The Impact of Brief Motivational Intervention and Gender among Injured Drinkers in the ED

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 443-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
P A. Minugh
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Intervention ◽  
Brief Motivational Intervention ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals A randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of a brief motivational intervention to promote breastfeeding in postpartum depression

2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Franco-Antonio ◽  
E. Santano-Mogena ◽  
S. Chimento-Díaz ◽  
P. Sánchez-García ◽  
S. Cordovilla-Guardia
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Breastfeeding Duration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Motivational Intervention ◽  
Brief Motivational Intervention ◽  
Duration Of Breastfeeding ◽  
The Impact

AbstractPostpartum depression (PPD) is the most frequent psychiatric complication during the postnatal period. According to existing evidence, an association exists between the development of PPD and the maintenance of breastfeeding. A brief motivational intervention (bMI), based on the motivational interview, seems effective in promoting breastfeeding. The objective of this study was to analyse the impact of a bMI aiming to promote breastfeeding on the development of PPD and explore the mediating/moderating roles of breastfeeding and breastfeeding self-efficacy in the effect of the intervention on developing PPD. Eighty-eight women who gave birth by vaginal delivery and started breastfeeding during the immediate postpartum period were randomly assigned to the intervention group (bMI) or control group (breastfeeding education). Randomisation by minimisation was carried out. The breastfeeding duration was longer in the intervention group (11.06 (± 2.94) weeks vs 9.02 (± 4.44), p = 0.013). The bMI was associated with a lower score on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, with a regression β coefficient of − 2.12 (95% CI − 3.82; − 0.41). A part of this effect was mediated by the effect of the intervention on the duration of breastfeeding (mediation/moderation index β = − 0.57 (95% CI − 1.30; − 0.04)). These findings suggest that a bMI aiming to promote breastfeeding has a positive impact preventing PPD mainly due to its effectiveness in increasing the duration of breastfeeding.

THE IMPACT OF BRIEF MOTIVATIONAL INTERVENTION AT THE START OF AN OUTPATIENT DAY PROGRAMME FOR ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

2000 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Dench ◽  
Gerald Bennett
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Dependence ◽  
Readiness To Change ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Drinking Behaviour ◽  
Motivational Intervention ◽  
Problem Recognition ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Brief Motivational Intervention ◽  
Motivation For Change ◽  
The Impact

Motivational intervention, a strategy to increase motivation for change, was tested as an addition to treatment at the start of an outpatient programme for alcohol dependence. Admissions to the programme were randomly allocated to either a motivational or educational procedure. The three motivational constructs of the SOCRATES-8A Readiness to Change questionnaire (Ambivalence about change, Recognition of problems, Taking Steps to change) were used as measures of motivation for change. At one week post-intervention, motivational participants reported significantly greater levels of problem recognition. The motivational group's post-intervention scores were significantly higher on the Taking Steps scale and significantly lower on the Ambivalence scale. There was no difference on measures of engagement in treatment or drop-out from the outpatient treatment programme. For the population as a whole, a relatively low pre-intervention score on the Ambivalence scale was predictive of drop-out. Results support the efficacy of motivational intervention for decreasing self-reported levels of ambivalence about change and for increasing problem recognition and taking steps towards change. More detailed research with a longer follow-up period is needed to determine whether this has any impact on other vectors of motivation for change, including participation in treatment, outcome expectancy and drinking behaviour.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Contact precautions for colonisation with multidrug-resistant organisms and haemodialysis patient quality of life and mood: a pilot case-control study

2019 ◽  
pp. 19-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rathika Krishnasamy
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Social Function ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Contact Precautions ◽  
Dialysis Vintage ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Organisms ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

Background: The rate of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) colonisation in dialysis populations has increased over time. This study aimed to assess the effect of contact precautions and isolation on quality of life and mood for haemodialysis (HD) patients colonised with MDRO. Methods: Patients undergoing facility HD completed the Kidney Disease Quality of Life (KDQOL–SFTM), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Personal Wellbeing-Index Adult (PWI-A). Patients colonised with MDRO were case-matched by age and gender with patients not colonised. Results: A total of 16 MDRO-colonised patients were matched with 16 controls. Groups were well matched for demographics and co-morbidities, other than a trend for older dialysis vintage in the MDRO group [7.2 years (interquartile range 4.6–10.0) compared to 3.2 (1.4–7.6) years, p=0.05]. Comparing MDRO-positive with negative patients, physical (30.5±10.7 vs. 34.6±7.3; p=0.2) and mental (46.5±11.2 vs. 48.5±12.5; p = 0.6) composite scores were not different between groups. The MDRO group reported poorer sleep quality (p=0.01) and sleep patterns (p=0.05), and lower social function (p=0.02). BDI scores were similar (MDRO-positive 10(3.5–21.0) vs. MDRO-negative 12(6.5–16.0), p=0.6). PWI-A scores were also similar in both groups; however, MDRO patients reported lower scores for “feeling safe”, p=0.03. Conclusion: While overall scores of quality of life and depression were similar between groups, the MDRO group reported poorer outcomes in sleep and social function. A larger cohort and qualitative interviews may give more detail of the impact of contact precautions and isolation on HD patients. The necessity for contact precautions for different MDRO needs consideration.

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