Should I, can I, dare I? Patients’ view on stopping long-term antidepressant use, a qualitative study

Pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians play an important role in counselling customers regarding sunscreen use and sun protection measures. A potentially helpful tool that can be used during counselling is the ultraviolet index (UVI), which informs individuals when and what sun protection measures are needed at a specific place and time. Our aim in this qualitative study was to explore awareness, knowledge, and use of the UVI during counselling in pharmacies. We used semi-structured interviews with pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians (n = 20) to answer our research questions. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. During the interviews pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians revealed a lot of uncertainty and lack of knowledge regarding the UVI. Eight professionals were able to give a correct definition of UVI. Amongst others, the UVI was confused with sun protection factor. Overall, the UVI was hardly used during the counselling of customers. The UVI was developed to provide guidance when which type of sun protection is required to avoid detrimental effects of ultraviolet radiation. For effective implementation, both the general population and health professionals (e.g., pharmacists) have to increase their knowledge about the UVI. This would strengthen its use during professional counselling in pharmacies and may help to reduce the incidence of skin cancer over the long term.

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Moving from physical survival to psychologic recovery: a qualitative study of survivor perspectives on long-term outcome after sudden cardiac arrest

Resuscitation Plus ◽

10.1016/j.resplu.2020.100055 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 100055

Author(s):

Katie N. Dainty ◽

M. Bianca Seaton ◽

P. Richard Verbeek

Keyword(s):

Cardiac Arrest ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽

Term Outcome ◽

Long Term Outcome

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Exploring expected and perceived facilitators and barriers of an indicated prevention strategy to prevent future long-term sickness absence; a qualitative study among employers and employees

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-021-10322-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sophie H. Klasen ◽

Ludovic G. P. M. van Amelsvoort ◽

Inge Houkes ◽

Nicole W. H. Jansen ◽

IJmert Kant

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Sickness Absence ◽

Early Treatment ◽

Prevention Strategy ◽

Health Complaints ◽

Health Culture ◽

Indicated Prevention ◽

Work Related ◽

Facilitators And Barriers

Abstract Background An indicated prevention strategy (IPS), consisting of a screening questionnaire and early treatment, was found to be effective for the prevention of future long-term sickness absence (LTSA) in two large Dutch RCT’s. This IPS aims to detect employees who have a high risk to become absent, and subsequently offer them early treatment. Despite the overall effectiveness, only a few companies have implemented this strategy so far. This suggests that companies may not be convinced of the (cost) effectiveness of this strategy yet. In companies where IPS has been implemented, screenings uptake and adherence to early treatment appeared to be moderate, indicating that both employees and employers might perceive barriers. Methods The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the expected and perceived facilitators and barriers for the implementation of the IPS. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 9 employers and 11 employees (acquainted and unacquainted with IPS) from large companies. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants. All interviews were transcribed and analyzed thematically. Results The employers believed they were primarily responsible for psychological and work-related health complaints and SA, while the employees felt responsible for health complaints related to their lifestyle. According to the employees, the responsibility of the employer was solely related to work-related health. This finding exposed a relation with the health culture, which was solely based on creating a safe work environment, omitting psychological health issues. The efficacy of this IPS regarding reducing SA was estimated positive, however, the efficacy regarding LTSA was questioned. Fear of a privacy breach was often mentioned by the respondents as an important barrier. Conclusions This study showed that the health culture within a company may be important for the perceived responsibility towards SA and health. A health culture which primarily focuses on physical complaints may raise barriers for the adoption and implementation of this preventive strategy. Participant’ perceptions of the nature of LTSA and the fact that not all participants were familiar with the exact content and phasing of IPS may have doubted the efficacy regarding LTSA. This study provides important clues for future and improved implementation of IPS.

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Pharmacists’ perspectives on medication reviews for long-term care residents with advanced dementia: a qualitative study

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy ◽

10.1007/s11096-019-00821-7 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 950-962 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Domenica Disalvo ◽

Tim Luckett ◽

Alexandra Bennett ◽

Patricia Davidson ◽

Meera Agar

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Long Term Care ◽

Advanced Dementia ◽

Term Care ◽

Medication Reviews

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COVID-19 Shutdown: A Qualitative Study on Pearls and Pitfalls

Proceedings ◽

10.3390/proceedings2021074004 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 74 (1) ◽

pp. 4

Author(s):

Naciye Güliz Uğur

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Human Health ◽

Social Distance ◽

The Other ◽

Adoption Of Technology ◽

Family Ties ◽

Advantages And Disadvantages ◽

Modern Period ◽

Long Term Impact

The extraordinary and tragic conditions that humanity has not experienced before in the modern period have become ordinary, namely, a “new normal” with the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has had frightening consequences for human health and has caused one million deaths as of September 2020. On the other hand, it has set a new standard of good habits, approaches, and benefits. Due to its global and long-term impact, this unique virus has laid the groundwork for unprecedented helping and sharing behaviors between people and countries. In this study, findings are compiled from the open-ended responses of 626 individuals, all of whom live in Turkey. Within the study’s scope, individuals were asked about the unique advantages and disadvantages of the restrictions imposed under COVID-19. While the categories of economy, social distance, and health came to the fore among the harms, the strengthening of family ties, adoption of technology, and the spread of solidarity culture were mentioned among the advantages.

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