Qualitative Assessment Of The Implementation Of A 12-week Game-based At-home Intervention For Young Children

Thirty children, age 36 to 83 months, were interviewed to ascertain the extent of their awareness of their orthopedic disability. Parent and teacher interviews were conducted to determine types and frequencies of discussions about the child's disability. Results supported previous findings that age of the child was significantly correlated with a child's awareness of differences and disability. However, additional findings indicated that occurrence of discussions on disabilities at home, but not at school, was significantly correlated with awareness. Implications of the findings for home and school discussions are discussed.

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Mother's Perspective About Using the Gadget Safeness for Children

JPUD - Jurnal Pendidikan Usia Dini ◽

10.21009/jpud.142.09 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 313-320

Author(s):

Colti Sistiarani ◽

Bambang Hariyadi ◽

Saudin Yuniarno ◽

Endo Dardjito

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Young Children ◽

Digital Technology ◽

Media Use ◽

Parental Mediation ◽

Early Years ◽

Special Issue ◽

Children's Media ◽

At Home

The rapid development of technology makes it easier for mothers to provide stimulation related to growth and development using gadgets. However, parental knowledge is needed about the safe limits of using a gadget in early childhood. This study aims to determine the perspective and behavior of mothers about the use of gadgets in toddlers. The method used is quantitative research with a cross-sectional approach. The participants of this study were thirty-one mothers who have early childhood and who are empowering family welfare. The inclusion criteria were mothers who agreed to be respondents, the exclusion criteria for mothers who did not have gadgets. This study uses a questionnaire measurement instrument for data collection. Data analysis was performed univariate and bivariate using the chi-square test. The results of the study concluded that the mother's knowledge regarding the safety of using a gadget was still lacking, with a value of around 54.8%, while the mother's behavior related to the same thing was better, which was around 58.1%. The relationship test shows that there is a strong enough relationship between maternal knowledge and maternal behavior in introducing or using gadgets in toddlers. Keywords: Early Childhood, Mother Perspective, Gadget Safeness References Appel, M. (2012). Are heavy users of computer games and social media more computer literate? Computers and Education, 59(4), 1339–1349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compedu.2012.06.004 Bandura, A. (1977). Social learning theory. Prentice-Hall. Cingel, D. P., & Krcmar, M. (2013). Predicting Media Use in Very Young Children: The Role of Demographics and Parent Attitudes. Communication Studies, 64(4), 374–394. https://doi.org/10.1080/10510974.2013.770408 Connell, S. L., Lauricella, A. R., & Wartella, E. (2015). 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Family Attitudes About Tobacco Smoke Exposure of Young Children at Home

MCN The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing ◽

10.1097/01.nmc.0000269568.17432.72 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 32 (3) ◽

pp. 178-183 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Yvonne Yousey

Keyword(s):

Young Children ◽

Tobacco Smoke ◽

Smoke Exposure ◽

Tobacco Smoke Exposure ◽

Family Attitudes ◽

At Home

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Rehabilitation Exergames: Use of Motion Sensing and Machine Learning to Quantify Exercise Performance in Healthy Volunteers

JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies ◽

10.2196/17289 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. e17289

Author(s):

Reza Haghighi Osgouei ◽

David Soulsby ◽

Fernando Bello

Keyword(s):

Machine Learning ◽

Exercise Program ◽

Machine Learning Algorithms ◽

Qualitative Assessment ◽

Shoulder Abduction ◽

General View ◽

Skeleton Model ◽

Movement Data ◽

Hip Abduction ◽

At Home

Background Performing physiotherapy exercises in front of a physiotherapist yields qualitative assessment notes and immediate feedback. However, practicing the exercises at home lacks feedback on how well patients are performing the prescribed tasks. The absence of proper feedback might result in patients performing the exercises incorrectly, which could worsen their condition. We present an approach to generate performance scores to enable tracking the progress by both the patient at home and the physiotherapist in the clinic. Objective This study aims to propose the use of 2 machine learning algorithms, dynamic time warping (DTW) and hidden Markov model (HMM), to quantitatively assess the patient’s performance with respect to a reference. Methods Movement data were recorded using a motion sensor (Kinect V2), capable of detecting 25 joints in the human skeleton model, and were compared with those of a reference. A total of 16 participants were recruited to perform 4 different exercises: shoulder abduction, hip abduction, lunge, and sit-to-stand exercises. Their performance was compared with that of a physiotherapist as a reference. Results Both algorithms showed a similar trend in assessing participant performance. However, their sensitivity levels were different. Although DTW was more sensitive to small changes, HMM captured a general view of the performance, being less sensitive to the details. Conclusions The chosen algorithms demonstrated their capacity to objectively assess the performance of physical therapy. HMM may be more suitable in the early stages of a physiotherapy program to capture and report general performance, whereas DTW could be used later to focus on the details. The scores enable the patient to monitor their daily performance. They can also be reported back to the physiotherapist to track and assess patient progress, provide feedback, and adjust the exercise program if needed.

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Taiwanese Mothers' Motivations for Teaching English to Their Young Children at Home

Child Studies in Diverse Contexts ◽

10.5723/csdc.2012.2.2.133 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 133-144 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yi-Chen Lan ◽

Jane Torr ◽

Sheila Degotardi

Keyword(s):

Young Children ◽

Teaching English ◽

At Home

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The Ability of Latin Letter Recognition in Early Children in Raudhatul Atfhal Annajamissa'adah Medan Tembung

Budapest International Research and Critics Institute (BIRCI-Journal) Humanities and Social Sciences ◽

10.33258/birci.v3i2.892 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 791-798

Author(s):

Yuni Sitorus

Keyword(s):

Early Childhood ◽

Young Children ◽

Letter Recognition ◽

Learning Activities ◽

Process Learning ◽

Working Together ◽

The Media ◽

Teachers And Parents ◽

Latin Letter ◽

At Home

The background of the problem in this study is the ability to recognize Latin letters in early childhood in Raudhatul Atfhal Annajamissa'adah clay field and the teacher has not used an effective and efficient media in learning to recognize Latin letters. This study aims to process learning activities in the form of activities of teachers, students and parents in the ability to recognize Latin letters in early childhood in Raudhatul Atfhal Annajamissa'adah clay field through the process of learning the introduction of Latin letters in early childhood. The results showed that there were some weaknesses and strengths in learning Latin letters recognition. Because children lack enthusiasm in learning because the media conducted by teachers is less effective. Therefore there must be cooperation between parents of students and teachers so that students also study at home not only studying at Raudhatul Atfhal Annajamissa'adah clay field but at home must also be taught by parents so that the ability to recognize Latin letters can die. Because so far researchers see the lack of cooperation between teachers and parents in working together in educating young children in Raudhatul Atfhal Annajamissa'adah so the level of children's ability to recognize Latin letters is different.

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Views, experiences and attitudes of community-living older people towards the FIT-at-Home fall prevention programme: A qualitative interview study

International Journal of Health Professions ◽

10.2478/ijhp-2021-0004 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 37-47

Author(s):

Christian Müller ◽

Sindy Lautenschläger ◽

Christine Dörge

Keyword(s):

Older People ◽

Fall Prevention ◽

Mode Of Delivery ◽

Prevention Programme ◽

Community Living ◽

Home Modification ◽

Qualitative Interview Study ◽

Home Intervention ◽

People’S Perceptions ◽

At Home

Abstract Background For older people, poor balance and strength as well as environmental hazards are a major risk factor for falls. A lifestyle-integrated home-based physical exercise training and home modification intervention were developed for older people at risk of falling. Aim This study aimed to examine older people's perceptions of the FIT-at-Home fall prevention intervention in order to further develop the intervention's content, procedures and mode of delivery. Methods We conducted semi-structured interviews with individuals who participated in the falls prevention programme using the problem-centred interview method. The interviews were analysed in a deductive-inductive approach following Mayring's qualitative content analysis. Results Seven themes emerging from the data described different facets of older people's perceptions towards the intervention. Findings suggested that the participants accepted the FIT-at-Home intervention. Overall, the individuals regard the intervention as feasible and practicable. From the older people's view, it was an advantage that the exercises could be implemented at any time without additional aids or equipment in-house and it was not necessary to visit the occupational therapy practice. Older people's experiences showed that feelings of success have a positive effect on the willingness to exercise. A perceived barrier influencing the implementation of exercises among older people was their own laziness, their general state of health and illnesses, their daily mood or meteor sensitivity. Conclusion The FIT-at-Home intervention comprising balance and strength exercises and home modification is feasible and acceptable for community-living older people. Older people's feedback will help us to further refine the intervention.

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Cost-Effective Care Coordination for People With Dementia at Home

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz051 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Amber Willink ◽

Karen Davis ◽

Deirdre M Johnston ◽

Betty Black ◽

Melissa Reuland ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Community Health ◽

Care Coordination ◽

Care Management ◽

Comparison Group ◽

Health Workers ◽

Cost Effective ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Home Intervention ◽

Matched Comparison ◽

At Home

Abstract Background and Objectives People with dementia (PWD) represent some of the highest-need and highest-cost individuals living in the community. Maximizing Independence (MIND) at Home is a potentially cost-effective and scalable home-based dementia care coordination program that uses trained, nonclinical community workers as the primary contact between the PWD and their care partner, supported by a multidisciplinary clinical team with expertise in dementia care. Research Design and Methods Cost of care management services based on actual time spent by care management personnel over first 12 months of MIND at Home intervention was calculated for 342 MIND at Home recipients from Baltimore, Maryland and surrounding areas participating in a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) funded Health Care Innovation Award demonstration project. Difference-in-differences analysis of claims-based Medicaid spending of 120 dually-eligible MIND at Home participants with their propensity score matched comparison group (n = 360). Results The average cost per enrollee per month was $110, or $1,320 per annum. Medicaid expenditures of dually-eligible participants grew 1.12 percentage points per quarter more slowly than that of the matched comparison group. Most savings came from slower growth in inpatient and long-term nursing home use. Net of the cost of the 5-year MIND at Home intervention, 5-year Medicaid savings are estimated at $7,052 per beneficiary, a 1.12-fold return on investment. Discussion and Implications Managed care plans with the flexibility to engage community health workers could benefit from a low-cost, high-touch intervention to meet the needs of enrollees with dementia. Limitations for using and reimbursing community health workers exist in Medicare fee-for-service, which CMS should address to maximize benefit for PWD.

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