Knowledge, confidence and learning needs of physiotherapists treating persistent knee pain in Australia and Canada: a mixed-methods study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Christian J. Barton ◽  
Allison M. Ezzat ◽  
Emily C. Bell ◽  
Michael Skovdal Rathleff ◽  
Joanne L. Kemp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Learning Needs

scholarly journals The knowledge and learning needs of health professionals in providing support for parents of premature babies at home: A mixed-methods study

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 277-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Petty ◽  
Lisa Whiting ◽  
Alison Mosenthal ◽  
Cathrine Fowler ◽  
Doug Elliott ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Premature Babies ◽  
At Home

scholarly journals Fidelity assessment of nurse-led non-pharmacological package of care for knee pain in the package development phase of a feasibility randomised controlled trial based in secondary care: a mixed methods study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e045242
Author(s):  
Polykarpos Angelos Nomikos ◽  
Michelle Hall ◽  
Amy Fuller ◽  
Bonnie Millar ◽  
Reuben Ogollah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Secondary Care ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Research Nurse ◽  
Pharmacological Intervention ◽  
Percentage Agreement ◽  
Walking Aids ◽  
Fidelity Assessment

ObjectivesTo evaluate fidelity of delivery of a nurse-led non-pharmacological complex intervention for knee pain.SettingSecondary care. Single-centre study.Study designMixed methods study.ParticipantsEighteen adults with chronic knee pain.Inclusion criteriaAge >40 years, knee pain present for longer than 3 months, knee pain for most days of the previous month, at least moderate pain in two of the five domains of Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index pain scale.InterventionsNurse-led non-pharmacological intervention comprising assessment, education, exercise, use of hot/cold treatments, footwear modification, walking aids and weight-loss advice (if required).Outcome(s)Primary: fidelity of delivery of intervention, secondary: nurses’ experience of delivering intervention.MethodsEach intervention session with every participant was video recorded and formed part of fidelity assessment. Fidelity checklists were completed by the research nurse after each session and by an independent researcher, after viewing the video-recordings blinded to nurse ratings. Fidelity scores (%), percentage agreement and 95% Confidence Intervals (CI) were calculated. Two semi-structured interviews were conducted with the research nurse.ResultsFourteen participants completed all visits. 62 treatment sessions took place. Nurse self-report and assessor video rating scores for all 62 treatment sessions were included in fidelity assessment. Overall fidelity was higher on nurse self-report (97.7%) than on objective video-rating (84.2%). Percentage agreement between nurse self-report and video-rating was 73.3% (95% CI 71.3 to 75.3). Fidelity was lowest for advice on footwear and walking aids. The nurse reported difficulty advising on thermal treatments, footwear and walking aids, and did not feel confident negotiating achievable and realistic goals with participants.ConclusionsA trained research nurse can deliver most components of a non-pharmacological intervention for knee pain to a high degree of fidelity. Future research should assess intervention fidelity in a routine clinical setting, and examine its clinical and cost-effectiveness.Trial registration numberNCT03670706.

scholarly journals Exercise and physical activity in older adults with knee pain: a mixed methods study

Rheumatology ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 413-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Holden ◽  
E. E. Nicholls ◽  
J. Young ◽  
E. M. Hay ◽  
N. E. Foster
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

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.

EXPERIENCES, FRUSTRATIONS, AND BARRIERS, OF IPAD USAGE IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION: LIFE SKILLS CLASSROOM FROM EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
D. J. Sullivan ◽  
S. Labby ◽  
A. Koptelov ◽  
S. L. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Communications Systems ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Communication Devices

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine the barriers that special educator teachers encounter when using iPads within the Life Skills classroom. The research investigates the experiences, frustrations, and barriers through educators’ perceptions of iPad implementation. The influence of these issues suggests why iPad usage is not a device that special education classrooms are using in a widespread daily manner. Exploration of iPads as an educational tool and as a communication device is also discussed, along with considerations of other communications systems such as Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Alternative and Augmented Communication Devices is considered. Recommendations for further possible research are also discussed.

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