In New Zealand Māori are under-represented in the workforce across multiple sectors. This thesis explores this incongruity with regard to Māori health. A Māori perspective and philosophical foundation formed the basis of the methodological approach, utilising a case study research design to inform the study. This provided the opportunity to explore Māori health workforce development initiatives and their potential to contribute to improvements and gains in Māori health. It was important that this work take into account social and economic factors and their impact on health, as well as the varying political climates of market oriented reform and a fiscal policy focus, because it has not only challenged Māori health development but also provided opportunities for increased Māori involvement and participation in health and New Zealand society. Therefore the thesis, while focused on health takes cognisance of and, coincides with the capacity and capability building efforts that have been a feature of overall Māori development, progress and advancement. In the context of this thesis Māori health workers are seen as leaders within their whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori communities. Consequently a potential workforce that is strong and powerful can lead to anticipated gains in Māori health alongside other Māori movements for advancement. The potential cannot be under-estimated. This thesis argues that there are critical success factors, specific determinants, influencing Māori health workforce potential, and that these success factors have wider application. Therefore, as this thesis suggests Māori workforce development, especially in relationship to the health workforce, is dependent on effective Māori leadership, the application of Māori values to workplace practices, levels of resourcing that are compatible with training and development, critical mass, and targeted policies and programmes.

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Thesis (M.S.)--State University of New York at Binghamton, Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science, Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering, 2009. / Includes bibliographical references.

Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, do tipo intervenção pedagógica, cujo objetivo foi o de reformular o plano de ensino de uma das disciplinas que compõem um Curso de Especialização em Instrumentação Cirúrgica, incorporando mudanças nos processos de ensino-aprendizagem. O referencial teórico para a intervenção propriamente dita se pautou em autores que estimulam um processo de ensino-aprendizagem que instigue a participação dos estudantes, com o uso de metodologias ativas. Com o apoio da instituição, foram incorporadas estratégias pedagógicas diversificadas ao longo das 12 aulas da disciplina, para os 22 estudantes matriculados no primeiro semestre de 2018. Quanto ao método de avaliação da intervenção, ao final da disciplina os estudantes refletiram e escreveram sobre a própria evolução ao longo do percurso, de que forma as estratégias interferiram nesse processo e quais as estratégias mais marcantes. Recordaram os temas e detalhes apresentados no decorrer da mesma, fato que pode inferir que o uso de diferentes estratégias contribuiu para a fixação e construção de conhecimento. As aulas mais marcantes foram as que os aproximaram dos cenários de prática. Quando se auto-avaliaram nesse processo, se perceberam como corresponsáveis pelo ensino-aprendizagem, elemento fundamental nas metodologias ativas. Corpo docente e coordenação sentiram-se instigados com a intervenção pedagógica e pretendem investir mais no desenvolvimento de estratégias que qualifiquem cada vez mais o curso, para o desenvolvimento de um perfil profissional único, para o exigente mercado de trabalho atual. / It is an exploratory study, of the type pedagogical intervention, whose objective was to reformulate the teaching plan of one of the disciplines that make up a Specialization Course in Surgical Instrumentation, incorporating changes in the teaching-learning processes. The theoretical reference for the intervention itself was based on authors who stimulate a teaching-learning process that instigates student participation, using active methodologies. With the support of the institution, diverse pedagogical strategies were incorporated throughout the 12 classes of the discipline, for the 22 students enrolled in the first semester of 2018. As for the method of evaluation of the intervention, at the end of the course the students reflected and wrote about the own along the way, how the strategies interfered in this process and which strategies were the most striking. They recalled the themes and details presented during the course, which may infer that the use of different strategies contributed to the fixation and construction of knowledge. The most remarkable classes were those that brought them closer to the practice scenarios. When they self-evaluated in this process, they perceived themselves as co-responsible for teaching-learning, a fundamental element in active methodologies. Teaching staff and coordination have felt instigated by the pedagogical intervention and intend to invest more in the development of strategies that increasingly qualify the course, for the development of a unique professional profile, for the current demanding job market.

When staffing reductions occur in the workplace, staff left behind may face increased stress, may not be given the support they need to manage the feelings caused by the reduction. This study was conducted to evaluate the impact of stress caused by staffing reductions has on medical technologists (MT), medical technicians (MLT) and respiratory therapists (RT), and to identify any common methods of stress management used by those staff who remain in the organization. Literature research showed the negative impact stress can have on individuals when it is not addressed, such as decreased work performance, health issues, and even the inability to lead a normal life. After an extensive review of the data, no statistically significant common methods of coping strategies were identified between these two professions using prescribed variables. However, the same three strategies used to cope with staffing reduction-related stress were ranked at the top in both professions.

Background. Maternal obesity and physical inactivity have been identified as correlates of overweight and obesity and physical inactivity in older preadolescents; however, no study has explored this relationship in Hispanic preadolescents. Furthermore, the relation between maternal physical activity (PA) and blood pressure (BP) in Hispanic preadolescents has not been examined. Purpose. This study aimed to assess the associations between Hispanic mothers’ PA and body mass index (BMI) and their preadolescents’ PA, screen time, BP, and BMI. Methods. Data of 118 mother-child (aged 2–10 years) dyads enrolled in a crosssectional study of metabolic syndrome in Hispanic preadolescents at a community health center in Johnson City, TN were used. Parent and child questionnaires were used to ascertain mothers’ BMI and PA and preadolescents’ PA and screen time.

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Thesis (M. A. (Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2020 / Though recent South African legislation and policy documents have called for closer collaboration between Western-trained and traditional health practitioners, there is little evidence to show that there is a formal collaboration between the two categories of health care providers. Located within the interpretivist paradigm, and using an exploratory descriptive design, the researcher sought to explore the perceptions of Western-trained health practitioners (WTHPs) in Sekhukhune District (Limpopo Province) towards collaboration between themselves and traditional health practitioners (THPs) in treating mental illness. Seventeen WTHPs (males = 07; females = 10) from three hospitals in Sekhukhune District were selected through purposive sampling and requested to take part in the study. The sample comprised of five clinical psychologists, five medical officers working in psychiatric units, and seven psychiatric nurses. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed through thematic analysis. Specifically, Renata Tesch’s eight steps were used to analyse the data. The following psychological themes emerged from the study: (a) shared goals on collaboration; (b) a good effect on collaboration is anticipated; (c) managing interdependence between traditional and Western-trained practitioners; (d) proposed ideal structures of governance to govern the collaboration; (e) recommended legislations and policies on collaboration; (f) suggested factors that may foster collaboration; (g) proposed factors that hinder collaboration; and, (h) referral systems that exist in the health care. The findings suggest that some WTHPs are willing to collaborate with THPs, especially if proper guidelines for collaboration could be provided by the government. Some recommendations on an ideal structure of governance and legislation on collaboration were made by the WTHPs. The WTHPs highlighted factors that may hinder or facilitate closer collaboration between themselves and THPs in providing mental health services to communities.

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Aim The aim of this study was to describe ancillary health care workers’ perceptions of the Ancillary Health Care Learnership programme, and their current employment status within the health care sector. Methods A non-experimental cross sectional survey was used that incorporated complementary mixed method data collection (Balnaves & Caputi, 2001; Polit & Beck, 2010). Quantitative data collected during the first phase, a telephonic interview assisted self-report questionnaire was used to inform semi structured focus group interviews that took place during the second phase to obtain richer descriptions and explore response and results of the phase 1 cross sectional survey (Bell, 2005). A Convenience sample of ninety two (n=92) was achieved for the telephonic interview assisted self- report questionnaire, and was substantially lower that the number of potential participants (N=200). Purposive sampling was used to obtain fifteen (N=15) potential key informant participants, a final sample of nine (n=9) achieved for the focus group interviews. Results The research revealed that majority (69%) of participants had their expectations of the course met. Subjects such as agriculture and business plan were perceived as not valuable and participants recommended that these be removed from the course. Computer course information was seen as and needed addition in order to bridge the skills gap and improve the opportunities for employment.Despite particpants perceptions of the course being met, expectations regarding emplyment were not. Employment rates were low, specifically within the health care sector. Conclusion and Recommendations The Ancillary Health Care Programme has not assisted the graduates in gaining employment. The review of the Ancillary Health Care Programme and some of the unit standards is one of the recommended options that can be done to improve the employment opportunities. / Theses (M.N.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2014.