eLearning Technologies on the follow-up of Young People with Chronic Diseases

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Pascual ◽  
S García ◽  
I Pedrosa ◽  
I Lapuente ◽  
B Lapuente ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes

Abstract Introduction Non-communicable diseases are increasing worldwide due mainly to rapidly changing lifestyles and socio-economic status affecting the well-being and the lives of young people along their whole life. Hence, there is a need to provide adequate and useful measures to support patients living with those diseases in order to foster youth emotional and physical health and improve their daily life. Objectives The aim of this presentation is to demonstrate the use of eLearning content to empower families, communities and young patients in dealing with the daily routine of chronic diseases. Methodology Based on a human centred design, 176 youngsters with asthma, obesity, and diabetes aged between 3-16 years old were assessed to gather information about perceived needs and preferences in relation to disease management. Ineffective communication, lack of knowledge/skills, poor adherence to treatment and low acceptance of the disease were the main aspects highlighted. Based on those results, participants were fully involved participating in the iterative development of eLearning package to face these needs, gathering specific information about its content, design and usability. Results The project has generated eLearning modules, using Articulate technologies, providing practical information and learning content in three languages, in partnership with health research centres, hospitals and patient associations in Portugal, Spain and France. There are lots of packages: obesity, respiratory diseases and diabetes. In each of these, the content is provided using gamification strategies and role models. eLearning is one of the components of the follow up process, being complemented by a mobile application with an interactive support chat and fun games. Conclusion ELearning tools, along with other online tools, contribute to generate a more positive perspective on the control of the disease and to support families and patients to get reliable information and connect with medical assistance.

Procrastination as a Personal Factor in Young Patients with Mental Disorders

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S707-S708
Author(s):  
M. Zvereva
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Young People ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Young Patients ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Psychiatric Clinic ◽  
Personal Factor ◽  
Psychological Parameters

IntroductionMany of contemporary studies of procrastination were conducted with healthy students. Only a few investigators analyzed procrastination's connection with personal features (self-esteem), socio-psychological parameters (aggression, well-being). Researchers do not consider procrastination as a personal factor in patients with different mental disorders. Most of procrastination's researches are related to affective spectrum disorders (depression), often found in the student's environment.ObjectivesMale and female students (aged 18–25). Normal group–61. Experimental group - 54 patients of psychiatric clinic, divided to diagnosis: schizophrenia F20.01, bipolar disorder F31 and personality disorder F60.AimsStudy of procrastination combined with personal characteristics (self-esteem, aggression) on young people: normal and with endogenous pathology.MethodsProcrastination assessment scale-students (PASS) by L.J. Solomon, E.D. Rothblum; Rosenzweig Picture Frustration Test; E. Wagner's The Hand Test; Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale; Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale; Self-esteem by Dembo-Rubinstein. Multiple linear regressions were used as method of data assessment.ResultsAssessment of obtained data allowed to distinguish some different models of connections parameters of PASS and other tests. These models differ in comparing groups. Healthy students: multidimensional model of communication procrastination and personality parameters harmoniously combined personal and socio-psychological parameters. Schizophrenia: fewer models, mostly one-dimensional structure (identified only communication based on personal parameters). Bipolar disorder: one or two dimensional model (include mainly characteristics of aggression and self-rated health). Personality disorders: some mono and multi-dimensional models, their structure and content are very close to normative sample.ConclusionsProcrastination is consider as common phenomenon at young people.Connections PASS and personal features differ according to disease.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

Effectiveness of the Mindfulness in Schools Programme: non-randomised controlled feasibility study

2013 ◽  
Vol 203 (2) ◽  
pp. 126-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Willem Kuyken ◽  
Katherine Weare ◽  
Obioha C. Ukoumunne ◽  
Rachael Vicary ◽  
Nicola Motton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Lower Stress ◽  
Mindfulness Skills ◽  
Randomised Controlled ◽  
Health And Well Being

BackgroundMindfulness-based approaches for adults are effective at enhancing mental health, but few controlled trials have evaluated their effectiveness among young people.AimsTo assess the acceptability and efficacy of a schools-based universal mindfulness intervention to enhance mental health and well-being.MethodA total of 522 young people aged 12–16 in 12 secondary schools either participated in the Mindfulness in Schools Programme (intervention) or took part in the usual school curriculum (control).ResultsRates of acceptability were high. Relative to the controls, and after adjusting for baseline imbalances, children who participated in the intervention reported fewer depressive symptoms post-treatment (P = 0.004) and at follow-up (P = 0.005) and lower stress (P = 0.05) and greater well-being (P = 0.05) at follow-up. The degree to which students in the intervention group practised the mindfulness skills was associated with better well-being (P<0.001) and less stress (P = 0.03) at 3-month follow-up.ConclusionsThe findings provide promising evidence of the programme's acceptability and efficacy.

Promoting post-traumatic growth in cancer patients: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of guided written disclosure

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Cafaro ◽  
Luca Iani ◽  
Massimo Costantini ◽  
Silvia Di Leo
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Writing Interventions ◽  
Post Traumatic Growth ◽  
Post Traumatic

This multicenter study investigates the efficacy of the guided disclosure protocol in promoting post-traumatic growth, through meaning reconstruction, in cancer patients after adjuvant chemotherapy. Participants will be randomized to guided disclosure protocol or to an active control condition. Both conditions consist of three 20-minute writing sessions. Experimental participants verbalize emotions, describe events, and reflect on trauma effects. Control participants write about their past week’s daily routine. Patients, blinded to treatment assignment, will complete questionnaires at pre-intervention, post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up. This study will improve knowledge concerning the effects of writing interventions on psychological health and well-being in cancer patients.

scholarly journals Demographic Characteristics Related to Motor Skills in Children Aged 5-7 Years Old

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Fu ◽  
Ryan D. Burns
Keyword(s):  
Motor Skills ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Motor Skill ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Low Ses ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Wilks Lambda

Background: Motor skill is important to young children’s overall well-being. However, there has been a paucity of work examining the demographic characteristics on young children’ motor skill. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in motor skills across socio-economic status (SES) and grade levels in elementary school children. Method: Participants were 651 kindergarten to 2nd grade children (mean age = 6.2 ± 0.9 years; 305 girls, 346 boys) recruited from two low SES schools and another two high SES schools. Selected motor skill items were measured using the Test for Gross Motor Development-3rd Edition (TGMD-3) instrument. Data were collected once at each school during physical education class and recess period. A 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) test was employed to examine the differences among grade, SES, ethnicity, and sex on TGMD-3 scores. Results: There were significant main effects for grade (Wilks’ lambda = 0.34, F (2, 1274) = 229.6, p < 0.001) and SES (Wilks’ lambda = 0.70, F (2, 637) = 136.3, p < 0.001). Follow-up tests revealed statistically significant differences between grades on locomotor, object control and overall TGMD-3, with the 2nd graders displaying highest mean scores, followed by 1st graders and kindergarteners. Follow-up tests suggested that high SES children displaying statistically significant higher mean scores than low SES students on all motor skill variables. Conclusion: Older children demonstrated higher motor competence levels, and those with high SES displayed higher motor skill levels than lower SES children.

scholarly journals The impact of posting selfies and gaining feedback (‘likes’) on the psychological wellbeing of 16-25 year olds: An experimental study

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Coulthard ◽  
Jane Ogden
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Young People ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Outcome Variable ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Appearance Satisfaction ◽  
The Impact

Social media, and particularly posting ‘selfies’ have become fully incorporated into young people’s lives. Research indicates that posting selfies may impact upon self esteem and that feedback in the form of ‘likes’ may change how young people feel about themselves. To date, however, most research has been cross sectional or qualitative limiting conclusions about causality. Further, it has taken place in non naturalistic environments, with no longer term follow up and limited outcome variables. This experimental study explored the impact of posting selfies and receiving feedback (‘likes’) on Instagram on broader aspects of the psychological well-being of young people. Participants (n = 59) aged 16-25 were randomly allocated to one of three conditions for a 7-day intervention (no selfie-posting; posting selfies without feedback; posting selfies with feedback) and completed measures at baseline, after the intervention and at one week follow up. ‘Likes’ were delivered through an app. The intervention had no impact on self-esteem or mood. Posting no selfies resulted in a greater improvement in appearance satisfaction over the study compared to posting selfies (regardless of feedback). In contrast, posting selfies with feedback resulted in a greater improvement in face satisfaction during the intervention although this dropped back to baseline by follow up. To conclude the impact of selfies may vary depending upon which outcome variable is measured and when.

Effects of a Future Care Planning Workshop for Aging Parents of the Mentally Ill

2008 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fang-pei Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Care Planning ◽  
Single Group ◽  
Future Planning ◽  
Aging Parents ◽  
Future Care

This article presents a future care planning workshop for aging parents of adult children with severe mental illness and also presents workshop effects including parents' knowledge gains of future planning, psychological well-being, and future care planning behavior. The evaluation study had a single-group, pretest, posttest, and 6-month follow-up design. All 14 parents showed increased knowledge and confidence about future care planning at the posttest and the followup, and additional future care planning behavior was reported in the follow-up period. The findings support the importance of providing specific information and resources about future care planning to these aging parents. Practitioners are encouraged to incorporate future care planning issues in their practice and to support families on this difficult yet essential task.

scholarly journals Cohort profile: social well-being and determinants of health study (SWADES), Kerala, India

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. e032803 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saju M D ◽  
Lovakanth Nukala ◽  
Rameela Shekhar ◽  
Keith Gomez ◽  
Bindiya M Varghese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Common Mental Disorders ◽  
Data Access ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Health Study

PurposeIn response to the need for more advanced and longitudinal data concerning chronic diseases, behavioural risk factors and social support systems in India, the SWADES (Social Well-being and Determinants of Health Study) was established.ParticipantsAt baseline, 997 adults aged 30 years and over, living in the semi-urban area were interviewed in their home.Findings to dateData collected included self-reports of demographic details, health, depression, morbid conditions and healthcare utilisation, risk factors (physical, behavioural and social) of chronic diseases, common mental disorders, out-of-pocket expenditure, social support network, social cohesion, disability, education and wealth. Objective data for hypertension, diabetes and cognitive function were also collected.Future plansThe first annual follow-up interviews were completed in 2019; the subsequent annual follow-up will be conducted until 2030. The SWADES data are held at the International Centre for Consortium Research in Social Care (ICRS), Rajagiri College of Social Science, Kerala, India. Procedures for data access, information on collaborations, publications and other details can be found at (http://icrs.in).

scholarly journals A Holistic Model of Health in the Context of Teacher Training

2019 ◽  
pp. 39-45
Author(s):  
M. Halaidiuk ◽  
L. Filonenko ◽  
E. Syvokhop ◽  
V. Kuzmik ◽  
N. Semal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
Young People ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Physical Health ◽  
Computer Games ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Holistic Model ◽  
The Individual

Statistical data obtained by doctors, valeologists and teachers, indicate a significant decrease in motor activity of pupils, especially adolescents and young people (high school pupils and students in Years 1-3). The main reason, oddly enough, is technology: most young people spend their free time using electronic gadgets, including activity boosters (computer games, social networks, electronic exchanges). At present, pre-therapeutic propaedeutic “diagnoses” include hypodynamia, hypokinesia, passivity, which lead to the atrophy of the body’s adaptive functions and, consequently, to poor socialization, immunity, physical fitness, reproductive power. So far as is known, hypokinesia or hypodynamia is the cause of weak body&apos;s functionality, including atrophy, underdevelopment or decline of physiological systems of the body (respiratory, circulatory, musculoskeletal and, as a result, mental, creative, self- determining). One should pay particular attention to the theoretical aspects of teacher training in the field of physical education to be able to solve the problems mentioned above. Although some of these aspects are entirely individual and even intimate, the student (future teacher) must be able to acknowledge the fact of observing / not observing daily routine. The vegetative needs of the body invariably influence the individual’s emotional and motivational sphere, given that professional competencies are rather well-developed. Integrated lessons and lectures on physical culture of global spiritual experience can contribute to forming an ideological component of valeology. According to Christian and many other religious philosophies, physical health is not the main factor in well- being. When caring about only physical fitness, the individual can negatively affect his or her spiritual health. At the level of pedagogical worldview, it is necessary to recognize and fully implement the idea of equivalence of spiritual and physical health. At the same time, the first component is more critical at the nosological stage and is the driving force in solving the first destructive physiological changes.

scholarly journals GROUPS 4 HEALTH protects against unanticipated threats to mental health: Evaluating two interventions during COVID-19 lockdown among young people with a history of depression and loneliness. Journal of Affective Disorders.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tegan Cruwys ◽  
Catherine Haslam ◽  
S. Alex Haslam ◽  
Elyse Williams ◽  
Joanne Rathbone
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Young People ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Symptom Improvement ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
One Year

Background. Decades of research indicate that when social connectedness is threatened, mental health is at risk. However, extant interventions to tackle loneliness have had only modest success, and none have been trialled under conditions of such threat.Method. 174 young people with depression and loneliness were randomised to one of two evidence-based treatments: cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) or GROUPS 4 HEALTH (G4H), an intervention designed to increase social group belonging. Depression, loneliness, and well-being outcomes were evaluated at one-year follow-up; COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were imposed partway through follow-up assessments. This provided a quasi-experimental test of the utility of each intervention in the presence (lockdown group) and absence (control group) of a threat to social connectedness. Results. At one-year follow-up, participants in lockdown reported significantly poorer wellbeing than controls who completed follow-up before lockdown, t(152)=2.41, p=.017. Although both CBT and G4H led to symptom improvement, the benefits of G4H were more robust following an unanticipated threat to social connectedness for depression (2(16)=31.35, p=.001), loneliness (2(8)=21.622, p=.006), and wellbeing (2(8)=22.938, p=.003). Limitations. Because the COVID-19 lockdown was unanticipated, this analysis represents an opportunistic use of available data. As a result, we could not measure the specific impact of restrictions on participants, such as reduced income, degree of isolation, or health-related anxieties.Conclusions. G4H delivered one year prior to COVID-19 lockdown offered greater protection than CBT against relapse of loneliness and depression symptoms. Implications are discussed with a focus on how these benefits might be extended to other life stressors and transitions.

Is childhood OCD a risk factor for eating disorders later in life? A longitudinal study

2011 ◽  
Vol 41 (12) ◽  
pp. 2507-2513 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Micali ◽  
K. Hilton ◽  
E. Natatani ◽  
I. Heyman ◽  
C. Turner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factor ◽  
Family History ◽  
Young People ◽  
Clinical Sample ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Clinical Predictors ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
History Of

BackgroundIt has been suggested that childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may be a risk factor for the development of an eating disorder (ED) later in life, but prospective studies are lacking. We aimed to determine the prevalence of ED at follow-up and clinical predictors in a longitudinal clinical sample of adolescents/young adults diagnosed with OCD in childhood.MethodAll contactable (n=231) young people with OCD assessed over 9 years at a national and specialist paediatric OCD clinic were included in this study. At follow-up, 126 (57%) young people and parents completed the ED section of the Developmental and Well-being Assessment. Predictors for ED were investigated using logistic regression.ResultsIn total, 16 participants (12.7%) had a diagnosis of ED at follow-up. Having an ED was associated with female gender and persistent OCD at follow-up. There was a trend for family history of ED being predictive of ED diagnosis. Five (30%) of those who developed an ED at follow-up had ED symptoms or food-related obsessions/compulsions at baseline. A difference in predictors for an ED versus other anxiety disorders at follow-up was identified.ConclusionsThis study provides initial evidence that baseline clinical predictors such as female gender and family history of ED might be specific to the later development of ED in the context of childhood OCD. Clinicians should be alert to ED subthreshold symptoms in young girls presenting with OCD. Future longitudinal studies are needed to clarify the relationship between childhood OCD and later ED.

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