Impact is an increasingly significant part of academia internationally, both in centralised assessment processes (for example, UK) and funder drives towards knowledge mobilisation Canada). However, narrowly focused measurement-centric approaches can encourage short-termism, paradigms overlook the scale effort needed to convert research into effect. With no ‘one size fits all’ template possible for impact, it essential that ability comprehend critically assess impact strengthened within...

Sexual harassment prevention within universities is a critical issue that influenced through the framing of institutional policies. This study employs feminist discourse analysis to examine construction sexual in policies 30 English universities. The focuses on how these describe power dynamics and impact harassment. findings reveal dominant line with Equality Act (Gov.uk, 2010) frames as against protected characteristic, limited attention role or image perpetrator. Alternative discourses...

For research to translate into impact, knowledge must be effectively mobilised beyond the academic domain. However, there is little consensus on competencies (skills) required. This paper describes development of a competency framework. Four existing broker frameworks were synthesised through process (1) extraction, (2) categorisation, (3) cleaning and (4) re-categorisation. A final set 80 distinct, actively-phrased in 11 categories was produced. provides first comprehensive framework for...

Objectives To explore teenagers' beliefs about emergency contraception (EC) within a Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) framework.Methods Six single sex focus groups comprising total 25 female and 23 male pupils aged 13–16 years conducted in schools Central England.Results Attitudes to were mainly positive the rewards avoiding teenage pregnancy. Participants had effectiveness EC, although knowledge crucial time limits varied. EC use was more socially acceptable than pregnancy, yet both...

<ns4:p>Building on the concept of ‘impact literacy’ established in a previous paper from Bayley and Phipps, here we extend principles impact literacy light further insights into sector practice. More specifically, focus three additions needed response to sector-wide growth impact: (1) differential levels literacy; (2) institutional environment for impact; (3) issues ethics values research impact. This invites consider relevance all dimensions establishing, maintaining strengthening within...

This article describes the development of an intervention that aims to increase quantity and quality parent—child communication about sex relationships. The has been designed as part a local strategic approach teenage pregnancy sexual health. process findings Intervention Mapping (IM), tool for theory-and evidence-based interventions, are presented. involves detailed assessment difficulties parents experience in communicating with their children translated into program change objectives...

<h3>Background:</h3> Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is a systematic approach to investigations, and applied in many healthcare settings within comprehensive patient safety systems. The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) England Wales commissioned survey evaluation of its national training programme which consisted 3-day workshops internet support materials. <h3>Methods:</h3> Anonymous 374 health professionals immediately after they attended the (T1), further 350 participants 6 months (T 2),...

This study aimed to develop and implement an intervention, delivered via a website Web app, increase the uptake of sexual health services by young people. The intervention was co-designed with group 10 Intervention mapping used guide development. To identify barriers facilitators access services, three focus groups 24 people aged 13 19 years, interviews 12 professionals recruited from across range social were conducted. Data analyzed using content analysis. Evidence supplemented through...

With ongoing concerns about the sexual health and wellbeing of young people, there is increasing need to innovate intervention approaches. Engaging parents as agents support their children, alongside capitalising on increasingly sophisticated technological options could jointly enhance support. Converting existing programmes into interactive game based has potential broaden learning access whilst preserving behaviour change technique fidelity. However acceptability this approach viability...

This is a critique of two articles by Professors Doob and Foltz describing the conception execution group dynamics workshop for Belfast inhabitants which took place in Scotland 1972. The theoretical background, practical execution, subsequent social political impact are assessed. authors consider that goals exercise were ill-defined mutually contradictory. Because this, was ineffective its own terms harmful to many participants.

This study applied a theory-based questionnaire to examine the behaviours and beliefs of all practice staff who may be involved in offering chlamydia screens young people aged 15-25 years old. We aimed identify potential influencing factors organisational constraints, which amenable change.The National Chlamydia Screening Programme offers opportunistic screening men women between 15 25 old have ever had sexual intercourse primary care is second largest source screens. In England 15.9% target...

Experiencing sexual coercion during adolescence can lead to adverse psychological and physical health outcomes for those affected. Eliminatingsuch experiences is important enhancingadolescent wellbeing, the provision of good quality relationships sex education (RSE) needed. Engaging young people in sensitive subjectmatters RSE be challenging, using Serious Gaming technology may support educators this process. This paper describes use Intervention mapping (IM) development a serious game on...

In Britain, teenage pregnancy is seen as both a cause and consequence of social exclusion. The emphasis on 'prevention' limited conception 'support' within the Teenage Pregnancy Strategy (Social Exclusion Unit, ) positions parenthood for young people negative choice; this dominant discourse likely to influence people's reproductive decisions experiences. With in mind, article focuses key finding from multidisciplinary empirical research study, conducted city West Midlands England, which...

<ns3:p>Building on the concept of ‘impact literacy’ established in a previous paper from Bayley and Phipps, here we extend principles impact literacy light further insights into sector practice. More specifically, focus three additions needed response to sector-wide growth impact: (1) differential levels literacy; (2) institutional environment for impact; (3) issues ethics values research impact. This invites consider relevance all dimensions establishing, maintaining strengthening within...

Abstract Modernization of health services is a priority in the UK requiring changes working practices all staff, and improved teamworking prerequisite effective service delivery. This study evaluates short teambuilding course delivered to professionals. A longitudinal survey design was used assess feasibility change individual perceptions team roles functioning, communication skills by questionnaires immediately after (time 1), at 3 months 2) 6 3). Three (Team Development Measure,...

Building on the concept of “impact literacy” established in a previous paper from Bayley and Phipps, here we extend principles impact literacy light further insights into sector practice. More specifically, focus three additions needed response to sector-wide growth impact: (1) differential levels literacy; (2) institutional environment for impact; (3) issues ethics values research impact. This invites consider relevance all dimensions establishing, maintaining strengthening within...

Following the 2014 UK Research Excellence Framework (REF), attention across Higher Education sector is turning to embedding impact measurement within organisation.Impact defined as social, financial and environmental effects of research.Planning capturing however a difficult resource-intensive activity, demanding both strategic commitment infrastructure support.A means systematically capture monitor organisation crucial continued research success.In addition, with data an emerging practice,...

Background: Positive adolescent sexual health is supported by effective school-based sex education. Methods to promote positive need reflect determinants of contraception intention, which must include understanding gender and age (year group) differences. To date, there has been limited theory-based exploration these in school participants, placing limitations on educators tailor learning most effectively. Methods: Cross-sectional survey data were collected from UK pupils (n = 1378) aged...