Innovation

2013 ◽  
pp. 496-500
Author(s):  
J.A. Muir Gray
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Multiple Realities

This chapter discusses different approaches to problem solving in public health, including linguistic techniques, resolving multiple realities, and narrative-based public health.

Wedges: Stories as Simple Machines

2021 ◽  
pp. 152483992110459
Author(s):  
Sally Campbell Galman
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Ongoing Research ◽  
Children's Narratives ◽  
Gender Diverse ◽  
Simple Machines ◽  
Child Friendly ◽  
Diverse Children

This piece of comics-based research (CBR) details the use of arts-based methods in ongoing research with young transgender or otherwise gender diverse children. Drawing from both the anthropology of childhood and draw–write–tell research in public health, the central innovation of this methodology hinges on gathering children’s narratives in a less coercive manner that holds their stories intact and produces better, more trustworthy research. Discussion includes problematizing and problem-solving contemporary “child friendly” methodology, exploring the role of the child informant in qualitative research, and illustrating how arts methods can inform deeper understanding of participant data when applied in a systematic format.

Effective negotiating

2020 ◽  
pp. 568-574
Author(s):  
Leonard Marcus
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Decision Making Problem

The work of public health requires frequent decision making, problem solving, and transactions among people who have different stakes in the outcome. When authority is distributed among those people—such that no one stakeholder can make a unilateral and binding decision upon others— then that outcome is negotiated. Those negotiations involve exchanges in which the parties both contribute and glean expertise, resources, and information through the process. The tenor of the negotiation is often determined by the temperament, strategies, and desired outcomes that each of the stakeholders bring to the process. Are the negotiations collaborative or contentious? How are the parties framing the questions and issues to be resolved? What is each hoping to achieve, and might there be opportunities to reap mutual benefits?

scholarly journals Epidemiology, public health and the problem of personality disorder

2003 ◽  
Vol 182 (S44) ◽  
pp. s3-s10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeremy Coid
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Case Definition ◽  
Public Health Approach ◽  
Preventive Interventions ◽  
The Public ◽  
Comprehensive Method

BackgroundThe public health problem-solving paradigm is a comprehensive method not previously applied to preventive interventions for personality disorder.AimsTo present an overview for clinical psychiatrists.MethodReview of epidemiological research into DSM–IV Axis II disorders and application to the paradigm.ResultsPersonality disorder affects a substantial proportion of the population. Burdens on health care, social and criminal justice agencies have yet to be accurately quantified. Debates continue over case definition, but there is increasing information on prevalence using ‘broad’ definitions and aetiology. A conceptual framework, based on development, suggests preventive interventions should be targeted in childhood. The public health approach also requires monitoring of risk factors operating at the population level.ConclusionsServices in England and Wales for persons with personality disorder are currently inadequate. The problem-solving paradigm suggests new preventive interventions. Psychiatrists should renegotiate their relationship with policy-makers and reconsider their preventive role.

scholarly journals Redevelopment of Kampung Hindu in Kesawan Area, Medan with the Behavioral Architecture Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 09-15
Author(s):  
Putri Sahara Pane ◽  
Dwira Nirfalini Aulia
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Residential Area ◽  
City Government ◽  
High Rise ◽  
The People ◽  
Suitable Space ◽  
Project Location ◽  
Slum Areas

Based on Medan City Government 2012, slum areas in Medan City are currently estimated to reach 22.5% of the total area of ​​Medan City, which consists of 88,166 housing units or 13.62% of the total houses in Medan City. Moreover, this has an impact on public health. Responding to this problem, the need to design a residence by rebuilding a residential area would be better by not abandoning the customs and culture of the people in the area. The project location is in Medan, Kampung Kelurahan Kesawan. The design method that is carried out is the choice of design location and approach to problem-solving design or design stages. It expects that the results of the design can provide suitable space and occupancy for the community, such as the construction of high-rise villages and community areas.

scholarly journals Innovative Virtual Role-Play Simulations for Managing Substance Use Conversations: Pilot Study Results and Relevance During and After COVID-19 (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn Albright ◽  
Nikita Khalid ◽  
Kristen Shockley ◽  
Kelsey Robinson ◽  
Kevin Hughes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Role Play ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Health Initiatives ◽  
Public Health Initiatives

BACKGROUND Substance use places a significant burden on our communities, both economically and socially. In light of COVID-19, it is predicted that as many as 75,000 more people will die from alcohol and other substance use and suicide as a result of isolation, new mental health concerns, and various other stressors related to the pandemic. Public awareness campaigns that aim to destigmatize substance use and help individuals have meaningful conversations with friends, coworkers, or family members to address substance use concerns are a timely and cost-effective means of augmenting existing behavioral health efforts related to substance use. These types of interventions can supplement the work being done by existing public health initiatives. OBJECTIVE This pilot study examines the impact of the One Degree: Shift the Influence role-play simulation, designed to teach family, friends and coworkers to effectively manage problem-solving conversations with individuals that they are concerned about regarding substance use. METHODS Participants recruited for this mixed methods study completed a pre-survey, the simulation, a post survey, and were sent a six-week follow-up survey. The simulation involves practicing a role-play conversation with a virtual human coded with emotions, memory and personality. A virtual coach provides feedback in using evidence-based communication strategies such as motivational interviewing. RESULTS Matched sample ANOVA revealed significant increases at follow-up in composite attitudinal constructs of preparedness (P<.001) and self-efficacy (P=.012), including: 1) starting a conversation with someone regarding substance use, 2) avoiding upsetting someone while bringing up concerns, 3) focusing on observable facts, and 4) problem-solving. Qualitative data provided further evidence of the simulation’s positive impact on ability to have meaningful conversations about substance use. CONCLUSIONS This study provides preliminary evidence that conversation-based simulations like One Degree: Shift the Influence, that utilize role-play practice, can teach individuals to use evidence-based communication strategies and can cost-effectively reach geographically dispersed populations to support public health initiatives for primary prevention.

Elder Abuse

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (S1) ◽  
pp. 1-1
Author(s):  
A. Milicevic Kalasic ◽  
N. Todorovic ◽  
M. Vracevic
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Elder Abuse ◽  
Data Distribution ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Red Cross

Elder abuse is a serious problem-each year hundreds of thousands of seniors are abused. Although the problem is described, defined and legislatures exist in many countries elder abuse is not still recognized as public health problem. Red Cross of Serbia has organized education of volunteers in Elder Abuse and Discrimination topic which is very important in sensibilisation among community-dwelling. Volunteers (N=226) were informed with generally accepted definitions, research in the field and legislature in Serbia concerning this issue and proposed network for prevention of elder abuse. Interactive workshops gave us data: distribution and types of elder abuse in their local communities and obstacles in referring and positive examples from practice as problem solving models.

scholarly journals Walking and Walkability: Is Wayfinding a Missing Link? Implications for Public Health Practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ann E. Vandenberg ◽  
Rebecca H. Hunter ◽  
Lynda A. Anderson ◽  
Lucinda L. Bryant ◽  
Steven P. Hooker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Public Health Practice ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Health Practice ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Environmental Features ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Problem Solving Process

Background:Research on walking and walkability has yet to focus on wayfinding, the interactive, problem-solving process by which people use environmental information to locate themselves and navigate through various settings.Methods:We reviewed the literature on outdoor pedestrian-oriented wayfinding to examine its relationship to walking and walkability, 2 areas of importance to physical activity promotion.Results:Our findings document that wayfinding is cognitively demanding and can compete with other functions, including walking itself. Moreover, features of the environment can either facilitate or impede wayfinding, just as environmental features can influence walking.Conclusions:Although there is still much to be learned about wayfinding and walking behaviors, our review helps frame the issues and lays out the importance of this area of research and practice.

Deteksi Anemia dan Thalasemia di Panti Asuhan Putri Muhammadiyah Purwokerto

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Alfi Noviyana ◽  
Purwati Purwati
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Partner Knowledge

Anemia in adolescents is a public health problem because it can reduce the quality of human resources. The almost identical clinical picture of anemia and thalassemia makes thalassemia escape detection. The Objectives of this activity are increase partner knowledge about anemia in adolescents and screening for thalassemia, in addition to overcoming existing problems so that partners can maintain their health, can enter a family life with healthy reproduction. The method used by giving IEC (Communication, Information, Education) to partners regarding anemia and thalassemia. This IEC is in the form of counseling and health education as well as problem solving training. The result of this program activities are carried out in accordance with the plan and succeed with consistent participant indicators from the beginning to the end of the program, increased insight and knowledge of partners can be seen from the accuracy in understanding the material, modules and leaflets that provided. Conclusion are knowledge and skills partners about anemia and thalassemia increased.Keywords: anemia, thalassemia, adolescents

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