The German volunteer service

The German Volunteer Service (GVS) is an institution whose cooperation in development aid applies especially to such programmes aimed at making a concrete contribution to the emancipation of economically and socially weak groups. Since 1963 the service has sent more than 4,000 volunteers to developing countries.     

Understanding the effect of market orientation on circular economy practices: The mediating role of closed-loop orientation in German SMEs

The implementation of circular economy (CE) practices is considered a key driver towards sustainable development of firms. Earlier studies point to the general strategic approach of market orientation as an antecedent to CE practice implementation. Still, insights are limited as the mechanisms underlying this relationship remain unclear. Based on a sample of 121 German small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), we empirically examine how the strategic approach of closed-loop orientation mediates the relationship between market orientation and the implementation of three types of CE practices. Using structural equation modelling, we find that while market orientation is positively related to all three types of CE practices, closed-loop orientation mediates these relationships for only two. Our study extends CE literature by suggesting that market orientation is translated into closed-loop orientation to spur CE practice implementation. We also offer a differentiated understanding of CE practice implementation in the context of German SMEs.     

Patienten strukturiert entlassen

Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit und Prozesssteuerung - Seit der erfolgreichen Implementierung des Nationalen Expertenstandards „Entlassungsmanagement in der Pflege“ 2003 haben sich viele Kliniken ausführlich mit der strukturierten und standardisierten Entlassung von Patienten befasst. Jetzt ist dieser Standard aktualisiert und den ver?nderten Rahmenbedingungen angepasst worden.     

Things Fall Apart: Health Consequences of Mass Imprisonment for African American Women

In this article, we examine the possible impact of mass imprisonment on the physical health of African American women. Specifically, we focus on a variety of mechanisms through which mass imprisonment may increase the risk of having three major chronic health conditions that are risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD): hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. This approach is distinctive in that it provides a broad theoretical framework through which mass imprisonment might harm the physical health of African American women in ways separate from the pathways linking mass imprisonment to their risk of contracting infectious diseases (especially HIV and other STIs), which has been the emphasis of most research in this area. In order to draw these connections, we begin by briefly discussing what mass imprisonment is and its social consequences. We then discuss our three CVD risk factors, documenting disparities between white and African American women in these risk factors and discussing mechanisms through which mass imprisonment might contribute to these disparities. We close by discussing the data needed to test our hypotheses and suggesting some avenues for future research.     

Entlassungsmanagement in der Praxis

Umsetzung des aktualisierten Expertenstandards - Die sozial- und gesundheitspolitischen Rahmenbedingungen haben sich ver?ndert. Mehr denn je ist die Sicherstellung der Versorgungskontinuit?t eine wichtige pflegerische Aufgabe. Wie das prozessorientiert und berufsgruppenübergreifend gelingt, zeigt ein Projekt aus der Berliner Charité.