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Larsson AL, Beck I, Janlöv AC, Einberg EL. Nurse assistants' experiences of encountering patients in grief due to the death of a loved one - a qualitative study in municipal health and social care. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2024; 19:2330116. [PMID: 38493488 PMCID: PMC10946262 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2330116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024] Open
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PURPOSE The aim was to explore nurse assistants´ experiences of paying attention to and encountering patients receiving municipal health and social care, who are in grief due to the death of a loved one. METHODS A qualitative study with focus group interviews (n = 6) was conducted with nurse assistants (NAs) (n = 28) in municipal health and social care (n = 5) in southern Sweden. The data were analysed inductively using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS Three categories (1) Noticing changes in the patient, (2) Using different strategies to create a dialogue with the patient, (3) Experiencing challenges when encountering patients in grief, included eight sub-categories were identified. The result is captured in the theme of Having to be attentive to signs of grief after patients´ loss of loved ones, sensing the right time to approach and comfort, while having to cope with emotional challenges. CONCLUSIONS The NAs encountered expressions of strong emotions from patients in grief, and even expressions of a desire to end their lives. Additionally, the NAs had to deal with their own emotions that were evoked when meeting patients in grief. These challenges indicate the need for enhanced conditions in the work culture, and improved training and supervision in health and social care.
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- Anne-Lie Larsson
- The Research Platform for Collaboration for Health, Faculty of Health Science, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- The Research Platform for Collaboration for Health, Faculty of Health Science, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
- The Institute for Palliative Care, Lund University and Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden
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- The Research Platform for Collaboration for Health, Faculty of Health Science, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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- The Research Platform for Collaboration for Health, Faculty of Health Science, Kristianstad University, Kristianstad, Sweden
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Dahlberg J, Nylander E, Persson M, Shayesteh A. An uncertain uphill battle - experiences and consequences of living with lipedema. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2024; 19:2300152. [PMID: 38159285 PMCID: PMC10763886 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2023.2300152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To describe and analyse experiences of living with lipedema. Methods: Individual, semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of 12 women diagnosed with lipedema and analysed by qualitative content analysis utilizing an inductive approach. RESULTS The overarching theme, "An uncertain uphill battle against a divergent body and societal ignorance", covers the experiences of living with lipedema and is based on five categories; "Captivated by a disintegrating body", "Face the impairments of a chronic condition", "Experience social exclusion", "Need emotional support to go on" and "Mull over an insecure future". The women felt entrapped within their bodies and experienced social exclusion due to the chronic symptoms and the progressive body shape alteration caused by their illness. Having experienced deficient information on the illness, varying support from other people, and a deteriorating economic situation, the women face an uncertain future. CONCLUSIONS Symptoms and restrictions caused by lipedema affect women's livelihood and future, as there are no indications for disease improvement. Preventive work aimed at reducing health deterioration should be a priority. More research is needed to raise healthcare awareness regarding difficulties experienced by patients with lipedema.
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- Johan Dahlberg
- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Dermatology and Venereology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Dermatology and Venereology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Dermatology and Venereology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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Kirchner S, Till B, Laido Z, Niederkrotenthaler T. Suicide-Related Media Reporting With a Focus on Sexual and Gender Minority Identities. Crisis 2024. [PMID: 38597230 DOI: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000956] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Background: Little is known about the quality of media reports on suicide and prevention targeting persons with sexual or gender minority identities (LGBTQ+). Aims: To assess the quality of suicide-related media reporting of LGBTQ+ people and its consistency with media guidelines. Method: We conducted a content analysis of 5,652 media items in two US states (Washington and Oregon) published within 1 year. Results: There were only few differences in the reporting about suicide in LGBTQ+ as compared to non-LGBTQ+ reports. LGBTQ+ media items more often portrayed suicide as monocausal [Oregon: OR = 1.75, 95% CI (1.03-2.98), p = .038; Washington: OR = 3.00, 95% CI (1.81-4.97), p < .001] and linked them to adverse life experiences [OR = 2.16, 95% CI (1.38-3.38), p < .001; OR = 2.09, 95% CI (1.30-3.38), p = .002] than non-LGBTQ+ items. They also more often featured mental health experts [OR = 1.79, 95% CI (1.04-3.10), p = .034; OR = 2.12, 95% CI (1.23-3.67), p = .006] and contacts to support services [OR = 2.22, 95% CI (1.41-3.48), p < .001; OR = 2.70, 95% CI (1.64-4.45), p < .001]. Limitations: Aspects possibly influencing the portrayal of LGBTQ+ suicide and prevention beyond the characteristics listed were not investigated. Conclusion: Suicide-related media reporting related to LGBTQ+ issues features potentially beneficial aspects but tends to overlook multifactorial causes of suicide. Diverse factors contributing to LGBTQ+ suicide and prevention warrant greater attention.
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- Stefanie Kirchner
- Public Mental Health Research Unit, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Wiener Werkstaette for Suicide Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Public Mental Health Research Unit, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Wiener Werkstaette for Suicide Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Public Mental Health Research Unit, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Wiener Werkstaette for Suicide Research, Vienna, Austria
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- Public Mental Health Research Unit, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Center for Public Health, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Wiener Werkstaette for Suicide Research, Vienna, Austria
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Ferrell MJ, Schultz JJ, Adams DM. Sex estimation research trends in forensic anthropology between 2000 and 2022 in five prominent journals. J Forensic Sci 2024. [PMID: 38600623 DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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In forensic anthropology, osteological sex estimation methods are continuously reevaluated and updated to improve classification accuracies. Therefore, to gain a comprehensive understanding of recent trends in sex estimation research in forensic anthropology, a content analysis of articles published between 2000 and 2022 in Forensic Science International, the Journal of Forensic Sciences, the International Journal of Legal Medicine, the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, and Forensic Anthropology, was performed. The main goals of this content analysis were to (1) examine trends in metric versus morphological research, (2) examine which areas of the skeleton have been explored, (3) examine which skeletal collections and population affinities have been most frequently utilized, and (4) determine which statistical methods were commonly implemented. A total of 440 articles were coded utilizing MAXQDA and the resulting codes were exported for analysis. Statistical analyses were conducted utilizing the Cochran-Armitage and Jonckheere-Terpstra tests for trends, as well as Fisher-Freeman-Halton tests. The results demonstrate that sex estimation research published in these journals has prioritized metric over morphological methods. Further, the most utilized skeletal regions continue to be the skull and pelvis, while the most popular classification statistics continue to be discriminant function analysis and logistic regression. This study also demonstrates that a substantial portion of research has been conducted utilizing U.S. and Europe-based collections and limited populations. Based on these results, future sex estimation research must continue exploring the use of long bones and other postcranial elements, testing newer methods of analysis, as well as developing population-inclusive methods.
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- Morgan J Ferrell
- Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
- National Center for Forensic Science, Orlando, Florida, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, USA
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Valtonen P, Markkanen S, Järventausta K, Tenhunen M, Kalliomäki ML. More than just joy: A qualitative analysis of participant experiences during nitrous oxide sedation. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2024. [PMID: 38594960 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Nitrous oxide use is shifting from general anesthesia to sedation and pain control. Interest in novel uses of nitrous oxide in psychiatry is also growing. Thus, understanding the consequences of using nitrous oxide remains relevant. Previous quantitative research might not have fully captured the whole spectrum of nitrous oxide, whereas qualitative analysis can provide a more comprehensive description. This qualitative study aims to describe the subjective experiences of nitrous oxide use in healthy volunteers who have no prior history of recreational substance misuse. METHODS Twenty healthy male volunteers inhaled 50% nitrous oxide for 20 min. Females were excluded due to higher incidence of nausea with nitrous oxide. Afterwards, all participants answered an open-ended question about their experiences during sedation. The answers were then analyzed with inductive qualitative content analysis to identify emergent subcategories, categories, and overarching themes. RESULTS We identified two themes: nitrous oxide is mind-altering and produces sensory overload. The mind-altering properties were represented by dreamlike states and heightened emotions. Dreamlike states comprised changes in consciousness and scary, bizarre, or transcendental dreams. Pleasant dreams were not reported. Heightened emotions included euphoria, anxiety, and fear of losing control. Sensory overload consists of distorted perception, bodily sensations, and a heightened sense of surroundings. CONCLUSIONS Experiences under nitrous oxide sedation are extremely variable and not always pleasant. These findings can improve our understanding of the likes/dislikes of patients undergoing nitrous oxide sedation. Further qualitative studies should focus on the experiences of other groups, such as children or women in labor.
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- Petra Valtonen
- Department of Anesthesia, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Ear and Oral Diseases, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
- Department of Psychiatry, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
- Department of Medical Physics, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Anesthesia, Tampere University Hospital, Wellbeing Services County of Pirkanmaa, Tampere, Finland
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Gagnon MM, Brilz AR, Alberts NM, Gordon JL, Risling TL, Stinson JN. Understanding Adolescents' Experiences With Menstrual Pain to Inform the User-Centered Design of a Mindfulness-Based App: Mixed Methods Investigation Study. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2024; 7:e54658. [PMID: 38587886 DOI: 10.2196/54658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Digital interventions are increasingly popular for the provision of nonpharmacological pain interventions, but few exist for adolescents with menstrual pain. User-centered design involves incorporating users across phases of digital health intervention design, development, and implementation and leads to improved user engagement and outcomes. A needs assessment is the first step of this approach. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study was to conduct a needs assessment to understand menstrual pain management needs and preferences and mindfulness experiences, preferences, and knowledge of adolescents with menstrual pain to inform the future development of an app for managing menstrual pain. METHODS We used an explanatory sequential mixed method design that included a survey followed by focus groups. Adolescents aged 13-17 years completed a survey (n=111) and participated in focus groups (n=16). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis and synthesized to provide specific recommendations based on adolescent responses. RESULTS Adolescents (n=111) who completed the survey reported a moderate understanding of mindfulness and menstrual pain. Over three-quarters (n=87, 78%) of participants practiced some form of mindfulness and 87% (n=97) of survey participants used nonpharmacological pain management strategies. Teens had a moderate perception that mindfulness could help their menstrual pain (mean 4.51/10, SD 2.45, with higher scores suggesting more interest). Themes were generated related to mindfulness experiences, menstrual pain knowledge and experiences, and app functionality. These themes underscored adolescents' need for continued support and flexible access to mindfulness activities; their awareness of multiple influences to pain, with potential for further education in this area; and the need for menstrual pain-specific content, along with content relevant to typical day-to-day experiences of adolescents. CONCLUSIONS Adolescents with menstrual pain have an interest in using a mindfulness app for pain but have unique needs that need to be addressed to ensure app engagement and relevance for this population. Concrete recommendations for future app development are provided.
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- Michelle M Gagnon
- Department of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Child Health Evaluative Sciences, Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Bogár N, Kővágó P, Túry F. Increased eating disorder frequency and body image disturbance among fashion models due to intense environmental pressure: a content analysis. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1360962. [PMID: 38633033 PMCID: PMC11021945 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1360962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024] Open
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Introduction Female fashion models are under intense occupational pressure. The present study focuses on assessing the lived experience of fashion models with regards to their dieting and exercising habits, body image perception, eating disorder-like symptoms, and experience of abuse via self-narrated reports. Methods Series of open questions were distributed among international fashion models (N=84, mean age=23.2 years; mean BMI=16.9) selected by convenience and snowball sampling. Models from 17 countries participated. The questions targeted models' eating, exercising, dieting habits, body image perception, and eating disorder symptoms. The average word count of the transcripts was 2473.9 (SD = 2791.6). Thematic content analysis was performed on the transcripts. A total of 31 codes were created to address disordered eating and body image concerns. Results Negative body-related claims appeared in 89.3%, and positive claims in 64.3% of the models' transcripts. Negative remarks about eating were made by 45.2% of the participants, and 23.8% positively. Control over their food intake was exercised by 78.6% of the participants and 40.5% used extreme calorie restriction. Models who talked more positively about their bodies expressed significantly more frequently extreme calorie restriction. Extreme sports habits occurred in 23.8% of the transcripts, obsessive sports habits were claimed by 11.9% of participants. Self-induced vomiting was prominent in 14.3% of the answers. Criticism from other industry members was experienced by 83.3% of the participants while 44.0% received body appreciation. Body image disorder-like symptoms were expressed by 63.1% of models. Such models mentioned significantly more often content about eating disorders and talked significantly more negatively about eating. Psychological problems were mentioned by 48.8%, whereas 16.7% took part in psychotherapy. Those who partake in therapy mentioned significantly more eating disorder content in their narratives. Abuse was mentioned by 25.0% of the models. Conclusion Fashion models are experiencing increased environmental pressure to conform to the extreme slimness ideal. There is a heightened prevalence of disordered eating and other weight-controlling behaviours among fashion models to succeed in their careers. Qualitative research is crucial in understanding the more subtle dynamics in conforming to and maintaining the thin beauty ideal.
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- Nikolett Bogár
- Semmelweis University, Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Institute of Psychology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Semmelweis University, Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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Karami F, Nikbakht Nasrabadi A, Torabizadeh C, Mazaheri M, Sayadi L. The challenges of voluntary care provision for hospitalized patients with COVID-19: A qualitative study of the public volunteers' experiences. Health Expect 2024; 27:e13998. [PMID: 38403902 PMCID: PMC10895072 DOI: 10.1111/hex.13998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a remarkable increase in public volunteering for the care of hospitalized patients. They faced challenges during their voluntary care provision. This study aimed at exploring public volunteers' experiences of the challenges of the voluntary care provision to hospitalized patients with COVID-19. METHODS A descriptive qualitative study with an inductive content analysis method was conducted, 2022-2023. Eighteen public volunteers providing care to hospitalized patients with COVID-19 were purposefully selected among 10 hospitals, specialized in COVID-19 care in Tehran and Shiraz, Iran. Data were collected over 7 months through in-depth semistructured interviews and concurrently analyzed using conventional content analysis methods. FINDINGS The challenges of voluntary care provision to hospitalized patients with COVID-19 were illustrated in five main categories, each with two subcategories. The categories included structural challenges, interpersonal conflicts, financial constraints, covert participation and the deteriorating condition of care provision. The subcategories comprised lack of volunteer recruitment bases, ineffective organization of voluntary activities, pervasive distrust, heightened risk of clinical errors, conflicts between volunteer commitments and primary occupation, lack of financial support, lack of family support, isolation by friends, mental trauma and physical exhaustion. CONCLUSION Public volunteers encounter diverse challenges while providing care to hospitalized patients with COVID-19, which negatively impacts their motivation to serve. By addressing these challenges, we can create a more supportive environment for volunteers and enhance the quality of care provided to patients during public health emergencies. Identifying such challenges can assist healthcare managers and policymakers develop effective strategies to mitigate mounting difficulties and enhance volunteer services, thereby improving the overall quality of care provided to patients during public health crises. PATIENT CONTRIBUTIONS Participants were identified and recruited after the study objectives were explained in person to the managers. The participants were approached and interviewed by one author. Participation was voluntary and the participants did not receive any financial compensation for their time.
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- Fatemeh Karami
- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and MidwiferyTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and MidwiferyTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Community Based Psychiatric Care Research Center, School of Nursing and MidwiferyShiraz University of Medical SciencesShirazIran
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- Department of Nursing SciencesSophiahemmet UniversityStockholmSweden
- Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and SocietyKarolinska InstitutetStockholmSweden
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- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and MidwiferyTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Jin Y, Bowers BJ, Cotton QD, Ersig AL. Self-identified culturally related stressors that influence self-care in older adults with multiple chronic conditions: A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs 2024; 33:1550-1561. [PMID: 38151803 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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AIM To identify culturally related stressors that influence self-care in Chinese older adults with multiple chronic conditions. BACKGROUND Effective self-care can improve health outcomes for chronic conditions, but implementing self-care is challenging. Individuals with multiple chronic conditions face even more self-care complexity than those with single chronic conditions, generating additional stressors. Although stressors have been found to negatively influence self-care in multiple chronic conditions, the role of culture in generating stressors has been neglected. DESIGN This paper reports on the qualitative component of a larger mixed-methods study. Two free-response items in a survey were used to identify culturally related stressors that influence self-care. This report adhered to the SRQR guideline checklist. METHODS Data were collected between January and April 2022. One hundred and thirty-eight free text responses asking participants to identify stressors that influenced their self-care effectiveness were analysed sequentially using deductive content analysis and thematic analysis. RESULTS Findings from deductive content analysis largely confirmed published work in Western literature on stressors complicating self-care, including symptom burdens, financial strains, social disconnection, caregiving responsibilities and major life events. Findings from reflexive thematic analysis extended current literature by identifying three culturally relevant stressors: intergenerational obligations and commitments, ambivalence about receiving care and worries about potential problems. CONCLUSION Chinese older adults with multiple chronic conditions identified a wide range of stressors that impacted their day-to-day self-care. This study provided valuable insights into culturally related stressors in older adults with multiple chronic conditions. Findings deepened our knowledge of cultural influences on the success of self-care in older adults with multiple chronic conditions, suggesting the potential for reaching populations across different cultures and regions. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE Stressors that might influence self-care ability are important for nurses to assess in people with multiple chronic conditions. The design of self-care interventions should take a culturally tailored intergenerational family-centred approach to help mitigate the impact of stressors and ultimately improve patient outcomes. IMPACT What problem did the study address? Stressors documented in older adults with MCCs have all been generated from research with Western populations. China is now home to the largest population of older people in the world. Understanding the influence of culturally relevant stressors on self-care in Chinese older adults with MCCs is lacking. What were the main findings? Findings from deductive content analysis largely confirmed published work in Western literature on stressors that complicated self-care, including symptom burdens, financial strains, social disconnection, caregiving responsibilities and major life events. Findings from reflexive thematic analysis extended current literature by identifying three culturally relevant stressors in older adults with MCCs in China: intergenerational obligations and commitments, ambivalence about receiving care and worries about potential problems. Where and on whom will the research have an impact? The research will have an impact on guiding nurses' assessment of culturally relevant stressors' impact on self-care for older adults with MCCs. In addition, findings could inform research and policy development to aim at mitigating the impact of culturally based stressors on self-care. REPORTING METHOD This study adhered to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) guideline checklist. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION During the member-checking process, the validation of findings for accuracy was carried out by 10 participants, who also found resonance between these findings and their own experiences.
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- Yuanyuan Jin
- School of Nursing, Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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Alflen VEV, Pereira GS, Condé MDS, Andrade FGD, Fougeyrollas P, Silva SM. Content analysis of the Measure of the Quality of the Environment by linkage with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Physiother Res Int 2024; 29:e2089. [PMID: 38591105 DOI: 10.1002/pri.2089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study explores the linkage between the Measurement of Environmental Quality (MQE) and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). Stemming from the Human Development Model-Disability Creation Process (HDM-DCP), MQE enhances understanding of how environmental quality impacts disability development across diverse socio-cultural contexts. Integrating MQE with ICF expands the perspective on disability formation beyond HDM-DCP, encompassing ICF's functioning approach. OBJECTIVE To link the MQE with the concepts and categories of the ICF. METHODS Two health professionals with adequate taxonomic knowledge of the ICF performed the initial linkage, which was based on updated standardized rules considering all hierarchical levels of the ICF. Linkage agreement between the first two assessors was measured using the Kappa (k) coefficient and respective 95% confidence intervals. In the absence of a consensus between the two assessors (k > 0.60), a third assessor was consulted to make the arbitrary decision of the final categories linked to the MQE. RESULTS Insufficient agreement between the two assessors was found for the linkage process (k = 0.52; p < 0.001), requiring the final decision from the third assessor. At the end of the process, 26 ICF categories were linked to the main concepts (MC) measured by the 26 items of the short version of the MQE. Ten ICF categories were linked to the additional concepts (AC) measured by the MQE. Moreover, the MQE addresses the five domains of the ICF component "environmental factors," with a predominance of the "services, systems and policies" domain (MC = 45.8% and AC = 40%). CONCLUSION The linkage of the concepts measured by the MQE to ICF categories enabled mapping the content of the MQE, identifying it as a promising tool for measuring environmental factors in accordance with ICF percepts.
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- Physical Therapy Course, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Rio de Janeiro (IFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation and Social Integration (CIRRIS), Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
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- Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Nove de Julho, São Paulo, Brazil
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Semerci R, Şimşek E, Savaş E, Orhan E, Erbey F. The quality and content analysis of YouTube videos about chemotherapy for children. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2024; 71:e30865. [PMID: 38235928 DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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PURPOSE This study undertook a systematic examination of YouTube videos about chemotherapy for pediatric patients, with a primary focus on assessing the videos' quality, content, and reliability. METHOD The research was conducted by searching YouTube using the keywords "chemotherapy for children" and "chemotherapy for pediatric," employing filters for "worldwide" and "all categories." The top 100 videos, based on popularity, were selected for evaluation according to the power analysis calculation. Two independent experts in pediatric oncology reviewed these videos. Video characteristics were recorded: length, view count, likes, dislikes, view ratio, and video-like ratio. The Video Power Index was calculated to measure video popularity. The modified DISCERN and Global Quality Scale (GQS) assessed the videos for quality and reliability. RESULTS The 100 videos were analyzed. Official health institutions uploaded 54%, while independent users contributed 46%. Independent user uploads garnered significantly more views than official health institutions (p = .006). The number of likes, view ratio, and Video Power Index of independent users' videos were significantly higher than official health institutions' videos (respectively, p = .007, .007, and .008). On the other hand, the modified DISCERN score and GQS were significantly higher in YouTube videos of official health institutions than in independent users (p < .001). A strong correlation was observed between the modified DISCERN score and GQS (r = .879, p < .001). CONCLUSION This study provides valuable insights into the YouTube videos on pediatric chemotherapy, emphasizing the need to improve the quality and reliability of online health information for this vulnerable population.
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- Remziye Semerci
- Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, School of Nursing, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Nursing Education Department, Koç University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology Oncology & BMT Unit, School of Medicine, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Ng R, Indran N. #ProtectOurElders: Analysis of Tweets About Older Asian Americans and Anti-Asian Sentiments During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e45864. [PMID: 38551624 PMCID: PMC10984343 DOI: 10.2196/45864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND A silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic is that it cast a spotlight on a long-underserved group. The barrage of attacks against older Asian Americans during the crisis galvanized society into assisting them in various ways. On Twitter, now known as X, support for them coalesced around the hashtag #ProtectOurElders. To date, discourse surrounding older Asian Americans has escaped the attention of gerontologists-a gap we seek to fill. Our study serves as a reflection of the level of support that has been extended to older Asian Americans, even as it provides timely insights that will ultimately advance equity for them. OBJECTIVE This study explores the kinds of discourse surrounding older Asian Americans during the COVID-19 crisis, specifically in relation to the surge in anti-Asian sentiments. The following questions guide this study: What types of discourse have emerged in relation to older adults in the Asian American community and the need to support them? How do age and race interact to shape these discourses? What are the implications of these discourses for older Asian Americans? METHODS We retrieved tweets (N=6099) through 2 search queries. For the first query, we collated tweets with the hashtag #ProtectOurElders. For the second query, we collected tweets with an age-based term, for example, "elderly" or "old(er) adults(s)" and either the hashtag #StopAAPIHate or #StopAsianHate. Tweets were posted from January 1, 2020, to August 1, 2023. After applying the exclusion criteria, the final data set contained 994 tweets. Inductive and deductive approaches informed our qualitative content analysis. RESULTS A total of 4 themes emerged, with 50.1% (498/994) of posts framing older Asian Americans as "vulnerable and in need of protection" (theme 1). Tweets in this theme either singled them out as a group in need of protection because of their vulnerable status or discussed initiatives aimed at safeguarding their well-being. Posts in theme 2 (309/994, 31%) positioned them as "heroic and resilient." Relevant tweets celebrated older Asian Americans for displaying tremendous strength in the face of attack or described them as individuals not to be trifled with. Tweets in theme 3 (102/994, 10.2%) depicted them as "immigrants who have made selfless contributions and sacrifices." Posts in this section referenced the immense sacrifices made by older Asian Americans as they migrated to the United States, as well as the systemic barriers they had to overcome. Posts in theme 4 (85/994, 8.5%) venerated older Asian Americans as "worthy of honor." CONCLUSIONS The COVID-19 crisis had the unintended effect of garnering greater support for older Asian Americans. It is consequential that support be extended to this group not so much by virtue of their perceived vulnerability but more so in view of their boundless contributions and sacrifices.
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- Reuben Ng
- Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
- Lloyd's Register Foundation Institute for the Public Understanding of Risk, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Li Y, Shen L, Dillard JP, Li S(S. A Content Analysis of Online Messages about Sugar-Sweetened Beverages. Nutrients 2024; 16:1005. [PMID: 38613038 PMCID: PMC11013644 DOI: 10.3390/nu16071005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 03/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Media campaigns can reduce or promote the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). Brief, US-based English-language online messages were gathered from searchable media platforms, a process that yielded 112 anti-SSB videos and 29 pro-SSB commercials. Using a combination of inductive and deductive methods, a content analysis of those messages was conducted to identify their properties. They were coded for the direction (pro vs. anti), target of the advocacy (e.g., consumption vs. policy), actor demographics (gender, age, and ethnicity), persuasive theme (e.g., excessive sugar, nurturing), and message sensation value. Anti-SSB appeals primarily targeted individual-level consumption behavior. They utilized six persuasive themes and often included more than one theme in a single message. Pro-SSB messages used feel-good themes and utilized only one theme per message. The proportions of adults, adolescents, and children differed by the direction of the advocacy. Black, Hispanic, and Asian actors were under-represented in the anti-SSB sample relative to Whites. Pro-SSB appeals were slightly higher than anti-SSB appeals in message sensation value (p = 0.09). The findings illuminate the message features that characterize the universe of brief anti-SSB appeals available online, highlight messaging disparities, and reveal the absence of certain common, effective persuasive themes.
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- Yingke Li
- Department of Communication Arts & Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA (J.P.D.)
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- Department of Communication Arts & Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA (J.P.D.)
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- Department of Communication Arts & Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA 16802, USA (J.P.D.)
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- School of Communication, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44325, USA
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Zare Z, Ghane G, Shahsavari H, Ahmadnia S, Ghiyasvandian S. Social Life After Hip Fracture: A Qualitative Study. J Patient Exp 2024; 11:23743735241241174. [PMID: 38559664 PMCID: PMC10981218 DOI: 10.1177/23743735241241174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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The return to social life after a hip fracture is a major concern for patients and a determinant factor in their recovery. However, patients' perceptions of social life after hip fracture are variable and context-dependent. By identifying these perceptions and strategies of patients, interventions can be strengthened and modified. The aim of this study was to identify patients' perceptions of their social life after hip fracture. This qualitative study used inductive content analysis. Twenty patients with hip fractures who were referred to Tehran University of Medical Sciences hospitals were purposefully selected and included in the study. Data were collected through individual, face-to-face, in-depth, semi-structured interviews conducted by a researcher experienced in carrying out such interviews. The interviews were recorded, immediately transcribed verbatim, and analyzed in MAXQDA-10. The interviewing process continued until data saturation was reached. The data analysis led to the extraction of three categories: Disruption of normal social life, Minimal social life, and Social isolation. The results indicated that the social life of these patients is influenced by physical conditions and contextual factors and progresses over time. All patients experienced meaningful disruption of their social life after experiencing hip fractures and movement limitations. The interdisciplinary perspectives provided by these findings can increase awareness of patients' post-fracture social life perceptions and conditions. These findings can also be used to design future programs for interdisciplinary interventions (involving sociology and medical sciences) to improve social life and increase the ability to return to a normal social life. Recovery management for patients with hip fractures should be preventive and organized by an all-around team (involving medicine, psychology, and sociology) based on patient-centered, community-based, and modern care strategies.
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- Zahra Zare
- Department of Operating Room, School of Allied Medical Science, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, University of Allameh Tabataba'i, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Ziminski D. A social problem analysis of the 1993 Brady Act and the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Front Public Health 2024; 12:1338722. [PMID: 38601502 PMCID: PMC11004240 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1338722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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In June 2022, the U.S. federal government passed its first major firearm policy since the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). Summative content analysis was used to explore how the social problem of firearm violence was outlined in both policies, with the goal of extracting the social issue's definition from the policies' approaches to solving it. Both policies do not outline the various types of firearm violence, nor the disproportionate effect of firearm violence on certain populations. This work informs the role of federal policy in defining and monitoring firearm violence as a public health issue, identifying both individual and structural risk and protective factors from an asset-based lens, and allocating preventative efforts in communities that are most affected.
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- Devon Ziminski
- School of Social Work, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
- New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center, School of Public Health, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ, United States
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Harada Y, Kawamura R, Yokose M, Shimizu T, Singh H. Definitions and Measurements for Atypical Presentations at Risk for Diagnostic Errors in Internal Medicine: Protocol for a Scoping Review. JMIR Res Protoc 2024; 13:e56933. [PMID: 38526541 PMCID: PMC11002735 DOI: 10.2196/56933] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Atypical presentations have been increasingly recognized as a significant contributing factor to diagnostic errors in internal medicine. However, research to address associations between atypical presentations and diagnostic errors has not been evaluated due to the lack of widely applicable definitions and criteria for what is considered an atypical presentation. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study is to describe how atypical presentations are defined and measured in studies of diagnostic errors in internal medicine and use this new information to develop new criteria to identify atypical presentations at high risk for diagnostic errors. METHODS This study will follow an established framework for conducting scoping reviews. Inclusion criteria are developed according to the participants, concept, and context framework. This review will consider studies that fulfill all of the following criteria: include adult patients (participants); explore the association between atypical presentations and diagnostic errors using any definition, criteria, or measurement to identify atypical presentations and diagnostic errors (concept); and focus on internal medicine (context). Regarding the type of sources, this scoping review will consider quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods study designs; systematic reviews; and opinion papers for inclusion. Case reports, case series, and conference abstracts will be excluded. The data will be extracted through MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar searches. No limits will be applied to language, and papers indexed from database inception to December 31, 2023, will be included. Two independent reviewers (YH and RK) will conduct study selection and data extraction. The data extracted will include specific details about the patient characteristics (eg, age, sex, and disease), the definitions and measuring methods for atypical presentations and diagnostic errors, clinical settings (eg, department and outpatient or inpatient), type of evidence source, and the association between atypical presentations and diagnostic errors relevant to the review question. The extracted data will be presented in tabular format with descriptive statistics, allowing us to identify the key components or types of atypical presentations and develop new criteria to identify atypical presentations for future studies of diagnostic errors. Developing the new criteria will follow guidance for a basic qualitative content analysis with an inductive approach. RESULTS As of January 2024, a literature search through multiple databases is ongoing. We will complete this study by December 2024. CONCLUSIONS This scoping review aims to provide rigorous evidence to develop new criteria to identify atypical presentations at high risk for diagnostic errors in internal medicine. Such criteria could facilitate the development of a comprehensive conceptual model to understand the associations between atypical presentations and diagnostic errors in internal medicine. TRIAL REGISTRATION Open Science Framework; www.osf.io/27d5m. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/56933.
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- Yukinori Harada
- Department of Diagnostic and Generalist Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University, Mibu, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Generalist Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University, Mibu, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Generalist Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University, Mibu, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Generalist Medicine, Dokkyo Medical University, Mibu, Japan
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- Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Houston, TX, United States
- Health Services Research Section, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
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Christensen Pacella KA, Wossen L, Hagan KE. Low Overlap and High Heterogeneity Across Common Measures of Eating Disorder Pathology: A Content Analysis. Assessment 2024:10731911241238084. [PMID: 38519835 DOI: 10.1177/10731911241238084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/25/2024]
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This study evaluated symptoms assessed in common measures of eating disorder pathology and tested overlap to evaluate the extent to which measures may be interchangeable. Six measures were included: Bulimia Test-Revised, Eating Attitudes Test-26, Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale, Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire, Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory, and Questionnaire for Eating Disorder Diagnoses. Content overlap was quantitatively estimated using the Jaccard Index. Mean overlap was low (.195), likely due to the wide range of symptoms (87) assessed. The mean overlap of each measure with all others was .117 - .267, and the overlap among individual measures was .083 - .382. Implications of low overlap among measures include variable characterization of eating disorder phenotypes and the risk for lower generalizability of findings due to measurement variability.
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Stults CD, Mazor KM, Cheung M, Ruo B, Li M, Walker A, Saphirak C, Vaida F, Singh S, Fisher KA, Rosen R, Yood R, Garber L, Longhurst C, Kallenberg G, Yu E, Chan A, Millen M, Tai-Seale M. Patients' Perspectives on Plans Generated During Primary Care Visits and Self-Reported Adherence at 3 Months: Data From a Randomized Trial. J Particip Med 2024; 16:e50242. [PMID: 38483458 PMCID: PMC10979329 DOI: 10.2196/50242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Effective primary care necessitates follow-up actions by the patient beyond the visit. Prior research suggests room for improvement in patient adherence. OBJECTIVE This study sought to understand patients' views on their primary care visits, the plans generated therein, and their self-reported adherence after 3 months. METHODS As part of a large multisite cluster randomized pragmatic trial in 3 health care organizations, patients completed 2 surveys-the first within 7 days after the index primary care visit and another 3 months later. For this analysis of secondary outcomes, we combined the results across all study participants to understand patient adherence to care plans. We recorded patient characteristics and survey responses. Cross-tabulation and chi-square statistics were used to examine bivariate associations, adjusting for multiple comparisons when appropriate. We used multivariable logistic regression to assess how patients' intention to follow, agreement, and understanding of their plans impacted their plan adherence, allowing for differences in individual characteristics. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to characterize the patient's self-reported plans and reasons for adhering (or not) to the plan 3 months later. RESULTS Of 2555 patients, most selected the top box option (9=definitely agree) that they felt they had a clear plan (n=2011, 78%), agreed with the plan (n=2049, 80%), and intended to follow the plan (n=2108, 83%) discussed with their provider at the primary care visit. The most common elements of the plans reported included reference to exercise (n=359, 14.1%), testing (laboratory, imaging, etc; n=328, 12.8%), diet (n=296, 11.6%), and initiation or adjustment of medications; (n=284, 11.1%). Patients who strongly agreed that they had a clear plan, agreed with the plan, and intended to follow the plan were all more likely to report plan completion 3 months later (P<.001) than those providing less positive ratings. Patients who reported plans related to following up with the primary care provider (P=.008) to initiate or adjust medications (P≤.001) and to have a specialist visit were more likely to report that they had completely followed the plan (P=.003). Adjusting for demographic variables, patients who indicated intent to follow their plan were more likely to follow-through 3 months later (P<.001). Patients' reasons for completely following the plan were mainly that the plan was clear (n=1114, 69.5%), consistent with what mattered (n=1060, 66.1%), and they were determined to carry through with the plan (n=887, 53.3%). The most common reasons for not following the plan were lack of time (n=217, 22.8%), having decided to try a different approach (n=105, 11%), and the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the plan (n=105, 11%). CONCLUSIONS Patients' initial assessment of their plan as clear, their agreement with the plan, and their initial willingness to follow the plan were all strongly related to their self-reported completion of the plan 3 months later. Patients whose plans involved lifestyle changes were less likely to report that they had "completely" followed their plan. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03385512; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03385512. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/30431.
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- Cheryl D Stults
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Center for Health Systems Research, Sutter Health, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Center for Health Systems Research, Sutter Health, Palo Alto, CA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Research Department, Reliant Medical Group, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Research Department, Reliant Medical Group, Worcester, MA, United States
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- Division of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Sutter Health, Mountain View, CA, United States
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- Palo Alto Medical Foundation Research Institute, Center for Health Systems Research, Sutter Health, Palo Alto, CA, United States
- Digital Team, Sutter Health, Sacramento, CA, United States
- Department of Medicine, Division of Biomedical Informatics Research, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States
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- Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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- Department of Family Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
- Division of Biomedical Informatics, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States
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Shin JH, Shields R, Lee J, Skrove Z, Tredinnick R, Ponto K, Fields B. Quality and Accessibility of Home Assessment mHealth Apps for Community Living: Systematic Review. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2024; 12:e52996. [PMID: 38466987 PMCID: PMC10980499 DOI: 10.2196/52996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Home assessment is a critical component of successful home modifications, enabling individuals with functional limitations to age in place comfortably. A high-quality home assessment tool should facilitate a valid and reliable assessment involving health care and housing professionals, while also engaging and empowering consumers and their caregivers who may be dealing with multiple functional limitations. Unlike traditional paper-and-pencil assessments, which require extensive training and expert knowledge and can be alienating to consumers, mobile health (mHealth) apps have the potential to engage all parties involved, empowering and activating consumers to take action. However, little is known about which apps contain all the necessary functionality, quality appraisal, and accessibility. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the functionality, overall quality, and accessibility of mHealth home assessment apps. METHODS mHealth apps enabling home assessment for aging in place were identified through a comprehensive search of scholarly articles, the Apple (iOS) and Google Play (Android) stores in the United States, and fnd.io. The search was conducted between November 2022 and January 2023 following a method adapted from PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses). Reviewers performed a content analysis of the mobile app features to evaluate their functionality, overall quality, and accessibility. The functionality assessment used a home assessment component matrix specifically developed for this study. For overall quality, the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS) was used to determine the apps' effectiveness in engaging and activating consumers and their caregivers. Accessibility was assessed using the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 (A and AA levels). These 3 assessments were synthesized and visualized to provide a comprehensive evaluation. RESULTS A total of 698 apps were initially identified. After further screening, only 6 apps remained. Our review revealed that none of the apps used thoroughly tested assessment tools, offered all the functionality required for reliable home assessment, achieved the "good" quality threshold as measured by the MARS, or met the accessibility criteria when evaluated against WCAG 2.1. However, DIYModify received the highest scores in both the overall quality and accessibility assessments. The MapIt apps also showed significant potential due to their ability to measure the 3D environment and the inclusion of a desktop version that extends the app's functionality. CONCLUSIONS Our review revealed that there are very few apps available within the United States that possess the necessary functionality, engaging qualities, and accessibility to effectively activate consumers and their caregivers for successful home modification. Future app development should prioritize the integration of reliable and thoroughly tested assessment tools as the foundation of the development process. Furthermore, efforts should be made to enhance the overall quality and accessibility of these apps to better engage and empower consumers to take necessary actions to age in place.
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- Jung-Hye Shin
- Department of Design Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Design Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Design Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Design Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
- Wisconsin Institute for Discovery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, United States
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Abdollahimohammad A, Rahnama M, Firouzkouhi M. Experiences of family members when accompanying patients in intensive care units: A qualitative study. Nurs Crit Care 2024. [PMID: 38459751 DOI: 10.1111/nicc.13058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024]
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BACKGROUND Family members of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients encounter numerous challenges while providing companionship to their hospitalized loved ones. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES This study aims to explore the experiences of family members with loved ones hospitalized in ICUs. DESIGN Qualitative research was conducted using a content analysis approach. PARTICIPANTS Ten family members of ICU patients were recruited using purposive sampling. METHODS Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews and analysed following Graneheim and Lundman's suggested steps. FINDINGS Analysis of interviews with ten family members of ICU patients revealed a theme of "challenging companionship on an obscure path," encompassing four categories (1-4) and nine subcategories (a, b and c). These included (1) the interplay between the patient and the family: a. family affected by the patient's condition; b. patient affected by the family's condition; (2) mixed emotions of apprehension and anticipation regarding ICU admission: a. fear of ICU hospitalization; b. hope for ICU hospitalization; (3) unaddressed needs and concerns: a. pressure from the ICU's visiting limitations; b. lack of a resting room to settle; c. vague information about the patient's condition; (4) two-way care suffering for families a. direct suffering associated with companionship; b. indirect suffering while observing the patients' suffering. CONCLUSIONS Families of ICU patients encounter various challenges, revealing the complex interplay of emotions, needs and challenges within the ICU. This highlights the intricate dynamics in this critical health care environment. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE A holistic and empathetic approach in clinical practice is crucial in ICU care, particularly during the challenging journey patients and their families undergo in this critical setting. Health care systems and providers should adapt ICU rules to address evolving needs, alleviate concerns and enhance the overall family experience during their loved one's hospitalization in the ICU.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Zabol University of Medical Sciences, Zabol, Iran
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Levy-Malmberg R, Boman E, Lehwaldt D, Fagerström L, Lockwood EB. Clinical decision-making processes among graduate nurses, specialist nurses and nurse practitioners A collaborative international study. Int Nurs Rev 2024. [PMID: 38450783 DOI: 10.1111/inr.12951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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AIM To explore clinical decision-making by comparing the processes used by three groups of nurses in the emergency departments of three hospitals: in Norway, Finland and Ireland. BACKGROUND Clinical decision-making in an emergency department environment is a complex process often occurring in times of crisis. It is an important aspect contributing to the quality of care. However, empirical research is limited regarding the decision-making process in different nursing roles. METHODS In accordance with the consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research, a qualitative and observational study was conducted to explore clinical decision-making by comparing the processes used by three groups of nurses in the emergency departments of three hospitals: in Norway, Finland and Ireland. Six Registered Nurses, six Nurse Specialists and six Nurse Practitioners were observed. A total of 40 hours of observation was made at each setting according to a structured observation guideline, followed by clarifying questions. The data material was analysed by means of a qualitative manifest and latent content analysis. RESULTS Three themes arose: acting in accordance with routines, previous experience and intuition; considering patient experience; and facilitating new alternatives based on critical thinking. The Registered Nurses mainly used the first approach, the Nurse Specialists used the first and the second approaches, and the Nurse Practitioners used all three approaches. CONCLUSIONS The results highlight the differences in decision-making processes between these groups. Nurse Practitioners were the only group that facilitated and evaluated new alternatives using their clinical autonomy, such as stepping up and making independent and collaborative decision-making. IMPLICATION The results can be used in countries developing advanced practice nursing education and defining their scope of practice to inform stakeholders.
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- Rika Levy-Malmberg
- University of South-Eastern Norway, Kongsberg, Norway
- Novia University of Applied Sciences, Vaasa, Finland
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- University of South-Eastern Norway, Kongsberg, Norway
- Åland University of Applied Sciences, Mariehamn, Finland
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- Dublin City University, School of Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health, Dublin, Ireland
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- University of South-Eastern Norway, Kongsberg, Norway
- Åbo Akademi University, Vaasa, Finland
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- University College Cork, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Cork, Ireland
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Groshon L, Waring ME, Blashill AJ, Dean K, Bankwalla S, Palmer L, Pagoto S. A Content Analysis of Indoor Tanning Twitter Chatter During COVID-19 Shutdowns: Cross-Sectional Qualitative Study. JMIR Dermatol 2024; 7:e54052. [PMID: 38437006 PMCID: PMC10949128 DOI: 10.2196/54052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2023] [Revised: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Indoor tanning is a preventable risk factor for skin cancer. Statewide shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in temporary closures of tanning businesses. Little is known about how tanners reacted to losing access to tanning businesses. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to analyze Twitter (subsequently rebranded as X) chatter about indoor tanning during the statewide pandemic shutdowns. METHODS We collected tweets from March 15 to April 30, 2020, and performed a directed content analysis of a random sample of 20% (1165/5811) of tweets from each week. The 2 coders independently rated themes (κ=0.67-1.0; 94%-100% agreement). RESULTS About half (589/1165, 50.6%) of tweets were by people unlikely to indoor tan, and most of these mocked tanners or the act of tanning (562/589, 94.9%). A total of 34% (402/1165) of tweets were posted by users likely to indoor tan, and most of these (260/402, 64.7%) mentioned missing tanning beds, often citing appearance- or mood-related reasons or withdrawal. Some tweets by tanners expressed a desire to purchase or use home tanning beds (90/402, 22%), while only 3.9% (16/402) mentioned tanning alternatives (eg, self-tanner). Very few tweets (29/1165, 2.5%) were public health messages about the dangers of indoor tanning. CONCLUSIONS Findings revealed that during statewide shutdowns, half of the tweets about indoor tanning were mocking tanning bed users and the tanned look, while about one-third were indoor tanners reacting to their inability to access tanning beds. Future work is needed to understand emerging trends in tanning post pandemic.
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, United States
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- University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT, United States
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Donaldson SI, Beard TA, Trinh J, Jaladanki S, Unger JB, Galimov A, Wipfli HL, Allem JP. Content analysis of email marketing communications among online e-cigarette retailers. Nicotine Tob Res 2024:ntae046. [PMID: 38430545 DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntae046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/04/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Online e-cigarette retailers use email communications to promote products directly to consumers, which may facilitate e-cigarette use. Little is known about the content of these emails. As such, this study collected emails from online e-cigarette retailers in California to conduct a content analysis. METHODS This study included 13 online e-cigarette retailers in California using Yelp. To be included in the study, e-cigarette retailers needed a live website, physical retail location (i.e., vape shop), and e-cigarettes available for purchase online. The research team entered each website and signed up (if possible) for an email newsletter. Data were collected from the Gmail Application Programming Interface over a 1-year study period (11/01/21-11/01/22). Members of the research team coded emails for the presence of e-cigarettes, other products, flavors, marketing categories, and promotional activities, among other variables. RESULTS 749 promotional emails (2.1 avg/per day) were received over the 1-year study period. Second-generation e-cigarettes (n=581, 77.6%) were the most observed product in emails followed by disposable e-cigarettes (n=391, 52.2%). The most common flavor profile was fruit/sweet/liquor (n=424, 56.6%). Emails included links to social media pages (n=366, 48.9%). Online coupons were found in 53.1% (n=398) of the emails. Age warnings were displayed in 8.0% (n=60) of the emails. CONCLUSIONS E-cigarette retailers' emails promoted new products, flavors, and contained promotional discounts. Future research should examine the impact of exposure to such emails on e-cigarette-related attitudes and behaviors. IMPLICATIONS Findings from this study may help inform prevention programs and interventions focused on increasing tobacco-related digital media literacy (i.e., evaluate tobacco advertising messages on digital media) among gender and ethnic minorities. Future research should examine if exposure to email marketing is causally linked with e-cigarette use among gender and ethnic minorities.
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- Scott I Donaldson
- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior, Society and Policy, Rutgers School of Public Health, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, Newark, NJ, USA
- Division of General Internal Medicine, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Yaghmaei S, Babamohamadi H, Shamsaei F, Ghods AA. Unheard voices: The sexual challenges of families of patients with bipolar disorder: A qualitative content analysis. Bipolar Disord 2024; 26:148-159. [PMID: 37524374 DOI: 10.1111/bdi.13369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to explore the voices of the family members of Bipolar Disorder (BD) patients about the challenges ahead of them. METHODS In this qualitative study, 22 participants shared their experiences of sexual challenges of patients with BD through in-depth, face-to-face, semi-structured interviews. Qualitative content analysis was used for data analysis. RESULTS An overarching theme entitled "Unheard voices" reflected this experience. It comprised four main categories include sexual promiscuity, a change in sexual patterns, sexual support, and sexual indifference. The results revealed that the families of patients with BD have to deal with sexual promiscuity and change in sexual patterns in their family, and the family system attempts to respond to these changes by sexual support mechanisms and sexual indifference. CONCLUSIONS Given the significant impact of healthy sexual behaviors on the quality of life of both the individual and the family, therapists and family support systems are advised to strengthen and educate families to support their patients' sexual health and needs and protect their sexual existence; they should also address the sexual challenges faced by these families as a diagnostic and therapeutic priority, and early sexual health interventions should be provided to these families.
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- Safura Yaghmaei
- Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Behavioral Disorders and Substance Abuse Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Nursing Care Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
- Department of Operating Room, Sorkheh School of Allied Medical Sciences, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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Gauld C, Baillieul S, Martin VP, Richaud A, Lopez R, Pelou M, Abi-Saab P, Coelho J, Philip P, Pépin JL, Micoulaud-Franchi JA. Symptom content analysis of OSA questionnaires: time to identify and improve relevance of diversity of OSA symptoms? J Clin Sleep Med 2024. [PMID: 38420966 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.11086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVES Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a heterogeneous condition covering many clinical phenotypes in terms of the diversity of symptoms. Patient-based OSA screening questionnaires used in routine practice contain significantly varying contents that can impact the reliability and validity of the screening. We investigated to what extent common patient-based OSA screening questionnaires differ or overlap in their item content by conducting a rigorous, methodical, and quantified content overlap analysis. METHODS We conducted an item content analysis of 11 OSA screening questionnaires validated in adult populations and characterized their overlap using a four-step approach: i) selection of OSA screening questionnaires; ii) item extraction and selection; iii) extraction of symptoms from items; iv) assessment of content overlap with the Jaccard Index (from 0: no overlap to 1: full overlap). RESULTS We extracted 72 items that provided 25 distinct symptoms from 11 selected OSA questionnaires. The overlap between them was weak (mean Jaccard Index 0.224, ranging from 0.138 to 0.329). All questionnaires contained symptoms of the "OSA symptom" dimension (e.g., snoring or witnessed apneas). The STOP-BANG (0.329) and the Berlin (0.280) questionnaires exhibited the highest overlap content. Ten symptoms (40%) were investigated in only one questionnaire. CONCLUSIONS The heterogeneity of content and the low overlap across these questionnaires reflect the challenges of screening OSA. The different OSA questionnaires potentially capture varying aspects of the disorder, with the risk of biased results in studies. Suggestions are made for better OSA screening and refinement of clinical OSA phenotypes.
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- Christophe Gauld
- Service Psychopathologie du Développement de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Hospices Civils de Lyon & Université de Lyon 1, France
- Institut des Sciences Cognitives Marc Jeannerod, UMR 5229 CNRS & Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Service Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, Grenoble, France
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- University Bordeaux, CNRS, Bordeaux INP, LaBRI, UMR 5800, Talence, France
- University Bordeaux, CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, Bordeaux, France
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- Institut des Neurosciences de Montpellier (INM), University Montpellier, Montpellier, France
- Unité des Troubles du Sommeil, Département de Neurologie, CHU Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- University Bordeaux, CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, Bordeaux, France
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- University Bordeaux, CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, Bordeaux, France
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- University Bordeaux, CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, Bordeaux, France
- University Sleep Clinic, University Hospital of Bordeaux, Place Amélie Raba-Leon, Bordeaux, France
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- University Bordeaux, CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, Bordeaux, France
- University Sleep Clinic, University Hospital of Bordeaux, Place Amélie Raba-Leon, Bordeaux, France
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- University Grenoble Alpes, Inserm, U1300, CHU Grenoble Alpes, Service Universitaire de Pneumologie Physiologie, Grenoble, France
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- University Bordeaux, CNRS, SANPSY, UMR 6033, Bordeaux, France
- University Sleep Clinic, University Hospital of Bordeaux, Place Amélie Raba-Leon, Bordeaux, France
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Pham S, Churruca K, Ellis LA, Braithwaite J. Help-Seeking, Support, and Engagement in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Online Communities on Facebook: Content Analysis. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e49494. [PMID: 38407949 DOI: 10.2196/49494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has drastically risen in recent years. For some, self-management includes the use of GDM online communities on Facebook. Such communities can fill gaps in information and support that participants are not able to access elsewhere to address unmet needs. Given the popularity of sharing information about pregnancy on Facebook and the documented benefits of diabetes online communities, the same may be true of GDM online communities. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to categorize and quantify what is being discussed in GDM Facebook groups, including informational and emotional help-seeking behavior, and how this support and engagement may be demonstrated by peers through comments and reactions. METHODS We sourced the data from the 2 largest Facebook groups focused on GDM in Australia. A summative content analysis was conducted on original posts across the 2 groups and coded for topics as well as help-seeking types. The coding scheme was based on the previous work of Liang and Scammon. Visible indicators of engagement, including the number of comments and "reactions," were tabled and manually evaluated. RESULTS There were 388 original posts, and the analysis produced 6 topics: GDM self-management (199/388, 51.3%), GDM clinical management (120/388, 30.9%), preparing for birth (40/388, 10.3%), mental distress (35/388, 9%), birth announcement (29/388, 7.5%), and GDM journey reflections (21/388, 5.4%). Secondary coding of help-seeking type revealed more than half of the posts were informational help-seeking (224/388, 57.7%), while a small proportion were both informational and emotional help-seeking (44/388, 11.3%), and some (12/388, 3.1%) were emotional help-seeking only. Self-disclosure was identified as a fourth category, comprising almost a quarter of all posts (90/388, 23.2%). A total of 6022 comments were posted in response to the original posts, and there were 4452 reactions across all posts. Emotional help-seeking attracted the most comments per thread (mean 21.5, SD 19.8), followed by informational and emotional help-seeking (mean 20.2, SD 14.7), informational help-seeking (mean 15.6, SD 14.6), and self-disclosure (mean 14.3, SD 21.8). Across all help-seeking categories, few reactions occurred compared to comments; in contrast, self-disclosure attracted a large number of reactions (mean 9.4, SD 45.3). CONCLUSIONS This is one of the first studies to examine peer support in a GDM online community on Facebook. Our findings suggest that active participants' needs around information and support in relation to GDM are being somewhat met by peer-led online communities. Given the practical limitations of formal health care, including the provision of ongoing social support, it is important to recognize how GDM online communities can complement formal health care and help address unmet needs.
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- Sheila Pham
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney, Australia
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Almobarak F. A content analysis of YouTube videos on palliative care: understanding the quality and availability of online resources. Palliat Care Soc Pract 2024; 18:26323524241231819. [PMID: 38390558 PMCID: PMC10883131 DOI: 10.1177/26323524241231819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Background Improvement in quality care is an important aspect of palliative care for individuals with serious illnesses. Palliative care is a multidisciplinary strategy that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. As technology advances, digital media - especially YouTube - has come to serve as a virtual educational platform, offering resources for health-related information, including information about palliative care. Objectives In this research, the main goal was to evaluate the quality and availability of online resources related to palliative care. Design Two theoretical frameworks were used: the Health Communication Model and the Information Quality Framework. These frameworks offer a way to understand how YouTube videos contribute to palliative care information and assess the quality of that information. Methods This study utilizes a quantitative analysis approach to assess the quality and accessibility of YouTube videos on palliative care. Specifically, a random sample of 300 YouTube videos addressing palliative care was examined. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, including the frequency and distribution of the different types of content, sources, and quality indicators. Chi-square tests were done to compare the quality of information provided by different sources and types of content. Results The results showed a variety of video types, with educational videos being the most common (40%), followed by personal stories (26.7%) and promotional videos (16.7%). We found that healthcare organizations (30%) and individual content creators (46.7%) were the sources for these videos. Conclusion There were varying scores in terms of accuracy, completeness, and relevance when it came to quality assessment. While many videos received excellent ratings, some received poor ratings. Additionally, this analysis revealed that the majority of these videos were in English (83.3%), which poses a limitation for non-English speakers who may have difficulty understanding them.
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- Fhaied Almobarak
- Fundamentals of Nursing Department, College of Nursing, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34221, Saudi Arabia
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Nielsen LS, Primdahl J, Clausen B, Bremander A. A joint venture: patients' experiences with goal setting in rheumatology rehabilitation - a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38375771 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2024.2313122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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PURPOSE To explore how patients with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) perceive participation in the goal setting process prior to interdisciplinary rehabilitation. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with 22 participants admitted to an interdisciplinary rehabilitation stay for patients with RMDs at two Danish rehabilitation centres. Qualitative content analysis was applied. RESULTS The participants perceived goal setting as a joint venture between two parties: the health professionals and the participant. Three categories were formed, which described both facilitators and barriers in the process. Responsibility for goal setting described the importance of shared responsibility, or health professionals as experts, taking full responsibility for goal setting. Equipped for goal setting included perceptions of being well prepared for the process, or considerations that goal setting was difficult because of a lack of information. An equal member of the team entailed both the feeling of being recognised as one in the team, or feeling like an outsider. CONCLUSION Goal setting is perceived as a challenge by some patients. Participation in goal setting depends on both the capacity and the opportunity to participate which are factors linked to patients' level of health literacy.
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- Lisbeth Skovly Nielsen
- Danish Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- The Danish Rheumatism Association's Rehabilitation Centre, Sano, Denmark
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- Danish Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Hospital of Southern Jutland, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Aabenraa, Denmark
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- The Danish Rheumatism Association's Rehabilitation Centre, Sano, Denmark
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- Danish Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Sønderborg, Denmark
- Department of Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
- Section of Rheumatology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Spenshult Research and Development Centre, Halmstad, Sweden
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Lindström V, Romanitan MO, Berglund A, Pirvulescu RA, von Euler M, Bohm K. Callers' Descriptions of Stroke Symptoms during Emergency Calls in Victims Who Have Fallen or Been Found Lying Down: A Qualitative Content Analysis. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:497. [PMID: 38391872 PMCID: PMC10888314 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12040497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2024] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Early identification of stroke symptoms is essential. The rate of stroke identification by call-takers at emergency medical communication centres (EMCCs) varies, and patients who are found in a lying down position are often not identified as having an ongoing stroke. OBJECTIVES this study aimed to explore signs and symptoms of stroke in patients who had fallen or were found in a lying position. DESIGN a retrospective exploratory qualitative study design was used. METHOD a total of 29 emergency calls to EMCCs regarding patients discharged with a stroke diagnosis from a large teaching hospital in Stockholm, Sweden, in January-June 2011, were analysed using qualitative content analysis. RESULTS during the emergency calls, the callers described a sudden change in the patient's health status including signs such as the patient's loss of bodily control, the patient's perception of a change in sensory perception, and the callers' inability to communicate with the patient. CONCLUSIONS The callers' descriptions of stroke in a person found in a lying position are not always as described in assessment protocols describing the onset of a stroke. Instead, the symptom descriptions are much vaguer. Therefore, to increase identification of stroke during emergency calls, there is a need for an increased understanding of how callers describe stroke symptoms and communicate with the call-takers.
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- Veronica Lindström
- Department of Nursing, Umeå University, 90187 Umeå, Sweden;
- Department of Health Promotion, Sophiahemmet University, 11486 Stockholm, Sweden
- The Ambulance Service, Region of Västerbotten, 90189 Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Södersjukhuset, 11883 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Karolinska Institute’s Stroke Research Network at Södersjukhuset, Department of Clinical Science and Education, 11883 Stockholm, Sweden;
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Solna, Sweden;
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- Department of Neurology, Örebro University Hospital, 70185 Örebro, Sweden;
- School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, 70182 Örebro, Sweden
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- Karolinska Institute’s Stroke Research Network at Södersjukhuset, Department of Clinical Science and Education, 11883 Stockholm, Sweden;
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Södersjukhuset, 11883 Stockholm, Sweden
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Kwa ZY, Li J, Loh DL, Lee YY, Liu G, Zhu L, Pikkarainen M, He H, Mali VP. An Intelligent Customer-Driven Digital Solution to Improve Perioperative Health Outcomes Among Children Undergoing Circumcision and Their Parents: Development and Evaluation. JMIR Form Res 2024; 8:e52337. [PMID: 38363589 PMCID: PMC10907943 DOI: 10.2196/52337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Circumcision as a common elective pediatric surgery worldwide is a stressful and anxiety-inducing experience for parents and children. Although current perioperative interventions proved effective, such as reducing preoperative anxiety, there are limited holistic solutions using mobile apps. OBJECTIVE This paper aims to describe the development and primary evaluation of an intelligent customer-driven smartphone-based app program (ICory-Circumcision) to enhance health outcomes among children undergoing circumcision and their family caregivers. METHODS Based on the review of the literature and previous studies, Bandura's self-efficacy theory was adopted as the conceptual framework. A multidisciplinary team was built to identify the content and develop the apps. Semistructured interviews were conducted to evaluate the ICory-Circumcision. RESULTS The ICory-Circumcision study was carried out from March 2019 to January 2020 and comprised 2 mobile apps, BuddyCare app and Triumf Health mobile game app. The former provides a day-by-day perioperative guide for parents whose children are undergoing circumcision, while the latter provides emotional support and distraction to children. In total, 6 participants were recruited to use the apps and interviewed to evaluate the program. In total, 4 main categories and 10 subcategories were generated from content analysis. CONCLUSIONS ICory-Circumcision seemed to lean toward being useful. Revisions to ICory-Circumcision are necessary to enhance its contents and features before advancing to the randomized controlled trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04174404; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04174404.
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- Zhi Yin Kwa
- Department of Nursing, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
- National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Nursing Department, Zhuhai Campus, Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, China
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Integrated Health Promotion, Ministry of Health Office for Healthcare Transformation, Singapore, Singapore
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- Hôpital Chinois de Montréal, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et de Services Sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health Technology and Rehabilitation and Department of Product Design, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
- Martti Ahtisaari Institute, Oulu Business School, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
- Department of Paediatric Surgery, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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Ramamoorthy T, Kulothungan V, Mappillairaju B. Topic modeling and social network analysis approach to explore diabetes discourse on Twitter in India. Front Artif Intell 2024; 7:1329185. [PMID: 38410423 PMCID: PMC10895681 DOI: 10.3389/frai.2024.1329185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024] Open
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Introduction The utilization of social media presents a promising avenue for the prevention and management of diabetes. To effectively cater to the diabetes-related knowledge, support, and intervention needs of the community, it is imperative to attain a deeper understanding of the extent and content of discussions pertaining to this health issue. This study aims to assess and compare various topic modeling techniques to determine the most effective model for identifying the core themes in diabetes-related tweets, the sources responsible for disseminating this information, the reach of these themes, and the influential individuals within the Twitter community in India. Methods Twitter messages from India, dated between 7 November 2022 and 28 February 2023, were collected using the Twitter API. The unsupervised machine learning topic models, namely, Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), non-negative matrix factorization (NMF), BERTopic, and Top2Vec, were compared, and the best-performing model was used to identify common diabetes-related topics. Influential users were identified through social network analysis. Results The NMF model outperformed the LDA model, whereas BERTopic performed better than Top2Vec. Diabetes-related conversations revolved around eight topics, namely, promotion, management, drug and personal story, consequences, risk factors and research, raising awareness and providing support, diet, and opinion and lifestyle changes. The influential nodes identified were mainly health professionals and healthcare organizations. Discussion The study identified important topics of discussion along with health professionals and healthcare organizations involved in sharing diabetes-related information with the public. Collaborations among influential healthcare organizations, health professionals, and the government can foster awareness and prevent noncommunicable diseases.
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- Thilagavathi Ramamoorthy
- School of Public Health, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- ICMR-National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research, Bengaluru, India
- SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Centre for Statistics, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, India
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Goodarzi F, Barati M, Bashirian S, Ayubi E, Rahbar S, Cheraghi P. The experiences of the elderly regarding the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies: a directed qualitative content analysis. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2024:1-12. [PMID: 38329221 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2313081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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PURPOSE The elderly population faces reduced levels of health and performance, which necessitates the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies to maximize functional independence in daily activities. This study aimed to explain the experiences of the elderly regarding the use of rehabilitation assistive technologies based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. METHODS The present study was a qualitative study of the type of content analysis that was conducted in the city of Hamadan in 2022. Participants included 20 elderly aged 60 years or above who were selected as a purposive sample and subjected to individual semi-structured in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed using directed qualitative content analysis based on Hsieh and Shannon's approach. Data were coded using MAXQDA software (MAXQDA Analytics Pro 2020, VERBI GmbH Berlin). RESULTS According to the results, 260 primary codes were extracted, and they were classified into five predetermined categories of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, including performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, facilitating conditions, and behavioral intention, as well as two new categories of technology anxiety and perceived need for technology. After extracting 260 primary codes based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology, 75 sub-categories were identified in 14 main categories. CONCLUSION The themes obtained from the study indicate the necessity of providing the required conditions to maintain the complete independence and health of the elderly and strengthen their morale. The results can be helpful in the development of support strategies for family members, healthcare providers, and policymakers.
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- Fataneh Goodarzi
- Department of Public Health, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Cancer Research Center, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hamadan university of medical sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Department of Health Education and Promotion, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
- Department of Gerontology, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Campos RC, Rexia C, Cardoso PM, Passos B. An Exploratory Study in the Portuguese Population on Writing a Suicide Note: Correlates in the Suicide Spectrum and Qualitative Analysis. Span J Psychol 2024; 27:e4. [PMID: 38317351 DOI: 10.1017/sjp.2024.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Suicide notes are an important warning sign for suicidal behaviors. The aim of this exploratory research is (a) to contribute to understanding the place of suicide notes in the spectrum of suicidal behaviors in Portugal, and (b) to analyze the content remembered by individuals regarding a suicide note. Two complementary studies were carried out. In the first, a quantitative investigation, the statistical relationship of writing a suicide note: To the occurrence of lifetime suicide attempts, to lifetime self-harming behaviors, and to suicidal ideation in the two weeks prior to the assessment was evaluated. In the second study, a qualitative investigation, the content recalled by individuals regarding a suicide note was analyzed. In the quantitative study, 841 adults aged between 18 and 65 years, and 1,012 young adults participated. In the qualitative study, 18 young adults participated. Findings of the quantitative study reveal that writing a suicide note significantly related to the lifetime presence of a suicide attempt and to self-harming behaviors and to suicidal ideation in the two weeks prior to the assessment. Findings of the qualitative study suggest that individuals who have written suicide notes exhibit a significant self-oriented focus, yet they also demonstrate a strong sense of concern for the survivors.
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McInerney SA, Robertson AC, Schneeback A, Oakes R, Lac A. Predicting Sensationalism in Suicide Story Headlines. Crisis 2024. [PMID: 38317585 DOI: 10.1027/0227-5910/a000943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Objective: Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, and media publicity plays a role in suicide rates. The United States offers guidelines for the reporting of suicide. This study evaluated guideline adherence in newspaper and newswire publications covering celebrity suicide deaths. The research also assessed whether the sensationalism of article headlines could be predicted by variables reflecting nonadherent reporting. Method: Publications from 2013 to 2018 reporting on nine celebrity suicides were evaluated via content analysis. Adherence was assessed in a two-step hierarchical linear regression to determine which variables predicted sensationalism in headlines. Results: Overall adherence to reporting guidelines was moderate. Newspaper disclosure of suicide method only, suicide method and location, and note contents significantly predicted headline sensationalism in the first regression model, R2 = 22%. The sensationalism in the body of the article and other variables additionally predicted headline sensationalism in the second regression model, R2 = 55%. Limitations: This study is limited to celebrity suicide reporting and may not reflect media reporting trends of noncelebrity suicide deaths. Conclusion: Findings reveal that sensationalism in the body of the article and other variables uniquely contributed to sensationalism in newspaper headlines. This suggests that the public could be at risk for reading harmful content not consistent with reporting recommendations about suicide because of the initial attraction to sensational headlines.
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- Sarah A McInerney
- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, CO, USA
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Yu Y, Wang S, You L. Understanding the Integrated Health Management System Policy in China From Multiple Perspectives: Systematic Review and Content Analysis. J Med Internet Res 2024; 26:e47197. [PMID: 38265862 PMCID: PMC10851112 DOI: 10.2196/47197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 08/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The integrated health management system (IHMS), which unites all health care-related institutions under a health-centered organizational framework, is of great significance to China in promoting the hierarchical treatment system and improving the new health care reform. China's IHMS policy consists of multiple policies at different levels and at different times; however, there is a lack of comprehensive interpretation and analysis of these policies, which is not conducive to the further development of the IHMS in China. OBJECTIVE This study aims to comprehensively analyze and understand the characteristics, development, and evolution of China's IHMS policy to inform the design and improvement of the system. METHODS We followed the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines to collect 152 policy documents. With the perspective of policy tools and policy orientation as the core, a comprehensive 6D framework including policy level, policy nature, release time, policy tools, stakeholders, and policy orientation was established by combining the content of policy texts. These dimensions were then analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS First, we found that, regarding the coordination of policy tools and stakeholders, China's IHMS policy was more inclined to use environment-based policy tools (1089/1929, 56.45%), which suggests a need for further balance in the internal structure of policy tools. Attention to different actors varied, and the participation of physicians and residents needs further improvement (65/2019, 3.22% and 11/2019, 0.54%, respectively). Second, in terms of level differences, Shanghai's IHMS policy used fewer demand-based policy tools (43/483, 8.9%), whereas the national IHMS policy and those of other provinces and cities used fewer supply-based tools (61/357, 17.1% and 248/357, 69.5%, respectively). The national IHMS strategy placed more emphasis on the construction of smart health care (including digital health; 10/275, 3.6%), whereas Shanghai was a leader in the development of healthy community and healthy China (9/158, 5.7% and 4/158, 2.5%, respectively). Third, in terms of time evolution, the various policy tools showed an increasing and then decreasing trend from 2014 to 2021, with relatively more use of environment-based policy tools and less use of demand-based policy tools in the last 3 years. The growth of China's IHMS policy can be divided into 3 stages: the disease-centered period (2014-2017), the e-health technology development period (2017-2019), and the health-centered period (2018-2021). CONCLUSIONS Policy makers should make several adjustments, such as coordinating policy tools and the uneven relationships among stakeholders; grasping key policy priorities in the context of local characteristics; and focusing on horizontal, multidimensional integration of health resources starting from the community. This study expands the objects of policy research and improves the framework for policy analysis. The findings provide some possible lessons for future policy formulation and optimization.
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- Yang Yu
- Glorious Sun School of Business and Management, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Glorious Sun School of Business and Management, Donghua University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Informatics, Huadong Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Nekouei Marvi Langari M, Virtanen E, Lindström J, Turunen H. Registered nurses' perceptions of healthy lifestyle counselling for immigrants in primary healthcare: A focus group study. J Adv Nurs 2024. [PMID: 38258615 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/05/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of primary healthcare and health promotion services is low among immigrants compared with native citizens. Immigrants are at risk of developing chronic diseases due to genetics, nutrition and a sedentary lifestyle. Registered nurses play an integral role in teaching, counselling for a healthy lifestyle and care coordination in primary healthcare. AIM We aimed to explore the perceptions of registered nurses on healthy lifestyle counselling for preventing type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases among immigrants in the primary healthcare setting. DESIGN We performed a qualitative descriptive study using focus group interviews. METHODS Data were collected with semi-structured focus group interviews with a total of 23 registered nurses working in primary healthcare. We recruited the participants by using the purposive sampling method in the primary healthcare setting of four municipalities in Finland. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed with qualitative inductive content analysis. RESULTS The participants' perceptions were related to (1) uniform counselling practice for both immigrants and native citizens, (2) challenges in counselling immigrants, (3) understanding cultural factors influencing immigrant counselling, (4) the need to improve immigrant counselling and (5) utilizing insights from practical experience to improve the counselling service. CONCLUSIONS Developing a culturally sensitive health promotion service is suggested to support the health of immigrants. Moreover, both migrant communities and healthcare professionals should be involved in co-designing and implementing health promotion projects through a community-based participatory approach. IMPACT Our study contributes to healthcare practice and management by underscoring the need for culturally tailored health promotion services for the at-risk group of immigrants in primary healthcare. Cultural competence in nursing education needs to be reinforced. The provided recommendations inform researchers and policymakers about the health disparities and health needs of immigrants. PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION Healthcare professionals were consulted in the study design.
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- Doctoral Programme of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
- Population Health Unit, Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland
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- Population Health Unit, Department of Public Health and Welfare, Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Nursing Science, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Gandomkar R, Rooholamini A. Peer-review of teaching materials in Canadian and Australian universities: A content analysis. J Educ Health Promot 2024; 12:430. [PMID: 38464635 PMCID: PMC10920684 DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1795_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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BACKGROUND Peer-review of teaching materials (PRTM) has been considered a rigorous method to evaluate teaching performance to overcome the student evaluation's psychometric limitations and capture the complexity and multidimensionality of teaching. The current study aims to analyze the PRTM practices in Canadian and Australian universities in their faculty evaluation system. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a qualitative content analysis study in which all websites of Canadian and Australian universities (n = 46) were searched based on the experts› opinion. Data related to PRTM were extracted and analyzed employing an integrative content analysis, incorporating both inductive and deductive elements iteratively. Data were coded and then organized into subcategories and categories using a predetermined framework including the major design elements of a PRTM system. The number of universities for each subcategory was calculated. RESULTS A total of 21 universities provided information on PRTM on their websites. The main features of PRTM programs were organized under the seven major design elements. Universities applied PRTM mostly (n = 11) as a summative evaluation. Between half to two-thirds of the universities did not provide information regarding the identification of the reviewers and candidates, preparation of reviewers, and logistics (how often and when) of the PRTM. Almost all universities (n = 20) defined the criteria for review in terms of teaching philosophy (n = 20), teaching activities (n = 20), teaching effectiveness (n = 19), educational leadership (n = 18), teaching scholarship (n = 17), and professional development (n = 14). CONCLUSION The major design elements of PRTM, categories and subcategories offered in the current study provide a practical framework to design and implement a comprehensive and detailed PRTM system in the academic setting.
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- Roghayeh Gandomkar
- Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Medical Education, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Department of Medical Education, Education Development Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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Ju Y, Scherr S, Arendt F, You M, Prieler M. Little Strokes Fell Big Oaks: How Repeated Recommendations for Suicide Reporting Drive the Quality of Suicide News in South Korea. Omega (Westport) 2024:302228241228007. [PMID: 38247392 DOI: 10.1177/00302228241228007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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This study investigates how far repeated releases of recommendations for responsible reporting on suicide (RRS) are associated with changes in the quality of suicide reporting. A content analysis was conducted on suicide news articles (N = 606) by the Korean newspapers Hankyoreh Sinmun and Chosun Ilbo in four six-month periods from 2004 to 2019, which covered the periods before and after the releases of three versions of suicide reporting guidelines. Elements for RRS served as a proxy for the reporting quality, which includes both avoiding negative elements and providing positive ones. Not only the number of suicide news stories reduced by half in the last two observation periods, overall RRS scores and most individual RRS elements increased in the third period, compared to the first or second period. The avoidance RRS for headline, however, was not significantly improved. Korean news media also tended to be sensationalistic in using photos.
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- Youngkee Ju
- The Media School, Hallym University, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Center for Interdisciplinary Health Research, Department of Media, Knowledge, and Communication, University of Augsburg, Augsburg, Germany
- Department of Communication & Journalism, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA
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- Department of Communication, University of Vienna, Wien, Austria
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- Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
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Cahill PT, Ng S, Turkstra LS, Ferro MA, Campbell WN. Exploring the valued outcomes of school-based speech-language therapy services: a sequential iterative design. Front Rehabil Sci 2024; 5:1290800. [PMID: 38313699 PMCID: PMC10834652 DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2024.1290800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024]
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Background Achieving outcomes that community members value is essential to high-quality, family-centred care. These valued outcomes should inform the production and interpretation of research evidence. To date, outcomes included in studies of service delivery models for speech-language services in schools have been narrowly defined, and do not match the outcomes suggested as important by families, teachers, and children. The most important outcomes of school-based, speech-languages services have not been directly and systematically investigated. We aimed to address this gap by asking school community members what outcomes were most relevant to evaluating and improving the delivery of speech-language services in schools. Methods A sequential, iterative mixed-method study was conducted using interviews with 14 family members, educators, and speech-language therapists that asked what outcomes or impacts of school-based services they considered most important or valuable. Summative content analysis was used to analyse the data. Structural topic modelling between rounds of qualitative analysis was used to describe both the quality and the quantity of the interview content. School community members' perspectives were compared through estimation of topic proportions within interviews from each member group and through qualitative comparison. Results Structural topic modelling diagnostics and qualitative interpretation of topic output suggested a six-topic solution. This solution was estimated successfully and yielded the following topics: (1) meeting all needs appropriately, (2) teamwork and collaboration, (3) building capacities, (4) supporting individual student needs in context, (5) coordinating care, and finally (6) supporting core educational goals. Families focused on school-based services meeting all needs appropriately and coordinating care, while educators highlighted supporting individual student needs in context. By contrast, speech-language therapists emphasized building capacities and supporting core educational goals. All school community members agreed that current assessment tools and outcome measures were inadequate to capture the most important impacts of school-based services. Conclusions Outcomes identified by school community members as important or valuable were broad, and included individual student outcomes, interpersonal outcomes, and systems-level outcomes. Although these outcomes were discussed by all member groups, each group focused on different outcomes in the interviews, suggesting differences in the prioritization of outcomes. We recommend building consensus regarding the most important outcomes for school-based speech-language services, as well as the prioritization of outcomes for measure development.
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- Peter T. Cahill
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Centre for Interprofessional Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Demeke GW, van Engen ML, Markos S. Servant Leadership in the Healthcare Literature: A Systematic Review. J Healthc Leadersh 2024; 16:1-14. [PMID: 38192640 PMCID: PMC10771778 DOI: 10.2147/jhl.s440160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Servant leadership has received a growing consideration among scholars and practitioners as a viable leadership model capable of bringing positive changes in the increasingly complex healthcare system. The increasing servant leadership literature in healthcare requires an integrated research work that provides a holistic picture of the existing studies. This systematic review aims to synthesize servant leadership conceptualizations, theoretical frameworks, measurement tools, and nomological networks (antecedents, mediators, outcomes, and moderators) associated with prior research in healthcare. A systematic synthesis of 55 pertinent healthcare-specific conceptual and empirical studies demonstrated that servant leadership assumes a crucial role in developing a committed workforce that contributes towards the achievement of performance excellence in healthcare. The review uncovers that the Global Servant Leadership Scale is the most utilized measure of servant leadership in sector-specific studies in healthcare. Moreover, social exchange theory is the dominant underpinning mechanism explaining the influence of servant leadership on specific variables of interest. The findings further revealed that servant leadership has a positive relationship with a range of valued individual and organizational outcomes in healthcare. Our review contributes to the development of servant leadership theory and practice through ascertaining sector-specific studies in the territory of healthcare. We finally conclude by providing a detailed panorama for future healthcare-specific servant leadership research in terms of potential topics, methodological rigor, and less explored variables in prior studies.
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- Getnet Worku Demeke
- Department of Business Administration and Information Systems, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Department of Management, Kotebe University of Education, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Institute for Management Research, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Business Administration and Information Systems, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Maloney EK, White AJ, Samuel L, Boehm M, Bleakley A. COVID-19 coverage from six network and cable news sources in the United States: Representation of misinformation, correction, and portrayals of severity. Public Underst Sci 2024; 33:58-72. [PMID: 37401262 PMCID: PMC10333563 DOI: 10.1177/09636625231179588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic in the United States is marked by divisions in perceptions of disease severity as well as misperceptions about the virus and vaccine that vary along ideological and political party lines. Perceptual differences may be due to differences in the information about the virus that individuals are exposed to within their own identity-affirming ideological news bubbles. This content analysis of six different national network transcripts highlights differences in coverage of severity, and the prevalence of misinformation and its correction that are consistent with previously established preferred news channels of conservatives/Republicans and liberals/Democrats and their perceptions and misperceptions about the pandemic. Results contribute to the growing body of country-specific COVID-19 media studies that allow for comparisons across nations with different cultures and media systems, as these factors play a pivotal role in national responses and experiences.
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Kurki P, Korhonen M, Honkalampi K, Lahti S, Suominen AL. The use of dental anxiety management techniques during one-session treatment: a study on five video-recorded patient cases. Acta Odontol Scand 2024; 82:55-65. [PMID: 37747276 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2023.2258957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim was to examine what kinds of dental anxiety management techniques dentists use in the context of one-session treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS The data consisted of videotaped treatment sessions for five dentally anxious adults. The treatment was conducted by two experienced dentists without formal training in the treatment of dentally anxious patients or behavioral management techniques. Theory-driven qualitative content analysis, based on the anxiety management classification of Milgrom et al. was used to identify and classify the techniques used during the treatments. RESULTS Altogether, diverse categories of dental anxiety management techniques were identified under the main themes of enhancing trust and control and psychological management. Techniques that fell into enhancing trust and control included the categories of 'building a trustful relationship', 'informational control', and 'behavioral control'. These techniques were used consistently throughout the sessions. Additionally, psychological management techniques were identified and classified as 'behavioral strategies: relaxing the body' and 'cognitive strategies: relaxing the mind', which were regularly used in specific situations. CONCLUSION The results indicate that a variety of dental anxiety management techniques were used during one-session treatments. The findings provide valuable insights for dentists in managing their patients with dental anxiety and improving their overall treatment experience.
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- Pirjo Kurki
- Institute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Joensuu, University of Eastern, Finland
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- Psychology, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Joensuu, University of Eastern, Finland
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- Department of Community Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland
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- Institute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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Backman A, Ahnlund P, Lövheim H, Edvardsson D. Nursing home managers' descriptions of multi-level barriers to leading person-centred care: A content analysis. Int J Older People Nurs 2024; 19:e12581. [PMID: 37859588 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Revised: 09/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research suggests that person-centred care can be beneficially implemented and sustained, even though barriers remain that prevent uptake in clinical practice. Understanding barriers to person-centred care seems important, as this has an impact on care practices and resident outcomes. Moreover, there is limited knowledge about nursing home managers' descriptions of barriers when leading person-centred care. OBJECTIVES To explore barriers to leading person-centred care as narrated by nursing home managers. METHODS A descriptive qualitative design was used to collect data using individual interviews with 12 nursing home managers in highly person-centred nursing homes. Data were analysed using content analysis. RESULTS Multi-level barriers to leading person-centred care were identified on the (1) person level, (2) team level and (3) organisational level. Placing professional and family considerations ahead of resident considerations was described as a barrier on the personal level (1). Also, staff's divergent care values, processes, and priorities together with turnover and low foundational knowledge were identified as barriers on the team level (2). On an organisational level (3), constrained finances, functional building design and group level rostering were identified as barriers. CONCLUSION Multi-level barriers influence nursing home managers' ability to lead and promote person-centred care. Promoting the development of person-centred practices requires efforts to eliminate barriers on person, team and organisational level. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Identifying and overcoming barriers at various levels in nursing home care has the potential to promote person-centred practices. This study can inform stakeholders and policymakers of challenges and complexities in person-centred practices. Multi-level strategies are needed to target challenges at person-, team- and organisational level when striving to develop person-centred care.
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- Department of Social work, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
- Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine in Umeå, Umeå, Sweden
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
- Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Health and Care Sciences, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Miyawaki R, Shibata A, Ishii K, Owen N, Oka K. Appropriately Addressing Too Much Sitting as a Public Health Issue: Content Analysis of Coverage in the Five Major National Japanese Newspapers. Asia Pac J Public Health 2024; 36:20-28. [PMID: 38152954 DOI: 10.1177/10105395231220470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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Recent international public health guidelines now address reducing and breaking up time spent sitting (sedentary behavior). Japanese people spend considerable time sitting in workplaces and other contexts. With potential future public health guidelines in Japan, there is the need for greater public awareness of the importance of reducing sedentary time and of practical ways to do so. From the five major Japanese national newspapers, articles on sedentary behavior published between 2000 and 2021 were identified and coded for content analysis, including the main topic of the article, population group, sedentary behavior context or domain, health outcome, and solutions for reducing sedentary time. There were 53 articles identified, with sedentary behavior being the main topic in 22; workers as a population group appeared in 20 articles and workplaces as a domain in 22. More than 70% mentioned health influences, but fewer than 60% mentioned solutions. Further to informing the public about adverse health influences and consequences for workers and workplaces, there is also the need for improved coverage of the broader benefits of reducing sitting time, sedentary behavior among older adults and children, sitting in all aspects of daily life, and, importantly, considering public health guidelines and solutions for reducing prolonged sitting.
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- Rina Miyawaki
- School of Arts and Letters, Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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- Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Saitama, Japan
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Chen X, Du Y, Shen Z, Qin W, Zhang Y. How the public perceives the "good nurse" in China: A content analysis of national newspapers. J Nurs Scholarsh 2024; 56:164-173. [PMID: 37608546 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Newspapers are a predominant channel through which the Chinese public learns about nurses and the nursing profession. However, little nursing research has been performed in China to investigate the newspaper portrayal of nurses, and how the public perceives the role of nurses in the Chinese context is still an ambiguous phenomenon. This study aimed to clarify the public portrayals of nurses in China, and to analyze whether there are changes over time in news content related to nurses in the national newspapers. DESIGN A content analysis of the newspaper articles citing nurses that have been published since each newspaper was established. METHOD We selected two national daily newspapers as sources to systematically search for articles about nurses from 1949 to 2022. A coding instrument was developed to quantitatively extract the contents of the articles identified. Then, using a mixed methods approach, we analyzed newspaper content to show the roles of nurses presented to the public by the media. RESULTS A total of 317 articles were analyzed. Nurses have been depicted with heterogeneous images in both newspapers with positive wordings and up to 28 types of public images. More than half of the articles portrayed two, three, or more types of images. Among the images of nurses identified, "overworked" appeared the most frequently, followed by "dedicated," "philanthropic and benevolent," and "with a sense of responsibility," and then "technically skilled." By analyzing the image of nurses in both newspapers over time, we found that images related to virtue have largely increased with time, while images about professionalism have decreased. CONCLUSION Nursing continues to be depicted as a virtuous caregiving profession, often forgetting the wide need for knowledge, skill, and expertise required in the occupation. The public image of nurses portrayed in the national newspapers does not accurately match their actual roles. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The public image of nurses portrayed in the national newspapers does not accurately match their actual roles. To actualize a professional role and increase social status of nurses, intentional image management is needed. Nursing schools, nursing associations, and nursing professionals should be more proactive in overcoming the stereotypical image portrayed of them and use the news media as a tool to invite attention from and dialogue with the public about the value of nursing to reframe the public's understanding of the expert role of the professional nurse in health care and to create a new and more professional image for nursing.
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- Xiao Chen
- Department of Nursing, Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Nursing, Fudan University Zhongshan Hospital, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Strømstad K, Skarpaas LS, Haslerud SI, Alve YA, Sandqvist J, Aas RW. Exploring return to work barriers through the lens of model of human occupation. The NOW WHAT project. Scand J Occup Ther 2024; 31:2297732. [PMID: 38242153 DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2023.2297732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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BACKGROUND The challenges of returning to work after sickness absence demands a wide conceptual understanding of what hinders the employee's work participation. Thus, there is a need to know more about self-perceived barriers for Return to Work (RTW). AIM This study aimed to investigate RTW barriers experienced by employees on long-term sick leave, through the lens of the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO). MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was a large-scale qualitative interview study (n = 85) using semi-structured telephone interviews. Eligible participants had received sick leave benefits for between 6 months and 1.5 years. The data were analysed with quantitative and qualitative content analysis. A deductive approach using the MOHO concepts guided the analysis process. RESULTS The study generated 941 coded meaning units describing barriers for RTW, of which we were able to code 895 within the framework of MOHO. In the person-specific concepts, performance capacity barriers were most often described (n = 303), followed by volitional barriers (n = 165) and barriers related to habituation (n = 66). Barriers related to the environmental components amounted to 361. Barriers in the occupational environment was dominant (n = 214). CONCLUSION Experienced barriers related to both environmental components and person-specific concepts. SIGNIFICANCE The habituational and volitional perspective on barriers can contribute to the identification and communication of performance capacity-related barriers not previously identified.
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- Kine Strømstad
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, Norway
- Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, OsloMet-Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, Norway
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Mohd Hanim MFB, Md Sabri BA, Yusof N. Online commentaries of the sugar-sweetened beverages tax in Malaysia: Content analysis. Public Health Nurs 2024; 41:139-150. [PMID: 37953703 DOI: 10.1111/phn.13262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Implementing taxes on sugary drinks, or SSBs, has been a controversial topic in many countries, including Malaysia. This study aimed to examine how Malaysian Facebook users responded to the announcement and implementation of the SSBs tax through netnography. METHODS This cross-sectional study employed qualitative and quantitative methods and used an inductive approach and thematic content analysis to analyze online commentaries on news articles published on popular online news portals from November 2018 to August 2019. Data was collected by downloading the commentaries onto Microsoft Word and importing them into NVivo. RESULTS Of the commentaries analyzed, 60.9% rejected the SSBs tax, and 39.1% favored it. No association was found between the online news articles and the slants of the commentaries. CONCLUSION The results of this study demonstrate a clear divide in public opinion regarding the SSBs tax in Malaysia, with many online readers expressing opposition to the tax despite evidence of the harmful effects of sugar presented in the articles they are commenting on. These findings have implications for policymakers and public health advocates seeking to implement similar taxes in the future.
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- Muhammad Faiz Bin Mohd Hanim
- Centre of Population Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
- Oral Health Program, Ministry of Health, Federal Government Administrative Centre, Putrajaya, Malaysia
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- Centre of Population Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Centre of Population Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
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Avalos S. A Comparative Content Analysis of the News Media Framing of Trans Homicide Between Trans Men and Trans Women in the U.S. from 2016 to 2022. J Interpers Violence 2023:8862605231220014. [PMID: 38149587 DOI: 10.1177/08862605231220014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2023]
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Recently, the media's coverage of trans homicides has increased in the U.S. Studies show that the news media's framing has been largely negative but has improved in recent times. Yet, research has mostly analyzed the news media's framing of victims who were trans women, thus limiting our understanding of this issue across different trans groups. The present study employs a mixed method approach to comparatively analyze articles (N = 124) published in online news media outlets of 15 trans men and 15 trans women murdered between 2016 and 2022. The findings indicate news media outlets used more positive and neutral frames than negative for both groups. However, when compared to trans women, trans men were delegitimized at higher rates. These findings highlight the ways that the police, news media, family, friends, and community members simultaneously contribute to the humanization and delegitimization of trans victims of homicide, demonstrating the importance of ensuring all information released about the victims correctly reflects who they were, or the cycle of delegitimization will continue. By studying how the news media frames trans homicide victims, we can look at how the media shapes cultural beliefs and ideologies about trans people, the role of language in reinforcing stereotypes, and the implications of these framings for trans people.
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Caldwell-Harris CL, McGlowan T, Beitia K. Autistic discussion forums: insights into the topics that clinicians don't know about. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1271841. [PMID: 38169812 PMCID: PMC10758484 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1271841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Background User-led autism discussion forums provide a wealth of information about autistic lived experiences, albeit oriented toward those who regularly use computers. We contend that healthcare professionals should read autism discussion forums to gain insight, be informed, and in some cases, to correct assumptions about autistic persons' lives and possibilities. But experts may be dismissive of user-led forums, believing forums to be filled with myths, misinformation, and combative postings. The questions motivating our research were: Do online forums raise issues that are educational for clinicians and other stakeholders? Are forums useful for those who do empirical research? Method Content analysis was conducted on 300 posts (62,000 words) from Reddit, Quora, and Wrong Planet. Forums were sampled to reflect broad topics; posts were selected sequentially from the identified forums. The authors read through posts in the Excel sheet, highlighting statements that were the main ideas of the post, to discern both broad categories of topics and more specific topics. We coded content pertinent to classic autism myths and analyzed attitudes towards myths such as 'lack emotion' and 'cannot form relationships.' To document whether forum posts discuss topics that are not widely known outside of elite experts, we compared discussion content to new material about autism contained in the March 2022 DSM 5 Text revision. Results Classic autism myths were discussed with examples of when elements of myths may be valid. Posters described cases where parents or therapists believed myths. Experts may believe autism myths due to rapid changes in diagnostic practices and due to their lack of knowledge regarding the characteristics of autistic people who have typical intellectual abilities. We conclude that forums contain high-value information for clinicians because all concepts in the DSM 5 text revision were discussed by posters in the years before the text revision appeared. Ideas that are only slowly becoming part of the research literature are discussed at length in forums. Reading and analyzing forums is useful for both clinicians and scientists. In addition, the relative ease of forum analysis lowers the bar for entry into the research process.
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Chen J, Du Y, Rui JR. How Foods and Beverages Are Promoted Online: A Content Analysis of the Digital Food Environment in China. Nutrients 2023; 15:5067. [PMID: 38140326 PMCID: PMC10745472 DOI: 10.3390/nu15245067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Digital platforms such as social media and e-commerce platforms have become a major space where foods and beverages (F&B) are promoted. Prior research has found that online, unhealthy F&B receive more presence than healthy F&B. This obesogenic food environment may increase the obesity rate. Therefore, it is critical to understand how healthy and unhealthy F&B are promoted online. A content analysis of 2906 posts related to F&B via five digital platforms was conducted in China, where the obesity rate has increased in recent years. Firstly, the results show that unhealthy F&B received more presence on digital platforms than healthy F&B. Secondly, healthy F&B posts tended to highlight the healthiness of the products, whereas unhealthy F&B posts leveraged a wide range of promotional strategies, specifically use cues, food cues, chewing sounds, sensory descriptions, friend cues, local cultural appeal, nostalgia appeal, price information, discount information, and trending hashtags or topics. Next, use cues, chewing sounds, sensory descriptions, family cues, and friend cues increased the quantity of audience feedback, whereas price information and using trending hashtags or topics lowered the quantity of audience feedback. Moreover, local cultural appeal and social proof exhibited the opposite impact on audience feedback. Finally, health benefit statements lowered audience feedback for healthy F&B posts, whereas brand visibility and purchase links inhibited audience feedback for unhealthy F&B posts. In addition to describing the digital food environment in China, the present research provides implications on how to promote healthy F&B. Particularly, we suggest that healthy F&B businesses and healthy eating campaigns should leverage the strategies unhealthy F&B use to receive more consumer attention, in order to increase their own products' public visibility and attractiveness.
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- Center for Public Health Risk Surveillance and Information Communication in Guangdong Province, South China University of Technology, 382 Waihuan East Rd, Guangzhou 510006, China; (J.C.); (Y.D.)
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