Developing a new behavioral framework for dementia care partner resilience (CP-R): A mixed research synthesis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuanjin Zhou ◽  
Avery O’Hara ◽  
Emily Ishado ◽  
Soo Borson ◽  
Tatiana Sadak
Keyword(s):  
Help Seeking ◽  
English Language ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Research Synthesis ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Domain Identification ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
Learning From Others ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background and Objectives Caring for a person living with dementia requires resilience, the capacity to recover and grow from challenging situations. Despite the increasing interest in assessing and promoting resilience for dementia care partners, behaviors that indicate this attribute are not well known. The goal of this study is to synthesize the literature to identify resilience-related behaviors and develop a new framework for future validation and intervention research. Research Design and Methods We searched English-language peer-reviewed articles (January 1991 – June 2019) reporting qualitative or quantitative descriptions of resilience-related behaviors among dementia care partners. Thematic analysis was used to categorize behaviors into domains, identify the relationships among them, and generate a thematic map. Results Sixteen articles were identified according to predefined inclusion criteria. Four domains emerged: (1) problem-response behaviors (problem-solving, problem-distancing); (2) self-growth behaviors (self-care activities, spiritual-related activities, and developing and maintaining meaningful social relationships); (3) help-related behaviors (help-seeking and help-receiving), and (4) learning-related behaviors (learning from others and reflection). Definitions of each domain, identification of corresponding behaviors, and formulation of Care Partner Resilience (CP-R) behavioral framework were informed by this mixed research synthesis and other relevant literature. Discussion and Implications The CP-R framework emerged as a result of a new focus on identifying and cultivating strengths instead of evaluating strain and burden. It serves as a useful foundation for understanding the impact of specific behaviors on dementia care partner resilience. Once validated, this framework will inform the development of future measures, research, interventions, and policies for dementia care partners.

The Impact of Environmental Design on Teamwork and Communication in Healthcare Facilities: A Systematic Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-137 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arsalan Gharaveis ◽  
D. Kirk Hamilton ◽  
Debajyoti Pati
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
English Language ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Environmental Design ◽  
Healthcare Facility ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Design Environment ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate the current knowledge about the impact of healthcare facility design on teamwork and communication by exploring the relevant literature. Teamwork and communication are behavioral factors that are impacted by physical design. However, the effects of environmental factors on teamwork and communication have not been investigated extensively in healthcare design literature. There are no published systematic reviews on the current topic. Searches were conducted in PubMed and Google Scholar databases in addition to targeted design journals including Health Environmental Research & Design, Environment and Behavior, Environmental Psychology, and Applied Ergonomics. Inclusion criteria were (a) full-text English language articles related to teamwork and communication and (b) involving any healthcare built environment and space design published in peer-reviewed journals between 1984 and 2017. Studies were extracted using defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. In the first phase, 26 of the 195 articles most relevant to teamwork and 19 studies of the 147 were identified and reviewed to understand the impact of communication in healthcare facilities. The literature regarding the impact of built environment on teamwork and communication were reviewed and explored in detail. Eighteen studies were selected and succinctly summarized as the final product of this review. Environmental design, which involves nurses, support staff, and physicians, is one of the critical factors that promotes the efficiency of teamwork and collaborative communication. Layout design, visibility, and accessibility levels are the most cited aspects of design which can affect the level of communication and teamwork in healthcare facilities.

The impact of Twitter on libraries: a critical review of the literature

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 795-809 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evgenia Vassilakaki ◽  
Emmanouel Garoufallou
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
English Language ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Library Science ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Marketing Tool ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Published Research

Purpose – The paper aims to present a critical review on the adoption and use of Twitter in libraries. Twitter, a microblogging service, is becoming more and more popular among libraries as a means of reaching users and as a marketing tool for their services. Design/methodology/approach – The method of systematic review is used to identify, collect and critically present all relevant literature. Papers’ aims were analyzed to identify the emergent themes and sub-themes in an effort to gain a better understanding of libraries’ use of Twitter. Findings – A systematic and critical analysis of the literature revealed the specific reasons why a library should adopt Twitter; the specific examples and thoughts on how Twitter could be used to promote libraries’ interests; the different ways Twitter had affected diverse aspects and functionalities of libraries; and the attempts to provide guidelines for librarians. Research limitations/implications – This literature review has implications for research in that libraries could explore the way public view their presence on social networking sites such as Twitter to better gain from it. In addition, it indicates what libraries should expect when they adopt Twitter. This study reviews only papers published between 2007 and 2013 in the English language. Originality/value – This paper contributes in identifying, collecting, analyzing and critically presenting published research referring to the adoption of Twitter in the field of Library Science. In addition, it identifies and discusses the main issues librarians and libraries need to consider, when faced with the challenge of adopting Twitter.

scholarly journals A scoping review of COVID-19 experiences of people living with dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 112 (3) ◽  
pp. 400-411
Author(s):  
Juanita-Dawne R. Bacsu ◽  
Megan E. O’Connell ◽  
Claire Webster ◽  
Lisa Poole ◽  
Mary Beth Wighton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Letters To The Editor ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
Services And Supports ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives Compared with the general population, people living with dementia have been unequivocally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is a paucity of knowledge on the COVID-19 impact on people with dementia and their care partners. The objective of this scoping review was to synthesize the existing literature on the COVID-19 experiences of people with dementia and their care partners. Methods Following Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review framework, we searched five electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, and Web of Science) and an online search engine (Google Scholar). Inclusion criteria consisted of English-language articles focusing on the COVID-19 experiences of people with dementia and their care partners. Synthesis Twenty-one articles met our inclusion criteria: six letters to the editor, seven commentaries, and eight original research studies. In the literature, five main themes were identified: (i) care partner fatigue and burnout; (ii) lack of access to services and supports; (iii) worsening neuropsychiatric symptoms and cognitive function; (iv) coping with COVID-19; and (v) the need for more evidence-informed research. Factors such as living alone, having advanced dementia, and the length of confinement were found to exacerbate the impact of COVID-19. Conclusion Urgent action is needed to support people living with dementia and their care partners in the pandemic. With little access to supports and services, people with dementia and their care partners are currently at a point of crisis. Collaboration and more evidence-informed research are critical to reducing mortality and supporting people with dementia during the pandemic.

scholarly journals The Impact of Using Small Group Discussion Technique on Enhancing Students’ Performance in Speaking Skill: A Case Study of Benghazi University

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 189-198
Author(s):  
Ahmed Sanoussi Himeda Al Jawad ◽  
Salem Hamed Abosnan
Keyword(s):  
Small Group ◽  
English Language ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Small Group Discussion ◽  
Large Group ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
Large Group Discussion ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to investigate the impact of using small group discussion technique on enhancing students’ speaking skill in English language department at Faculty of Arts and Science Kufrah –Benghazi University. The review of relevant literature revealed that previous researchers presented the advantages of small group discussion technique in teaching English around the world. So, the researcher believed that the use of small group discussion technique might promote students’ performance in speaking skill. The review of literature undeniably revealed that large group discussion technique mostly used by EFL lecturers to teach speaking skill were not solid enough. The advantage of the small group discussion technique over the large group discussion technique was investigated by testing the hypotheses and research questions set after conducting the literature review. The quasi-experimental research design as used in this study. English language department at Faculty of Arts and Science Kufrah was chosen for experimental study with 30 students. A teacher- made task was used as an instrument of the study. The results proved that, the mean performance of the students exposed to small group discussion technique is higher than that of those exposed to the large group discussion. Based on the results, recommendations were made on the need to adopt small group discussion to ameliorate students’ performance in speaking skill in Libyan universities.

scholarly journals AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES ON SUICIDALITY AMONG MEN IN POLAND

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-72
Author(s):  
JAROSŁAW R. ROMANIUK ◽  
ANNA KOTLARSKA-MICHALSKA ◽  
KATHLEEN J. FARKAS
Keyword(s):  
Help Seeking ◽  
English Language ◽  
Keyword Search ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Help Seeking Behaviors ◽  
Use Patterns ◽  
Male Suicide ◽  
The Us ◽  
Gender Conceptualizations ◽  
Suicide Prevention Programs

This article examines sociological, psychological, and suicidological research on the determinants of male suicide to explore the fact that Polish men complete suicide 7.4 times more than women, a frequency twice as high as in the US. This paper is based upon an examination of relevant literature and statistical databases. A keyword search was completed in both Polish and English language databases. Ideals of masculinity and negative social attitudes towards a non-binary view of gender may increase stressors and discourage men in Poland from revealing their problems while seeking support, explaining the high rates of suicide completion among Polish men. Suicide prevention programs must tackle gender conceptualizations and alcohol use patterns as well as increase avenues for male help-seeking behaviors. These changes will require political and religious organizations to confront the weakening of male hegemony as the organizing principle for family and society. This paper explores the increased rate of male suicide in Poland from the perspective of gender.

scholarly journals Online Academics in Pakistan: COVID-19 and Beyond

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nazia Mumtaz ◽  
Ghulam Saqulain ◽  
Nadir Mumtaz
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The Impact

COVID-19 is a menace for Pakistan’s fragile and overburdened health care system and infrastructure, insidiously permeating the socio-economic fabric. Globally complete to partial shutdown of educational institutions has been enforced, transitioning from face to face to online academics. Academic institutes are floundering to withstand the brunt. Therefore, the current study was conducted to attempt to review and highlight the impact and challenges posed by transition from conventional to online academics and how to approach them, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic with the perspective of developing countries like Pakistan. For this purpose, search for relevant literature using search engines and websites including Google, Google Scholar and Web of Science as well as Medline database was conducted with keywords “Covid-19, academics, mental health, social impact and e-learning and combination of words”. Thirty two English language, full text articles published in the last ten years from 2010 to 2020 were selected for the literature review. With this literature review, we conclude that this lockdown has caused significant distortion in the academic world yet unequal interruption in learning with significant disruptions in internal assessments and qualification examinations with developing countries like Pakistan, compounded by a compromised educational system. However, COVID-19 is spurring the case for conversion to online academics and developing countries like Pakistan are poised to develop reliable, cost effective and secure online academic system whether it is bane or boon. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2894 How to cite this:Mumtaz N, Saqulain G, Mumtaz N. Online Academics in Pakistan: COVID-19 and Beyond. Pak J Med Sci. 2021;37(1):283-287. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.37.1.2894 This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Developing a Unifying Model of Resilience in Dementia Caregiving: A Scoping Review and Content Analysis

2020 ◽  
pp. 073346482092354
Author(s):  
Yuanjin Zhou ◽  
Emily Ishado ◽  
Avery O’Hara ◽  
Soo Borson ◽  
Tatiana Sadak
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Unified Framework ◽  
Dementia Caregiving ◽  
Care Partners

Resilience, a capacity for addressing, recovering, and growing from challenging situations, can mitigate dementia care partners’ burden. Three main theoretical models predominate, treating resilience variably as an outcome, a trait, or a process. In this scoping review, we examine how these three models inform definitions and measures of resilience in dementia care partners to understand whether there is a single coherent model and identify the gaps in conceptualizing and operationalizing resilience. We searched English-language peer-reviewed articles (January 1991–June 2019) that contained definitions and/or measures of resilience developed for or used with dementia care partners. Data were analyzed using content analysis. We found that perspectives from the three existing theoretical models can be integrated into a unified framework for the study of resilience in dementia care partners. However, major gaps remain in operationalizing resilience for research due to a paucity of resilience outcomes and knowledge about resilience-related behaviors.

scholarly journals Sensory Health and Dementia Care: Understanding and Addressing Unmet Needs in ADRD

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 85-85
Author(s):  
Carrie Nieman ◽  
Heather Whitson ◽  
Laura Gitlin
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Sensory Function ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Care Partners ◽  
Public Health Challenges ◽  
Nonpharmacological Intervention ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Sensory health in dementia stands at the intersection of two major public health challenges. Hearing and vision impairments are among the most common and disabling comorbidities in dementia and may worsen the trajectory of decline yet frequently go unrecognized and unaddressed. Improving sensory function may be an accessible and cost-effective nonpharmacological intervention to aid in the management of neuropsychiatric symptoms, improve quality of life for persons with dementia, and reduce burden for care partners. This symposium presents the latest evidence on the impact of sensory impairment in dementia and efforts to integrate sensory health into the care of persons with dementia. This symposium will cover emerging evidence of the impact of hearing loss and vision impairment on persons living with dementia, specifically around neuropsychiatric symptoms, disability, and cost. In moving toward solutions, we will discuss new approaches to provide vision and hearing care for persons with dementia in diverse settings, from audiology to specialized memory clinics to home-based care. This discussion will include findings from a systematic review of telehealth in dementia care, which highlights the limitations of existing literature on accounting for the sensory needs of persons with dementia and their care partners. Finally, we will share new international practice recommendations on vision and hearing impairment among persons living with dementia. The symposium highlights the large, yet often unrecognized, sensory health needs of persons with dementia and the multi-prong approach required to identify and support sensory health and, ultimately, healthy aging among persons with dementia.

The Impact of Universal Suicide-Prevention Programs on the Help-Seeking Attitudes and Behaviors of Youths

Crisis ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bonnie Klimes-Dougan ◽  
David A. Klingbeil ◽  
Sarah J. Meller
Keyword(s):  
Suicide Prevention ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Prevention Programs ◽  
Universal Prevention ◽  
Help Seeking Attitudes ◽  
Attitudes And Behaviors ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
Suicide Prevention Programs ◽  
The Impact

Background: While the ultimate goal of adolescent suicide-prevention efforts is to decrease the incidence of death by suicide, a critical intermediary goal is directing youths toward effective sources of assistance. Aim: To comprehensively review the universal prevention literature and examine the effects of universal prevention programs on student’s attitudes and behaviors related to help-seeking. Method: We systematically reviewed studies that assessed help-seeking outcomes including prevention efforts utilizing (1) psychoeducational curricula, (2) gatekeeper training, and (3) public service messaging directed at youths. Of the studies reviewed, 17 studies evaluated the help-seeking outcomes. These studies were identified through a range of sources (e.g., searching online databases, examining references of published articles on suicide prevention). Results: The results of this review suggest that suicide-prevention programming has a limited impact on help-seeking behavior. Although there was some evidence that suicide-prevention programs had a positive impact on students’ help-seeking attitudes and behaviors, there was also evidence of no effects or iatrogenic effects. Sex and risk status were moderators of program effects on students help-seeking. Conclusions: Caution is warranted when considering which suicidal prevention interventions best optimize the intended goals. The impact on adolescents’ help-seeking behavior is a key concern for educators and mental-health professionals.

The Impact of Anglicizing Former German-Language Psychology Journals on Authorship and Citation Frequencies

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 190-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Günter Krampen ◽  
Thomas Huckert ◽  
Gabriel Schui
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
English Language ◽  
General Trend ◽  
Native Language ◽  
Impact Factors ◽  
German Language ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Number Of Citations ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Number Of Authors

Exemplary for other than English-language psychology journals, the impact of recent Anglicization of five former German-language psychology journals on (1) authorship (nationality, i.e., native language, and number of authors, i.e., single or multiple authorships), (2) formal characteristics of the journal (number of articles per volume and length of articles), and (3) number of citations of the articles in other journal articles, the language of the citing publications, and the impact factors (IF) is analyzed. Scientometric data on these variables are gathered for all articles published in the four years before anglicizing and in the four years after anglicizing the same journal. Results reveal rather quick changes: Citations per year since original articles’ publication increase significantly, and the IF of the journals go up markedly. Frequencies of citing in German-language journals decrease, citing in English-language journals increase significantly after the Anglicization of former German-language psychology journals, and there is a general trend of increasing citations in other languages as well. Side effects of anglicizing former German-language psychology journals include the publication of shorter papers, their availability to a more international authorship, and a slight, but significant increase in multiple authorships.

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