scholarly journals Errors or identity markers? A survey study on the use of and attitudes towards finlandisms and fennicisms in Finland Swedish

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-31
Author(s):  
Janine A.E. Strandberg ◽  
Charlotte Gooskens ◽  
Anja Schüppert
Keyword(s):  
Survey Study ◽  
Language Loss ◽  
Linguistic Identity ◽  
Source Language ◽  
Identity Markers ◽  
Survey Responses

Abstract This study examines the use of and attitudes towards finlandisms and fennicisms in Finland Swedish. Finlandisms are words or structures typical of the Swedish variety spoken in Finland, while fennicisms are a category of finlandisms for which the source language is Finnish. Fennicisms are often discussed in context of Finnish influence and consequent Finland Swedish language loss, suggesting that the use of these features in Swedish is stigmatised. The study analyses survey responses from 126 Finland Swedish individuals in order to investigate the use of and perceptions regarding fennicisms. The responses indicate that although finlandisms and, in particular, fennicisms are often seen as erroneous, they can also be used to indicate a uniquely Finland Swedish linguistic identity. Additionally, responses regarding fennicisms provide examples of previously overlooked Finnish loanwords, while also indicating that loanwords with origins in other languages are often misidentified as stemming from Finnish. The implications of these findings are discussed.

A comparison of patients' and physicians' expectations regarding precision oncology tests.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1568-1568
Author(s):  
Navdeep Dehar ◽  
Tasnima Abedin ◽  
Patricia A. Tang ◽  
D. Gwyn Bebb ◽  
Winson Y. Cheung
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Genetic Testing ◽  
Cancer Biology ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Precision Oncology ◽  
Diagnosis And Prognosis ◽  
Genetic Test Results ◽  
Survey Responses

1568 Background: With the increasing number and frequency of biomarker and genetic tests that are offered to patients with cancer, it is important to ensure that they fully understand the implications of these tests. In this survey study, we aimed to compare the attitudes and expectations of patients and cancer physicians about the role of biomarker and genetic testing in clinical decision-making. Methods: Two separate, complimentary, self-administered questionnaires for cancer patients and their physicians, respectively, were collected in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Survey responses from patients were subsequently matched with those of their corresponding oncologists to form patient–oncologist dyads. We determined the concordance rates between responses of patients and those of their oncologists. Results: A total of 113 patients and 15 physicians participated in the study from July to September 2019. Patients demonstrated good understanding of general cancer biology (79%) and diagnostic processes (91%) associated with precision oncology. About 70% patients were willing to undergo minor procedures, and participate in research involving biomarker or genetic testing; however, this was over-estimated by their physicians in 82% of cases. Many patients felt that their tumor should be tested to guide treatment (70%) and were not bothered by potential delays in treatment due to testing (23%). These views from patients were largely shared by their oncologists (concordance 64%). While only 28% patients thought that they had enough knowledge to make informed decisions, majority (68%) said that they needed more information. Importantly, knowledge and expectations regarding the applications of biomarker or genetic test results on actual diagnosis and prognosis were grossly discrepant between patients and their oncologists (concordance 26% and 36%, respectively). Conclusions: Patients and cancer physicians tend to be aware of the advances in precision oncology and are willing to participate in biomarker and genetic testing and research. However, they do not consistently agree about the roles and applications of these tests, which may result in misplaced expectations. Strategies to improve education and communication are needed to align these expectations and improve the quality of clinical decision-making.

scholarly journals College-University Transfer Experiences of Students With Disabilities: A Survey Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Charles Anyinam ◽  
Celina Da Silva ◽  
Sue Coffey ◽  
Frank Smith ◽  
Christine Arnold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Transfer Students ◽  
Postsecondary Education ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Lack Of Information ◽  
Inadequate Information ◽  
University Transfer ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Transfer Experiences

The benefits of postsecondary education (PSE) are well documented and yet historic challenges have contributed to significant underrepresentation of students with disabilities. This paper presents the results of a survey study that explored students with disabilities’ experiences of transfer between PSE institutions in Canada. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire developed by the research team. Rating questions were analyzed using descriptive data. Students also answered open-ended questions that were analyzed using a qualitative content analysis approach. Sixty-nine of the 248 survey responses received indicated involvement in transfer between PSE institutions, mostly college to university. Four out of 5 of the transfer students self-identified as having psychiatric and mental health disabilities (e.g., anxiety, depression). Perceptions and experiences among successful and non-successful transfer students were mixed. Fully one-third of transfer students indicated that they felt that college-university transfer may be a better route for PSE for students with disabilities than going straight to university. Barriers to college-university transfer, among others, included a lack of information about who can assist with the process (62.5%) and inadequate information about disabilities and accommodation (56.3%). The results of this snapshot of PSE students with disabilities’ perceptions of college-university transfer may inform the design of evidence-based PSE transition interventions for this population. Additionally, given the under-representation of Indigenous and other racialized students in PSE, there is merit in further investigation focusing on their transfer experiences. 

scholarly journals A survey study examining the motivations, concerns, and perspectives of medical students engaging in neurosurgical research

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 490
Author(s):  
Adriel Barrios-Anderson ◽  
Esther Wu ◽  
David D. Liu ◽  
Jameson Snead ◽  
David J. Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
Research Productivity ◽  
Research Work ◽  
The United States ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Research Survey ◽  
Residency Application ◽  
Survey Responses

Background: In a competitive landscape for neurosurgical residency admission, research productivity is increasingly important. Medical school applicants to neurosurgery report high numbers of “scholarly products” as published by the National Residency Match Program. Despite increased student involvement in research and productivity, to the best of our knowledge, no previous reported studies have examined student perspectives on their involvement in neurosurgical research. Methods: For 2 consecutive years (February 2019 and February 2020), medical students (n = 55) from around the United States presented original research at the Student Neurosurgical Research Conference. Participants were administered a mixed-method survey designed to assess experiences and perspectives on engaging in neurosurgical research. Survey responses were analyzed independently by two researchers to assess for common themes and perspectives. Results: Medical students engaged in all types of research work across nearly every neurosurgical subfield with “Basic/Bench Lab work” (38.5%) and “Chart Review” (23.1%) representing the majority of projects. Students commonly cited “curiosity/interest,” and “residency application competitiveness” as main reasons for participation in research. About 66% of respondents reported experiencing anxiety/concern about research productivity “often” or “very often.” Thematic analysis revealed that sources of research-related stress were (1) having enough publications to match into residency, and (2) having enough time in medical school to engage in research. Conclusion: Medical students engaging in neurosurgical research are highly motivated students driven by scientific curiosity and pressure to prepare for competitive residency applications. Students experience anxiety due to time constraints in medical curricula and increasing demands for scholarly productivity.

scholarly journals Emotional and Practical Considerations Towards the Adoption and Abandonment of VPNs as a Privacy-Enhancing Technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moses Namara ◽  
Daricia Wilkinson ◽  
Kelly Caine ◽  
Bart P. Knijnenburg
Keyword(s):  
Service Providers ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Virtual Private Networks ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
The Public ◽  
Alternative Technologies ◽  
Privacy Enhancing Technologies ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Data Tracking ◽  
Survey Responses

AbstractVirtual Private Networks (VPNs) can help people protect their privacy. Despite this, VPNs are not widely used among the public. In this survey study about the adoption and usage of VPNs, we investigate people’s motivation to use VPNs and the barriers they encounter in adopting them. Using data from 90 technologically savvy participants, we find that while nearly all (98%; 88) of the participants have knowledge about what VPNs are, less than half (42%; 37) have ever used VPNs primarily as a privacy-enhancing technology. Of these, 18% (7) abandoned using VPNs while 81% (30) continue to use them to protect their privacy online. In a qualitative analysis of survey responses, we find that people who adopt and continue to use VPNs for privacy purposes are primarily motivated by emotional considerations, including the strong desire to protect their privacy online, wide fear of surveillance and data tracking not only from Internet service providers (ISPs) but also governments and Internet corporations such as Facebook and Google. In contrast, people who are mainly motivated by practical considerations are more likely to abandon VPNs, especially once their practical need no longer exists. These people cite their access to alternative technologies and the effort required to use a VPN as reasons for abandonment. We discuss implications of these findings and provide suggestions on how to maximize adoption of privacy-enhancing technologies such as VPNs, focusing on how to align them with people’s interests and privacy risk evaluation.

scholarly journals Evaluating True Barriers to Dental Care for Patients with Periodontal Disease

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Treloar ◽  
Susan S Bishop ◽  
Virginia Dodd ◽  
Luciana Macchion Shaddox
Keyword(s):  
Dental Care ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Cost Of Care ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Study Cohort ◽  
Financial Difficulty ◽  
Missed Appointments ◽  
Financial Compensation ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Gift Card

Abstract Background: The cost of care is often reported as a primary reason why patients fail to seek dental treatment; however, this may not the only component.Aims/Objectives: To examine an underserved population’s perspective on the importance of dental care and barriers they face to seek treatment. The effectiveness of compliance incentives, such as gift cards, were also examined.Methods: We conducted a survey study to gain insight of an underserved population’s perspective of barriers to care and correlated the reported barriers with the true reasons of missed appointments in our study cohort. Appointment compliance was also examined before and after implementation of gift card incentives. Results: Most patients felt dental care was important/very important to them. However, no correlations were found between survey responses and true reasons for missing appointments. Eighty-seven percent of patients report having some form of financial difficulty and compliance statistically improved after implementation of financial compensation in this population (69% completed appointments before gift card implementation versus 75% after gift card implementation, p=0.01), but not after the implementation of additional appointment reminders and contact staff.Discussion: Although the majority of patients reported dental care was important to them, there was an average of 31% missed appointments for patients who completed the survey and no correlations were found between the information patients reported and true reasons for non-compliance. Interestingly, even though care was free of charge, most patients reported to be in some form of financial difficulty and compliance was slightly improved through the implementation of financial compensation. Conclusion: A survey is a resource to identify reasons why patients abstain from seeking care but maybe not the best one as reasons reported do not correlate with true reasons of appointment failure. Financial compensation was shown to improve compliance with appointments. Further information gathering is necessary to gain insight into true barriers to dental care within an underserved population.Trial registration number: NCT01330719. Support. NIH/NIDCR. R01DE019456

Migraine Features in Patients with Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness

2021 ◽  
pp. 000348942110072
Author(s):  
Brooke Sarna ◽  
Adwight Risbud ◽  
Ariel Lee ◽  
Ethan Muhonen ◽  
Mehdi Abouzari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Migraine Headache ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Retrospective Survey ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Weather Changes ◽  
Survey Responses

Objectives: To evaluate the presence of migraine features in patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD). Methods: In a retrospective survey study, consecutive patients presenting to a tertiary care neurotology clinic during an 18-month period were given questionnaires about headache and dizziness symptoms. The survey responses plus history and examination of the patient were used to diagnose patients with PPPD. The prevalence of migraine headache, vestibular migraine (VM), and migraine characteristics was evaluated. Results: In total, 36 subjects with PPPD were included in the study. The mean age of the subjects was 56 ± 16 years with a female (72%) predominance. A total of 19 (53%) patients met the International Classification of Headache Disorders criteria for migraine headache, and 6 of those (17%) met the criteria for definite VM. Of the patients who did not meet full migraine headache criteria, 6 (17%) patients met 4 of 5 criteria, and 5 (14%) patients met 3 of 5 criteria. There was no significant difference between PPPD patients who fulfilled full migraine headache criteria and those who did not in sensitivity to light, sound, smells, weather changes, feelings of mental fog/confusion, and sinus pain/facial pressure. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that a majority of patients with PPPD fulfill the criteria for migraine headache. A large proportion of PPPD patients who do not meet the full criteria for migraine headache still meet a majority of the migraine headache criteria. This suggests an association between the 2 conditions. PPPD may be a part of the spectrum of otologic migraine, where migraine manifests as otologic symptoms.

scholarly journals Young Adult Literature in the English Language Arts Classroom: A Survey of Middle and Secondary Teachers’ Beliefs about YAL

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Ann Smith ◽  
Lisa Hazlett ◽  
Sean Lennon
Keyword(s):  
Young Adult ◽  
Language Arts ◽  
Middle School Teachers ◽  
Young Adult Literature ◽  
English Language ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Secondary Classrooms ◽  
New Information ◽  
Teachers Beliefs ◽  
Survey Responses

The goal of this survey study was to discover the reasons for the use or nonuse of young adult literature in the classroom.  This study revealed that YAL has gained in popularity with middle school teachers. New information, presented from qualitative data analysis on open-ended survey responses, adds to previous research on how teachers use YAL in secondary classrooms. 

Use of iPad Video-Review Feedback in the Supervision of SLP Student Clinicians

2014 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shauna L. H. Smith ◽  
Amy E. Hardy
Keyword(s):  
Learning Styles ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Clinical Supervisors ◽  
Video Review ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Survey Responses

Clinical supervisors in speech-language pathology graduate programs are faced with the challenges of adapting to the learning styles of the current generation of student clinicians, and the necessity for increased efficiency and effectiveness of instruction with decreasing amounts of supervision time. Traditional methods of providing clinical feedback have been written and verbal; however, technological advances now allow for nearly effortless implementation of video-review feedback, which targets the current learning styles of student clinicians. This survey study examined student clinicians' and clinical supervisors' responses to the use of video-review feedback using iPads, in addition to traditional feedback methods, to determine efficacy of this instructional modality. Eighteen first year graduate clinicians and six clinical supervisors participated in this study, which was conducted over a six week period. iPads were used to record a minimum of twelve brief portions of sessions during this period and then these recordings were reviewed and discussed in collaboration between the student and supervisor. Results of survey responses following the six week period indicated that student clinicians and supervisors preferred the use of video-review feedback in additional to traditional methods, and students were in agreement that this feedback was beneficial to their clinical learning.

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