The housing first technical assistance and training (HFTAT) implementation strategy: outcomes from a mixed methods study of three programs

In this mixed-methods study, we analyzed data from 351 couple therapists who completed our Therapists' Experiences Treating Infidelity (TETI) survey. The present survey is a follow-up of previous iterations that examined therapists' attitudes toward infidelity and affair recovery treatment. Our TETI survey provided additional questions pertaining to therapists' personal history with affairs and perceptions on current research and training standards. Results showed that various therapist and couple factors serve to impede affair recovery treatment. Additionally, this survey revealed several similarities in therapists' attitudes from prior surveys, despite decades having passed between when the present survey and previous versions. In this article, we (a) outline findings from this mixed-methods survey, (b) discuss implications for the field, and (c) offer directions for future research.

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Integrative Medicine in General Practice in Australia: A Mixed-Methods Study Exploring Education Pathways and Training Needs

Global Advances in Health and Medicine ◽

10.1177/21649561211037594 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 216495612110375

Author(s):

Carolyn Ee ◽

Kate Templeman ◽

Amy Forth ◽

Vicki Kotsirilos ◽

Gillian Singleton ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

General Practitioners ◽

Integrative Medicine ◽

Informal Education ◽

Education And Training ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

And Training ◽

Advanced Skills

Background Globally, a substantial proportion of general practitioners (GPs) incorporate integrative medicine (IM) into their clinical practice. Objective This study aimed to map the IM education and training pathways and needs of a cohort of Australian GPs who are members of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners’ IM Specific Interest Network, which is a group of GPs with interest in IM. Methods We conducted a mixed-methods study comprising of an online, cross-sectional survey supplemented with in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data from the survey and interviews were initially analysed separately and then combined. Results Eighty-three (83) of 505 eligible GPs/GPs in training (16.4%) participated in the survey, and 15 GPs were interviewed. Results from the two datasets either converged or were complementary. Almost half (47%) of survey respondents had undertaken formal undergraduate or postgraduate IM education, a short course (63%), informal education (71%) or self-education (54%), in at least one of 20 IM modalities listed. Interviewees affirmed there was no single education pathway in IM. Survey respondents who identified as practicing IM were significantly more likely to have IM education, positive attitudes towards IM, particularly natural products, and higher self-rated IM knowledge and competencies. However, knowledge gaps were identified in professional skills domains of population health and context, and organisational and legal dimensions of applied IM practice. Interviewees also highlighted a range of professional and systemic barriers to the practice of IM, education, and training. There was broad support for recognition of IM as a sub-specialty through formalised post-graduate training and accreditation. Most survey respondents (62%) expressed interest in post-fellowship recognition of GPs with advanced skills in IM. Conclusion Our findings demonstrate that it is important to define best practice in IM for GPs in Australia and provide a standardised pathway towards recognition of advanced skills in IM.

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Transforming training into practice with the conflict management framework: a mixed methods study

BMJ Paediatrics Open ◽

10.1136/bmjpo-2021-001088 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. e001088

Author(s):

Oscar Lyons ◽

Liz Forbat ◽

Esse Menson ◽

Julia C Chisholm ◽

Kate Pryde ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Conflict Management ◽

Management Training ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Post Intervention ◽

Management Framework ◽

Semistructured Interviews ◽

Conflict Management Training ◽

Effective Adjunct ◽

And Training

ObjectiveTo implement and evaluate the use of the conflict management framework (CMF) in four tertiary UK paediatric services.DesignMixed methods multisite evaluation including prospective pre and post intervention collection of conflict data alongside semistructured interviews.SettingEight inpatient or day care wards across four tertiary UK paediatric services.InterventionsThe two-stage CMF was used in daily huddles to prompt the recognition and management of conflict.ResultsConflicts were recorded for a total of 67 weeks before and 141 weeks after implementation of the CMF across the four sites. 1000 episodes of conflict involving 324 patients/families across the four sites were recorded. After implementation of the CMF, time spent managing episodes of conflict around the care of a patient was decreased by 24% (p<0.001) (from 73 min to 55 min) and the estimated cost of this staff time decreased by 20% (p<0.02) (from £26 to £21 sterling per episode of conflict). This reduction occurred despite conflict episodes after implementation of the CMF having similar severity to those before implementation. Semistructured interviews highlighted the importance of broad multidisciplinary leadership and training to embed a culture of proactive and collaborative conflict management.ConclusionsThe CMF offers an effective adjunct to conflict management training, reducing time spent managing conflict and the associated staff costs.

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Absorption and openness to experience: An everyday tale of traits, states, and consciousness change with music

Music and Consciousness 2 ◽

10.1093/oso/9780198804352.003.0014 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 233-253

Author(s):

Ruth Herbert

Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Individual Differences ◽

Daily Life ◽

Openness To Experience ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Personality Characteristics ◽

Subjective Experiences ◽

Five Dimension ◽

State Models ◽

And Training

In what ways may individual differences in personality, age, and training shape subjective experiences with and of music? And how far is it possible to determine whether particular personality characteristics may predict the capacity for certain subtle shifts of consciousness such as episodes of spontaneous, effortless involvement? This chapter examines the construct of openness (the fifth and most variably defined ‘Big Five’ dimension) and the associated subconstruct of absorption, both of which have attracted increasing attention from researchers in the last five years. Drawing on a subset of findings from a mixed-methods study of 10–18 year olds’ involvement in music in daily life, the chapter outlines what trait and state models can and cannot reveal about the phenomenology of musical consciousness.

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Social Network Decay as Potential Recovery from Homelessness: A Mixed Methods Study in Housing First Programming

Social Sciences ◽

10.3390/socsci6030096 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 96 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Elizabeth Golembiewski ◽

Dennis Watson ◽

Lisa Robison ◽

John Coberg II

Keyword(s):

Social Network ◽

Mixed Methods ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Housing First

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DEVELOPING A GLOBAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR BEING PREPARED TO RESPOND TO MARINE POLLUTION SPILLS1

International Oil Spill Conference Proceedings ◽

10.7901/2169-3358-1997-1-521 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 1997 (1) ◽

pp. 521-525

Author(s):

Joseph Edward Slater ◽

Patrick J. Murray ◽

Steven A. Troy

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Implementation Strategy ◽

Technical Assistance ◽

Oil Pollution ◽

Marine Pollution ◽

Information Services ◽

International Convention ◽

Coordination Center ◽

Global Training ◽

And Training

ABSTRACT On May 13, 1995, the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation, 1990 (OPRC) of the International Maritime Organization (1MO) came into force. The main objectives of the OPRC are to facilitate international cooperation and mutual assistance in preparing for and responding to major oil pollution incidents and to encourage states to develop and maintain the capability to deal with oil pollution emergencies. The functions assigned to the Oil Pollution Coordination Center located in IMO's Marine Environment Division include providing information services, education and training, technical services, and technical assistance to states. The OPRC convention obliges governments to establish a program of exercises for oil pollution response organizations and training of relevant personnel. It also called on IMO to develop a comprehensive training program in cooperation with interested governments and industry. This paper discusses the progress achieved in the development of the training program, which consists of the IMO model courses on marine pollution preparedness and response, and gives an overview of its implementation strategy.

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Development and testing of an implementation strategy for a complex housing intervention: protocol for a mixed methods study

Implementation Science ◽

10.1186/s13012-014-0138-4 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Dennis P Watson ◽

Jeani Young ◽

Emily Ahonen ◽

Huiping Xu ◽

Macey Henderson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Implementation Strategy ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Intervention Protocol ◽

Complex Housing

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Paramedics working in a prison-based healthcare setting: an exploratory mixed methods study

British Paramedic Journal ◽

10.29045/14784726.2020.12.4.4.1 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Lewis Johnson

Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Prison Population ◽

Healthcare Setting ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Medical Emergencies ◽

Positive Effect ◽

Role Implementation ◽

And Training

Background: Prison healthcare departments recently started recruiting paramedics to assist in dealing with a rise in medical emergencies largely attributed to an aging prison population and an increase in novel psychoactive substance misuse. There has been little research investigating the paramedic role in this setting. This study aims to explore the strengths and limitations of employing paramedics within the prison healthcare setting from the perspectives of non-paramedic colleagues.Methods: An exploratory mixed methods study was conducted in a UK category B remand prison, focusing on the opinions and observations of current healthcare and custodial staff. Paper questionnaires were completed by 32 members of staff and semi-structured interviews were conducted with two participants.Results: Seven global themes were identified within the qualitative data: management of medical responses; effect of a specialist role; effect on ambulance escorts; contribution to professionalism within the department; effect on the role of other healthcare staff; prisoner interaction with paramedics; and difficulties encountered in role implementation. Of the 32 participants, 31 believe paramedics have had an overall positive effect on the provision of healthcare, with a variety of reasons explored.Conclusion: In a small exploratory study, it is suggested that paramedics possess the relevant skills and training to offer a meaningful contribution to the provision of prison healthcare; however, further research is required to explore the full scope of their contribution in this setting.

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