scholarly journals Planning parks for a multicultural population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Renaud
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Recreational Facilities ◽  
Secondary Research ◽  
Park Planning ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Multicultural Communities

As Toronto's population continues to grow increasingly diverse, park planners will be faced with the challenge of implementing changes to the existing parks and recreational facilities in order to accommodate the leisure needs of these new emerging demographics. This is due to the fact that the existing infrastructure does not meet the needs of these emerging groups. However, further research is needed to understand how emerging multicultural communities use park space and how they manipulate the use of existing infrastructure to accommodate their favoured activities. The research in this study is collected through conducting three focus groups, key informant interviews, and secondary research in regards to prevalent literature and municipal plans, policies, and staff reports regarding park planning. This study will have the capacity to assist planners in developing an understanding of how the changing urban population is using park spaces, as well as their recreational preferences and requirements, in order to adequately provide facilities that accommodate space for their specific needs.

scholarly journals Planning parks for a multicultural population

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Renaud
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Recreational Facilities ◽  
Secondary Research ◽  
Park Planning ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Multicultural Communities

As Toronto's population continues to grow increasingly diverse, park planners will be faced with the challenge of implementing changes to the existing parks and recreational facilities in order to accommodate the leisure needs of these new emerging demographics. This is due to the fact that the existing infrastructure does not meet the needs of these emerging groups. However, further research is needed to understand how emerging multicultural communities use park space and how they manipulate the use of existing infrastructure to accommodate their favoured activities. The research in this study is collected through conducting three focus groups, key informant interviews, and secondary research in regards to prevalent literature and municipal plans, policies, and staff reports regarding park planning. This study will have the capacity to assist planners in developing an understanding of how the changing urban population is using park spaces, as well as their recreational preferences and requirements, in order to adequately provide facilities that accommodate space for their specific needs.

scholarly journals The Quality Mental Health Care Network: A roadmap to improving quality mental healthcare in Canada

2021 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-106
Author(s):  
Emily J. Follwell ◽  
Siri Chunduri ◽  
Claire Samuelson-Kiraly ◽  
Nicholas Watters ◽  
Jonathan I. Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Mental Health Care ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Mental Healthcare ◽  
Care Network ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Health Care Network

Although there are numerous quality of care frameworks, little attention has been given to the essential concepts that encompass quality mental healthcare. HealthCare CAN and the Mental Health Commission of Canada co-lead the Quality Mental Health Care Network (QMHCN), which has developed a quality mental healthcare framework, building on existing provincial, national, and international frameworks. HealthCare CAN conducted an environmental scan, key informant interviews, and focus groups with individuals with lived experiences to develop the framework. This article outlines the findings from this scan, interviews and focus groups.

scholarly journals 4409 Indiana Clinical & Translational Science Monon Collaborative – Community Impact Hubs

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (s1) ◽  
pp. 86-87
Author(s):  
Sarah Wiehe ◽  
David Craig ◽  
Matthew Wilcox ◽  
Emily Hardwick ◽  
Carrie Lawrence ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Health Determinants ◽  
List Type ◽  
Community Impact ◽  
Marion County ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Environmental Scan ◽  
Key Informant

OBJECTIVES/GOALS: Conduct an environmental scan of Marion County (Indianapolis) neighborhoods using electronic medical record data, state health data, and social and economic dataDevelop strong network of community collaboratorsConduct a thorough assessment for each targeted neighborhood by listening and understanding the pressing health issues in the community and working together to design and deliver solutionsMETHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Identify measures in the 3 domains of vulnerability, health and assets for the targeted neighborhoods and conduct bivariate descriptive statistics and multivariable regression analyses to investigate association between measures of vulnerability and health outcomes.Initiate relationships with leaders and residents in targeted neighborhoodsLocate organizations working in targeted neighborhoods through online mapping software and word-of-mouth at neighborhood events, and created a spreadsheet with contact information.Conduct multidisciplinary assessment (i.e. key informant interviews, focus groups, town hall meetings) of the targeted neighborhood.Iteratively synthesize assessments to develop areas of interest and relevance to the community.Develop a road map for solutions identified by the community.RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: The results from the environmental scan conducted will be displayed in a report and visual “map” of health outcomes and health determinants, including assets and barriers for the targeted neighborhoods. The research team will use results from the environmental scan coupled with listening activities including attendance at community events, key informant interviews and focus groups to develop relationships and strong collaborations with the targeted neighborhood stakeholders. The relationship building between the research team and community will provide increased trust and engagement that will further enhance the effectiveness of the assessments completed with the targeted neighborhood. The assessments will help to empower communities to develop sustainable solutions and drive future work that will lead to future grant applications and larger-scale implementation in other community impact hub neighborhoods. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Through the community impact hub work, we will develop collaborative efforts with targeted neighborhoods with the greatest health inequities in the Marion County area. In partnership with these neighborhoods, we will build a foundation – a network of community collaborators and a focused plan – upon which we will improve the health outcomes of residents while learning best practices on how to do so.

Healthy Hospital: Toward a Better Tomorrow a Demonstration Project to Promote Culture Change through Participatory Decision Making

1997 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 24-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Allan Best ◽  
Geoff Walsh ◽  
Fred Muzin ◽  
Jonathan Berkowitz
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Job Stress ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Demonstration Project ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Participatory Decision Making ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Satisfaction Evaluation

The three-year “Healthy Hospital” project was designed to increase participatory decision making, thereby decreasing job stress and increasing job satisfaction. Evaluation methods included employee surveys, focus groups and key informant interviews. Overall stress levels, job satisfaction and self-esteem generally improved. The diverse types of evaluation converge on a conclusion that the project achieved modest but significant gains throughout the organization. Lessons for future research and applications are discussed.

scholarly journals Perspectives on Physical Activity and Exercise Among Appalachian Youth

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Swanson ◽  
Nancy E. Schoenberg ◽  
Heather Erwin ◽  
Rian E. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
United States ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Leisure Activities ◽  
The United States ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Recreational Facilities ◽  
Appalachian Kentucky ◽  
Community Input

Background:Most children in the United States receive far less physical activity (PA) than is optimal. In rural, under resourced areas of Appalachian Kentucky, physical inactivity rates are significantly higher than national levels. We sought to understand children’s perceptions of PA, with the goal of developing culturally appropriate programming to increase PA.Methods:During 11 focus groups, we explored perspectives on PA among 63 Appalachian children, ages 8−17. Sessions were tape recorded, transcribed, content analyzed, and subjected to verification procedures.Results:Several perspectives on PA emerged among these rural Appalachian youth, including the clear distinction between PA (viewed as positive) and exercise (viewed as negative) and an emphasis on time and resource factors as barriers to adequate PA. Additional PA determinants expressed in the focus groups are similar to those of other populations. We include children’s recommendations for appealing PA programs.Conclusions:Appalachian and other rural residents contend with the loss of rural health advantages (due to declines in farming/other occupational and avocational transitions). At the same time, Appalachian residents have not benefitted from urban PA facilitators (sidewalks, recreational facilities, clubs and organized leisure activities). Addressing low PA levels requires extensive community input and creative programming.

Abstract W P306: Identifying Stroke Researcher Challenges to Minority Inclusion in Clinical Research

Stroke ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 45 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Carman ◽  
Leigh Quarles ◽  
Lauren Southwick ◽  
Emma K Benn ◽  
Salina P Waddy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Minority Recruitment ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Recruitment And Retention ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Key Informant

Background: Race-ethnic disparities exist in stroke incidence, recurrence and mortality. Minority participation in stroke clinical trials is staggeringly low. A significant literature describes patient-reported barriers to recruitment, but researcher barriers are not well documented. Aim: To assess stroke researcher best practices and challenges to minority inclusion in stroke trials. Methods: The National Initiative for Minority Involvement in Neurological Clinical Trials (NIMICT) uses a mixed methods approach including surveys, focus groups and key informant interviews to expand on understanding of minority recruitment and retention in stroke clinical trials. We designed and tested a 40-item survey based on literature review and used the results to inform semi-structured focus groups and key informant interviews among stroke clinical trial investigators (N=110). Results: Key stroke investigators, identified through the Princeton Conference, were invited via email to participate in the survey. Over 70% (n=93) responded: 68% White. Less than half (N=43) reported actively setting recruitment goals for minority inclusion. Only 37% (N=29) required cultural sensitivity training for recruitment staff. Over 80% reported treating adults unable to consent and were concerned about acute stroke time constraints negatively impacting patient/family participation decisions. Key themes from focus groups (N=17) included: 1) Role of government in defining valid minority sub analyses and enforcing existing inclusion guidelines; 2) Challenges unique to acute setting including consent in conditions of prognostic uncertainty; 3) Lack of scientific/research literacy in the lay population; 4) Lack of community engagement including Primary Care Physicians; 5) Lack of cost data to adequately budget for inclusion efforts. Best practices included health literate consent forms, cultural competency, and motivational interview training for coordinators. Conclusion: NIMICT’s mixed methods approach contributes new perspectives on unique challenges in stroke clinical research. These findings will inform strategies to improve minority recruitment and retention among neurological clinical trials.

The Impacts of Drought and the Adaptive Strategies of Small-Scale Farmers in uMsinga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

2020 ◽  
pp. 002190962091689 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shenelle J Lottering ◽  
Paramu Mafongoya ◽  
Romano Lottering
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Economic Impacts ◽  
Adaptive Strategies ◽  
Forest Degradation ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Drought Management ◽  
Crop Failure ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

Drought is a major challenge threatening agricultural productivity in uMsinga. The occurrence of drought is expected to increase in coming decades, intensifying in severity, duration and the way people are affected by drought. The objective of this study is to understand small-scale farmers’ and rural communities’ perceptions of drought, its environmental and socio-economic impacts, adaptive and mitigation measures at household level and their satisfaction with the government’s role in drought management in the community. The study utilized a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods, in the form of questionnaires, focus groups and key informant interviews. The sample size for the research study was 180 respondents for the questionnaire component and a total of 30 respondents for the focus groups and key informant interviews. The results show that increased levels of poverty, food insecurity and increased migration were the main socio-economic impacts perceived by respondents. Water scarcity, crop failure, forest degradation and an increase in average temperatures were perceived by respondents as the main environmental impacts caused by drought in uMsinga. Respondents perceived drought as a serious threat to agricultural production and adopted various indigenous adaptive strategies. A majority of respondents adopted a reactive approach to drought management, and therefore did not adopt many mitigation measures.

scholarly journals Parental perceptions of barriers to childhood immunization: results of focus groups conducted in an urban population

1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 355-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. K. McCormick ◽  
L. K. Bartholomew ◽  
M. J. Lewis ◽  
M. W. Brown ◽  
I. C. Hanson
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Parental Perceptions ◽  
Childhood Immunization

scholarly journals The Savvy Survey #5: The Process for Developing Survey Questions

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn D. Israel ◽  
Jessica L. Gouldthorpe
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Agricultural Education ◽  
Logic Model ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Survey Questions ◽  
Key Informant

A useful process for developing a high-quality questionnaire follows four steps. Brainstorm questions on a topic. Review the literature for concepts, questions, and indices. Collect ideas for questions and wording choices through focus groups or key informant interviews. And select questions linked to a program’s logic model. Each of these steps is discussed in this 3-page fact sheet written by Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. Gouldthorpe and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pd065

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