Effects of training service dogs on service members with PTSD: A pilot-feasibility randomized study with mixed methods

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Preetha A. Abraham ◽  
Josh B. Kazman ◽  
Joshua A. Bonner ◽  
Meg D. Olmert ◽  
Rick A. Yount ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Service Dogs ◽  
Training Service

scholarly journals “Even If the Policy Changes, the Culture Remains the Same”: A Mixed Methods Analysis of LGBT Service Members’ Outness Patterns

2020 ◽  
pp. 0095327X2095213
Author(s):  
Kathleen A. McNamara ◽  
Carrie L. Lucas ◽  
Jeremy T. Goldbach ◽  
Carl A. Castro ◽  
Ian W. Holloway
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Policy Changes ◽  
Depth Interview ◽  
Don't Ask Don't Tell ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender

Despite repeal of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy in 2011 and the ban on open transgender service from 2016 to 2019, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) service members may be reluctant to disclose their identities to fellow military personnel. This study used data collected through the Department of Defense–funded mixed methods research study conducted from 2016 to 2018. A sample of 248 active duty LGBT service members completed a survey, while a sample of 42 LGBT active duty service members participated in an in-depth interview. Regression analyses tested for differences in outness by demographic and military traits; a thematic analysis of qualitative data contextualizes these findings. Outness to fellow service members varied greatly by rank, military branch, education level, sexual orientation, gender identity, and marital status. The lowest outness was to chaplains (38%), while the highest outness was to LGBT unit friends (93%). Implications for military leadership and service providers are discussed.

Feasibility of a Health Coaching and Home-Based Rehabilitation Intervention With Remote Monitoring for COPD: A Mixed-Methods Randomized Study

2021 ◽  
pp. respcare.08580
Author(s):  
Roberto P Benzo ◽  
Jennifer Ridgeway ◽  
Johanna P Hoult ◽  
Paul Novotny ◽  
Benjamin E Thomas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Remote Monitoring ◽  
Randomized Study ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Rehabilitation Intervention ◽  
Home Based

Mental Health Care Experiences of Trans Service Members and Veterans: A Mixed‐Methods Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-288
Author(s):  
Megan J. Doughty Shaine ◽  
Deanna N. Cor ◽  
Andrew J. Campbell ◽  
Abbey L. McAlister
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Health Care Experiences

scholarly journals Features of Formation of the Requirements for the Development of Special Boots for Service Dogs of the National Police Dog Training Service of Ukraine

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-144
Author(s):  
Nataliia Vashchuk ◽  
◽  
Mykola Budzynskyi ◽  
Vitalii Bakal ◽  
Liubov Serhiienko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Service Dogs ◽  
Dog Training ◽  
National Police ◽  
Training Service

scholarly journals [Review] Natalie Porter and Ilana Gershon, editors. Living with Animals: Bonds across Species. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2018. 266 pp.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 232-234
Author(s):  
Wendy Woodward
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Service Dogs ◽  
Cornell University ◽  
Dust Jacket ◽  
Human Animal ◽  
Training Service

[Review] Natalie Porter and Ilana Gershon, editors. Living with Animals: Bonds across Species. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 2018. 266 pp. Living with Animals, as the dust jacket avers, ‘is a collection of imagined animal guides – a playful look at different human-animal relationships’. The collection has an international range from dogs in Australia, to sacrificial cattle in Madagascar, chimpanzees in West Africa, tamed hyenas in Harar, and returning birds in Buenos Aires. At the same time the reader learns more about animals in processes and places we might take for granted – training service dogs, marketing rescue dogs, introducing a gorilla into a zoo troop – or prefer to deny – dealing with pigs in a factory farm, artificially inseminating cows and horses, responding to mice and ferrets in laboratories.

Voices from Behind Prison Walls

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (5) ◽  
pp. 484-501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carol A. Minton ◽  
Pamela R. Perez ◽  
Kevin Miller
Keyword(s):  
Physical Health ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Positive Interactions ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Service Dogs ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Training Service

This study investigated the effects that training service dogs had on women in a multi-level security prison in California. Through semi-structured interviews, the inmates discussed the challenges and benefits of involvement in this program. The findings suggested that participation in training service dogs had positive effects on the women in the areas of emotional and or physical health, self-concept, goal-directed behaviors, empathy and self-control; and it resulted in an increase in positive interactions with other inmates and officers. The greatest challenge for the women was interacting with inmates and officers who were not supportive of the program.

Determining Emotional Tone and Verbal Behavior in Patients With Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 660-672
Author(s):  
Suzanne H. Kimball ◽  
Toby Hamilton ◽  
Erin Benear ◽  
Jonathan Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Verbal Behavior ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Emotional Tone ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Results

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emotional tone and verbal behavior of social media users who self-identified as having tinnitus and/or hyperacusis that caused self-described negative consequences on daily life or health. Research Design and Method An explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized. Two hundred “initial” and 200 “reply” Facebook posts were collected from members of a tinnitus group and a hyperacusis group. Data were analyzed via the LIWC 2015 software program and compared to typical bloggers. As this was an explanatory mixed-methods study, we used qualitative thematic analyses to explain, interpret, and illustrate the quantitative results. Results Overall, quantitative results indicated lower overall emotional tone for all categories (tinnitus and hyperacusis, initial and reply), which was mostly influenced by higher negative emotion. Higher levels of authenticity or truth were found in the hyperacusis sample but not in the tinnitus sample. Lower levels of clout (social standing) were indicated in all groups, and a lower level of analytical thinking style (concepts and complex categories rather than narratives) was found in the hyperacusis sample. Additional analysis of the language indicated higher levels of sadness and anxiety in all groups and lower levels of anger, particularly for initial replies. These data support prior findings indicating higher levels of anxiety and depression in this patient population based on the actual words in blog posts and not from self-report questionnaires. Qualitative results identified 3 major themes from both the tinnitus and hyperacusis texts: suffering, negative emotional tone, and coping strategies. Conclusions Results from this study suggest support for the predominant clinical view that patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis have higher levels of anxiety and depression than the general population. The extent of the suffering described and patterns of coping strategies suggest clinical practice patterns and the need for research in implementing improved practice plans.

Assessment of Cognitive-Communicative Disorders of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Sustained in Combat

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Parrish ◽  
Carole Roth ◽  
Brooke Roberts ◽  
Gail Davie
Keyword(s):  
Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Brain Injury ◽  
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Communication Disorders ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Patient Questionnaire ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
Test Protocol ◽  
Communication Deficits

Abstract Background: Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is recognized as the signature injury of the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, yet there remains limited understanding of the persisting cognitive deficits of mTBI sustained in combat. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have traditionally been responsible for evaluating and treating the cognitive-communication disorders following severe brain injuries. The evaluation instruments historically used are insensitive to the subtle deficits found in individuals with mTBI. Objectives: Based on the limited literature and clinical evidence describing traditional and current tests for measuring cognitive-communication deficits (CCD) of TBI, the strengths and weaknesses of the instruments are discussed relative to their use with mTBI. It is necessary to understand the nature and severity of CCD associated with mTBI for treatment planning and goal setting. Yet, the complexity of mTBI sustained in combat, which often co-occurs with PTSD and other psychological health and physiological issues, creates a clinical challenge for speech-language pathologists worldwide. The purpose of the paper is to explore methods for substantiating the nature and severity of CCD described by service members returning from combat. Methods: To better understand the nature of the functional cognitive-communication deficits described by service members returning from combat, a patient questionnaire and a test protocol were designed and administered to over 200 patients. Preliminary impressions are described addressing the nature of the deficits and the challenges faced in differentiating the etiologies of the CCD. Conclusions: Speech-language pathologists are challenged with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating the cognitive-communication deficits of mTBI resulting from combat-related injuries. Assessments that are sensitive to the functional deficits of mTBI are recommended. An interdisciplinary rehabilitation model is essential for differentially diagnosing the consequences of mTBI, PTSD, and other psychological and physical health concerns.

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