Increasing Nursesʼ Knowledge and Behavior Changes in Nonpharmacological Pain Management for Children in China

Obesity is one of the biggest health problems globally that, together with sedentarism, requires solutions that increase the enthusiasm towards physical activity. Therefore, this paper describes two solutions based on active games using the Kinect sensor and biometric sensors, designed for the outpatient treatment of childhood obesity. The solutions were applied in an intervention program based on active video games and motor games, developed with children in treatment for childhood obesity. An ad hoc questionnaire was used to assess the level of satisfaction, fun, learning, and behavior changes in the children of the experimental group that developed the intervention. The results showed a high index of satisfaction with the intervention program, as well as with the games developed. It is concluded that active video games and group games are highly motivating and can promote behavior change towards healthier life habits in children.

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[IC-P-046]: DIABETES-ASSOCIATED AMYLIN DYSHOMEOSTASIS PROVOKES BRAIN WHITE MATTER DISEASE AND BEHAVIOR CHANGES: AN ANIMAL MODEL

Alzheimer s & Dementia ◽

10.1016/j.jalz.2017.06.2318 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (7S_Part_1) ◽

pp. P39-P40

Author(s):

Han Ly ◽

Nirmal Verma ◽

Miao Liu ◽

Fengen Wu ◽

Florin Despa

Keyword(s):

Animal Model ◽

White Matter ◽

Behavior Changes ◽

White Matter Disease ◽

Brain White Matter ◽

And Behavior

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PARENTAL REPORTS OF SEASONAL MOOD AND BEHAVIOR CHANGES IN CHILDREN

PEDIATRICS ◽

10.1542/peds.94.5.a70 ◽

1994 ◽

Vol 94 (5) ◽

pp. A70-A70

Author(s):

Mary A. Carskadon ◽

Christine Acebo

Keyword(s):

Response Rate ◽

Light Therapy ◽

The United States ◽

Therapeutic Benefit ◽

Behavior Changes ◽

Regional Effects ◽

Parental Reports ◽

And Behavior ◽

Potential Therapeutic Benefit ◽

Careful Assessment

Objective: The chief purpose of this study was to investigate the nature and prevalence of children's seasonal symptoms. Method: Parental reports of seasonal changes in six mood or behavioral symptoms (sleeping, eating, irritability, energy, withdrawal, and sadness) were surveyed for children living across the United States. The sample included 892 girls (mean age = 10.5 ± 1.0 years) and 788 boys (mean age = 10.6 ± 0.9 years), with a response rate of 46% for girls' parents and 39% for boys' parents. Results: At least one winter recurring symptom was reported in 48.5% of children, as compared with 91% in fall and 10.8% in spring. Winter symptoms were reported equally in girls and boys with one exception ("is tired"); age effects were found for three symptoms only in girls ("sleeps more," "is tired," and "withdraws"). Regional effects showed more winter symptoms reports in northern zones than in southern zones. Conclusions: Given the potential therapeutic benefit of light therapy in children with seasonal patterns, careful assessment of seasonality is merited for children with winter mood and behavior problems.

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Attitude and Behavior Changes Among Gay and Bisexual Men After Use of Rapid Home HIV Tests to Screen Sexual Partners

AIDS and Behavior ◽

10.1007/s10461-013-0630-x ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 18 (5) ◽

pp. 950-957 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Timothy Frasca ◽

Ivan Balan ◽

Mobolaji Ibitoye ◽

Juan Valladares ◽

Curtis Dolezal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gay And Bisexual Men ◽

Sexual Partners ◽

Behavior Changes ◽

Bisexual Men ◽

And Bisexual ◽

And Behavior

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UP-C Session 3: Using Science Experiments to Change Our Emotions and Behavior

Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents ◽

10.1093/med-psych/9780199340989.003.0013 ◽

2017 ◽

pp. 225-242

Author(s):

Jill Ehrenreich-May ◽

Sarah M. Kennedy ◽

Jamie A. Sherman ◽

Emily L. Bilek ◽

Brian A. Buzzella ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Behavior Changes ◽

Emotional States ◽

Action Science ◽

Opposite Action ◽

Primary Focus ◽

And Behavior

Chapter 13 teaches children the skill of “acting opposite” to what their emotion may be telling them to do, and then applying this skill in a “science experiment” focused on sadness. Sadness is the primary focus of this session because children can often relate to the experience of feeling bored or sad at some point, and it is relatively easy for them to see how changing their behavior changes this emotion. This session also helps set the stage for situational emotion exposures. The parent session introduces the concept of using science experiments to see what happens when we take different “opposite” actions from those that have been maladaptive during emotional states. Parents learn how to support their children as they begin to engage in a series of opposite action science experiments for sadness and withdrawal.

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Burden of caregivers of patients with frontotemporal lobar degeneration – a scoping review

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610219000176 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Tina Karnatz ◽

Jessica Monsees ◽

Diana Wucherer ◽

Bernhard Michalowsky ◽

Ina Zwingmann ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Caregiver Burden ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration ◽

Healthcare Professionals ◽

Web Of Science ◽

Case Reports ◽

Behavior Changes ◽

Behavioral Disturbances ◽

Young Onset Dementia ◽

And Behavior

ABSTRACT Background: Frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD) is the second-most common cause of young-onset dementia. Personality and behavior changes lead to high caregiver stress and burden, but little support is available. Our aim is to present the evidence on the characteristics, challenges and unmet needs of caregivers as well as on possible interventions. Methods: We conducted a scoping review on caregiver burden using PubMed, Web of Science and ScienceDirect. A total of 69 articles were considered eligible and were analyzed in the present study. Results: Through the analysis of 69 empirical articles, our results show that caregivers of patients with FTLD are often younger in age, have children and find behavioral disturbances to be the most burdensome. Nine studies assessed the needs of and support for caregivers. Ten studies compared the burden in different forms of FTLD, 19 compared FTLD to other types of dementia, and one compared the caregiver burden between two countries. Eight studies reported on interventions for caregivers or interventions taking burden into account. One study assessed the support structure for caregivers of FTLD patients. Five case reports, eight research overviews and three reviews addressed specific needs and challenges. Conclusions: Further research should reproduce and validate efficacious interventions and focus on underage children of FTLD patients and findings from non-Western countries. Additionally, support structures for FTLD caregivers should be assessed and extended. Awareness both in the wider population and among healthcare professionals is an urgent need for the future.

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Catching feelings: Exploring commitment (un)readiness in emerging adulthood

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships ◽

10.1177/0265407519857472 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 143-162 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Leah E. LeFebvre ◽

Heather J. Carmack

Keyword(s):

Emerging Adults ◽

Stages Of Change ◽

Exploratory Study ◽

Behavior Changes ◽

Change Model ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Face To Face ◽

Decision Making Processes ◽

Group Interviews ◽

And Behavior

This exploratory study investigates how emerging adults (EAs) experience catching feelings. Applying the Stages of Change Model and Relational Receptivity Theory, this study investigates how EAs understand the cognitive and behavior changes leading up to commitment and how they process precontemplation surrounding catching feelings. Using focus group interviews, collegiate EAs ( N = 17) define catching feelings as the unintentional, unexpected, and surprisingly desirable development of romantic feelings for another person (commonly beginning face-to-face). When confronted with catching feelings, EAs must delineate their preconditions for catching feelings and work through decision-making processes. Implications for relationship readiness, communication, and commitment are discussed.

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COVID-19 Worries and Behavior Changes in Older and Younger Men and Women

The Journals of Gerontology Series B ◽

10.1093/geronb/gbaa068 ◽

2020 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Sarah J Barber ◽

Hyunji Kim

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Case Fatality ◽

Older Men ◽

The United States ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Behavior Changes ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Younger Adults ◽

And Behavior

Abstract Objectives The case fatality rate of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is higher among older adults than younger adults and is also higher among men than women. However, worry, which is a key motivator of behavioral health changes, occurs less frequently for older than younger adults, and less frequently for men than women. Building on this, we tested whether older adults–and particularly older men—would report the least amount of COVID-19 worry and also fewer COVID-19 behavior changes. Method From March 23–31, 2020, we administered an online questionnaire assessing COVID-19 perceptions, worries, and behavior changes. Participants were a convenience sample of U.S. residents, who were community-dwelling younger adults (18–35) or older adults (65–81). Analyses included 146 younger adults (68 men, 78 women) and 156 older adults (82 men, 74 women). Participants were predominately white, living in suburban/urban areas, and had completed some college. Results During the early phase of the outbreak in the United States, older adults perceived the risks of COVID-19 to be higher than did younger adults. Despite this, older men were comparatively less worried about COVID-19 than their younger counterparts. Compared with the other participants, older men had also implemented the fewest behavior changes. Discussion Interventions are needed to increase COVID-19 behavior changes in older men. These results also highlight the importance of understanding emotional responses to COVID-19, as these are predictive of their behavioral responses.

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