Team Coordination Research Articles

MANAGING CONFLICTS WITHIN A TEAM: CONFLICT RESOLUTION STRATEGIES AND EFFECTIVE COOPERATION

Managing conflicts and developing their resolution strategies are among the leading topics in modern management. The studies aimed at improving and understanding the connection between management styles and conflicts, strategies for coordinating cooperation, and increasing team productivity are becoming relevant. This research aims to determine the effectiveness of training professionals in conflict management and resolution strategies within a team, enhancing productivity through cooperation and project effectiveness. Also, the authors present a study of how team effectiveness depends on the ability to manage conflict by mediating the level of team coordination. The study employs various methods. The experiment method is the main one in this paper. The study results were evaluated using a survey and observation conducted by stages. The research hypothesis asserts that studying conflict resolution principles and employing various conflict avoidance strategies are positive components of contemporary management practices. The research results indicate that conducting a conflict management training course based on cooperation positively impacts project team productivity and managerial preparedness. There are prospects for continuing experimental research on considering and analyzing conflict management styles as they develop and determine the connection between team performance and conflict management skills.

What Is the Opinion of the Health Care Personnel Regarding the Use of Different Assistive Tools to Improve the Quality of Neonatal Resuscitation?

It is important to determine whether the use of different quality improvement tools in neonatal resuscitation is well-received by health care teams and improves coordination and perceived quality of the stabilization of the newborn at birth. This study aimed to explore the satisfaction of personnel involved in resuscitation for infants under 32 weeks of gestational age (<32 wGA) at birth with the use of an assistance toolkit: Random Real-time Safety Audits (RRSA) of neonatal stabilization stations, the use of pre-resuscitation checklists, and the implementation of briefings and debriefings. A quasi-experimental, prospective, multicenter intervention study was conducted in five level III-A neonatal intensive care units in Madrid (Spain). The intervention involved conducting weekly RRSA of neonatal resuscitation stations and the systematic use of checklists, briefings, and debriefings during stabilization at birth for infants <32 wGA. The satisfaction with their use was analyzed through surveys conducted with the personnel responsible for resuscitating these newborns. These surveys were conducted both before and after the intervention phase (each lasting 1 year) and used a Likert scale response model to assess various aspects of the utility of the introduced assistance tools, team coordination, and perceived quality of the resuscitation. Comparison of data from 200 preintervention surveys and 155 postintervention surveys revealed statistically significant differences (p < 0.001) between the two phases. The postintervention phase scored higher in all aspects related to the effective utilization of these tools. Improvements were observed in team coordination and the perceived quality of neonatal resuscitation. These improved scores were consistent across personnel roles and years of experience. Personnel attending to infants <32 wGA in the delivery room are satisfied with the application of RRSA, checklists, briefings, and debriefings in the neonatal resuscitation and perceive a higher level of quality in the stabilization of these newborns following the introduction of these tools. · RRSA, checklists, briefings, and debriefings improve the quality of neonatal resuscitation at birth.. · These tools, when used together, are well-received and enhance perceived resuscitation quality.. · Perception of utility and quality improvement is consistent across roles and experience..

Sosialisasi Gizi Seimbang untuk anak Usia Dini yang Sehat dan Ceria

Early Age Children (EAC) are children aged 0 to 6 years, whether served or not served by educational institutions. The EAC educational institutions that serve them are Early Childhood Education (ECE) and/or similar. RA is a type of educational institution that provides services for EAC under the guidance of the Ministry of Religion. The activity process carried out by RA is the same as the services of other ECE institutions, namely carrying out EAC development in a holistic, integrative manner. One of the developments is health and nutrition. Health and nutrition are very important things to be developed optimally by both schools and teachers, this is because the program is part of the BOS budgeting program, which is directed at organizing health activities and providing balanced nutrition and hygiene. This is the background for implementing balanced nutrition socialization activities for healthy and cheerful EAC. The method taken was a direct outreach agenda to RA teachers in the North Cimahi area. The activities consist of several stages including surveying the activity location, coordinating with related parties, preparing tools and materials, preparing the location and time, team coordination, and implementation and evaluation. All steps were implemented well, and in the end, after the discussion, the teachers felt they knew more and had increased their knowledge about balanced nutrition for EAC.

Does the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist Need Modification for Orthopaedic Surgery Practices? A Cross-Sectional Survey Among Indian Orthopaedic Surgeons.

It is well known that the implementation of the WHO surgical safety checklist (SSC) leads to improved operating room team coordination and reduced perioperative complication and mortality rates. Although it is proven to be beneficial worldwide, its awareness and usage need to be evaluated in a diverse country like India. As orthopaedic surgeries involve implants and tourniquet usage, it is important to evaluate the applicability of WHO SSC specifically to orthopaedic surgeries, and whether any modifications are needed. A web-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among Indian Orthopaedic Surgeons with a pre-defined questionnaire regarding awareness, usage and suggestions to modify the existing WHO SSC (2009) for orthopaedic surgeries. 513 responses were included for final analysis. 90.3% of surgeons were aware of the surgical safety checklist; however, only 55.8% used it routinely in their practice. The awareness of SSC availability was 1.85 times more among younger surgeons (< 20years of experience) than among those with > 20years of experience. 17% of surgeons thought the usage of SSC was time-consuming and 52.4% of participants felt a need to modify the existing WHO SSC (2009) for orthopaedic surgeries. 34.5% recommended the inclusion of the patient blood group in the "Sign-in" section, 62.77% proposed the inclusion of details about the tourniquet, whereas only 6.63% suggested adding about surgical implant readiness in the "Time-out" section and 72.7% suggested including a check to make sure the tourniquet was deflated, removed and also recording of the total usage time during the "Sign-out" section. Despite high (90%) awareness among Indian Orthopaedic surgeons, they have limited usage of the WHO SSC in their practice. Identifying barriers and considering modifications for orthopaedic surgeries, like details about tourniquet usage during the "Time-out" section and a check to ensure it was removed during the "Sign-out" section, will improve patient safety and outcomes. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s43465-024-01096-5.

Implementasi Sistem Informasi Manajemen Dalam Strategi Pemasaran Digital Melalui Konten Instagram

This research discusses the integration of Management Information System (MIS) in digital marketing strategies through the Instagram platform. Using a qualitative approach with a case study, the research elaborates on the utilization of MIS in collecting and analyzing customer data and its impact on digital marketing effectiveness. The main findings indicate that MIS plays a crucial role in enhancing understanding of customer behavior, facilitating team coordination, and expediting marketing decision-making. However, challenges such as resource availability and employee training are also identified. The results of this study provide in-depth insights into the role of MIS in the context of Instagram digital marketing and offer practical recommendations to enhance MIS implementation and digital marketing strategy efficiency.

Actors' Cooperation in Overcoming Street Children

This qualitative field research aimed to determine the synergy of actors in handling street children in Sidoarjo District, Indonesia. The study found that the implementation process of the policy for handling street children involved various stakeholders, both government and non-government, and was incorporated in a special coordination team called the Street Children Outreach Team. The team had a clear division of roles, and the stakeholders negotiated to avoid domination of one another's roles. The indicators and objectives that must be met by stakeholders in working together include the 4R approach, namely rights, responsibilities, revenues, and relationships. The study implies that effective collaboration among stakeholders is crucial in handling street children, and a clear division of roles can prevent conflicts and ensure the success of the program. Highlight : The study emphasizes the importance of a clear division of roles among stakeholders in handling street children. The Street Children Outreach Team in Sidoarjo District involves various government and non-government stakeholders, working together with a 4R approach (rights, responsibilities, revenues, and relationships). Effective collaboration among stakeholders is crucial in handling street children, and it can be achieved through the negotiation to avoid the domination of one another's roles. Keywords: Synergy of actors, Street children, Stakeholders, Sidoarjo District, Indonesia

Bibliometric Analysis Toxicity Levels of MOBA Game Players Among Students and the General Public

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games have become a global phenomenon in the gaming industry. This article aims to examine the evolution, impact, and social aspects of MOBA games. We analyzed various literature sources, including scientific journals, articles, and research reports relevant to the keyword "MOBA." In our analysis, we see the development of MOBA games from their beginnings as modified real-time strategy (RTS) games to become a very popular standalone game genre. We also investigated the influence of MOBA games on mental health, social behavior, and addiction rates among players. Abstract P-ISSN: 2302-8734 Abstract Additionally, we explore social aspects such as communication within teams, development of collaborative skills, and learning related to MOBA gaming. Our research results show that MOBA games have a significant impact on players, both positive and negative. In a positive aspect, this game can improve social skills, strategic thinking skills, and team coordination. http://jurnal.umt.ac.id/index.php/jt/index E-ISSN: 2581-0006 Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games have become a global phenomenon in the gaming industry. This article aims to examine the evolution, impact, and social aspects of MOBA games. We analyzed various literature sources, including scientific journals, articles, and research reports relevant to the keyword "MOBA." In our analysis, we see the development of MOBA games from their beginnings as modified real-time strategy (RTS) games to become a very popular standalone game genre. We also investigated the influence of MOBA games on mental health, social behavior, and addiction rates among players. Additionally, we explore social aspects such as communication within teams, development of collaborative skills, and learning related to MOBA gaming. Our research results show that MOBA games have a significant impact on players, both positive and negative. In a positive aspect, this game can improve social skills, strategic thinking skills, and team coordination. However, there is also a risk of high levels of addiction and mental health disorders associated with excessive use. This research provides in-depth insight into the MOBA gaming phenomenon and the importance of understanding social aspects and their impact. However, there is also a risk of high levels of addiction and mental health disorders associated with excessive use. This research provides in-depth insight into the MOBA gaming phenomenon and the importance of understanding social aspects and their impact.&#x0D; Keywords: Bibliometric, Online Games, MOBA, Toxicity, Student.

N10 Evaluation of the impact of an IBD nurse in an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

Abstract Background In some European countries, IBD nurse is not a recognized status. IBD nurses are general care nurses who wants to improve their knowledges and get involved in the « Care and Support » of IBD patients. An increasing number of IBD centers are using the services of IBD nurse. The aim of this study was to evaluate prospectively the activity and impact of IBD nurse on the management of IBD patients in an IBD center. Methods From March 13th to June 13th, 2023, all patients having interacted with IBD nurse in an expert center, were prospectively recorded. The main points were, the number and characteristics of patients, means and reasons of contact, actions implemented, follow-up and, finally, patient satisfaction assessed using a standardized questionnaire (visual analog scale from 0 to 10). Results During three months, 132 patients, 69 women and 63 men (47% Ulcerative Colitis, 52% Crohn's disease and 1% indeterminate colitis), with a median age of 40 years (16 to 87), had contacted the IBD nurse. The means of contact were phone call: n =131 (42%), text messages: n = 25 (8%), e-mail: n = 69 (22%), face-to-face consult: n = 86 (27.5%) and teleconsulting: n = 1 (0.5%). The reasons for contact were: Three hundred and twelve contacts had led to 315 actions divided into seven groups: Over this period, IBD nurse was contacted 22 times by 19 patients for a real or perceived emergency. These situations were managed by a multidisciplinary team, and resulted in reinsurance (68%), referral to others medical specialist (18%) or hospitalization (14%). Overall satisfaction with the IBD nurse intervention was 10/10 for 78% of patients and 9/10 for 11%. To the question: “do you think that the intervention of the IBD nurse improves disease management?”: 78.5% agreed at 10/10 and 7% at 9/10. To the question: “do you think contact with the IBD nurse improves access to care: 67.5% agreed at 10/10 and 3.5% at 9/10. The main patients’ advice / reviews to improve care were: to adjust levels of follow-up according to the patient and his/her needs, to strengthen the IBD Nurse coordination team to limited days off, to have explanation sheets and reports of IBD Nurse intervention, to develop more workshops for patients in the Education program. Conclusion This pilot study showed the importance of the IBD Nurse activity in an expert center. The patients who benefited from this care were very enthusiastic about it.

1756 Improvement in the number of discharges prior to 3 p.m. using quality improvement methodology

Abstract Introduction Under current nationwide clinical pressures, hospitals are running at full capacity. Late discharges can lead to poor flow throughout the hospital, overcrowding in the emergency department and out of hours transfers, leading to a poor patient experience and impacts on patient safety. Early morning and afternoon discharges create better flow and improve patient satisfaction, by being home in time for tea. The discharge collaborative within Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is a multidisciplinary team (MDT) of junior doctors, pharmacists, nurses and discharge co-ordinators. The aim of the team is to improve discharges in the trust prior to 3 p.m. to 70%. Discharging patients earlier in the day is a complex multifactorial issue which requires an MDT approach. Method To understand this further a retrospective case note review was conducted to look at avoidable and unavoidable causes of delayed discharges. Each team also received a questionnaire, to discover their perceived barriers to early discharges. This was communicated to teams to empower them to develop their own solutions which were shared within the trust. Run charts of discharges before 3 p.m. are published for each ward in the hospital every two weeks, which is available to wards, but also monitored by the discharge collaborative. Changes to practice include; education of the medical team regarding importance of timely discharge, use of discharge boards, the increase use of discharge lounge, identifying ‘golden patients’ for early morning discharges, prioritisation of community discharges the previous day and achievement recognition for wards with the most improvement. Results/Conclusions Within the trust, several departments have improved their discharges prior to 3 p.m. through the improvements implemented from the discharge collaborative, including speciality and integrated medicine (SIM), oncology, and trauma services. This project resulted in two step improvements within the Trust with 40% of patients being discharged before 3 p.m.

Exploring the effects of automation malfunction on team communication and coordination in ships' engine rooms

AbstractAutomation malfunctions within complex socio‐technical systems reserve the potential to significantly affect human performance. In the context of maritime operations, varying consequences of automation malfunction on human performance can be observed. This study introduced a two‐step research framework to examine the repercussions of such malfunctions, particularly those related to communication and coordination among human teams in ship engine rooms. Initially, a qualitative semi‐structured interview was conducted with seven professional marine engineers to explore the potential impact of hypothetical automation malfunction on team communication. Subsequently, a quantitative survey involving 32 professional marine engineers employed coordination demand analysis (CDA) to scrutinize changes in team coordination resulting from malfunction. The findings indicate that an automation malfunction within an engine room can precipitate an abrupt overload of the socio‐technical system. This can significantly increase communication frequency among engineers, particularly in relation to the physical and organizational aspects of the environment. Furthermore, the study highlights the influence of disparate levels of expertise among team members on coordination demands. A positive correlation was discovered between differences in expertise and increased coordination demands within a team. These insights underscore the necessity for future research on human–automation interaction, specifically focusing on individual differences and nontechnical skills.

Extending the Reporting Items of Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT) statement for reporting Chinese patent medicine guidelines: a protocol

Background: Based on the main document of the Reporting Items of Practice Guidelines in Healthcare (RIGHT) statement, this study will aim to develop the reporting checklist applicable to the guidelines of Chinese patent medicine (CPM). Methods: According to the methodology recommended by the Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research (EQUATOR) network, three well-defined working groups were established, namely the coordination team, the advisory group, and the Delphi panel. The coordination team conducted a literature analysis of the already published CPM guidelines, the extensions of the RIGHT statement, and CPM related reporting specifications to initially form an initial item pool. The Delphi panel of multidisciplinary backgrounds will conduct two rounds of Delphi questionnaires to identify an extension item for RIGHT for CPM. These questionnaires will be sent to each Delphi panel member via email, and each member will independently fill out and provide comments within 10 working days of receiving the questionnaire. Finally, feedback will be provided to the coordination team and the post efficacy assessment of the already published clinical practice guidelines for CPM to determine the final items for RIGHT for CPM checklist. Dissemination: The extended version of the RIGHT for CPM checklist will be published in a peer reviewed journal. Conclusion: We hope that the upcoming RIGHT for CPM checklist provides detailed guidance for developers and users of CPM guidelines, further improving the quality of reports, and promoting the effective dissemination and implementation of CPM guidelines.

Fluid teams in the metaverse: exploring the (un)familiar.

The metaverse is a new and evolving environment for fluid teams and their coordination in organizations. Fluid teams may have no prior familiarity with each other or working together. Yet fluid teams are known to benefit from a degree of familiarity-knowledge about teams, members, and working together-in team coordination and performance. The metaverse is unfamiliar territory that promises fluidity in contexts-seamless traversal between physical and virtual worlds. This fluidity in contexts has implications for familiarity in interaction, identity, and potentially time. We explore the opportunities and challenges that the metaverse presents in terms of (un)familiarity. Improved understandings of (un)familiarity may pave the way for new forms of fluid team experiences and uses.

Action Recognition for Human–Robot Teaming: Exploring Mutual Performance Monitoring Possibilities

Human–robot teaming (HrT) is being adopted in an increasing range of industries and work environments. Effective HrT relies on the success of complex and dynamic human–robot interaction. Although it may be optimal for robots to possess all the social and emotional skills to function as productive team members, certain cognitive capabilities can enable them to develop attitude-based competencies for optimizing teams. Despite the extensive research into the human–human team structure, the domain of HrT research remains relatively limited. In this sense, incorporating established human–human teaming (HhT) elements may prove practical. One key element is mutual performance monitoring (MPM), which involves the reciprocal observation and active anticipation of team members’ actions within the team setting, fostering enhanced team coordination and communication. By adopting this concept, this study uses ML-based visual action recognition as a potential tool for developing an effective way to monitor the human component in HrT. This study utilizes a data modeling approach on an existing dataset, the “Industrial Human Action Recognition Dataset” (InHARD), curated specifically for human action recognition assembly tasks in industrial environments involving human–robot collaborations. This paper presents the results of this modeling approach in analyzing the dataset to implement a theoretical concept that can be a first step toward enabling the system to adapt dynamically. The outcomes emphasize the significance of implementing state-of-the-art team concepts by integrating modern technologies and assessing the possibility of advancing HrT in this direction.

MR-LINAC, a New Partner in Radiation Oncology: Current Landscape.

Technological advances in radiation oncology are oriented towards improving treatment precision and tumor control. Among these advances, magnetic-resonance-image-guided radiation therapy (MRgRT) stands out, with technological advances to deliver targeted treatments adapted to a tumor's anatomy on the day while minimizing incidental exposure to organs at risk, offering an unprecedented therapeutic advantage compared to X-ray-based IGRT delivery systems. This new technology changes the traditional workflow in radiation oncology and requires an evolution in team coordination to administer more precise treatments. Once implemented, it paves the way for newer indication for radiation therapy to safely deliver higher doses than ever before, with better preservation of healthy tissues to optimize patient outcomes. In this narrative review, we assess the technical aspects of the novel linear accelerators that can deliver MRgRT and summarize the available published experience to date, focusing on oncological results and future challenges.

TRANSACTIVE MEMORY SYSTEMS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

This paper explores the relationship between transactive memory systems (TMS) and organizational performance through a bibliometric analysis. The analysis examines publications in the Web of Science database from 1975 to 2023, focusing on those that connect TMS with knowledge and performance in an organizational context. The results reveal a growing interest in TMS research, particularly since 2010. The analysis identifies key concepts such as team performance, knowledge management, and intellectual capital. It highlights the increasing importance of managing intangible resources like knowledge in the digital age. The findings suggest a strong link between well-developed TMS and improved organizational performance. TMS facilitates knowledge sharing, expertise utilization, and team coordination, ultimately leading to better outcomes like innovation, efficiency, and creativity. The paper concludes that TMS represents a strategic management resource, especially for knowledge-intensive organizations. It emphasizes the need for further research to fully understand the potential of TMS in supporting such organizations.

The Role of Legal Counsel in Managing Corporate Crises

In the context of increasing corporate crises due to economic volatility and regulatory complexities, the role of legal counsel has become increasingly significant. This study aims to explore the comprehensive roles and responsibilities of legal counsels during different phases of corporate crises, emphasizing their strategic importance in not only navigating but also preempting such crises. This qualitative study utilized semi-structured interviews to collect data from 25 legal professionals across various industries. Participants were selected through purposive sampling to ensure a broad representation of experiences and insights. The study aimed for theoretical saturation and employed NVivo software for data analysis, enabling a thorough thematic analysis of the transcribed interviews. Four main themes were identified: Preventive Legal Strategies, Crisis Response and Management, Post-Crisis Analysis and Learning, and Legal Team Dynamics and Support. Each theme contained multiple categories detailing specific activities and responsibilities, such as Risk Assessment, Policy Development, Immediate Legal Actions, Communication Management, Legal Review, Process Improvements, Team Coordination, and Emotional Support. These categories encapsulate the proactive and reactive strategies legal counsels employ to manage and mitigate corporate crises. The study highlights the integral and expansive role of legal counsels in managing corporate crises, from preventive strategies and immediate crisis responses to post-crisis evaluations and team dynamics management. Legal counsels not only ensure compliance and mitigate risks but also strategically guide their corporations through crises, significantly impacting corporate resilience and sustainability.

Decision-maker roles in healthcare quality improvement projects: a scoping review

ObjectivesEvidence suggests that healthcare quality improvement (QI) projects are more successful when decision-makers are involved in the process. However, guidance regarding the engagement of decision-makers in QI projects is lacking....

Smart Factory Hub – Towards a Data Mesh in Smart Manufacturing

The transition of a company towards a data-oriented organisation is a process where several key aspects must be considered. Available data must be readable and interpretable so that useful information can be extracted from it, but also data governance must be implemented with the use of an appropriate information management approach. Handling data at scale is important in this system, as well as ensuring its quality, but also agility and ease of management when new data functionalities have to be developed. New paradigms in the design of analytical architectures have emerged in recent times to respond to these challenges, as is the case of the data mesh concept. This work describes the approach followed in the design of a data information system at Tekniker Research Centre called "Smart Factory Hub" using data mesh principles in the context of a smart manufacturing environment. Decentralisation by use cases, the orientation to data products, or the use of a semantic data catalogue for data discoverability, are some of the foundations used to build this platform to allow the coordination of different teams to create faster insights and value for the organisation.

Heterogeneous Policy Networks for Composite Robot Team Communication and Coordination

Heterogeneous Policy Networks for Composite Robot Team Communication and Coordination

“Those things are written by lawyers, and programmers are reading that.” Mapping the Communication Gap Between Software Developers and Privacy Experts

To ensure data-privacy compliance, it is common for companies to consult privacy experts for the identification and communication of privacy requirements to software developers. However, developers often fail to fulfill those requirements resulting in companies regularly being fined for violations due to non-compliance with privacy data regulations. To investigate why software developers struggle with the implementation of privacy requirements and explore their communication modality, we conducted a qualitative semi-structured interview study with 30 participants involving 10 software developers, 10 privacy experts, and 10 team coordinators with an average experience of nine years in the privacy communication and implementation process within a company context. We found a communication gap between software developers and privacy experts, suggesting a lack of proper procedural steps during the software development process to guarantee that the privacy requirements have been adequately addressed. We also uncovered that since privacy requirements were mostly communicated in a uni-directional manner, they were often perceived as a hindrance during software development, thus fostering an adversarial relationship between privacy experts and developers. Therefore, in order to fulfill the experts' requirements, software developers requested concrete steps to take during the software development process, as observed in the security field. However, privacy experts often lacked the technical knowledge to provide such instructions. This work contributes an explanatory theory on the communication gap between software developers and privacy experts. We discuss common obstacles in the communication of privacy experts and software developers and provide guidance on how to address them.