How do I know how I am doing? Use of different types of comparison in judgment of well‐being in patients seeking psychological treatment and healthy controls

The article is on the effects of woody vegetation growing on the roadside on the temperature of the surface of cycle paths. The main hypothesis of the study is that vegetation has the effect of lowering the temperature of the surroundings in its shadow and thus improves the comfort of users of cycle paths in the summer months. The second hypothesis is to find out which type of road surface is most suitable for the thermal well-being of users. This goal was achieved by measuring the temperature of selected locations on cycle paths with different types of construction surfaces with nearby woody vegetation using a contactless thermometer over several days at regular intervals. The positions of the selected locations were measured using GNSS and the whole locality of interest was photographed using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), or drone, and subsequently a digital surface model (DSM) of the area was created using a Structure from Motion (SfM) algorithm. This model served for the calculation of incident solar radiation during the selected days using the Solar Area Graphics tool with ArcGIS software. Subsequently, the effect of the shade of the surrounding vegetation on the temperature during the day was analysed and statistically evaluated. The results are presented in many graphs and their interpretation used to evaluate the effects of nearby woody vegetation and the type of road surface on the surrounding air temperature and the comfort of users of these routes. The results demonstrate the benefits of using UAVs for the purpose of modelling the course of solar radiation during the day, showing the effect of roadside vegetation on reducing the surface temperature of the earth’s surface and thus confirming the need for planting and maintaining such vegetation.

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How to Intervene in the Health Management of the Oncological Patient and of Their Caregiver? A Narrative Review in the Psycho-Oncology Field

Behavioral Sciences ◽

10.3390/bs11070099 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (7) ◽

pp. 99

Author(s):

Gian Piero Turchi ◽

Marta Silvia Dalla Riva ◽

Luisa Orrù ◽

Eleonora Pinto

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Management ◽

Psychological Treatment ◽

Management Strategies ◽

Well Being ◽

Narrative Review ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Oncological Patient ◽

Post Surgery

Starting from statistical data derived from the oncological field, some articles have highlighted the importance of communication in the patient–caregiver dyad and have considered the various roles involved in a cancer diagnosis situation. Thus, the question of how to intervene in terms of “quality of life” from the time of diagnosis to the recovery or death of a cancer patient, beyond the sanitary and physical dimensions, has become relevant. Therefore, the present narrative review aims to offer an overview of the state of the art in terms of the psychological treatment modalities of cancer patients, from the diagnosis to the post-surgery period. A total of 67 articles were collected and analyzed, in relation to (1) psychological constructs employed in the oncological field, (2) intervention models and (3) quality of life and well-being measurement and evaluation tools. We described these articles, differentiating between those focusing on the role of (1) the patient, (2) the caregiver, (3) the patient–caregiver dyad and (4) healthcare professional roles. The oncological diagnosis and its repercussions in the lives of the patient and caregiver were explored and critical aspects that emerged from the literature were highlighted. In conclusion, the analysis allowed some considerations about the need to define research protocols and useful management strategies for increasing the overall health of patients with cancer diagnoses and the people who surround them.

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Integrating Health Policy Education Into an Undergraduate Adult Development and Aging Psychology Course

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.1999 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 595-595

Author(s):

Kelly O Malley ◽

Kirsten Graham

Keyword(s):

Health Policy ◽

Adult Development ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Research ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Active Engagement ◽

Know How ◽

Development And Aging ◽

Psychology Course ◽

Research To Policy

Abstract Active engagement in health policy by psychologists is vital to the well-being of the aging population; however, few feel prepared to engage in policy making or know how to get involved. A novel policy curriculum was developed and integrated into an undergraduate psychology course. N = 34 students completed assessments of policy knowledge and assignments designed to increase their skills, knowledge, and critical thinking about health policy. Students reported strong beliefs that psychological research can impact health policies and a desire to understand how to use research to inform policy; however, they reported less understanding of how policy is made. Preliminary evidence suggests students are interested in applying psychological research to policy processes; however, they do not know how to get involved. Policy education was easily integrated into the course, and further study is needed to determine students’ future engagement in health policy and change health policy skills.

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When I am old I shall wear purple: a qualitative study of the effect of group poetry sessions on the well-being of older adults

Working with Older People ◽

10.1108/wwop-08-2016-0018 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. 195-198 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Richard Seymour ◽

Michael Murray

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Assisted Living ◽

Well Being ◽

Content Type ◽

Short Period ◽

Different Types ◽

Poetry Reading ◽

The Impact ◽

Health And Well Being ◽

Practical Implications

Purpose There is increasing evidence that participation in various art forms can be beneficial for health and well-being. The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of participating in a poetry reading group on a group of older residents of an assisted living facility. Design/methodology/approach Six poetry sessions, each on a different theme, were conducted with a group of volunteer participants. These sessions, those of pre- and post-study focus groups and interviews with the group facilitator and staff contact were audio-recorded. The transcripts of the recordings were then subjected to a thematic analysis. Findings Overall the participants were enthused by the opportunity to participate in the project and the benefits were confirmed by the support staff. In addition, reading poetry on particular themes promoted different types of discussion. Research limitations/implications The number of participants in this study was small and the study was conducted over a short period of time. Practical implications This paper confirms the impact of poetry reading for older people. The challenge is to explore this impact in more detail and over community as well as residential settings. Originality/value This paper is the first empirical report on the value of poetry reading for older people.

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Career satisfaction antecedents of professional accounting returnees in international workplaces: an employee experience perspective

Employee Relations ◽

10.1108/er-06-2021-0258 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Nga Thi Thuy Ho ◽

Hung Trong Hoang ◽

Pi-Shen Seet ◽

Janice Jones ◽

Nhat Tan Pham

Keyword(s):

Design Methodology ◽

Career Satisfaction ◽

Home Country ◽

Well Being ◽

Cross Cultural ◽

Cultural Work ◽

Content Type ◽

Different Types ◽

Employee Experience ◽

Practical Implications

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the determinants of career satisfaction of professional accounting returnees who have studied and/or worked abroad and then returned to work in different types of international workplaces in their home country.Design/methodology/approachA survey of professional accounting returnees in Vietnam was undertaken and multiple regression analysis was applied to test the proposed relationships.FindingsThis study finds that career satisfaction is affected by career fit, career sacrifice, types of international workplaces (domestically headquartered firms versus globally headquartered firms) and cross-cultural work readjustment. Further, cross-cultural work readjustment partially mediates the effect of career fit and career sacrifice on career satisfaction.Practical implicationsThe research provides the basis for designing career-related employee experiences to support career satisfaction of professional accounting returnees.Originality/valueThis study integrates dimensions of career embeddedness with cross-cultural work readjustment and employee experiences, which are normally studied separately, in different types of international workplaces. It contributes to the limited research on contributors to well-being in the form of career satisfaction among professional returnees in an emerging economy.

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Psychological Well-Being of Students with Different types of Separation and Parental Attachment

Herald of Omsk University. Series: Psychology ◽

10.24147/2410-6364.2021.3.6-17 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 6-17

Author(s):

O. Yu. Grogoleva ◽

D. A. Prirezova

Keyword(s):

Parental Attachment ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Well Being ◽

Different Types

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The Physical Environment of Nursing Homes for People with Dementia: Traditional Nursing Homes, Small-Scale Living Facilities, and Green Care Farms

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare6040137 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 137 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Bram de Boer ◽

Hanneke Beerens ◽

Melanie Katterbach ◽

Martina Viduka ◽

Bernadette Willemse ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Nursing Home ◽

Nursing Homes ◽

Physical Environment ◽

Well Being ◽

Nursing Home Care ◽

Small Scale ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Different Types ◽

Centered Care ◽

Green Care Farms

It is well recognized that the physical environment is important for the well-being of people with dementia. This influences developments within the nursing home care sector where there is an increasing interest in supporting person-centered care by using the physical environment. Innovations in nursing home design often focus on small-scale and homelike care environments. This study investigated: (1) the physical environment of different types of nursing homes, comparing traditional nursing homes with small-scale living facilities and green care farms; and (2) how the physical environment was being used in practice in terms of the location, engagement and social interaction of residents. Two observational studies were carried out. Results indicate that the physical environment of small-scale living facilities for people with dementia has the potential to be beneficial for resident’s daily life. However, having a potentially beneficial physical environment did not automatically lead to an optimal use of this environment, as some areas of a nursing home (e.g., outdoor areas) were not utilized. This study emphasizes the importance of nursing staff that provides residents with meaningful activities and stimulates residents to be active and use the physical environment to its full extent.

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THE ETHICAL BASES OF PUBLIC POLICIES: A CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Economics and Philosophy ◽

10.1017/s0266267114000157 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 175-194 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Prasanta K. Pattanaik ◽

Yongsheng Xu

Keyword(s):

Conceptual Framework ◽

Public Policies ◽

Well Being ◽

Conceptual Clarity ◽

Wide Range ◽

Different Types ◽

Value Judgements ◽

Ethical Evaluations ◽

Ethical Criteria ◽

Exclusive Focus

This paper develops a conceptual framework, which can accommodate a wide range of value judgements used in ethical evaluations of extended social states and which can be used to differentiate different categories of value judgements by referring to the type of information on which they may be based. The notions of consequentialism, non-consequentialism, exclusive focus on personal well-being, exclusive focus on utility, etc. are conceptualized in operational ways in the framework. The framework and the discussion of different types of ethical criteria that may be used in evaluating extended social states contribute to conceptual clarity about the ethical bases of public policies.

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