scholarly journals Navigating new lives: A scoping review and thematic synthesis of forced migrant women's perinatal experiences

2020 ◽  
Vol 1-2 ◽  
pp. 100014
Author(s):  
Esther SHARMA ◽  
Natasha HOWARD ◽  
Diane DUCLOS
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Thematic Synthesis

scholarly journals Microaggressions towards people affected by mental health problems: a scoping review

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Barber ◽  
P. C. Gronholm ◽  
S. Ahuja ◽  
N. Rüsch ◽  
G. Thornicroft
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Racial Microaggressions ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Aims This review aims to understand the scope of the literature regarding mental health-related microaggressions towards people affected by mental health problems. Methods A scoping review was conducted to explore this question. Four electronic health-oriented databases were searched alongside Google Scholar. As per scoping review principles, the inclusion criteria were developed iteratively. The results of included studies were synthesised using a basic narrative synthesis approach, utilising principles of thematic analysis and thematic synthesis where appropriate. Results A total of 1196 records were identified, of which 17 met inclusion criteria. Of these, 12 were peer-reviewed journal articles, three were research degree theses and two were book chapters. Six included empirical studies were qualitative, four were quantitative and two employed a mixed-methods design. Within these, five qualitative studies aimed to describe the nature of mental health microaggressions experienced by people with mental health problems. Themes identified in a thematic synthesis of these five studies included stereotypes about mental illness, invalidating peoples' experience and blaming people with mental illness for their condition. The included publications informed on the perpetration of mental health microaggressions by family, friends, health professionals and social workers. In addition, two studies created scales, which were then used in cross-sectional surveys of the general public and community members to assess characteristics, such as right-wing political views, associated with endorsement of mental health microaggressions. A consensus definition of microaggressions emerged from the included studies: microaggressions are brief, everyday slights, snubs or insults, that may be subtle or ambiguous, but communicate a negative message to a target person based on their membership of a marginalised group, in this case, people affected by mental illness. Conclusions The study of mental health microaggressions is an emerging, heterogeneous field, embedded in the wider stigma and discrimination literature. It has been influenced by earlier work on racial microaggressions. Both can be ambiguous and contradictory, which creates difficulty defining the boundaries of the concept, but also underpins the key theoretical basis for the negative impact of microaggressions. Mental illness is a more concealable potential type of identity, so it follows that the reported perpetrators of microaggressions are largely friends, family and professionals. This has implications for intervening to reduce the impact of microaggressions. There are several challenges facing research in this area, and further work is needed to understand the impact of mental health microaggressions on people affected by mental health problems.

scholarly journals Factors affecting community pharmacist work: A scoping review and thematic synthesis using role theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faith R. Yong ◽  
Victoria Garcia-Cardenas ◽  
Kylie A. Williams ◽  
Shalom I. (Charlie) Benrimoj
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacist ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Role Theory ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Thematic Synthesis

scholarly journals A state-of-the-art review on police accountability

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yinthe Feys ◽  
Antoinette Verhage ◽  
Dominique Boels
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
Police Accountability ◽  
Police Integrity

The method and results of a scoping review, based on the principles of a systematic literature review, on police accountability are presented with the aim of providing an overview of the characteristics of empirical research on the topic and the main themes covered in this research tradition. To our knowledge, no systematically conducted review has been undertaken although one could help to identify gaps in the (empirical) literature and give insights into the themes studied in this regard. Three main themes were discovered during the review; aside from police accountability as such, many studies related to police integrity or, to a lesser extent, historical facts concerning police accountability or integrity. Two of the most striking findings were the low number of empirical studies included in our thematic synthesis and the limited amount of methodological information reported in these publications. As such, the authors recommend more empirical research regarding police accountability and, more generally, sufficient methodological reporting when writing a publication.

Health Promotion Practices and Michel Foucault: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 089011712198922
Author(s):  
Fernanda Carlise Mattioni ◽  
Priscila Tadei Nakata ◽  
Liciane Costa Dresh ◽  
Rosane Rollo ◽  
Liliane Spencer Bittencourt Brochier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
Data Synthesis ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
The Face ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Population Origin ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Foucauldian Analysis

Objective: To analyze Health Promotion (HP) practices in different settings worldwide, presented in studies that employed the Foucauldian framework. Data Source: Scoping review performed on LILACS, MEDLINE, IBECS, BDENF, SciELO, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: We included original articles, review articles, reflection articles, and case studies published in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, which addressed HP practices, analyzed using the Foucauldian framework. Data Synthesis: In the numerical synthesis, the characteristics of the included studies were described: number of studies, types of method, year of publication, characteristics of the study population, origin countries, and the HP practices addressed in the articles. The thematic synthesis was organized according to the nature of the HP practices presented and the Foucauldian analysis matrix used. Results: The review covered 34 studies, published between 2006 and 2019, whose analysis resulted in 2 thematic synthesis: 1) HP as a biopolitical strategy in the neoliberal context; 2) HP as an expression of resistance and counter-conduct, presenting tensions, struggles, and power games. Conclusion: The field of HP mostly consists of governmentality practices that reinforce the neoliberal health perspective. Some practices show resistance and counter-conduct in the face of governmentality practices, which explains the power relationships in the field of HP.

scholarly journals Palliative care for homeless and vulnerably housed people: scoping review and thematic synthesis

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2021-003020
Author(s):  
Richard James ◽  
Kate Flemming ◽  
Melanie Hodson ◽  
Tammy Oxley
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Life Care ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
Wide Range

IntroductionPeople who are homeless or vulnerably housed are subject to disproportionately high risks of physical and mental illness and are further disadvantaged by difficulties in access to services. Research has been conducted examining a wide range of issues in relation to end-of-life care for homeless and vulnerably housed people, however, a contemporary scoping review of this literature is lacking.ObjectivesTo understand the provision of palliative care for people who are homeless or vulnerably housed from the perspective of, and for the benefit of, all those who should be involved in its provision.DesignScoping review with thematic synthesis of qualitative and quantitative literature.Data sourcesMEDLINE, Embase, PsycINFO, Social Policy and Practice and CINAHL databases were searched, from inception to May 2020. Citation chasing and manual searching of grey literature were also employed.ResultsSixty-four studies, involving 2117 homeless and vulnerably housed people were included, with wide variation in methodology, population and perspective. The thematic synthesis identified three themes around: experiences, beliefs and wishes; relationships; and end-of-life care.ConclusionDiscussion highlighted gaps in the evidence base, especially around people experiencing different types of homelessness. Existing evidence advocates for service providers to offer needs-based and non-judgemental care, for organisations to use existing assets in co-producing services, and for researchers to address gaps in the evidence base, and to work with providers in transforming existing knowledge into evaluable action.

scholarly journals Classroom dialogue and digital technologies: A scoping review

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 1995-2028 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Major ◽  
P. Warwick ◽  
I. Rasmussen ◽  
S. Ludvigsen ◽  
V. Cook
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Field Of Study ◽  
Theoretical Context ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
Classroom Dialogue ◽  
The Future

Abstract This article presents a systematic scoping review of the literature focusing on interactions between classroom dialogue and digital technology. The first review of its type in this area, it both maps extant research and, through a process of thematic synthesis, investigates the role of technology in supporting classroom dialogue. In total, 72 studies (published 2000–2016) are analysed to establish the characteristics of existing evidence and to identify themes. The central intention is to enable researchers and others to access an extensive base of studies, thematically analysed, when developing insights and interpretations in a rapidly changing field of study. The discussion illustrates the interconnectedness of key themes, placing the studies in a methodological and theoretical context and examining challenges for the future.

scholarly journals A systematic scoping review and synthesis of dementia and communication theory

Dementia ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2261-2281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liam Ennis ◽  
Warren Mansell ◽  
Phil McEvoy ◽  
Sara Tai
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Communication Theory ◽  
Reference Lists ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Anxiety Reduction ◽  
Topic Area ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
Widespread Agreement ◽  
Environmental Considerations ◽  
Person With Dementia

Aim This review considers the theoretical literature concerning communication between a person with dementia and a person without dementia. Methods Theoretical accounts of communication between a person with dementia and a person without dementia were identified through database searches, hand searching of reference lists and contacting experts in the topic area. Results Twenty-one articles were included in the final review, yielding 18 different theoretical accounts of communication in the context of dementia. Thematic synthesis showed that four categories could account for the majority of the material described in these theories, even though they were derived from very different perspectives. These categories were mutuality, personhood, anxiety reduction and environmental considerations. Discussion The four categories identified in the thematic synthesis were reminiscent of Kitwood’s theory of person-centred dementia care. Different interpretations of this finding are considered. Most theoretical accounts focused on the relational aspects of communication. This meant that societal and individual accounts of communication in the context of dementia were relatively impoverished in terms of theory. Conclusions There is widespread agreement regarding the important components of good quality communication in the context of dementia. This suggests exciting opportunities for collaboration between apparently disparate bodies of literature. Individual and societal accounts of communication in the context of dementia are relatively neglected and would benefit from more research.

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