Feature Article—Continuing Education Module—Reimagining Postpartum Support

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-70
Author(s):  
Sally J. Placksin
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Feature Article ◽  
Peace Of Mind ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Postpartum Support ◽  
New Mother

This article introduces the author's emerging new paradigm (“perinatal participation”) that re-imagines postpartum support by helping expectant parents have more peace of mind, confidence, self-compassion, and emotional wellbeing over the course of their perinatal journeys, with special focus on feeling more prepared for all that happens after baby arrives. The author's work rests on the shoulders of her 1992 book, Mothering the New Mother: Women's Feelings and Needs After Childbirth. Perceiving a new urgent need to support expectant parents three decades later (the need to alleviate the high stress levels in expectant parents she was talking to) the author explored filtering the expectant and new parent's experience through what she calls a “peace-of-mind lens.”

scholarly journals Personalization as a promise: Can Big Data change the practice of insurance?

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 205395172093514 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laurence Barry ◽  
Arthur Charpentier
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Big Data Technologies ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Homogeneity Hypothesis ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this article is to assess the impact of Big Data technologies for insurance ratemaking, with a special focus on motor products.The first part shows how statistics and insurance mechanisms adopted the same aggregate viewpoint. It made visible regularities that were invisible at the individual level, further supporting the classificatory approach of insurance and the assumption that all members of a class are identical risks. The second part focuses on the reversal of perspective currently occurring in data analysis with predictive analytics, and how this conceptually contradicts the collective basis of insurance. The tremendous volume of data and the personalization promise through accurate individual prediction indeed deeply shakes the homogeneity hypothesis behind pooling. The third part attempts to assess the extent of this shift in motor insurance. Onboard devices that collect continuous driving behavioural data could import this new paradigm into these products. An examination of the current state of research on models with telematics data shows however that the epistemological leap, for now, has not happened.

scholarly journals EDUCAÇÃO PERMANENTE E CLÍNICA AMPLIADA: UM NOVO PARADIGMA DE CUIDADO/CONTINUING EDUCATION AND EXPANDED CLINIC: A NEW PARADIGM OF CARE

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 4624-4629
Author(s):  
Hayanne Christine Teixeira Paz Azanki ◽  
Camila Elias da Silva Gonçalves ◽  
João Vitor Parreira Costa ◽  
Valéria da Costa Marque Vuolo
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
New Paradigm

“Making It Okay”: Professionals in High-stress Environments Construct Their Understanding of the Impact of a Yoga-based Retreat Designed to Build Resilience

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tegan Jemma Reeves ◽  
Natalie L. Dyer ◽  
Sara Borden ◽  
Jeffery A. Dusek ◽  
Sat Bir Singh Khalsa
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Program Impact ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: While there is growing evidence for resilience building programs, to date research has not explored how professionals construct their understanding of program impact. Methods: Using a qualitative exploration of reflections on a yoga-based retreat at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, nested in a larger study, the current inquiry aims to explore long-term perceptions of an occupation-oriented program designed to improve resilience. Called RISE (resilience, integration, self-awareness, engagement), the immersion program was a 5-day professional development for professionals in high-stress jobs. Through a grounded constructivist lens, inductive coding and iterative thematic analysis was employedResults: Semi-structured interviews of 17 adult professionals who attended RISE, conducted 3 months after completion of the program, illustrated two integrated perceptions woven through five themes. Persistent threads of experiential learning and sense of permission provided structure for themes found. Five interrelated themes related to psychological health and workplace dynamics were: (1) use of acquired behavioral skills and practices; (2) lived mindfulness; (3) resilience to stress and emotion regulation (4) self-care and self-compassion, and (5) sharing with others. Conclusion: Findings provide meaningful interpretation of previously reported program efficacy by contextualizing perceived benefits within participants constructed understanding of change. Specifically, environmental, social, and experiential considerations have suggested implications for resilience building programs.

scholarly journals Self-Compassion and Instagram Use Is Explained by the Relation to Anxiety, Depression, and Stress

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Keyte ◽  
Lauren Mullis ◽  
Helen Egan ◽  
Misba Hussain ◽  
Amy Cook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Psychological Wellbeing ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Social Stressors ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractPrevious research acknowledges that prolonged social media use is associated with several negative psychological consequences, including higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. In order to protect individuals from social stressors, research illustrates the role that self-compassion can play, with individuals high in self-compassion reporting greater emotional wellbeing; hence, proposing self-compassion could be a trait that is positively related to social media use. This research aimed to investigate the relationship between Instagram use and self-compassion, and whether this relationship can be explained through the relation to psychological wellbeing (depression, anxiety, and stress). A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate this relationship amongst young adults (n = 173), utilizing a revised version of The Multidimensional Facebook Intensity Scale to explore Instagram, The Self-Compassion Scale, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale. Instagram intensity appeared to influence psychological wellbeing, with participants who spent more time on Instagram reporting poorer psychological wellbeing. Whilst higher levels of self-compassion were associated with lower levels of reported depression, anxiety, and stress, the relationship between Instagram intensity and self-compassion was not mediated to the extent as expected by wellbeing. Possible explanations and future directions are discussed as to what could explain the positive relationship between self-compassion and Instagram use.

scholarly journals Lifestyles and stress according to self-kindness and goal directedness among drivers

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-71
Author(s):  
Misa Shimpo ◽  
Rie Akamatsu ◽  
Hirofumi Sakurazawa
Keyword(s):  
Stress Responses ◽  
Time Perspective ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Home Delivery ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Multiple Comparison Test ◽  
Strenuous Work ◽  
Goal Directedness ◽  
Compassion Scale

Aim Home delivery drivers are particularly likely to have unhealthy lifestyles and high stress because of their unusually strenuous work. This study identified differences in their lifestyles and stress according to self-kindness and goal directedness. Methods Participants were drivers from a western Tokyo branch of a large company that included a Japanese transportation business. A total of 407 drivers completed a questionnaire including items about self-kindness from the Self-Compassion Scale, goal directedness from the Japanese Experiential Time Perspective Scale, stress responses, and job stress; data from 362 male drivers were analyzed, mean age = 41.87 years (SD = 7.8). Participants were divided into four groups based on these scores: high self-kindness and high goal directedness (HS/HG), low self-kindness and high goal directedness (LS/HG), high self-kindness and low goal directedness (HS/LG), and low self-kindness and low goal directedness (LS/LG). Responses were compared among groups using Kruskal–Wallis test, Bonferroni’s multiple-comparison test, and χ2 test. Results Median fatigue, anxiety, and depression scores differed significantly among the four groups. More drivers with HS/HG than with LS/LG reported feeling rested because of sleeping well. Discussion Home delivery drivers with high self-kindness and high goal directedness exhibited restful sleep and lower levels of stress responses. Home delivery drivers should work on and manage both self-kindness and goal directedness, which employers should also facilitate.

scholarly journals Mindfulness Training Improves Quality of Life and Reduces Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Police Officers: Results From the POLICE Study—A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Trombka ◽  
Marcelo Demarzo ◽  
Daniel Campos ◽  
Sonia B. Antonio ◽  
Karen Cicuto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Anxiety Symptoms ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: Police officers' high-stress levels and its deleterious consequences are raising awareness to an epidemic of mental health problems and quality of life (QoL) impairment. There is a growing evidence that mindfulness-based interventions are efficacious to promote mental health and well-being among high-stress occupations.Methods: The POLICE study is a multicenter randomized controlled trial (RCT) with three assessment points (baseline, post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up) where police officers were randomized to mindfulness-based health promotion (MBHP) (n = 88) or a waiting list (n = 82). This article focuses on QoL, depression and anxiety symptoms, and religiosity outcomes. Mechanisms of change and MBHP feasibility were evaluated.Results: Significant group × time interaction was found for QoL, depression and anxiety symptoms, and non-organizational religiosity. Between-group analysis showed that MBHP group exhibited greater improvements in QoL, and depression and anxiety symptoms at both post-intervention (QoL d = 0.69 to 1.01; depression d = 0.97; anxiety d = 0.73) and 6-month follow-up (QoL d = 0.41 to 0.74; depression d = 0.60; anxiety d = 0.51), in addition to increasing non-organizational religiosity at post-intervention (d = 0.31). Changes on self-compassion mediated the relationship between group and pre-to-post changes for all QoL domains and facets. Group effect on QoL overall health facet at post-intervention was moderated by mindfulness trait and spirituality changes.Conclusion: MBHP is feasible and efficacious to improve QoL, and depression and anxiety symptoms among Brazilian officers. Results were maintained after 6 months. MBHP increased non-organizational religiosity, although the effect was not sustained 6 months later. To our knowledge, this is the first mindfulness-based intervention RCT to empirically demonstrate these effects among police officers. Self-compassion, mindfulness trait, and spirituality mechanisms of change are examined.Clinical Trial Registration:www.ClinicalTrials.gov. identifier: NCT03114605.

Feature Article—Continuing Education Module—International Water-Birth Practices With Recommendations During a Global Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 128-134
Author(s):  
Barbara Harper
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Prospective Studies ◽  
Feature Article ◽  
The Past ◽  
Global Pandemic ◽  
International Water ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Water Birth

The number of hospitals globally that offer water birth has increased exponentially during the past 10 years. This article examines some of the reasons for this increase as well as the objections to water birth by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, raised in their 2014 and 2016 opinion statements. The amount of research has also increased as more hospitals are keeping track of their data and publishing both prospective studies and retrospective analyses. The effects of water birth on the neonate are discussed through three meta-analyses from 2015, 2016, and 2018. The challenges and recommendations on continuing the use of water during labor and birth as a nonpharmacologic comfort measure even during a global pandemic are highlighted and supported by the best available evidence.

Resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional well-being of doctors

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Faiqa Sabir ◽  
Nosheen Ramzan ◽  
Farah Malik
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Critical Care Units ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Resilience Scale ◽  
Age Range ◽  
The Relationship

The present study was conducted to explore the relationship between resilience self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional well-being of doctors working in critical and non-critical care units of patients. It was hypothesized that there is likely to be positive relationship between resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional wellbeing of doctors and resilience, self-compassion and mindfulness are likely to be positive predictors of emotional well-being of doctors working in critical care and non critical care units of patients. Further it was also hypothesized that there are likely to be gender differences in resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional well-being of doctors. Data was collected from doctors (n = 100) with age range of 25 to 55 (M = 28.27, SD = 5.88) using convenient sampling technique. The Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008); Self-compassion Scale (Neff, 2003); Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (Brown and Ryan, 2003); and Scale of Positive and Negative Experiences (SPANE, Diener et al., 2009) were used to collect data. The results of correlation analysis showed that there was positive and significant correlation between resilience, self-compassion, mindfulness and emotional well-being of both groups of doctors. Regression analysis revealed that self-compassion was only significant predictor of emotional well-being. Moreover, significant gender differences were found on emotional well-being. Nevertheless, resilience, self-compassion and mindfulness abilities are alike in male and female doctors.

scholarly journals FDG-PET SCAN: A NEW PARADIGM FOR FOLLICULAR LYMPHOMA MANAGEMENT.

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e2017029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Gallamini ◽  
Anna Borra
Keyword(s):  
Fdg Pet ◽  
Residual Disease ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Pet Scan ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Fdg Pet Scan ◽  
Fdg Pet Ct

In the present review the reader will be led across the most relevant observations that prompted oncologists and haematologist to consider FDG-PET/CT as a new paradigm for FL management in clinical practice. The contribute of functional imaging for lymphoma staging, restaging, prognostication, and tumour burden definition before radio-chemo-immunotherapy will be reviewed in detail. Moreover, a special focus will be addressed to technical and practical aspects of PET scan reporting, which have been set during the last decade in order to ensure the reproducibility of the therapeutic results. Finally, the predictive role of PET/CT on long-term treatment outcome will be compared with other well-known prognosticator as minimal residual disease (MRD) detection by gene rearrangement assessment by molecular biology.

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