scholarly journals Fireside Chats During COVID-19: Caregiver Community-Based Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 946-946
Author(s):  
Kara Dassel ◽  
Rand Rupper ◽  
Jorie Butler ◽  
Jacqueline Telonidis ◽  
Catherine Witt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Based ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
Advance Care ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Services And Supports ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
Level Of Agreement ◽  
Better Than

Abstract The Utah Geriatric Education Consortium (UGEC) provides education about Age-Friendly Health Care and Dementia-Friendly Communities to both informal and professional caregivers. As such, we have collaborated with our community partners to hold 12 “Fireside Chats” (2 in person, and 10 virtually due to COVID-19) between December 2019 and September 2020. Our expert speakers and panelists have given presentations on a variety of topics, specifically focused on coping with COVID-19, such as physical, music, and arts-based activities to do in the home, advance care planning, local services and supports, resiliency, and mindfulness. A total of 463 participants attended the Fireside Chats. A total of 169 attendees completed evaluations regarding the programs (a completion rate of 37%). Attendees were primarily White (86%), non-Hispanic (95%), well educated (86% had a college degree or higher), about half of the group were community caregivers (55%), while the other attendees were primarily from health professional backgrounds (e.g., nursing, social work, physical therapy). We obtained evaluation data in seven domains based on a 5-point Likert scale (1=strongly disagree to 5=strongly agree). The mean level of agreement in the seven following domains were: satisfaction (M=4.68/SD=.53), effectiveness (M=4.72/SD=.52), met stated goals (M=4.70/SD=.53), met educational needs (M=4.64/SD=.6), will improve the care they provide (M=4.57/SD=.70), included useful examples (M=4.59/SD=.66), and was better than similar trainings (M=4.23/SD=.86). These results along with steady attendance of our “Fireside Chats” demonstrate the need and satisfaction with our community-based education based on improving geriatric care practices within the community and in long-term services and support programs.

scholarly journals Pivoting Community-Based Educational Programming for Formal and Informal Caregivers During COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 107-107
Author(s):  
Kara Dassel ◽  
Jacqueline Telonidis ◽  
Catherine Witt ◽  
Linda Edelman
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Educational Programming ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
Aging Services ◽  
Health Aging ◽  
Evaluation Feedback

Abstract The Utah Geriatric Education Consortium provides community-based education about Age-Friendly Health Care and Dementia-Friendly Communities targeted towards informal and professional caregivers. As such, we have collaborated with our community partners to host a series of “Fireside Chats”. Since March of 2020, we have hosted 17 Fireside Chats. Our attendance has exceeded our expectations, with over 500 attendees (average of 32 attendees per session). The professional attendees come from a variety of interdisciplinary backgrounds including nursing, medicine, public health, allied health, aging services, and health and long-term care administration. Our non-professional attendees include family caregivers, students, and older adults in the community. This session will address: a) the logistical steps we took (and lessons learned) as we “pivoted” our Fireside Chats into a virtual video-conference format, b) how we redesigned the curriculum to address topics related to COVID-19, and c) will review our evaluation feedback.

Utilization of Collaborations to Engage Children in Physical Activity: A Community-Based Research Approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-328
Author(s):  
Sheri J. Brock ◽  
Danielle Wadsworth ◽  
Shelby Foote ◽  
Mary E. Rudisill
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
The United States ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Collaborative Partnerships ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Community Based Research ◽  
Quality Product ◽  
Long Term Impact

Institutions of higher education have a responsibility to prioritize the needs of society and local communities. One essential need prevalent in all communities is to address the rise of obesity and health risks due to lack of participation in physical activity. In the United States, children spend a small percentage of time engaged in physical activity, and engagement decreases further in adolescence and adulthood. Collaborative partnerships between kinesiology faculty at universities and community organizations are one avenue for engaging children in physical activity. Partnerships must be multilevel and community wide to evoke change and have long-term impact and sustainability. Within the context of community-based research, we propose a three-step framework for establishing collaborative partnerships: (1) determining the needs of partners; (2) discussing expertise, services, and philosophy; and (3) providing a quality product. In addition, we outline and illustrate our experiences when collaborating with community partners to promote physical activity.

scholarly journals Active Citizens: Evaluation of a Community-Based Education Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Simonova ◽  
Jan Cincera ◽  
Roman Kroufek ◽  
Sarka Krepelkova ◽  
Andreas Hadjichambis
Keyword(s):  
School Environment ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Mixed Design ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Impact

This study analyses the Active Citizens program conducted in seven Czech elementary schools in 2017/2018. The data were obtained in a mixed-design research study containing pre/post experimental/control groups (N = 114), eight focus groups with selected students (N = 56), and group interviews with teachers (N = 14). The mean age of the students was 13.8 years. The study focuses on the students’ and the teachers’ perception of the process, the program’s barriers and benefits, and on the impact of the program on the students’ self-efficacy and on perceived democratic school culture. The analysis revealed that while the participants felt empowered because of their experience, they started to perceive their school environment as less democratic than before the program. The program also likely influenced girls more than boys as the latter seem to have been unaffected. Finally, the implications of the findings for the practice are discussed.

Long-Term Services and Supports for Older Adults: A Review of Home and Community-Based Services Versus Institutional Care

2015 ◽  
pp. 150527102958001 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Wysocki ◽  
Mary Butler ◽  
Robert L. Kane ◽  
Rosalie A. Kane ◽  
Tetyana Shippee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Services And Supports ◽  
Community Based Services

One-year community-based education program for hypercholesterolemia in middle-aged Japanese: a long-term outcome at 8-year follow-up

2002 ◽  
Vol 164 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroyasu Iso ◽  
Hironori Imano ◽  
Yuko Nakagawa ◽  
Masahiko Kiyama ◽  
Akihiko Kitamura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Education Program ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Community Based Education ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
One Year

scholarly journals Evaluation of the performances of two rebs net radiometer designs during Nimex at a tropical site in Ile-Ife, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 111-123
Author(s):  
L.A. Sunmonu ◽  
A.I. Ajao ◽  
M.A. Ayoola ◽  
E.O. Ogolo ◽  
O.A. Babatunde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Longwave Radiation ◽  
Radiation Energy ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Net Radiation ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Term Operation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Tropical Location

In this study, the performances of two types of Radiation Energy Balance Systems (REBS) net radiometers, a domed (model Q-7.1) and domeless (model NR-LITE) against a reference, four-component net radiometer (model NR01), are evaluated during the conduct of Nigeria  Micrometeorological Experiment (NIMEX) held between May 27 and June 12, 2013 at a tropical location in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. During the daytime, net radiation measurements made by NR-LITE and Q-7.1 showed good agreements with NR01, with coefficient of determination for both > 0.90. The values of the mean and standard deviation for daytime net radiation as  measured by NR01, NR-LITE and Q-7.1 were 257.7 ± 174.7 W m2 , 179.6 ± 129.3 W m2 and 240.6 ± 153.1 W m2 , respectively. At nighttime, NR-LITE net radiometer responded to longwave radiation better than Q-7.1. Adjustments made by linear regression of NR-LITE and Q-7.1 datasets with NR01 produced better fit. Though costs of the two REBS type net radiometers are comparatively the same, Q-7.1 performed better than NRLITE. However, for long-term operation, the Q-7.1 type requires periodic (every 2-3 months) changing of the plastic domes due to ageing and cracking, unlike the NR-LITE. So, the NR-LITE is a preferred option to be adopted by the Weather Services in West African countries for routine measurements of net radiation because it does not require periodic changing of the plastic domes. Keywords: Net radiation; REBS net radiometers; 4-component net radiometer; tropical location.

scholarly journals Promises and Pitfalls of Health Information Technology for Home- and Community-Based Services

2020 ◽  
pp. 073346482094136
Author(s):  
Sangeeta C. Ahluwalia ◽  
Esther Friedman ◽  
Daniel Siconolfi ◽  
Debra Saliba ◽  
Jessica Phillips ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Health Information Technology ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Service Agency ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Incentive Program ◽  
Services And Supports ◽  
Consumer Advocates ◽  
Community Based Services

Background: Health information technology (HIT) use in home- and community-based services (HCBS) has been hindered by inadequate resources and incentives to support modernization. We sought to understand the ways the Medicaid Balancing Incentive Program (BIP) facilitated increased use of HIT to increase access to HCBS. Method: Qualitative analysis of interviews with 30 Medicaid administrators, service agency providers, and consumer advocates. Results: Although stakeholders perceived several benefits to greater HIT use, they highlighted critical challenges to effective adoption within the long-term services and supports (LTSS) system, including lack of extant expertise/knowledge about HIT, the limited reach of HIT among rural and disabled beneficiaries, burdensome procurement processes, and the ongoing resources required to maintain up-to-date HIT solutions. Conclusion: The structural reforms required by BIP gave states an opportunity to modernize their HCBS systems through use of HIT. However, barriers to HIT adoption persist, underscoring the need for continued support as part of future rebalancing efforts.

Multiple Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections Versus Single Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection in Early Osteoarthritis of the Knee: An Experimental Study in a Guinea Pig Model of Early Knee Osteoarthritis

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 2300-2307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devendra K. Chouhan ◽  
Mandeep S. Dhillon ◽  
Sandeep Patel ◽  
Tungish Bansal ◽  
Alka Bhatia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Articular Cartilage ◽  
Single Injection ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Early Osteoarthritis ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Multiple Injections ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Guinea Pig Model ◽  
Better Than

Background:Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as the forerunner among disease-modifying treatment options for early osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. However, no consensus is available regarding optimum dosing schedules.Purpose:To determine whether multiple injections of PRP (3 injections) provide better short-term and long-term results than a single injection of PRP in a guinea pig model of knee OA.Study Design:Controlled laboratory study.Methods:36 Dunkin-Hartley guinea pigs (weighing ~600-800 g) were chosen for this study. The animals were assigned to group DC (disease control group), group G1 (single-PRP group), and group G2 (multiple-PRP group) containing 10, 10, and 12 animals, respectively. Another 4 animals were used for preparation of allogenic PRP. Groups G1 and G2 received 1 and 3 injections of PRP, respectively, at weekly intervals in the intervention knee while the contralateral knee was injected with normal saline. Group DC received no intervention in either knee. Half of the animals from each group (subgroups DC.3, G1.3, and G2.3) were sacrificed at 3 months, and the remaining half (subgroups DC.6, G1.6, and G2.6) were sacrificed at 6 months after intervention. Both knee joints were harvested for histological assessment of articular cartilage and synovium.Results:The mean synovial scores for groups G1 and G2 were significantly better than those for group DC at 3 months. No difference was found between groups G1 and G2 at 3 months. At 6 months, group G2 had significantly better mean synovial scores than group G1 and group DC. The mean articular cartilage scores in group G2 were significantly better than those in group DC at 3 months. However, at 6 months, no significant difference was found among any of the groups in terms of mean articular scores.Conclusion:Both single and multiple injections of PRP exert similar anti-inflammatory effects on the synovium in the short term. However, this effect is sustained in the long term only for multiple injections. Multiple injections of PRP exert a chondroprotective effect, but only in the short term. This effect is not seen with a single injection of PRP.Clinical Relevance:This study provides insight into the histological basis for the superiority of multiple injections of PRP.

Day Habilitation Services for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waivers

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 244-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carli Friedman
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Service Utilization ◽  
Fiscal Year ◽  
Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Total Spending ◽  
Day Habilitation ◽  
Services And Supports ◽  
Community Based Services

Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) 1915(c) waivers are one of the largest providers of long-term services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). HCBS waivers also play a prominent role in providing day habilitation services for people with IDD. The purpose of this study was to examine how HCBS waivers allocate day habilitation services for people with IDD. HCBS waivers providing day habilitation services for people with IDD were analyzed to determine service utilization and projected expenditures. In fiscal year 2014, HCBS waivers projected US$5.62 billion of funding for day habilitation services; however, there was wide variance across services in terms of projected total spending, spending per participant, and reimbursement rates.

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