Impact of staff commitment and morale on the implementation of the project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

Shek, Daniel T. L.; Yim, Eunice Pui-yu

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“…Such opportunities can increase rates of youth engagement and retention (see Deschenes et al, 2010; Nutt, 2008; Royce et al, 2006), ultimately increasing program impacts. Evidence also suggests that the success of youth interventions is influenced by logistics such as program delivery and staff commitment and buy‐in (Dariotis et al, 2017, Shek & Yim, 2013). This article presents findings from an outcomes and process evaluation conducted of “One Book Baltimore”—a literary‐arts based initiative that draws upon the above evidence base to support the well‐being of middle school students.…”

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Generating youth dialogue through the literary arts: A citywide youth health collaboration in the U.S.

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A process and outcomes evaluation was conducted of a citywide literary-arts initiative designed to reduce stigma, amplify underrepresented narratives, and generate dialogue about violence. Over 4 months, students in 85 middle schools read a novel addressing mental health and violencerelated themes. As a collaboration between a public school district and public library system, the program's classroom activities emphasized dialogue, while coordinated library events supported community engagement. Students completed pre/postsurveys (total n = 1487); school program leaders (n = 39) and public librarians (n = 14) completed postsurveys. Half of student respondents reported personal encounters with violence. Most said the novel influenced their thinking; students with personal experiences of violence reported greater influence than those without. Highest rates of dialogue were seen among students who read the novel in full, and over half of postsurvey respondents wanted more dialogue opportunities. Leaders and librarians indicated that the program was smoothly integrated with existing curricula, but also offered recommendations for improved processes. Findings suggest that this intervention

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Generating youth dialogue through the literary arts: A citywide youth health collaboration in the U.S.

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Exploring factors influencing the work-related morale for certified nursing assistants in hospice care: A structural equation modeling study

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BackgroundCertified nursing assistants (CNAs) in palliative care units often encounter the death of patients and undergo emotional burdens because of their altruistic practices. However, the influences of altruism and perceptions of death on the work morale of CNAs remain unclear. The fact that morale can be improved by modifying related factors justifies the necessity of a theoretical model of morale for CNAs. However, such a model is currently absent. Based on relevant literature, factors including altruism, social support, perceptions of death, and job satisfaction are related to morale through the mediation of job stress.AimThis study was aimed toward determining the influencing factors and developing a structural model of morale with regard to CNAs working in palliative care units.DesignThe hypothesized model was tested in a cross-sectional design with structural equation modeling using AMOS 23.Setting/ParticipantsA total of 413 CNAs from five hospice units in Taiwan participated in the survey.ResultsGoodness-of-fit indexes, including χ2/DF = 2.187, PGFI = 0.461, and PNFI = 0.462, among others, confirmed the modified model fit the data well. Altruism, social support, perceptions of death, and job satisfaction were negatively related to job stress (-0.238, -0.196, -0.204, and -0.131, respectively). Altruism and social support positively affected job satisfaction (0.635 and 0.553). Factors directly affecting morale included altruism, social support, job stress, and job satisfaction (0.837, 0.711, -0.244, and 0.540, respectively). The relationship between altruism and morale was the strongest among all the direct paths toward morale. Job stress was the major mediator in these relationships.ConclusionAltruism is imperative for morale. The confirmed model is called the Five Constructs to Morale (5CM) model. These findings indicate the need to assess the levels of altruism and perceptions of death during the recruitment of CNAs. From the perspective of human resource management and organizational behavior, CNAs with a high level of altruism and a positive attitude toward death assure the well-being of end of life patients because of work involvement and commitment to the challenging work of hospice care. The cultivation of a supportive environment and coping strategies are suggested for the management of CNAs facing patient death. Hospice care decision makers should carefully assess morale levels among health professionals by applying the 5CM model. Identifying modifiable factors that can improve morale among nursing staff in hospice care to ensure work fulfillment and quality care merits emphasis in clinical practice. The establishment of effective strategies to facilitate the work morale of nursing staff is suggested for palliative care units. Morale improvement related task should be a global public health priority.

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Impact of staff commitment and morale on the implementation of the project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

Cited by 2 publications

References 12 publications

Generating youth dialogue through the literary arts: A citywide youth health collaboration in the U.S.

Generating youth dialogue through the literary arts: A citywide youth health collaboration in the U.S.

Exploring factors influencing the work-related morale for certified nursing assistants in hospice care: A structural equation modeling study

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