Young Staff Members Research Articles

A qualitative evaluation of a co-design process involving young people at risk of suicide.

Co-design is becoming common practice in the development of mental health services, however, little is known about the experience of such practices, particularly when young people are involved. The aim of this study was to conduct a process evaluation of the co-design which was undertaken for the development of an intervention for youth and adolescents at risk of suicide. This paper briefly outlines the co-design process undertaken during a COVID-19 lockdown and then focuses on a qualitative evaluation of the experience of taking part in a co-design process. The evaluation involved young consumers of a public youth mental health service, their carers/parents and service delivery staff who had taken part in the co-design process. This study used follow-up semistructured interviews with the co-design participants to explore their experience of the co-design process. Inductive thematic analysis was used to draw out common themes from the qualitative data. It was found that despite the practical efforts of the project team to minimise known issues in co-design, challenges centred around perceptions regarding power imbalance, the need for extensive consultation and time constraints still arose. Despite these challenges, the study found that the co-design provided a human-centred, accessible and rewarding process for young people, parents and staff members, leaving them with the feeling that they had made a worthwhile contribution to the design of the new service, as well as contributing to changing practice in service design. With sensitivity and adaptation to usual practice, it is possible to include young people with suicidal ideation, their parents/carers and professional staff in a safe and effective co-design process. The authors would like to thank and acknowledge the young people with a lived experience and their carers who participated in the co-design process and research evaluation component of this study. We also wish to thank the clinical staff, peer workers and family peer workers who participated in this research.

Relationship between human behavior and indoor air quality of private room in a care facility for the elderly in Japan

In Japan, the number of elderly people in need of nursing care is increasing while the population of young people is decreasing, and the potential for labor shortages in the field of elder care is of great concern. This study aimed to estimate the behavior of the elderly by using sensors to monitor indoor air quality (IAQ), without placing undue burden on the elderly or their caregivers. Odor and carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations were monitored in a private room of a nursing home in the Kanto Region of Japan, the behaviors of the resident and staff members were recorded, and the relationship between the two was analyzed. Both odor and CO2 concentrations were higher when the resident was present than when absent, indicating that the resident was one of the main sources of indoor odor and CO2. In addition, after the resident entered the room, the CO2 concentration increased and remained stable, whereas the odor concentration tended to vary after the resident entered the room, first increasing and later decreasing. This suggested that the increase or decrease in odor could be used to monitor the behavior of the resident and staff members. The relationship between the slopes of odor and CO2 in typical behavioral events suggest that if only odor increases and CO2 does not change, the likelihood of the event in which feces were observed during diaper changes is high. In addition, based on the behavior near the sensor, the rate of CO2 and odor emissions differed between the elderly resident and the younger staff members, suggesting that the ratio of odor slope to CO2 slope may be greater in the elderly than in younger people. Furthermore, the repeated number of increases and decreases in odor and CO2 suggested that multiple events could be distinguished. These results suggest that IAQ can be utilized to estimate the behavior of residents and staff in nursing care facilities for the elderly.

Training assessment of clinical knowledge and skills in the use of negative pressure wound dressings in cardiac patients

Funding AcknowledgementsType of funding sources: None.ObjectiveAn assessment was conducted to analyse the level of improvement impact one can have on clinical knowledge and skills in the use of a novel negative pressure wound dressings in high-risk cardiac patients along with their years of experience following a training program conducted among our cardiac staff.MethodsIn a prospective study involving twenty cardiac nursing staff from December 2020 to June 2021 who voluntarily participated in the study. Their pre and post training assessment of clinical knowledge and skills were assessed using twenty questionnaires. The pre and post training educational knowledge and skills scores were analysed along with their years of clinical experience.ResultsIn the six-month period n=20 (100 %) were compliant to the training despite the covid-19 pandemic.The study group showed an average pre-training score of 10.5% (Knowledge 5.25% and Skills 5.25%)The average post-training score of84.75% (Knowledge 42.25% and Skills 42.25%)While comparing the years of clinical experience against the pre and post training scoresSeventeen (n=17/20, 85%) had five to ten years experience compared to three (n-3/20, 15%) with more than 20 years of experience.ConclusionBoth clinical knowledge and skills can be augmented through regular training members with more than ten years of clinical experience might have an added benefit and their experience could be important to train younger staff members with less clinical experience.

Introducing the youth residential rehabilitation service: An operational and experiential overview of a psychosocial residential support option for young people experiencing mental health challenges

A range of residential supports is available for young people experiencing mental health challenges. One Australian example is the Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service, which provides up to 12 months of intensive psychosocial support in a residential setting to young people aged 16-25 experiencing serious mental health challenges. This paper aimed to add to the scant literature on these services, describing the experiences of young people and staff members across the duration of a stay. This study drew on collaborative autoethnography to engage and centre the direct lived experience of young people who had lived, and staff who had worked, in a Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service. We identified three phases that young people typically journey through during their stay at the service. The Arriving phase was marked by appropriate referrals, a warm welcome, a period of settling in and the development of trusting relationships. The Discovering phase saw young people identifying and enacting their strengths, hopes and values. Community connections were a focus of the Continuing phase as lives after service exit were envisioned and created. Drawing on collaborative autoethnography methods represents one approach to amplify the voice of young people in service design and evaluation. This paper richly described some of the possibilities and complexities of the Youth Residential Rehabilitation Service experience, which can be used to inform the service's pacing and structure of support.

Covid-19-vaccinatie en antistofbepaling bij bewoners en personeel van 2 Lanakense woonzorgcentra in de lente van 2021

Uptake and results of Covid-19 vaccination during a pandemic in nursing home residents and staff This study involves the participation of residents and staff of 2 Flemish nursing homes in the Covid-19 vaccination program, as well as the subsequent presence and titres of Covid-19 antibodies. With 1 exception, all 259 residents and 94% of the eligible staff members (n = 237) were vaccinated, 16 young female staff members were vaccinated with some delay because of pregnancy and fertility related fears. Post-vaccination SARS-CoV-2 antibody testing was performed in 214 (83%) residents and 201 (85%) staff members. Of these, respectively 98% and 100% had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. A clear negative association was found between antibody titres and age. Within these nursing homes (and a number of surrounding nursing homes) the vaccination campaign was successful as well as effective.

A Model of Psychological Mechanisms of Inclusive Music-Making: Empowerment of Marginalized Young People

Adopting a mixed-methods research design, this study explored the psychological experiences of marginalized young people participating in inclusive music projects, with attention to inter- and intra-personal outcomes and underlying mechanisms. We worked with four different music projects, aimed at young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds or those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. With a total sample of 134 young people, parents, and creative practitioners, we used quantitative analyses of retrospective surveys to assess staff members’ perceptions of changes evident in individual young people (n1(total) = 99, n1(female) = 39, n1(male) = 59, n1(non-binary) = 1, mean age = 15.59). We performed thematic analysis on eleven semi-structured focus group discussions conducted with the young people (n2 = 26), their parents (n3 = 14), and staff members (n3 = 21), and 82 session reports completed by the staff members after each session. Growth over time in both intra-personal and inter-personal dimensions of functioning was observed, with qualitative data illuminating possible environmental and psychological mechanisms via two overarching themes of “ Self-Development” and “ Social Acknowledgement”. These results are collated in the model of youth empowerment, and its relevance to marginalized groups of young people is highlighted through promotion of active agency and empowerment. The model is interpreted in the light of several psychological theories of well-being, particularly self-determination theory and access-awareness-agency model, and implications for future work are discussed.

Unethical Consumer Practices in the Perception of Hospitality Industry Employees

Abstract Introduction. Unethical consumer practices in the hotel industry pose a global problem. They are encountered in countries and regions with a rapidly developing tourism sector and a growing number of tourists. Demanding or even impolite customers pose a challenge for hotel employees. These problems are also encountered in Poland. Materials and Methods. In the presented case study, a mixed method model combining qualitative and quantitative analyses was applied to investigate unethical tourist practices in Polish hotels. Five four-star hotels belonging to the same capital group in north-eastern Poland were analyzed. Results. The study demonstrated that hotel staff members, in particular frontline employees, are confronted with unethical customer behaviors. Five types of unethical practices that are most often encountered by hotel employees, in particular young staff members, have been identified. Conclusions. The ability to deal with difficult customers is one of the most highly valued skills in frontline employees. Hotel employees should have an opportunity to participate in regular training programs on hospitality ethics and strategies for coping with difficult situations. These skills will play a pivotal role after the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic when hotels will be struggling to bring back clients. However, excessive leniency towards guests in difficult times could have adverse consequences when businesses resume normal operations.

P-04-9 Sexual Transgressive Behavior Towards Staff Members in Flemish Prisons

Much attention was given to sexual transgressive behavior(STB) in various sectors and social media under the name #MeToo. We investigated STB from prisoners to staff members in Flemish prisons. What is the prevalence of STB? How did the victims deal with this? What were possible motives for setting STB? How could the prevalence be influenced? A questionnaire was presented to staff members in 8 Flemish prisons in 2018. Of 236 respondents, aged between 19 and 64years, 37% were male and 63% female. Over the past 5 years 50% experienced some form of STB; 37% of them experienced sexual comments, 36% were intimidated, 25% were stared at sexually or sexual movements were made to them or other non-verbal behaviors were experienced, 12% were touched unwanted, 7% were forced to look at sexual acts or sexually tinted images. Only 1% attempted to have sexual intercourse or anal sex with them. Nobody was forced to perform or allow oral sex, fingering or masturbation, nor anyone to have sexual intercourse or anal sex. Respondents who worked less time in prison, female or young staff members were more often victims of STB. The main motive for STB was macho-behavior of the prisoners. The (re)action afterwards was mostly being assertive towards the prisoner. Victims usually got support from their colleagues, not from the management. After the bad experience about half of the respondents demanded legal consequences for the detainees or professional help. A fourth of the victims needed training or support to deal with STB.

Ensuring the fit of an evidence-based curriculum for high-risk Latina young mothers using implementation science.

Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to evaluate the fit of a Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) curriculum implemented within a community organization and inform possible adaptations to fit the mental health difficulties of high-risk Latina young mothers. The PRECEDE-PROCEED implementation framework guided the assessment and results. Focus groups were conducted with high-risk Latina young mothers and staff members to assess the priority mental health problems, environmental stressors and factors contributing and maintaining these difficulties, and existing resources that could be leveraged to address them. Latina young mothers experience a variety of mental health needs and immigration and interpersonal-related stressors. The organization's existing CBT curriculum was found to be feasible and a good fit for the target population. Proposed minor adaptations included a focus on parenting. Results support the robust effects of CBT interventions, including when delivered by paraprofessionals to a high-risk population in a low-resource community setting.

Students and young university staff development in the context of e-learning and the fourth industrial revolution

This article aims at presenting the current state of students’ capacity for learning and competencies of young staff members in Vietnamese universities. Then, we imply some orientations to improve students’ capacity for learning and young lecturers’ capacity for teaching in the 4th industrial revolution such as: Application of technology in teaching - education management and international affair.

Work motivation of young faculty and staff members in University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City: A point of view

Studying on job motivation is significant and can be considered the foundation of which the managers can base on to create and maintain their employees's working motivation, increase work productivity and effect as well as to keep the proficients. Studying on job motivation in Vietnam nowadays have focused mostly on the private sector of the economy while the public one has not been paid much attention to. This paper aims at assessing some points within job motivation of the ones who work in a public university (USSH, VNU-HCM), finding out their reasons of choosing their jobs, the most stimulating changing factors at work and the most desired work results/ achievements. Findings from the study showed that, in order to create job motivation, the leaders of this university should have policies on raising income and other kind of benefit as well as on widening and promoting chances for enhancing professional skills and knowledge. Differences among different groups should be considered for best effects.

Cross-Sectional Survey on the Dengue Knowledge, Attitudes and Preventive Practices Among Students and Staff of a Public University in Malaysia.

Behavioural impact programmes are especially effective for dengue control and prevention. Universities are key settings for health promotion, so understanding factors that influence the practice of dengue prevention within a university community becomes important. This study aimed to examine the factors affecting dengue knowledge, attitude and preventive practices amongst students and staff of a public university. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 372 students and staff of the NDUM were recruited by stratified sampling method. Data were collected via self-administered pre-tested structured questionnaires covering socio-demography and dengue KAP. Data were analysed descriptively. For bivariate analysis, Chi square test was applied. To explore the factors independently associated with the practice of dengue prevention, a logistic regression model was introduced. Overall, the participants had moderate dengue-related knowledge, good attitudes and good preventive practices. The majority had misconceptions about mosquito biting habits (83.8 %), seasonality of dengue epidemics (73.2 %), and mosquito breeding sites (70.3 %). Staff were more likely to have good dengue-related knowledge (p < 0.001) and attitudes (p = 0.008) than students. There was statistically significant positive association between the level of dengue knowledge and monthly average household income (p = 0.008), age (p < 0.001) and education (p < 0.001). Having good attitudes towards dengue was associated with being a non-Malay (p = 0.034), having higher monthly average household income (p = 0.047) and tertiary education (p < 0.001). In regression analysis, only dengue knowledge and dengue attitudes were significantly and positively associated with practice of dengue prevention. Dengue preventive strategies amongst university students and staff should focus on maintaining good dengue-related preventive practices. Educational campaigns should mainly target students, young staff members, and those with lower level of education and income.

YOUNG STAFF MEMBERS OF THE STATE SECURITY FORCES AT THE WESTERN URALS DURING THE CIVIC WAR

The article focuses on issues of staffing of state security forces, extraordinary commissions (Cheka) at the Western Urals, one of the most important regions of Russia. Age-grade is a particular category for extraordinary commission’s staff members. Young chekists under 25 years of age didn’t have neither professional skills nor life experience. They were not well educated. This leaded to mistakes and faults as well as to extensive use of violent means in their work. The article is also devoted to Komsomol members' activities at security bodies. The Communist party was the core of the soviet political system; Komsomol members formed its labor pool, which includes the state security forces. Young staff members had to learn by practicing, making mistakes and making huge decisions. Following the analysis of sources, at the Western Urals young chekists after acquiring specific experience preferred to join a ruling party rather than Komsomol. Soviet and contemporary researchers have pursued the path of studying specific factors of young chekists’ and Komsomol members’ work. The researchers have never used systematic approach in studying the abovementioned issue. The novelty of the article resides in the special focus on activities of the Western Ural security forces and extraordinary commissions under the direction of young staff members, who implemented a policy of combating counter-revolution, following both central instructions and local specifics.

Prepare young leaders to be successful

BALTIMORE, MD. — Are you ever the youngest person in the room at important campus meetings? Do you have young staff members who have the potential to become leaders?

Participation as a leader in immersion weight loss treatment may benefit, not harm, young adult staff members.

Despite the success of weight-management programmes, some researchers caution that participation in an aggressive approach to weight management could promote the development of eating pathology. The current study evaluated the risks and benefits for young adults of serving as staff members in an immersion treatment of adolescent obesity over the course of a summer. Participants included weight loss staff members (n = 108) along with a comparison group of young adults with similar demographic characteristics (n = 136). Participants completed assessments of eating disorder and obesity risk at three time points: the beginning of the summer, the end of the summer and a 6-week follow-up. Weight loss leadership participants who were initially overweight lost weight over the course of the summer, but those at healthy weights maintained their weight. Comparison participants also maintained their weight during the summer. Weight loss staff members also increased dietary restraint over the summer, and increases in dietary restraint appeared to facilitate appropriate weight reduction. Participation as a leader in an immersion weight loss programme seemed to benefit, not harm, young adults; this suggests potential advantages for using weight controlling interventions in a wide range of individuals, including as an obesity prevention strategy.

Prepare young leaders to be successful

BALTIMORE, MD. — Are you ever the youngest person in the room at important campus meetings? Do you have young staff members who have the potential to become leaders?

Alternative Education Engaging Indigenous Young People: Flexi Schooling in Queensland

This article will discuss some of the findings from a qualitative research project that explored the connections between alternative education and Indigenous learners. This study investigated how flexi school leaders reported they were supporting Indigenous young people to remain engaged in education. The results of the survey provide demographic data focusing on Indigenous participation in this sample of flexi schools. The results revealed that a high number of Indigenous young people are participating in flexi schools within this sample. Furthermore, a high number of Indigenous staff members are working in multiple roles within these schools. The implications of these findings are twofold. First, the current Indigenous education policy environment is focused heavily on ‘Closing the Gap’, emphasising the urgent need for significant improvement of educational outcomes for Indigenous young people. The findings from this study propose that flexi schools are playing a significant role in supporting Indigenous young people to remain engaged in education, yet there remains a limited focus on this within the literature and education policy. Second, the high participation rates of Indigenous young people and staff suggest an urgent need to explore this context through research. Further research will assist in understanding the culture of the flexi school context. Research should also explore why a high number of Indigenous young people and staff members participate in this educational context and how this could influence the approach to engagement of Indigenous young people in conventional school settings.

Prepare young leaders to be successful

BALTIMORE, MD. — Are you ever the youngest person in the room at important campus meetings? Do you have young staff members who have the potential to become leaders?

Staff characteristics and the exclusion of persons with disabilities: evidence from the microfinance industry in Uganda

This study uses survey data from the microfinance industry in Uganda to investigate whether there are differences among industry staff members in beliefs and views regarding persons with disabilities. For several of the questions, various staff sub-groups respond significantly differently. A recurring result is that staff members who have a relative with disabilities often express views that differ from the views of other staff members. Moreover, we find significant differences related to the age of the staff members. For instance, younger staff members are more positive and optimistic regarding the potential to reach more clients with disabilities. The employment position of the individual staff member also appears to be relevant: credit officers are relatively more likely (than other staff types) to indicate that discrimination could be a problem in the microfinance industry. Interestingly, we do not observe any differences in views and beliefs that are related to staff member gender.

Unidad de cuidados intensivos de puertas abiertas: perspectiva de los profesionales

IntroductionRestrictive visiting hours continue to predominate at most intensive care units (ICU). Maintaining the current visiting policy or switching to an open visiting hours policy continues to be a controversial study for the staff. ObjectivesTo know the staff perspective on the effects of open visiting hours on patients, family and professional activity.To gather proposals in order to modify the current visiting policy. Materials and methodA 30-item ‘Likert-type scale’ data was administered to ICU doctors, nurses and health care assistants of Alava University Hospital. Data was collected within an Excel database and analyzed using SPSS 19.0. Frequencies and percentages were calculated for descriptive statistics purposes and the Chi Square test was used for the bivariate analysis related to age, professional category and years of experience. ResultsThe staff (n=64) considered that open visiting hours could have a beneficial effect on patients (67%) and relatives (61%). However, 62% considered that open visiting hours would be of little benefit for the staff themselves. Neither the experience of the respondent nor their professional category seem to have any statistical effect on the perception of the benefit of open visiting hours. However, the younger staff members consider open visiting hours would be more beneficial for the patient (p=.024). A total of 50% of surveyed staff would maintain the current visiting hours and would extend them if required by the patient's condition. ConclusionsStaff members continue to consider the current, restricted visiting policy to be the most appropriate option for the unit. However, they accept the possibility of extending visiting hours for particular cases if beneficial for the patient.