of 31 children, 5 year-olds, in 4 different kindergartens. Additionally, observations were made of 4–5 year-olds in the same kindergartens, 142 children in total. The results show that the children describe bullying as doing or saying “something mean”. Exclusion from play is what all the children fear the most. This study shows tha…
Employers’ Needs and Expectations for Qualified Employees (Case Study on the Opinions in One of the Regions in Latvia)
2015
Abstract Qualified, loyal and motivated employees are highly demanded by employers and business promoters. The paper deals with employers’ needs and expectations for qualified and loyal employees, and investigates cooperation of employers, educators and municipalities. The following methods were used: analysis of scientific publications; focus group discussions; surveys of employers, teaching staff, students and graduates of VEI. For survey data analysis descriptive statistical analysis, non-parametric statistical test of Kruskal-Wallis and factor analysis were applied. The main findings indicate that besides professional skills and competence, social competence, motivation to work and resp…
Nursing students' perceptions of combining hands-on simulation with simulated patients and a serious game in preparing for clinical placement in home…
2021
Abstract Background There is a growing demand to provide complex healthcare services in patients' own homes. However, high quality home healthcare clinical placements are often difficult to obtain, and arranging laboratory-based simulations to provide relevant clinical-practical learning experiences for all students is resource intensive. Objectives The aim of this study was to explore nursing students' perceptions of using a blended simulation approach, including hands-on simulation with simulated patients and a video-based serious game, in preparation for their home healthcare clinical placements. Design An exploratory qualitative design using focus group interviews was utilized. Setting …
La participación de la ciudadanía en los procesos de diseño de las políticas públicas de empleo. El caso del litoral sur de Alicante
2019
La presente investigación tiene como finalidad describir cómo la ciudadanía ha contribuido a la elaboración de un Diagnóstico Territorial de Empleo (DET) promovido por la Generalitat Valenciana, previo al diseño de futuras políticas públicas para el fomento del empleo, en tres municipios alicantinos. Se consiguió a través de una Investigación-Acción-Participación (IAP). Se realizaron talleres participativos y grupos focales que sirvieron para que la ciudadanía conociese de la existencia del proyecto y sus fines, además de aportar su experiencia, opinión y plantear posibles soluciones a la problemática del empleo en estos municipios. Se puede concluir que la ciudadanía está capacitada para a…
I focus group condotti nella Sicilia occidentale
2006
“IO POSSO” (PAZIENTI ONCOLOGICI E SUPPORTO SALUTE ORALE): A FOCUS GROUP FOR CANCER PATIENTS
2022
I focus group condotti dalla Sicilia Occidentale
2006
Il contributo presenta la valutazione dei focus group, destinati ai genitori, che indagavano le innovazioni educative introdotte dalla legge 53/2003 nelle classi seconde nell'a.s. 2003/04, nelle province di Palermo, Agrigento, Trapani e Enna. In particolare si è focalizzata l'attenzione sull'alfabetizzazione informatica e l'insegnamento della lingua inglese.
La riflessione sulla pratica didattica in laboratorio dei tutor di Scienze della Formazione Primaria - Reflection on tutors’ teaching practices in Pr…
2016
Il contributo presenta un’indagine esplorativa che ha come oggetto l’organizzazione dei laboratori di Scienze della Formazione Primaria dell’Università di Palermo; in particolare ci si è prefissi di osservare nei tutor coordinatori e organizzatori di tirocinio, che li conducono insieme ai docenti, le capacità di riflessione del proprio agire nell’ambito delle specifiche attività laboratoriali. L’intento è stato quello di avviare una riflessione su ciò che è realmente necessario per condurre un laboratorio e sulle competenze che l’insegnante deve possedere, per essere efficace nel suo agire professionale. Si è scelto di utilizzare il laboratorio universitario in quanto spazio pedagogico in c…