Assessment of functional status and daily life problems faced by elderly in a North Indian city

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 419-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukhpal Kaur ◽  
Ashish Bhalla ◽  
Savita Kumari ◽  
Amarjeet Singh
Keyword(s):  
Functional Status ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Indian City

scholarly journals The Use of Demoralization Scale in Italian Kidney Transplant Recipients

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 2119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Battaglia ◽  
Luigi Zerbinati ◽  
Giulia Piazza ◽  
Elena Martino ◽  
Sara Massarenti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Physical Symptoms ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Psychiatric Diagnoses ◽  
Kidney Transplant Recipients ◽  
Operating Characteristics ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Meaning And Purpose ◽  
Demoralization Scale

Demoralization is a commonly observed syndrome in medically ill patients. The risk of demoralization may increase in patients after a kidney transplant (KTRs) because of the stressful nature of renal transplantation, psychosocial challenges, and adjustment needs. No study is available on demoralization amongst KTRs. The purpose of our study was to evaluate the validity of the Italian version of the Demoralization Scale (DS-IT) and the prevalence of demoralization in KTRs. Also, we aimed at exploring the association of the DS-IT with International Classification of Diseases (ICD) psychiatric diagnoses, post-traumatic growth (PTG), psychological and physical symptoms, and daily-life problems. A total of 134 KTRs were administered the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview 6.0. and the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research–Demoralization (DCPR/D) Interview. The DS-IT, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS), the Canadian Problem Checklist (CPC), were used to measure demoralization, physical and psychological symptoms, and daily-life problems; also, positive psychological experience of kidney transplantation was assessed with the PTG Inventory. Routine biochemistry and sociodemographic data were collected. Exploratory factor analysis demonstrated a four-dimensional factor structure of the DS-IT, explaining 55% of the variance (loss of meaning and purpose, disheartenment, dysphoria, and sense of failure). DS-IT Cronbach alpha coefficients indicated good or acceptable level of internal consistency. The area under the Receiving Operating Characteristics (ROC) curve for DS-IT (against the DCPR/D interview as a gold standard) was 0.92. The DS-IT optimal cut-off points were ≥20 (sensitivity 0.87, specificity 0.82). By examining the level of demoralization, 14.2%, 46.3%, 24.6%, and 14.6% of our sample were classified as having no, low, moderate, and high demoralization, respectively, with differences according to the ICD psychiatric diagnoses (p < 0.001). DS-IT Total and subscales scores were positively correlated with scores of ESAS symptoms and CPC score. A correlation between DS-IT loss of meaning and purpose subscale and PTGI appreciation of life subscale (p < 0.05) was found. This study shows, for the first time, a satisfactory level of reliability of the DS-IT and a high prevalence of severe demoralization in KTRs.

scholarly journals El nomen sacrum ihs como símbolo de la crucifixión en el Sermón de la Circuncisión del Señor de san Vicente Ferrer

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
María Luz Mandingorra Llavata
Keyword(s):  
Middle Ages ◽  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
The Public ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The Middle Ages ◽  
The Way

Resum: El nomen sacrum ihs se hallaba presente en infinidad de manifestaciones artísticas y objetos de la vida cotidiana durante la Edad Media, por lo que era bien conocido por los fieles. El objetivo del presente artículo es mostrar de qué modo san Vicente Ferrer se sirve de esta abreviatura como símbolo de la crucifixión de Jesucristo con el fin de fomentar la devoción al nombre Iesus y erradicar el recurso a adivinos y sortílegos. Para ello, analizaremos el sermón de la Circuncisión del Señor predicado por el maestro dominico y estableceremos la conexión de los elementos integrantes del texto con representaciones coetáneas de la crucifixión.Paraules clau: san Vicente Ferrer, predicación, Nomina Sacra, crucifixión, historia de la cultura escrita Abstract: The nomen sacrum ihs was present in many paintings as well as other artifacts during the Middle Ages, therefore, it was very well known by the public. The aim of this paper is to show the way Saint Vincent Ferrer uses this abbreviation as a symbol of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ in order to increase the devotion to the Name of Jesus and prevent people from consulting diviners and sorcerers to solve daily life problems. To this end, we analyse the Sermon of the Circumcision of the Lord preached by the Dominican master and establish the relationship between the elements that compose the text and some contemporary images of the Crucifixion.Keywords: Saint Vincent Ferrer, preaching, Nomina Sacra, crucifixion, history of literacy

scholarly journals ACHIEVING HIGHER LEVELS OF MATHEMATICAL LITERACY WITH INNOVATIVE TEACHING APPROACHES AND A CRITICAL USE OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Urška Krajnc
Keyword(s):  
Learning Environment ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Teaching Approaches ◽  
Mathematical Literacy ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Innovative Learning ◽  
Math Literacy

An increasing number of students in primary school dislike maths, their motivation to solve problem tasks is declining, which results in poorer mathematical literacy. The above-mentioned issues can be solved only by applying innovative teaching approaches such as learning maths with the innovative learning environment MS Teams. Such learning is very interesting for students, knowledge testing is easier, and students get feedback immediately. Students are more motivated to learn math, which in turn means raising math literacy. Keywords: daily life problems, digital technology, innovative teaching approaches, mathematical literacy, MS Teams

scholarly journals Psychosocial Dimensions in Hemodialysis Patients on Kidney Transplant Waiting List: Preliminary Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-134
Author(s):  
Yuri Battaglia ◽  
Luigi Zerbinati ◽  
Elena Martino ◽  
Giulia Piazza ◽  
Sara Massarenti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Kidney Transplant ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Assessment System ◽  
Waiting List ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Icd 10

Although the donation rate for deceased and living kidneys has been increasing, the donor organ availability meets only the 30% of kidney needs in Italy. Consequently, hemodialysis patients stay for a long time, an average of 3.2 years, on a waiting list for a kidney transplant with consequent relevant psychological distress or even full-fledged psychiatric disorders, as diagnosed with traditional psychiatric nosological systems. Recent studies report, however, a higher prevalence of other psychosocial syndromes, as diagnosed by using the Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research (DCPR) in medically ill and kidney transplant patients. Nevertheless, no data regarding DCPR prevalence are available in patients waitlisted for a renal transplant (WKTs). Thus, the primary aim of this study was to identify sub-threshold or undetected syndromes by using the DCPR and, secondly, to analyze its relationship with physical and psychological symptoms and daily-life problems in WKTs. A total of 30 consecutive WKTs were assessed using the DCPR Interview and the MINI International Neuropsychiatric Interview 6.0. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) and the Canadian Problem Checklist were used to assess physical and psychological distress symptoms and daily-life problems. A total of 60% of patients met the criteria for at least one DCPR diagnosis; of them, 20% received one DCPR diagnosis (DCPR = 1), and 40% more than one (DCPR > 1), especially the irritability cluster (46.7%), Abnormal Illness Behavior (AIB) cluster (23.3%) and somatization cluster (23.3%). Fifteen patients met the criteria for an ICD diagnosis. Among patients without an ICD-10 diagnosis, 77.8% had at least one DCPR syndrome (p < 0.05). Higher scores on ESAS symptoms (i.e., tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, feeling of a lack of well-being and distress), ESAS-Physical, ESAS-Psychological, and ESAS-Total were found among DCPR cases than DCPR non-cases. In conclusion, a high prevalence of DCPR diagnoses was found in WKTs, including those who resulted to be ICD-10 non-cases. The joint use of DCPR and other screening tools (e.g., ESAS) should be evaluated in future research as part of a correct psychosocial assessment of WKTs.

scholarly journals Implications of the Ethics of Life and Society's Views on the South Korean Series: Squid Game

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan Abnerio Arkananta ◽  
Pruenella Alra Susilo ◽  
Kavita Vira Divania ◽  
Anugrah Bulan Mauludi ◽  
Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Reference Lists ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Value Of Life ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Public Attention ◽  
Know How ◽  
South Korean ◽  
Life Problems

Since last September, Indonesia has been shocked by the Squid Game series on Netflix, which has managed to occupy the number one favorite series worldwide. In this series, there are life problems for every character, in which they fight for each other's position without caring about the lives of each other in getting prizes. Researchers want to know how people understand the value of players’ life in the Squid Game series and its implications for everyday life. Respondents are at least 18 years old and have watched all the Squid Game series episodes. Processing research data using quantitative methods require respondents to fill out four essay questions in the form and two multiple choices. We also collect data using qualitative methods, which is interviewing three respondents. The results of the three respondents we interviewed, they all agreed that the value of life in the Squid Game series could be implied in daily life. However, people who participated in this survey were general respondents with no specific requirements. The researcher suggests that further research can use a more detailed scope of respondents, such as the academic community of Airlangga University, to get more in-depth answers. This study examines the implications of axiological values and people's views on the Squid Game series, which has received much public attention. Researchers have limited research and reference lists in this study.

scholarly journals Examination of teacher candidates' achievement levels and views towards the routine and real life problems

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 273-290
Author(s):  
Ayten Pınar Bal
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Candidates ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Education Department ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Grade Teacher ◽  
High Level

The aim of this study is to examine teacher candidates' success in solving the routine problems and real life problems, and also to state their opinion concerning to this subject. It is a research which is designed in accordance with the mixed research method in which quantitative and qualitative research techniques are used together. The research handles 106 third grade teacher candidates who continue their education at Primary Education Department. While collecting the data, a ten item Problem Test and semi structured interview form were used. Research results reveal that although teacher candidates are quite successful in the stage of solving the routine problems, they are not successful enough to solve real life problems. Moreover, the findings acquired in the second sub-problem put forth clearly that the real life problems develop the interpretation technique of teacher candidates, lead them to think, facilitate their learning and are important elements for the period binding daily life to mathematics. At the third last sub-problem, it was asked the teacher candidates for their opinions concerning to place of real life problems in their occupational life. The teacher candidates stated that they may use such problems in their lessons constantly because most of them are enjoyable, related to daily life, develop high-level thinking skills.

scholarly journals Determination of the effect of STEM-integrated argumentation based science learning approach in solving daily life problems

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 95-114
Author(s):  
Salih Gülen
Keyword(s):  
Science Learning ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Homogeneous Sample ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
High Level

The purpose of the study is to determine the effect of the science-technology-engineering and mathematics integrated argumentation based science learning approach on the resolution of daily life problems and the change of high-level thinking skills. Mixed method was used in the research. Quantitative data were collected with a single group pre-test–post-test experimental design. Qualitative data were gathered with document review and daily life problem determination form. The data presented with descriptive and content analysis, frequency, percentage and Wilcoxon signed rank test techniques. A homogeneous sample was used in the study and was carried out with a randomly chosen class in a mountain village secondary school. From the analysis of the daily life problems before and after the implementation, it was observed a positive change in the participants thinking on the identification and solution of daily life problems. Also, the unresolved problem factor determined for the land factor in hazelnut transportation is removed after the application.Keywords: STEM-integrated ABSL approach, STEM education, argumentation, daily life problems, reflective thinking.* ADDRESS

scholarly journals Problematic Pornography Use in Japan: A Preliminary Study Among University Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yushun Okabe ◽  
Fumito Takahashi ◽  
Daisuke Ito
Keyword(s):  
Effortful Control ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Poor Mental Health ◽  
Sexual Compulsivity ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Clinical Issue ◽  
Japanese Students ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Impaired Control ◽  
Pornography Use

BackgroundProblematic pornography use is considered an addictive behavior, which is an important clinical issue. Despite considerable research interest in problematic pornography use worldwide, to the best of our knowledge, there are no extant studies on the subject in Japan. Therefore, despite the fact that many people in Japan use pornography, the difference between problematic and non-problematic users among Japanese people is not known.ObjectiveThis study aimed to identify the characteristics of problematic pornography use among Japanese students, to the best of our knowledge. Specifically, we examined general psychopathological symptoms, sexual compulsivity, depression, anxiety, and low effortful control.MethodsThe participants were 150 college students aged 20–26 years (mean age = 21.5, SD = 1.21, males: n = 86, females: n = 64) at a university in midland Japan. An online questionnaire was administered that included items on pornography usage patterns, impaired control of pornography use, sexual compulsivity, depression, anxiety, and effortful control.ResultsMost men (97%) and approximately one-third of women (35.9%) used pornography at least once in the past month. Some users reported significant daily-life problems due to difficulty in controlling pornography use (5.7%). Participants with impaired control of pornography use had higher depression, anxiety, and sexual compulsivity, and lower effortful control than pornography users without impaired control.ConclusionSome Japanese students reported significant daily-life problems due to impaired control of pornography use. The characteristics of individuals with impaired control are consistent with previous studies. The results of this study suggest that individuals with impaired control may have poor mental health, and that there is need for further research and development of treatment systems to manage this issue in Japan. Further research exploring a more varied sample in Japan is required to effectively examine problematic pornography use.

scholarly journals The Opinions of Mathematics Teachers about Using Mathematical Modeling in the Solution of Daily Life Problems and an Application of the Chinese Remainder Theorem

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Gök ◽  
◽  
Nihal Demir ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Chinese Remainder Theorem ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Life Problems ◽  
Evaluation Stage ◽  
Communication Stage ◽  
Study Participants

The opinions of mathematics teachers about using mathematical modeling (MM) in daily life problems and their use of MM in solving a daily life problem were examined within the scope of the graduate-level MM course in this study. The research was designed as a case study. Participants are five mathematics teachers selected by the purposive sampling method. The data were obtained through a structured form containing questions about a daily life problem and using MM in a daily life problem. Teachers were given one week to answer the questions on this form. Descriptive analysis was performed on the data obtained from the teachers’ problem solving, and content analysis was carried out on the data containing the teachers’ opinions. The findings determined that although the modeling processes were generally used appropriately by the teachers in solving a daily life problem, the process of understanding the problem was quickly mentioned, the teachers had difficulties in giving the most effective solution during the evaluation stage, and the communication stage was mostly ignored. It was also found out that MM could be beneficial in many ways in solving daily life problems. On the other hand, it was indicated that there may be difficulties in terms of student-teacher-environment and that teachers give very limited space to MM in classroom practices. It can be stated that the tendency of teachers to use the approaches they are accustomed to instead of MM in the solution of daily life problems is effective in the emergence of this situation.

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