Iterative Development of a Home Review Program to Promote Preschoolers' Vocabulary Skills: Social Validity and Learning Outcomes

Purpose This article describes the iterative development of a home review program designed to augment vocabulary instruction for young children (ages 4 and 5 years) occurring at school through the use of a home review component. Method A pilot study followed by two experiments used adapted alternating treatment designs to compare the learning of academic words taught at school to words taught at school and reviewed at home. At school, children in small groups were taught academic words embedded in prerecorded storybooks for 6 weeks. Children were given materials such as stickers with review prompts (e.g., “Tell me what brave means”) to take home for half the words. Across iterations of the home intervention, the home review component was enhanced by promoting parent engagement and buy-in through in-person training, video modeling, and daily text message reminders. Visual analyses of single-subject graphs, multilevel modeling, and social validity measures were used to evaluate the additive effects and feasibility of the home review component. Results Social validity results informed each iteration of the home program. The effects of the home program across sites were mixed, with only one site showing consistently strong effects. Superior learning was evident in the school + home review condition for families that reviewed words frequently at home. Although the home review program was effective in improving the vocabulary skills of many children, some families had considerable difficulty practicing vocabulary words. Conclusion These studies highlight the importance of using social validity measures to inform iterative development of home interventions that promote feasible strategies for enhancing the home language environment. Further research is needed to identify strategies that stimulate facilitators and overcome barriers to implementation, especially in high-stress homes, to enrich the home language environments of more families.

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The Effects of an Imagery Rehearsal, Relaxation, and Self-Talk Package on Basketball Game Performance

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.12.2.157 ◽

1990 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 157-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 61

Author(s):

Gail Kendall ◽

Dennis Hrycaiko ◽

Garry L. Martin ◽

Tom Kendall

Keyword(s):

Social Validity ◽

Multiple Baseline ◽

Single Subject ◽

Intervention Package ◽

Basketball Players ◽

Basketball Game ◽

Self Talk ◽

Validity Measures ◽

Game Performance ◽

Imagery Rehearsal

This study investigated the effects of an imagery rehearsal, relaxation, and self-talk package on the performance of a specific defensive basketball skill during competition. Subjects were four female intercollegiate basketball players. A single-subject multiple-baseline-across-individuals design was employed to evaluate the intervention package. The intervention was clearly effective in enhancing a basketball skill during games, and social validity measures were very positive. The need for further research in this area is discussed.

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Effects of home language input on the vocabulary knowledge of sequential bilingual children

Bilingualism Language and Cognition ◽

10.1017/s1366728918000810 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 986-1004 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

SHIRLEY CHEUNG ◽

PUI FONG KAN ◽

ELLIE WINICOUR ◽

JERRY YANG

Keyword(s):

Family Involvement ◽

Family Members ◽

Vocabulary Knowledge ◽

Home Language ◽

Book Reading ◽

Bilingual Children ◽

Vocabulary Skills ◽

L1 And L2 ◽

Older Siblings ◽

At Home

The current study examined whether the vocabulary skills of sequential bilingual children who learned Cantonese as a home language (L1) and English as a second language (L2) were predicted by the amount of L1 and L2 used at home. Ninety-two preschool children who learned Cantonese as L1 were recruited from a Head Start program. The amounts of L1 and L2 used at home were measured using parent questionnaires. Mixed patterns of L1 and L2 use were found across family members and home activities. After controlling for time spent in preschool, regression analyses showed that the amount of L1 and L2 used by individual family members, with the exception of older siblings, was not significantly linked to children's vocabulary skills. In contrast, the language used during some home activities such as dinner and book reading significantly predicted children's vocabulary knowledge. Implications for family involvement in facilitating children's vocabulary development are discussed.

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The Going to Stay at Home program: combining dementia caregiver training and residential respite care

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610218000686 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 30 (11) ◽

pp. 1697-1706 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Meredith Gresham ◽

Megan Heffernan ◽

Henry Brodaty

Keyword(s):

Unmet Needs ◽

Respite Care ◽

Behavioral Symptoms ◽

Caregiver Training ◽

Dementia Caregivers ◽

Home Program ◽

Caregiver Depression ◽

Dementia Caregiver ◽

And Function ◽

At Home

ABSTRACTBackground:Caring for persons with dementia is stressful for family caregivers. Caregiver training programs and respite care can reduce this stress and help maintain persons with dementia living longer in the community. We evaluated a program that combines caregiver training with a residential respite stay.Methods:In total, 90 dyads of persons with dementia and their caregivers, in groups of 3–6 dyads, volunteered to participate in a five-day residential training program and were followed-up 6 and 12 months later. The primary outcome was caregiver depression; secondary outcomes were measures of caregiver burden, unmet needs, person with dementia behavioral symptoms, and the quality of life and function.Results:Caregiver depression and burden were unchanged, despite decreasing function in persons with dementia. Caregivers’ unmet needs and behavioral symptoms in persons with dementia decreased significantly. Compared to a group of persons with dementia admitted for routine residential respite care, there was a marked reduction in permanent placement over 12 months.Conclusions:The Going to Stay at Home Program is a feasible and practicable model with benefits for caregivers and persons with dementia. It may lead to delay in institutionalization and may be applicable to other chronic conditions.

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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Of A Hospital Care At Home Program Versus Inpatient Hospital Care In Patients Of The Mexican Institute Of Social Security In Mexico City

Value in Health ◽

10.1016/j.jval.2014.03.783 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 17 (3) ◽

pp. A135

Author(s):

A Azamar Alonso ◽

J Mena Brito ◽

H Soto Molina

Keyword(s):

Cost Effectiveness ◽

Social Security ◽

Mexico City ◽

Hospital Care ◽

Cost Effectiveness Analysis ◽

Home Program ◽

Inpatient Hospital ◽

Effectiveness Analysis ◽

Care At Home ◽

At Home

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THE DEMENTIA SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT AT HOME PROGRAM: IMPROVING PATIENT AND CAREGIVER QUALITY OF LIFE

The Gerontologist ◽

10.1093/geront/gnv208.06 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 55 (Suppl_2) ◽

pp. 489-489

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Symptom Management ◽

Home Program ◽

Caregiver Quality ◽

At Home

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Feasibility and Acceptability of Remote Physical Exercise Programs to Prevent Mobility Loss in Pre-Disabled Older Adults during Isolation Periods Such as the COVID-19 Pandemic

The journal of nutrition health & aging ◽

10.1007/s12603-021-1688-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

F. Buckinx ◽

M. Aubertin-Leheudre ◽

R. Daoust ◽

S. Hegg ◽

D. Martel ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Physical Exercise ◽

Web Technology ◽

Total Rate ◽

Exercise Programs ◽

Home Program ◽

Level Of Satisfaction ◽

The Web ◽

At Home

AbstractThis study aimed to assess the feasibility and acceptability of remote physical exercise (PE) to prevent mobility loss among pre-disabled older adults during the COVID-19 lockdowns.Participants followed a 12-week PE remote program in Zoom© supervised groups (Web-Ex group, n=11) or phone-supervised individual booklet-based home-program (Booklet group, n=33).The total rate of adherence was 82.5% in the Web-Ex group and 85.8% in the Booklet group. The level of satisfaction was « a lot » for 60% of the participants in the Web-ex group and for 37.9% of those included in the Booklet group. Respectively 10% and 31% of the participants rated the difficulty as « low » in the web-ex and Booklet groups.Remote physical exercise using a web technology or booklets at home with regular and personalized follow-up during the lockdown was feasible and acceptable among pre-disabled seniors.

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The Impact of Home Language and Literacy Support on English-Chinese Biliteracy Acquisition among Chinese Heritage Language Learners

Heritage Language Journal ◽

10.46538/hlj.8.2.3 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 199-235

Author(s):

Chan Lü ◽

Keiko Koda

Keyword(s):

Heritage Language ◽

Literacy Skills ◽

Vocabulary Knowledge ◽

Home Language ◽

Language And Literacy ◽

Literacy Support ◽

Oral Vocabulary ◽

Chinese Heritage Language ◽

The Impact ◽

At Home

Studies on monolingual children have shown that home language and literacy support is crucial in children's early literacy acquisition. However, such support has not been examined as thoroughly among bilingual children, including heritage speakers. This study investigated the effect of home language and literacy support on important precursors of literacy skills including oral vocabulary knowledge, phonological awareness, and decoding skill in English and Chinese, among a group of 37 Chinese heritage language (CHL) learners. Our results suggest that the use of Chinese at home supported children's language and literacy skills in Chinese, especially their oral vocabulary knowledge; support of learning Chinese at home did not hinder children's acquisition of literacy skills in English. Implications for parents and teachers of CHL learners in relation to their biliteracy learning are discussed.

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Addressing Burnout Syndrome From a Critical Care Specialty Organization Perspective

AACN Advanced Critical Care ◽

10.4037/aacnacc2020579 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 31 (2) ◽

pp. 158-166

Author(s):

Kathryn L. Cochran ◽

Kathleen Doo ◽

Allison Squires ◽

Tina Shah ◽

Seppo Rinne ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Electronic Health Record ◽

High Stress ◽

Well Being ◽

American Thoracic Society ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Health Record ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Electronic Health ◽

At Home

Background: Health care specialty organizations are an important resource for their membership; however, it is not clear how specialty societies should approach combating stress and burnout on an organizational scale. Objective: To understand the prevalence of burnout syndrome in American Thoracic Society members, identify specialty-specific risk factors, and generate strategies for health care societies to combat burnout. Methods: Cross-sectional, mixed-methods survey in a sample of 2018 American Thoracic Society International Conference attendees to assess levels of burnout syndrome, work satisfaction, and stress. Results: Of the 130 respondents, 69% reported high stress, 38% met burnout criteria, and 20% confirmed chaotic work environments. Significant associations included sex and stress level; clinical time and at-home electronic health record work; and US practice and at-home electronic health record work. There were no significant associations between burnout syndrome and the selected demographics. Participants indicated patient care as the most meaningful aspect of work, whereas the highest contributors to burnout were workload and electronic health record documentation. Importantly, most respondents were unaware of available resources for burnout. Conclusions: Health care specialty societies have access to each level of the health system, creating an opportunity to monitor trends, disseminate resources, and influence the direction of efforts to reduce workplace stress and enhance clinician well-being.

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