Management Of Others Research Articles

Emotional intelligence in teams: Development and initial validation of the short version of the Workgroup Emotional Intelligence Profile (WEIP-S)

AbstractResearch reveals that emotional intelligence is an important factor in predicting performance in teams. In this article, we initially outline a theoretical model for examining emotional intelligence in teams. Using this model, we test a short version (16 items) of the self-report Workgroup Emotional Intelligence Profile (WEIP). Evidence from three studies supports this model. Two samples of 620 and 217 employees support the hypothesized structure of the WEIP-S. Four distinct constructs were derived: Awareness of own emotions; Management of own emotions; Awareness of others' emotions; and Management of others' emotions. The WEIP-Short Version (WEIP-S) scale, therefore, is based on abilities that are vital during the interaction of team members. Data from 99 employees provide evidence of test–retest stability for the WEIP-S across three time periods. Limitations and potential uses in management research for this short-version scale are discussed.

Emotion work: disclosing cancer

Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality for all women in the US. Current research has focused on the psychological relationship and not the sociological relationship between emotions and the experience of breast cancer survivors. This paper focuses on the emotion work involved in self-disclosing a breast cancer diagnosis in a racially or ethnically diverse population. The participants (n = 176) selected for this study were African American, Asian American, Latina, and Caucasian women who had been diagnosed with stages 0, I, or II breast cancer within the past 4 years. They completed an in-depth qualitative interview on self-disclosure and social support. The results indicate self-disclosing was done at a time when important decisions about treatment needed to be made. Different strategies for disclosure were used, all of which entailed emotion work. Respondents talked about the various elements of emotion work in the disclosure process including: managing others' worry, protecting and soothing others, and educating and instructing others. For many respondents, disclosure without calculating emotional management meant opening up to others which meant support and an increase in emotional resources. The findings in this paper have implications for women with breast cancer and demonstrate the need for women to be involved in honest disclosure and less emotional management of others' feelings. There is also a need for education about the nature of the cancer experience among people who are not well educated about the treatment and consequences of cancer. This need may be even stronger among racial and ethnic minorities.

Adult Abdominal Tuberculosis in Benin City Nigeria

Eight adult patients were diagnosed as having abdominal tuberculosis in the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria, over a six year period (January 1997 to December 2002). There were 7 females and 1 male aged between 20 and 55years (mean 30years); mean duration of symptoms before presentation was 14weeks. The main presenting symptoms were: abdominal pain (6), fever (4), weight loss (7), and ascites (6). Diagnosis was basically clinical in 2 patients, while surgery played a role in the management of others: cervical lymph node biopsy (2); peritoneal biopsy obtained through open appendicectomy (2) and exploratory laparotomy for intestinal obstruction (2). Only 1 and 2 patients tested positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Mantoux respectively. Abdominal tuberculosis is a great mimic and the foremost diagnostic tool is the most ideal investigation and patients usually respond to a closely supervised anti-tuberculous therapy. There is a place for therapeutic trial in the patients. Key Words: Tuberculosis, Abdominal, Benin – City, Nigeria. Sahel Medical Journal Vol.7(4) 2004: 126-128

Hyperbaric Medicine: An Integral Part of Trauma Care

In conclusion, HBO constitutes an important therapeutic tool in managing a variety of syndromes associated with trauma and is thought to possess potential benefits for the management of others. Because its therapeutic efficacy and limitations are as yet incompletely understood and appreciated, continuing research is warranted. This article provides a discussion of these conditions and applications as well as descriptions of the basic physics of gas behavior, the principle of the physiologic basis of HM, the general manner of clinical application of pressure and oxygen, and the special set of problems encountered when providing sophisticated medical care in the hyperbaric environment. Ultimately, this article encourages the highly motivated trauma anesthesiologist to enhance his or her contribution to and active participation in the field of HM.

Use of a jejunal segment to replace the stomach following total gastrectomy

T HE increased apphcation of total gastrectomy in the treatment of maIignant neopIasm of the stomach has been associated with concern about gastrointestina1 function after this procedure. The progress of most patients who have survived for proIonged periods after tota remova of the stomach has been satisfactory. 2** However, certain probIems have been encountered in the management of others. Three principal disturbances are encountered after tota gastrectomy, (I) regurgitation of intestina1 contents, (2) nutritiona disturbances and (3) anemia. Interest in correction of these has stimuIated the empIoyment of various types of gastric reservoirs foIIowing tota gastrectomy.3 The present paper is a report of our experiences when a segment of jejunum has been interposed between the esophagus and the duodenum after tota gastrectomy. A preIiminary report on the first seven patients was published in 1952.