scholarly journals Daily uplifts during the COVID-19 pandemic: what is considered helpful in everyday life?

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakel Eklund ◽  
Kristina Bondjers ◽  
Ida Hensler ◽  
Maria Bragesjö ◽  
Kerstin Bergh Johannesson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
Leisure And Recreation

Abstract Background Knowledge of what is uplifting and helpful during pandemics could inform the design of sustainable pandemic recommendations in the future. We have explored individuals’ views on helpful and uplifting aspects of everyday life during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Methods Participants answered a brief, daily survey via text messages during 14 consecutive days in July–August, 2020. The survey included the question: “During the past 24 hours, is there anything that has made you feel good or helped you in your life?” We used content analysis to compile responses from 693 participants, who provided 4,490 free-text answers, which resulted in 24 categories subsumed under 7 themes. Results Positive aspects during the COVID-19 pandemic primarily related to social interactions, in real life or digitally, with family, friends and others. Other important aspects concerning work, colleagues and maintaining everyday life routines. One theme concerning vacations, going on excursions and being in nature. Leisure and recreation activities, such as hobbies and physical exercise, also emerged as important, as did health-related factors. Bodily sensations, thoughts, feelings and activities that benefited well-being were mentioned frequently. Lastly, people commented on the government strategies for containing COVID-19, and whether to comply with restrictions. Conclusions To summarize, daily uplifts and helpful aspects of everyday life centered around social relationships. To comply with recommendations on physical distancing, people found creative ways to maintain social connections both digitally and face-to-face. Social interaction, maintenance of everyday life routines, hobbies and physical activity appeared to be important for well-being.

scholarly journals Filmed Monologue Vignettes: a novel method for investigating how clinicians document consultations in electronic health records

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Simon Glew ◽  
Elizabeth M Ford ◽  
Helen Elizabeth Smith
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Correct Selection ◽  
Free Text ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Full Compliance ◽  
Electronic Healthcare Record ◽  
Novel Method ◽  
Quality Rating ◽  
Selection Of Descriptors

Introduction and Objectives The accuracy of conclusions based on Electronic Healthcare Record (EHR) research is highly dependent on the correct selection of descriptors (codes) by users. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of filmed vignette monologues as a resource-light method of assessing and comparing how different EHR users record the same clinical scenario. Methods Six short monologues of actors portraying patients presenting allergic conditions to their General Practitioners were filmed head-on then electronically distributed for the study; no researcher was present during data collection. The method was assessed by participant uptake, reported ease of completion by participants, compliance with instructions, the receipt of interpretable data by researchers, and participant perceptions of vignette quality, realism and information content. Results 22 participants completed the study, reporting only minor difficulties. 132 screen prints were returned electronically, enabling analysis of codes, free text and EHR features. Participants assigned a quality rating of 7.7/10 (range 2-10) to the vignettes and rated the extent to which vignettes reflected real-life (86-100%). Between 1 and 2 hours were required to complete the task. Full compliance with instructions varied between participants but was largely successful. Conclusions Filmed monologues are a reproducible, standardized method which require few resources, yet allow clear assessment of clinicians’ and EHRs systems’ impact on documentation. The novel nature of this method necessitates clear instructions so participants can fully complete the study without face to face researcher oversight.

scholarly journals Perceived gender discrimination at work and subsequent long-term sickness absence among Finnish employed women

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 311-316
Author(s):  
Marjut Pietiläinen ◽  
Jouko Nätti ◽  
Satu Ojala
Keyword(s):  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Gender Discrimination ◽  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Employed Women ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Gender Based ◽  
Rate Ratios

Abstract Background Discrimination has many kinds of consequences for employees and their well-being. This is an important aspect when considering certain issues, such as the need to prolong working careers. The objective of this study is to investigate the association of perceived gender discrimination at work with subsequent long-term sickness absence among Finnish employed women. Methods We used a representative sample of Finnish employed women (n = 8000) merged with register-based follow-up data. We examined the relationships of control variables with gender discrimination using cross tabulation, and the relationships of the controls with subsequent sickness absences were examined using analyses of variance. The effects of gender discrimination on long-term sickness absence were analysed using a negative binomial model. Results Perceived gender discrimination increased long-term sickness absence among employed women after controlling for age discrimination, various background, work and health-related factors. Employed women reporting perceived gender discrimination had a 1.4-times higher incidence rate ratios (IRR) of long-term sickness absence than those not reporting perceived gender discrimination. The association was strongest among upper-level socioeconomic group (IRR 2.2) in the adjusted model. Conclusions Our findings suggest that gender discrimination at work is a risk factor for long sickness absence among women. Therefore, it is essential to increase awareness and prevention of discrimination to reduce negative gender-based treatment at work.

scholarly journals Older adults rate their mental health better than their general health

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena M. Magwene ◽  
Ana R. Quiñones ◽  
Gillian L. Marshall ◽  
Lena K. Makaroun ◽  
Stephen Thielke
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Joint Probability ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Joint Probability Distribution ◽  
Medicare Advantage ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Better Than

<em>Background</em>. Self-rated health (SRH) shows strong associations with measures of health and well-being. Increasingly, studies have used self-rated mental health (SRMH) as a predictor of various outcomes, independently or together with SRH. Research has not firmly established if and how these two constructs differ. We sought to characterize the relationship between SRH and SRMH, and to determine how this relationship differed across subgroups defined by sociodemographic and health-related characteristics.<br /><em>Design and methods.</em> We analyzed data from the 2012 CAHPS Medicare Advantage Survey. SRH and SRMH ratings were crosstabulated to determine the distribution of responses across response categories. The expected joint probability distribution was computed and compared to the observed distribution. A constructed variable indicated whether SRMH was better, the same, or worse than SRH. We analyzed the distribution of this variable across various subgroups defined by sociodemographic and health-related factors. <br /><em>Results</em>. A total of 114,905 Medicare Advantage beneficiaries responded to both the SRH and SRMH questions. Both in general and within all subgroups, SRMH was usually rated as better than SRH, and rarely as worse. <br /><em>Conclusions</em>. Within a large group of Medicare recipients, the overwhelming trend was for recipients to rate their mental health as at least as good as their overall health, regardless of any sociodemographic and health-related factors. This finding of a shifted distribution encourages caution in the analytic use of selfrated mental health, particularly the use of both SRH and SRMH for adjustment. Additional research is needed to help clarify the complex relationship between these variables.

The effectiveness of internet-based telerehabilitation among patients after total joint arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

2021 ◽  
pp. 1357633X2098029
Author(s):  
Qingling Wang ◽  
Regina L-T Lee ◽  
Sharyn Hunter ◽  
Sally W-C Chan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Total Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Joint Arthroplasty ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Introduction The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate the available evidence on the effectiveness of internet-based telerehabilitation among patients after total joint arthroplasty regarding pain, range of motion, physical function, health-related quality of life, satisfaction, and psychological well-being. Methods This was a systematic review with meta-analysis based on the Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions guidelines. Studies published in English or Chinese were searched using defined search periods, databases, and search terms. Two reviewers assessed independently the quality of studies. RevMan 5.3 was used for meta-analysis. Heterogeneity was assessed using the χ2 and I2 statistic. A random effect model and mean difference (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was adopted. Standardised mean difference (SMD) was used if the outcome was measured by different scales. Results Eleven studies with 1020 participants were analysed. Compared to face-to-face rehabilitation, internet-based telerehabilitation showed no significant difference in outcomes of pain (SMD–0.11, 95% CI–0.32 to 0.10), range of motion in flexion (MD 0.65, 95% CI–1.18 to 2.48) and extension (MD–0.38, 95% CI–1.16 to 0.40), patient-reported physical function (SMD 0.01, 95% CI–0.15 to 0.17), health-related quality of life (SMD–0.09, 95% CI–0.26 to 0.07), satisfaction (SMD–0.04, 95% CI–0.21 to 0.14), and psychological well-being (SMD 0.10, 95% CI–0.13 to 0.33). Internet-based telerehabilitation showed better outcomes in physical functional tests (SMD–0.54, 95% CI–1.08 to–0.01). Discussion This review suggests that internet-based telerehabilitation has comparable effectiveness to face-to-face rehabilitation on rehabilitation outcomes among patients after total joint arthroplasty.

scholarly journals Technocentrism, Disembodied Relationship, and Sabbath

Lumen et Vita ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marissa Papula
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Image Of God ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
The Image Of God

As developments in technology present us with new opportunities for efficiency and connection, digital communication and our growing dependence on the internet are increasingly blurring boundaries between work and rest, between “real life” and the “lives” we share on social media platforms. Our text messages substitute for time together. Our best news is shared via email or in photos posted for all to see, rather than embraces and champagne toasts. Our deepest secrets are poured anonymously onto the Internet for others’ consumption. We text, email, scroll, and post our way through meetings, meals and milestones, multitasking, somehow creating more time and yet realizing our opportunities for refreshment and authentic relationship are shrinking as our expectations for productivity are ever expanding. We are privy to the life events of our high school teammates, but are unable to verbalize our suffering in the presence of another, face to face, sans a keyboard. My writings critique this growing phenomena through a lens of theological anthropology. Our technocentrism is deeply contouring how we live, how we relate to one another, and how we engage in work and leisure, and prompts us to ponder what our dependence on technology means for us as human beings. Through a theological exploration of human relationship and Sabbath, I will explore how technocentrism is thwarting our theosis, both individually and societally, and offer suggestions for how we can best appropriate technological advances in communication toward better bearing the image of God in our familial, social, and professional lives.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Health related effects of Internet Addiction on Medical students in a Tertiary care center

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-150
Author(s):  
Garima Kaur ◽  
Sarama Saha ◽  
Anindya Das ◽  
Manisha Naithani
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Internet Addiction ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Internet Usage ◽  
Health Profile ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Health Related

Background: Internet usage has increased exponentially in recent years. This growing use of internet has become worrisome as to whether to consider this excessive use as an addiction and if it negatively impacts one’s physical, mental and social health Aim: To investigate the prevalence of internet addiction and its association with health related factors in Medical students. Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample size of 250. The students were asked to self-administer a semi-structured proforma regarding internet usage, Young’s IAT and Duke’s Health Profile. Young’s IAT was used to measure the addition level. Duke’s Health Profile was used to assess the physical, mental and social status. Result: 250 students participated in the study, 62% male and 38% female. 86% were found to be average online user and 1.2% had scores of category of Internet addiction. There was a significantly positive association between monthly expenditure and Young Score Grade. Those falling in category of Internet Addiction had low physical, mental and general health score and high Anxiety and Depression Score. Conclusion: From this study it can be concluded that internet addiction may have negative impact on physical, mental and social well-being of Medical students.

Affective attitudes towards health are more ambivalent among older adolescents

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S429-S430
Author(s):  
G. Arina ◽  
M. Iosifyan ◽  
L. Pechnikova ◽  
V. Nikolaeva
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Negative Emotions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Risky Behaviors ◽  
Color Test ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Affective Attitudes ◽  
Older Adolescents ◽  
Attitudinal Ambivalence ◽  
Health Related

IntroductionAttitudinal ambivalence is a mediator between attitudes and health behaviors. The present study contributes to our understanding of affective attitudes ambivalence.ObjectivesWe studied the ambivalence of affective attitudes towards health among adolescents.AimsWe compared the affective attitudes ambivalence between younger (10–14 years) and older (15–16 years) adolescents.MethodsOlder (n = 51, Mage = 15.09 ± 0.30) and younger adolescents (n = 28, Mage = 12.96 ± 0.99) performed a modified Etkind Color Test. We calculated the associations between 13 factors related to health (e.g. sport, risky behavior) and positive emotions, as well as the associations between same factors and negative emotions. Thompson, Zanna and Griffin ambivalence index was a measure of attitudinal ambivalence.ResultsAmong younger adolescents all 13 correlations between negative and positive attitudes towards health related factors were significant and negative: −0.402 < r < −0.804 (which means the greater is the association between a word and positive emotions, the smaller is the association between the same word and negative emotions; and vice versa). Only 5 correlations were significant and negative among older adolescents (−0.209 < r < −0.463): environment, risky behaviors, family, sleep, my psychological well-being.The difference in ambivalence indexes was significant in two groups of adolescents [F(14,64) = 5.97, P = −0.0001]. Younger adolescents had significantly lower ambivalence indexes in affective attitudes towards all 13 factors.ConclusionsOlder adolescents had more ambivalent affective attitudes towards health related factors compared to younger adolescents.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals Relevance of Traditional Indian Medical Concepts in Psychosomatic Medicine

2017 ◽  
Vol 53 (03) ◽  
pp. 148-155
Author(s):  
Mamta Sood ◽  
Saurabh K Singh ◽  
Rakesh K Chadda
Keyword(s):  
Psychosomatic Medicine ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Close Link ◽  
Traditional System ◽  
Mind And Body ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Government ◽  
Set Up

AbstractTraditional medicine comprises of health related knowledge, skill and practices indigenous to different cultures. India has a rich heritage of traditional system of medicine that emphasizes the close link between mind and body like the psychosomatic medicine. The government of India has set up a department of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy). The importance of life style, dietary and environmental factors in the development of various psychosomatic disorders has been emphasized in all the Indian traditional systems of medicine. Although studies have shown acceptability and beneficial role of traditional medicinal practices, efforts should be made to tease out and conduct research on the practices, which can help physicians in improving well-being of the patients. More rigorous research is required in the direction to generate evidence base for these practices so that their full potential can be realized.

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