Barriers to and Facilitators of Physical Activity among Korean Female Adults with Knee Osteoarthritis and Comorbidity: A Qualitative Study

When knee osteoarthritis is combined with comorbidity, it is associated with limited physical activity. This study aimed to identify barriers to and facilitators of physical activity among Korean female adults with knee osteoarthritis and comorbidity, such as hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. A qualitative content analysis study was conducted. Ten female knee osteoarthritis participants with comorbidity were recruited at an orthopedic outpatient center in South Korea. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and were analyzed using a conventional content analysis method. Ten participants with a mean age of 70.7 years participated in this study. Four categories of barriers and three of facilitators were identified. Barriers to physical activity were physical hardships, lack of motivation, environmental restrictions, and lack of knowledge. Categories of facilitators were pain management, self-control in physical activity, and understanding the importance of physical activity. Participants did not express any social or environmental facilitators of physical exercise. Healthcare professionals should include social support and environmental facilities to achieve medical and institutional compliance. Understanding female adults with knee osteoarthritis and comorbidity would support provision of appropriately tailored interventions that account for the characteristics of the comorbidity.

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New home warranty schemes: developing a theoretical comparative framework using qualitative content analysis

International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation ◽

10.1108/ijbpa-10-2020-0090 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Sebastien Royal ◽

Nadia Lehoux ◽

Pierre Blanchet

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Comparative Method ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Comparative Case Study ◽

Flexible Tool ◽

Content Type ◽

Comparative Framework ◽

Government Documents ◽

Content Analysis Method

PurposeThe housing construction industry is one of the most lucrative sectors for developed countries. However, homebuyers are often vulnerable when left with latent building defects in their new-build house. Many nations have thus implemented new home warranty schemes to protect consumers and stimulate residential production. These warranty programs vary excessively from state to state given the distinct nature of environments. Previous studies have attempted to compare one with another but did not apply a consistent comparative method when doing so. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to identify the characteristics defining a new home warranty and to develop a standardised comparative framework.Design/methodology/approachAfter evaluating the characteristics outlined in multiple home warranty programs, a qualitative content analysis method was used to establish coding, categories and themes in order to create the framework. The methodology relied mostly on cross-referencing from academic papers, methodical reviews, government documents and professional consultant reports.FindingsThis paper reviewed warranty schemes from six countries: Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, France and Malaysia. The findings suggest that home warranty programs are defined by five main themes: political involvement; homeowner protection; financial sustainability; quality management; and dispute resolution. At the end, the research created a comparative framework of 101 codes that could be used to accurately measure the efficiency of a home warranty scheme.Originality/valueGathering all defining characteristics of new housing warranties into a unique comparative framework rectifies a gap in the literature. Such a flexible tool will aid future practitioners in the field to undertake comparative case study analysis through qualitative research methods.

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Design of Multi-Purpose Products: Guidelines From a User Perspective

Volume 7: 29th International Conference on Design Theory and Methodology ◽

10.1115/detc2017-67150 ◽

2017 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vimal Viswanathan ◽

Shraddha Sangelkar

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Research Direction ◽

Design Guidelines ◽

User Perspective ◽

Customer Expectations ◽

Customer Preferences ◽

Content Analysis Method ◽

New Guidelines ◽

Shed Light

Multipurpose products are the artifacts with more than one intended or realized purposes. Abundance of multipurpose products in the market raises interesting questions about the desired customer preferences that lead to success or failure of such products in the market. This study aims to set the premise for developing design guidelines for multipurpose products. The study described in this paper is a qualitative content analysis of reviews of multi-purpose products available from online vendors. A traditional content analysis method is followed, where each sentence from the reviews is coded and categorized by three reviewers. Each category is then carefully analyzed and any redundancies are resolved. Finally, an interrater agreement is achieved between the three coders. The obtained categories shed light on customer expectations from multi-purpose products, their concerns, comments and experiences and their advice from the customer’s viewpoint for the design of such products. Each category identified here shows a potential research direction and a foundation for developing new guidelines for the development of such products.

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Media, Culture and Indigenous Languages in Pakistan: A Critical Review

Global Language Review ◽

10.31703/glr.2020(v-iv).04 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol V (IV) ◽

pp. 27-33

Author(s):

Irem Sultana ◽

Malik Adnan ◽

Muhammad Imran Mehsud

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Indigenous Languages ◽

Media Culture ◽

Native Languages ◽

Mainstream Media ◽

Study Results ◽

The Media ◽

Depth Interviews

This research paper inspected the role of Pakistani media to protect indigenous languages and culture in Pakistan. The study examined the situation; if Pakistani media outpours concern with the native languages or not. The article also checked the media landscape, its language-wise segregation and scenario of literacy in different areas of the country. The outcomes of the study showed that Pakistani media is neglecting the indigenous languages. The study results exhibited clearly that media houses’ focus on protecting native languages, is not profound. The findings also showed that foreign ownership of Media houses plays a role in neglecting indigenous language promotions. The current study presented that Pakistani mainstream media is damaging the local and native languages. The study was the outcome of qualitative content analysis and in-depth interviews of senior communication experts.

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“There’s a Lot of Support”: Junior Doctors’ Experiences of the Medical Internship

10.21203/rs.3.rs-46979/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Yvonne Carlsson ◽

Anna Nilsdotter ◽

Stefan Bergman ◽

Matilda Liljedahl

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Medical Student ◽

Medical School ◽

Scientific Knowledge ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Clinical Work ◽

Qualitative Description ◽

Healthcare Organisation ◽

Junior Doctors ◽

Depth Interviews

Abstract Background: It is known that the transition from medical school to clinical work can be stressful. In some countries, an introductory service bridges the gap, introducing the doctor-to-be to clinical work. However, there is a lack of scientific knowledge about whether these introductory services serve their purpose as justifiable introductions. To address the gap, this paper aimed to explore experiences that junior doctors hold of the medical internship.Methods: Using a qualitative description approach, data was collected through twelve individual in-depth interviews with volunteering medical interns from three different hospital sites in Sweden. Data were verbatim transcribed and analysed by qualitative content analysis, generating categories and themes. Results: Four main themes were identified in our data. The interns felt increasingly comfortable as doctors (‘finding one’s feet’) through taking responsibility for patients while receiving necessary help and assistance (‘a doctor with support’). Although appreciative of getting an overview of the healthcare organisation (‘healthcare sightseeing’), interns were exhausted by repeatedly changing workplaces and felt stuck in a rigid framework (‘stuck at the zoo’).Conclusions: This study showed that the transition from medical student to clinical doctor does not necessarily have to be characterised by stress and mental exhaustion but can, with extensive support, provide a fruitful opportunity for interns to grow into their roles as doctors.

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Factors Influencing the Adoption of ISO/IEC 29110 in Thai Government Projects

Research Anthology on Recent Trends, Tools, and Implications of Computer Programming ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-3016-0.ch061 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1340-1366

Author(s):

Veeraporn Siddoo ◽

Noppachai Wongsai

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Financial Support ◽

Success Factors ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Software Process ◽

Time Constraints ◽

Government Organizations ◽

Factors Influencing ◽

Thai Government ◽

Depth Interviews

This paper presents the views of four Thai government organizations who had been awarded ISO/IEC 29110 Basic Profile Certification. Team ideas as to the success factors and barriers involved in implementations are explored. In-depth interviews with closed- and open-ended questions were conducted. The data collected was analyzed using qualitative content analysis. The results show two reasons for choosing standard, first, to enhance software development process, and second, because the financial support from the SIPA. The success factors were supportive organizational policy, staff participation, availability of time and resources for the improvement of the software process, consultations with the SIPA and team commitment and recognition. The barrier factors were time constraints, lack of experience, documentation load, unsynchronized means of communication and improper project selection. The findings were based on four diverse organizations. Other countries may take into account the variations e.g. working culture or organizational structure when seeking to apply these results.

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Teenage girls’ experience of the determinants of physical activity promotion: A theory-based qualitative content analysis

Electronic physician ◽

10.19082/5075 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 9 (8) ◽

pp. 5075-5082 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mahboobe Borhani ◽

Roya Sadeghi ◽

Davoud Shojaeizadeh ◽

Tayebeh Fasihi Harandi ◽

Mohammad Ali Vakili

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Teenage Girls ◽

Activity Promotion

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Motivators for Physical Activity among Ambulatory Nursing Home Older Residents

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2014/329397 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 2014 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Yuh-Min Chen ◽

Yueh-Ping Li

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Nursing Home ◽

Nursing Homes ◽

Mood State ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Regular Physical Activity ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

State Filling ◽

Empty Time

The purpose of this study was to explore self-identified motivators for regular physical activity among ambulatory nursing home older residents. A qualitative exploratory design was adopted. Purposive sampling was performed to recruit 18 older residents from two nursing homes in Taiwan. The interview transcripts were analyzed by qualitative content analysis. Five motivators of physical activity emerged from the result of analysis: eagerness for returning home, fear of becoming totally dependent, improving mood state, filling empty time, and previously cultivated habit. Research on physical activity from the perspectives of nursing home older residents has been limited. An empirically grounded understanding from this study could provide clues for promoting and supporting lifelong engagement in physical activity among older residents. The motivators reported in this study should be considered when designing physical activity programs. These motivators can be used to encourage, guide, and provide feedback to support older residents in maintaining physical activity.

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The marginalisation of midwifery in medicalised pregnancy and childbirth: a qualitative study

British Journal of Midwifery ◽

10.12968/bjom.2020.28.11.768 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (11) ◽

pp. 768-776

Author(s):

Khadijeh Mirzaie Najmabadi ◽

Mahmoud Ghazi Tabatabaie ◽

Abou Ali Vedadhir ◽

Sedigheh Sedigh Mobarakabadi

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Perinatal Care ◽

Low Risk ◽

Care Providers ◽

Pregnancy And Childbirth ◽

Risk Pregnancy ◽

Low Risk Pregnancy ◽

Depth Interviews

Introduction The role of midwives has changed in providing care for low-risk pregnancies and childbirth. This study explores the perceptions of perinatal care providers and recipients regarding midwifery services. Methods This study used a qualitative content analysis approach. Data were collected through 49 semi-structured in-depth interviews, and analysed with qualitative content analysis. Results The medicalisation of pregnancy and childbirth has marginalised midwifery. Midwifery, which should be at the heart of all low-risk pregnancies and childbirth, has deteriorated such that it has become disempowered in interdisciplinary relations. Conclusions Midwifery is at risk of being totally excluded from low-risk pregnancy care and childbirth.

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Portrayal of Women in Contemporary Nollywood Films: Isoken and King of Boys in Focus

CINEJ Cinema Journal ◽

10.5195/cinej.2021.299 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

pp. 117-145

Author(s):

Emwinromwankhoe Osakpolor

Keyword(s):

Content Analysis ◽

Case Studies ◽

Gender Stereotypes ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Cultivation Theory ◽

Analysis Method ◽

Nigerian Women ◽

Female Directors ◽

Content Analysis Method ◽

Positive Light

This study investigates the portrayal of women in contemporary Nollywood films, using Isoken (2017) and King of Boys (2018) as case studies. The objective was to highlight the various ways in which women in the films are portrayed to viewers and ascertain whether contemporary Nollywood movies are an improvement on the issues of gender stereotypes and sexism which are hitherto prevalent in the industry. Anchored on the cultivation theory, the study adopted the qualitative content analysis method. Findings showed that women in the studied films are negatively portrayed in various ways and that these portrayals are, at best, parallel to the stereotypical ways in which women were portrayed in previous Nollywood movies. Taking cognizance of the fact that both films are directed by women, the researcher recommends that Nollywood female directors should look beyond the lenses of financial gains and set a pace with regards to changing the narrative and portraying Nigerian women in a positive light.

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Choice Architecture Cueing to Healthier Dietary Choices and Physical Activity at the Workplace: Implementation and Feasibility Evaluation

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13103592 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (10) ◽

pp. 3592

Author(s):

Eeva Rantala ◽

Saara Vanhatalo ◽

Tanja Tilles-Tirkkonen ◽

Markus Kanerva ◽

Pelle Guldborg Hansen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Content Analysis ◽

Real World ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Workplace Health Promotion ◽

Successful Implementation ◽

Choice Architecture ◽

Management Support ◽

Feasibility Assessment ◽

Facilitators And Barriers

Redesigning choice environments appears a promising approach to encourage healthier eating and physical activity, but little evidence exists of the feasibility of this approach in real-world settings. The aim of this paper is to portray the implementation and feasibility assessment of a 12-month mixed-methods intervention study, StopDia at Work, targeting the environment of 53 diverse worksites. The intervention was conducted within a type 2 diabetes prevention study, StopDia. We assessed feasibility through the fidelity, facilitators and barriers, and maintenance of implementation, building on implementer interviews (n = 61 informants) and observations of the worksites at six (t1) and twelve months (t2). We analysed quantitative data with Kruskall–Wallis and Mann–Whitney U tests and qualitative data with content analysis. Intervention sites altogether implemented 23 various choice architectural strategies (median 3, range 0–14 strategies/site), employing 21 behaviour change mechanisms. Quantitative analysis found implementation was successful in 66%, imperfect in 25%, and failed in 9% of evaluated cases. These ratings were independent of the ease of implementation of applied strategies and reminders that implementers received. Researchers’ assistance in intervention launch (p = 0.02) and direct contact to intervention sites (p < 0.001) predicted higher fidelity at t1, but not at t2. Qualitative content analysis identified facilitators and barriers related to the organisation, intervention, worksite environment, implementer, and user. Contributors of successful implementation included apt implementers, sufficient implementer training, careful planning, integration into worksite values and activities, and management support. After the study, 49% of the worksites intended to maintain the implementation in some form. Overall, the choice architecture approach seems suitable for workplace health promotion, but a range of practicalities warrant consideration while designing real-world implementation.

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