Developing a framework for understanding doctors' health access: a qualitative study of Australian GPs

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Kay ◽  
Geoffrey Mitchell ◽  
Alexandra Clavarino ◽  
Erica Frank
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Health Access ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Care Health ◽  
General Community ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Health access behaviours of doctors need to be understood if the profession is to adequately respond to concerns raised about doctors’ health. There has been limited investigation of these issues and most qualitative studies have focussed on doctors who have been seriously unwell. This research project was designed to explore doctors’ attitudes to health access and the barriers they experience using six independently facilitated focus groups (37 general practitioners) in Brisbane, Australia. Themes that emerged using inductive thematic analysis were grouped into three key categories. The findings challenge current representations of doctors’ health within the medical literature. Doctors in this study reported positive attitudes towards their own health care. Health access, however, was difficult because of the barriers they encountered. These barriers are described in detail revealing the rationale used by doctors seeking care. A framework of patient, provider and profession barrier domains is developed to enable a comparison between the health access barriers of the doctor and those experienced by the general community. The complexity is highlighted as the socio-cultural factors woven through these barrier domains are recognised. The potential for this framework to provide a structure for future interventions to enhance doctors’ health access is discussed.

scholarly journals Use of symptom checkers for COVID-19-related symptoms among university students: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjinnov-2020-000498
Author(s):  
Stephanie Aboueid ◽  
Samantha B Meyer ◽  
James R Wallace ◽  
Shreya Mahajan ◽  
Teeyaa Nur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Perceived Credibility ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

ObjectiveSymptom checkers are potentially beneficial tools during pandemics. To increase the use of the platform, perspectives of end users must be gathered. Our objectives were to understand the perspectives and experiences of young adults related to the use of symptom checkers for assessing COVID-19-related symptoms and to identify areas for improvement.MethodsWe conducted semistructured qualitative interviews with 22 young adults (18–34 years of age) at a university in Ontario, Canada. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsWe identified six main themes related to the decision of using a symptom checker for COVID-19 symptoms: (1) presence of symptoms or a combination of symptoms, (2) knowledge about COVID-19 symptoms, (3) fear of seeking in-person healthcare services, (4) awareness about symptom checkers, (5) paranoia and (6) curiosity. Participants who used symptom checkers shared by governmental entities reported an overall positive experience. Individuals who used non-credible sources reported suboptimal experiences due to lack of perceived credibility. Five main areas for improvement were identified: (1) information about the creators of the platform, (2) explanation of symptoms, (3) personalised experience, (4) language options, and (5) option to get tested.ConclusionsThis study suggests an increased acceptance of symptom checkers due to the perceived risks of infection associated with seeking in-person healthcare services. Symptom checkers have the potential to reduce the burden on healthcare systems and health professionals, especially during pandemics; however, these platforms could be improved to increase use.

Exploring the Experiences and the Nutritional Supports of LGBTQ+ Canadians during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Phillip Joy
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Queer Theory ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Food Practices ◽  
Nutritional Needs ◽  
Theory Paradigm

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, and other groups (LGBTQ+) within Canada. This research aimed to explore the experiences of LGBTQ+ Canadians in relation to their nutritional needs, practices, and supports during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: The qualitative study was framed within a poststructuralism and queer theory paradigm and consisted of an online questionnaire. Participants were recruited and asked to complete open-ended questions. Responses were coded using thematic analysis. Results: Seventy participants completed the questionnaire. Data analysis resulted in 3 major themes, including (i) (dis)comforts of food and eating, (ii) shifting views of food and food practices, and (iii) what supports? The themes revealed that many LGBTQ+ individuals experienced stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was a time in which their views and practices of food, cooking, and eating were changed. Nutritional supports were discussed in terms of family, friends, and partners. Conclusion: The findings highlight the complexity to the meanings people give to food, cooking, and eating during stressful times. It is recommended that dietitians familiarize themselves with the experiences of LGBTQ+ people, especially during times of global health emergencies to ensure equitable health care for LGBTQ+ communities.

Maternal Impressions of the New 2019 Canadian Food Guide Snapshot

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Palak Patel ◽  
Cynthia Mannion
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Dietary Changes ◽  
Dietary Behaviours

This qualitative study explored the impressions of pregnant Canadian women toward Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) snapshot released in January 2019. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 8 physically active pregnant women. Interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged: (i) pregnancy changes what I eat; (ii) what is healthy to me? and (iii) a connection with people and food. Pregnancy was the primary factor influencing dietary changes, and messages in the snapshot reinforced some dietary behaviours that participants had already incorporated. Participants wanted information specific to pregnancy but were not aware of available resources pertaining to nutrition on existing websites. Dietitians and other health care professionals should take steps to raise awareness of and ensure wider dissemination of reliable resources on healthy eating during pregnancy including Canada’s Food Guide website.

scholarly journals Complexity and potential of synchronous computer mediated corrective feedback: a study from Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
pp. 367-372
Author(s):  
W. A. Piyumi Udeshinee ◽  
Ola Knutsson ◽  
Sirkku Männikkö-Barbutiu
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Adult Learners ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Corrective Feedback ◽  
Esl Teachers ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

This paper discusses a qualitative study which examines the complexity and potential of using Synchronous Computer Mediated Corrective Feedback (SCMCF) for adult learners in English as a Second Language (ESL) classrooms in Sri Lanka. Chat conversation was assumed as the medium through which the teacher provides corrective feedback to the students. Five ESL teachers were interviewed for the study. The data gathered were analysed qualitatively using an affinity diagram which is discussed under an inductive thematic analysis. Findings of the study suggest that there is potential for provision of SCMCF through chat conversations, for teachers believe that SCMCF will improve language skills of the students; moreover, this approach needs only a limited use of technology. However, it was revealed that there could be some complexities, mainly due to teachers’ existing workloads, some ethical aspects, and the low level of technology that is available in certain universities.

scholarly journals Smartphones and Varsity Athletes: A Complicated Relationship

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poppy DesClouds ◽  
Natalie Durand-Bush
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Media Multitasking ◽  
Multiple Contexts ◽  
Varsity Athletes ◽  
Practical Guidelines ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Varsity athletes are a group of high performers situated within a demographic notable for smartphone usage and media-multitasking. Surprisingly, little research has examined the impact of smartphones in the lives of varsity athletes. The purpose of this exploratory, qualitative study was to begin addressing this gap by investigating varsity athletes' experiences with smartphones. Varsity athletes (n = 21) from nine different sports participated in one of five focus groups, and data emerging from these discussions were subjected to an inductive thematic analysis. Results indicate that smartphones are a mainstay of varsity athletes' experiences, as the athletes regularly use their smartphones to manage roles and demands across multiple contexts (e.g., sport, school, home). Themes pertained to concurrent negative (e.g., stress, distraction, disengagement) and positive (e.g., self-regulation, social connectedness) implications of smartphone usage, making it clear that athletes' relationship with their smartphone is a complicated one. Findings contribute to the limited studies of smartphone usage among athletes, and support the notion that implications of usage exist along a continuum, rather than in distinct categories of “good” and “bad”. Results can inform practical guidelines for optimising athletes' use of smartphones in and around the sport context.

scholarly journals Understanding the Use and Perceived Impact of a Medical Podcast: Qualitative Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L Malecki ◽  
Kieran L Quinn ◽  
Nathan Zilbert ◽  
Fahad Razak ◽  
Shiphra Ginsburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Medical Education ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Perceived Impact

BACKGROUND Although podcasts are increasingly being produced for medical education, their use and perceived impact in informal educational settings are understudied. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore how and why physicians and medical learners listen to The Rounds Table (TRT), a medical podcast, as well as to determine the podcast’s perceived impact on learning and practice. METHODS Web-based podcast analytics were used to collect TRT usage statistics. A total of 17 medical TRT listeners were then identified and interviewed through purposive and convenience sampling, using a semistructured guide and a thematic analysis, until theoretical sufficiency was achieved. RESULTS The following four themes related to podcast listenership were identified: (1) participants thought that TRT increased efficiency, allowing them to multitask, predominantly using mobile listening platforms; (2) participants listened to the podcast for both education and entertainment, or “edutainment”; (3) participants thought that the podcast helped them keep up to date with medical literature; and (4) participants considered TRT to have an indirect effect on learning and clinical practice by increasing overall knowledge. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight how a medical podcast, designed for continuing professional development, is often used informally to promote learning. These findings enhance our understanding of how and why listeners engage with a medical podcast, which may be used to inform the development and evaluation of other podcasts.

scholarly journals Nursing care management in the context of the high performance volleyball player

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Marcelo Soder ◽  
Alacoque Lorenzini Erdmann
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Care Management ◽  
Volleyball Player ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Care Health ◽  
Waking Up ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: to understand the relationship between the central phenomenon “care management in the context of thehigh performance volleyball player: living and surviving in the multidimensionality of the sporting environment” and thecategories which involved the perspective of management of health care of the athletes in the context of volleyball. Methods:it is a qualitative study, guided by the Theory Grounded in Data, made between February and September 2013, with 34participants in three sample groups. Results: four categories were found, meaning care, health and disease concerningthe high performance volleyball athlete; living and surviving on the limit between being a high performance athlete and ahuman being; waking up to the reality of high performance volleyball; unveiling possibilities and potentialities of health carein high performance volleyball. Conclusion: it is evident that there are concrete and tangible possibilities of insertion of themanagement of health care and nursing in the high performance volleyball.

scholarly journals Professional knowledge in primary health care of the person/family in mental distress: Le Boterf perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 48 (spe2) ◽  
pp. 123-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roselma Lucchese ◽  
Paulo Castro ◽  
Serigne Ba ◽  
Vagner Rosalem ◽  
André Silva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Professional Knowledge ◽  
Family Care ◽  
Family Health ◽  
Knowing How ◽  
Primary Health

Aim of this study was to identify knowing-doing actions constituted the practice of Family Health (FH), in view of nurses in relation to the person and family care in mental distress in terms of professional knowledge of Le Boterf. Method: Descriptive exploratory qualitative study, to deepen contruction of nurse in FH. The survey was conducted in 3 Units FH. Result: Doing a thematic analysis, came to the following categories: “Knowing how to act and react with relevance”; “Knowing how to combine resources and mobilize them in a professional context”; “Knowing how to interact with multiple knowledges”; “Knowing how to transpose”; “Knowing how to learn and knowing how to learn to learn”; “Knowing how to engage”. Final considerations: the greatest difficulty was "be able to transpose," and that the daily demand of the FH teams requires a lot of this knowledge. Little transposition of knowing-doing in real situations has been verified.

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