Six Problem-Soving Contexts for Intervention Decision Making

Six different organizational problem-confrontations present the Clinical Sociologist with a variety of intervention challenges. We identify these contexts as: Entropy Prevention, Creative Downsizing, Compliance with Regulations, Choosing Preferred Futures, Creating Conditions for Innovation, Facilitating Dissemination of Successful Practices. Several intervention strategies are presented, and some typical traps to avoid are identified. Some generic interventions that are needed in all six contexts are summarized

Can We Achieve a Collaborative Community? Issues, Imperatives, Potentials

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Cross-cultural experience as a source of attitude change

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Validation of the western ontario rotator cuff index in patients with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair: A study protocol

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is described as being a successful procedure. These results are often derived from clinical general shoulder examinations, which are then classified as 'excellent', 'good', 'fair' or 'poor'. However, the cut-off points for these classifications vary and sometimes modified scores are used.</p> <p>Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is performed to improve quality of life. Therefore, disease specific health-related quality of life patient-administered questionnaires are needed. The WORC is a quality of life questionnaire designed for patients with disorders of the rotator cuff. The score is validated for rotator cuff disease, but not for rotator cuff repair specifically.</p> <p>The aim of this study is to investigate reliability, validity and responsiveness of WORC in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.</p> <p>Methods/Design</p> <p>An approved translation of the WORC into Dutch is used. In this prospective study three groups of patients are used: 1. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair; 2. Disorders of the rotator cuff without rupture; 3. Shoulder instability.</p> <p>The WORC, SF-36 and the Constant Score are obtained twice before therapy is started to measure reliability and validity. Responsiveness is tested by obtaining the same tests after therapy.</p

The consulting process in action

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THE USE OF SOCIAL RESEARCH TO IMPROVE SOCIAL PRACTICE *

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A laboratory approach to social science education

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An Investigation of Behavioral Contagion in Groups

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