Ethical Aspects in the Care of Intersex Patients

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy F. Murphy
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Development ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Disorders Of Sexual Development ◽  
Intersex Condition ◽  
Body Modifications ◽  
Health And Well Being

People with intersex conditions have male-typical and female-typical traits, to varying degrees in genetics and anatomy. Because of these variations, people with intersex conditions or disorders of sexual development can face difficulties related to their identities and relationships. As a matter of ethics, clinicians should exhibit humane behavior toward patients of all ages as they explore the meaning of their intersex condition for their health and well-being. Clinicians can also help families understand the meaning of that condition for their children and themselves. Clinicians will also have responsibilities toward child, adolescent, and adult patients bearing on the psychological effects of body modifications taken to normalize their sexual appearance. In addition, clinicians will have the responsibility to address the effects of body modifications hoped for by the patient. Observance of confidentiality is key in relationships with intersex patients.

Work Stress and Coping in Organizations: Progress and Prospects

Beyond Coping ◽  
2002 ◽  
pp. 83-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald J. Burke
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Change ◽  
Work Stress ◽  
Cognitive Appraisal ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Stress And Coping ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Organizational Environment ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Coping Behaviours

Chapter 5 discusses work stress and coping in organizations. It reviews the coping literature focusing on the workplace, presents a framework for the study of coping in organizations (including the organizational environment, cognitive appraisal, individual stress and coping behaviours). It discusses managerial health and well-being, the psychological effects of organizational change, and draws conclusions about coping with work stress.

scholarly journals Perspective Chapter: Psychological Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasfiye Bayram Değer
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Satisfaction Of Needs ◽  
Health And Well Being

COVID-19, the viral pneumonia seen in China towards the end of 2019, was declared a global pandemic in March 2020 since it spread almost all over the world. While such pandemic situations that are concerned with public health cause a sense of insecurity, confusion, loneliness and stigmatization among individuals, it can result in economic losses, closure of workplaces and schools, insufficient resources for medical needs and inadequate satisfaction of needs in societies. The economic crisis, which is one of the most important problems in pandemic periods, and the concomitant uncertainties can also cause suicidal thoughts. As a result, how the society responds psychologically during epidemics has an important role in shaping the spread of the disease, emotional difficulties and social problems during and after the epidemic. It often appears that no resources are allocated to manage, or at least mitigate the effects of epidemics on psychological health and well-being. In the acute phase of the epidemic, health system administrators prioritize testing, preventing contagion and providing patient care, but psychological needs should not be disregarded either.

scholarly journals Acute Physiological and Psychological Effects of Qigong Exercise in Older Practitioners

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Yi Lin ◽  
Tze-Taur Wei ◽  
Chen-Chen Wang ◽  
Wan-Chen Chen ◽  
Yu-Min Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Short Form ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Electrical Conductance ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Pericardium Meridian ◽  
Sf 36 ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Health And Well Being

Qigong is a gentle exercise that promotes health and well-being. This study evaluated the acute physiological and psychological effects of one session of qigong exercise in older practitioners. A total of 45 participants (mean age, 65.14 years) were recruited. Meridian electrical conductance, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), heart rate variability (HRV), and Short Form 36 (SF-36) were evaluated and compared before and after one session of qigong exercise. The results revealed that the electrical conductance of all meridians, except spleen and bladder meridians, increased significantly (p<0.05). Compared with baseline values, upper to lower body ratio and sympathetic/vagal index were significantly improved and closer to 1 (p=0.011 and p=0.007, resp.). STAI-S and STAI-T scores decreased significantly (p<0.001 and p=0.001, resp.). The RR interval of HRV decreased significantly (p=0.035), a significant positive correlation was observed between kidney meridian electrical conductance and SF-36 physical scores (r=0.74, p=0.018), and a positive correlation was observed between pericardium meridian electrical conductance and SF-36 mental scores (r=0.50, p=0.06). In conclusion, one session of qigong exercise increased meridian electrical conductance, reduced anxiety, and improved body and autonomic nervous system balance. These findings provide scientific evidence for acute physiological and psychological effects of qigong exercise in older practitioners.

A Call for Compassion and Care in Education

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brooke D. Lavelle ◽  
Lisa Flook ◽  
Dara G. Ghahremani
Keyword(s):  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social And Emotional Learning ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Social Emotional ◽  
School Communities ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Prosocial Development ◽  
The Social ◽  
Health And Well Being

Students are challenged by stressors that negatively impact their physical health and well-being as well as their ability to thrive in school. Many educators have mobilized to address these issues, as mounting evidence suggests that enhancing the social, emotional, cultural, and ethical aspects of schooling improves student well-being. These movements have stirred a variety of prosocial education initiatives—including Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness-based programs—which have been shown to make a positive impact. Yet in spite of this growing interest in prosocial education, these movements have proceeded largely independently of one another and without a comprehensive theoretical model of prosocial development. In this chapter, we review the evidence of compassion-based interventions and offer a compassion-based framework as an organizing principle for the field that may help integrate diverse prosocial approaches and help educators respond most effectively to needs of our school communities.

scholarly journals South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) consensus statement on policy for managing athletes with disorders of sexual development (DSD)

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
. .
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Sexual Development ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Disorders Of Sexual Development ◽  
Attending Physician

SASMA views disorders of sexual development (DSD) as a medical condition that has profound physical and psychological effects on not only the individuals affected, but also their families. Like any other disorder, this condition has to be managed with a view to offer the best outcomes for affected individuals. When the attending physician identifies stigmata suggesting DSD in a newborn there should be proper consultation and education of parents.

scholarly journals South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) consensus statement on policy for managing athletes with disorders of sexual development (DSD)

2016 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
. .
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Sexual Development ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Consensus Statement ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Psychological Effects ◽  
Disorders Of Sexual Development ◽  
Attending Physician

SASMA views disorders of sexual development (DSD) as a medical condition that has profound physical and psychological effects on not only the individuals affected, but also their families. Like any other disorder, this condition has to be managed with a view to offer the best outcomes for affected individuals. When the attending physician identifies stigmata suggesting DSD in a newborn there should be proper consultation and education of parents.

Diet Quality, a Term Subject to Change over Time

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Elmadfa ◽  
Alexa L. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
Important Quality ◽  
Health And Well Being

A high-quality diet is one of the foundations of health and well-being. For a long time in human history, diet was chiefly a source of energy and macronutrients meant to still hunger and give the strength for work and activities that were in general much harder than nowadays. Only few persons could afford to emphasize enjoyment. In the assessment of quality, organoleptic properties were major criteria to detect spoilage and oxidative deterioration of food. Today, food hygiene is a quality aspect that is often taken for granted by consumers, despite its lack being at the origin of most food-borne diseases. The discovery of micronutrients entailed fundamental changes of the concept of diet quality. However, non-essential food components with additional health functions were still barely known or not considered important until recently. With the high burden of obesity and its associated diseases on the rise, affluent, industrialized countries have developed an increased interest in these substances, which has led to the development of functional foods to optimize special body functions, reduce disease risk, or even contribute to therapeutic approaches. Indeed, nowadays, high contents of energy, fat, and sugar are factors associated with a lower quality of food, and products with reduced amounts of these components are valued by many consumers. At the same time, enjoyment and convenience are important quality factors, presenting food manufacturers with the dilemma of reconciling low fat content and applicability with good taste and appealing appearance. Functional foods offer an approach to address this challenge. Deeper insights into nutrient-gene interactions may enable personalized nutrition adapted to the special needs of individuals. However, so far, a varied healthy diet remains the best basis for health and well-being.

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