Evaluating the effect of settlement services in South Korea: Focused on Korea Immigration & Integration Program.

To improve immigrants' integration, Korea Immigration & Integration Program (KIIP) has been delivered since 2009 in South Korea (hereafter Korea), yet little research has empirically estimated its net effect. Hence, the main aim of this study is to empirically and directly evaluate its net effect, using an Inverse-probability weighted analytical technique controlling selection bias that may distort its net effect. Utilizing the "Estimating social and economic effect of KIIP", published by the Ministry of Justice, Korea in 2017, this study selects immigrants including participants (n = 800) and nonparticipants (n = 214). The findings indicate that the effect of KIIP is dubious. Specifically, KIIP plays a role in raising the level of naturalization of immigrants, accepting Korean culture, and satisfying their lives. However, there are statistically non-significant differences in employment, monthly income, keeping home country's culture, social networks, Korean language skills, discrimination, and the sense of belonging to the Korean society between participants and nonparticipants. This shows both the effectiveness and ineffectiveness of KIIP. To find a way to improve integration, this study suggests strengthening advantages and offsetting disadvantages, in managing KIIP.

Intersectoral Development of an Evaluation Tool for the Socio-Professional Rehabilitation Process Adapted to People with Autism.

Since there was no French tool adapted to the reality of people with autism enrolled in a work integration program in Quebec, we have modified the Profile of Rehabilitation and Adaptation in a Work Context for People with Intellectual Disabilities according to the scientific literature on autism. Content validity (n=17) and applicability (n=5) were done with success. Result is an Excel compiler containing 3 informative tabs, 10 tabs on the dimensions of work rehabilitation (59 items) and 4 tabs used to compile the results. Socio-professional practicians are welcomed to use this new tool to pursue construct and internal validity.

Integração de novos enfermeiros num serviço de cuidados intensivos pediátricos / Integration of new nurses in a pediatric intensive care service

O processo de integração de um enfermeiro num novo contexto de trabalho constitui-se sempre como um desafio. Assim, há necessidade de definir programas de integração adequados quer às necessidades organizacionais, quer às necessidades dos novos elementos, visando facilitar a adaptação destes ao novo serviço, de modo a que a sua integração se processe de um modo eficaz garantindo a qualidade de cuidados. O Projeto de Intervenção no Serviço teve como objetivo geral: Construir e planear a implementação de um programa de integração de novos enfermeiros no serviço de cuidados intensivos pediátricos (CIPE). Para adequar o mesmo às características do contexto e da população a que se destina, os objetivos específicos foram: identificar as perspetivas dos enfermeiros que realizam a supervisão da integração no serviço de cuidados intensivos pediátricos e dos enfermeiros recém-admitidos no serviço, sobre o processo de integração, resultados esperados, dificuldades e sugestões de melhoria. Foi utilizada a metodologia de projeto. Esta, vai além da investigação sobre o problema identificado, constituindo uma tentativa de intervenção sobre esse problema com a finalidade de encontrar soluções aplicáveis ao contexto da prática profissional. Assim, são apresentadas as seguintes fases: diagnóstico da situação, planeamento, execução e avaliação. Para dar resposta aos objetivos específicos atrás enunciados, optou-se por um estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa em que participaram nove enfermeiros, cinco dos quais supervisores clínicos da integração e quatro enfermeiros recentemente integrados. A amostra do estudo foi não probabilística em que foram selecionados por conveniência aqueles que foram considerados informantes privilegiados para a investigação. A colheita de dados realizou-se através de entrevistas semiestruturadas e os dados foram analisados com recurso à técnica de análise de conteúdo, segundo Bardin. O presente projeto resultou na revisão do procedimento específico do serviço relativo ao processo de integração de novos profissionais e na elaboração de um programa de integração de novos enfermeiros. Consideramos haver a necessidade de definir programas de integração que possam constituir-se como uma ferramenta facilitadora no processo de integração dos enfermeiros.

The process of integrating a nurse in a new work context is always a challenge. Thus, there is a need to define integration programs appropriate to both the organizational needs and the needs of the new elements, in order to facilitate their adaptation to the new service, so that their integration takes place in na affective way, guaranteeing the quality of care. The Service Intervention Project had the general objective of: Building and planning the implementation of a program for the integration of new nurses in the pediatric intensive care service (PICU). In order to adapt it to the characteristics of the context and the population it is intended for, the specific objectives were: to identify the perspectives of nurses who carry out the supervision of integration in the pediatric intensive care service and of nurses recently admitted to the service, about the process integration, expected results, difficulties and suggestions for improvement. The project methodology was used. This goes beyond the investigation of the identified problem, constituting an attempt to intervene on that problem in order to find solutions applicable to the context of professional practice. Thus, the following phases are presented: diagnosis of the situation, planning, execution and evaluation. To respond to the specific objectives mentioned above, a descriptive study with a qualitative approach was chosen, in which nine nurses participated, five of whom were clinical integration supervisors and four recently integrated nurses. The study sample was non-probabilistic in which those who were considered privileged informants for the investigation were selected for convenience. Data collection was carried out through semi-structured interviews and the data were analyzed using the content analysis technique, according to Bardin. The present project resulted in the revision of the specific procedure of the service related to the process of integrating new professionals and in the elaboration of a program for the integration of new nurses. We believe there is a need to define integration programs that can constitute a facilitating tool in the nurses integration process.

Improving Work Ability of Mentally Burdened Emerging Adults in Vocational Integration Programs: A Study Protocol.

Background: Emerging adults who do not successfully transition from compulsory education to the upper secondary level have a greater risk of developing mental illness than their working peers. Early intervention is important in these cases; the course of an illness can be positively influenced if treated early and without delay, and consequently, the illness will not affect the professional and personal development of the emerging adults any further. Postponing treatment of a mental illness increases the risk of chronification of the disease. Up to now, vocational integration programs have been mostly educationally oriented. To recognize and treat mental illness in a timely way, we developed an intervention that includes psychotherapy support in a vocational integration program for emerging adults who have not successfully transitioned from compulsory education to the upper secondary level. Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of the described intervention, which will be delivered to all emerging adults aged 16-29 entering the vocational integration program. Another objective is to determine if it is worthwhile and feasible to proceed with testing the intervention in a full-scale clinical trial. Conducting research with this population can be very difficult, which makes it especially important to test the feasibility of a clinical trial. Methods: A single group clinical trial will be conducted to examine the effectiveness of the intervention described above. Emerging adults aged 16-29 entering a vocational integration program will be recruited. Participants will provide informed consent and complete pre-intervention measures; they then take part in the intervention group in addition to the regular vocational integration program. The primary outcomes for this study are an increase in work ability, mental health literacy, and mental health. Demographic information, vocational biography, and satisfaction with the intervention will also be collected. Questionnaire data will be collected at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up. Ethics and dissemination: The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the Canton of Zurich (2017-00936) and registered in https://clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03328286) before recruitment started. The results will be reported in future scientific publications and international conference presentations.