Multidimensional Improvements in Health Following Hatha Yoga for Individuals with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marieke Van Puymbroeck ◽  
Karen Atler ◽  
Jennifer Dickman Portz ◽  
Arlene A. Schmid
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hatha Yoga ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Present Trial

Abstract The purpose of this study was to understand the lived experience of ten individuals with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) who completed an 8-week Hatha Yoga trial. The International Classification of Function, Disability, and Health (ICF) provided the framework for this study. Two focus groups were conducted following a twice-weekly, 60-minute yoga intervention that was designed for people with DPN. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was employed to analyze the data. Themes in the data emerged related to improvements in body functions, specifically neuromuscular and movement-based function and sensory functions, as well as stress management and sleep improvement via breathwork, and social support was an essential environmental factor. These data support the bidirectionality of the ICF and demonstrate that in individuals with DPN, yoga may affect health holistically by improving body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. Yoga may be a tool to improve general well-being in individuals with DPN. A larger, randomized trial should be conducted to extend the findings from the present trial.

scholarly journals A review on tools for measuring activity limitation in diabetic peripheral neuropathy

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 285
Author(s):  
Chithra Boovaragasamy ◽  
Gnanamani Gnanasabai ◽  
Mohan Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Activity Limitation ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
Specific Study ◽  
Cultural Validation

The burden of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) ranges from 10.5% to 32.2% and up to half of the diabetic patients will eventually develop neuropathy in the course of their disease. The present paper reviews the existing tools and measures for assessing activity limitation as a result of DPN; using a not exhaustive search strategy, limited to PubMed. The tools available for the assessment of activity limitation as a consequence of DPN are based on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and are equally effective. The researcher must make the choice based on cultural validation and specific study objectives. Researchers should select a set of tools and procedures that are appropriate for study purposes, study settings and strive to use them consistently.

scholarly journals Understanding the lived experience of British non-offending paedophiles

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-81
Author(s):  
Harriet Dymond ◽  
Simon Duff
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Sexual Attraction ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
The Uk

Purpose Research into paedophilia mainly uses offender samples; thus, little is understood about non-offending paedophiles. The limited body of research has been conducted in North America or Europe whose health and legal systems differ from those in the UK. Using semi-structured interviews, the purpose of this study is to explore the experience of three non-offending British paedophilic males. Design/methodology/approach The interview discussed their paedophilia, refraining from offending and perspectives on treatment initiatives. Data were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings Three superordinate themes emerged: “paedophilia as more than a sexuality,” “acceptance leads to management” and “barriers to support.” These encapsulated how paedophilia was understood, how accepting one’s sexual attraction is tantamount to well-being and the various obstacles to providing support were discussed. Research limitations/implications Acknowledging the sampling considerations (size and recruitment), the results implicate research into paedophilia. The onset of paedophilia was chronologically associated with typical sexual attraction, and not the result of sexual abuse as some theories suggest. Furthermore, the tenets of attraction to children extending beyond sexual desire were highlighted. Practically, the results influence future research into the area and highlight the dearth in our understanding of diverse behavioural management techniques (i.e. computerised images of children or human-like dolls). Originality/value This paper presents novel insight into the aspects of paedophilia, excluding offensive behaviour and highlights the need for affordable, UK-based services targeted towards people with a paedophilic attraction to manage child sexual abuse preventatively and not reactively.

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence–Based Classification of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy From Corneal Confocal Microscopy Images

Diabetes Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. dc202012
Author(s):  
Tooba Salahouddin ◽  
Ioannis N. Petropoulos ◽  
Maryam Ferdousi ◽  
Georgios Ponirakis ◽  
Omar Asghar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Corneal Confocal Microscopy ◽  
Microscopy Images

scholarly journals Diagnosis and rational treatment of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: an interdisciplinary expert consensus

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 305-327
Author(s):  
Gagik R. Galstyan ◽  
Elena G. Starostina ◽  
Nikolay N. Yakhno ◽  
Irina V. Gurieva ◽  
Maxim V. Churyukanov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Clinical Guidelines ◽  
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ◽  
Chronic Complication ◽  
Rational Therapy

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a common chronic complication of diabetes mellitus, significantly impairing well-being, quality of life and functioning of patients. The prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the Russian Federation ranges from 0.1% to 67.2% in type 1 and from 0.1 to 42.4% in type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, based on the large-scale epidemiological studies, the true prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy is much higher (50 to 70%), with its painful variant occurring in 16% to 30% of patients. Despite the fact that diabetic peripheral neuropathy remains the most common chronic complication of diabetes mellitus, its diagnosis and therapy leave much to be desired. To optimize diagnostic and treatment approaches to painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a group of experts representing the leading Russian professional medical associations has developed clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and rational therapy of patients with painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. This document presents practical aspects of the clinical diagnosis of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy and an algorithm for differential diagnosis of pain in the lower extremities in patients with diabetes mellitus. The use of symptomatic analgesics with central action, such as anticonvulsants, antidepressants and opioids, is based on the main aspects of neuropathic pain pathophysiology. The characteristics of each drug class are given, with consideration of evidence on their efficacy, tolerability, and the possibility of combination therapy. The data on the first, second, and third lines of agents is presented in accordance with several international clinical guidelines. The need for a tailored drug choice, taking into account the evidence-based data on their efficacy and safety, concomitant drug therapy, tolerability, cost and preferences of the patient, age of the patient and concomitant disorders, is emphasized.

scholarly journals Exploring the Lived Experience, Meaning and Imperatives of Fatherhood: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 139 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narges Eskandari ◽  
Masoumeh Simbar ◽  
Abou Ali Vadadhir ◽  
Ahmad Reza Baghestani
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
First Year ◽  
Time Data ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities ◽  
Essential Knowledge

<p><strong>INTRODUCTION:</strong> There have been considerable changes in the concept and meaning of fatherhood in the past few decades and a lot of studies has down in this area, but there is no information about fathering and fatherhood from Iranian perspective, thus present study designed to explore the men's understanding of fathering and paternal role during their first year of transition to parenthood.<strong> </strong></p><p><strong>METHOD: </strong>This phenomenological study included accounts of 17 Iranian fathers, who had experienced fathering for the first time. Data was analyzed using the Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach.</p><p><strong>RESULTS: </strong>The results reveal that a father is a man who reproduces a child and accepts the responsibility for supporting his family as the fulcrum. A father is a good-tempered, faithful, patient and hardworking man with essential knowledge and proficiency. A father should accept his role as the father. He is also expected to participate actively in dealing with family daily issues, value and promote the health and well-being of his children, and have skills of self-management and self-care.</p><p><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> Iranian fathers not only committed to play their traditional roles and responsibilities, but also welcome new roles such as constantly being with their children and providing emotional support to them.</p>

scholarly journals “Their Untold Stories…”: Lived Experiences of Being a Transgender (Hijra), A Qualitative Study From India

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-173
Author(s):  
Bithika Mondal ◽  
Sudeshna Das ◽  
Deepshikha Ray ◽  
Debanjan Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experience ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sex Characteristics ◽  
Social Community ◽  
Feminine Gender ◽  
Gender Perceptions ◽  
Societal Interactions

Background: Transgender is an umbrella term, used to encompass people who have a gender identity or gender expression, which differs from their sex assignment at birth. Being independent of sexual orientation, they have often been classified as the “third sex.” Based on various sociocultural traditions and beliefs, they are frequently “othered,” discriminated, and stigmatized against. This has led to their limited social inclusion and participation. In the social diversity of a populous country like India, transgenders are termed as “hijra’s,” belonging to a separate social community. Their experiences, perceptions, and unmet needs are rarely evaluated. Methods: Qualitative approach was used to explore the “lived experience” of 4 individuals who are part of the “hijra” community in Kolkata. These individuals were born with ambiguous primary sex characteristics. In-depth interview was conducted with these participants with subsequent transcription. Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used for analysis. Results: A total of 2 superordinate themes (identity issues, relationship issues) and 6 subordinate themes emerged from the analysis (identification with feminine gender, perceptions regarding caregivers, perception regarding siblings, perception regarding childhood peer groups, identification with the hijra community, societal rejection). The findings have been discussed in terms of identity process, social and cultural construal of hijras in this part of the world. Conclusion: In India, the transgenders (hijra community) represent a unique subculture besides the heterosexual groups. Understanding their relationships, sexuality and societal interactions are vital for their psychosocial well-being and related interventions. This study adds to the shared understanding of their marginalization and lived experiences, in their own voices.

Reorienting Norwegian mental healthcare services: listen to patients’ learning appetite

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 541-551
Author(s):  
Nina Helen Mjøsund ◽  
Monica Eriksson ◽  
Geir Arild Espnes ◽  
Hege Forbech Vinje
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Health Promoting

Summary Reorientation of healthcare services towards more efficient health promotion interventions is an urgent matter. Despite policies and guidelines being in place, it is the least developed key action area of the Ottawa charter. User involvement, or the voice of the patient, is missing from the knowledge base of health promotion in the mental healthcare services. The aim of this study was to add experiential knowledge from former patients. We explored the lived experience of 12 former inpatients at a mental healthcare hospital. We describe what they perceive as mental health promoting efforts. A salutogenic theoretical framework and the methodology of interpretative phenomenological analysis were used. The analysis revealed an appetite for learning in order to develop an in depth understanding of their former experiences. This was motivated by a desire to master daily life despite living with an illness and to increase health and well-being. The participants perceived the learning processes within the healthcare setting as mental health promoting. This craving for a better life is compatible with health promotion. It may turn out to be an opportunity to complement the curative activity of healthcare services with health promotion educational activities.

scholarly journals Voice disorders in teachers and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-47
Author(s):  
Susana Pimentel Pinto Giannini ◽  
Léslie Piccolotto Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Voice Disorders ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Work Capacity ◽  
International Classification ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
International Classification Of Functioning ◽  
Voice Disorder ◽  
Disability And Health ◽  
As Stress

Introduction. Contemporary occupational diseases are increasingly expressed by function disorders, which include voice disorders, forcing workers to request a leave of absence from work and leading to an incapacity to perform their work activities. Teachers have the higher prevalence of vocal disorders among the professionals who use their voices professionally, which is reported as the second cause of teaching work absences in Brazil. Objective. To analyze the environment and organization aspects of the teaching work associated with the development of voice disorder of teachers, according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Method. This study consisted of two steps. Initially, an integrative bibliographic review was performed to search for references related to the topic in the LILACS, MEDLINE and SCIELO databases, using the health descriptors "voice disorders" and "teachers". Then, the selected articles were read in full in order to identify the work factors associated with the voice disorder and compared with the theoretical framework of the ICF, in order to identify possible indicators of loss of functioning and capacity for teaching work resulting from voice disorders. Results. The presence of dust and noise were the most prevalent environment aspects. In turn, the high demand for work and the lack of autonomy to perform the work were identified as factors related to the organization of the work of the teaching work, as well as stress at work and the presence of situations of violence at school as the most reported work absences. Conclusion. As shown, the factors of teaching work described impact all components of functioning and lead to the incapacity of the teacher to work. The use of the ICF may contribute to systematize and quantify, in a standardized way, the loss of functioning and work capacity resulting from voice disorders, in addition to assisting in the development of public health promotion policies and in the prevention of vocal disorders in teachers. Keywords: voice; voice disorders; dysphonia; vocology; signs and symptoms; teachers; worker's health; working environment; working conditions; International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health – ICF; speech; language and hearing sciences.

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