You Matter: Finding your self-compassion education for health professionals (Nurses and midwives): A sequential explanatory mixed methods study protocol (Preprint)

BACKGROUND: Pedestrian crossing is an important traffic safety concern. The aim of this paper is to report the protocol for a sequential explanatory mixed methods study that set out to determine the pedestrians’ traffic behaviors, the associated factors and exploring the perception of young people about the traffic risky behaviors in crossing the road. The ultimate purpose of the study is to design a preventive and cultural based strategy to promote young people’s health. METHODS: This is a sequential explanatory mixed methods design. The study has two sequential phases. During the first phase, a population-based cross-sectional survey of a sample of young people will be conducted using the proportional random multistage cluster sampling method, in Tehran, Iran. Data will be collected by a questionnaire including items on socio-demographic information, items on measuring social conformity tendency, and questions on subjective norms, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control based on the Theory of Planned behavior. In the second phase, a qualitative study will be conducted. A purposeful sampling strategy will be used and participants who can help to explain the quantitative findings will be selected. Data collection in qualitative phase will be predominately by individual in-depth interviews. A qualitative content analysis approach will be undertaken to develop a detailed understanding of the traffic risky behaviors among young pedestrians. CONCLUSION: The findings of this explanatory mixed methods study will provide information on traffic risky behaviors in young pedestrians. The findings will be implemented to design a cultural based strategy and intervention programs.

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Learner-generated materials in a flipped pronunciation class: A sequential explanatory mixed-methods study

Computers & Education ◽

10.1016/j.compedu.2018.05.017 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 125 ◽

pp. 14-38 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Arif Bakla

Keyword(s):

Mixed Methods ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Class A ◽

Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽

Sequential Explanatory

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You Matter: Finding your self-compassion education for health professionals (Nurses and midwives): A sequential explanatory mixed methods study protocol (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.34372 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mary Steen ◽

Shwikar Mahmoud Etman Othman ◽

Annette Briley ◽

Rachael Vernon ◽

Steven Hutchinson ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Professionals ◽

Research Study ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Health And Wellbeing ◽

Self Compassion ◽

Human Research Ethics ◽

Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽

Nurses And Midwives ◽

And Training

BACKGROUND There have been a few recent studies that have reported how having the ability to give self-compassion can reduce a health professional's levels of anxiety, stress, risk of compassion fatigue, burnout, and generally improve their wellbeing. Therefore, there is evidence to support further research into the investigation and exploration of self-compassion education and training for health professionals. OBJECTIVE This study aims to increase knowledge and understanding of self-compassion and how this may enhance the health and wellbeing of health professionals. METHODS The proposed research study will adopt a sequential explanatory mixed methods design. This study will be undertaken in three phases. Phase 1 will utilize a pre-educational self-compassion questionnaire (online survey) to collect data from participants at three-time points (pre, immediately after, and post-follow-up at 6-8 weeks) after attending the self-compassion education. Phase 2 will utilize an interview schedule to explore the participants' views and experiences through a follow-up focus group or individual interview. Finally, phase 3 will include data integration and dissemination of the key findings and recommendations. This study has ethical approval from the Women's and Children's Health Network, Human Research Ethics Committee, and Human Research Ethics Committee at the University of South Australia – 26 June 2021 (Application ID: 204074). RESULTS A scoping review has been previously undertaken to inform this research study (focussing on nurses and midwives). The preparatory phase was completed in April 2021. Phase 1 is expected to be completed by June 2022, and phase 2 will commence in July 2022. CONCLUSIONS The key findings from the data integration of this research project will provide in-depth details and insights to broaden the discussion about self-compassion and its influence upon health professionals' health and wellbeing. Health professionals (nurses and midwives) may benefit from self-compassion education and training programs to improve their health and wellbeing.

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