scholarly journals A Qualitative Study on Researchers’ Experiences after Publishing Scientific Reports on Major Incidents, Mass-Casualty Incidents, and Disasters

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Johannes Nordsteien Svensøy ◽  
Helene Nilsson ◽  
Rune Rimstad
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Disaster Medicine ◽  
Mass Casualty Incidents ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Motivation Factors ◽  
Medical Response ◽  
Major Incidents ◽  
Scientific Reporting

Abstract Introduction and Objective: Scientific reporting on major incidents, mass-casualty incidents (MCIs), and disasters is challenging and made difficult by the nature of the medical response. Many obstacles might explain why there are few and primarily non-heterogenous published articles available. This study examines the process of scientific reporting through first-hand experiences from authors of published reports. It aims to identify learning points and challenges that are important to address to mitigate and improve scientific reporting after major incidents. Methods: This was a qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews. Participants were selected based on a comprehensive literature search. Ten researchers, who had published reports on major incidents, MCIs, or disasters from 2013-2018 were included, of both genders, from eight countries on three continents. The researchers reported on large fires, terrorist attacks, shootings, complex road accidents, transportation accidents, and earthquakes. Results: The interview was themed around initiation, workload, data collection, guidelines/templates, and motivation factors for reporting. The most challenging aspects of the reporting process proved to be a lack of dedicated time, difficulties concerning data collection, and structuring the report. Most researchers had no prior experience in reporting on major incidents. Guidelines and templates were often chosen based on how easily accessible and user-friendly they were. Conclusion and Relevance: There are few articles presenting first-hand experience from the process of scientific reporting on major incidents, MCIs, and disasters. This study presents motivation factors, challenges during reporting, and factors that affected the researchers’ choice of reporting tools such as guidelines and templates. This study shows that the structural tools available for gathering data and writing scientific reports need to be more widely promoted to improve systematic reporting in Emergency and Disaster Medicine. Through gathering, comparing, and analyzing data, knowledge can be acquired to strengthen and improve responses to future major incidents. This study indicates that transparency and willingness to share information are requisite for forming a successful scientific report.

scholarly journals HIV MADE ME STRONGER: CONCEPTIONS OF SUCCESSFUL AGING AMONG OLDER WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S765-S765
Author(s):  
Anna A Rubtsova ◽  
Tonya Taylor ◽  
Gina Wingood ◽  
Igho Ofotokun ◽  
Deborah Gustafson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Life Course Perspective ◽  
Stable Phase ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Women Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

Abstract Little is known about successful aging (SA) among older (50+) women living with HIV (OWLH). Therefore, the purpose of this qualitative study was to examine subjective understandings of SA among OWLH. Participants were OWLH enrolled in the Women’s Interagency HIV Study (WIHS) and those not enrolled in WIHS: 8 in Atlanta, GA (3 WIHS and 5 non-WIHS) and 9 in Brooklyn, NY (6 WIHS and 3 non-WIHS). Semi-structured interviews ranged from 30 to 120 minutes. Several themes emerged in participants’ definitions of SA, e.g. self-care, taking HIV medications, and being resilient (“HIV made me stronger”). Both WIHS and non-WIHS participants emphasized life course perspective in their definitions of SA -- women viewed their aging successful as a more stable phase of life in contrast to hardships they experienced while being younger (e.g., drug use, incarceration). Data collection efforts are ongoing and will allow further characterization of SA among this population.

scholarly journals Sociocultural factors contributing to waterpipe tobacco smoking among young women: a qualitative study in Iran

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeinab Makvandi ◽  
Firoozeh Mostafavi ◽  
Saeed Bashirian ◽  
Fereshteh Zamani-Alavijeh ◽  
Roya Kelishadi
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Young Women ◽  
Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking ◽  
Collection Data

Abstract Background Waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS) is currently a serious and growing public health threat in the world, especially in adolescents and young women. The aim of the study was to explore sociocultural factors contributing to WTS among young women in Iran.Methods This qualitative study was conducted from August 2017 to January 2019 in Isfahan and Hamadan cities, Iran; it included 13-30-year-old females with experience of WTS. For data collection, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted at participants’ preferred time and place. Concurrent with data collection, data were analyzed through conventional content analysis.Findings In total, 34 main participants with mean (SD) age of 22.97(4.89) years and eight auxiliary participants with mean (SD) age of 34 (9.95) years participated in the present study. Sociocultural factors contributing to WTS were categorized into four main categories of waterpipe glamorization by its producers and sellers, media advertisement or silence, common sociocultural traditions, and governmental policies and regulations.Conclusion WTS among young women in Iran is affected by a wide range of sociocultural factors. Therefore, interdisciplinary multidimensional strategies are needed for WTS management and prevention among young women. Public education, strict supervision of tobacco import, export, and selling, ample employment opportunities for young people and effective leisure time management are essential to reduce WTS.

scholarly journals Evaluating Integrated Surveillance for Antimicrobial Use and Resistance in England: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Houda Bennani ◽  
Laura Cornelsen ◽  
Katharina D. C. Stärk ◽  
Barbara Häsler
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Companion Animals ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Antimicrobial Use ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
A Value ◽  
The Uk

Integrated surveillance systems for antimicrobial use (AMU) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) require regular evaluation to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the system. An important step in the evaluation is to choose an appropriate tool for the purpose of the evaluation. The “Integrated Surveillance System Evaluation” (ISSE) framework is a conceptual framework that was developed to evaluate One Health (OH) integration in surveillance system for AMU/AMR. This study aimed to evaluate the performance and value of integrated surveillance system for AMU/AMR in England by applying the ISSE framework, which was used to develop data collection protocols and define the study design. A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted to collect the data and analyse it thematically. Eighteen stakeholders from human, animal, food and environment sectors that are involved in AMU/AMR surveillance were interviewed. Four main themes emerged from the analysis: (1) Cross-sectoral integration in the surveillance system for AMU/AMR; (2) Production of OH outputs and outcomes; (3) Drivers and barriers to cross-sectoral collaboration; and 4) Need for more cross-sectoral collaboration. The findings showed that there were links between integrated surveillance information, decision making and interventions. However, there were only few OH examples, such as the UK AMR contingency plan, where the potential of cross-sectoral collaboration was fully exploited. A lot of the benefits described were related to the generation of information and increase in knowledge and understanding without links to how the information generated was used. While these intangible benefits have a value on their own, being able to link surveillance information and mitigation measures would help to enhance the value of integrated surveillance. In terms of improvement, the main areas identified were the development of more harmonised methods for data collection and analysis, provision of resources dedicated to cross-sectoral collaboration, improved coordination, and collection of surveillance data from the environment and from companion animals. By identifying links between OH surveillance information produced and various outputs and outcomes; this study helped to understand the wider benefits of integrated surveillance for AMU/AMR in England and provided insights on how the system could be improved and efficiency increased.

scholarly journals Changing University Students’ Mindset: From Job Seekers to Job Creators

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 433-443
Author(s):  
Hartono Hartono
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
College Graduates ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Growth Mindset ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Job Seekers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Government

The government continues to encourage the growth of entrepreneurship in Indonesia. Currently, university graduates are generally more interested in becoming workers or employees than in creating jobs. Indonesia still needs around 4.75 million entrepreneurs. Data from the Ministry of Education and Culture shows that in general, college graduates are more interested in becoming job seekers than job creators. Therefore, universities have the responsibility to change the students’ mindset from wanting to become job seekers to job creators. This research is a qualitative study using the phenomenological approach. Data collection was carried out by means of semi structured interviews by selecting 20 students from private universities in Jakarta. The results of this study indicate that students’ mindset from job seekers to job creators cannot change without improvement of entrepreneurship education at universities. The students’ mindset must be changed from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. Curricula and learning methods that are too theoretical must be transformed into learning that emphasizes practical elements and entrepreneurial mental development

scholarly journals University of Adelaide Higher Degree by Research Program Supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s27-s27
Author(s):  
Leighton Filmer
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Medical Response ◽  
Research Training Program ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Medical Teams

Introduction:Collaboration between Foreign Medical Teams (FMT) and Host Health Personnel (HHP) is a core standard for healthcare in a medical response to disaster,1 but descriptions of its application from recipient nation HHP are rare. This paper details the findings from a qualitative study on the experience of collaboration between International Foreign Teams (IMT) and HHP in Gorkha, Nepal since the 2015 earthquake.Aim:To present findings from a study that explored the experience of collaboration by Nepal health workers working with IMT since the 2015 earthquake.Methods:A qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews regarding the experiences and perspectives on collaboration of 12 Nepali health workers was used. The interviews were transcribed, translated, and collated using Nvivo software by QSR international, and themes regarding collaboration were identified.Results:Data collection is not yet complete. However, preliminary results from early analysis indicate that collaborative practice is not uniformly applied by IMT. HHP Satisfaction with IMT appears highly dependent on collaboration. Emerging themes are that rigid organizational procedures, language and cultural barriers, and intimidating leadership inhibit collaboration. Objectives were assumed to align immediately post-disaster, with evidence of objectives increasingly diverging over time. IMT leadership that was experienced, responsive to suggestions, and regularly involved HHP in planning, implementing, and reviewing activities were highly appreciated.Discussion:Emerging themes indicate the time-critical nature of many disasters, along with cultural/institutional/administrative barriers, make the building of collaborative relationships difficult despite being foundational for successful missions. Participants in IMT must proactively involve HHP in the objectives setting, planning, implementation, and reviewing of activities. Successful IMT participation is not only clinically competent but actively seeks collaborative relationships with HHP throughout the mission.

scholarly journals A Practical Data Collection Tool for Mass-Casualty Incidents and Disasters: The Medicina de Emergencia Basada en la Evidencia (MEBE) Datasheet

2005 ◽  
Vol 20 (S3) ◽  
pp. s166-s166
Author(s):  
Alfredo Serrano-Moraza ◽  
M.J. Briñas-Freire ◽  
A. Pacheco-Rodgriguez ◽  
A. Pérez-Belleboni
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Mass Casualty Incidents ◽  
Data Collection Tool

scholarly journals Exploring the Experience of Klang Valley Youths on Fake Braces by Bogus Dentists

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Nurul Izza Idaham ◽  
Wan Mohamad Nasir Wan Othman ◽  
Hasyimah Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Oral Health Promotion ◽  
Klang Valley

The use of fake dental braces provided by bogus dentists is potentially dangerous to users' oral health. However, many people, especially youths, still fancy the use of these fake braces. This study aimed to explore the experience of youths from Klang Valley on the use of fake braces. This qualitative study used the phenomenological approach by interviewing ten youths aged between 16 - 27 years old who were from Klang Valley and wore fake braces. The tenth respondent formed the point of saturation of information in data collection. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore their experience in using fake braces. The interviews were conducted on the phone. Each interview lasted for a period of 10-15 minutes, and the conversations were recorded. The recordings were then transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis of the content was used to develop the conceptual framework. Five major themes were discerned related to the respondents' views on the use of fake braces: a) physical appearance of teeth, b) influencing factors, c) seeking services of bogus dentists, d) procedures performed, and e) outcome of fake braces services. For youths with physical misalignment of teeth, fake braces are enticing due to the accessibility, availability, and affordability of bogus dentists. However, not all outcomes were perceived as favourable. Some perceived no change in the outcome, whilst most felt that fake braces led to worse consequences. This study's findings can provide the content for developing oral health promotion modules to check this unsafe practice.

scholarly journals Representaciones, hábitos y dificultades de composición del texto escrito en estudiantes universitarios: un estudio exploratorio

2017 ◽  
pp. 60-78
Author(s):  
Yolanda Álvarez-Sánchez ◽  
Santiago Fabregat-Barrios
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Academic Writing ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Written Texts ◽  
Estudiantes Universitarios

This article presents an exploratory study into the assumptions, habits of composition and principal difficulties that university students in the study declare to have in regard to the composition of written texts. It is a qualitative study elaborated from a series of semi-structured interviews used as a method of data collection. Once the analysis and categorisation of the data is complete, we present the system of beliefs of the participants regarding professional and academic writing. We identified their most relevant difficulties and make clear what must be taken into consideration when proposing actions which objective is to improve writing competencies in the area of Tertiary Education.

scholarly journals Prehospital Trauma Care in Disasters and Other Mass Casualty Incidents – A Proposal for Hospital-Based Special Medical Response Teams

Cureus ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Neeki ◽  
Stephen DuMontier ◽  
Jake Toy ◽  
Benjamin Archambeau ◽  
Eric Goralnick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Trauma Care ◽  
Mass Casualty ◽  
Mass Casualty Incidents ◽  
Medical Response ◽  
Prehospital Trauma Care

scholarly journals BETWEEN THOSE WHO THINK AND THOSE WHO DO: PRACTICE AND THEORY IN NURSE TEACHING

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniele Delacanal Lazzari ◽  
Jussara Gue Martini ◽  
Marta Lenise do Prado ◽  
Vânia Marli Schubert Backes ◽  
Jeferson Rodrigues ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Southern Region ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Axial Coding ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the opinions of professors about the relationship between theory and practice in nursing. Method: descriptive analytical, qualitative study. Eighteen professors from two universities (one federal and one private) from the southern region of the country participated. Data collection took place between July and September 2014, through semi-structured interviews. Open and axial coding as proposed by Strauss and Corbin, with the help of Atlas ti® 7 software was used for data collection. Results: the following categories emerged: The centrality of the practice for teaching and The specialist x generalist dichotomy: contrasting discourses. Conclusion: the opinions of professors about theory and practice in nursing are widely conflicting. In areas considered of greater complexity, mastery of content is prefered and considered advantageous. The relationships that nurses and nursing professors maintain with knowledge influence the disconnection between theory and practice.

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