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- Berlin, Johan, 1975-, et al.
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Models of teamwork: ideal or not? : A critical study of theoretical team models
- 2012
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In: Team Performance Management. - : Emerald. - 1352-7592 .- 1758-6860. ; 18:5/6, s. 328-340
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Purpose - There is a tendency in team research to employ concepts of stepwise models, reachingfrom the primitive to the excellent, to suggest that a higher level of evolution is better than the basic and simple. This tendency includes typologies of teams. This article aims to question the relevance of this view.Design/methodology/approach - Data were collected in three steps. In the first step, articles and books analyzing teams and teamwork from stepwise analytical models were collected. In the second step the collected data were classified into different themes. Each stepwise model was classified into one essential denomination. This classification resulted in eight themes. In the third step each theme was analyzed, which led to the fusion of some of the themes.Findings - The conclusion is that a synchronous, complementary or mature team is not necessarily optimal. Contrary to this, a differentiated, sequential or multi team approach can be optimal for some purposes. Team research needs to establish a more open, inductive and critical attitude than at present.Originality/value - The paper highlights the need to observe and use team theories in a balanced and critical way.
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- Alverbratt, Catrin, et al.
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The process of implementing a new working method - a project towards change in a Swedish psychiatric clinic
- 2014
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In: Journal of Hospital Administration. - : Sciedu Press. - 1927-6990 .- 1927-7008. ; 3:6, s. 174-189
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The implementation of evidence-based methods in hospital settings is difficult and complex. The aim of the present study was to highlight the implementation process concerning a new working method, i.e. a new assessment tool, based on the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF), among psychiatric nursing staff on five participating wards at a Swedish county hospital. Descriptive, qualitative data were collected through focus group interviews pre- and post-implementation. Data were analysed using directed content analysis, guided by Normalization Process Theory (NPT). The results revealed that just one of the five participating wards met the criteria for a successful implementation process. The results confirm previous studies showing the difficulty of implementation. Although participants agreed with the intention of the model, they were reluctant to apply it in practice. The implementation process seemed to be influenced by factors such as: time pressure; heavy workload; stress; lack of routines in using the tool; lack of nursing staff; as well as cultural characteristics and resistance to change.
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- Berlin, Johan, 1975-, et al.
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The Three-Level Collaboration Exercise : Impact of Learning and Usefulness
- 2015
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In: Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management. - : Wiley. - 0966-0879 .- 1468-5973. ; 23:4, s. 257-265
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The aim of the study was to examine the emergency personnel’s perception of the effects of exercises, with regard to learning and usefulness. The exercises were quasi-experimental and constructed in such a way that employees from different organizations overlapped each other’s tasks. This was accomplished by: having asymmetries included in the scenarios, repeating exercise procedures and testing different strategies, which were discussed at joint seminars. The exercises were compared to a similar study, published in this journal, of nonquasi-experimental but merely traditional exercises. Surveys were distributed and collected from emergency personnel in connection with seven exercises. At the exercises, 94.3% of the personnel thought that the exercises had a focus on collaboration (traditional exercises, 75.6%).
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- Berlin, Johan, 1975, et al.
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Traumateam - förenklat flöde eller försvårande hinder?
- 2006
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In: Hälso- och sjukvårdens ekonomi och logistik. En sammanställning av forsknings och utvecklingsprojekt vid Göteborgs universitet, Chalmers tekniska högskola, Nordiska högskolan för folkhälsovetenskap och Västra Götalandsregionen.. - Göteborg : Göteborg University. - 9197613606 ; , s. 202-209
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Book chapter (other academic/artistic)
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- Berlin, Johan, 1975-, et al.
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Collaboration Exercises : the lack of collaborative benefits
- 2014
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In: International Journal of Disaster Risk Science. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 2095-0055 .- 2192-6395. ; 5:3, s. 192-205
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to study what professional emergency personnel learn during collaboration exercises and the benefits of what they have learned. Observations (n=19) and semistructured interviews (n=32) were carried out in conjunction with major exercises held in Sweden (2007–2012). The results show that exercises tend to be based on its own logic, which differs from actual events. Exercise participants believe that they mainly learn single-track, parallel and path-dependent behavior. The exercises do not facilitate the use of cross-boundary activities. This means that learning as well as benefits of the exercises for actual events is limited. The exercises would be more appropriate if those participating had the opportunity to identify weaknesses, try alternative ways as well as had the opportunity to have comprehensive organizational analyses at the conclusion of the exercises. Based on the results of the study, alternative models for the exercises are suggested that contain elements, which develop collaboration and contribute to learning.
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- Berlin, Johan, 1975-, et al.
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Cultural camouflage : a critical study of how artefacts are camouflaged and mental health policy subverted
- 2015
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In: International Journal of Health Planning and Management. - : Wiley. - 0749-6753 .- 1099-1751. ; 30:2, s. 111-126
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This study identifies hidden artefacts in a public organisation. In contrast to earlier studies, itfocuses on artefacts as concealing rather than conveying meaning. Negligent behaviour causedby an unpopular culture was recognised in five psychiatric wards at a Swedish universityhospital. Data comprising observations (87 h) and interviews (n = 60) were collected over aperiod of 48months (2008–2011). Four different items used in everyday work representing adeeper meaning of the organisation were identified during the observations. The items selectedwere work attire, nametags, keys and restraint beds. These were considered particularly promisingwhen it came to the aim of the study, namely, to find out how artefacts are camouflaged. Theobservations and the interviews revealed that these were controversial and contested artefacts inthe organisation. The study uses the term ‘cultural camouflage’ for behaviour that ignores andconsciously conceals symbols that have negative values. This concept contrasts with previousresearch that shows how artefacts are emphasised and how they contribute to the character ofthe activity in a transparent way. Conservative and backward-looking behaviour among staffprovided one explanation as to why artefacts were concealed. Another was the need to establishharmonious internal interactions.
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- Berlin, Johan, 1975-, et al.
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Samverkan mellan blåljusorganisationer
- 2011. - 1
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Book (other academic/artistic)abstract
- Samverkan mellan olika yrkesprofessioner på en olycksplats är komplicerat. Mycket på grund av att förväntningarna inte alltid överensstämmer med förutsättningarna. I boken problematiseras agerandet på olycksplatsen. Friktionen mellan yrkesprofessioner lyfts fram och olika beteendemönster diskuteras.I boken tar författarna samverkan från retorik till ett praktiskt redskap, något som är möjligt att konkretisera och utföra praktiskt i det dagliga arbetet. Boken utgör samtidigt en introduktion till övningstekniken 3-nivåsamverkan (3-NS).I den här boken bjuds på flera närgångna beskrivningar. Medarbetare från fältet berättar om sina erfarenheter av samverkan, hur den tillämpas, om vilka möjligheter som finns och vilka svårigheter som behöver hanteras.Boken riktar sig till alla som arbetar i eller i anslutning till blåljusorganisationer. Den kan med fördel användas som lärobok för universitets- och högskolestuderande som läser till yrken inom polis, räddningstjänst eller ambulanssjukvård. Boken passar också för vidareutbildning av redan yrkesverksamma. Den kan även med fördel läsas av forskare, tjänstemän och politiker med intresse för hur framtidens blåljusorganisationer ska ledas, organiseras och styras.
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- Jansson, Magnus, et al.
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Outsourcing and backsourcing in a time of crisis – experiences of double opportunism
- 2024
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In: International Review of Public Administration. - : Taylor & Francis Group. - 1229-4659 .- 2331-7795. ; 29:2, s. 102-122
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- This article addresses the question of how public organizations with limited capacity manage to handle large scale crises. The case analyzed in this article is the sourcing of accommodation during the migration crisis in Sweden of 2015–2016. The event was a game-changer in Swedish migration policy following a more hesitant policy than before, even though new and substantial migration crisis have followed since then. Results show how the legal framework for procurements was not adapted for extraordinary events. The Swedish state was forced to pay exaggerated prices as private contractors took advantage of the acute demand. The study develops our theoretical understanding of the sourcing process during crises and show how the short-term perspective and uncertainties that characterize crises encourage both suppliers and procurers of services to act opportunistically.
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- Olofsson, Pia, 1954-, et al.
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During and beyond the triage encounter : Chronically ill elderly patients' experiences throughout their emergency department attendances.
- 2012
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In: International Emergency Nursing. - : Elsevier BV. - 1755-599X .- 1878-013X. ; 20:4, s. 207-13
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- BACKGROUND: Chronically ill elderly patients are frequent users of care in emergency departments (EDs). Due to their presenting symptoms, these patients are often assessed on a low urgency level of priority by the triage nurse.AIM: The aim of the study was to explore and describe the experiences of a group of chronically ill elderly patients' during their triage encounter and subsequent ED stay.METHOD: The data consisted of 14 open-ended interviews with chronically ill patients aged between 71 and 90years. A lifeworld approach was used in order to describe the essence of patient experiences. The study was carried out with a descriptive phenomenological research perspective.CONCLUSION: The visit to the ED was experienced as contradictory. The triage encounter fostered confidence and set promising expectations, but during the rest of the visit, the patient felt abandoned and considered the staff to be uncommitted and reluctant. These ambiguous experiences of their ED visits indicate a need for exploring possible ways of improving the situation for the chronically ill older person in ED.
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