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Successful Transition (successful + transition)

Distribution by Scientific Domains

Medical Sciences	40%
Psychology	20%
Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting	13%

Selected Abstracts

Successful Transition From Intravenous to Inhaled Prostacyclin in a Patient With Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Failure

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, Issue 5 2008
Madhavi T. Reddy MD
No abstract is available for this article. [source]

Supporting Successful Transition to Kindergarten: General Challenges and Specific Implications for Students with Problem Behavior

PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SCHOOLS, Issue 8 2005
Melissa Stormont
The purpose of this review is to present factors that impede and promote successful transition to kindergarten, with a focus on the specific needs of students with problem behavior. The review addresses competencies that teachers report are critical for success in kindergarten, traditional transition practices, and challenges in implementing transition practices. Suggestions are provided to begin to attend to some of the issues affecting successful transition for children with challenging behavior and include an overarching framework to better support transition practices and specific suggestions for appropriate supports. © 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Psychol Schs 42: 765,778, 2005. [source]

Prospering in a transition economy through information technology-supported organizational learning

INFORMATION SYSTEMS JOURNAL, Issue 1 2007
Marius Janson
Abstract., This paper presents the findings of a longitudinal study of the Slovenian company Sava during its 1995,2004 transition period when it adapted to and prospered in a free market economy. The company is particularly interesting because of its successful transition from a socialist company operating in a protected market to a privatized company operating in a capitalist global market, as well as the pivotal role of information technology (IT)-supported organizational learning that brought about radical change and successful transition. Our investigation of Sava's experiences demonstrates how the company's increasing attention to organizational learning, integration of working and learning, and its constant innovation of products and processes created new needs for IT support that motivated the adoption of new IT systems (such as Lotus Notes, document management systems, SAP), which in turn increased Sava's capacity to learn. Furthermore, our study reveals how the role of IT systems in organizational learning depends on the nature of learning (single-loop, double-loop or triple-loop learning) and the organizational level at which learning takes place (individual, group/department or organization). By providing insight into the emergence of distinct types of IT-supported learning and their vital role in Sava's successful transition, the paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the relationship between IT and organizational learning that is relevant and inspiring to other companies, especially those operating in transition economies. [source]

,They survive despite the organizational culture, not because of it': A longitudinal study of new staff perceptions of what constitutes support during the transition to an acute tertiary facility

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING PRACTICE, Issue 5 2005
Robyn Fox RN RM AgedCareCert GradCertMgt GradCertHRM DNE BEdStud MNsgLdrship
Increasing difficulties of recruitment and retention of nursing staff strongly indicate that organizations should identify factors that contribute to successful transition of new staff to the workplace. Although many studies have identified problems facing new staff, fewer studies have articulated best practices. The purpose of this longitudinal study was to ascertain what new staff perceived as supportive elements implemented by the organization to assist their integration. Sixteen staff in Phase I and 12 staff in Phase II attended focus groups. The focus groups at 2,3 months provided specific information, with particular emphasis on negative interactions with other staff members and inadequate learning assistance and support. Different themes emerged within the focus groups at 6,9 months. Staff discussed being ,self-reliant' and ,getting to know the system'. Participants indicated that these skills might be beneficial to new staff in the development of organizational ,know how' and resourcefulness, rather than relying on preceptor support that, unfortunately, cannot be always guaranteed. [source]

Drug addicts in therapy,changes in life space in the course of one year

JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY & APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, Issue 5 2002
Marcella Ravenna
Abstract In a residential community treatment setting, moods and emotional states of drug addicts were explored over a 1-year period. The specific form of treatment of heroin addiction employed in the communities is based on the importance of interpersonal relationships for psychosocial transition. Twenty-nine participants reported current mood, emotions, attributions, and motive activation using a time-sampling diary for 2 weeks at the beginning of the treatment, and 6 and 12 months later. Results show an increase in positive emotions, and in subjective strength and freedom. Furthermore, participants report higher self-esteem and use less fatalistic attributions. This is interpreted as indicating successful transition processes in terms of higher autonomy, a more extended life space and increased levels of realism. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source]

The transition from state care to adulthood: International examples of best practices

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, Issue 113 2007
Carrie Reid
Youth who are moving out of state care require a number of important supports to aid in their successful transition to adulthood. Without these, they lack the proper tools and risk limited life chances. [source]

Transition programs in cystic fibrosis centers: Perceptions of patients

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, Issue 5 2002
Deborah L. Anderson PhD
Abstract There is a growing population of adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) and a need for development of adult CF programs. Recommendations for transfer of patients from pediatric care to an adult program include a transition program. The purpose of this study was to survey adult CF patients to assess their own concerns regarding this issue. A survey was sent to all 1,288 members of the International Association of Cystic Fibrosis Adults (IACFA), with a response rate of 25.9% (n,=,334). The majority of patients (81.2%) received care from a CF center; the major difference between those seen at a CF center and those seen at another facility was proximity to a CF center. Nearly one-fourth of patients seen at a CF center continued to receive care from a pediatrician even though a CF-trained internist was available; though these patients were younger, their mean age was still about 30 years. Patients seen by a pediatrician were more like to be students and to live with their parents. Those patients seen in an adult program described a variety of criteria for their transfer to the adult pro-gram, but there were no consistent findings to suggest a standard transition program. Indeed, many patients did not meet the adult team until the time of the transfer. Most importantly, the patients reported their level of concern about transfer as minimal, far less than what CF physicians had perceived. These differences may impede the successful transition of patients into an adult program. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2002; 33:327,331. © 2002 Wiley-Liss, Inc. [source]

Strategies for improving transition to adult cystic fibrosis care, based on patient and parent views,

PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY, Issue 6 2001
Michael P. Boyle MD
Abstract Although general principles guiding the transition of individuals with chronic illness from pediatric to adult care have been established, guidelines specific for the transition of individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) have not. To aid in the development of CF-specific transition guidelines, an anonymous pretransition questionnaire and posttransition interview were used to assess the concerns and expectations of 60 CF patients and their parents as they went through the transition from pediatric to adult care. Along with demographic and clinical information, respondents were asked to rate on a scale of 1,5 their general attitude toward, or level of concern on 22 questions involving transition concerns, adult program expectations, and general view of transition. The two most important concerns identified by patients prior to transition to adult care were potential exposure to infection (3.4,±,1.3) and having to leave their previous caregivers (3.4,±,1.0). Introduction to the adult CF team prior to transition was associated with significantly lower levels of concern in all areas, particularly about having to leave previous caregivers (3.9,±,0.7 vs. 2.5,±,0.6, P,<,0.004). Age, gender, severity of lung disease, and age at diagnosis were not predictive of level of concern for any area. Parents' most significant concern was ability of their child to care for their CF independently, a concern their children did not share (4.0,±,1.1 vs. 1.5,±,0.5, P,<,0.0001). As their most important expectations for the adult program, patients identified ready phone access to a nurse (4.9,±,0.6) and education about adult CF issues (4.6,±,0.7). The overall attitude toward the development of an adult CF program was overwhelmingly positive for both patients (4.9,±,0.7) and parents (4.9,±,0.3). By allowing patients to interact with the adult team prior to transition and developing transition protocols which address CF-specific issues like infection control and fertility, successful transition from pediatric to adult cystic fibrosis care can be accomplished. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2001; 32:428,436. © 2001 Wiley-Liss, Inc. [source]

Supporting Successful Transition to Kindergarten: General Challenges and Specific Implications for Students with Problem Behavior

Taking CHARGE: A self-management program for women following breast cancer treatment

PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY, Issue 9 2005
Bernadine Cimprich
The purpose of the study was to develop and evaluate Taking CHARGE, a self-management intervention designed to facilitate successful transitions to survivorship after breast cancer treatment. The Taking CHARGE intervention involves a two-pronged approach building on self-regulation principles to (1) equip women with self-management skills to address concerns following breast cancer treatment, and (2) provide information about common survivorship topics. The program involved four intervention contacts, two small group meetings and two individualized telephone sessions, delivered by nurse/health educators. This paper focuses on the process evaluation findings from a preliminary test of the Taking CHARGE intervention conducted with 25 women, aged 34,66 years, completing breast cancer treatment, who were randomly assigned to the intervention group. The process evaluation was conducted to obtain systematic information about the relevance and usefulness of the self-regulation approach, informational aspects, and program delivery. The findings indicated that intervention group participants found the Taking CHARGE program to be timely, relevant, and to have high utility in dealing with concerns that exist following breast cancer treatment. The process evaluation findings provide early evidence of the usefulness of the Taking CHARGE intervention for successful transition to survivorship following breast cancer treatment. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [source]

Singapore's transition to innovation-based economic growth: infrastructure, institutions and government's role

R & D MANAGEMENT, Issue 2 2006
Winston T. H. Koh
Technological progress and innovation plays a central role in a country's economic progress. As an economy advances to the global technological frontier and narrows the technological gap, an innovation-based growth strategy that focuses on investments in R&D and technology creation offers the greatest potential for economic growth. In this paper, we discuss the requirements for a successful transition, in terms of changes to the technology infrastructure, economic institutions and the incentives' structure. This paper outlines the efforts made by Singapore to re-make itself as an innovation-based economy, and the challenges faced by the government in transforming the nation's infrastructure and institutions to develop innovation capabilities and encourage entrepreneurship. [source]

Accelerating executive transitions at The Home Depot

GLOBAL BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE, Issue 5 2008
Leslie W. Joyce
The Home Depot accelerates "speed to competency" for new executives through a variety of processes and tools tailored to different types of transitions. The approaches focus on the early days of the transition, engage key stakeholders in the process, and emphasize organizational realities, including what it really takes to make it at The Home Depot. The author discusses research into the factors common to successful transitions in the company; the company's acceleration framework; two different approaches, for role-based transitions in the field and context-based transitions at headquarters; and other tools for supporting executives new to the company and/or their roles. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. [source]

Youth leaving care: How do they fare?

NEW DIRECTIONS FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, Issue 113 2007
Anne Tweddle
Former youth in care show a disturbing pattern of poor outcomes after they leave the child welfare system. What can be done to promote more successful transitions? [source]