On Minimum Variance Optimal Controlled Sampling: A Simplified Approach

Tiwari, Neeraj; Chilwal, Akhil

doi:10.1080/15598608.2013.828338

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“…We collected data from employees in NH that either have or do not have the E-Qalin certificate by using convenient sampling. Despite the fact that random sampling is often considered the gold standard of research sampling strategies, due to its ability to influence biases and the possibility to evaluate the reliability of the resulting estimates ( Tiwari and Chilwal, 2014 ) researchers are often faced with a trade-off between the desire for randomization and pragmatic considerations when deciding on the sample. As was in the case of our research, random sampling is not always feasible and possible in practice given our constraints in time and resources.…”

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The impact of knowledge management on the quality of services in nursing homes

Kejžar

Dimovski²,

Colnar³

2023

Front. Psychol.

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IntroductionCurrent management strategies in nursing homes (NH) aim to ensure effective knowledge management (KM) in order to provide both best possible services to residents, and care for staff in NH. Teamwork in NH is essential for effective delivery of the highest quality of services. As a result, NH are increasingly adopting KM activities to enable knowledge creation, storage, transfer, and implementation in an environment facing many challenges such as lack of staff, increasing demands, and expectations of residents.MethodsIn our quantitative study, we examined how two Slovenian state NH that adopted the E-Qalin quality management model (European quality-improving learning model) adapted their KM, and what impact their quality management system and KM activities actually have on the quality of services. Furthermore, we examined how two Slovenian private NH that have not adopted a certified quality management program (like ISO or E-Qalin) tackle the issue of quality of services from the KM perspective. The sample consisted of 80 nursing professionals. In every NH that is part of this study, teamwork is essential and every individual that was involved in our survey is part of a team. In our study, we analyzed relationships between individual variables using linear regression.ResultsWe found a significant and positive relationship between knowledge creation, transfer, and implementation in NH with and without the E-Qalin certificate. We found a significant and positive relationship between knowledge storage and the quality of services only in NH without a E-Qualin certificate. It seems that when connecting multidisciplinary fields such as NH and KM, there is still a lack of awareness and knowledge on the topic of KM, which might be one of the reasons for some bias in the answers provided by respondents. We also found different teamwork approaches in NH with and without a E-Qalin certificate. Our research results therefore emphasize the need to gain additional insight into quality management and KM in the environment of NH.ConclusionTeamwork based on knowledge storage, transfer, the implementation of existing knowledge, and creation of new knowledge are essential for well-trained professionals and, as a result, contribute to continuous improvement in service quality. Implementation of KM is well received by NH, and enables them to better meet the needs and expectations of residents. More importantly, nursing staff also share and pass on tacit knowledge through teamwork. Finally, all of the NH in our study that implemented quality and KM activities noted an improvement in the quality of services that are offered to residents in practice. Our results indicate that the topic of KM in NH is interesting, and it has a positive impact on the quality of services in practice. However, the problem of awareness and knowledge on the topic of KM in the environment of NH still exists, highlighting the need for further research, additional insight, and dissemination of knowledge to every interested stakeholder functioning in the field of NH. The results of the study make an important contribution to the research of KM in NH, focusing on the transfer of tacit knowledge.

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The impact of knowledge management on the quality of services in nursing homes

Kejžar

Dimovski²,

Colnar³

2023

Front. Psychol.

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“…In the process of selecting an appropriate sample, researchers face certain dilemmas. Namely, random sampling is traditionally considered as the gold standard in order to achieve sample impartiality, which is directly against the background of obtaining reliable estimates [ 114 ]. Yet the trade-off between the desire to randomize the sample on the one hand, and pragmatization on the other, is one of the leading challenges in the decision making process of the subject issue.…”

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The role of information communication technologies as a moderator of knowledge creation and knowledge sharing in improving the quality of healthcare services

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This study examines the role of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and information communication technologies, which are organizational factors that influence the quality of healthcare services. In today’s knowledge-intensive environment, understanding and gaining in-depth knowledge on how to improve the quality of healthcare services is gaining in importance and recognition. Quantitative data collected in 2019 with 151 respondents employed in healthcare organizations was used. Running a series of hierarchical linear regression models, we found a significant positive relationship between knowledge creation and quality of healthcare services, and a significant positive relationship between knowledge sharing and quality of healthcare services. Empirical data additionally provides support for information communication technologies that act as a moderator both in the relationship between knowledge creation and knowledge sharing with quality of healthcare services. With our data, we provide empirical backing for the impact of knowledge creation, knowledge sharing and information communication technologies on the quality of healthcare services that are provided by Montenegrin healthcare organizations. Our paper offers theoretical and practical implications derived from our research study.

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“…We collected data from employees from public and private health care institutions utilising a combination of convenience and snowball (nonrandom) sampling. Although random sampling is considered as the gold standard of sampling strategies due to its unbiasedness and the possibility to evaluate the reliability (accuracy) of the resulting estimates (Banerjee & Chaudhury, 2010;Tiwari & Chilwal, 2014), researchers are often faced with a trade-off between the desire for randomisation and pragmatic considerations when choosing their sample. Random sampling is not always possible nor feasible in practice, due to potential constraints in time, resources and costs.…”

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Quality of Healthcare Services in Focus: The Role of Knowledge Transfer, Hierarchical Organizational Structure and Trust

Radević

Dimovski

Lojpur

et al. 2021

Knowledge Management Research & Practice

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This paper explores the role of knowledge transfer, hierarchical organisational structure, and trust as important organisational factors that influence knowledge management practices on the quality of healthcare services. Survey data from 151 healthcare employees collected in Montenegro in 2019 was used. Applying hierarchical linear regression, we found a significant and positive relationship between knowledge transfer and quality of healthcare services, and a significant and negative relationship between hierarchical organisational structure and quality of healthcare services. Trust acts as a moderator in the relationship between knowledge transfer and quality of healthcare services and between hierarchical organisational structure and quality of healthcare services. We provide empirical support for the influence of knowledge transfer, hierarchical organisational structure, and trust on the quality of healthcare services provided by Montenegrin healthcare employees. Our results offer theoretical and practical implications derived from this research study.

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On Minimum Variance Optimal Controlled Sampling: A Simplified Approach

Cited by 4 publications

References 24 publications

The impact of knowledge management on the quality of services in nursing homes

The impact of knowledge management on the quality of services in nursing homes

The role of information communication technologies as a moderator of knowledge creation and knowledge sharing in improving the quality of healthcare services

Quality of Healthcare Services in Focus: The Role of Knowledge Transfer, Hierarchical Organizational Structure and Trust

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