Home care packages: insights into the experiences of older people leading up to the introduction of consumer directed care in Australia

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Day ◽  
Ann Clare Thorington Taylor ◽  
Peter Summons ◽  
Pamela Van Der Riet ◽  
Sharyn Hunter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Care Coordinators ◽  
Field Notes

This paper reports phase one, conducted from March to June 2015, of a two-phase, qualitative descriptive study designed to explore the perceptions and experiences of older people before and after the introduction of consumer directed care (CDC) to home care packages (HCP) in Australia. Eligible consumers with a local HCP provider were mailed information about the study. Data collection occurred before the introduction of CDC and included face-to-face, in-depth interviews, summaries of interviews, field notes and reflective journaling. Semi-structured questions and ‘emotional touchpoints’ relating to home care were used to guide the interview conversation. Line-by-line data analysis, where significant statements were highlighted and clustered to reveal emergent themes, was used. Five older people, aged 81 to 91 years, participated in the study. The four emergent themes were: seeking quality and reciprocity in carer relationships; patchworking services; the waiting game; and technology with utility. Continuity of carers was central to the development of a trusting relationship and perceptions of care quality among older consumers. Care coordinators and workers should play a key role in ensuring older people receive timely information about CDC and their rights and responsibilities. Participants’ use of contemporary technologies suggests opportunities to improve engagement of HCP clients in CDC.

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN KUNJUNGAN PASIEN PER KASUS DI PELAYANAN KESEHATAN GIGI LANJUTAN PADA RUMAH SAKIT DI KOTA PADANG DITINJAU DARI PEMANFAATAN SISTEM JAMINAN KESEHATAN NASIONAL (JKN)

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-16
Author(s):  
Diva Indah Pratiwi ◽  
Rima Semiarty ◽  
Aria Fransiska
Keyword(s):  
Public Hospital ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Advanced Level ◽  
Data Presentation ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Distant Location ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Depth Interviews

Implementation of the National Health Insurance (JKN) in Padang’s Hospital has started since 1 January 2014. In practice JKN implement tiered referral system of first-level health facilities to advanced-level health facilities to meet the needs of the patient. This study aimed to compare the level of patient visits before and after JKN and to determine the causes of the referral hospital, especially in Yos Sudarso Padang Hospital and dr. Rasidin Regional Public Hospital Padang.This research is a qualitative descriptive study. Data collection was done by taking the primary data from hospitals and depth interviews with dentists and patients at first-level health facilities and advanced. Data processing is done by reducing the data, presentation of data, drawing conclusions, and analysis of data.The results showed that the level of patient visits Yos Sudarso Padang Hospital increased while at the dr. Rasidin Regional Public Hospital Padang decreased. Level visits patients in Yos Sudarso Padang Hospital increased due to the lack of expertise and infrastructure at the first level of health care. While at dr. Rasidin Regional Public Hospital Padang level of patient visits decreased due to distant location of the hospital and the lack of transportation to the hospital.JKN implementation has been running quite optimal, but still there are patients who complain of difficulty in obtaining health services, especially in the first-level health facilities.

scholarly journals The Impact of Scratch-Assisted Instruction on Computational Thinking (CT) Skills of Pre-Service Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 426-444
Author(s):  
Ulaş İlic
Keyword(s):  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Instructional Technologies ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Survey Form ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Assisted Instruction ◽  
The Impact

The present study aimed to determine the effect of Scratch-assisted expressions and applications on the Computational Thinking skills of pre-service teachers. For this purpose, the research was designed with an exploratory sequential design, a mixed research method. Thirty-three pre-service teachers participated in the study. Data were collected with Computational Thinking Scale before and after the applications conducted in the Instructional Technologies course, and with a survey form developed by the author and face-to-face interviews conducted with the participants at the end of the course. Based on the data obtained, it was determined that the applications conducted in the course improved the Computational Thinking skills of the participants. Although the improvement did not differ based on gender, it was determined that the differences were significant based on creativity, algorithmic thinking, and critical thinking sub-dimensions. Furthermore, it was observed that there was a positive and significant correlation between Computational Thinking and academic achievement. Also, pre-service teachers stated that Scratch applications contributed to the acquisition of Computational Thinking skills. It was suggested that the present study findings would contribute to future studies on Computational Thinking acquisition in similar courses.

Experiences of older people following the introduction of consumer-directed care to home care packages: A qualitative descriptive study

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 275-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny Day ◽  
Ann C Thorington Taylor ◽  
Sharyn Hunter ◽  
Peter Summons ◽  
Pamela van der Riet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Home Care ◽  
Older People ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

scholarly journals Physical Education Experiences of Alaskan Youths with Visual Impairments: A Qualitative Inquiry

2019 ◽  
Vol 113 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin A. Haegele ◽  
Maggi Buckley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Qualitative Inquiry ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Line Process ◽  
Field Notes

Introduction: Examining the experiences of students with visual impairments about physical education can lead to a better understanding of how they perceive lessons, activities, and interactions with teachers and peers. Although research in this area of inquiry is growing, the existing literature is limited by geographic location. More specifically, most research in this area has been conducted by examining the experiences of individuals living in the lower 48 states of the contiguous United States. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the physical education experiences of Alaskan youths with visual impairments. Methods: A convenience sample of four Alaskan youths with visual impairments were recruited to participate in this study. Data were collected via semistructured face-to-face interviews, reflective field notes, and observation notes. Data were analyzed thematically using a four-step line-by-line process, and emergent themes were displayed as findings and discussed concurrently. Results and discussion: Two interrelated themes were constructed from the participants’ narratives. One theme, “accommodation needs met and unmet,” described the participants’ experiences with needed accommodations in physical education and the feelings they ascribed to instances where needs were met or unmet. The second theme, “deleterious peer relationships,” depicted peer relationships in physical education between the participants’ and those without visual impairments and revealed several challenging types of interactions that typified those relationships. Interestingly, although the participants in this study described participating in physical education activities that may be unique to those experienced in the lower 48 states, their experiences with peers and teachers were consistent with those portrayed in research conducted throughout the country. Implications for practitioners: The themes that emerged from this study should be considered by physical education personnel providing services in this, and other similar, geographic regions when planning and providing physical education programming to students with visual impairments.

scholarly journals Exploring the Barriers of Home Care Services in Iran: A Qualitative Study

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heshmatolah Heydari ◽  
Hooman Shahsavari ◽  
Abdolrahim Hazini ◽  
Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Home Care Services ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Cultural Dimensions ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Semistructured Interviews

With increasing chronic diseases, the use of home care is rising in the world. Home care in Iran has many challenges and to improve that, we should identify the challenges and barriers of home care. The aim of this study was to identify and explore the barriers of home care in Iran. This is a qualitative study with content analysis approach that was conducted in Iran in 2015. Fourteen key informants comprising health policymakers, faculty members, nurses, and physicians as well as patients and families engaged in home care purposefully participated in this study. Data was obtained using face-to-face semistructured interviews. A focus group discussion was also used to complete the findings. Graneheim and Lundman’s approach was used for analysis of data and Lincoln and Guba’s criteria were used to confirm the trustworthiness of study’s findings. The data were divided into three main categories and eight subcategories. Main categories included treatment-based approach in the healthcare system, cultural dimensions, and the lack of adequate infrastructure. A position for home care in the healthcare system, considering cultural dimensions in Iranian society and providing an appropriate infrastructure, can be beneficial to improve the situation of home care services in Iran.

scholarly journals Strategi Pendekatan Peran Sebagai Pemimpin Dan Keluarga Yang Diterapkan Kepala Sekolah Untuk Meningkatkan Komitmen Kerja Guru Di Sekolah

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-129
Author(s):  
Bagus Rachmad Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Teacher Commitment ◽  
Work Commitment ◽  
Family Approach ◽  
Teacher Work ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Active Communication ◽  
Depth Interviews

This study aims to describe the role applied by the principal to improve teacher work commitments. This research was conducted with a qualitative descriptive approach using a multi-site approach at the Baitul Izzah Integrated Islamic Elementary School (SDIT) and the Islamic Elementary School (SDI) Plus Baitul Ikhlas Nganjuk. Research data were obtained from the principal as key informants, teachers, committees, and foundations. Data was collected in the form of structured and unstructured in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document study. Data sourced from field notes, documents, and interview transcripts that were reduced were then analyzed for validity and credibility tests using triangulation techniques. The results of the study include: 1) the task approach strategy as an obligation that must be completed by the teacher in the context of professional relations; 2) spiritual approach to increasing teacher commitment at school; 3) family approach through active communication to increase teacher work commitment.

scholarly journals Like Islam Project, Strategi Dakwah Masa Kini

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Syahida Yasya Moeniri
Keyword(s):  
Health Education ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Original Idea ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive

Islam is the religion with aesthetics. It is Muslim’s obligation to generously spread the beauty of Islamic teachings in all aspects of life, health, education and economy. For that reason, Like Islam Project tries to promote da’wah Islam through its business, a creative home industry. Like Islam Project uses Islamic quotes in their merchandise products to convey Islamic teachings. This study is a qualitative descriptive study. Data is collected through face-to-face interview with the owner and an online interview, using Whatsappplatform, with 2 of their resellers. To validate observation and documentation are performed. Result shows that Like Islam Project has special strategies to reach their goals. Those strategies are clear intention, qualified human resources, setting da’wah targets, selecting appropriate media, and also having original idea and concept. Background and da’wah style of Like Islam Project are also discussed.

scholarly journals Application of the 18-Item Dementia Elderly Odayaka Scale in Japan: Evaluation before and after Intervention

2021 ◽  
pp. 10-15
Author(s):  
Hiromi Tsujimura ◽  
Makoto Osawa ◽  
Setsuko Makita
Keyword(s):  
Social Interaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychosocial Aspects ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Expression Of Emotions ◽  
Facility Staff ◽  
Over Time

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> We have developed the Dementia Elderly Odayaka Scale (DEOS) to evaluate psychosocial aspects in older people. The DEOS can be used to assess well-being, such as personhood and social interaction. <b><i>Objective:</i></b> The aim of this study was to apply the 18-item DEOS in participants with dementia and to examine the characteristics and usefulness of this scale. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Facility staff provided care for the participants while taking into consideration each participant’s individuality and strong points. The DEOS was applied at the beginning of the interventions and at 1 and 2 months after the start of the interventions. The changes in the participants’ behaviors and their DEOS scores were then evaluated over time. <b><i>Results:</i></b> We examined 13 participants (2 men, 11 women) between the ages of 68 and 91 years. In 60% of the participants the DEOS score increased over time. When care interventions were tailored toward communication and leadership for the 2 men, according to each of their individualities, we observed increases in their scores for “social interaction” at 1 and 2 months thereafter. We also observed increases in the scores for “Expression of emotions” category in 2 of the 5 cases who received an aromatherapy massage. <b><i>Discussion/Conclusion:</i></b> The changes in the scores over time and the contents of the field notes were consistent with each other, suggesting that the DEOS can be used both to evaluate the effects of interventions and to plan care that takes advantage of each participant’s positive aspects.

scholarly journals The Enduring Role of the Family in the Happiness of Puerto Ricans

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia Rivero-Vergne ◽  
Reinaldo Berrios
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Ricans ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Two Phase ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Family ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Research Findings

The study of happiness has grown in popularity over the past decades emerging in psychology partly as a reaction against the emphasis on negative topics such as mental illness and other forms of dysfunction. However, the most common way to study happiness and well-being has been using scales that do not allow access to the comments or descriptions of the participants, reducing our comprehension of this phenomenon to numbers. In order to contribute to the study of happiness from a cultural perspective and to understand how Puerto Ricans describe their particular meaning of happiness, a two-phase qualitative descriptive design study was conducted before and after hurricane Maria hit our country. The category “The family context as a main reference for happiness” emerged in both phases of our research. Findings made clear the enduring role of the family in the meaning of happiness for Puerto Ricans.

scholarly journals Field Research on the Construction of Service Quality Evaluation Index for Professional Home Care

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhou Ying
Keyword(s):  
Service Quality ◽  
Home Care ◽  
Hospice Care ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
Service Quality Evaluation ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Structure Dimension

Objective: The purpose is to pinpoint the problems during homecare practice and identify the points and critical links of servicequality control. Method: The qualitative field research wasadopted. The three-month participatory observation wasimplemented to the home care practices performed by threecommunity health service centers in Shanghai. Then the collectedmaterials, including the field notes of nearly 100 thousand wordcount and pictures and images, have been sorted and analyzed.Result: The key factors that affect home care quality and thecritical links of quality control have been identified, namely,structure dimension, procedure dimension and result dimension,among which, structure dimension includes system, personnel,environment and equipment, etc., procedure dimension includeshealth assessment, basic nursing, nursing manipulation, emergencytreatment, health education and instruction, psychological nursing,hospice care and rehabilitation nursing, etc., and result dimensionincludes patient outcomes and nursing personnel outcomes, etc.Conclusion: This research unveils the true process of home careservice and the key factors that affect service quality, thusproviding firsthand information for the construction of a qualitycontrol index system for home care and in accord with nationalconditions.

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