2020, Article / Letter to editor (Journal of Health Organization and Management, vol. 34, iss. 7, (2020), pp. 807-828)Abstract
Purpose
This mixed-method study aims to contribute to the scholarly debate by outlining an individual-level theoretical framework for public value creation and evaluation that builds upon a social exchange perspective. It provides insights into the normative frames of primary stakeholders in the Dutch care at home sector, that is professionals, managers, clients and informal care providers.
Design/methodology/approach
A mixed-method design comprising a customized survey among 349 stakeholders, preceded by 31 in-depth interviews was used.
Findings
This empirical work shows differences and similarities in the stakeholders' normative frames revealed via three dimensions of expectations regarding the process of care delivery: personal contact, impact of rules and procedures and communication.
Social implications
These differences in interpretation have implications for the measurement and evaluation of public value creation.
Originality/value
By statistically and methodologically exploring the different expectations' scales that are developed, we intend to work toward a measure for public value creation, which can be used in future empirical work.
2018, Article / Letter to editor (PLoS One, vol. 13, iss. 1, (2018), pp. e0191332)OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this exploratory study was to obtain greater insight into the effects of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on the mental health of employees. METHODS: Using PsycINFO, PubMed, and CINAHL, we performed a systematic review in October 2015 of studies investigating the effects of MBSR and MBCT on various aspects of employees' mental health. Studies with a pre-post design (i.e. without a control group) were excluded. RESULTS: 24 articles were identified, describing 23 studies: 22 on the effects of MBSR and 1 on the effects of MBSR in combination with some aspects of MBCT. Since no study focused exclusively on MBCT, its effects are not described in this systematic review. Of the 23 studies, 2 were of high methodological quality, 15 were of medium quality and 6 were of low quality. A meta-analysis was not performed due to the emergent and relatively uncharted nature of the topic of investigation, the exploratory character of this study, and the diversity of outcomes in the studies reviewed. Based on our analysis, the strongest outcomes were reduced levels of emotional exhaustion (a dimension of burnout), stress, psychological distress, depression, anxiety, and occupational stress. Improvements were found in terms of mindfulness, personal accomplishment (a dimension of burnout), (occupational) self-compassion, quality of sleep, and relaxation. CONCLUSION: The results of this systematic review suggest that MBSR may help to improve psychological functioning in employees.
2016, Article / Letter to editor (Gerōn, iss. 1, (2016), pp. 55-57)Leren op de werkplek kan de duurzame inzetbaarheid van werknemers bevorderen mits er sprake is van maatwerk. Een recent onderzoek door Van der Heijden en collega’s (2015) focuste op de kansen die leren op de werkplek biedt om duurzame inzetbaarheid te realiseren. Duidelijk is: baan én baas moeten de werknemer uitdagen!