Linking Active Living and Nutrition Counselling: Dietitians’ Perceptions

2004 ◽  
Vol 65 (4) ◽  
pp. 154-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark A. Spidel ◽  
Marie-Claude Paquette ◽  
J. Dru Marshall ◽  
Rhonda C. Bell ◽  
Linda J. McCargar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Registered Dietitians ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Perceived Needs ◽  
Nutrition Counselling ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Professional Perceptions ◽  
And Training

Healthy eating and active living have become key concepts in health promotion, and, increasingly, the two messages are being combined. Dietitians are in an ideal position to promote physical activity as an adjunct to nutrition counselling. Focus group interviews were used to identify dietitians’ perceptions and needs related to incorporating active living messages into their practices. Six focus groups, involving 42 participants (40 registered dietitians and two dietetic interns), were conducted in cities throughout Alberta. Issues explored during the interviews included the dietitian's role in promoting active living, barriers to promoting physical activity, opportunities for collaboration between dietitians and exercise professionals, and dietitians’ perceived needs for integrating active living messages into their practices effectively. Findings indicate strong support for incorporating active living messages into nutrition counselling. However, lack of knowledge was identified as a barrier to dietitians’ proactive role, and concerns were raised about public and professional perceptions if dietitians counselled on this issue. Participants felt that they required additional knowledge and training in physical activity in order to promote it effectively. Development and implementation of programs designed to meet these needs would help dietitians integrate active living messages into their practices.

scholarly journals Opinions Toward Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Interventions to Stimulate Active Living During Early Retirement: A Qualitative Study in Recently Retired Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 277-286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delfien Van Dyck ◽  
Lieze Mertens ◽  
Greet Cardon ◽  
Katrien De Cocker ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Early Retirement ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Qualitative Information ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Tv Viewing ◽  
Car Use ◽  
Group Interviews

This study aimed to obtain qualitative information about physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors (SB)and their determinants, and about recently retired adults’ needs regarding PA interventions. Four focus group interviews were organized. The most commonly reported PA types were walking, cycling, swimming and fitness. The most commonly reported SB were reading, TV viewing, and computer use. Car use was limited. Most adults agreed their habits had changed during retirement. The most striking PA determinant was the feeling of being a ‘forgotten group’ and therefore having too few tailored PA initiatives available. Furthermore, participants were not aware of the negative health effects of SB and not motivated to decrease their SB. Concerning new PA interventions, very diverse ideas were put forward, reflecting the diversity of the target group. It seems that a dynamic intervention in which participants can choose which PA type they want to increase is preferable for recently retired adults.

Challenges of being new to Canada: considerations for physical activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberley D. Curtin ◽  
Christina C. Loitz ◽  
Nancy Spencer-Cavaliere ◽  
Ernest Nene Khalema
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Ecological Model ◽  
Qualitative Content Analysis ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Social Ecological ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Multicultural Health

Immigrants to Canada are less likely to be physically active compared with non-immigrants, and the interrelations between personal and environmental factors that influence physical activity for immigrants are largely unexplored. The goal of this qualitative descriptive study was to understand how the experience of being new to Canada impacts opportunities and participation in physical activity. Two focus group interviews with immigrants to Canada were conducted. The first group ( n=7) included multicultural health brokers. The second group ( n=14) included English as a second language students. Qualitative content analysis was used to determine three themes consistent with the research question: transition to Canadian life, commitments and priorities, and accessibility. Discussion was framed using a social ecological model. Implications for practice and policy are suggested including enhanced community engagement, and organizational modifications. Overall, the development and implementation of physical activity policies and practices for newcomers to Canada should be centered on newcomers’ perspectives and experiences.

Opinions towards physical activity interventions using Facebook or text messaging: Focus group interviews with vocational school‐aged adolescents

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 654-664 ◽  
Author(s):  
Delfien Van Dyck ◽  
Sara D’Haese ◽  
Jolien Plaete ◽  
Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽  
Benedicte Deforche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Vocational School ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Group Interviews

scholarly journals Methods and applications for visualization of SNOMED CT concept sets

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (01) ◽  
pp. 127-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Sundvall ◽  
K.R. Gøeg ◽  
A.R. Højen
Keyword(s):  
Content Management ◽  
Graph Layout ◽  
Snomed Ct ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Hierarchical Relations ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
And Training ◽  
Selection Of

SummaryInconsistent use of SNOMED CT concepts may reduce comparability of information in health information systems. Terminology implementation should be approached by common strategies for navigating and selecting proper concepts. This study aims to explore ways of illustrating common pathways and ancestors of particular sets of concepts, to support consistent use of SNOMED CT and also assess potential applications for such visualizations.The open source prototype presented is an interactive web-based re-implementation of the terminology visualization tool TermViz that provides an overview of concepts and their hierarchical relations. It provides terminological features such as interactively rearranging graphs, fetching more concept nodes, highlighting least common parents and shared pathways in merged graphs etc.Four teams of three to four people used the prototype to complete a terminology mapping task and then, in focus group interviews, discussed the user experience and potential future tool usage. Potential purposes discussed included SNOMED CT search and training, consistent selection of concepts and content management.The evaluation indicated that the tool may be useful in many contexts especially if integrated with existing systems, and that the graph layout needs further tuning and development.Citation: Højen AR, Sundvall E, Gøeg KR. Methods and applications for visualization of SNOMED CT concept sets. Appl Clin Inf 2014; 5: 127–152http://dx.doi.org/10.4338/ACI-2013-09-RA-0071

Physical activity and interaction for less active pupils at elementary school: The experiences of teachers and parents

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 1161-1175
Author(s):  
Aud Marie Øien ◽  
Inger Johanne Solheim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Fifth Grade ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Powerful Means ◽  
Collaborative Interaction ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Formed Part ◽  
Teachers And Parents ◽  
At Home

The aim of this study was to explore how teachers and parents experience and reflect on participation and interaction with and between less active fifth-grade pupils in physically active academic lessons, in the school playground and during physical activity homework. This study formed part of the Active Smarter Kids study investigating the effects of daily physical activity on academic performance and health, and generated qualitative data from focus group interviews with teachers and parents. We identified three main themes: (1) aiming at and planning for interaction – a critical prerequisite for learning; (2) negotiating collaborative interaction during activities at school; and (3) facilitating physical activity at home through collaboration. The promotion of collaborative interaction appeared as a powerful means of facilitating learning in physically active academic lessons at school and at home for less active pupils.

The Experiences of People With Advanced Cancer and Professionals Participating in a Program With Focus on Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

2022 ◽  
pp. 003022282110583
Author(s):  
Mette Raunkiær
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Gain Control ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Everyday Activities ◽  
Rehabilitation Programs ◽  
Physical Functions ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
And Training

The study’s aim is to explore the experiences of people with advanced cancer and professionals participating in a program with focus on rehabilitation and palliative care. The study is based on two adjusted rehabilitation programs for 33 people with advanced cancer and 12 professionals. An observational study was conducted among the participants and two focus group interviews with 10 professionals. The analytic themes were “Lightness and happiness to gain control in everyday life,” “Community and closeness,” and “Training as a happiness and changing agent.” The activities had to support physical functions and everyday activities promoting body identity and well-being as well as emotions like closeness, lightness, and happiness in groups with like-minded people and at home with a partner and other family members. These activities and theory of emotions and body can expand the understanding of palliative care and rehabilitation as separated or integrated perspectives theoretical and in practice.

scholarly journals Grit as Perseverance in Physical Activity Participation

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stina Rutberg ◽  
Lars Nyberg ◽  
Darla Castelli ◽  
Anna-Karin Lindqvist
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Critical Period ◽  
School Context ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Healthy Behaviors ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Health Promoting ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Relationship

Childhood is a critical period for the acquisition of healthy behaviors, and the promotion of sustainable healthy behavior among children is greatly important. Therefore, an increased understanding of the relationship between grit and physical activity in a school context is needed. The purpose of this study is to describe and develop an understanding of students’ and teachers’ awareness and experiences concerning grit as a health-promoting factor. Fifty-five students and three teachers participated in the study. Data were collected through the Short Grit Scale and focus group interviews. There were weak to non-significant correlations between the three teachers’ ratings of their students’ grit and the children’s own ratings. The qualitative results show that children and teachers understood the construct of grit but had slightly different perceptions of it and that grit is not considered to be set in stone. The participants made an association between grit, motivation, meaningfulness, and setting goals. The findings indicate that grit might be an ideal target for making physical activity interventions sustainable.

scholarly journals Skill gap analysis and training needs in Indian aerospace industry

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Premkumar Balaraman ◽  
Priya Kamalakannan
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Aerospace Industry ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Skills Gap ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Skill Gaps ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
And Training ◽  
Indian Scenario

Purpose: The main objective of the paper is on assessing the global aerospace industry as well as Indian scenario, and attempts to assess the skill gaps and training needs of Indian aerospace industry.  Design/methodology/approach: The study is qualitative in nature, and employs wide array of qualitative tools which includes desktop study, focus group interviews and secondary sources of information. Around 10 focus groups were used in the study, with each focus group having a minimum of 6 members of experts in the aerospace and allied industries. The study evolved into a 2 staged one, with the first study elucidating the growing importance and potential of aerospace industry, justifying the significance to take forward the second part of the study. And the second study specifically focuses on skill gaps and training needs.Findings and Originality/value: The Study yields varied results on existing generic expectations of aerospace industry, specific needs of aerospace industry, identification of aerospace job categories unique to aerospace industry, key issues of training in Indian scenario and recommendations. The paper in summary reflects the current scenario of aerospace industry potentials for India and its likely impact on skills gap and training needs.Practical implications: Skills gap is a significant gap between an organization’s current capabilities and the skills it needs to achieve its goals. As a number of Global forecasts project, India as an emerging aviation market, the skill gaps in this sector is predicted to be huge and necessitates the study on assessing the skill gaps and its allied training needs.Originality/value: The Study is highly original and first one of its kind in reflecting the current situation of the skills gap and training needs in Indian Aerospace industry. The focus group interviews were conducted with the experts at various levels in the industyr without any bias yielding valid and realtime data for the research.

scholarly journals Origins of perceived physical education ability and worth among English adolescents

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni Hilland ◽  
Nicola Ridgers ◽  
Gareth Stratton ◽  
Zoe Knowles ◽  
Stuart Fairclough
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Expectancy Value ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Feedback Perceptions

Predisposing factors of perceived physical education (PE) ability and perceived PE worth within the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model are positively associated with young people’s daily physical activity. The aim of this study was to qualitatively investigate the origins of students’ perceived PE ability (perceived competence and self-esteem) and perceived PE worth (attitude and enjoyment). Fifty-three PE students, aged 12–14 years (mean = 13.18), participated in semi-structured focus group interviews, which were recorded, transcribed and analysed inductively and deductively and represented as pen profiles. Analysis revealed three higher order themes relating to perceived PE ability (external feedback, perceptions of (in)competence and comparison against peers), and three higher order themes underpinning perceived PE worth (PE teachers, expectancy–value relationship and the physical experience of PE). PE should be perceived as interesting, relevant and meaningful by students and provide appropriate opportunities for success so as to influence lifetime physical activity habits.

scholarly journals Development of Sustainability Competencies for the Labour Market: An Exploratory Qualitative Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 5716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Jelonek ◽  
Maria Urbaniec
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Labour Market ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Competencies Development ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
And Training

The aim of this paper is to explore the key sustainability competencies increasing the employability of higher education graduates in Poland. Based on the results of a broad literature review on key sustainability competencies, the substantive contribution to a coherent framework of typologies of sustainability competencies will be synthesised. The developed research framework will subsequently be analysed with empirical data, collected by in-depth interviews (IDI) and focus group interviews (FGI) on the relevant employability competencies for the Polish labour market. This enables the elimination of critical gaps in the conceptualisation of the key sustainability competencies of higher education (HE) graduates related to the current and future labour market needs. The results of the analysis can make a contribution to sustainable HE graduate employability literature by exploring the links between employability and sustainability competencies. The results may be relevant to institutional support in the design and review of educational programs and training in order to foster sustainability competencies development.

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