Embracing DDMT Teaching Model and Design Thinking for Organization Development

The multi-generational workforce presents challenges for organizations, as the needs and expectations of employees vary greatly between different age groups. To address this, organizations need to adapt their development and learning principles to better suit the changing workforce. The DDMT Teaching Model of Tsing Hua STEAM School, which integrates design thinking methodology, aims to address this challenge. DDMT stands for Discover, Define, Model & Modeling, and Transfer. The main aim of this study is to identify the organization development practices (OD) and gaps through interdisciplinary models such as DDMT and design thinking. In collaboration with a healthcare nursing home service provider, a proof of concept using the DDMT-DT model was conducted to understand the challenges in employment and retention of support employees between nursing homes under the healthcare organization. The paper highlights the rapid change in human experiences and mindsets in the work culture and the need for a design curriculum that is more relevant to the current and future workforce. The DDMT-DT approach can help organizations address these challenges by providing a framework for HR personnel to design training curricula that are more effective in addressing the issues of hiring and employee retention. By applying the DDMT-DT model, HR personnel can better understand the needs and motivations of the workforce and design training programs that are more relevant to their needs. The proof-of-concept research pilot project conducted with the healthcare nursing home service provider demonstrated the effectiveness of the DDMT-DT model in addressing the issues of hiring and employee retention. The project provides a valuable case study for other organizations looking to implement the DDMT-DT model in their HR practices. Overall, the paper highlights the importance of adapting HR practices to better suit the changing workforce. The DDMT-DT model provides a useful framework for organizations looking to improve their HR practices and better address the needs of their workforce.

Assessment of Adaptability through Psychological Well-Being during Covid Crisis for Job Retention

Psychological well being is one of the most important part that played a crucial role in the covid-19 situation. Employers can assist in maintaining employee morale and job satisfaction by avoiding layoffs and retaining employees. Employees are more likely to be engaged and productive when they feel safe in their positions. Employers may save money in the long run by keeping their current employees, as hiring and training new workers can be costly. Research methodology is another part that plays a crucial role in this research. Positivism research philosophy and descriptive research design has bee used in this study to make the research Effective. Primary data collection and analysis has also been used in this research to improve the decision making process. It has been found that Organizations can foster a culture of resilience by promoting teamwork, encouraging open communication, and celebrating successes. This can help employees feel supported, motivated, and engaged during challenging times. © 2023, Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities. All Rights Reserved.

The Impact of Embodiment on Training Effectiveness

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and compulsory social distancing, researchers in educational fields started to investigate alternatives to face-To-face (F2F) training methods with greater focus, such as video conferencing (VC) and virtual reality (VR) applications. This study investigated the differences between VC, VR and F2F training conditions by evaluating the level of body ownership and agency perceived by trainees. An electrical circuit repair task and multiple surveys were used to gather data from 106 participants in the form of four dependent variables: A circuit knowledge test, task completion rate, number of the subtasks completed by failing participants, and test phase duration. The study included two visits by each participant to measure knowledge retention while there were no training and surveys in Visit 2. Results showed significantly higher circuit learning and knowledge retention scores in F2F and VR conditions than in VC. Also, regarding the retention of knowledge, participants had significantly better knowledge retention in Visit 1 than Visit 2. The authors hope the results of this study enable training developers to enhance the learning process in computer mediated communications. © 2023 IEEE.

How Can Organizations Improve Virtual Onboarding? Key Learnings from the Pandemic

Onboarding, the process through which newcomers become organization's insiders, has gained increasing attention in recent years. Such attention is justified by the considerable costs that companies have to face when onboarding is not properly managed. The challenges to manage this process effectively have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic that forced many organizations to onboard newcomers remotely, while fully working from home. The purpose of this chapter is (1) to explore the main goals associated with the onboarding process, (2) analyse the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has generated on the onboarding of employees fully working remotely and (3) present some viable solutions to address these challenges. To do this, we developed a conceptual analysis that builds on literature resources and provides empirical illustrations. The chapter is structured as follows. We first summarize the general objectives of the onboarding process for newcomers and organizations. We then discuss the challenges and sustainable solutions for managing the onboarding remotely and help newcomers and organizations get attain their respective objectives. We conclude by reflecting on the post-pandemic scenario, highlighting opportunities for future research focused on the interplay between remote and in presence working domains. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2023.

Reaching Rural Students with Resources and Enrichment-Focused Learning in the Summer Months

Each student selected books during the last week of school and during the last days of the summer program, so that they had access to books when school was not in session. Since book ownership is an important motivator for reading, the students kept their books and were treated to one additional book on the last day of the program, when they took a field trip to a bookstore. Study Design Reallocating school resources required a research focus with data collection and analysis for continued approval of summer program funding. The mixed-methods design of the study included quantitative data (e.g., registration, attendance, STAR reading scores, Likert scale questions on student and parent questionnaires) and qualitative data (e.g., student focus groups, open-ended questions on student and parent questionnaires). Parents' written consent and students' assent were provided for STAR reading, focus group, and questionnaire data collection each summer.

Students' sense of belonging at a South African university during COVID-19

The research on students' sense of belonging in higher education has evolved into a prominent theme worldwide. Institutional research focuses on the institution understanding itself and helps leaders to rethink improvement initiatives. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has required of institutions to revise student support programmes and approaches to maintain a strong sense of belonging. The theories of belonging by Strayhorn (2012) and Dumford et al. (2019) were adopted to analyse student responses. The aim of the study was to understand students' sense of belonging and how the university responded to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure a strong sense of belonging. Data were generated through in-depth interviews with 45 undergraduate students from all seven faculties. The findings highlight notable prevention measures intended to limit the spread of the virus on campus and student support in the form of study devices and data. The post-lockdown changes included a return to face-to-face mental health support, drafting COVID-19 catchup plans for first year orientation of 2020 and 2021 cohorts, improving the student voice. Finally, notable principles for responding to a future higher education crisis are highlighted. These initiatives contributed towards establishing and maintaining a strong students' sense of belonging.

Managing the menopause during the pandemic

The structure of the presentation will be 1) Pandemic-Epidemiology 2) General Pandemic-Management 3) HRT and COVID 4) Different spectrum of menopausal symptoms (Europe/Asia) 5) Different risks lead to different HRT. 1) Pandemic-Epidemiology: SARS-COVID-19 has got to be a new disease, China was the first to suffer from the pandemic starting in December 2019 with spread all over the world. Diagnosis, treatment and protective measures have started in Europe in March 2020;up from autumn 2022 in Europe the pandemic changed to endemic, but protective measures still should be continued in risk patients like in hospitals and nursing homes. Rehabilitation will for long-time be an issue like treatment of "Post-" and "Long-COVID". China pursued a zero-COVID-policy until Dec 2022. The sudden stop of almost all measures led to a sharp increase in infections, which shows that the disease will remain a global risk. 2) General Pandemic-Management: Protective measures like vaccination, surgical masks, screening/testing, isolation management, travel/residence history in high-risk regions, education of patients and families had to be the first priority, ahead of other issues such as the management of menopause. 3) HRT and COVID: Already the first prelimary data assessed in Wuhan/China have shown that women with low estradiol-levels had more severe infections with COVID. An analysis of health records of 68,466 COVID-positive patients from 17 countries showed that the fatality risk for women > 50 years receiving HRT was reduced by more than 50% compared to those women not taking HRT (Seeland, 2020). Likewise from a case-control study analyzing the self-reported data of 1.6 million UK menopausal women through the COVID-Symptoms Study Smartphone application (control populations adjusted for age, body mass index, and smoking status) was concluded, that HRT not only can be used, but even can protect from COVID-infections and/or their sequelae (Costeira, 2021). 4) The different spectrum of menopausal symptoms (independent of COVID-infections) comparing data in Europe (showing more vasomotor symptoms) and China (more somatic symptoms) will be presented, including own data. 5) Different risks during HRT consequently lead to different use of HRT, especially more transdermal estrogen combined with progesterone in Europe due to much higher VTE-risk, but more management of the high bleeding-problems in China using individualized (mostly oral) estrogen/progestogen combinations. Copyright © 2023

When Trials Stumble, Mobile Research Nursing Lends a Helping Hand

Bringing the trial to the patient Industry guidelines advise sponsors to reduce the emotional and physical burden of study participation and to consider the convenience of participation for both patients and their caregivers.1 With mobile research nursing, a nurse goes to that patient's home -or any other location that is convenient for the patient-to conduct off-site visits and perform studyrelated assessments and data collection. According to the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, more than 70% of all clinical trial participants live more than two hours away from the clinical research site. [...]one survey of clinical trial participants found that 38% of those who dropped out of a study did so because they found site visits to be stressful.2 Mobile research nursing contributes to reductions in patient stress without compromising study design or data quality. Altogether, it makes the mechanics of clinical trial participation less disruptive to a patient's family life, as well as to their educational and professional lives. [...]mobile research nursing offers the patient-centric features of customization and personalization of the clinical trial experience, delivering care in a manner that reflects a patient's individual preferences and personal situation.

The COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact on UK Older People's Social Workers: A Mixed-Methods Study

In this article, we examined the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the well-being, working conditions of social workers employed in UK older people's services and their intentions to leave the social work profession. Data came from a wider study of health and social care practitioners who completed online surveys at five different time points during the COVID-19 pandemic. The surveys contained both quantitative and qualitative questions. We analysed the responses of 426 social workers who worked in older people's services between May 2020 and July 2022 and found that: The well-being of older people's social workers declined as the pandemic progressed and remained low in comparison to UK population norms. Lower well-being scores were associated with greater intentions to leave the social work profession. In comparison to older people's social workers who were aged sixty plus years, those aged between twenty and forty years were more than seven times more likely to state their intentions to leave social work. Lastly, respondents voiced concerns over staffing levels and staff absences;feelings of being unsupported and isolated;increased pressures;and a blurring of home-work boundaries. The social work profession was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we examined the well-being, working conditions and intentions to leave the social work profession among a sample of UK older people's social workers. This was a cross-sectional mixed methods study analysing data from 426 social workers who worked in older people's services in the UK at five time points of the pandemic spanning 2020-2022. Data were collected using anonymous online surveys which included both quantitative and qualitative questions. The mental well-being of participants decreased as the pandemic progressed and this decline was associated with intentions to leave the profession. Thematic analysis of qualitative data revealed two major themes: Practice challenges and Staff well-being. The findings highlight the nature of stressors related to internal related practice demands, and external health and social care service stressors encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic and have implications for policy, practice and research in older people's social work.

An Empirical Analysis of the Dimension of Loyalty to Determine Customer Retention for E-Commerce

COVID-19 has fostered the growth and transformation of digital media in every aspect, importantly in the area of electronic commerce. During these days, many new practices inhabiting in human behaviour bring new norms for the marketers. Use of online shopping has increased incrementally due to the government advisory, changing consumer buying behaviour as well. An amalgamation of the old and new medium of selling goods and services are now bringing new business challenges post pandemic for the marketer, and customer retention is one of them. Henceforth, there is a dearth of studies addressing the impact of dimension of loyalty (behaviour/ attitude) on customer retention in online shopping platforms post pandemic. This study considers post pandemic as the context of research to determine the impact of behavioural and attitudinal loyalty on customer retention for the online shopping platforms. Further research also aims to determine whether the brand image plays a critical role in mediating the relationship between dimensions (Behavioural/ Attitudinal) of loyalty and customer retention for online shopping platforms or not? In the research, primary data represent the respondent from Delhi NCR. The author applied linear regression to validate the research idea. The findings indicate that attitudinal loyalty significantly enforces customer retention over behavioural loyalty. Also, brand image mediates the impact of attitudinal loyalty on retention. © 2023 SAGE Publications.

The comparative perceived effectiveness of simulation versus case study learning methods in the company training of digital marketers

Marketers must adapt to the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, which accelerated innovation and changes across the world, but specifically in the digital marketing industry.Consumer demand and purchasing behaviors have changed fundamentally, and these current trends are affecting how marketers utilize digital marketing. As a result, firms must rely on innovation in marketing strategies for survival. The new expectations from consumers result in marketers determining what learning method for their staff offers a higher retention and implementation advantage to stay abreast of changes in their industry. This study analyzedemployees' preferred learning methods in the digital marketing sphere. This study adds to the body of knowledge on determining the retention and implementation of two learning methods:simulation training and case study learning. These two learning methods in relation to marketing professionals led to the generation of recommendations for employers to improve learning retention for their employees. To this end, a primary research question was identified: How does the selection of a learning method for marketing professionals improve the employees' retention and implementation of new material taught? Other related research areas were also explored,namely, whether age, experience, or gender impact the preferred learning material and whether different marketing categories resonate with different learning methods, resulting in more productive results. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Addressing the mental health and learning of students in Canadian higher education institutions During the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: An integrated model

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly heightened concerns about student success and retention in universities across Canada. Students at these institutions are experiencing mental health issues at a higher rate as a result of the rapidly changing learning environment and associated uncertainties. Among those facing such challenges, several may be reluctant to access supports because of internal and institutional stigmatization. As higher education institutions strategize how best to improve students' academic success during these unprecedented circumstances, we argue that there is a profound need to implement an integrated, interprofessional, and innovative service delivery model of mental health supports and services. According to the common-sense model of self-regulation, this entails providing clear and practical action plans to students, which could potentially reduce barriers to mental health, enhance academic success rates, and increase retention. We emphasize that the implementation of these courses of action and supports, however, requires several elements, including (i) an understanding of systemic and structural issuesthat impact mental health, (ii) staff with knowledge and skills in culturally sensitive programming, (iii) staff who are receptive toward integrated service delivery, and (iii) collaboration and shared responsibility between administrators, faculty, staff, and students. © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021. All rights reserved.

Generational knowledge transfer and retention strategies

PurposeThis study reviews strategies organizational leaders and human resource practitioners can deploy to develop knowledge transfer and retention succession planning strategies for older employees to mitigate generational organizational knowledge loss prior to retirement.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a questionnaire with 28 baby boomer employees and leaders of baby boomers at a large federal agency. Purposive and snowball sampling techniques were used. Questions asked participants about knowledge transfer, retention strategies and how challenges to counter baby boomer knowledge loss are addressed in the workplace.FindingsDevelop succession plans using standard operating procedures and job aids to reduce knowledge loss and enhance retention. Deploy hands-on training to share historical knowledge, enhance relationship building, mentoring programs, cross-training opportunities, retention incentives and document process improvement. The strategies are supported by organizational learning and knowledge management theories.Originality/valueThis study contributes to organizational leaders' and human resource practitioners' knowledge transfer and retention succession planning strategies to counter generational knowledge loss.

Sites Still Necessary for Decentralized Trials

The principal investigator's site, together with trial coordinators, should remain a key part of the trial ecosystem, whether the trial leverages a single site or a network of coordinated sites, local pharmacies, community clinics, and home health aides supported by wearable devices and platform solutions. DCT technology should assist site administrators in fostering a trusted patient relationship, while at the same time provide improvements in data quality, data collection, study startup speed, informed consent, regulatory compliance, and all the other goals of a well-run trial. Technology along with real-life patient engagement are the one-two punch to overcoming two of our greatest trial obstacles. Besides the obvious obstacle to better patient recruitment and retention of travel to and from trial sites, patients can also suffer from limitations in handling modern technologies, ranging from lack of familiarity with smartphones to poor WiFi connections in their homes. Rochester Clinical has had direct experience with assisting trial participants in getting necessary (in some cases, lifesaving) medical attention to patients that was unrelated to the trial itself.

Implementing a technology-based instructional module in an introduction to engineering course: The impact on student's vocabulary retention and attitudes towards learning

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the academic impact of a technology-based instructional module for content vocabulary instruction in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Introduction to Engineering course. The goal of the study was to answer two key questions: 1) How does implementing a technology-based instructional module impact Engineering vocabulary academic gains for students taking the Introduction to Engineering course? and 2) What is the effect of implementing a technology-based instructional model on attitudes towards learning Engineering vocabulary for students taking the Introduction to Engineering course? This study was conducted with Introduction to Engineering students (N=23) during the second semester of a year-long course. Students were instructed during this module through the use of various computer-based learning platforms, providing both imagery and text, allowing for at-will access and review, and creating varied forms of practice. Data were collected through pre- and posttests, focus group interviews, and surveys. Data were analyzed through paired t-test and inductive analysis. Quantitative analysis revealed significant growth from pre- to post-assessment for engineering vocabulary academic gains. Qualitative analysis revealed increased scores and improved attitudes towards learning from pre- to post-intervention.The findings of this study indicated that although technology-based instruction had a positive impact on academic gains, relevance of the material and the relationship with the instructor influences both academic gains and attitudes towards learning. The research has implications for future research with technology-based versus traditional instruction and reevaluation with students who are more than one-year post-Covid virtual learning. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved)

Examining Factors That Influence Learner Retention in MOOCs During the COVID-19 Pandemic Time.

Massive Open Online Courses have become a frequent platform for learners to acquire knowledge. This study aims to explore multiple factors influencing learner retention in MOOCs during the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this, we collected quantitative and qualitative data from questionnaires and qualitative data from interviews and then analyzed them through the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling to test 14 research hypotheses. The proposed research model and research hypotheses are empirically tested with 243 participants across the world. According to the results, support is found for all of the 14 research hypotheses. We confirmed 14 factors influencing learner retention in MOOCs. The result is beneficial for designers and manufacturers of MOOCs to improve the quality of the products and facilitate online or blended learning during this special time. It could also help students improve their learning experiences. Future research could examine influencing factors of learner retention in MOOCs with interdisciplinary cooperation.

Factors Affecting Initiation and Retention of Medication-Assisted Recovery (MAR) within a Pilot Pharmacist-Involved Practice Model at a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center (FQHC) during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid-related overdose deaths increased. Although Medication-Assisted Treatment or Recovery (MAT or MAR) is available, initiation and retention rates vary. The goal of this study was to evaluate clinical, demographic, and Social Determinant of Health factors affecting MAR initiation, on-time initiation of medications, and successful retention in the program. The secondary goal was to evaluate the impact of a novel interprofessional practice model incorporating pharmacists. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted using electronic health record data from a pilot MAR Program initiated within a California Federally Qualified Healthcare Center. RESULTS: From September 2019 to August 2020, 48 patients enrolled into the program. On-time initiation of medications occurred in 68% of patients and average program retention was 96.4 ± 95.8 days. Patients currently using opioids (p = 0.005) and those receiving supportive medications (p = 0.049) had lower odds of on-time MAR initiation. There were no statistically significant factors associated with successful retention in the program. The number of visits with members of the interprofessional team did not significantly affect on-time initiation or successful retention. CONCLUSIONS: Current opioid use and receipt of supportive medications were associated with lower on-time medication initiation. Further studies are warranted to explore additional factors which may affect initiation and retention.

Why do freelance tour guides still stay after the attack of COVID-19：A path-dependent perspective

The tourism industry has been devastated by COVID-19 (Corona Virus Disease 2019), with tour guides taking the brunt. Through in-depth interviews with 24 freelance tour guides in China and thematic analysis, this study addressed why they continue to work in this field and provided some insights for the freelance tour guides to stay in the tourism industry. The findings revealed that some individuals stay active because of their optimistic and open personality, professional recognition, etc. In contrast, others are passively locked into their current career path due to their cautious personality, fear of losing human capital, inertia, low self-efficacy, and limited job opportunities. These findings promote the application of path dependence theory in the career decision-making of freelancers by enhancing our understanding of the diverse reasons underlying individuals' retention behaviors in an unorganized setting in the context of COVID-19.

Stakeholder perspectives of adaptations of a burnout intervention for special education teachers

The high attrition and turnover rates of qualified special education teachers (SETs) is a significant concern exacerbated by COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are limited studies available on research-based interventions to decrease burnout. The purpose of this study was to describe our processes and results for adaptations and modifications of BREATHE, a burnout intervention originally developed for community mental health workers, into Burnout Reduction: Enhanced Awareness, Tools, Handouts, and Education: Evidence-based Activities for Stress for Educators (BREATHE-EASE) for special educators with guidance from the Framework for Reporting Adaptation and Modifications to Evidence-Based Interventions (FRAME). We applied the FRAME within a hybrid Type 1 trial for characterizing our approach. Four focus groups (N = 30;83% female) were conducted separately according to job title (SETs;school administrators), with semi-structured questions tailored to each group. Emergent thematic analysis was used to identify core themes related to adaptations, and results were presented to a subset of focus group members. Modifications involved content, context, and implementation changes for the adapted intervention, with most changes identified for content. FRAME was helpful for providing a systematic approach to integrate stakeholder-informed adaptations of a burnout intervention, addressing significant concerns of SET stress, burnout, and attrition.

Local Regulations Compliance Measures for Job Retention of Employees during Covid Crisis through Adaptability Factors on Monetary Fringe Benefits

The aftermath of COVID-19 has been increasing the rate of job losses and unemployment crises all around the globe. It has mostly affected the financial growth of a country and reduced the ability of the inhabitants to cope with the increasing rate of cost of living all around the globe. The disruptive scenario of business during the COVID pandemic has caused critical financial and operational loss for a large number of business companies in the worldwide market. The fear of exposure to the covid virus and the threat of infection of the covid has reduced performance and a large number of employees quit their jobs during the pandemic. The mental vulnerability and physical risk mostly caused a serious reduction rate in employee retention rates all around the globe. The government and the administration in various areas provide key support and monetary fringes to enhance the job retention rate of the employees within different places which helps business companies to face lesser disruption in business during a pandemic. This study aims to evaluate local regulations and compliance measures for job retention of employees during covid crisis through adaptability factors on monetary fringe benefits. Secondary qualitative data has gathered within the process while the pieces of information onward 2019 in authentic and peer-reviewed sites were taken as the inclusion category within the study.