scholarly journals The New Frontier of Esports and Gaming: A Scoping Meta-Review of Health Impacts and Research Agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Kelly ◽  
Janni Leung
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Online Gaming ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Video Gaming ◽  
Gaming Industry ◽  
New Frontier ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
The Impact

Given the rapid evolution of the gaming industry and the rising popularity of a hyper-connected, competitive esports version of online gaming, a meta-review of the impact of online competitive gaming upon health is timely. A scoping meta-review was conducted on 10 reviews that reported on any health consequences (physical, lifestyle, cognitive, mental, or social) of esports, online competitive gaming, or video gaming participation, as a player or spectator. While past reviews have examined health effects of video gaming, few have focused upon the newly evolved gaming context, incorporating both playing and streamed viewing, recognition as a professional sport, and potential career and exponential participation. Most past reviews have focused upon physical health impacts of video gaming among adolescents and young adults, but none have examined impacts of different forms of gaming participation in the new gaming era, and their potential differential health impacts. A scoping meta-review was undertaken on the physical, social, and psychological health outcomes of competitive online gaming and associated screen use, revealing a need for further review and research into lifestyle health outcomes including diet and sedentary behavior among young esports and competitive video gaming participants.

Flood-Related Work Disruption and Poor Health Outcomes Among University Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 503-508 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corinne Peek-Asa ◽  
Marizen Ramirez ◽  
Tracy Young ◽  
YanYan Cao
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Job Loss ◽  
Psychological Symptoms ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Work Disruption ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Post Disaster

AbstractIntroductionGlobally, floods are the most common and among the most devastating of natural disasters. Natural disasters such as floods impact local businesses, increasing local unemployment by up to 8.2%. Previous research has linked individual losses from disasters with symptoms such as posttraumatic stress disorder. However, little is known about the impact of work disruption and job loss on post-disaster psychological symptoms. University students, who are often living far away from family support structures and have limited resources, may be particularly vulnerable. This study examines student psychological health following a large flood at a university.HypothesisStudents who experienced flood-related job loss or disruption had a higher proportion of psychological symptoms than those who did not experience job loss or disruption, controlling for individual loss such as injury, home loss or evacuation.MethodsOn June 8, 2008, a major flood affected seven US Midwestern states. A total of two dozen people were killed and 148 injured, although no deaths or serious injuries were reported in the population used for this study. At the study university, operations were closed for one week, and 20 buildings were severely damaged. A cross-sectional survey of all students enrolled during the semester of the flood was conducted. Students were sent an online survey six weeks after the flood. In addition to questions about damage to their homes, the survey asked students if their work was disrupted because of the floods. Symptoms of PTSD were measured through the modified Child PTSD Symptom Scale.ResultsOf the 1,231 responding students with complete surveys, 667 (54.2%) reported that their work was disrupted due to the floods. Controlling for gender, ethnicity, grade, and damage to the student's home, students reporting work disruption were more than four times more likely to report PTSD symptoms (95% CI, 2.5-8.2). Work disruption was independently associated with decreases in general mental and physical health following the floods, as well as with increases in alcohol use.ConclusionDisaster research has focused on damage to individuals and homes, but there has been little focus on work losses. Individuals who lose their jobs may be a vulnerable population post-disaster.Peek-AsaC, RamirezM, YoungT, CaoY. Flood-related work disruption and poor health outcomes among university students. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2012;27(6):1-6.

Coping and Mental Health of Iranian Social Workers: The Impact of Client Violence

2013 ◽  
Vol 41 (5) ◽  
pp. 805-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mojgan Padyab ◽  
Mehdi Ghazinour ◽  
Jörg Richter
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Active Coping ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Passive Coping ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Client Violence ◽  
The Impact

Client violence towards social workers and its impact on their practice, and physical and psychological health, as well as the importance of coping as a factor in health outcomes, are well documented. However, there is a dearth of studies concerning these issues in Iran. We conducted a national survey of 390 social workers in Iran, and employed structural equation modeling to test the potential mediating role of coping strategies on the relationship between violence and health outcomes. Active coping was used more than passive coping and the use of active coping had a direct positive effect on health. Results indicate that the two coping behaviors are related and the success of each depends on the other. We discuss our findings with special regard to the context of social work in Iran.

scholarly journals Health outcomes of smoking during pregnancy and the postpartum period: an umbrella review

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tuba Saygın Avşar ◽  
Hugh McLeod ◽  
Louise Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Causal Link ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Umbrella Review ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Smoking During Pregnancy ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Smoking during pregnancy (SDP) and the postpartum period has serious health outcomes for the mother and infant. Although some systematic reviews have shown the impact of maternal SDP on particular conditions, a systematic review examining the overall health outcomes has not been published. Hence, this paper aimed to conduct an umbrella review on this issue. Methods A systematic review of systematic reviews (umbrella review) was conducted according to a protocol submitted to PROSPERO (CRD42018086350). CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science, CRD Database and HMIC databases were searched to include all studies published in English by 31 December 2017, except those focusing exclusively on low-income countries. Two researchers conducted the study selection and quality assessment independently. Results The review included 64 studies analysing the relationship between maternal SDP and 46 health conditions. The highest increase in risks was found for sudden infant death syndrome, asthma, stillbirth, low birth weight and obesity amongst infants. The impact of SDP was associated with the number of cigarettes consumed. According to the causal link analysis, five mother-related and ten infant-related conditions had a causal link with SDP. In addition, some studies reported protective impacts of SDP on pre-eclampsia, hyperemesis gravidarum and skin defects on infants. The review identified important gaps in the literature regarding the dose-response association, exposure window, postnatal smoking. Conclusions The review shows that maternal SDP is not only associated with short-term health conditions (e.g. preterm birth, oral clefts) but also some which can have life-long detrimental impacts (e.g. obesity, intellectual impairment). Implications This umbrella review provides a comprehensive analysis of the overall health impacts of SDP. The study findings indicate that while estimating health and cost outcomes of SDP, long-term health impacts should be considered as well as short-term effects since studies not including the long-term outcomes would underestimate the magnitude of the issue. Also, interventions for pregnant women who smoke should consider the impact of reducing smoking due to health benefits on mothers and infants, and not solely cessation.

scholarly journals Differences in the impact of precarious employment on health across population subgroups: a scoping review

2020 ◽  
Vol 141 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
BJ Gray ◽  
CNB Grey ◽  
A Hookway ◽  
L Homolova ◽  
AR Davies
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Migrant Workers ◽  
Original Data ◽  
Health Impacts ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Precarious Employment ◽  
Ovid Medline ◽  
The Impact

Aim: Precarious employment is known to be detrimental to health, and some population subgroups (young individuals, migrant workers, and females) are at higher risk of precarious employment. However, it is not known if the risk to poor health outcomes is consistent across population subgroups. This scoping review explores differential impacts of precarious employment on health. Methods: Relevant studies published between 2009 and February 2019 were identified across PubMed, OVID Medline, PsycINFO, and Scopus. Articles were included if (1) they presented original data, (2) examined precarious employment within one of the subpopulations of interest, and (3) examined health outcomes. Results: Searches yielded 279 unique results, of which 14 met the eligibility criteria. Of the included studies, 12 studies examined differences between gender, 3 examined the health impacts on young individuals, and 3 examined the health of migrant workers. Mental health was explored in nine studies, general health in four studies, and mortality in two studies. Conclusion: Mental health was generally poorer in both male and female employees as a result of precarious employment, and males were also at higher risk of mortality. There was limited evidence that met our inclusion criteria, examining the health impacts on young individuals or migrant workers.

scholarly journals EPA guidance on physical activity as a treatment for severe mental illness: a meta-review of the evidence and Position Statement from the European Psychiatric Association (EPA), supported by the International Organization of Physical Therapists in Mental Health (IOPTMH)

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 124-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendon Stubbs ◽  
Davy Vancampfort ◽  
Mats Hallgren ◽  
Joseph Firth ◽  
Nicola Veronese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Mental Illness ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Schizophrenia Spectrum ◽  
Meta Review ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
The Impact

AbstractPhysical activity (PA) may be therapeutic for people with severe mental illness (SMI) who generally have low PA and experience numerous life style-related medical complications. We conducted a meta-review of PA interventions and their impact on health outcomes for people with SMI, including schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar disorder. We searched major electronic databases until January 2018 for systematic reviews with/without meta-analysis that investigated PA for any SMI. We rated the quality of studies with the AMSTAR tool, grading the quality of evidence, and identifying gaps, future research needs and clinical practice recommendations. For MDD, consistent evidence indicated that PA can improve depressive symptoms versus control conditions, with effects comparable to those of antidepressants and psychotherapy. PA can also improve cardiorespiratory fitness and quality of life in people with MDD, although the impact on physical health outcomes was limited. There were no differences in adverse events versus control conditions. For MDD, larger effect sizes were seen when PA was delivered at moderate-vigorous intensity and supervised by an exercise specialist. For schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, evidence indicates that aerobic PA can reduce psychiatric symptoms, improves cognition and various subdomains, cardiorespiratory fitness, whilst evidence for the impact on anthropometric measures was inconsistent. There was a paucity of studies investigating PA in bipolar disorder, precluding any definitive recommendations. No cost effectiveness analyses in any SMI condition were identified. We make multiple recommendations to fill existing research gaps and increase the use of PA in routine clinical care aimed at improving psychiatric and medical outcomes.

scholarly journals Impact of Visual Scientific Data on Comprehension and Perception of Educational Animations for Biomedical Researchers

2019 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Romero Calvo ◽  
Leah Lebowicz ◽  
Christine Young ◽  
Kevin Brennan
Keyword(s):  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Cancer Therapeutics ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Biological Processes ◽  
Perceived Credibility ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Improve Health

Due to the rapid evolution of biomedical research, it is crucial to effectively communicate new technological advances in topics such as organoid models in cancer therapeutics to help improve health outcomes. Visual communication, including animation, has been shown to improve cognition and understanding of complex biological processes. However, there is contradictory information about the amount of detail that should be used for effective communication when utilizing animation.Although it is known that the inclusion of detailed references increases the scientific community’s perceived credibility of the visualization, the effect of including visual scientific data is unknown. This research examines the impact of including visual scientific data in an educational animation by analyzing biomedical researchers’ perception of credibility and learning outcomes with respect to cancer organoid research.

How accessories add value to a platform: the role of innovativeness and nonalignability

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tripat Gill ◽  
Zhenfeng Ma ◽  
Ping Zhao ◽  
Yongjian (Ken) Chen
Keyword(s):  
Network Externality ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Video Gaming ◽  
Complementary Products ◽  
Gaming Industry ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Base Platform

Purpose This study aims to distinguish between the indispensable (software) versus discretionary (accessories) complementary products to a platform. It investigates the impact of accessories on increasing the perceived value and sales of a base platform. In particular, the role of two distinct characteristics of accessories – innovativeness and structural nonalignability – in driving the sales of the base platform. Design/methodology/approach Combining sales data from the US video gaming industry with primary data on the above two aspects of accessories, this study quantifies the effect of accessories portfolio on the sales of three brands of video gaming platforms. Findings A distinct network externality arises from accessories for video gaming platforms, above and beyond the effects of game titles. Importantly, the average level of innovativeness and nonalignability of the accessories portfolio, as well as the frequency of introduction of highly innovative and/or nonalignable accessories positively impact the sales of the platform. Research limitations/implications This research seeks to address the gap in the innovation literature on the role of discretionary complementary products (i.e. accessories) on platform sales. Future research should examine this in other platform contexts as well. Practical implications Managers of platform-mediated products should give due consideration to accessories, as an important driver of the sales of the platforms. Product managers can leverage the advantage of innovative and nonalignable accessories to enhance consumer demand for the platform. Originality/value This study is the first to conceptualize and empirically verify the network externality arising from accessories, a heretofore much neglected component of platform-based markets.

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