Care Arrangements in Dementia Care Networks: Findings From the DemNet-D Study Baseline and 1-Year Follow-Up

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 882-903
Author(s):  
Franziska Laporte Uribe ◽  
Karin Wolf-Ostermann ◽  
Markus Wübbeler ◽  
Bernhard Holle
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Dementia Care ◽  
Informal Support ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Home Care Nursing ◽  
Care Groups ◽  
Nursing Services ◽  
High Degree

Objective: This study was conducted to describe care arrangements for persons with dementia (PwDs) who are living at home with the support of a dementia care network (DCN). Method: Data on the utilization of formal and informal support were collected in face-to-face interviews at baseline and 1-year follow-up with PwDs and caregivers receiving support from 1 of 13 DCNs. Results: Men with dementia were supported by twice as many informal caregivers as women (2 vs. 1, respectively, p < .001). Regional differences were found in home-care nursing services, social care groups, companion home services, and day care. The care situations were considered stable by most caregivers. Discussion: DCNs appear to contribute to a high degree of perceived stability in care situations. Future research should investigate possible gender differences in informal support networks. DCNs should continue their efforts in making low-threshold services in rural areas available and accessible.

A Scoping Review of Interventions to Promote Health and Well-Being of Left-behind Children in Mainland China

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (5) ◽  
pp. 1419-1439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miao Wang ◽  
Bryan G Victor ◽  
Jun Sung Hong ◽  
Shiyou Wu ◽  
Jin Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Collaborative Relationships ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Nursing Services ◽  
Study Team ◽  
Comprehensive Search ◽  
Chinese And English

Abstract Approximately 65 million children in mainland China are left behind in rural areas while their parents work in the cities. Research has highlighted their health needs. However, current research on interventions for this population is unknown. The purpose of this study was to systematically review existing health service interventions for left-behind children in China. The study team identified interventions for left-behind children by conducting a comprehensive search of major academic databases for Chinese and English research. Articles were retained in the study if they were original empirical intervention studies that target health and related well-being outcomes of left-behind children. A total of eighteen unique studies met inclusion criteria. The majority of them demonstrated positive outcomes using various modalities, including education, sport and nutrition guidance and nursing services. However, the shortcomings in research design and intervention limit their replication. Intervention research for left-behind children shows an enormous gap in the knowledge about this at-risk group. Of the existing programs identified, we observe considerable promise for interventions based on inter-disciplinary approaches to services. We provide additional recommendations for conducting future research and for building collaborative relationships with social workers to better serve the needs of children.

scholarly journals A Pilot Evaluation of an Intervention to Improve Social Reactions to Sexual and Partner Violence Disclosures

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052093443
Author(s):  
Katie M. Edwards ◽  
Emily A. Waterman ◽  
Sarah E. Ullman ◽  
Lindsey M. Rodriguez ◽  
Christina M. Dardis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New England ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Informal Support ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Social Reactions ◽  
Informal Supports ◽  
Negative Social Reactions

The purpose of this study was to evaluate an intervention ( Supporting Survivors and Self [SSS]) created to increase positive social reactions and decrease negative social reactions to sexual assault and partner violence disclosures among informal support disclosure recipients. Participants were 1,268 college students from a medium-sized New England university who completed an online baseline survey and were assigned to either the treatment or control condition. The SSS intervention trained potential informal supports on what to say and not to say to disclosure recipients. Six months after the SSS intervention, participants in both conditions completed the follow-up survey online. Although intentions to provide positive social reactions significantly increased among participants in the treatment group compared with the control group and there were marginally significant effects in the anticipated directions for alcohol-specific intended social reactions, no overall difference was observed across conditions in actual social reactions provided. Moderation analyses suggested that, in general, the SSS intervention was more effective on various outcomes for students who were younger, male, non-White, sexual minorities, and/or non-victims. Moderation analyses also suggested that the intervention varied in efficacy depending on the circumstances of the disclosure. Despite the mixed outcomes of the SSS intervention, these data suggest that the SSS intervention was effective in improving social reactions for some students and under some circumstances. Future research is needed to further refine the SSS intervention to bolster its effectiveness in reducing negative social reactions and increasing positive social reactions for all students.

scholarly journals Telehealth Interventions Delivering Home-based Support Group Videoconferencing: Systematic Review (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Banbury ◽  
Susan Nancarrow ◽  
Jared Dart ◽  
Leonard Gray ◽  
Lynne Parkinson
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Health Knowledge ◽  
Group Processes ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
Limited Mobility ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Home Based

BACKGROUND Group therapy and education and support sessions are used within health care across a range of disciplines such as chronic disease self-management and psychotherapy interventions. However, there are barriers that constrain group attendance, such as mobility, time, and distance. Using videoconferencing may overcome known barriers and improve the accessibility of group-based interventions. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to review the literature to determine the feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and implementation of health professional–led group videoconferencing to provide education or social support or both, into the home setting. METHODS Electronic databases were searched using predefined search terms for primary interventions for patient education and/or social support. The quality of studies was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. We developed an analysis framework using hierarchical terms feasibility, acceptability, effectiveness, and implementation, which were informed by subheadings. RESULTS Of the 1634 records identified, 17 were included in this review. Home-based groups by videoconferencing are feasible even for those with limited digital literacy. Overall acceptability was high with access from the home highly valued and little concern of privacy issues. Some participants reported preferring face-to-face groups. Good information technology (IT) support and training is required for facilitators and participants. Communication can be adapted for the Web environment and would be enhanced by clear communication strategies and protocols. A range of improved outcomes were reported but because of the heterogeneity of studies, comparison of these across studies was not possible. There was a trend for improvement in mental health outcomes. Benefits highlighted in the qualitative data included engaging with others with similar problems; improved accessibility to groups; and development of health knowledge, insights, and skills. Videoconference groups were able to replicate group processes such as bonding and cohesiveness. Similar outcomes were reported for those comparing face-to-face groups and videoconference groups. CONCLUSIONS Groups delivered by videoconference are feasible and potentially can improve the accessibility of group interventions. This may be particularly useful for those who live in rural areas, have limited mobility, are socially isolated, or fear meeting new people. Outcomes are similar to in-person groups, but future research on facilitation process in videoconferencing-mediated groups and large-scale studies are required to develop the evidence base.

scholarly journals P503 Inflammatory bowel disease video-consulting: a satisfaction survey during the second wave of Covid-19 pandemics

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S486-S486
Author(s):  
A Todeschini
Keyword(s):  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Clinical Issue ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Degree Of Satisfaction ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Second Wave ◽  
Substantial Change

Abstract Background During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic there was a substantial change in providing medical care. National and international statements recommended avoiding face-to-face visit for treatment of patients especially for chronic disease. Also lockdown and social distancing cause a lot of concern among patients, which prefer avoid hospital facilities due to fear of contracting COVID-19. For these reason there was a reorganization of inflammatory bowel disease follow-up visit shifting from traditional visit to telemedicine whereas it’ was possible. Our survey aimed to evaluated satisfaction about follow up video-consulting in IBD patients. Methods From September to December 2020, 75 video-consults were made as follow up in patients with IBD. Video-consult wasn’t performed as first visit nor in patients with new clinical issue. Every consult lasted about 15 minutes. At the end of the visit, a questionnaire of satisfaction was e-mailed to each patient. This questionnaire evaluated several items: satisfaction, difficulty of connection, opportunity to repeat the video-consult even in post-Covid-19 era, safety compared to face-to-face visit, level of concern about Covid-19 disease and fear of in-hospital transmission Results 70% of the patients indicated an high video-consult rating and in most of cases (88%) there were no connection problems. The majority (88%) would like to repeat the tele-visit even in the post-Covid 19 era (77%). Video-consult seemed to be perceived as safer than face-to-face visit even if, in case of urgent consultation, it was preferred a traditional visit. Moreover, Covid-19 infection and fear of in-hospital trasmission was a great concern in the 73% and 58% of the patients respectively. Conclusion In our survey, outpatients reported a very high degree of satisfaction with video consultations. It was an easy and safe tool that may become an integral part of clinical practice in the future.

The Influence of National and Organizational Cultures on Technology Use

2011 ◽  
pp. 19-40
Author(s):  
Zixiu Guo ◽  
John D’Ambra
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Multinational Organization ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Context Data ◽  
Media Preference ◽  
E Mail

This article presents the results of an exploratory study examining the influence of national and organizational cultures on technology use in a multinational organizational (MNO) context. Data were collected from 121 respondents of a multinational organization in the Asia Pacific with headquarters in Australia and three subsidiaries in Asia: Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. Even though significant differences were found between respondents from headquarters and subsidiaries in terms of perceived media richness and preference for telephone and written documents, very similar media preference patterns for face-to-face and e-mail between the headquarters and subsidiaries were identified. Furthermore, face-to-face and e-mail were two primary media used for most communication activities in this MNO. Follow-up interviews revealed that the universal organizational culture of this MNO may explain media use consistency between the headquarters and subsidiaries. Implications of the findings are discussed and future research considered.

Collaborative dialogue in synchronous computer-mediated communication and face-to-face communication

ReCALL ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gang Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Computer Mediated Communication ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Collaborative Dialogue ◽  
Mediated Communication ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Modality Effects ◽  
Computer Mediated ◽  
Efl Students

AbstractPrevious research has documented that collaborative dialogue promotes L2 learning in both face-to-face (F2F) and synchronous computer-mediated communication (SCMC) modalities. However, relatively little research has explored modality effects on collaborative dialogue. Thus, motivated by sociocultual theory, this study examines how F2F compares with SCMC regarding the generation of collaborative dialogue specifically in terms of its frequency and nature. Thirty-two Chinese English as a foreign language (EFL) students participated in this study and completed two types of collaborative tasks (i.e. dictogloss and jigsaw) in dyads in both modalities. The analyses of learners’ exchanges focused on language-related episodes (LREs), the instantiation of collaborative dialogue. The identified LREs were categorized based on their focus, outcome and type. A follow-up questionnaire was conducted to elicit students’ perspectives. The results revealed that LREs were more frequent in SCMC than in F2F. Furthermore, the analyses of the nature of LREs indicated some cross-modality differences: whereas SCMC LREs had the features of orthographical, correct and self-correction outcomes, F2F LREs were characterized by incorrect and request for assistance outcomes. Pedagogical implications and suggestions for the future research were also discussed.

scholarly journals Panel Survey Recruitment with or Without Interviewers? Implications for Nonresponse, Panel Consent, and Total Recruitment Bias

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 540-565
Author(s):  
Joseph W Sakshaug ◽  
Sebastian Hülle ◽  
Alexandra Schmucker ◽  
Stefan Liebig
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Panel Survey ◽  
Panel Surveys ◽  
Full Sample ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Administrative Record ◽  
Recruitment Bias ◽  
Multi Mode

AbstractPanel surveys are increasingly experimenting with the use of self-administered modes of data collection as alternatives to more expensive interviewer-administered modes. As data collection costs continue to rise, it is plausible that future panel surveys will forego interviewer administration entirely. We examine the implications of this scenario for recruitment bias in the first wave of a panel survey of employees in Germany. Using an experimental multi-mode design and detailed administrative record data available for the full sample, we investigate the magnitude of two sources of panel recruitment bias: nonresponse and panel consent (i.e., consent to follow-up interview). Across 29 administrative estimates, we find relative measures of aggregate nonresponse bias to be comparable between face-to-face and self-administered (mail/Web) recruitment modes, on average. Furthermore, we find the magnitude of panel consent bias to be more severe in self-administered surveys, but that implementing follow-up conversion procedures with the non-consenters diminishes panel consent bias to near-negligible levels. Lastly, we find the total recruitment bias (nonresponse and panel consent) to be similar in both mode groups—a reassuring result that is facilitated by the panel consent follow-up procedures. Implications of these findings for survey practice and suggestions for future research are provided in conclusion.

The Influence of National and Organizational Cultures on Technology Use

2010 ◽  
pp. 1710-1731
Author(s):  
Zixiu Guo ◽  
John D’Ambra
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Multinational Organization ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Context Data ◽  
Media Preference ◽  
E Mail

This article presents the results of an exploratory study examining the influence of national and organizational cultures on technology use in a multinational organizational (MNO) context. Data were collected from 121 respondents of a multinational organization in the Asia Pacific with headquarters in Australia and three subsidiaries in Asia: Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. Even though significant differences were found between respondents from headquarters and subsidiaries in terms of perceived media richness and preference for telephone and written documents, very similar media preference patterns for face-to-face and e-mail between the headquarters and subsidiaries were identified. Furthermore, face-to-face and e-mail were two primary media used for most communication activities in this MNO. Follow-up interviews revealed that the universal organizational culture of this MNO may explain media use consistency between the headquarters and subsidiaries. Implications of the findings are discussed and future research considered.

The Influence of National and Organizational Cultures on Technology Use

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 74-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zixiu Guo ◽  
John D’Ambra
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Asia Pacific ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Multinational Organization ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Context Data ◽  
Media Preference ◽  
E Mail

This article presents the results of an exploratory study examining the influence of national and organizational cultures on technology use in a multinational organizational (MNO) context. Data were collected from 121 respondents of a multinational organization in the Asia Pacific with headquarters in Australia and three subsidiaries in Asia: Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand. Even though significant differences were found between respondents from headquarters and subsidiaries in terms of perceived media richness and preference for telephone and written documents, very similar media preference patterns for face-to-face and e-mail between the headquarters and subsidiaries were identified. Furthermore, face-to-face and e-mail were two primary media used for most communication activities in this MNO. Follow-up interviews revealed that the universal organizational culture of this MNO may explain media use consistency between the headquarters and subsidiaries. Implications of the findings are discussed and future research considered.

scholarly journals Valuing Women Entrepreneurship in the Informal Economy in Bangladesh

ECONOMICS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-54
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mushfiqul Haque Mukit ◽  
Nusrat Jahan Nabila ◽  
Mohammad Safiqul Islam ◽  
Assim Ibrahim Abdel-Razzaq
Keyword(s):  
Interest Rates ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Informal Economy ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Women Entrepreneurship ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Urban And Rural Areas

AbstractThe study aims to address issues related to valuing women entrepreneurship in the informal economy in Bangladesh. To achieve the above objective, both qualitative and quantitative methods have been used. The author reviewed several articles, research reports, and included face to face in-depth interviews of fifteen entrepreneurs. Moreover, the applied five-point Likert scale questionnaire responded 100 random entrepreneurs from the rural areas of Bangladesh to recognize the barriers in accessing financial institutions and figure out how financial inclusions can contribute more in the informal economy. The results of this study suggest that complicated loans process, high-interest rates, absence of a life skills program, lack of financial freedom for women and property rights, entrepreneurial paradox, absence of collaterals, financial institutions negligence, mismanagement of loans, lack of interactions with local successful entrepreneur and imbalance of family and professional promise are the major barriers in accessing financial institutions in Bangladesh. In addition, financial inclusions are required to bring about changes in their lives. The results of the study will help Bangladesh and other developing countries break down the barriers for women entrepreneurs and develop the business opportunities created by women. In this regard, future research will anticipate both urban and rural areas, with a larger sample and quantitative studies will be conducted.

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