This Article presents the PSO matrix as a tool for making choices in change projects – choices for simplicity or for complexity. A good process structure is essential for a simple organization, but it is the employees and the managers who are expected to take the lead in the changes and the improvement proposals. The PSO matrix is a useful and usable instrument that promotes simplicity and respects the intelligence that is already present in the organization, particularly that of the ordinary employees. The approach leads to drastic savings. Do as much nothing as possible.
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The definition of ‘Assistive Technology’ (AT) includes both assistive products and the services or actions necessary for safe and effective provision of the assistive products to people who need them. International standards and product specifications exist for assistive products. Despite huge unmet need for effective AT provision, a variety of service delivery models across different countries, and a shortage of personnel trained in this field, nowidely useable and accepted AT service provision guidelines currently exist. Aligned with contemporary global initiatives to improve access to AT, a scoping review was commissioned to inform the development of globally useable provision guidance. The aim was to deliver a rapid scoping review of the literature regarding quality guidelines for AT service provision. Method: The rapid scoping review utilised a two-tiered approach to identifying relevant publications: 1) systematic search of academic databases; 2) consultation with assistive technology organisations. The review was conducted in March 2023 across four databases (Medline, CINAHL, SCOPUS and Google Scholar) with no date limitations. Systematic outreach to international and global AT networks was used to access expert informants. Non-English publications were included utilizing Google Translate and support from expert informants to verify content. Analysis was guided by the body of work on quality AT provision and service delivery processes in Europe, as well as the World Health Organization-GATE 5P framework for strengthening access to AT. Results: The search strategies yielded 41 publications from diverse countries, and directed at differing assistive products, personnel and provision contexts. Results are reported from the charted data through to the data extraction framework, including type of publication, study design, audience and reach. We report on the type of AT and the AT provision ecosystem elements discussed, and service delivery process or steps and quality criteria service delivery. Conclusion: This review did not find established guidelines or standards for service provision, but it did identify key service delivery steps which may form part of such guidelines, and many of the 3 publications included mentioned the need for practice guidelines. Despite different contexts such as type of assistive product, recipient of the guidance, language, location and authorship, core elements of AT provision including service delivery steps can be identified. Consideration regarding the nuances of vocabulary, of process, and of enabling flexible foci, is recommended in systematizing globally applicable guidance. This review offers a strong starting point for developing guidance for assistive technology provision to meet global need.
This Article presents the PSO matrix as a tool for making choices in change projects – choices for simplicity or for complexity. A good process structure is essential for a simple organization, but it is the employees and the managers who are expected to take the lead in the changes and the improvement proposals. The PSO matrix is a useful and usable instrument that promotes simplicity and respects the intelligence that is already present in the organization, particularly that of the ordinary employees. The approach leads to drastic savings. Do as much nothing as possible.
Youth GEMS zal vijf jaar lang onderzoek doen naar genetische en omgevingsfactoren die van invloed zijn op de geestelijke gezondheid van jongeren. Doel Dit project beoogt middels vroegdetectie en het gebruik van vroegtijdige interventies het welzijn te bevorderen van jongeren die o.a. zijn blootgesteld aan traumatische ervaringen. Resultaten Het opzetten van een internationaal netwerk van jongere ervaringsdeskundigen, het ontwikkelen van instrumenten en tools. Looptijd 01 juni 2022 - 01 juni 2026 Aanpak Participatief actieonderzoek met jongeren in combinatie met neurobiologische en klinische studies maken deel uit van de aanpak. Samenwerking met kennispartners Universiteit Maastricht, (Nederland) UMCU, (Nederland) MPI, (Germany) RCSI & UCD (Ireland) UNEXE & Kings College London, University London, Cardiff University, EYMH (UK) University Barcelona & CRG, HGM (Spain) TU (Estonia) CNCPY, (Serbia) ABACUS, (Italy) University of Queensland Australia (associated partner) Relevantie/impact Vanuit UMC Utrecht en Hogeschool Utrecht zal in samenwerking met Euro Youth Mental Health gewerkt worden aan het opzetten van een Europese leergemeenschap van ervaringsdeskundige jongeren. Zij zullen op basis van collectieve ervaringen feedback geven op de verschillende projectonderdelen en mede helpen het bewustzijn onder jongeren én professionals te vergroten, onder andere met behulp van e-health. Deze e-health zal ook benut gaan worden in diverse onderwijssettingen.
