scholarly journals KELOMPOK DUKUNGAN UNTUK CAREGIVER ORANG DENGAN SKIZOFRENIA

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Adhityawarman Menaldi ◽  
Hellen Citra Dewi
Keyword(s):  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Treated Patient ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
New Knowledge ◽  
Positive Meaning ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Intervention Session

Caregiver’s burden not only affects the mental health of the caregiver, but also to the treated patient. This study aims to examine the effectivity of support group intervention to reduce caregiver burden among mothers of individuals with schizophrenia. The study used a quasi-experimental one-group, before-after (pretest-posttest) design, involving nine participants. The intervention consisted of four sessions, including pre and post-intervention session with three hours duration per session at average. Caregiver’s burden was measured using the Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI). Qualitative data on the participants’ experiences during intervention were collected using unstandardized nonstructured interview. Quantitative data were analyzed using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. The result shows that the interventions proved significantly reduced caregiver’s burden scores (Z = -2.67; p = 0.008). In addition, the participants reported more positive thoughts, better control on negative emotions, positive meaning, and new hope about their future after the intervention. Participants also reported to gain new knowledge, coping strategies skills as caregiver and how to take care of their children with schizophrenia.

scholarly journals An evaluation of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy sessions for people with dementia and a concomitant support group for their carers

Dementia ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 985-1003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Bailey ◽  
Paul Kingston ◽  
Simon Alford ◽  
Louise Taylor ◽  
Edward Tolhurst
Keyword(s):  
Support Groups ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Impact

This research aimed to ascertain the impact of a pragmatic Cognitive Stimulation Therapy course of 10 sessions on the cognitive function of people living with dementia and whether attending a concomitant carers support group was beneficial to carers. A mixed method quasi-experimental approach was adopted; data were collected pre- and post-intervention. The quantitative arm utilised three validated questionnaires rated by the carers. Qualitative data were collected via semi-structured interviews with carers regarding their perceptions of the impact of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and the carers support group. Quantitative data analysis found no statistically significant differences within or between groups. The qualitative data demonstrated that carers perceived Cognitive Stimulation Therapy had some benefits for the people living with dementia, especially social benefits. Carers also perceived that attending the carers support group was beneficial for them in terms of gaining a better understanding of dementia, developing coping skills and having peer support. The study was limited in scale and further research with a larger sample, using direct measures of the impact of Cognitive Stimulation Therapy with people living with dementia and supplementary research exploring which characteristic of carers support groups are effective would be worthwhile.

scholarly journals Prolonged grievers: A qualitative evaluation of a support group intervention

2013 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 299-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Friedrichsen ◽  
Yvonne Hajradinovic ◽  
Maria Jakobsson ◽  
Lars Sundberg ◽  
Monica Axmacher Jonsson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Support Group ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Main Process ◽  
Prolonged Grief ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Psychosocial Processes ◽  
Insight Into

AbstractObjective:The aim of this project was to study prolonged grievers psychosocial processes and experience during participation in a group intervention and 6–8 weeks after discontinuation. The intervention in this study was a group therapy with the aim of getting in contact with their pain and loss and confronting and working with this loss.Methods:Data was collected by using diaries and tape-recorded interviews, analyzed with grounded theory. The participants were 11 females between the ages of 33 and 71.Results:The main process that was found in the qualitative data was: Ambivalence when struggling and learning through work and rest towards a balance. Sub-processes were: To share and be confirmed in the group through sense of cohesion; To dare/venture to discover problems and solutions; To react when you get emotionally involved, and to compare and discover.Significance of results:This study gives insight into prolonged grievers' thinking, which is valuable knowledge. Rather than assuming that all individuals suffering from prolonged grief need the same treatment, we suggest that there should be a range of different therapies.

A Hospice-Based Bereavement Support Group Using Creative Arts

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Breffni McGuinness ◽  
Niamh Finucane ◽  
Amanda Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Support Group ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Randomized Control Trial ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Creative Arts ◽  
Bereavement Support ◽  
Combined Use ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Bereavement Support Group

There is evidence of the value of individual creative arts (art, drama, music, etc.) in helping people to cope with bereavement. However, there is a gap in the research on the effectiveness of the intentional, combined use of creative arts activities in bereavement support group intervention for adults. This article describes an exploratory study which assessed the effectiveness of using creative arts activities in an eight session support group intervention. A waiting list, randomized control trial supplemented by limited qualitative data was used. Evidence was found that the intervention did help participants’ ability to move between loss and restoration coping when they attended at least six of the eight sessions. However, the use of creative arts activities appears to be more suitable for some people than for others.

scholarly journals Promoting proactive bystander responses to racism and racial discrimination in primary schools: A mixed methods feasibility and acceptability study of the ‘Speak Out Against Racism’ program

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naomi Priest ◽  
Oishee Alam ◽  
Mandy Truong ◽  
Rachel Sharples ◽  
Jacqueline Nelson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Racial Discrimination ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
Racial Climate ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Prosocial Skills ◽  
Quasi Experimental

This study examines the feasibility and acceptability of ‘Speak out against racism (SOAR)’ program to promote effective bystander responses to racism in Australian primary schools. A mixed-methods, quasi-experimental design was used. Students in Years 5 and 6 (10-12 years) across six schools completed surveys pre- and post-intervention (N=645; 52% female, 6% Indigenous, 10% Middle Eastern, African, Latinx, Pacific Islander, 21% Asian, 52% Anglo/European). Quantitative data showed student prosocial skills and teacher inter-racial climate improved in intervention schools compared to comparison schools. Qualitative data highlighted teacher attitudinal and behaviour change regarding racism, and student reduced interpersonal racial discrimination, improved peer prosocial norms, commitment to anti-racism, knowledge of proactive bystander responses and confidence and self-efficacy to intervene to address racism.

Managing Caregiver Burden among Families of Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yemisi Okikiade Oyegbile ◽  
Petra Brysiewicz
Keyword(s):  
Renal Disease ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
End Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
The Family ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
End Stage

Family caregivers of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) play a significant role in providing substantial care for a prolonged period for their sick relatives, often with very limited resources, making it a difficult environment. Government support for family caregivers of patients with ESRD is lacking in Nigeria, increasing their vulnerability to caregiver burden and its consequences. An action research study using a complimentary mixed-method approach was used to develop the intervention model for managing caregiver burden. Quantitative data were collected to measure the extent of caregiver burden using a Zarit Burden Interview questionnaire for 96 family caregivers, while individual in-depth interviews with 15 participants provided the qualitative data. Integrating the quantitative and qualitative data led to the identification of four moderators to manage the caregiver burden in this study. The model for managing caregiver burden was developed from the findings, using stressors and associated moderators of caregiving, and the role played by culture and finance in this context. An implementation checklist was developed, which was used by registered nurses to implement the concepts in the model with the family caregivers during the model implementation phase. Family caregivers of patients with ESRD need to be supported by nurses during the caregiving process. Nurses can increase caregivers’ identity and knowledge of the disease as a way of preventing the family caregivers from being overwhelmed by their caregiving role.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING COOPERATIVE SCRIPT METHOD TO IMPROVE STUDENTS’ READING COMPREHENSION ON RECOUNT TEXT OF 8th GRADE STUDENTS OF SMP N KEWAPANTE, MAUMERE IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2017/ 2018

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-220
Author(s):  
Wendelinus Oscar Janggo ◽  
Yuliana Wisnawati Nona Nungsi
Keyword(s):  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis ◽  
8Th Grade ◽  
Eighth Grade Students ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Academic Year

This research is entitled “The Effectiveness of Using Cooperative Script Method to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension on Recount Text of 8th Grade Students of SMP N Kewapante, Maumere in Academic Year 2017/ 2018”. The objective of this research is to investigate and to find out whether the use of cooperative script method effective to improve students’ reading comprehension on recount text. The method of this research is experimental research especially quasi experimental research. In analyzing the data, the researcher combined both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. In qualitative data analysis, the researcher used interview technique in order to get information about students’ perceptions in reading, while in quantitative data analysis, the researcher used SPSS version 16. The result of the research showed that the implementation of Cooperative Script Method in experimental class was more effective to help the students in reading comprehension on recount text compared to the use of the conventional method in control class of the eighth grade students of SMP N Kewapante, Maumere. It is also found that cooperative script method positively contributed to improve students’ reading comprehension. Therefore ,the researcher  suggests the teachers to use cooperative script method in order to improve students reading comprehension Additionally, cooperative script method can also motivate students to be more active, relax and enthusiastic to comprehend reading texts.

Efficacy of one-dose intramuscular rabies vaccine as pre-exposure prophylaxis in travellers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah J Mills ◽  
Colleen L Lau ◽  
Christine Mills ◽  
Luis Furuya-Kanamori
Keyword(s):  
Immune System ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Rabies Vaccine ◽  
Post Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Alternative Schedule ◽  
Insufficient Time ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

Abstract Background Current guidelines for rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) recommend multiple vaccine doses. Travellers sometimes present for pre-travel consultation with insufficient time to complete standard PrEP schedules. We investigated the efficacy of one-dose intramuscular (IM) vaccine in priming the immune system (as PrEP) by measuring antibody response to simulated post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Methods A quasi-experimental pre–post intervention clinical trial was conducted at a specialist travel clinic in Australia. Adults (≥18 years) without a history of rabies vaccination were included. At Visit 1, seronegative status was confirmed and one dose of 0.5 ml IM rabies vaccine (Verorab®) administered. At Visit 2 (≥60 days after Visit 1), serology was repeated and a simulated PEP dose (0.5 ml IM) given on this day and again 3 days later (Visit 3). Serology was repeated at Visit 4 (7 days after Visit 2). Results A total of 94 antibody-negative participants were included (<50 years [n = 50]; ≥50 years [n = 44]). At Visit 2, 38.0 and 31.8% of participants aged <50 and ≥50 years were antibody-positive (≥0.5 EU/ml). At Visit 4, all participants were antibody-positive; 82.0 and 47.7% of participants aged <50 and ≥50 years had antibody levels >4 EU/ml, respectively. Conclusions One-dose IM vaccine was effective as PrEP for priming the immune system in both age groups, resulting in rapid development of antibodies 7 days after commencing simulated PEP. If there is insufficient time to complete a standard PrEP schedule, one-dose IM could be considered as an alternative schedule for short trips, rather than not offering travellers any doses at all. Clinical trials registration: ACTRN12619000946112.

Effectiveness of a vancomycin dosing protocol guided by area under the concentration-time curve to minimal inhibitory concentration (AUC/MIC) with multidisciplinary team support to improve hospital-wide adherence to a vancomycin dosing protocol: A pilot study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Panipak Katawethiwong ◽  
Anucha Apisarnthanarak ◽  
Kittiya Jantarathaneewat ◽  
David J. Weber ◽  
David K. Warren ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Routine Practice ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Coagulase Negative Staphylococci ◽  
Time Curve ◽  
Concentration Time ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Background: Limited data are available on the implementation of an area under the concentration-time curve (AUC)–based dosing protocol with multidisciplinary team (MT) support to improve adherence with vancomycin dosing protocol. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an AUC-based dosing protocol with MT support intervention with adherence to a hospital-wide vancomycin dosing protocol at Thammasat University Hospital. Method: We conducted a quasi-experimental study in patients who were prescribed intravenous vancomycin. The study was divided into 2 periods; (1) the preintervention period when the vancomycin dosing protocol was already applied in routine practice and (2) the post-intervention period when the implementation of an AUC-based dosing protocol with MT support was added to the existing vancomycin dosing protocol. The primary outcome was the rate of adherence, and the secondary outcomes included acute kidney injury events, vancomycin-related adverse events, and 30-day mortality rate. Results: In total, 240 patients were enrolled. The most common infections were skin and soft-tissue infections (24.6%) and bacteremia (24.6%). The most common pathogens were coagulase-negative staphylococci (19.6%) and Enterococcus spp (15.4%). Adherence with the vancomycin dosing protocol was significantly higher in the postintervention period (90.8% vs 55%; P ≤ .001). By multivariate analysis, an AUC-based dosing protocol with MT support was the sole predictor for adherence with the vancomycin dosing protocol (adjusted odds ratio, 10.31; 95% confidence interval, 4.54–23.45; P ≤ .001). The 30-day mortality rate was significantly lower during the postintervention period (8.3% vs 20%; P = .015). Conclusions: AUC-based dosing protocol with MT support significantly improved adherence with vancomycin dosing protocol and was associated with a lower 30-day mortality rate.

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