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- Analysis of research ideas: combining metaphors for researchPublication . Morais, Ricardo; Martins, Carlos; Kansikas, JuhaThis paper presents a framework – idea puzzle – for scientific analysis of research ideas. Analysis of research ideas is included in research planning ahead of research implementation and reporting. Research planning is traditionally based on the project metaphor for research which specifies linear tasks, deliverables and deadlines. Such a metaphor does not make explicit, however, decisions which are implicit in research tasks. This gap is fulfilled by the jigsaw puzzle metaphor which specifies interdependent and iterative decisions instead. Idea puzzle framework illustrates the jigsaw puzzle metaphor since it is a synthesis of scientific method in twenty one decisions. Such decisions specify the theoretical, empirical, methodological, rhetoric, and authorial context of a research idea. The main benefits of idea puzzle framework are twofold. On the one hand, it facilitates the learning and teaching of scientific method. On the other hand, it accelerates the scientific generation, analysis, planning, and evaluation of research ideas.
- How entrepreneurial orientation and stakeholder engagement shape innovation at family businessPublication . Monarca, Adélia; Martins, Carlos; Torres, Isabel; Barradas, Daniel; Guerreiro, Miguel; Rodrigues, PauloPURPOSE OF THE RESEARCH The importance of innovation today is fully recognized by both academic and business communities (Chesbrough, 2006). The sustainability of family-owned enterprises involves linking innovation with the entrepreneurial orientation of their decision makers (Kaufmann and Shams, 2015; Bughin, Chui and Johnson, 2008; Smith and Lohrke, 2008). This paper aims to verify how the entrepreneurial orientation of Family Business (FB) allows them to adopt innovation to become sustainable in the long term.
- How entrepreneurial orientation and stakeholder engagement shape innovation culture at family businessPublication . Martins, Carlos; Monarca, Adélia; Torres, Isabel; Rodrigues, PaulaThe paper aims to verify how the Entrepreneurial Orientation (EO) of Family Business (FB), through the Stakeholders Engagement (SE), develops an Innovation Culture (IC) – ideas, learning through try-error and relations network to become sustainable in the long term. The study used a qualitative approach, using sixteen interviews with current managers and other stakeholders from family businesses from different sectors of activity. The results demonstrate that FB need to analyze the current state of their market, as well as its evolution (such as consumer habits and perceived risk), to plan, evolve and innovate upon the perceived changes. A successful FB achieves a positive and effective approach to deal with risk, making use of the know-how and value of employees, and the external community.
- Parenting, child development and primary care - 'Crescer em Grande!' intervention (CeG!) based on the Touchpoints approach: a cluster-randomised controlled trial protocolPublication . Fareleira, Filipa; Xavier, Maria Raúl; Velte, Julia; Teixeira, Andreia; Martins, CarlosIntroduction Despite support for parenting being already recognised as a priority, there remains a paucity of evidence on how to facilitate its adoption in regular visits of maternal and child health primary care (PC). We describe the protocol for a study to assess the effect of an innovative universal Touchpoints-based intervention - 'Crescer em Grande!' (CeG!) - when supporting the process of transition to parenthood and early infancy, at multiple PC units. Methods and analysis A cluster-randomised trial will be conducted in 12 PC units (clusters) from the Lisbon metropolitan area, Portugal. Participants will be a minimum of three family physicians and one nurse/unit, as well as 216 expecting parents and future babies until 18 months who are using the PC services. Sites will be randomised to either the CeG! or usual care. The CeG! will consist of: (1) the integration of the Touchpoints approach in PC maternal and well-child visits, with the support of 28 leaflets for parents to file in a folder; plus (2) training for PC providers on how to perform the CeG! into existing practice. Parents will be required to fill in questionnaires at point throughout their child's 18-month, mostly online. The primary outcome will be the self-perception of parental competence (Parenting Sense of Competence Scale). Other outcomes include: family functioning, couple dynamics, mental health, well-being/quality of life, psychological experience of pregnancy, attachment, child development. Acceptability, satisfaction and feasibility of CeG! will also be obtained from providers' and parents' perspectives. Costs associated with delivering the CeG! will be calculated. Study analyses will be under the principle of intention-to-treat. Ethics and dissemination Approval was obtained from the Ethics Committee of the Regional Health Administration. The results will be shared with participants and disseminated via peer-reviewed published papers, presentations at scientific and professional conferences. Trial registration number ISRCTN90692907
- 'Space to talk': a Portuguese focus group study of parents' experiences, needs and preferences in parenting support during prenatal and well-child carePublication . Fareleira, Filipa; Xavier, Maria Raul; Lima, Filipa Tavares de; Reis, Helena Sampaio; Velte, Julia; Martins, CarlosOBJECTIVE: To explore the experiences, needs and preferences of a group of parents regarding the parenting support received during prenatal and well-child care in the Portuguese National Health Service. DESIGN AND SETTING: We undertook descriptive-interpretive qualitative research running multiple focus groups in Porto, Northern Portugal. PARTICIPANTS, DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Purposive sampling was used between April and November 2018. Focus groups were conducted with 11 parents of a 0-3 years old with well-child visits done in primary care units. Thematic analysis was performed in a broadly inductive coding strategy and findings are reported in accordance with Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines. RESULTS: Three main themes were identified to describe parents' experience when participating in their children's healthcare: (1) logistics/delivery matter, including accessibility, organisation and provision of healthcare activities, unit setting and available equipment; (2) prenatal and well-child care: a relational place to communicate, with parents valuing a tripartite space for the baby, the family and the parent himself, where an available and caring health provider plays a major role and (3) parenting is challenging and looks for support, based on key points for providers to watch for and ask about, carefully explained and consensual among health providers. CONCLUSION: This study provides insight into parents' needs and healthcare practices that affect the parenting experience. To meet parents' preferences, sensitive health providers should guarantee a relational place to communicate and person-centredness, accounting for the whole family system to support healthy parenting collaboratively. Future studies are warranted to further strengthen the knowledge in the field of a population-based approach for parenting support.