Abstract Purpose Knowledge of clinical pharmacotherapy is essential for all who prescribe medication. The aims of this study were to investigate differences in the pharmacotherapy and polypharmacy knowledge of medical and surgical residents and consultants and whether this knowledge can be improved by following an online course. Methods Design: A before-and-after-measurement. Setting: An online course available for Dutch residents and consultants working in hospitals. Study population: Dutch residents and consultants from different disciplines who voluntarily followed an online course on geriatric care. Intervention An online 6-week course on geriatric care, with 1 week dedicated to clinical pharmacotherapy and polypharmacy. Variables, such as medical vs surgical specialty, consultant vs resident, age, and sex, that could predict the level of knowledge. The effects of the online course were studied using repeated measures ANOVA. The study was approved by the National Ethics Review Board of Medical Education (NERB dossier number 996). Results A total of 394 residents and 270 consultants, 220 from surgical and 444 from medical specialties, completed the online course in 2016 and 2017. Residents had higher test scores than consultants for pharmacotherapy (73% vs 70%, p<0.02) and polypharmacy (75% vs 72%, p<0.02). The learning effect did not differ. Medical residents/consultants had a better knowledge of pharmacotherapy (74% vs 68%, p<0.001) and polypharmacy (77% vs 66%, p<0.001) than surgical residents/consultants, but the learning effect was the same. Conclusions Residents and consultants had a similar learning curve for acquiring knowledge, but residents outperformed consultants on all measures. In addition, surgical and medical residents/consultants had similar learning curves, but medical residents/consultants had higher test scores on all measures.
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In this paper Ill discuss the first outcomes of an explorative research concerning the consultancy projects of a consultancy-based learning programme (Minor Consultancy 2006 - 2007, half-year bachelor programme University of Applied Sciences, Hogeschool Utrecht, The Netherlands). In order to improve the programme on consultancy and to get information on the phenomenon of small business1 consultancy, we explored the success and failures of junior and senior consultants in 8 small business consultancy cases. Junior consultants reviewed their experiences by using elements of the Critical Incident Technique (determining and reviewing just after finishing the projects). What, when and how did they learn and was at the same time effective and beneficial for the client / project? Clients and senior consultants were interviewed and we explored their perceptions of performance, interaction and learning. First results indicate that clients perceive the performance of junior consultants as positive. Juniors and clients need to collaborate in order to achieve adequate project results. Junior consultants / students learn from their consultancy experience. They improve their communication skills and become more self-assure in the relation with a client. Senior consultants / teaching staff members learn from juniors and become aware of their complex role. Clients need reflection to understand that they have learned during the project and consultancy can bee seen as a learning opportunity. Future research: we want to continue to collect process-data of small business consultancy cases in order to get a better understanding of the practice of small business consultancy and (consultancy-based) learning.
Aim of this study is to understand which approach (expert or process orientated) sport club consultants use in succesfully raising the organizational capacity of voluntary sport clubs in the northern part of the Netherlands. Around 130 professional sport club consultants are active in the northern part of the Netherlands, but it is not clear which approach they use in raising the organizational capacity of the clubs within a specific context and if this approach is effective. Theoretical backgroundA sport club with great organizational capacity has the ability to offer their sport, now and in the future, in a sustainable and socially responsible way to (potential) members. Dutch voluntary sport clubs (VSCs) are facing several challenges in perceived consumerist behavior by members (Van der Roest, 2015), demands by the government to attribute to the social policy agenda (Coalter, 2007) and declining number of members in complex contexts (Wollebæk, 2009). Between 300-500 sport club consultants, mostly funded by local governments or sport associations, are tasked to raise the organizational capacity of these VSCs in the Netherlands. Most consultants play an expert role delivering generic interventions on specific topics as recruiting volunteers, sponsorships or positive behavior support. The other consultants play a process consultation role in which a holistic strategic change approach is used for more sustainable organizational development (Schein, 1999). The context of the organizations (VSC’s) is determining which approach is the best in developing the organizational capacity. But most of the time consultants use the same, mostly expert role, in consulting the organizations (Boonstra & Elving, 2009). Therefore it is not clear which approach (expert or process orientated) sport club consultants in the Netherlands use in raising the organizational capacity of VSC’s in different contexts. Methodology, research design, and data analysisThe study will be conducted from March 2017 till the end of July 2017 in the northern part of the Netherlands. In March we have started with identifying successful sport club consultants in three steps: these steps show a qualitative description of the current competences, approaches and interventions (repertoire) as seen by the sport club consultants in our target group:1) A group of experts have been gathered to formulate criteria for the competences, approaches and interventions of a successful process orientated sport club consultant. 2) The criteria from step 1 are validated by theory about organizational development and consulting of organizations. Thereafter the criteria are processed into a digital survey 3) The survey has been send to n=130 sport club consultants in the northern part of the Netherlands. 4) Based on the output of the survey, profiles will be developed of different types sport club consultants (process orientated, mediator, supporter, coach, expert) and the approaches per type of consultant. For each profile a ranking will be made based on which criteria (from step 1) the consultants meet. This ranking will be used to make a selection of successful sport club consultants to conduct research in five multiple case studies. From June on multiple case studies will be conducted in which five process consultants are working with a VSC. A case study protocol will be developed that observe the consultant in three sessions at the club. In addition interviews will be conducted with the consultant, the board of the club, and other relevant stakeholders. With a cross-case synthesis patterns will be developed in the way the consultants worked and how these approaches were interpreted and valued by the various stakeholders. Results, discussion, and implications/conclusionsIn the expected results both approaches and interventions (repertoire) of the consultant as their competences and qualities are analyzed which will result in the profiling of the active sport club consultants. We also gain insights in which approach of the sport club consultants is the most effective in raising the organizational capacity of a VSC in a given context. New insights on how consultants can successfully contribute to the sustainable organizational development of VSCs will be presented.
CIVITAS is a network of cities for cities dedicated to cleaner, better transport in Europe and beyond. Since it was launched by the European Commission in 2002, the CIVITAS Initiative has tested and implemented over 800 measures and urban transport solutions as a part of demonstration projects in more than 80 Living Lab cities across Europe.The ELEVATE project aims to increase the Europe-wide impact of Research and Innovation Actions on urban mobility policy-making, thereby advancing the CIVITAS community to a higher level of knowledge, exchange, impact and sustainability, while guaranteeing essential high-quality support. ELEVATE is committed to achieving the following objectives:1. Developing the CIVITAS knowledge base and transferring new knowledge.2. Enriching the current CIVITAS generation and feeding future EU initiatives.3. Building a European mobility community able to navigate transition.4. Representing CIVITAS on the international stage.Breda University of Applied Sciences is work package leader for a work package on incubation and CIVINETs.Main collaborating partners:Mobiel21 (project coordinator), DTV Consultants, INOVA, TRT, ICLEI
Dit onderzoek wil de interactie tussen begeleiders van organisatieverandering en betrokken stakeholders verbeteren, zodat deze begeleiders organisaties effectief kunnen faciliteren bij (complexe) organisatieverandering.Doel Het doel van dit onderzoek is om begeleiders van organisatieverandering handvatten te bieden voor effectieve interactie. Uiteindelijk moet dit bijdragen aan het verbeteren van de uitkomsten van de organisatieverandertrajecten. Resultaten Vergrote deskundigheid deelnemende consultants Bijdragen aan masteronderwijs en opleiding van professionals Suggesties voor curriculaontwikkeling van opleidingen Uiteindelijk: doeltreffender begeleiding van ingewikkelde organisatieveranderingen Wetenschappelijke bijdrage in de vorm van een dissertatie Looptijd 01 januari 2019 - 01 januari 2023 Aanpak Social construction, conversaties/personal coaching, observatie en vragenlijstonderzoek.
Dit onderzoek wil de interactie tussen begeleiders van organisatieverandering en betrokken stakeholders verbeteren, zodat deze begeleiders organisaties effectief kunnen faciliteren bij (complexe) organisatieverandering.Doel Het doel van dit onderzoek is om begeleiders van organisatieverandering handvatten te bieden voor effectieve interactie. Uiteindelijk moet dit bijdragen aan het verbeteren van de uitkomsten van de organisatieverandertrajecten. Resultaten Vergrote deskundigheid deelnemende consultants Bijdragen aan masteronderwijs en opleiding van professionals Suggesties voor curriculaontwikkeling van opleidingen Uiteindelijk: doeltreffender begeleiding van ingewikkelde organisatieveranderingen Wetenschappelijke bijdrage in de vorm van een dissertatie Looptijd 01 januari 2019 - 01 januari 2023 Aanpak Social construction, conversaties/personal coaching, observatie en vragenlijstonderzoek.
