scholarly journals ‘The very first thing that connected us to him’: adopters’ experiences of sharing photographs, ‘talking’ albums and other materials with their children prior to meeting

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-241
Author(s):  
Jenny Blackmore ◽  
Gemma Burns ◽  
Cerith S Waters ◽  
Katherine H Shelton
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Adoptive Parents ◽  
Grief And Loss ◽  
Adoptive Family ◽  
Early Indicator ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact

Prospective adopters commonly share materials such as photographs of their family, ‘talking’ albums, DVDs, toys and blankets with their child prior to meeting them. This is often the first point of ‘introduction’ of the adoptive family to their child. The sharing of materials is also one of the earliest tasks in which foster carers and prospective adopters work together. This study investigates adopters’ experiences of sharing materials in the wider context of working with foster carers during these initial parent–child ‘introductions’. Thematic analysis of 24 interviews conducted with adoptive parents revealed three main themes: collaboration, familiarisation and connection. Further qualitative and quantitative data were subsequently gathered and analysed from surveys completed by 64 adoptive parents. Findings highlight the central role of the foster carer in preparing a child for a move to adoption, and the potential impact that the grief and loss experienced by a foster carer may have on this move. They also suggest that the sharing of materials could be an early indicator of a foster carer’s capacity to support a child’s transition to life with their adoptive family. Adopters’ perceptions of the impact of the materials, both at the time of introductions and their ongoing significance several years after placement, are explored.

Splash formation by spherical drops

2001 ◽  
Vol 427 ◽  
pp. 73-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
LIOW JONG LENG
Keyword(s):  
High Resolution ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Water Surface ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Scaling Laws ◽  
Capillary Wave ◽  
Water Drop ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
High Resolution Images ◽  
The Impact

The impact of a spherical water drop onto a water surface has been studied experimentally with the aid of a 35 mm drum camera giving high-resolution images that provided qualitative and quantitative data on the phenomena. Scaling laws for the time to reach maximum cavity sizes have been derived and provide a good fit to the experimental results. Transitions between the regimes for coalescence-only, the formation of a high-speed jet and bubble entrapment have been delineated. The high-speed jet was found to occur without bubble entrapment. This was caused by the rapid retraction of the trough formed by a capillary wave converging to the centre of the cavity base. The converging capillary wave has a profile similar to a Crapper wave. A plot showing the different regimes of cavity and impact drop behaviour in the Weber–Froude number-plane has been constructed for Fr and We less than 1000.

What is the impact of staff wearing uniforms in psychiatric inpatient settings?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sophie Collingwood ◽  
Laura McKenzie-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Psychiatric Inpatient ◽  
Ideal Self ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Mental Health Settings ◽  
Inpatient Settings ◽  
The Impact

Background: Uniform has traditionally been worn in psychiatric inpatient and other mental health settings, but there has been a move to non-uniform in recent years. Some services have made the change back to uniform, raising questionsabout the potential impact on patients and staff.Aim: To review the impact of uniform within a psychiatric inpatient or mental health setting.Method: Databases were searched for articles exploring the impact of uniform use using specified search terms. Articles were assessed for suitability with inclusion and exclusion criteria, critically appraised, then analysed for themes using thematic analysis.Results: 17 papers were included in the review. Thematic analysis identified five main themes and 29 subthemes. Main themes were Attitudes and interactions, A freer environment, Are you both nurses?, The ‘ideal self’ and There are more important things. A critical appraisal of the articles suggested issues with validityand reliability, which are discussed.Discussion: Studies identified that wearing non-uniform facilitated positive changes in both patients and staff. This raises the potential negative impact of uniform on both patients and staff, and the role of power imbalance in these settings is discussed. Further themes around identification of staff out of uniform were considered.Implications for practice: The use of uniform in mental health and psychiatric inpatient settings should be considered carefully, due to the potential negative impact, whilst also recognising the importance of staff identification and supporting professional identity.

De digitale schandpaal

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter L. M. Vasterman
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Level Playing Field ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Playing Field ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Impact

The Digital Pillory: The impact of the Internet on the development of scandals The Digital Pillory: The impact of the Internet on the development of scandals This article explores the consequences of the changing public arena for the way scandals develop. Scandals, defined as a process of public outrage over a (presumed) transgression of the dominant morality, used to be the domain of the professional mass media. The Internet seems to offer a more level playing field for actors who want to trigger a scandal by disclosing compromising information. But what exactly is the role of the Internet in the different stages of a scandal; which type of actors are dominant and how do media and these websites interact? A qualitative and quantitative analysis of four recent Dutch scandals shows that the Internet, more specifically semiprofessional weblogs can indeed play an important role in exposing, accusing and denouncing the culprit. But the professional media are still very important; when they refuse to adopt a disclosure by bloggers the scandal fails. The role of the Internet users is mainly reactive, but the scale of outrage on the Internet fuels the scandal process.

scholarly journals Feasibility of an Intervention for Patients with Cognitive Impairment Using an Interactive Digital Calendar with Mobile Phone Reminders (RemindMe) to Improve the Performance of Activities in Everyday Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2222
Author(s):  
Maria Andreassen ◽  
Helena Hemmingsson ◽  
Inga-Lill Boman ◽  
Henrik Danielsson ◽  
Tiny Jaarsma
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

The aim of this study is to increase evidence-based interventions by investigating the feasibility of an intervention using an interactive digital calendar with mobile phone reminders (RemindMe) as support in everyday life. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from participating patients (n = 8) and occupational therapists (n = 7) from three rehabilitation clinics in Sweden. The intervention consisted of delivering the interactive digital calendar RemindMe, receiving an individualized introduction, a written manual, and individual weekly conversations for two months with follow-up assessments after two and four months. Feasibility areas of acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, and integration were examined. Patients expressed their interest and intention to use RemindMe and reported a need for reminders and individualized support. By using reminders in activities in everyday life their autonomy was supported. The study also demonstrated the importance of confirming reminders and the possible role of habit-forming. Occupational therapists perceived the intervention to be useful at the rehabilitation clinics and the weekly support conversations enabled successful implementation. This study confirmed the importance of basing and tailoring the intervention to patients’ needs and thus being person-centered.

scholarly journals Structural insights and evaluation of the potential impact of missense variants on the interactions of SLIT2 with ROBO1/4 in cancer progression

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Debmalya Sengupta ◽  
Gairika Bhattacharya ◽  
Sayak Ganguli ◽  
Mainak Sengupta
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Progression ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Homology Modelling ◽  
Missense Variants ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structural Insights ◽  
Rigid Docking

AbstractThe cognate interaction of ROBO1/4 with its ligand SLIT2 is known to be involved in lung cancer progression. However, the precise role of genetic variants, disrupting the molecular interactions is less understood. All cancer-associated missense variants of ROBO1/4 and SLIT2 from COSMIC were screened for their pathogenicity. Homology modelling was done in Modeller 9.17, followed by molecular simulation in GROMACS. Rigid docking was performed for the cognate partners in PatchDock with refinement in HADDOCK server. Post-docking alterations in conformational, stoichiometric, as well as structural parameters, were assessed. The disruptive variants were ranked using a weighted scoring scheme. In silico prioritisation of 825 variants revealed 379 to be potentially pathogenic out of which, about 12% of the variants, i.e. ROBO1 (14), ROBO4 (8), and SLIT2 (23) altered the cognate docking. Six variants of ROBO1 and 5 variants of ROBO4 were identified as "high disruptors" of interactions with SLIT2 wild type. Likewise, 17 and 13 variants of SLIT2 were found to be "high disruptors" of its interaction with ROBO1 and ROBO4, respectively. Our study is the first report on the impact of cancer-associated missense variants on ROBO1/4 and SLIT2 interactions that might be the drivers of lung cancer progression.

‘Physical appearance and well-being in adults with incurable cancer: a thematic analysis’

2020 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2020-002632
Author(s):  
Philippa Tollow ◽  
Jane Ogden ◽  
Candida S McCabe ◽  
Diana Harcourt
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Incurable Cancer ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Appearance Changes

ObjectivesExisting research has established the importance of appearance concerns for individuals with cancer and identified appearance as an important factor in dying with dignity. No research, however, has explored in depth the role of appearance in the experiences of individuals who have incurable cancer. This research aims to explore patients’ experiences and perspectives in relation to the role of appearance issues in adults with incurable cancer.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 adults with incurable cancer (20 women, 4 men; mean age 54.5, SD 11.32).ResultsThematic analysis generated three themes: ‘Identity: Embodying Cancer’, ‘Communication: Wearing your illness’ and ‘Support: Holistic Care’. Appearance was felt to be an important element of identity, which was often dominated by cancer, leading to feelings of separation from the participant’s previous self. Appearance changes also influenced the way in which individuals communicated with their external world, forcing discussion of their diagnosis, and increasing focus on their cancer, with participants having to manage the emotional impact of this on loved ones, as well as the impact on their legacy. Finally, participants highlighted the positive impact of appearance-related support in their well-being and identified peer connections and refocusing on the self as key elements of such support.ConclusionsAppearance changes play an important role in the experiences of individuals with incurable cancer with regards to both identity and communication and challenged participants’ ability to maintain normalcy. Further psychosocial support relating to appearance concerns was considered necessary to promote dignity and provide truly holistic patient care.

A change in the calculated impact of supersonic aircraft NO x emissions on the atmosphere

2007 ◽  
Vol 111 (1119) ◽  
pp. 311-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Dessens ◽  
H. L. Rogers ◽  
J. A. Pyle
Keyword(s):  
Aviation Industry ◽  
Special Report ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Model Calculations ◽  
Supersonic Aircraft ◽  
New Findings ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

Abstract New model calculations suggest that the potential impact on the atmosphere of a future fleet of supersonic aircraft, for the year 2015, is highly dependent upon the amount of nitrogen oxides (NO x ) emitted from the fleet. This result contrasts with the IPCC assessment which suggested that the impact of supersonic aircraft on the atmosphere was primarily through the role of water vapour emissions both on atmospheric ozone and climate change. These new findings are extremely important for atmospheric scientists, the aviation industry and policy makers, highlighting the importance of further development of low NO x combustors for supersonic aircraft, an aspect which has been largely ignored following the IPCC Special Report.

scholarly journals Dampak Pengembangan Pariwisata Terhadap Perekonomian Masyarakat Sekitar Objek Wisata di Dieng Kabupaten Wonosobo

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-327
Author(s):  
Sani Alim Irhamna
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village ◽  
Visitor Attractions ◽  
Tourism Revenue

Penelitian ini mengidentifikasi dampak yang ditimbulkan dari adanya pengembangan objek wisata terhadap kondisi perekonomian masyarakat sekitar. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Desa Dieng, Kecamatan Kejajar, Kabupaten Wonosobo. Penelitian ini dilakukan karena meningkatknya pengunjung objek wisata dan pendapatan sektor pariwisata yang berpengaruh terhadap perekonomian masyarakat sekitar objek wisata. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian deskriptif yang dilengkapi data kualitatif dan kuantitatif baik data primer maupun sekunder. Penelitian ini menggunakan alat Skala Likert untuk menentukan hasil penelitian. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui gambaran kondisi pariwisata, dan mengidentifikasi dampak yang ditimbulkan dari adanya pengembangan pariwisata terhadap kondisi perekonomian masyarakat sekitar. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan fasilitas, pelayanan objek wisata setelah adanya pengembangan, akan tetapi ada penurunan pada bidang kebersihan dan keamanan. Persentase pendapatan masyarakat mengalami peningkatan yang dihitung menggunakan Skala Likert dari 53,3% menjadi 68,5%, tingkat kesempatan kerja rendah dengan persentase hanya sebesar 29,5%. This study identifies the impact of the tourism development of economic conditions surrounding community. This research was conducted in the village of Dieng, District Kejajar, Wonosobo regency. This research was done because of the rise in visitor attractions and tourism revenue that affect the economy of the surrounding community attraction. This research uses descriptive research method qualitative and quantitative data include both primary and secondary data. This study uses a Likert Scale tool to determine the results. The purpose of this study to describe the condition of tourism, and to identify the impact of the development of tourism on the economy of surrounding communities. The results of this study showed an increase in facilities and services, attraction after their development, but there is a decrease in the field of hygiene and security. The percentage of people's income has increased which is calculated using a Likert Scale from 53.3% to 68.5%, the low employment rate with a percentage of only 29.5%.

scholarly journals EXPLORING THE RURAL DIGITAL LANDSCAPE: LIBRARIES, EQUITY, AND SCALE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Strover ◽  
Alexis Schrubbe
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
The United States ◽  
Internet Service ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
State Library ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Digital Landscape

As community anchors and public spaces, libraries are in unique positions to serve emerging 21st century information needs for the unconnected. Some libraries have extended their technology offerings beyond basic computers and Internet to include mobile hotspot lending, which allows patrons to "take home" the Internet from the library. The research in this project examines hotspot lending programs undertaken by the Maine State Library and the Kansas State Library across 24 different libraries in small and rural communities. In the United States, rural areas tend to have lower Internet adoption because many communities face considerable barriers to competitive and fast Internet service, exacerbated by the fact that rural communities tend to be older, of lower-income, and less digitally skilled. This research examines the role of library hotspot lending and how free and mobile-based Internet connects rural communities and serves their information needs. Through qualitative and quantitative assessments this research details the scope and efficacy of programs to reach publics, the impact that rural hotspots have in communities, and the larger information and communications ecosystem in these rural communities in Maine and Kansas.

scholarly journals United States Ending the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemic plan: evaluation of the role of industry funding in published pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) literature

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somya Gupta ◽  
Reuben Granich
Keyword(s):  
Industry Funding ◽  
Potential Conflict ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
The Us ◽  
Frequent Testing ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Corporate Support ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
The Impact

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is integral to the US End of AIDS strategy. However, low adherence, high costs, frequent testing and monitoring side effects make delivery of PrEP complicated. Gilead has sponsored PrEP-related research efforts and access as part of its marketing efforts. We review potential conflict of interests (COI) in the scientific literature for the US PrEP related articles to understand the impact of Gilead’s corporate sponsorship.We identified 93 US PrEP articles published in the top 10 medical journals and top 10 HIV/AIDS journals in 2018. There were 289 first three and senior authors in these articles, of which, 34 (11%) declared a Gilead COI and 28 (10%) had undeclared Gilead COI. Only 10 authors accounted for 50% of the articles, with 70% of them having potential COI including receiving grants, fees and study drugs. The 93 articles were associated with 51 leading institutions (institution of three or more authors or participating institutions in a trial). Authors from 12 (24%) institutions declared an institutional Gilead COI and 22 (45%) institutions had undeclared Gilead support. Overall, of the 93 included articles, 30 (32%) had declared Gilead COI. Combining declared and undeclared COIs for authors and institutions provided an overall 83 (89%) articles with a potential Gilead COI. Of the 93 articles, 60 (71%) had favorable conclusions in 60 (71%). Declared Gilead support was significantly associated with favorable article conclusions (p<.05) but combined declared/undeclared author and/or institutional Gilead support was not associated with favorable conclusion. Nearly 90% of US PrEP articles had Gilead support and authors failed to report individual or institutional COI in 70% of articles. Direct corporate support is important for scientific research. However, Gilead’s marketing push for PrEP, undeclared COI, and potential influence of Gilead supported authors are of concern given the potential impact on the scientific discourse and the US HIV control strategy.

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