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Virtual reality education program for women with uterine tumors treated by high-intensity focused ultrasound

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Virtual reality education program for women with uterine tumors treated by high-intensity focused ultrasound Author(s): Seo A Park; Jumi Lee; Hye Young Kim Abstract: This study aimed to develop and determine the effects of a nursing education program using virtual reality (VR) for women with uterine tumors undergoing treatment with high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). Various nursing education methods need to be developed alongside new treatment methods and their effects should be clinically verified. Nursing intervention using VR has recently been attempted. The study comprises a pre- and post-test design with a non-equivalent control group. We assigned 54 women to experimental (n = 26) and control (n = 28) groups. The patients were diagnosed with benign uterine tumors and were treated with HIFU at two women's hospitals in D city. Data collected from these hospitals were analyzed using descriptive statistics, a pre-test of homogeneity, independent t-tests, and repeated measures analysis of variance. In the experimental group, uncertainty (t = 4.26, p < 0.001) and anxiety (t = 4.09, p < 0.001) were significantly lower compared to the control group. However, nursing satisfaction was significantly higher in the experimental group than in the control group (t = -4.50, p < 0.001). The VR education program is an educational nursing intervention that reduces uncertainty and anxiety and improves nursing satisfaction among women with uterine tumors treated by HIFU. We suggest that future nursing research integrates and converges disciplines according to progressive treatment methods and technological advancements for patients.

Trust, Long-term Orientation, and Relationship Performance: A Perspective of Distribution Management on Supply Chain

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Trust, Long-term Orientation, and Relationship Performance: A Perspective of Distribution Management on Supply Chain Author(s): Changjoon LEE; Soohyo KIM Abstract: Purpose: This study sheds light on the need for trust in buyer-seller relationships in supply chains and explores why long-term orientation is important. It also investigates the effect on relationship performance. This study provides implication on how to build robust supply chains. Methodology: A survey was conducted with firms with supply chains in South Korea. A total of 350 valid questionnaires were analyzed through Entrust Survey-a sampling company. Structural equation modeling (SPSS 18.0 and AMOS) was employed to test the hypotheses. Results: Cognitive trust had a positive effect on emotional trust. Emotional trust had a positive effect on long-term orientation but did not have a significant effect on relationship performance. Long-term orientation was proportionate to relationship performance. Conclusions: Trust is a critical factor in supply chains. As business environments are rapidly changing, the uncertainties are also meaningful. Supply chains have collapsed owing to COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the U.S.-China trade war, and they are only just recently being rebuilt. Maintaining relationships with supply-chain partners is vital, and promoting cognitive and emotional trust is necessary.

Revisiting theory of social capital: Can the internet make a difference?

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Revisiting theory of social capital: Can the internet make a difference? Author(s): Kee Hoon Chung; Dong Chul Shim; Hyun Hee Park Abstract: In recent years, scholars of public administration have increasingly sought to understand the determinants of social trust. Thus, the current study revisits one of the oldest theories and seemingly the most controversial theory for generating social trust, that is, the theory of social capital. Although the theory contends that all voluntary associations can generate social trust by serving as a school of democracy, empirical evidence has been weak and inconsistent. Against this backdrop, this study explores a working theory that the more individuals rely on the Internet to obtain information the more the use of the Internet could substitute for the functions of associations as a school of democracy. Specifically, the Internet might serve as a hub for lowering the cost of cooperation and enhancing bridging networks. The Internet and associations interchangeably complement one another. Thus, we hypothesize that their effect on social trust is highest under the joint influence than it is under the individual influence. Panel data analysis confirms this notion because only their interaction effect is significant and positive. Additional analysis also confirms that such an effect remains, regardless of the types of association.

Can shared leadership stimulate team members’ proactive behaviour? Exploring through the bridge of psychological empowerment

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Can shared leadership stimulate team members’ proactive behaviour? Exploring through the bridge of psychological empowerment Author(s): Jue Wang; Hae Kim; Thi Bich Hanh Tran Abstract: With the aim of investigating shared leadership in conjunction with team members’ proactive behaviours, the main focus of this study is on the role of job crafting and knowledge sharing, as well as psychological empowerment as a potential mediator in the process. A survey research design was utilised in this study to gather data from 186 highly technical and knowledge-based members of different teams of South Korean firms. The results indicated that shared leadership is effective in a team context, positively affects members’ job crafting and knowledge sharing in a team context, and strongly promotes psychological empowerment. Furthermore, we found the intermediary effects of psychological empowerment. As oneof the first to theoretically clarify, this study empirically tests and proves that shared leadership is a crucial antecedent for motivation and positive behaviours of team members. With the enlightening findings, the study offers valuable implications for leaders and managers to manage teams effectively.