scholarly journals Meeting the Needs of Parents of Children With Scoliosis: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 233339362110450
Author(s):  
Leanne R. Willson ◽  
Laura G. Rogers ◽  
Nicole Gingrich ◽  
Kathleen Shearer ◽  
Sarah Southon Hryniuk

Needs of parents with children with scoliosis are complex and depend on their child’s treatments. The purpose of this study was to identify needs of parents with children with scoliosis. This qualitative description involved interviews with parents of children at various stages of treatment. A convenience, then purposeful sample of 16 parents (12 mothers, two fathers, and two stepfathers) was interviewed; interviews were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. Parents’ needs included: Needing reliable medical information; Desiring information on complementary treatments; Wanting help in supporting and advocating for their child; Needing to protect the child and family; and Seeking connection and support. Although many parents’ needs are being met, this study recommends a nursing role aimed at providing parents with reliable medical information, discussing alternative treatments, assisting parents in their role of supporting their child, helping parents in their advocacy efforts, and referring parents to appropriate connections.

Author(s):  
Suparman Suparman ◽  
Achmad Dahlan Muchtar ◽  
Putriyani S. ◽  
Saidang Saidang

This research describes the role of Muhammadiyah organizations in fostering Islamic communities in Enrekang Regency. The problems examined in this paper are focused on the development of Muhammadiyah in Enrekang Regency and the role of Muhammadiyah organizations through the charity of its efforts in fostering the Islamic community in Enrekang Regency. This research is a qualitative descriptive study using historical, sociological, cultural, religious and educational approaches. The instruments used in this study were researchers doing with aids in the form of interview guidelines, cameras and voice recorders. The data analysis technique used is a descriptive data analysis. The results showed that Muhammadiyah association quickly developed branches and branches to all corners of the village, several educational business charities established ranging from paud/kindergarten level to higher education, and the growing number of Muhammadiyah members and sympathizers. The construction of the Muhammadiyah Alliance through branches and branches and charitable efforts in fostering Islamic society slowly shifted the religious attitude of the community coloured by the traditions of Hinduism, animism and dynamism (shirk) to the Tauhid faith.


2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrêssa Batista Possati ◽  
Lisie Alende Prates ◽  
Luiza Cremonese ◽  
Juliane Scarton ◽  
Camila Neumaier Alves ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective: To know the meanings attributed to humanized childbirth by nurses of an obstetric center. Method: A qualitative descriptive study was carried out with nurses from a teaching hospital, located in southern Brazil. An operational proposal was used. The participants were six nurses who worked in the service. Results: The humanization of childbirth was understood as a set of practices and attitudes based on dialogue, empathy and embracement; the provision of guidelines; the appreciation of parturients' singularities; the performance of procedures proven to be beneficial to maternal and child health and continuous professional updating. Conclusion: The humanization of birth is still a challenge in professional practice. The role of women, the respect for their rights and the commitment of health professionals are the foundation of the humanization of childbirth.


2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. S20-S21
Author(s):  
Laurie J. Conway ◽  
Victoria Raveis ◽  
Monika Pogorzelska ◽  
Mayuko Uchida ◽  
Patricia Stone ◽  
...  

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-54
Author(s):  
Melisa Srimurty Aprilia ◽  
Intan Alvionita ◽  
Misbahul Khoiri ◽  
Moch. Fanil Abrori ◽  
Yunita Amalia

This study aims to support and study the role of leaders in improving Desa Bremi in social psychology. The style or style of a leader greatly influences his followers or subordinates. The type or style of a paternalistic leader is a leader who uses or applies to perceptions, values ​​held, attitudes and protections seen in needs. Desa bremi is a village located in District Krucil of Probolinggo Regency, East Java, which is expected to be able to provide quality human resources. As a leader in the village Bremi made efforts to be able to direct HR well from the problem of HR development. This study used a qualitative descriptive study using a sample technique of 4 respondents using interviews and observation and documentation. From this sample the researchers chose from the village apparatus, one RT / RW chairman and 2 villagers.


2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Hendi Suhendi ◽  
M. Fauzi Arif ◽  
N Sausan M. Sholeh

ABSTRACT This study examines strategies to increase the collection of waqf through Islamic Da'wah activities. This is important to do, considering the Baitul Hidayah Islamic Boarding School has a large potential for waqf while the ongoing collection of waqf has not yet reached the expected target. This study aims to find a solution in the form of a strategy to increase the collection of waqf by utilizing da'wah activities as a way of socialization and promotion. This type of research is a qualitative descriptive study, while the data sources are obtained directly in the field (field research). The research approach uses case studies with data collection techniques through interviews, documentation studies and field observations. The results of this study recommend strategies for increasing the collection of waqf through: (i) Optimizing the role of dai as a marketing of waqf. (ii) fulltime managing human resources. (iii) Improvement of Facilities and Infrastructure. (iv) Creating a creative collection program. (v) Standardization of Data Management. (vi) Improvement of convenience services and activity reports.Keywords: Collection, Waqf, Da'wah and Islamic boarding schools.   ABSTRAKPenelitian ini mengkaji tentang strategi peningkatan penghimpunan wakaf melalui kegiatan Dakwah Islam. Hal ini penting dilakukan, mengingat Pesantren Baitul Hidayah memiliki potensi wakaf yang cukup besar sementara penghimpunan wakaf yang berjalan belum mencapai target yang diharapkan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan solusi berupa strategi peningkatan penghimpunan wakaf dengan memanfaatkan kegiatan-kegiatan dakwah sebagai jalan sosialisasi dan promosi. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif, adapun sumber data diperoleh langsung di lapangan (field research). Pendekatan penelitian menggunakan studi kasus dengan teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, studi dokumentasi dan observasi lapangan. Hasil penelitian merekomendasikan strategi peningkatan penghimpunan wakaf melalui : (i) Optimalisasi peran dai sebagai marketing wakaf. (ii) SDM pengelola fulltime. (iii) Peningkatan Sarana dan Prasarana. (iv) Menciptakan Program penghimpunan yang kreatif. (v) Standarisasi Pengelolaan Data. (vi) Peningkatan layanan kemudahan dan laporan kegiatan.Kata Kunci: Penghimpunan, Wakaf, Dakwah dan Pesantren. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 292
Author(s):  
Bruna Hinnah Borges Martins De Freitas ◽  
Fabiane Blanco E Silva ◽  
Karine Ferreira Da Silva ◽  
Hellen Cristina Dias Dos Santos ◽  
Sabrina Edvirges Garcia Silva

RESUMOObjetivo: analisar a percepção de adolescentes sobre a hanseníase. Método: trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritiva, constituída por 30 adolescentes de uma escola pública, realizada no período de agosto a novembro de 2016. Coletaram-se os dados a partir do jogo dinâmica da face, cujas falas foram transcritas e analisadas conforme a técnica de Análise de Conteúdo na modalidade Análise Temática. Resultados:  verifica-se, nas falas dos adolescentes, pouco conhecimento sobre a hanseníase, sem discernimento sobre os aspectos gerais da doença, associando-a a outras enfermidades. Percebe-se que eles têm a família e a televisão como principais fontes de informação sobre a doença, e o desconhecimento sobre a hanseníase gera uma atmosfera de medo, dúvida, angústia e preocupação, principalmente, por pensarem que a doença não tem cura, causa isolamento social, e pode ser transmitida a seus familiares. Conclusão: conclui-se que os adolescentes percebem a hanseníase como uma doença grave, incurável e causadora de medo, vergonha e isolamento social. Descritores: Hanseníase; Doenças Transmissíveis; Adolescente; Percepção; Pesquisa Qualitativa; Enfermagem.ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the adolescents' perception about leprosy. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive study of 30 adolescents from a public school, carried out from August to November 2016. Data was collected from the dynamic face game; the speeches were transcribed and analyzed according to the Content Analysis technique in the Thematic Analysis modality. Results: there is little knowledge about leprosy in adolescents, without discernment about the general aspects of the disease, associating it with other diseases. It is perceived that they have family and television as the main sources of information about the disease, and the lack of knowledge about leprosy generates an atmosphere of fear, doubt, anguish and concern, mainly because they think that the disease has no cure, causes social isolation, and can be transmitted to their family members. Conclusion: it is concluded that adolescents perceive leprosy as a serious, incurable disease that causes fear, shame and social isolation. Descriptors: Leprosy; Communicable Diseases; Adolescent; Perception; Qualitative Research; Nursing.RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la percepción de los adolescentes sobre la lepra. Método: se trata de una investigación cualitativa, descriptiva, constituida por 30 adolescentes de una escuela pública, realizada en el período de agosto a noviembre de 2016. Se recogen los datos a partir del juego dinámico de la cara, cuyas palabras fueron transcritas y analizadas de acuerdo con la técnica de Análisis de Contenido en la modalidad Análisis Temático. Resultados: se verifica, en las conversaciones de los adolescentes, poco conocimiento sobre la lepra, sin discernimiento sobre los aspectos generales de la enfermedad, asociándola a otras enfermedades. Se percibe que tienen la familia y la televisión como principales fuentes de información sobre la enfermedad, y el desconocimiento sobre la lepra genera una atmósfera de miedo, duda, angustia y preocupación, principalmente, por pensar que la enfermedad no tiene cura, causa aislamiento social, y puede ser transmitida a sus familiares. Conclusión: se concluye que los adolescentes perciben la lepra como una enfermedad grave, incurable y causante de miedo, vergüenza y aislamiento social. Descriptores: Lepra; Enfermedades Transmisibles; Adolescente; Percepción; Investigación Cualitativa; Enfermería.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-142
Author(s):  
Suhartini Ismail ◽  
Muhamad Ridlo ◽  
Nana Rochana

Introduction: COVID-19 is a dangerous, infectious disease that has affected the whole world in the past year. In Indonesia, many nurses were not only infected by the virus but also experienced varying psychological responses in providing treatment and performing their tasks. In other words, they faced the daunting responsibility of fighting the disease while taking care of COVID-19 patients. Objective: The study aimed to describe nurses’ psychological responses in caring for COVID-19 patients in Indonesia. Methods: This was a qualitative descriptive study involving 13 nurses. Using purposive sampling, the participants were selected from three public hospitals in Semarang, Indonesia. These nurses were assigned to take care of COVID-19 patients in the isolation room. The participants underwent face-to-face interviews, either by video calls or through an online application, using semi-structured and in-depth guidelines. The collected data were analyzed using Ello and Kyngas inductive content analysis. Results: During the pandemic, the nurses had the following psychological responses in caring for COVID-19 patients in Indonesia: 1) being constantly stressed in carrying out their duties; 2) having no choice but happy to help patients recover at the same time, and 3) getting closer to God as a form of spiritual relief. Conclusion: This study provides fundamental data related to further psychological interventions for nurses who experience psychological problems during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Author(s):  
Julien Biringan ◽  
Mardan Umar

This study examines how citizen participation in the democratic process in West Papua Province, especially the Waisai community in Raja Ampat Regency. This research is a qualitative descriptive study using observations and interviews as data collection techniques. The results of the study indicated that the level of citizen participation was highly dependent on the process of political education provided. The role of electoral institutions was still not optimal in providing political understanding to the public. Citizen participation in democratic processes such as legislative and regional head elections was still not optimal. Thus, citizen understanding of the democratic process needs to be improved to reach awareness in building democratic values in West Papua Province.


2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1870
Author(s):  
Daniela Pereira Martins ◽  
Fernanda Garcia Bezerra Góes ◽  
Fernanda Maria Vieira Pereira ◽  
Laura Johanson da Silva ◽  
Liliane Faria da Silva ◽  
...  

RESUMOObjetivo: descrever o conhecimento e as dúvidas de nutrizes sobre o aleitamento materno. Método: estudo qualitativo, do tipo descritivo, desenvolvido com 20 nutrizes do Alojamento Conjunto de um hospital municipal localizado em Rio das Ostras/RJ, Brasil, a partir de um roteiro de entrevista semiestruturado cujos dados foram submetidos à análise temática. Resultados: as nutrizes reconhecem que o aleitamento materno é benéfico para imunidade/prevenção de doenças, nutrição, crescimento e desenvolvimento da criança. Contudo, existe um misto de saberes e dúvidas relacionado à duração, exclusividade e manejo prático da amamentação, envolvendo tempo entre mamadas, pega, posição e cuidados com as mamas. Conclusão: existe deficit no conhecimento de nutrizes sobre o aleitamento materno.  As implicações dos achados do estudo recaem para o necessário investimento em estratégias educativas dialógicas que possibilitem ao enfermeiro reconhecer as dúvidas maternas para a promoção de apoio e orientação efetivos. Descritores: Criança; Aleitamento Materno; Enfermagem; Educação em Saúde; Conhecimento; Período Pós-Parto. ABSTRACT Objective: to describe the knowledge and doubts of mothers about breastfeeding. Method: this is a qualitative, descriptive study, developed with 20 nursing mothers of the Joint Housing of a municipal hospital located in Rio das Ostras/RJ, Brazil, from a semi-structured interview script, whose data were submitted to thematic analysis. Results: nurses recognize that breastfeeding is beneficial for immunity/disease prevention, nutrition, and child growth and development. However, there is a mix of knowledge and doubts regarding the duration, exclusivity and practical management of breastfeeding, involving time between breastfeeding, nursing, position and breast care. Conclusion: there is a lack of nursing mothers' knowledge about breastfeeding. The implications of the study findings lie in the necessary investment in dialogic educational strategies that allow nurses to recognize maternal doubts to promote effective support and guidance. Descriptors: Child; Breast Feeding; Nursing; Health Education; Knowledge; Postpartum Period. RESUMEN Objetivo: describir el conocimiento y las dudas de nutrices sobre la lactancia materna. Método: estudio cualitativo, del tipo descriptivo, desarrollado con 20 nutrices del Alojamiento Conjunto de un hospital municipal localizado en Rio das Ostras/RJ, Brasil, a partir de una guía de entrevista semi-estruturada, cuyos datos fueron sometidos a análisis temático. Resultados: las nutrices reconocen que la lactancia materna es benéfica para inmunidad/prevención de enfermedades, nutrición y crecimiento y desarrollo del niño. Con todo, existe un mixto de saberes y dudas relacionado a la duración, exclusividad y manejo práctico del amamantamiento, envolviendo tiempo entre mamadas, tomadas, posición y cuidados con las mamas. Conclusión: existe déficit en el conocimiento de nutrices sobre la lactancia materna.  Las implicaciones de los hallados del estudio recaen para la necesaria inversión en estrategias educativas dialógicas que posibiliten al enfermero reconocer las dudas maternas para la promoción de apoyo y orientación efectivos. Descriptores: Niño; Lactancia Materna; Enfermería; Educación en Salud; Conocimiento; Periodo Posparto. 


2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 90
Author(s):  
Much. Yulianto

Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) as large organization has been putting the organizational culture as a primary need to build both institutional work and the dynamics activities of members that were managed to realize the vision and mission of the party. Organizational culture as an internal force as well as institutional capital to realize the vision and mission of the party should be able to be evaluated in presence and role in order to realize of the vision and mission of the organization.This study aims to determine the role of organizational culture in realizing the vision and mission of PKS. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The data collection was done by in-depth interviews.The results showed: (1) organizational culture play a role in shaping the identity and character of party members; (2) The organizational culture also plays a role in encouraging loyalty and solidity of party members; (3) the organizational culture at PKS played role in strengthening the confidence of individual members.


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