scholarly journals Pilot study of DNA methylation, molecular aging markers and measures of health and well-being in aging

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chirag M. Vyas ◽  
Aditi Hazra ◽  
Shun-Chiao Chang ◽  
Weiliang Qiu ◽  
Charles F. Reynolds ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Methylation ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Molecular Aging ◽  
Health And Well Being

Poster 76 Women Living with ABI: Pilot Study of Community Health and Well-being Needs

2013 ◽  
Vol 94 (10) ◽  
pp. e37-e38
Author(s):  
Michiko Caringal ◽  
Karen Yoshida ◽  
Sandra Sokoloff ◽  
Pia Kontos ◽  
Halina Lin Haag ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals A Pilot Study Assessing the Impact of a Fortified Supplementary Food on the Health and Well-Being of Crèche Children and Adult TB Patients in South Africa

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e55544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Rudolph ◽  
Florian Kroll ◽  
Moira Beery ◽  
Edmore Marinda ◽  
Jean-Francois Sobiecki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Supplementary Food ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals Understanding the impacts of care farms on health and well-being of disadvantaged populations: a protocol of the Evaluating Community Orders (ECO) pilot study

BMJ Open ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (10) ◽  
pp. e006536 ◽  
Author(s):  
H Elsey ◽  
R Bragg ◽  
M Elings ◽  
J E Cade ◽  
C Brennan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ethical Review ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Disadvantaged Groups ◽  
Effectiveness Of Care ◽  
Health And Well Being

IntroductionCare farms, where all or part of the farm is used for therapeutic purposes, show much potential for improving the health and well-being of a range of disadvantaged groups. Studies to date have been qualitative or observational, with limited empirical evidence of the effectiveness of care farms in improving health and well-being. Understanding the underlying mechanisms that lead to improvements for different disadvantaged groups is a further gap in the evidence. Participants in this study are offenders serving community orders. Their low socioeconomic status and poor health outcomes relative to the general population exemplifies disadvantage.Methods and analysisThis paper describes the protocol of a study to understand the impacts of care farms and to pilot the design and tools for a study to assess cost-effectiveness of care farms in improving the quality of life of offenders. As a pilot study, no power calculation has been conducted. However, 150 offenders serving community sentences on care farms and 150 on other probation locations (eg, litter picking, painting) will be recruited over a 1-year period. Changes in quality of life, measured by Clinical Outcome in Routine Evaluation–Outcome Measure, health and reconvictions of offenders at care farms compared to other probation locations will be analysed to inform the sample size calculation for the follow on study. The feasibility of recruitment, retention, collecting cost data and modelling cost-effectiveness will also be assessed. The study will use qualitative methods to explore the experiences of offenders attending care farms and perceptions of probation and care farm staff on the processes and impacts of the intervention.Ethics and disseminationFindings will be published and inform development of a natural experiment and will be disseminated to probation services, care farms and academics. University of Leeds Ethical Review Board approved: SoMREC/13/014. National Offender Management Service (NOMS) approved: 2013-257.

scholarly journals Feasibility of Monitoring Health and Well-being in Emerging Adults: Pilot Longitudinal Cohort Study

10.2196/30027 ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e30027
Author(s):  
Reidar P Lystad ◽  
Diana Fajardo Pulido ◽  
Lorna Peters ◽  
Melissa Johnstone ◽  
Louise A Ellis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Data Linkage ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort Study ◽  
Health Records ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
Health And Well Being

Background Emerging adulthood is a distinct segment of an individual’s life course. The defining features of this transitional period include identity exploration, instability, future possibilities, self-focus, and feeling in-between, all of which are thought to affect quality of life, health, and well-being. A longitudinal cohort study with a comprehensive set of measures would be a valuable resource for improving the understanding of the multifaceted elements and unique challenges that contribute to the health and well-being of emerging adults. Objective The main aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of recruiting university graduates to establish a longitudinal cohort study to inform the understanding of emerging adulthood. Methods This pilot study was conducted among graduates at a large university. It involved collecting web-based survey data at baseline (ie, graduation) and 12 months post baseline, and linking survey responses to health records from administrative data collections. The feasibility outcome measures of interest included the recruitment rate, response rate, retention rate, data linkage opt-out rate, and availability of linked health records. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the representativeness of the sample, completeness of the survey responses, and data linkage characteristics. Results Only 2.8% of invited graduates (238/8532) agreed to participate in this pilot cohort study, of whom 59.7% (142/238) responded to the baseline survey. The retention rate between the baseline and follow-up surveys was 69.7% (99/142). The completeness of the surveys was excellent, with the proportion of answered questions in each survey domain ranging from 87.3% to 100% in both the baseline and follow-up surveys. The data linkage opt-out rate was 32.4% (77/238). Conclusions The overall recruitment rate was poor, while the completeness of survey responses among respondents ranged from good to excellent. There was reasonable acceptability for conducting data linkage of health records from administrative data collections and survey responses. This pilot study offers insights and recommendations for future research aiming to establish a longitudinal cohort study to investigate health and well-being in emerging adults. Trial Registration Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry number ACTRN12618001364268; https://tinyurl.com/teec8wh International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/16108

scholarly journals A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study of Perinatal Risk and Resilience During COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 215013272094407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte V. Farewell ◽  
Jennifer Jewell ◽  
Jessica Walls ◽  
Jenn A. Leiferman
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mood Disorders ◽  
Depressive Symptomatology ◽  
Perinatal Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Perinatal Period ◽  
Postpartum Women ◽  
Health And Well Being

Introduction/Objectives: National guidelines underscore the need for improvement in the detection and treatment of mood disorders in the perinatal period. Exposure to disasters can amplify perinatal mood disorders and even have intergenerational impacts. The primary aim of this pilot study was to use mixed-methods to better understand the mental health and well-being effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, as well as sources of resilience, among women during the perinatal period. Methods: The study team used a simultaneous exploratory mixed-methods design to investigate the primary objective. Thirty-one pregnant and postpartum women participated in phone interviews and were invited to complete an online survey which included validated mental health and well-being measures. Results: Approximately 12% of the sample reported high depressive symptomatology and 60% reported moderate or severe anxiety. Forty percent of the sample reported being lonely. The primary themes related to stress were uncertainty surrounding perinatal care, exposure risk for both mother and baby, inconsistent messaging from information sources and lack of support networks. Participants identified various sources of resilience, including the use of virtual communication platforms, engaging in self-care behaviors (eg, adequate sleep, physical activity, and healthy eating), partner emotional support, being outdoors, gratitude, and adhering to structures and routines. Conclusions: Since the onset of COVID-19, many pregnant and postpartum women report struggling with stress, depression, and anxiety symptomatology. Findings from this pilot study begin to inform future intervention work to best support this highly vulnerable population.

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