scholarly journals Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 261-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani ◽  
Nikos Ntoumanis ◽  
Hannah Uren ◽  
Afroditi Stathi ◽  
Catrina Wold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Groups ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Intervention Strategies ◽  
Careful Planning ◽  
Walking Intervention ◽  
Walking Programs ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

The aim of the current study was to explore perceptions of group-based walking and gather suggestions to inform the development of a group-based walking intervention among older adults in retirement villages. Twenty-four physically inactive residents (16 female, 8 male; age range: 69–88) and four managers from four retirement villages were interviewed. Inductive thematic analysis revealed six broad themes: lack of motivation, values versus constraints, fears and confidence, need for structure, creating a sense of belonging, and the physical environment as a double-edged sword. Proposed intervention strategies included using trained walk leaders, using small groups, planning for flexibility, setting attainable goals, creating a routine, creating opportunities for sharing experiences, and planning a variety of walks. Group-based walking programs may be used to promote physical activity but careful planning of such programs is needed to make them appealing and feasible to a diverse group of residents.

scholarly journals IKLIM ORGANISASI PADA PERUSAHAAN MANUFAKTUR KAROSERI PT. KAROSERI SUS SURABAYA

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Andhika Alexander Repi
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Organizational Development ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Case Study Research ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Work Processes ◽  
Manufacturing Company ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

The organizational climate determined performance of organization member’s organization itself. A conducive organizational climate causes productivity to increase, and vice versa. The karoseri manufacturing companies PT. Karoseri SUS have an un-conducive organizational climate, but the members and organization in general are still able to perform well. The karoseri manufacturing company itself is a type of company that is unique and different from other manufacturing industries. The purpose of this study is to identify the dimensions that forming the organizational climate in a karoseri manufacturing company in PT. Karoseri SUS. This study used a qualitative approach to the type of case study research. Data was collected through interviews with 6 representatives of employees of karoseri manufacturing companies in Surabaya. Inductive thematic analysis is used as a data analysis technique. The results of the study show that the dimensions of organizational climate at karoseri manufacturing companies PT. Karoseri SUS formed by application of management systems, social environment, physical environment, and habit patterns in the organization. Each of these dimensions is also formed by the components, which are the dimensions of the management system consisting of work standards and procedures, reward systems, and bureaucratic systems, social environment dimensions consisting of relationships between superiors and subordinates, relationships between colleagues, and relationships between organizations and outside parties, the dimensions of the physical environment consist of facilities, facilities and infrastructure supporting work processes and dimensions of habitual patterns in the organization which consist of habits and attitude which bring impact to work process. Keywords— Organization Climate, Manufacture Karoseri Industry, Organizational Development AbstrakIklim organisasi dapat menjadi penentu kinerja anggota dan organisasi secara keseluruhan. Iklim organisasiyang kondusif menyebabkan produktivitas meningkat, dan berlaku sebaliknya. Perusahaan manufaktur karoseri PT. Karoseri SUS memiliki iklim organisasi yang kurang kondusif, namun anggota organisasi dan kinerja organisasi secara keseluruhan tergolong produktif. Perusahaan manufaktur karoseri itu sendiri merupakan jenis perusahaan yang unik dan berbeda dengan industri manufaktur lainnya. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengidentifikasi dimensi pembentuk iklim organisasi di perusahaan manufaktur karoseri di PT. Karoseri SUS. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan tipe penelitian studi kasus. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara pada 6 perwakilan karyawan perusahaan manufaktur karoseri di Surabaya. Inductive thematic analysis digunakan sebagai teknik analisis data. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan dimensi pembentuk iklim organisasi di perusahaan manufaktur karoseri PT. Karoseri SUS terdiri dari penerapan sistem manajemen, lingkungan sosial, lingkungan fisik, dan pola kebiasaan dalam organisasi. Setiap dimensi tersebut pun dibentuk oleh komponen penyusun, yaitu dimensi sistem manajemen terdiri dari standar dan prosedur kerja, sistem imbalan, dan sistem birokrasi, dimensi lingkungan sosial terdiri dari hubungan antara atasan dengan bawahan, hubungan antar rekan kerja, dan hubungan antara organisasi dengan pihak luar, dimensi lingkungan fisik terdiri dari fasilitas, sarana dan prasarana pendukung proses kerja serta dimensi pola kebiasaan dalam organisasi yang terdiri dari sikap-sikap yang biasa dilakukan organisasi dan berdampak pada proses kerja. Kata Kunci— Iklim Organisasi, Perusahaan Manufaktur Karoseri, Pengembangan Organisasi

Leadership in Academia of Pakistan: Perception of Crisis Situation and Solutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 671-692
Author(s):  
Shehla A. Yasin ◽  
Syeda Shahida Batool ◽  
Muhammad Asir Ajmal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Academic Leadership ◽  
Crisis Situation ◽  
Academic Leader ◽  
Leadership Crisis ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Age Range

In current study, aim was to explore effective academic leadership in Pakistani higher education institutes. It was an attempt to understand how people in academia perceive effective academic leadership and what are the qualities expected in an effective academic leader? It was also attempted to explore if academicians feel that there is a crisis of leadership in Pakistani higher education institutes? What are the reasons and solution for this crisis situation? Purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of teachers, students, and psychologists. Three focus groups were conducted one after another. Sample (N = 21) included 13 women and 8 men with age range 21-50 years. Sample was selected from different private and public universities and hospitals of Lahore. Emerging themes were analyzed using bottom up thematic analysis. Results indicated that an effective academic leader should have IQ and EQ, be visionary, and should bring everyone together. The participants mostly agreed that there is leadership crisis in Pakistani higher education institutes. They described various reasons for the crisis situation which mainly implied the responsibility to existing leaders, infrastructure, social decline, and policies.

scholarly journals Integrating sport and exercise medicine clinics into the National Health Service: a qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000888
Author(s):  
Dane Vishnubala ◽  
Katherine Rose Marino ◽  
Margaret Kathryn Pratten ◽  
Andy Pringle ◽  
Steffan Arthur Griffin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
National Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Heavy Exercise ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Ultrasound Education ◽  
Exercise Medicine ◽  
Sport And Exercise ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

ObjectivesTo explore the services National Health Service (NHS)-based sport and exercise medicine (SEM) clinics can offer, and the barriers to creating and integrating SEM services into the NHS.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were undertaken to collect data from identified ‘stakeholders’. Stakeholders were identified as individuals who had experience and knowledge of the speciality of SEM and the NHS. An inductive thematic analysis approach was taken to analyse the data.ResultsN=15 stakeholder interviews. The management of musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries (both acute and chronic) and concussion were highlighted as the two key services that SEM clinics can offer that would most benefit the NHS. MSK ultrasound was also mentioned by all stakeholders as a critical service that SEM clinics should provide. While exercise medicine is an integral part of SEM, SEM clinics should perhaps not have a heavy exercise medicine focus. The key barriers to setting up SEM clinics were stated to be convincing NHS management, conflict with other specialities and a lack of awareness of the speciality.ConclusionThe management of acute MSK injuries and concussion should be the cornerstone of SEM services, ideally with the ability to provide MSK ultrasound. Education of others on the speciality of SEM, confirming consistent ‘unique selling points’ of SEM clinics and promoting how SEM can add value to the NHS is vital. If the successful integration of SEM into the NHS is not widely achieved, we risk the NHS not receiving all the benefits that SEM can provide to the healthcare system.

scholarly journals Experiences of recovery from colorectal cancer surgery after hospital discharge among the oldest old: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. 205715852199445
Author(s):  
Kristina Sundt Eriksen ◽  
Sissel Iren Eikeland Husebø ◽  
Hartwig Kørner ◽  
Kirsten Lode
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Oldest Old ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Surgery ◽  
Discharge From Hospital ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Colorectal cancer affects a large number of people aged ≥80 years. Little is known about how they manage after discharge from hospital. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals aged ≥80 years recovering from surgery for colorectal cancer, and the challenges they may encounter after discharge from hospital. Data were collected between January and March 2016 through in-depth interviews with ten participants approximately one month after surgery. Inductive thematic analysis was employed to analyse the data. The COREQ checklist was used in reporting this study. Two themes were identified: Managing the recovery from CRC surgery, and Insufficient follow-up from the healthcare services after CRC surgery. The findings indicate that older people treated for colorectal cancer manage surprisingly well after discharge despite challenges in their recovery; however, there are seemingly areas of improvement in their follow-up healthcare.

scholarly journals Telehealth sounds a bit challenging, but it has potential: participant and physiotherapist experiences of gym-based exercise intervention for Achilles tendinopathy monitored via telehealth

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Hasani ◽  
P. Malliaras ◽  
T. Haines ◽  
S. E. Munteanu ◽  
J. White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Achilles Tendinopathy ◽  
Interpretive Description ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Potential Participant ◽  
Delivery Of Care ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Abstract Background Although telehealth is becoming more popular for delivery of care for individuals with musculoskeletal pain, to our knowledge telehealth has not been used to manage Achilles tendinopathy. This research aimed to explore the experience of participants and physiotherapists with gym-based exercise interventions for Achilles tendinopathy monitored via videoconference. Methods A qualitative, interpretive description design was performed using semi-structured interviews (8 participants) and a focus group (7 physiotherapists). Participants and physiotherapists were interviewed about their experiences of the use of telehealth during a gym-based exercise intervention incorporating different calf load parameters for Achilles tendinopathy. We employed an inductive thematic analysis approach to analyse the data. Results Three themes identified from both participants and physiotherapists included i) acceptability of telehealth; ii) enablers to adherence with telehealth; and iii) barriers to adherence with telehealth. Two extra themes arose from participants regarding adherence with gym-based exercise, including enablers to adherence with the exercise intervention, and barriers to adherence with the exercise intervention. Both participants and physiotherapists expressed overall satisfaction and acceptability of telehealth monitoring of gym-based exercise. Conclusion Gym-based exercise intervention for Achilles tendinopathy involving weekly telehealth monitoring was acceptable to both participants and physiotherapists. Potential enablers and barriers were identified that may improve adherence to this type of intervention.

scholarly journals Augmenting Function with Value: An Exploration of Reasons to Engage and Disengage from Music Listening

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 205920432110225
Author(s):  
Amanda E Krause ◽  
Solange Glasser ◽  
Margaret Osborne
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Uses And Gratifications ◽  
Affective Responses ◽  
Cognitive Factors ◽  
Music Listening ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Functional Perspective ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Investigations of music in everyday life are dominated by a functional perspective, drawn from work using the theory of Uses and Gratifications. In so doing, we may have neglected to fully appreciate the value people place on music listening. Therefore, the present study considered if, and why, people value music listening and probed instances when they may not want to listen to music in everyday life. A sample of 319 university students residing in Australia (76.50% female, M age = 20.64) completed an online questionnaire, on which they were asked to provide short responses to open-ended questions directly addressing two research questions. Inductive thematic analysis yielded 13 themes synthesizing how participants valued listening to music, such as appreciation, emotion, time and engagement, cognitive factors, and mood regulation. Reasons for not listening to music were summarized by eight themes dominated by interference with activities that required focus or concentration, followed by environmental context, affective responses, music engagement and inversely, a preference for silence or other auditory stimuli. Fifteen percent of participants stated there was never a time they did not want to listen to music. The findings provide a novel perspective on the value of music listening beyond that considered by uses and gratifications with regard to the function of listening to music in everyday life.

scholarly journals Use of symptom checkers for COVID-19-related symptoms among university students: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjinnov-2020-000498
Author(s):  
Stephanie Aboueid ◽  
Samantha B Meyer ◽  
James R Wallace ◽  
Shreya Mahajan ◽  
Teeyaa Nur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
Perceived Credibility ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

ObjectiveSymptom checkers are potentially beneficial tools during pandemics. To increase the use of the platform, perspectives of end users must be gathered. Our objectives were to understand the perspectives and experiences of young adults related to the use of symptom checkers for assessing COVID-19-related symptoms and to identify areas for improvement.MethodsWe conducted semistructured qualitative interviews with 22 young adults (18–34 years of age) at a university in Ontario, Canada. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using inductive thematic analysis.ResultsWe identified six main themes related to the decision of using a symptom checker for COVID-19 symptoms: (1) presence of symptoms or a combination of symptoms, (2) knowledge about COVID-19 symptoms, (3) fear of seeking in-person healthcare services, (4) awareness about symptom checkers, (5) paranoia and (6) curiosity. Participants who used symptom checkers shared by governmental entities reported an overall positive experience. Individuals who used non-credible sources reported suboptimal experiences due to lack of perceived credibility. Five main areas for improvement were identified: (1) information about the creators of the platform, (2) explanation of symptoms, (3) personalised experience, (4) language options, and (5) option to get tested.ConclusionsThis study suggests an increased acceptance of symptom checkers due to the perceived risks of infection associated with seeking in-person healthcare services. Symptom checkers have the potential to reduce the burden on healthcare systems and health professionals, especially during pandemics; however, these platforms could be improved to increase use.

To study or not to study abroad? students’ decision in perspective of motivations, barriers and attachment

Human Affairs ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-193
Author(s):  
Filip Sulejmanov ◽  
Klára Seitlová ◽  
Martin Seitl ◽  
Barbora Kasalová
Keyword(s):  
Attachment Style ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Secure Attachment ◽  
Thematic Structure ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Hoc ◽  
Attachment Dimensions ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Abstract The aim of this study is to explore the antecedents of studying abroad. First, we explore motivations for and barriers against studying abroad in two groups of students (who had studied abroad, and who had not studied abroad). Second, differences in attachment dimensions and styles are examined in both groups. A deductive thematic analysis supported the thematic structure identified by Krzaklewska (2008) in regard to motivations. Furthermore, five barriers were identified using inductive thematic analysis. Although the same motivational and barrier themes were found in both groups, there were some notable qualitative differences in meaning attached to them. A one-way MANOVA showed non-significant differences between the two groups of students and attachment dimensions. Finnaly, Fisher’s exact test was conducted, and the post hoc comparison showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the proportion of students who had studied abroad and had a secure attachment style compared to students who had not studied abroad.

A qualitative investigation into family carers’ experiences of living with/caring for a person with young-onset dementia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathal Blake ◽  
Louise Hopper
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Significant Risk Factor ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Young Onset ◽  
Young Onset Dementia ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis

Ageing is a significant risk factor for developing dementia; however, some people develop symptoms before the age of 65. Although less common, it is referred to as young-onset dementia. Estimating prevalence rates in Ireland is difficult, as there has been little study around what it is like to live with/care for this cohort; consequently, it is poorly understood. Nine primary carers were interviewed using semi-structured one-to-one interviews. Interview data were analysed with inductive thematic analysis. Themes included sense of loss, diagnostic issues, appropriateness of services, stigma and carer strain, illustrating the complex nature of caring for someone with young-onset dementia.

scholarly journals The invisible paradox of inflammatory bowel disease: An analysis of men’s blogs

2019 ◽  
pp. 135910531988459
Author(s):  
Lucy Prodgers ◽  
Brendan Gough
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Online Support ◽  
Critical Realist ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Health Support ◽  
Inductive Thematic Analysis ◽  
The Invisible

Inflammatory bowel disease is associated with stigmatising symptoms. Online support platforms eschew stigma, thus may appeal more to men who avoid traditional forms of health support. Using a critical realist netnographic approach and inductive thematic analysis, this study examined six blogs written by UK-based men to explore how inflammatory bowel disease was narrated. Three subthemes and one overarching theme – The (in)visible paradox of IBD – were developed. Findings suggest private aspects of inflammatory bowel disease risk experiential erasure, whereas public aspects lack control. Blogging facilitates the regaining of control, leading to important support connections and a re-imagining of the male inflammatory bowel disease body.

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