Article
Geography
Kevin Keenan, LaTasha Dehaan
Summary: This paper explores the changes in traditional concepts and methods of urban policy analysis and outcomes when the concept of place is prioritized. By reviewing the public policy literature and conducting a qualitative case study in Charleston, SC, the authors conclude that urban policy analysis can benefit from incorporating place marketing and branding. They also find that street-level bureaucrats play a role in shaping urban change through their understanding of place, and that municipal workers contribute to aesthetic consent through a place ontology rather than growth machine structures.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Shuai Yuan, Zhixia Chen, Mei Sun
Summary: This study, based on the self-determination theory, examines the influence of discretion on street-level bureaucrats' work behavior, particularly their taking charge behavior (TCB). The results show that discretion positively predicts street-level bureaucrats' TCB. Furthermore, the study finds that discretion is positively related to TCB through the mediator of public service motivation (PSM).
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Management
Danielle A. Tucker, Jane Hendy, Theopisti Chrysanthaki
Summary: The study suggests that policy alienation is a process that develops over time, affected by cumulative misalignment between different policy implementation contexts. Shared alienation experience among co-worker groups contributes to further misalignment, and frontline staff's discretion in responding to policy alienation can either enhance or destroy policy implementation.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joeri Vermeulen, Ronald Buyl, Ans Luyben, Valerie Fleming, Maaike Fobelets
Summary: This study aimed to explore the views of maternity care stakeholders on the professional autonomy of Belgian midwives. Focus group interviews were conducted with a heterogeneous group of 27 stakeholders. The analysis resulted in five themes, including the importance of education, competence, experience, safe and quality care, and collaboration. Establishing a collaborative framework and implementing interprofessional education are crucial for ensuring safe and quality care while supporting midwives' professional autonomy and professionalisation.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Sperling, Efrat Shadmi, Anat Drach-Zahavy, Shirly Luz
Summary: This study examines the factors that facilitate nurse champions' engagement with radical projects through a network theory lens, treating their actions as street-level bureaucrats (SLBs). The findings suggest that high network density and role diversity contribute to the promotion of innovation by nurse champions through professional advice.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Ozge Karaevli, Gozde Ceven, Mithat Korumaz
Summary: The study investigates the implementation process of the 2023 Education Vision policy in Istanbul through the experiences of 10 street-level bureaucrats. The findings reveal conflicting perspectives among education stakeholders, varying priorities within the policy, and barriers faced by street-level bureaucrats. The study suggests adopting a hybrid approach combining top-down and bottom-up methods for successful policy implementation.
ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF EDUCATION
(2022)
Article
Public Administration
Sagi Gershgoren, Nissim Cohen
Summary: The administration of street-level bureaucrats requires understanding of the factors that influence their decision-making when choosing between claims made by the state or by citizens. This lack of understanding can lead to a perception that street-level bureaucrats have a state-preference bias, which affects public service delivery and citizens' perception of governance. This study examines the decisions made by street-level bureaucrats in resolving disputes between citizens and state officials, and finds a correlation between their characteristics and state favoritism in their resolutions. The findings suggest that policymakers can promote street-level bureaucrats' pro-citizen tendencies through citizen administrative participation-based influencers.
AMERICAN REVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(2023)
Article
Management
Mathew Johnson, Miguel Martinez Lucio, Damian Grimshaw, Laura Watt
Summary: This article explores the factors influencing an inclusive approach to labor market activation for clients facing multiple barriers to work through a dynamic analysis of the interplay between structure and agency. The study finds that giving advisers and job coaches greater discretion and freedom in supporting clients and building relationships with employers can lead to better outcomes. However, the tension between personalization and swift labor market insertion often results in a fallback to traditional employability interventions.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhe Zhu, Yingying Liu, Nan Zhang, Zongchao Peng
Summary: This study finds that both public service motivation (PSM) and operating policies can influence the risk decisions of local government leaders during crises, and operating policies can moderate the relationship between PSM and risk decisions. Theoretical and policy implications for crisis management are discussed.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Veronica Millicent Dzomeku, Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah, Emmanuel Kweku Nakua, Pascal Agbadi, Jody R. Lori, Peter Donkor
Summary: This study assessed the impact of a four-day Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) training workshop on midwives in Ghana. Four months after the training, midwives reported positive changes in their relationship with childbearing women and identified barriers in healthcare facilities that hinder RMC practices. Recommendations included providing logistics for alternative birthing positions and ensuring privacy for women in the labor ward.
Article
Management
Sagi Gershgoren, Nissim Cohen
Summary: This study examines street-level resolutions and finds that those made by mixed-teams consisting of career members and non-career lay-official members have a higher tendency to favor the citizens' claims.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Political Science
Gabriela Lotta, Charles Kirschbaum
Summary: This study examines how street-level bureaucrats categorize citizens within conceptual systems, noting differences in categorization and actions proposed based on different social contexts. The findings suggest that contextual triggers influence the categorization system used by teachers, affecting the actions taken and subsequently the level of support provided to students.
POLICY AND POLITICS
(2021)
Article
Political Science
Nissim Cohen, Neomi F. Aviram
Summary: It is suggested by scholars that considering street-level policy entrepreneurship is necessary for a full understanding of policy processes, leading to a call for more resources to be devoted to this important link. The symposium aims to enhance understanding of this still underresearched area, exploring how bureaucrats who interact with the public on a daily basis influence policy design and assessing the contribution of the papers in the existing scholarly debate. Challenges of studying street-level policy entrepreneurship will be reflected upon, with future research avenues suggested.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(2021)
Article
Political Science
Jasper Eshuis, Noortje de Boer, Erik Hans Klijn
Summary: This article investigates the predictive ability of emotional intelligence (EI) on the individual performance of street-level bureaucrats (inspectors), revealing a significant association between EI and performance. The ability of inspectors to appraise others' emotions and intelligently utilize their own emotions is positively correlated with performance, while the capacity to regulate one's emotions is negatively correlated with perceived encountered aggression.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Maryam Moridi, Farzaneh Pazandeh, Barbara Potrata
Summary: The study revealed that Iranian midwives generally lack sufficient knowledge and practice of respectful maternity care, especially in preventing mistreatment. To address this issue, a tailored educational program to improve midwives' knowledge and practice, along with providing emotional support, is recommended.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Elsa Montgomery, Kaat De Backer, Abigail Easter, Laura A. Magee, Jane Sandall, Sergio A. Silverio
Summary: The study explores the psycho-social experiences of women who received maternity care and gave birth in South London during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through virtual interviews with 23 women, data were collected, analyzed, and a theory of 'Navigating uncertainty alone' was developed. Findings suggest that women's pregnancy and childbirth journeys during the pandemic had both positive and negative experiences, with issues such as lack of relational care, denial of embodied experiences, and being removed from support networks being significant.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Louise H. Hull, Kirstie Coxon, Mary Bollard, Pauline Cross, Paul T. Seed, Andrew H. Shennan, Jane Sandall
Summary: This study evaluated the implementation and effectiveness of the POPPIE care model, which combines midwifery continuity of care with a specialist obstetric clinic, for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth in London, UK. The results showed that the POPPIE model was feasible, acceptable, and implemented with high fidelity and sustainability. The importance of this study lies in providing a new care model for improving the care of pregnant women at risk of preterm birth.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Naomi Carlisle, Angharad Care, Dilly O. C. Anumba, Sonia Dalkin, Jane Sandall, Andrew H. Shennan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the number of preterm birth surveillance clinics in England and the management of care for women at risk of preterm birth. The results of an online survey showed a 160% increase in preterm birth surveillance clinics in the past four years. While variations in care still exist, the majority of hospitals have managed to increase their services under the challenging circumstances of the COVID pandemic without additional funding.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sophie Bright, Francis Moses, Alex Ridout, Betty Sam, Mariama Momoh, Venetia Goodhart, Francis Smart, Margaret Mannah, Sattu Issa, Simren Herm-Singh, Fiona Reid, Paul T. Seed, James Bunn, Andrew Shennan, Katrin Augustin, Jane Sandall
Summary: This study retrospectively evaluated the adoption of CRADLE in Sierra Leone and found that the complexity related to the technology and organizational context influenced its adoption, resulting in inter-district variation. Key strategies mentioned to mitigate these issues included transparent communication, encouraging localized adaptations, and selecting champions with strong soft skills.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Hannah Rayment-Jones, James Harris, Angela Harden, Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Jane Sandall
Summary: Specialist models of maternity care that provide continuity can improve birth outcomes for women with social risk factors, by offering practical and emotional support and personalized healthcare information. However, these models are not a solution to all social inequalities and overall improvement is needed in the maternity system.
Article
Nursing
L. Brigante, K. Coxon, C. Fernandez Turienzo, J. Sandall
Summary: There is a lack of research on the experiences and views of women at higher risk of preterm birth regarding midwifery continuity of care. However, findings suggest that midwifery continuity of care can improve maternal outcomes and reduce the occurrence of preterm birth and stillbirths. Therefore, it is important to explore the experiences and views of high-risk women regarding this type of care.
Editorial Material
Pediatrics
Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Lucy November, Mangenda Kamara, Philemon Kamara, Venetia Goodhart, Alexandra Ridout, Betty Sam, Suzanne Thomas, Prince T. Williams, Jane Sandall, Andrew H. Shennan, CRIBS Collaborative Grp
LANCET CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Mary Adams, Julie Hartley, Natalie Sanford, Alexander Edward Heazell, Rick Iedema, Charlotte Bevan, Maria Booker, Maureen Treadwell, Jane Sandall
Summary: Open Disclosure (OD) is a right for service-users, an aspect of their recovery, and an important dimension of service safety improvement. This study provides a theoretical understanding of how OD works, identifies five key mechanisms for successful OD, and explores the contextual factors that influence it.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Sergio A. A. Silverio, Kaat De Backer, Jeremy M. M. Brown, Abigail Easter, Nina Khazaezadeh, Daghni Rajasingam, Jane Sandall, Laura A. A. Magee
Summary: This study investigated the experiences and perceptions of maternity care staff in South London who provided care during the pandemic. The findings revealed three types of decision-making: reflective, pragmatic, and reactive. Reflective decision-making was seen as beneficial, leading to high-quality care and innovation.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Hannah Rayment-Jones, Kathryn Dalrymple, James M. Harris, Angela Harden, Elidh Parslow, Thomas Georgi, Jane Sandall
Summary: The study evaluates access and engagement with different models of maternity care and finds that women with more social risk factors are more likely to choose specialist models that provide continuity of care. Women who receive hospital-based antenatal care are more likely to seek care late and have fewer appointments compared to community-based care. However, women accessing specialist models are more likely to have appointments with known healthcare professionals. The study highlights the importance of community-based specialist models in improving access and reducing inequalities.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Tanya Robbins, Andrew Shennan, Jane Sandall, Tigist Eshetu Guangul, Rahel Demissew, Ahmed Abdella, Rosie Mayston, Charlotte Hanlon
Summary: This study identifies systemic barriers to providing quality, person-centered care for pre-eclampsia in Ethiopian hospitals. Inconsistent availability of resources and support undermine staff efforts, and the application of policies exacerbates inequities in care. Staff improvise with limited resources and knowledge, and social hierarchies and punitive cultures challenge communication, documentation, and supportive environments for quality improvement.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Shawn Walker, Emma Spillane, Kate Stringer, Amy Meadowcroft, Tisha Dasgupta, Sian M. Davies, Jane Sandall, Andrew Shennan
Summary: OptiBreech Care is a feasible approach for providing care to breech presentation at term, with the goal of supporting physiologic breech birth attended by trained professionals. The study aimed to assess the feasibility of implementing OptiBreech team care prior to a planned pilot randomized controlled trial.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Alexandra E. Ridout, Francis L. Moses, Simren Herm-Singh, Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Paul T. Seed, Venetia Goodhart, Nicola Vousden, Betty Sam, Mariama Momoh, Daniel Kamara, Katy Kuhrt, Sorie Samura, Candace Beoku-Betts, Alice Hurrell, Kate Bramham, Sartie Kenneh, Francis Smart, Lucy Chappell, Jane Sandall, Andrew Shennan
Summary: The CRADLE-5 trial aims to investigate the effectiveness of national scale-up of the CRADLE intervention in reducing maternal and fetal mortality and severe maternal adverse outcomes, while understanding the strategies for adoption, integration, and sustainability in low-resource settings.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zahra Khan, Zoe Vowles, Cristina Fernandez Turienzo, Zenab Barry, Lia Brigante, Soo Downe, Abigail Easter, Seeromanie Harding, Alison McFadden, Elsa Montgomery, Lesley Page, Hannah Rayment-Jones, Mary Renfrew, Sergio A. A. Silverio, Helen Spiby, Nazmy Villarroel-Williams, Jane Sandall
Summary: The study aims to identify and evaluate the evidence for targeted health and social care service interventions in high-income countries that can improve health inequalities among disadvantaged populations. The findings suggest that various intervention types, such as midwifery models of care, interdisciplinary care, and community-centered services, have positive associations with both primary and secondary outcomes, although the significance and impact vary. Multi-interventional approaches, combining midwifery models of care with community-centered approaches, may enhance the effectiveness of targeted interventions for at-risk populations.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2023)
Letter
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Jenny Carter, Naomi Carlisle, Anna David, Jane Sandall, Paul Seed, Andrew Shennan, Rachel Tribe, Helena Watson
ARCHIVES OF GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Samantha Horn, Yana Litovsky, George Loewenstein
Summary: This study suggests that curiosity can be a useful tool in increasing demand for and engagement with aversive health information. By manipulating curiosity through various methods, researchers found that participants were more likely to view and engage with information about their drinking habits, cancer risk, and the sugar content in drinks. Overall, curiosity prompts provide a simple and effective way to increase engagement with aversive health information.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sandra Gillner
Summary: Despite high expectations, the extensive and rapid adoption of AI in medical diagnostics has not been realized. This study investigates the perception and navigation of AI providers in complex healthcare systems, revealing their self-organization to increase adaptability and the practices utilized to mitigate tensions within the healthcare subsystems.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fabian Duartea, Alvaro Jimenez-Molina
Summary: This study found that violence related to social protest has a significant impact on depressive symptoms, leading to an increase in depression among the population in Chile. The effect varies by gender and age, with a stronger influence on men and young adults.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nick Graetz, Carl Gershenson, Sonya R. Porter, Danielle H. Sandler, Emily Lemmerman, Matthew Desmond
Summary: Investments in stable, affordable housing may be an important tool for improving population health. This study, using administrative data, found that high rent burden, increases in rent burden during midlife, and evictions were associated with increased mortality.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wan Wei
Summary: This study explores the phenomenon of other patient participation in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), uncovering the various roles that third parties can assume during medical interactions. The findings contribute to existing research on patient resistance and triadic medical interactions, providing insights into the dynamics and implications of third-party involvement in medical consultations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Harry Scarbrough, Katie Rose M. Sanfilippo, Alexandra Ziemann, Charitini Stavropoulou
Summary: This paper examines the contribution of pilot implementation studies to the wider spread and sustainability of innovation in healthcare systems. Through an empirical examination of an innovation intermediary organization in the English NHS, the study finds that their work in mobilizing pilot-based evidence involves configuring to context, transitioning evidence, and managing the transition. The findings contribute to theory by showing how intermediary roles can support the effective transitioning of pilot-based evidence, leading to more widespread adoption and sustainability of innovation.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marta Seiz, Leire Salazar, Tatiana Eremenko
Summary: This study examines the impact of maternal educational selection on birth outcomes during an economic recession, and finds that more educated mothers are more likely to give birth during high unemployment periods. Additionally, maternal education mitigates the adverse effects of unemployment on birth outcomes and is consistently associated with better perinatal health.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jingyuan Shi, Hye Kyung Kim, Charles T. Salmon, Edson C. Tandoc Jr, Zhang Hao Goh
Summary: This study examines the influence of individual and collective norms on COVID-19 vaccination intention across eight Asian countries. The findings reveal nuanced patterns of how individual and collective social norms influence health behavioral decisions, depending on the degree of cultural tightness-looseness.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elliot Friedman, Melissa Franks, Elizabeth Teas, Patricia A. Thomas
Summary: This study found that positive relations with others have a significant impact on functional limitations and longevity in aging adults, independent of social integration and social support.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhuolin Pan, Yuqi Liu, Ye Liu, Ziwen Huo, Wenchao Han
Summary: This study examines the effects of age-friendly neighbourhood environment and functional abilities on life satisfaction among older adults in urban China. The findings highlight the importance of transportation, housing, and social and physical environment factors in influencing functional abilities and life satisfaction. The study provides valuable insights for policymakers in enhancing older adults' life satisfaction in the Chinese urban context.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2024)
