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Goal: to systematize the factors of consumer participation in collaborative consumption at different levels of the sharing economy . Methodology: a systematic review of the literature on the topic of the factors of consumer participation in collaborative consumption was used as the main research method . For the analysis, the authors selected studies that were published between January 2012 and May 2022 in foreign scientific journals indexed in the scientific citation databases WoS, Scopus, and Google Scholar . As part of the primary selection, the authors analyzed more than 2 thousand publications on the topic . The most relevant papers for the systematic review of the literature were included in the final sample of 151 publications . Findings: as a result of the analysis, the factors of consumer participation in collaborative consumption are systematized into the following groups: economic, technological, political, legal, social, environmental, demographic, psychological, and hedonistic;in addition, the features of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as a separate macro factor are revealed . Each group of factors is described at five levels of the sharing economy: personal, organizational, industry, state, and global . Originality and contributions: from a theoretical point of view, the systematization provides comprehensive information about the factors of consumer participation in sharing at each level of the sharing economy, summarizing a number of existing approaches to interpreting participation factors . Concerning application in practice, the results of the survey may be of interest to companies in the sharing economy sector, since additional information about the interaction of exchange participants at different levels will allow companies to better understand their motives, which will contribute to the development of effective marketing and market strategies, increase sales, strengthen the company's position in the market and the development of an effective response to the challenges of the external economic environment in conditions of economic instability .
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Advance care plans (ACPs) increase patient-centered care, reduce caregiver burden and healthcare costs. However, only about 25% of Canadians over 50 years of age have completed an ACP. An anonymous, cross-sectional survey was distributed to those ≥70 years attending a primary care clinic-based COVID-19 vaccination event in Regina, SK in April 2021. The survey included questions about demographics, attitudes, engagement in ACPs according to the Stage of Change model, and patient-reported influence of COVID-19 on ACP thoughts or actions. One hundred thirty-four surveys were completed (96% response rate). Twenty-seven percent of respondents were at the precontemplation stage, 21% at contemplation stage, 16% at planning stage, 26% at action stage, and 10% at maintenance stage. Thirty-three percent of respondents had thought more about ACPs during the pandemic, but few updated or created plans. Most respondents felt comfortable talking with their physician and partners. There is a need for physicians to initiate ACP conversations with patients.
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To understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on participation for persons with traumatic brain injury (pwTBI). Inductive qualitative analysis was performed to identify themes from semi-structured interviews or focus groups of pwTBI or their family members. Community. Study included 32 structured interviews and 4 focus groups with 41 participants (n=34 pwTBI and n=7 family members). Participants with TBI were eligible if they were >=18 at the time of initial TBI, presented with mild BI, able to speak and understand English, able to access the video conferencing platform, and were community-dwelling. Family members were eligible if they were >=18, related to an individual who was >=18 at the time of initial TBI, currently living in a community setting, speak and understand English, and able to access the video conferencing platform. N/A. Experience of participation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several themes emerged relating to participation during the COVID-19 pandemic for pwTBI including: 1) transitioning remote, 2) normalization of 'stay at home' lifestyle, 3) mental health implications, and 4) impact of pandemic mandates on participation. Within these themes, many respondents identified challenges such as isolation, depression, and fear of infection;however, respondents also identified positive experiences such as feeling that participation challenges were no longer restricted to those with TBI or other disabilities, new opportunities for socializing, and more remote job opportunities that eliminate the need for transportation and ability to perform in a distracting environment. The experiences of participation for pwTBI during the COVID-19 pandemic had many similarities to the experiences of the general population;however, these findings suggest that pwTBI also have distinct positive experiences. There may be an element of resiliency in social engagement that individuals develop post TBI that warrants further investigation as society continues to transition to pre-pandemic patterns. None.
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In the last few decades, technological advancements in the power sector have accelerated the evolution of the smart grid to make the grid more efficient, reliable, and secure. Being a consumer-centric technology, a lack of knowledge and awareness in consumers may lead to consumer opposition, which could imperil the grid modification process. This research aims to identify and prioritize the factors that can be considered barriers to technology acceptance for smart grid development in India. This study follows an integrated approach of literature review, AHP, and FERA. In the present work, 17 barriers have been identified and ranked on the basis of the social, technical, and economic paradigm. This study finds the impact of government policies and stakeholders' involvement in consumers' acceptance of smart grid technology and its importance towards improving the quality of life of Indians. The government should play as the main proponent. The present work will contribute to developing and upgrading the basic framework for the smart grid in a developing country like India. Copyright © 2022, IGI Global.
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A preliminary evaluation of a multicomponent youth development program for siblings in foster care was conducted prior to and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pretest posttest measures of youth well-being were collected from sixteen youth, caregivers, and caseworkers over a six-month period. Caregivers reported increased internalizing and externalizing behaviors, sibling relationship difficulties, prosocial behavior, and resilience during the study period. Youth reported reduced school engagement, increased resilience, and prosocial behavior. In-person sibling programming was associated with increased prosocial behavior. Virtual sibling programming was associated with lower hyperactivity, increased prosocial behavior, and increased emotional problems. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
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One of the stated aims of the National Health Service (NHS) within its constitution is the promotion of equality. However, there is evidence inequality has increased over the last decade and the COVID‐19 pandemic has exacerbated this. The current pressures on healthcare mean that there is a case for a shift in approach as we transition to living with endemic COVID‐19. This article sets out how putting patient partnership front and centre at an individual, systems and national level has the potential to improve equality and assist the NHS in achieving its founding principles.
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In the last few decades, technological advancements in the power sector have accelerated the evolution of the smart grid to make the grid more efficient, reliable, and secure. Being a consumer-centric technology, a lack of knowledge and awareness in consumers may lead to consumer opposition, which could imperil the grid modification process. This research aims to identify and prioritize the factors that can be considered barriers to technology acceptance for smart grid development in India. This study follows an integrated approach of literature review, AHP, and FERA. In the present work, 17 barriers have been identified and ranked on the basis of the social, technical, and economic paradigm. This study finds the impact of government policies and stakeholders' involvement in consumers' acceptance of smart grid technology and its importance towards improving the quality of life of Indians. The government should play as the main proponent. The present work will contribute to developing and upgrading the basic framework for the smart grid in a developing country like India.
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The article presents the discussion on outreach and remote hospital librarianship. Topics include clinical librarian showing new territory for the author causing moments of pause and concern navigating the most effective outreach methods working from home;and COVID-19 pandemic amplifying the need for virtual services and resources best serving the fluctuating workforce and patron base of hospital libraries.
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BACKGROUND: Reflections on the response to the COVID-19 pandemic often evoke the concept of 'resilience' to describe the way health systems adjusted and adapted their functions to withstand the disturbance of a crisis, and in some cases, improve and transform in its wake. Drawing from this, this study focuses on the role of consumer representatives in healthcare services in initiating changes to the way they participated in the pandemic response in the state of New South Wales in Australia. METHODS: In-depth interviews were conducted with two cohorts of consumer representatives. Cohort A included experienced and self-identified consumer leaders, who worked together in a COVID-19 Consumer Leaders Taskforce; Cohort B included participants outside of this group, and purposively included consumer representatives from rural and regional areas, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. RESULTS: The pause in consumer engagement to support health service decision-making in responding to the pandemic forced consumer representatives to consider alternative approaches to participate. Some initiated networking with each other, forming new collaborations to produce consumer-led research and guidelines on pandemic-related patient care. Others mobilized support from community and politicians to lobby for specific healthcare issues in their local areas. CONCLUSION: The response to the COVID-19 pandemic made visible the brittle nature of previous engagement processes of involving consumers in organizational design and governance. However, the momentum for proactive self-organization in an unexpected crisis created space for consumer representatives to reset and reimagine their role as active partners in health services. Their ability to adapt and adjust ways of working are key assets for a resilient health system. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: This project is a collaborative study between academic researchers and health consumer (patient and public) representatives. It followed the principles of codesign and coresearch, whereby both consumer representatives and academic researchers contributed equally to all stages of the project. The study was cofunded by both academic institutions and consumer representative organizations.
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COVID-19 , Community Participation , Delivery of Health Care , COVID-19/epidemiology , COVID-19/therapy , Community Participation/methods , Delivery of Health Care/methods , Delivery of Health Care/standards , Humans , New South Wales/epidemiology , PandemicsABSTRACT
Purpose: Despite federal legislation requiring youth engagement in their transition planning, students with disabilities continue to be passive partners in this transition process, under informed about the process and future possibilities, and with goals misaligned with their hopes. Students with specific disabilities and those who are English learners, Black, Indigenous, and from communities of color are even more impacted by the lack of active opportunities to provide direction on their futures. Method: The authors conducted a scoping literature review of youth engagement in the transition process for students served under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Results: A shift towards active engagement for students in the transition process is critical. Inequitable experiences in that process exist for students based on individual and environmental characteristics. Active engagement will require direct, deliberate instruction and amelioration of structural barriers. Conclusions: As a bridge between school years and adult environments, vocational rehabilitation counselors have an important role in supporting the engagement of students in transition planning as they learn and practice self-determination and self-advocacy skills to lead planning towards their future.
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BACKGROUND: A growing literature describes promising practices for patient-oriented research (POR) generally; however, those for systematic reviews are largely derived through the lens of a researcher. This rapid review sought to understand meaningful engagement in synthesis reviews from the patient partner (PP) perspective. DESIGN: The review team comprised PPs, librarians, SCPOR staff and academic faculty. We searched OVID MEDLINE and EMBASE, ProQuest Nursing and Allied Health, and core POR websites. Documents describing PP reflections on their involvement in synthesis reviews were included. Screening and data extraction were conducted by two independent reviewers. Thematic analysis was employed to identify themes in the data regarding PP perceptions of engagement in synthesis reviews. RESULTS: The literature search yielded 1386 citations. Eight journal articles and one blog post were included. Seven studies focused on conducting systematic reviews on a particular health or patient-related topic to which PP involvement was an important part and two studies focused specifically on the experience of including PP in synthesis reviews. PPs engaged in the review process through a variety of mechanisms, levels and stages of the review process. Three major themes emerged from the data: (1) foster partnerships through team development, (2) provide opportunities for outcomes valued by PP and (3) strengthen the research endeavour. CONCLUSION: Fostering partnerships through team development is foundational for meaningful engagement in synthesis reviews. It requires sensitively balancing of various needs (eg overburdening with contributions). Meaningful involvement in reviews has both personal and research benefits. PATIENT INVOLVEMENT: Patient partners were equal collaborators in all aspects of the review.