Grief and Best Friendship Among Adolescent Girls

2019 ◽  
pp. 003022281985614
Author(s):  
Ditte A. Winther-Lindqvist ◽  
Ida O. Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Friendship Quality ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Best Friendship ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Case Stories

This article explores the relationship between grief and best friendship (BF) dynamics among adolescent girls. Based on a qualitative interview study with 10 Danish girls, findings suggest that bereavement affects friendship dynamics in ways that challenge the by-standing friend in succeeding with being and staying supportive. Through a thematic analysis, we identify 12 themes that cut across the case stories, all of which testify to the difficulties bereavement represent to friendship quality and maintenance. Among other issues, it seems like grief is contagious and the bereaved friend changes her way of responding to the by-standing friend in ways that disturb expectations, values, and virtues of BF among girls in adolescence. The general categories found to be characteristic for long-term BFs, that is, positivity, supportiveness, openness, and interaction are all affected by bereavement in adolescent BFs among girls.

The importance of relationships in treatment for chronic leg ulceration

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (13) ◽  
pp. 1839-1849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippa Tollow ◽  
Jane Ogden
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Leg Ulcers ◽  
Profound Impact ◽  
Patient Centred Care ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Non Surgical Treatment

Leg ulcers are a hard-to-heal wound that can have a profound impact on the lives of those that they affect. While a significant body of evidence has explored the efficacy of various treatments for leg ulcers, little research has addressed the patient experience of such treatment. A total of 21 participants were recruited for this qualitative interview study, exploring patient’s experiences of non-surgical treatment for leg ulcers. Thematic analysis identified two major themes, ‘Failure’ and ‘Powerlessness’, as well as the overarching theme of ‘Relationships’. These findings are discussed in relation to concepts of acceptance and in the broader context of patient-centred care.

Characteristics and unmet care needs of unbefriended residents in long-term care: a qualitative interview study

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie A. Chamberlain ◽  
Wendy Duggleby ◽  
Pamela Teaster ◽  
Carole Estabrooks
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study

scholarly journals General Practitioners’ use and understanding of the quantitative benefits and harms of treatments for common long-term conditions: a qualitative interview study

2021 ◽  
pp. BJGP.2020.1027
Author(s):  
Julian Stephen Treadwell ◽  
Joanna Crocker ◽  
Alexander Rushforth ◽  
Kamal R. Mahtani ◽  
Trish Greenhalgh
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Interview ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Interview Study ◽  
Optimal Care ◽  
Long Term Conditions ◽  
Quantitative Evidence ◽  
Knowledge Deficit ◽  
Accessible Information ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study

Background: To support shared decision making and improve the management of polypharmacy, it is recommended that GPs take into account quantitative information on the benefits and harms of treatments. Quantitative evidence shows GPs’ knowledge of this is low. Aim: To explore GPs’ attitudes to and understanding of the quantitative benefits and harms of treatments for long term conditions. Design and Setting: Qualitative interview study in UK General Practice. Method: Semi-structured interviews with 15 GPs. Audio-recordings were transcribed verbatim and a framework approach used for analysis. Results: Participants described knowing or using quantitative information on benefits and harms for only a few treatments. There was awareness of this knowledge deficit coupled with low confidence in statistical terminology. Some perceived an absence of this information as an important barrier to optimal care, others were content to follow guidelines. In the absence of this knowledge, other strategies were described to individualise treatment decisions. The idea of increasing the use of quantitative information on the benefits and harms of treatment appealed to most, with imagined benefits for patients and themselves. However, potential barriers were described: a need for accessible information that can be understood and integrated into real-world practice, system factors and communication challenges. Conclusion: GPs are aware of their knowledge deficit with regard to an understanding of quantitative benefits and harms of treatments. Most were positive about the idea of increasing their use of this in practice but described important challenges which need to be considered when designing solutions.

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