scholarly journals Frontline Nurses Experiences of the Covid-19 Pandemic - A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (38) ◽  
pp. 3327-3332
Author(s):  
Ahmed S. Alkarani ◽  
Ahmed AbdElbagy Ibrahem ◽  
Hajar A. Alasmari ◽  
Rzan A. Alghamdi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Future Potential ◽  
Role Of Nursing ◽  
Face Time

BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had unquestionably caused a massive crisis worldwide. This pandemic had obstructed nearly all aspects of the population’s lives and widely affected healthcare institutions, especially nurses, who are the frontline fighters of the pandemic. Their presence and duties are crucial in controlling the pandemic. Therefore, the study was done to explore the experiences of nurses in delivering healthcare throughout the pandemic and the objectives of this research were to a) explore the experience of frontline nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and b) to understand how COVID-19 had affected frontline nurses. METHODS This study is a qualitative study reviewed and approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Taif University, Saudi Arabia, under the application code: 42 - 174. The total number of participants were twenty-four nurses from King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif city, Saudi Arabia. The study conducted semi-structured interviews and the data was obtained via face time. The average time of the interview was between 40 and 60 minutes. RESULTS The results indicated two major themes. First, the negative effects of COVID-19 on nurses, which included fear of infection and transmission of the disease, challenging working conditions and a change in social lifestyle. The second theme is the positive impact of the Covid pandemic on nurses, which included increased awareness of the role of nursing in society, an increase in nurses' self-confidence and the strength of support from nursing directors. CONCLUSIONS COVID-19 has had an impact on nurses, both physically and mentally. They have struggled with factors surrounding their occupation and personal lives. It is well established that this pandemic has had more drawbacks than favourable outcomes with regard to nurses. Nevertheless, the funding and development that nurses obtained have improved their professional skills, experience and acceptance of future potential outbreaks. KEY WORDS Nurses Experience of COVID-19, A Qualitative Study, Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Home-based pulmonary rehabilitation for people with COPD: A qualitative study reporting the patient perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aroub Lahham ◽  
Christine F McDonald ◽  
Ajay Mahal ◽  
Annemarie L Lee ◽  
Catherine J Hill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Pulmonary Rehabilitation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Home Setting ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Home Based

This study aimed to document the perspective of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who underwent home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (HBPR) in a clinical trial. In this qualitative study, open-ended questions explored participants’ views regarding HBPR. Thirteen semi-structured interviews were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. Major themes from interviews included the positive impact of HBPR on physical fitness, breathing and mood. Participants valued the flexibility and convenience of the programme. Participants also highlighted the importance of social support received, both from the physiotherapist over the phone and from family and friends who encouraged their participation. Reported challenges were difficulties in initiating exercise, lack of variety in training and physical incapability. While most participants supported the home setting, one participant would have preferred receiving supervised exercise training at the hospital. Participants also reported that HBPR had helped establish an exercise routine and improved their disease management. This study suggests that people with COPD valued the convenience of HBPR, experienced positive impacts on physical fitness and symptoms and felt supported by their community and programme staff. This highly structured HBPR model may be acceptable to some people with COPD as an alternative to centre-based pulmonary rehabilitation.

scholarly journals Exploring the Potential Factors Influencing the Adoption of M-Government Services in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raed Alotaibi ◽  
Luke Houghton ◽  
Kuldeep Sandhu
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Government Services ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Tam Model ◽  
Potential Factors

<p>In Saudi Arabia, Mobile government (m-government) is in its infancy. This study aims to explore potential factors influencing adoption of m-government services in Saudi Arabia to improve future implementation. The review of the relevant literature revealed a lack of research regarding the factors that may potentially influence the adoption m-government services in Saudi Arabia by using TAM model based on the perspective of experts in Yesser. To examine relationships between external factors and behavioural intention to use (BIU) in the TAM model, a qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with five experts from Yesser. Analysis demonstrated that the factors of trustworthiness, usage experience, awareness and security might influence the adoption of m-government services in Saudi Arabia. The results of the qualitative study also demonstrated that enjoyment does not influence the adoption of m-government services in Saudi Arabia. These findings may help decision makers in Saudi government to improve future implementation of m-government services.</p>

scholarly journals Understanding Relationship between Milestone and Decision-Making in Project Management: A Qualitative Study among Project Managers in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umar Altahtooh ◽  
Thamir Alaskar
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Project Managers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Pragmatic Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the importance of milestone as a key knowledge in project management, there has been lack of research to understand the relationship between milestones and decision-making. This paper presents a pragmatic research context that aims understanding the nature of milestones and their relationship with different decision-making structures and responsibilities across projects. Data were collected through 14 semi-structured interviews with project managers and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings explore the concepts of project milestones among project managers in Saudi Arabia. The paper finds that there is a relationship between milestones and the impact on decision-making.

Factors that promote and impede other-sex friendships: a qualitative study of Iranian adolescent girls

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasim Bahrami ◽  
Masoumeh Sibmar ◽  
William M. Bukowski ◽  
AbouAli Vedadhir ◽  
Bianca Panarello
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Public Places ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Different Levels

Abstract Aim: The aim of this study was to identify factors that promote and impede other-sex (OS) friendships in adolescent girls. Methods: A qualitative study conducted with 20 adolescent girls recruited in public places in Tehran, Iran. Information was collected through semi-structured interviews and coded via the conventional qualitative content analysis approach. Results: Four factors were identified that appeared to promote entry into OS friendships. These factors include (a) a poor understanding of perceived risks, (b) weak religious beliefs, (c) processes of identity formation, and (d) low self-esteem. In addition, six factors appeared to impede entry into these friendships: (a) self-confidence, (b) prioritizing education, (c) maintaining particular entertainment preferences, (d) awareness of prior unpleasant experiences with boys, (e) having strong religious convictions, and (f) shaming from significant others. Conclusion: These findings provide unique insights into the factors that stem from different levels of social complexity, which affect participation in a fundamental form of human experience.

scholarly journals A Proposed Planning Concept for Public Open Space Provision in Saudi Arabia: A Study of Three Saudi Cities

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5970
Author(s):  
Abdullah Addas ◽  
Ahmad Maghrabi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
City Planning ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
User Preferences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Landscape Characteristics ◽  
Social Wellbeing ◽  
Per Capita

Public open spaces (POS) have an essential positive impact on cities and their residents. These spaces play a critical role in enhancing users’ physical, mental, and social wellbeing. In addition, POS improve city resilience and economic value, and act as part of the city’s visual amenities. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is taking many approaches to enhance quality of life in all its cities through initiatives such as increasing the POS area per capita. Several studies have examined the importance of the accessibility of POS in addressing users’ needs. In this study, we measured the per capita area and accessibility of POS in the three megacities Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah. We also collected data on user preferences for the use of POS through semi-structured interviews, observations, and an online questionnaire. This study suggests that the country needs to establish its own POS planning approach based on users’ desires and behaviors when using POS, as well as the country’s social characteristics, and to depend not only on standard international planning approaches. The paper recommends considering the possibility of increasing POS by creating typologies of these spaces based on each city’s landscape characteristics. This proposal will have a major impact on city planning and design in Saudi Arabia. In addition, it will make the Saudi cities livable and have a positive impact on the physical, mental, and social wellbeing of the population.

scholarly journals ‘Most of industry's shutting down up here. . .’: Employability Initiatives to Tackle Worklessness in Areas of Low Labour Market Demand

2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 337-353 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. E. Joyce ◽  
K. E. Smith ◽  
C. Sullivan ◽  
C. Bambra
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Government Policy ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Market Demand ◽  
Demand Side ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Intervention Programme ◽  
Self Confidence

Employability initiatives are becoming increasingly popular in government discourse as a means of tackling worklessness. Here we discuss the findings of a small-scale, qualitative study which mapped the impacts of a multi-intervention programme on participants’ health, wellbeing and employability. Each of the 13 interventions was independently appraised through focus groups or semi-structured interviews. Thematic analyses revealed that participants from all interventions reported increased self-confidence, with several individuals suggesting that project involvement had facilitated their movement into the labour market. While the findings illustrate some positive outcomes, we argue that government policy needs to consider more carefully strategies that also address the demand side of the labour market.

scholarly journals What Are the Sources and Negative Effects of Assistant Principals’ Work Intensification?

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110475
Author(s):  
Ramazan Cansoy ◽  
Muhammet Emin Türkoğlu ◽  
Abdullah Balıkçı
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Assistant Principals ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Work Family Conflict ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Work Habits ◽  
Social Events ◽  
Work Intensification ◽  
Work Family

This study sought to provide an understanding of the sources of work intensification and its effects on assistant principals in Turkey, and the coping strategies they use. The participants of this qualitative study were a sample of 18 assistant principals. The current qualitative study was based on semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was performed through descriptive and content analysis. This study revealed that assistant principals had work intensification related to heavy paperwork, a variety of administrative affairs, a variety of tasks, school size, and lack of experience. Assistant principals’ work intensification caused negative psychological and physical health, work-family conflict, limited social relationships, and a decrease in professional commitment. Assistant principals spent time with their families, engaged in task sharing, received support from colleagues, took part in various social events, planned work habits and managed priorities to reduce the negative effects of work intensification.

scholarly journals The Limbo Atmosphere in operating room settings Caused by Disruptive Behaviors: A Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sahar Mirzaei ◽  
Marzieh Pazokian ◽  
Foroozan Atashzadeh-Shoorideh ◽  
Seyed Amir Hosein Pishgooie
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Disruptive Behaviors ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Team Working ◽  
Operating Room Nurses ◽  
Great Pressure ◽  
And Performance

Abstract Background Operating room nurses are one of the groups frequently expose to Disruptive Behaviors in different situations in the operating rooms that have different impacts on them and their performance. Recognition of DBs and their effects can help to offer strategies for better management of these behaviors. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Iranian operating room nurses regarding Disruptive Behaviors in operating room settings.Methods This is a descriptive qualitative study conducted in university hospitals in Tehran. The data were collected by deep semi-structured interviews with a total number of 17 operating room nurses selected purposefully. Finally, the data were analyzed with the conventional content analysis approach.Results Five categories were extracted from the study, including "activity in a poisonous atmosphere", "role subtraction", "escape to a safe margin", "adaptation to stay calm", and "Indirect confrontation". Finally, a theme was "struggle in a limbo Atmosphere caused by Disruptive Behaviors".Conclusion Under great pressure of surgeon’s Disruptive Behaviors, operating room nurses were struggling to maintain their balance and performance at possible. Considering the effect of Disruptive Behavior, it seems necessary to take training measures for improving team-working in operation room settings. Besides, monitoring and follow-up such behaviors according to negative effects is necessary.

scholarly journals IMPLIKASI HUKUMAN FIZIKAL TERHADAP ANAK DALAM MASYARAKAT MELAYU JOHOR, MALAYSIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-142
Author(s):  
Aizathul Hani Abd Hamid ◽  
Mohamad Hafis Amat Simin ◽  
Khairol Anuar Kamri
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Physical Punishment ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Family ◽  
Cultural Themes ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Paper Method

Physical punishment is a form of discipline for children who have become a part of Malay’s culture.  Even the physical punishment is considered as irrelevant due to the negative effect that received by children, there are still a segment of community who practiced the culture till today. The objective of the discussions is to observe the acceptance of children towards physical and to analyze the implications of the practice of physical punishment of children in the Malay community in Johor. This qualitative study using ethnographic research methods and data was collected by the pen-paper method and finally the data is analyzed by Discovering Cultural Themes Analysis. The studied were started on July 2015 to January 2016. The study found that acceptance of Physical Punishment among children are depends on the family surrounding. Children will agree about the culture of physical punishment if their family already practiced the culture and they will not agree if their family does not practice the physical punishment toward them at all. Physical punishment was found to have a positive impact on immediately behavior change and resolve the problem of child stubbornness. There are also the negative effects of physical punishment such as the child will misunderstand the messages, assume physical punishment as parent’s attention and children will rebel. In conclusion, the implications of physical punishment are depends on the acceptance attitude of children towards physical punishment.

scholarly journals Social campaigns to encourage responsible fashion consumption: qualitative study with university students

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 153-169
Author(s):  
Janneth-Arley Palacios-Chavarro ◽  
Fernando Marroquín-Ciendúa ◽  
Ricardo Bohórquez-Lazdhaluz
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Resource Depletion ◽  
Empirical Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Responsible Consumption

A fruitful line of research on responsible consumption has recently emerged due to a concern for and interest in environmental issues and the growing resource depletion, providing an opportunity for communications to influence human behavior toward environmental protection. This paper shows the design, implementation, and impact assessment of two social campaigns aimed to inform the public of the effects of an overconsumption of clothing and encourage responsible consumption. We designed a non-experimental, descriptive, qualitative study based on 30 semi-structured interviews with university students in Bogotá, Colombia, from variables such as campaigns’ message, behavioral intentions, and relationship with the social and environmental context. The results show the students’ unawareness of overconsumption but suggest a positive impact on their intentions to increase responsible apparel consumption. This study contributes to empirical knowledge of better alternatives for effective messages that favor responsible consumption.

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