Group Leaders Research Articles

Mediating role of resilience on burnout to well-being for hospital nursing staff in Northeast China: a cross-sectional study

ObjectivesThe well-being of nursing staff is closely related to nursing performance and patient safety. It has attracted much attention from nursing managers and researchers. However, the most important influencing factors...

The impact of a payer-provider joint venture on healthcare value.

To examine how a novel payer-provider joint venture (JV) between one payer and multiple competitive delivery systems in New Hampshire (NH), which included value-based payment, care management, and non-financial supports, impacted healthcare value and payer and provider group experiences. We conducted a mixed-methods study. We used a quasi-experimental longitudinal difference-in-differences design to examine the impact of the JV (which started in January 2016 and ended in December 2020) on healthcare utilization, quality, and spending, using members in Maine (ME) as a control group. We also analyzed patient uptake of the JV's care management program using routinely collected administrative data and assessed payer and provider group leaders' perspectives about the JV via semi-structured interviews. We used administrative and claims data from 2013 to 2019 in a commercially insured population under 65 years in NH and ME. We also used administrative data on care management eligibility and uptake and conducted semi-structured interviews with payer and provider group leaders affiliated with the JV. The JV was associated with no sustained change in medical utilization, quality, and spending throughout the study period. In the first year of the JV, there was a $142 (95% confidence interval: $41, $243) increase in pharmaceutical spending per member and a 13% (4.4%, 25%) relative increase in days covered for diabetes medications. Only 15% of eligible members engaged in care management, which was a key component of the JV's multi-pronged approach. In a disconnect from the empirical findings, payer and provider group leaders believed that the JV reduced healthcare costs and improved quality. Our findings provide evidence for future payer-provider JVs and demonstrate the importance of having a valid control group when evaluating JVs and value-based payment arrangements.

The Current State of Biotransformation Science - Industry Survey of In Vitro and In Vivo Practices, Clinical Translation, and Future Trends.

Embedded within the field of drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK), biotransformation is a discipline that studies the origins, disposition, and structural identity of metabolites to provide a comprehensive safety assessment, including the assessment of exposure coverage in toxicological species. Spanning discovery and development, metabolite identification (metID) scientists employ various strategies and tools to address stage-specific questions aimed at guiding the maturation of early chemical matter into drug candidates. During this process, the identity of major (and minor) circulating human metabolites is ascertained to comply with the regulatory requirements such as the Metabolites in Safety Testing (MIST) guidance. Through the International Consortium for Innovation and Quality in Pharmaceutical Development (IQ), the "Translatability of MetID In Vitro Systems Working Group" was created within the Translational and ADME Sciences Leadership Group. The remit of this group was to objectively determine how accurate commonly employed in vitro systems have been with respect to prediction of circulating human metabolites, both qualitatively and quantitatively. A survey composed of 34 questions was conducted across 26 pharmaceutical companies to obtain a foundational understanding of current metID practices, preclinically and clinically, as well as to provide perspective on how successful these practices have been at predicting circulating human metabolites.The results of this survey are presented as an initial snapshot of current industry-based metID practices, including our perspective on how a harmonized framework for the conduct of in vitro metID studies could be established. Future perspectives from current practices to emerging advances with greater translational capability are also provided.

An integrative literature review: design and stages of peace group counselling as peace counselor/educator strategies for fostering a peace mindset

Counsellors as peace educators are to foster a peaceful mindset to students. However, not every peace counsellor shares peaceful thinking with clients or students with problems as a gap. Peace group leaders can integrate counselling as a science with religion through the design and stages of peace group counselling (PGC). This research aims to design and organize PGC stages to facilitate peaceful thinking patterns in peace counsellors/educators (PC/E) to foster peaceful thinking patterns. Integrative literature review as a research model by collecting data through documentation with relevant books and journals, then analyzing it descriptively and qualitatively. The research findings found that the PC/E's duties as imams (group leaders) and kaffah individuals have therapeutic abilities. PC/E combines peaceful thinking with help from God. The PGC process has three stages: initial, work, and the final. The work stages combine the sub-stages of peace counselling, starting from rational, exploring the root causes of peaceful thoughts, self-reflection, seeking, and searching for peaceful thought patterns, looking for different forms and behaviors of peaceful thought patterns towards God's teachings as a novelty, and ending with evaluation and follow-up. PC/E implements the PGC design and stages so that individuals can cultivate a peaceful mindset through training and experimental research.

WHAT IS EMO-DECISION-MAKING CONTAGION? THE CONCEPT AND MECHANISMS

Objective: This article aims to present a new topic for the marketing literature: emo-decision-making contagion. This concept is developed from Hatfield et al.’s (2014, 1994) work and the research conducted by Pire-Lechalard and Van-Hoorebeke (2021) in the context of decision-making. Theoretical Framework: The decision depends on emotion. However, emotion has a primordial characteristic, namely its contagiousness (Chaabi, 2023; Pire-Lechalard & Van-Hoorebeke, 2021). Hence the genesis of the concept of emo-decision-making contagion. Until now, the study of this concept has been ignored in the marketing field, and researchers focus, rather, on ad hoc concepts such as social influence. This article attempts, through a well-defined methodology, to define emo-decision-making contagion and establish its theoretical underpinnings, so that it is useful and beneficial for marketing practitioners. Method: To penetrate the experiences of the respondents and explore the human constructions around emo-decision-making contagion, a qualitative study was conducted with a sample of 30 individuals. Therefore, we chose the interview as the data collection method. Similarly, to ensure greater consistency in this exploratory study, we limited our focus to a specific area: fashion products, specifically textile items. Results: The results indicate that this concept is defined as the propensity of individuals to reproduce and copy the purchasing decisions of a group leader unconsciously and massively. These decisions are intended to serve as a lesson and are transmitted through the sharing of emotions with the members of the group and identification with them, to have a specific result or to be in conformity with this group. Conclusions: As emo-decision-making contagion does indeed exist, it is suggested to focus on the study of this concept, which can be a very effective and attractive strategy in communication and advertising, and understanding the mechanisms underlying EDMC can help marketers improve their commercial approaches or develop better ones.

대학 집단상담 분야의 연구 동향 분석

Objectives The purpose of this study is to examine the research trends on group counseling in universities, and to provide implications for future research. Methods For this study, 150 domestic journal papers on university group counseling published from 2000 to April 2024 were analyzed for basic elements, research topics, research subjects, research methods, research types, and types of group counseling. Results The research results are as follows. First, as a result of analysis as a research topic, it was classified into counseling theory, career development, self-development, interpersonal relationships, emotions, subjective well-being and learning development. Second, most of the subjects of the study were general college students, and in addition, there were college students in specific majors such as education and nursing. And college students who had disability problems, psychology, and learning problems were the subjects. Third, as a result of analysis by research method, it was classified into quantitative research, qualitative research, and literature research. Quantitative research included methods such as difference test, variance analysis, and nonparametric test, and qualitative research included content analysis, phenomenological research, grounded theory, and FGI. Fourth, research types were classified into counseling effect research, process research, development research, meta research, and research trend survey. Among them, counseling effect research accounted for the largest proportion. Fifth, as a result of analyzing the types of group counseling programs, face-to-face counseling was the most common in the form of counseling, structured counseling was the most common in the counseling structure, and counselor-centered counseling was the most common in group leaders. Conclusions It was discussed the importance of applying various perspectives and methods when studying group counseling research in universities. In addition, implications for the development and implementation of an effective university group counseling program for college students were presented.

Effects of House Fellowships on the Spiritual Growth of Members: A Case Study of Parklands Baptist Church, Westlands, Nairobi County

Abstract Purpose: In Kenya, the lack of knowledge on the importance of house group fellowship on spiritual development and growth has become very prominent despite the increasing number of denominations in the country. Guided by the biblical learning from the book of Hosea 4:6 which expounds that, “People perish due to lack of knowledge’, individuals have been affected by spiritual ignorance leaving society in an unsafe spot where the devil can easily deceive and manipulate them. Despite this increasing growth of house fellowships, there is also a notable increase in cases of inconsistency, lack of commitment; fear, sin, individual relationships, busyness, and ignorance of the things of God that have continued to escalate from time to time. The purpose of this research work was to assess the effects of house group fellowship on the spiritual growth of members of Parkland Baptist Church Westlands-Nairobi County. Methods: The study was conducted among various house groups within the church. The research employed both qualitative and quantitative research design. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and oral interviews with members and leaders of the various house groups as well as pastors. The interviews were guided by the research questions while secondary data was derived from online sources: Journals, books, and websites. The collected data was analyzed using a statistical package for social sciences. Results: The findings from the analyzed data were displayed using frequency distribution, percentage tables, and pie charts. The results established a positive relationship between good leadership, interpersonal relationships, communal worship, and spiritual development. Results indicated that there was a positive relationship between spiritual growth and common shared interest between the house fellowship members as well as the member’s culture. Implication: The study recommends that to boast spiritual growth, leaders in the house fellowship need to allow their members to express their views in a free environment. Further, house fellowship as well as church leadership should support and allow their members to use their talents, gifts, and skills to serve both in the church and house fellowship group’s gatherings. Also, the study recommends more emphasis to be given to the issues of culture and interpersonal growth as this will contribute to spiritual growth and development of the house fellowship church which will be a win for both the worshippers and the overall church at large.

PERAN KELOMPOK TANI DAN PENGGUNAAN SARANA PRODUKSI PADA KEGIATAN USAHATANI JAGUNG DI DESA KOMBA-KOMBA KECAMATAN KABANGKA KABUPATEN MUNA

The issues encountered in maize farming activities in Komba-Komba Village can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the knowledge and expertise of farmers in this area remain limited. Secondly, the role of farmer groups is not yet fully realised. Thirdly, the utilisation of production resources, including seeds, fertilisers and pesticides, is not optimised. The objective of this study was to ascertain the utilisation of production facilities and the function of farmer groups in maize farming activities in Komba-Komba Village, Kabangka Subdistrict, Muna Regency. The research informants were selected purposefully, with specific criteria in mind. Consequently, the research informants totaled 13 individuals, comprising farmer group administrators, specifically two farmer group leaders, two secretaries, two treasurers, six farmer group members, and the village head. Data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis using interview guides. This study focuses on the utilization of production facilities and the role of farmer groups in maize farming. The research employs a qualitative descriptive analysis approach to data analysis, comprising three stages: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that farmer groups in Komba-Komba Village serve as a conduit for collaboration in maize farming activities. This is evidenced by the presence of groups that engage in joint efforts between the farmer group leaders and members during the farming process. Furthermore, the role of farmer groups has not been as effective as the function of farmer groups. In terms of production facilities, farmers in Komba-Komba Village provide these for maize farming activities, including seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, using their own capital.

Communication with Health Personnel and Human Rights: A Perspective from People with Mental Disorders

AbstractMental health care has focused on participation, which, in addition to improving recovery processes, constitutes a tool to defend the human rights of people with mental disorders. For this participation, communication is a fundamental element. The objective of the present research was to analyzed the perception of the human rights and communication with healthcare personnel in care processes, from leaders of mutual aid groups or support groups in various contexts of Colombia. It is expected that the generated information can contribute to the evaluation of the quality of mental health services from a human rights and health participation perspective, in contexts similar to the one being analyzed. A qualitative approach has been used, which takes information from six leaders of support groups for mental health, in four regions of Colombia. Said information was analyzed through a thematic analysis, contrasting with the vision of the researchers and with the current theory. It is found that the subject of communication was made up of categories such as Previous ineffective treatments and Perception of a violation of dignity. Communication barriers are pointed out, such as attitudes of mental health professionals, but the influence that the health system and social and political barriers can have on the same communication is recognized. From the perception of leaders of mental health support groups, it is concluded that it is necessary to improve aspects of communication in health personnel. In addition, clinical mental health care could also be a space for the promotion of human rights.

Group Decisions, Between Competitive Motives and Knowledge Sharing

This research was conducted on UMKM groups established based on program instrumentation in the form of community development. The focus of this research is on the dynamics and processes that involve groups as strategic alliances between knowledge sharing and competitive motives. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. Data was collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Identification of research informants was done by snowball sampling through key informants of group leaders and former group mentors. Triangulation of sources and methods was used to ensure the validity of the data. Field data will be collected, classified, reduced, and then interpreted according to the Miles and Huberman method. The group will be able to work and evolve if there is a reciprocal process of interests among its members, such as sharing knowledge. Between competitive motives and the process of sharing knowledge will potentially negate each other in group dynamics. Therefore, this dynamic requires factors that can ensure a balance between the two. How to keep competitive motives at a healthy competitive level and, on the other hand, not interfere with the process of sharing knowledge, which is one of the indicators that the group is working and developing.

Manajemen Usahatani Jagung Lokal di Kabupaten Bangkalan

Farming business are important to implement management functions in order to get good results and be more efficient in managing so as to earn good income. The purpose of this study was to determine the management of local corn farming in Geger Sub-district, Bangkalan District. The sampling method of location done by purposive sampling. Determination of the sample with snowball sampling technique with a sample 20 farmer local corn. This study use a qualitative with descriptive method. Method of data collection using primary data and secondary data. The primary data were obtained from in-depth observations and interviews with field extension officer and farmer group leader. Meanwhile, secondary data was obtained from all relevant parties including the Department of Agriculture in Bangkalan, the Central Bureau Statistics (BPS), the Agricultural Extension Agency (BPP), as well as journals relevant to the research topic. The results showed that local corn farming in Bangkalan Regency was profitable because the R/C ratio was >1. Management of corn farming in Bangkalan Regency has carried out activities that include farming management functions ranging from planning, organizing, actuating, and controlling.

Improving Students' Social Emotional Abilities Through PKN Subjects in Class X of SMAN 14 Medan

This research was written with the aim of finding out the influence of PKN learning on the development and character formation of students through improving social emotional abilities as outlined in the material on the Position of Pancasila as the Foundation of the State, View of Life and State Ideology. The background to this research is that there are learning problems caused by teachers' lack of attention to students' affective development, which hinders progress in other aspects, namely students' cognitive and psychomotor skills, the lack of students' social-emotional abilities in the classroom resulting in disharmony between students and other students. between students and teachers. These problems appear when learning is taking place, students show attitudes that are oriented towards the problem of low social emotional abilities, such as students not showing optimal self-confidence, when asked questions, students are just silent and sometimes answer with answers that are stuck to the book and lack confidence, then students do not dare to be themselves but are more fixated and less creatively active in carrying out learning activities, students are less independent in solving the problems they are given, when there are problems between fellow students the students tend to be apathetic and lack good social sense, and students lack of courage to take decisions and take responsibility. This was seen when given the order to choose a group leader, no one dared to volunteer and had to be appointed first by the teacher. The solution to these problems is provided in this research, namely by taking a social emotional learning approach to students through PKN subjects using a chain whisper game so that students can build character according to good social emotional skills. This research uses a quantitative approach with the type of research being Classroom Action Research which consists of two cycles, and each cycle has two meetings with a total of 2 cycles totaling 4 meetings, each cycle is arranged in stages namely Planning, Implementing Action, Observation and Reflection. The subjects in this research were class The results in this research were that there was a good and significant increase, where the results obtained were good with achievements passing the threshold category of 80%. Based on the data obtained above, it can be concluded that efforts to improve students' social emotional abilities have increased significantly, initially the total average at the first meeting of the first cycle was 54%, increasing to 77% and in the second cycle the initial value was 76% to 84%.. The results obtained show that the research has passed the success category limit of 80% with the final result being 84% with Good status.

Do apologies promote the reintegration of former combatants? Lessons from a video experiment in Colombia

Transitional justice practices frequently involve public apologies where former combatants confess their wrongdoings and ask for forgiveness, with the underlying assumption that such displays facilitate the reintegration of ex-combatants into society. However, little is known about the public response to ex-combatant apologies. In this article, we investigate the causal effect of an armed group apology on attitudes toward ex-combatant reintegration in Colombia. Our study builds on a novel experiment implemented in Meta, a conflict-ridden department of Colombia. The experiment entailed exposing a subset of participants to a video in which a former rebel group leader apologizes for violent acts committed by their armed group during the civil war. To examine the extent to which external actors influence the effectiveness of apologies, we incorporated third-party ‘encouragements to forgive’ (endorsements) in two additional treatment conditions. Our analysis demonstrates that, on average, participants do not exhibit higher reintegration attitudes when exposed to the apology, regardless of third-party endorsements. However, the absence of a treatment effect is not due to an indifference to the apology. In an exploratory heterogeneity analysis, we show that the apology induces negative effects on some indicators of reintegration attitudes among participants that did not support the peace agreement. This finding aligns with qualitative data gathered in a follow-up survey, which indicates that opponents of the peace agreement generally describe negative emotional responses to the FARC-EP apology. The results call for a reconsideration of unchallenged prescriptions of public apologies after conflict.

Experimental retreat and workshop using the deep adaptation framework

The study presents the methodology and experience of an experimental retreat and workshop addressing the four questions of deep adaptation, where we combined the supervisory work method with art therapy tools. The goals of “Mélylevegő” retreats and workshops were, and still are to reach, involve and support as many people as possible in the process of thinking about deep adaptation and then in the nascent small community solutions. According to the group leaders and participants the developed methodology functioned well, however we were not able to plan community actions. This requires more settings, processing of the feelings and thoughts of the participants. The study contains the responses given by the participants to three questions (out of four) of deep adaptation.

Gather "Round": An Integrated Care Model for the Emergency Department Multi-Visit Patient.

Emergency departments (EDs) are a vital component of the United States healthcare system and care for over 130 million patient visits annually. Nonurgent ED visits can contribute to crowding, delays in care, and adverse effects. Many high-utilizing ED patients may present with complex medical, behavioral, and social needs that are not necessarily emergent or urgent in nature. The authors created an Integrated Care Model, called the Multi-Visit Patient (MVP) program, for patients with 5 or more visits to the ED in a rolling 12-month period. The MVP program incorporated an interdisciplinary group of ED leadership and case management (CM) to identify, engage, and intervene with ED MVPs, aiming to improve their ED utilization. Patients received comprehensive screenings for depression, falls, alcohol use disorder, caregiver support, social determinants of health, and more. Based on these screenings, the CM team implemented interventions such as connecting patients with outpatient specialists and linking patients to community-based organizations to optimize stability, wellness, and reduce ED utilization. The collaboratively developed MVP program was implemented in the ED of a large, suburban, tertiary care academic hospital. The MVP program identified 221 MVP patients over a 20-month period and successfully connected with 89% of them. Of these 221 patients, 78% (172 patients) chose to engage in the MVP program, with 160 completing their engagement with an outcome. Among the patients who completed their engagement and for whom the study could match separate utilization data (151 patients), the study observed a 57% reduction in ED visits. Case managers play a crucial role in the effectiveness of the MVP program by coordinating comprehensive care for high-utilizing ED patients. The MVP program includes transition of care initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes. Through screenings and targeted interventions, case managers identify and address the complex medical, behavioral, and social needs of MVP patients. This collaborative, interdisciplinary approach underscores the importance of timely and coordinated care, benefiting both patients and the health system. The MVP program exemplifies the critical role of case managers in reducing unnecessary ED visits and enhancing overall patient care.

Evaluating a peer-support mind-body medicine intervention for healthcare leaders.

Mind-body medicine (MBM) is an evidence-based intervention associated with trauma and stressful events. The MBM intervention alleviates symptoms of work-related stress and builds resilience by utilizing self-care techniques facilitated in small group settings. Healthcare leaders who experienced traumatic stress through the COVID-19 pandemic may benefit from interventions aimed at their needs. We evaluated the effects of a peer support MBM intervention on perceived stress, resilience, well-being, and empathy for nurse leaders and compassionate care leaders. A pre-post intervention was conducted via 7 virtual and 2 on-site groups, recruiting from a large multihospital health system in the United States. Participants engaged in an 8-week program facilitated by a certified faculty group leader from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine and engaged in resilience skills building activities along with facilitated sharing. Validated instruments were used to measure outcomes at pre, post, 1 month, and 6 month follow-up intervals. Surveys included open-ended questions for qualitative feedback related to facilitators, barriers, and group experiences. Seventy-three leaders completed the MBM program, and 22 completed the four research surveys; all qualitative responses were included for feedback. Perceived stress decreased after the intervention (p < .008) and was maintained for 6 months post intervention (p < .005). Resilience increased after the intervention (p < .034) and for 1 month (p < .049) but decreased after 6 months. Qualitative responses showed that time and workload factors were the most significant barrier to participation, while the benefits included protected time with peers, learning well-being skills, and having a safe place to process emotions. Healthcare leaders face unique challenges, including workplace trauma and crises. Interventions that support their stress response, resilience, and overall well-being should take into consideration the nature of their work, the balance of time demands, and the need for peer support to overcome barriers to sustainable interventions.

Education about complementary and alternative medicine in cancer self-help groups by trained peers.

On average, about 50% of cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in addition to conventional cancer treatment. Since there is a high need for information, patients often search for information about CAM and share experiences with peers, especially in self-help groups. In this study, we tested and evaluated an educational concept developed for group leaders of cancer self-help groups on how to approach the topic of CAM in their peer groups. The educational concept has been developed and piloted with health care professionals and representatives from different self-help organizations in Germany. It aims to inform and discuss the possibilities and limitations of CAM in terms of scientific evidence, to reflect user behavior, and to provide a guide on how to find and evaluate reliable and evidence-based information sources. First, self-help group leaders took part in an on-site training where they were educated on various CAM topics with the goal of being able to conduct the educational concept in their respective self-help groups. Then, the educated group leaders performed this concept in their groups. The educational concept was evaluated by both the group leaders and participants with respect to acceptance, usefulness, and satisfaction using paper-pencil questionnaires. The study was conducted in Germany based on an observational study design with a six-month follow-up. For the analyses, descriptive and univariate statistics for dependent samples were used. A total of n = 50 interested group leaders conducted the educational program in their groups. The most common implementation barriers were organizational or structural problems, as well as the feeling of being overwhelmed with managing the program in their groups. A total of n = 423 participants were educated with this program by their respective group leaders. The majority felt satisfied with the educational program and improved their knowledge about CAM. At the six months follow-up (T2), significantly more participants had consulted their physicians to inform themselves about CAM and felt more confident in finding reliable information about CAM. In this observational study, we have managed to successfully implement an educational concept with respect to the topic of CAM in cancer self-help groups. Based on the results, the concept approach will be modified to include both a CAM- professional and group leader to train the self-help groups. In the future, the effects of the program should be tested by a randomized trial.

An interview with Liam Dolan.

Liam Dolan is a Group Leader at the Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology (GMI) in Vienna, Austria, interested in intersection of plant development, evolution and ecology using the emerging model system Marchantia polymorpha. We met with Liam at the GMI to learn more about his career so far, his views on biodiversity and the ecosystem, and why he became involved as a Guest Editor for Development's Special Issue: Uncovering Developmental Diversity.

Jiawang Liu.

"I am waiting for the day when someone will discover the edge of the universe… Young professors / group leaders / principal investigators are not prepared for the challenges of balancing family life with scientific research…" Find out more about Jiawang Liu in his Introducing… Profile.

The Value of a Peer Mentorship Programme for Postgraduate Students in New Zealand: A Qualitative Study

AbstractPostgraduate students face significant challenges such as feelings of isolation, lack of guidance, and negotiating multiple identities. Navigating these challenges can adversely impact wellbeing, self-efficacy, and achievement. To combat these issues, a peer mentorship ‘buddy’ programme was piloted. This buddy programme formed buddy groups, consisting of one doctoral student (as the buddy group leader) with three to four pre-doctoral postgraduate students (as the buddies), which met fortnightly during the semester. Ten participants engaged in semi-structured interviews, and the transcripts were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. Identified benefits to participants of the buddy programme included improved social resources, expanded skillsets, improved confidence, increased enjoyment and motivation, career advancement, improved ability to navigate postgraduate applications, improved sense of belonging, improved coping through COVID-19 lockdowns, and increased collegiality. More specifically, benefits of the buddy programme, as voiced by the participants, included gains in wellbeing, academic attainment, and resilience. Given the estimated cost of NZD$400 per buddy group, as well as the openly provided resources developed from this study, tertiary institutions may consider implementing similar low-cost programmes to support their postgraduate student populations.