Cultura

Workplace Empowerment as a Determinant of Productivity Among Administrative Personnel at the University of Pamplona

VOLUME 21, 2024

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Lesby Yadira Arregocés Carrillo, Faride Armesto Arenas, Andrea Johana Ramón Torres

Abstract

This article aims to analyze workplace empowerment as a factor associated with the productivity of administrative staff at the University of Pamplona. The study derives from a master's research project developed under a quantitative approach, with a descriptive scope, cross-sectional design, and exploratory character. Data were collected through a structured 12-item survey administered to 50 employees linked to administrative positions, complemented by documentary review. The analytical categories were empowerment, leadership, motivation, work climate, and proactivity. The results show favorable conditions regarding decisiónmaking autonomy, access to resources, leadership support, workplace climate, and inclusión within work teams. However, improvement opportunities were also identified, mainly related to the consolidation of recognition programs, continuous participation in leadership spaces, and the reduction of neutral or low perceptions of empowerment. It is concluded that workplace empowerment is a relevant strategy for strengthening administrative productivity, provided that it is managed as a sustained institutional practice rather than as an isolated action. Its contribution is reflected in autonomy, motivation, shared responsibility, initiative, and staff alignment with institutional goals

Keywords : workplace empowerment; administrative productivity; human talent; leadership; workplace climate; proactivity.
Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty