scholarly journals “But I Wasn’t There!”

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 240-276
Author(s):  
Wendy Heath ◽  
Joshua Stein ◽  
Sabreen Afiouni
Keyword(s):  
Family Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Physical Evidence ◽  
Innocence Project

Using the exoneree summaries in the Innocence Project and the documentation in the Innocence Record, we analyze the content of the alibis of those who have been wrongly convicted and exonerated with the use of DNA. Sixty-five percent of the 377 DNA exonerees had an alibi. Fifty-one percent reported that their alibi corroborators were friends and/or family members, while only about 10% presented physical evidence to support their alibi. Those with an alibi were significantly less likely to falsely confess than those without an alibi. Eyewitnesses were significantly more likely to be a contributing cause of conviction for those with an alibi than for those without an alibi, and 27% of the exonerees with an alibi had only eyewitness evidence to implicate them. Those that had an alibi were also more likely to claim that they had an inadequate defense than those that did not have an alibi. We conclude this paper with recommendations for reforms and future research.

Impression during Coronavirus Pandemic on Behaviour of Infectious-microbial-disease and Home-physical-tools in Saudi-public

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-04
Author(s):  
Sherifa Sabra
Keyword(s):  
Family Members ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Good Treatment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Coronavirus Infection ◽  
Physical Tools ◽  
Microbial Disease

This work was for "Impression during Coronavirus Pandemic (CVP) on Behaviour of Infectious-microbial-disease (IMD) and Home-physical-tools (HPTs) in Saudi-public (SP)". The aim was for a clarify impression during CVP on changing behaviour of IMD and HPTs in SP. That was by making a questionnaire to obtain information from people in SP. It found participating 28.5% for < 20 yr and was 71.5% for > 20 yr, 31.5% were men and 68.5% were women. While 92.5% lived in families, were HPTs differed in 83.5%, 75.5% agreed presence source Coronavirus infection (CVI) in the HPTs. As well as 11.5% individuals had CVI, where 84.5% refused to use HPTs if were suspected of carrying the CVI patient. Once 94.5% was not dealing with individuals infected with CV. Anywhere, 69.5% agreed for good treatment with the CVI patient after recovery and so 73.5% acquired skills to change the behaviour of HPTs. From the whole caution handle was 29.5%, hand washing considered 20%, permanent sterilization was 18.5%. The use of gloves and facemasks was 16.5%, not use other people's tools, it took 15.5%. That concluded from this paper the approved changes behaviour of IMD and HPTs in SP, that which had important for the decrease of CVP presence in SP and worldwide. That recommended the CVP is very risk in SP and worldwide and must take care of every behaviour in house to decrease CVI. We intend to do future research in changes behaviour in house to protect family members from CVI and save SP.

scholarly journals Building and Connecting: Family Strategies for Developing Social Support Networks for Adults With Down Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. Roll ◽  
Barbara J. Bowers
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Support Networks ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Social Support Networks ◽  
The Social ◽  
Professional Resources

Being embedded in social networks is crucial for well-being and health. While this is particularly the case for people with Down syndrome (DS), our knowledge of how their support networks are developed is limited. This article investigates the role of family members in developing and maintaining the social support networks of their adult children with DS. Based on 29 interviews with family members, a grounded theory study was conducted. The Family Building and Connecting (BAC) framework was developed, which distinguishes a “building” and a “connecting” approach. The building approach includes strategies that rely on family members and close friends for building a support network for the person with DS. The connecting approach includes strategies that connect the person with DS to external and often professional resources and services. Distinguishing these approaches is important for future research and for strengthening the support networks of people with DS and their families.

Unit Manager's Role with Family Members of Clients in Complex Continuing Care Settings: An Untold Story

2005 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-137
Author(s):  
Sepali Guruge ◽  
Katherine McGilton ◽  
Linda Yetman ◽  
Heather Campbell ◽  
Ruby Librado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Continuing Care ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Closing The Loop

ABSTRACTMost literature on staff-family relationships has come from studies of long-term care settings, has focused mainly on the families' perspectives on factors affecting their relationships with staff, and has included scant findings from the staff's perspective. No studies that examined staff-family relationships in complex continuing care (CCC) environments from the perspective of staff were found in the literature. A qualitative study that draws on a grounded theory approach was conducted to explore staff-family relationships in CCC, and the findings presented in this article illuminate the unit manager's role. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with nine unit managers and a follow-up focus group with five unit managers who work in three CCC facilities. Three categories reflecting the unit manager's role with family members of clients in CCC settings were derived: establishing supportive entry; building and preserving relationships; and closing the loop. Implications of the findings for practice and future research are presented.

scholarly journals Associations between Cognitive, Sociocontextual, and Affective Variables and Unprotected Anal Intercourse among Men Who Have Sex with Men—A Comparative Study Conducted in Two Chinese Cities

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph T. F. Lau ◽  
T. J. Feng ◽  
X. L. Liu ◽  
Jing Gu ◽  
Hi Yi Tsui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Geographic Variations ◽  
Disclosure Of Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sex With Men

Few studies compared HIV-related risk behaviors between cities with different sociocultural environments among men who have sex with men (MSM). This study investigated the prevalence of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) and associated individual and socio-cultural factors among Chinese MSM in Hong Kong and Shenzhen in Mainland China, which were proximal to each other but experienced different socioeconomic developments. Amongst all the 535 participants, 40.2% had had UAI. Significant factors of UAI among Shenzhen MSM included being able to find someone to share one’s sexual orientation, disclosure of sexual orientation to family members, HIV risk perception, and use of alcohol or substances (adjusted OR ranged from 2.37 to 4.91), whilst disclosure of sexual orientation to family members was the only significant factor among Hong Kong MSM (adjusted OR = 1.64). Geographic variations in factors associated with UAI were observed. Future research and interventions need to take this into account.

scholarly journals The experiences of family members witnessing the diminishing drinking of a dying relative: An adapted meta-narrative literature review

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (9) ◽  
pp. 1146-1157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annie Pettifer ◽  
Katherine Froggatt ◽  
Sean Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Oral Fluid ◽  
Cancer Cachexia ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Relevant Research ◽  
Narrative Literature ◽  
Narrative Literature Review

Background:Addressing the concerns of family members is an important aspect of palliative and end-of-life care. One aspect that commonly causes family caregivers concern is the decline of patients’ oral fluid intake in the last few days of life.Aim:To map the narratives in which family members’ experiences of witnessing the diminishing drinking of a dying relative have been researched, review the findings within each narrative and consider directions for future research.Design:An adapted meta-narrative review approach.Data Sources:The Cumulative Index of Nursing and Applied Health Literature, Medline, PsycINFO, Psycharticles and Scopus databases were searched for relevant research published between January 1982 and December 2017. Quality was assessed using the Quality Assessment and Review Instrument.Results:A total of 22 papers met the inclusion criteria. No study focused specifically on the experiences of family members when witnessing the diminishing drinking of dying relatives. However, research about diminishing drinking was identified within studies broadly focusing on cancer cachexia, clinical decision-making about hydration and/or nutrition and support in a hospice context. The research indicates that family members’ experiences of diminishing drinking vary with their views about the significance of drinking, dying well and their expectations of themselves and healthcare professionals.Conclusion:While some understanding of the topic can be inferred from research in related areas, there is a paucity of information specifically about family members’ experiences when witnessing the diminishing drinking of a dying relative.

Adaptation to Disability by the Wives of Spinal Cord Males - A Phenomenological Approach

1984 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances A. Vargo
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Rehabilitation Psychology ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Spinal Cord Injured

This study investigated the process of adaptation to physical disability by the spouses of the disabled. Ten women, whose husbands had become spinal cord injured after their marriage, were interviewed using an open-ended questionnaire format. Sixteen major themes emerged from the content analysis of the interviews, which was performed using the phenomenological methods of Giorgi (1975) and Collier and Kuiken (1977). Discussion focuses on three areas: (1) the major themes, (2) six factors identified as influencing the outcomes of the adaptation process, and (3) the changes experienced by the participants. These were examined and discussed so as to illuminate the need for services for the non-injured family members. Implications of the study for rehabilitation psychology are discussed and suggestions made for future research endeavors.

Family members’ perspectives of caring for patients with terminal hepatocellular carcinoma.

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 323-323
Author(s):  
Lissi Hansen ◽  
Susan J. Rosenkranz ◽  
Kathleen Wherity ◽  
Anna Sasaki
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Symptom Assessment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Integral Role ◽  
Need For Support ◽  
Complex Relationships ◽  
Current Concerns

323 Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a growing problem worldwide and accounts for more than 700,000 deaths annually. There is no curative treatment for those diagnosed with terminal HCC. This group of patients differs from other populations with liver disease or cancer due to the combined disease processes of cancer and liver failure. Although family members often play an integral role in providing care, no study was found specifically examining family member experiences of caring for patients with terminal HCC. The aim of this study was to describe family members’ experiences and perceptions of providing care for patients with HCC as they near the end of life. Methods: This longitudinal, prospective pilot study described here presents the qualitative results of semi-structured in-person interviews with a convenience sub-sample of 13 family members conducted once a month for up to a 6-month period. The interview guide included questions about family member experiences of providing care for patients living with HCC and any current concerns of significance. Interview data were analyzed using conventional content analysis. Results: Analysis included a total of 39 family member interviews. Ten family members were female and three were male (mean age = 56 years, range = 22-68 years). Family members’ relationships to patients varied and included: spouses, siblings, adult children, parents, and ex-spouses. The analysis resulted in four major themes: perception of and response to terminal HCC diagnosis, HCC progression, symptom assessment and interpretation, and challenges of providing care. Findings were colored by complex relationships between family members and patients that changed or did not change as the disease progressed. Conclusions: This study contributes new knowledge to begin developing interventions that address family members’ need for support, help, and information as the disease progresses and at the end of life. Future research should include a larger sample size that is more ethnically and racially diverse, includes more male family members, and focuses on how care provided by family members may vary based on kinship, and relationship dynamics.

Preparation for Caregiving: A Study of Multigeneration Families

1996 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sörensen ◽  
S. H. Zarit
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Frail Elderly ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Need For Care ◽  
Mothers And Daughters ◽  
Research And Practice ◽  
Future Care ◽  
The Impact

The impact of providing care to the frail elderly on individual caregivers and their families has been discussed at length, but few researchers have investigated (he events and circumstances preceding the onset of caregiving. In addition, although there is evidence that several family members are usually involved in planning and decision making about caregiving, the majority of studies in this area include only one generation. Based on a larger theoretical framework of preparation for caregiving [1, 2], the extent to which family members anticipate and plan for future caregiving is investigated. In addition, the extent to which they are satisfied with these preparations is studied. Interviews were conducted with mothers, daughters, and granddaughters in thirty-three multigeneration families. While substantial numbers of both mothers and daughters anticipated the need for care for the oldest generation, few made concrete plans about how to organize future care provision. Planners were more satisfied with the amount of discussion and planning in their family than non-planners. Implications for future research and practice applications are discussed.

Family communication and decision making at the end of life: A literature review

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 815-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cara L. Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Family Communication ◽  
End Of Life Care ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Life Care ◽  
The Family

AbstractObjective:Patients and families coping with a terminal illness are faced with a number of decisions over the course of their disease. The role that family communication plays in the process of decision making is an important one. The objectives for this review are to examine the current state of empirical literature on the relationship between family communication and decision making about end-of-life care, to identify gaps, and to discuss implications for policy, practice, and future research.Method:Articles were identified using systematic keyword searches within the following relevant databases: Academic Search Complete, CINAHL Plus, Communications and Mass Media Complete, ERIC, PsychINFO, MEDLINE, SocINDEX, and ProQuest.Results:The three bodies of relevant literature that emerged during this review include: (1) the importance of family communication at the end of life (EoL); (2) family decision making at the EoL; and (3) the interrelationship of communication (both within the family and with healthcare professionals) and decision making at the EoL. While the literature highlights the role of communication between medical professionals and the patient or family members, there is very little focus on the process of how family communication among the family members themselves contributes to decision making at the end of life.Significance of results:Barriers to end-of-life care are important considerations for helping patients to access timely and appropriate services. Understanding the pertinent role of family communication as it relates to the decision for EoL care is the first step in working to provide another avenue for overcoming these barriers.

Social Reactions to the Survivor of a Suicide in the Family: A Review of the Literature

1991 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence G. Calhoun ◽  
Breon G. Allen
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Cause Of Death ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Social Reactions ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Way

This article reviews the available literature on reactions to family members surviving another member's suicide. Three factors determining the reaction of others to persons bereaved by suicide are investigated: 1) the cause of death, 2) characteristics of the deceased, and 3) characteristics of the respondent. The perceptions that persons bereaved by suicide have of the way others view them are reviewed. Methodological flaws and limitations of the current research are noted, with suggestions for the direction of future research. Tentative generalizations and suggestions for clinical practice are also made.

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