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Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten neu gedacht: Hochschule Burgenland nutzt Chatbot als Assistenten für die Themendisposition
No full textWomen ‘s perception on the quality of maternal and newborn care during the COVID-19 pandemic in German-speaking countries: Findings from the IMAgiNE EURO project comparing data from Germany, Switzerland and Austria
No full textGesundheit und Nachhaltigkeit am Arbeitsplatz gemeinsam gedacht: Argumente, Qualitätskriterien und Praxisanregungen zur Verknüpfung der beiden Themen im Setting Betrieb
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Web accessibility gaps in online video platforms: video services ahead of the European Accessibility Act (EAA)
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18. Forschungsforum der österreichischen Fachhochschulen, 7.-8. Mai 2025, FH Campus Wien, Poster
No full textThe Association Between Women's Perception of Birth During the Pandemic, Companion of Choice and Support From Health Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study in 20 Countries in the WHO European Region
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Background
Mitigation measures implemented in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic led to significant changes in maternity care across Europe, including restrictions on companions during labor and birth. This cross‐sectional study explores the association between the presence of a companion of choice and a positive perception of the birth experience. Additionally, it explores the association between health professionals' attention, assistance, and availability during labor and birth and a positive perception of birth.
Methods
We utilized a structured, validated online questionnaire, available in 25 languages, to assess the quality of maternal care during the COVID‐19 pandemic from women's perspectives. We conducted logistic regression to explore associations between variables related to the presence of a companion of choice, health professionals' attention, assistance, and availability, and positive perceptions of birth, when controlled for confounders, including birth mode and medical interventions.
Results
Responses from 48,039 women across 20 countries in the WHO European Region were included. Always having a companion of choice during birth (aOR: 2.11) and always receiving adequate care from health professionals (assistance aOR: 2.12, attention aOR: 36.64, availability aOR: 2.12) were associated with positive birth perception. Instrumental births (aOR: 0.76), episiotomies (aOR: 0.74), fundal pressure (aOR: 0.52), and cesarean births (planned aOR: 0.80, unplanned prelabor aOR: 0.60, unplanned in‐labor aOR: 0.52) were associated with less positive birth perceptions.
Discussion
This study highlights the critical role of having a chosen companion and receiving adequate attention, assistance, and availability from health professionals in promoting positive birth perceptions, even in times of crisis such as the COVID‐19 pandemic. Ensuring the presence of a companion of choice and comprehensive professional support is crucial for delivering high‐quality, respectful maternity care
Unlocking Potential: The Effects of Knowledge Databases on Work Performance and Job Satisfaction in SMES
No full textThis qualitative study investigates the impact of implementing a Wiki-based knowledge management system on job satisfaction and performance in a medium-sized enterprise (SME) operating in the pool construction industry in Western Europe. This study aims to address the conflicting findings in the literature regarding the relationship between knowledge management, job satisfaction, and employee performance as well as the lack of research in the context of Western European SMEs. Using a qualitative methodology, the study provides nuanced insights into the effects of specific knowledge management processes, such as knowledge acquisition, sharing, generation, codification, and preservation, at different organisational levels. The results showed that the implementation of the Wiki-based knowledge database led to significant improvements in job satisfaction, mainly because of the ease of finding information and streamlining work processes. However, the system’s ability to fully meet employees' specific knowledge needs influences their satisfaction levels. This study also highlights the differential impact of knowledge management processes at different organisational levels, with middle management and professionals benefiting more than top management and administrative staff. The findings are consistent with previous research indicating a positive relationship between knowledge management practices and job satisfaction and support the notion that well-structured and accessible knowledge resources can lead to better job performance. This study contributes to the field by offering a rich, qualitative perspective on the implementation of Wiki-based knowledge systems in the specific context of the pool construction industry in Western Europe, providing valuable insights for both researchers and practitioners in the fields of knowledge management and organisational behaviour
