Emergency Preparedness in People with Disabilities Semi-Structured Interview

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adi Finkelstein ◽  
Ilan Finkelstein
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interview

scholarly journals Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of All-Hazards Public Health Emergency Preparedness in Canada

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (s1) ◽  
pp. s20-s20
Author(s):  
Alexa Caturay ◽  
Tracey O’Sullivan ◽  
Jennifer Gibson ◽  
Alison Thompson ◽  
Yasmin Khan
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Emerging Infectious Diseases ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Public Health Emergency ◽  
Ethical Implications ◽  
Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Introduction:With increasing disaster risks from extreme weather, climate change, and emerging infectious diseases, the public health system plays a crucial role in community health protection. The disproportionate impacts of disaster risks demonstrate the need to consider ethics and values in public health emergency preparedness (PHEP) activities. Established PHEP frameworks from many countries do not integrate ethics into operational approaches.Aim:To explore the ethical dimensions of all-hazards public health emergency preparedness in Canada.Methods:A qualitative study design was employed to explore key questions relating to PHEP. Six focus groups, using the Structured Interview Matrix (SIM) format, were held across Canada with 130 experts from local, provincial, or federal levels, with an emphasis on local/regional public health. An inductive approach to content analysis was used to develop emergent themes, and iteratively examined based on the literature. This paper presents analyses examining the dimensions of ethics and values that emerged from the focus group discussions.Results:Thematic analysis resulted in the identification of four themes. The themes highlight the importance of proactive consideration of values in PHEP planning: challenges in balancing competing priorities, the need for transparency around decision-making, and consideration for how emergencies impact both individuals and communities.Discussion:Lack of consideration for the ethical dimensions of PHEP in operational frameworks can have important implications for communities. If decisions are made ad-hoc during an evolving emergency situation, the ethical implications may increase the risk for some populations, and lead to compromised trust in the PHEP system. The key findings from this study may be useful in influencing PHEP practice and policy to incorporate fairness and values at the core of PHEP to ensure readiness for emergencies with community health impacts.

Emergency planning for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs to ensure inclusiveness

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth M. Webster, JD
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Emergency Planning ◽  
Legal Advice ◽  
Management Plans ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
The Way

Recent investigations and litigation have prompted a shift in the way the field of emergency management plans for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. The purpose of this article is to aid readers in understanding some of the legal and practical requirements that may apply to jurisdictions' emergency preparedness programs to ensure the ability of plans, planning efforts, programs, and services to meet the needs of people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. The cases of Communities Actively Living Independent and Free (CALIF) v. City of Los Angeles1 and Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled v. Bloomberg2 will be used as case studies. Note that this is not intended nor should it be construed as legal advice.

scholarly journals O contato com o esporte paralímpico como um meio para a mudança de percepção de crianças em relação às pessoas com deficiência (Contact with Paralympic sport as a means to change children's perception of people with disabilities)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 396-405
Author(s):  
Doralice Lange de Souza ◽  
Jackeline Colere ◽  
Yasmin Vicente Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Indirect Contact ◽  
Paralympic Sport ◽  
Sporting Activities

  O objetivo deste estudo, de cunho qualitativo e exploratório, foi o de verificar se o contato indireto com pessoas com deficiência (PCD), através de materiais midiáticos relacionados ao esporte paralímpico, pode mudar a percepção de crianças a respeito destas pessoas. Entrevistamos 18 crianças de 6 a 12 anos, sendo que 13 foram entrevistadas em um grupo focal e 5 individualmente. Primeiramente solicitamos que as crianças escrevessem em um papel as primeiras cinco palavras que viessem à sua mente quando ouviam a expressão “pessoa com deficiência”. Em seguida conduzimos uma entrevista semiestruturada visando explorar com mais profundidade o que elas haviam escrito. Depois, mostramos dois vídeos que continham imagens de PCD realizando com sucesso atividades cotidianas, profissionais, artísticas, e principalmente, esportivas. Na sequência, repetimos a dinâmica das cinco palavras e realizamos uma nova entrevista a fim de verificar se houveram mudanças na percepção das crianças. Antes dos vídeos, todos os entrevistados, exceto dois, manifestaram uma visão focada nas deficiências e/ou nas tecnologias assistivas utilizadas pelas PCD. Eles expressaram uma percepção baseada em três estigmas usualmente associadas com estas pessoas: de que elas são “deficientes”, “incapazes” e “coitadinhas”. Depois dos vídeos, todos expressaram um entendimento mais positivo a respeito das PCD, com um foco maior nas capacidades do que as supostas limitações delas. Este estudo indica que produções tais como os que mostramos às crianças podem ser utilizados como recursos pedagógicos para problematizar preconceitos e estigmas normalmente relacionados às PCD, promovendo uma percepção mais positiva das mesmas.   Abstrat. The objective of this study, of a qualitative and exploratory nature, was to verify whether an indirect contact with people with disabilities (PWD), through media materials related to Paralympic sport, can change children's perception of these people. We interviewed 18 children from six to 12 years old, 13 of whom were interviewed in a focus group and 5 individually. First, we asked the children to write on a sheet of paper the first five words that came to mind when they heard the expression “person with a disability”. Aftwerwards, we conducted a semi-structured interview in order to explore more deeply what they had written. Subsequently, we showed two videos that contained images of PWD successfully carrying out daily, professional, artistic, and mainly, sporting activities. Then, we repeated the five words dynamicand conducted a new interview in order to check if there were changes in the children's perception. Before the videos, all interviewees, except for two, expressed a vision focused on the deficiencies and / or assistive technologies used by PWD. They also expressed a perception based on three stigmas usually associated with these people: that they are "disabled", "incapable" and "poor things". After the videos, all of them expressed a more positive understanding of PWD, with a greater focus on their capabilities than on their supposed limitations. This study indicates that materials such as the ones we showed children can be used as pedagogical resources to problematize prejudices and stigmas normally related to PWD, so that we can promote a more positive perception of them.

scholarly journals Emergency response plans: panacea for emergency preparedness and control in university libraries in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 339-358
Author(s):  
Promise Ifeoma Ilo ◽  
Victor N. Nwachukwu ◽  
Roland Izuagbe
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Response ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
State University ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Emergency Response Plan ◽  
Response Plan ◽  
And Control

PurposeThe study examined library personnel awareness of the availability of emergency response plans, their forms and roles in safety routine preparedness and control in federal and state university libraries in Southwest Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachThe survey research design alongside a multi-stage sampling procedure comprising purposive, randomisation and total enumeration techniques guided the study. The population consisted of 327 library personnel drawn from 12 federal and state university libraries (i.e., six each). The questionnaire and structured interview methods were used for data gathering. Of the 327 copies of the questionnaire administered, 249 copies, representing 76.1%, were duly completed and found valid for analysis. Whereas the acceptance threshold of ≥90% response rate and a criterion mean of 2.50 were adopted for making judgements regarding the research questions, while the hypothesis was tested using chi-square statistics with cross-tabulation.FindingsThe state university libraries in the studied region are extremely lagging behind their federal counterpart in terms of emergency preparedness, judging by the availability of emergency response plan (ERPs). However, documenting the plans for routine emergency response is not widespread among the university libraries; thus, the extent of response preparedness is both simplistic and doubtful. Despite the seemingly proactive nature of the federal university libraries over their state counterpart, librarians in both settings do not perceive effectiveness and preference in either the written emergency response plan (WERP) or unwritten emergency response plan (UERP) as an emergency preparedness and control measure.Originality/valueThe research increases knowledge of emergency preparedness in university libraries beyond the mere availability of ERPs. Through a comparative empirical analysis, the desirability of the WERP as a measure of emergency response preparedness in university libraries has been strengthened.

scholarly journals A Mobile App to Promote Adapted Exercise and Social Networking for People With Physical Disabilities: Usability Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byron Lai ◽  
Jereme Wilroy ◽  
Hui-Ju Young ◽  
Jennifer Howell ◽  
James H. Rimmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Operation Speed ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

BACKGROUND People with physical disabilities (PWD) experience several unique challenges that prevent them from participating in onsite exercise programs. Although mobile apps can provide a ubiquitous channel for delivering convenient exercise services within the community, no exercise apps have been designed for people with disabilities who experience certain functional limitations. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to examine the usability of a mobile exercise app in PWD. METHODS A sequential explanatory mixed-method design was used to holistically test usability in 4 core areas: effectiveness (ie, ease of use), efficiency (ie, operation speed), perceived satisfaction, and usefulness. Participants completed 7 face-to-face usability tasks and 1 structured interview. Equipment included a computer tablet that came preinstalled with the exercise app. The app included exercise videos that focused on several components of fitness: aerobic capacity, muscular strength, functional strength or balance, and range of motion. The app contained 3 different versions of the exercise program: (1) a program for people with the ability to use the upper and lower limbs, (2) a seated program for people with the ability to use only upper limbs, and (3) a program designed for people with hemiparesis. The app also included educational resources in the form of infographics aimed at addressing key social cognitive theory constructs included social support, outcome expectancies, self-efficacy, and barriers or facilitators to exercising. Participant characteristics and quantitative usability data were descriptively reported. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS A total of 12 PWD tested the usability of the exercise app and completed 96% (69/72) of the usability tasks on the first attempt. Operation speed varied among users, which prompted the development team to make minor revisions to the app. Qualitative results demonstrated 3 overarching themes: facilitates exercise adoption, positive experiences of videos, and easy to learn. Participants noted that the app circumvented several barriers to exercise associated with leaving the home (eg, inclement weather conditions, exacerbations of health conditions or disability symptoms, difficulties with transportation, and social support). CONCLUSIONS The mobile exercise app provided a simple platform that was effective, useful, and appreciated by PWD. Participants also perceived the app as easy to use and felt it was a valuable tool for assisting PWD to obtain regular exercise. Study findings also offered insight into the participants’ preferences for mobile exercise apps that can aid future research and development projects. Future exercise trials are needed to determine the true impact of mobile app technology on lifestyle physical activity in people with disabilities. CLINICALTRIAL Clinicaltrials.gov NCT03024320; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03024320 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/75hNLgRFH).

scholarly journals Effects of Social Safety Nets on the Empowerment of Disabled Person in Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 133-139
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zaheer Khan ◽  
Nazia Malik ◽  
Zahira Batool
Keyword(s):  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Disabled Persons ◽  
Safety Nets ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Emerging Nations ◽  
Specific Safety ◽  
Mainstream Society ◽  
Social Safety Nets ◽  
The Relationship

This article focuses on the means through which emerging nations' social safety nets reach the poor with impairments. A framework is presented for evaluating the integration of people with disabilities (PWDs) in social safety nets (SNNs). The article begins by reviewing the data on the relationship between disability and poverty, followed by a discussion of the possible roles that safety nets may play in the context of disability. Disability-specific safety nets may be provided to people with disabilities via both inclusive mainstream programs and disability-specific programs. The main objective of the study is to check the effects of social safety nets on the lives of persons with disabilities. For the purpose of information gathering, 500 disabled persons were selected randomly from the list provided by the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Pakistan. Data was collected with the help of a well-structured interview schedule, and collected data were processed through a statistical package for social sciences. Findings illustrate that social safety nets are helpful for the persons with disability and bring them mainstream society by eliminating poverty.

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS WORKING WITH PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 61
Author(s):  
Remigijus Bubnys ◽  
Eglė Milašiūtė
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Intrinsic And Extrinsic Factors

The main precondition for good care of people with disabilities is not only social workers’ knowledge of pedagogical, psychological or social work but also their own personal qualities, values, attitudes, empathy and psychological resilience in difficult situations. Professional motivation encompasses employees’ motives and needs guiding them to purposefully certain personal and organisational goals. Motivation is the basis and the cause of the professional activity, which is related to the satisfaction of the employee's needs and which may be conditioned by the employee's experience. Problems of the research: What are the intrinsic and extrinsic factors of social worker’s motivation to work? The aim is to analyse the motivation factors of professional activities of social workers working with people with disabilities. Research methods: 1) A semi-structured interview for data collection; 2) A qualitative content analysis based on the content of the analysed text. Sample. The survey involved 12 social workers from Lithuania who work with with people having disabilities. The results disclose intrinsic and extrinsic factors of social workers’ professional motivation in Lithuania. Extrinsic factors that stimulate social workers are not the main source of motivation for work. Social workers point out that the main factors driving employees to work are the pay, working conditions and work environment, well-being in the work environment, positive feedback from the manager, co-workers’ support and trust, client appreciation, manager praise. Intrinsic factors promoting social workers' professional activities are self-realization, opportunities for improvement, clients’ well-being, training in supervision, qualification improvement. 

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