scholarly journals A New Tool for an Awareness Plan Concerning Critical Issues, Needs and Attitudes of Citizens on the Use of Medicines

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1409
Author(s):  
Barbara Pittau ◽  
Piergiorgio Palla ◽  
Francesca Pettinau ◽  
Antonio Mastino
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Sample Area ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
Novel Strategy

This article describes a pilot study to test the adequacy of a newly developed tool for an awareness plan on the importance of properly using pharmaceuticals. The new tool consists of face-to-face interviews with adult citizens on their approach to the use of medicines and of the following data analysis with a dedicated software application. The pilot study was carried out in a sample area of Sardinia, in Italy. The data from the interviews collected anonymously and analysed in aggregate actually emphasised the critical issues and needs in the use of pharmaceuticals in the sample area involved, also encouraging communication among different actors. The pilot study revealed that the designed tool could represent a novel strategy to stimulate interchanges of information on the proper use of pharmaceuticals with a potential impact on people’s health.

Using Written Accounts in Qualitative Research

2005 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 40-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Handy ◽  
Kirsty Ross
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Rich Data

AbstractThis article discusses the methodological implications of using written accounts as the primary source of data in qualitative research. Data from a pilot study into family relationships in two families with an anorexic child is presented to illustrate the ways in which this strategy can facilitate the interpretation of different family members' perspectives. Written accounts are shown to be a time-efficient means of gathering good-quality, descriptively rich data. Differences between oral and written modes of communication mean that participants' written accounts are more highly focused and reflective than transcripts from oral interviews, facilitating data analysis and interpretation. Relationships between researchers and researched are more circumscribed than in face-to-face interviewing, which may limit opportunities to explore emergent issues or make informal observations during the interview process. However, the more circumscribed contact between researchers and respondents may also make it easier to manage the complex social dynamics that can emerge when researching families. Whilst written accounts cannot be used as a direct substitute for oral interviews their strengths appear to be undervalued in qualitative research in psychology.

Why Zumba?

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Yeşer Eroglu
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Sports Management ◽  
Future Planning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Coaching Education ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Consistency Rate

This study was conducted to determine the reasons behind the students’ preferring an activity that would teach them how to perform and teach Zumba effectively and safely as a leisure activity and to what extent the activity met their expectations. The Subjects:This qualitative research consisted of 22 face to face interviews with students of the Rumeli University Faculty of Sport Sciences, Coaching Education, Sports Management and Recreation departments. Materials and Method:The participants were selected with the convenience sampling method and consisted of 16 women and 6 men between the ages of 18-22 years. The Zumba event included 8 one hour Zumba classes given by a specialist in this area. The data was coded separately by two researchers and the consistency rate was found to be 75 percent. Descriptive and content analysis was used and transferred to NVIVO 10 software for data analysis. The themes of reasons for participating in and expectations of students from the Zumba classes that resulted from the interviews conducted prior to and following the event were collected and evaluated. Conclusions: As a result of the data analysis prior to the event, the desire to become a specialist, adding another dimension to their specialty, being ready to branch out, importance future planning, increased financial expectation and popularity of Zumbaemerged as the leading themes in choosing Zumba. The participant’s thoughts after the event were that their initial expectations were met and extra themes of health protection and entertainment were added as gains from the event.

scholarly journals StopWatch: Pilot study for an Apple Watch application for youth with ADHD

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 205520762110012
Author(s):  
John E Leikauf ◽  
Carlos Correa ◽  
Andrew N Bueno ◽  
Vicente Peris Sempere ◽  
Leanne M Williams
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Haptic Feedback ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Open Label ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Youth With Adhd

Introduction To address the need for non-pharmacologic, scalable approaches for managing attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in young people, we report the results of a study of an application developed for a wearable device (Apple Watch) that was designed to track movement and provide visual and haptic feedback for ADHD. Methods Six-week, open label pilot study with structured rating scales ADHD and semi-structured qualitative interview. Apple Watch software application given to users that uses actigraphy and graphic interface as well as haptic feedback to provide feedback to users about level of movement during periods of intentional focus. Linear mixed models to estimate trajectories. Results Thirty-two participants entered the study. This application was associated with improvement in ADHD symptoms over the 6 weeks of the study. We observed an ADHD-Rating Scale change of β = −1.2 units/week (95% CI = −0.56 to −1.88, F = 13.4, P = .0004). Conclusions These positive clinical outcomes highlight the promise of such wearable applications for ADHD and the need to pursue their further development.

Telepresence Robots in the Classroom

2021 ◽  
pp. 004723952110347
Author(s):  
Penny Thompson ◽  
Sarinporn Chaivisit
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Space Robot ◽  
Classroom Experience ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Telepresence Robot ◽  
Telepresence Robots ◽  
Remote User

This study used the concept of shared affordance space to explore students’ perceptions of the use of a telepresence robot in a face-to-face classroom. Results from this qualitative pilot study suggest the telepresence robot has the potential to provide enough autonomy and agency for both the remote user and the in-class students to perceive a shared affordance space. Robot users and classmates use human pronouns to describe the robot user and discuss a process of adjusting to its presence. The physical configuration of the classroom can either facilitate or hinder this process. The research provides greater understanding of the experiences of students in a face-to-face classroom that includes remote students attending class using a telepresence robot. It can help educators design and implement these experiences in a way that creates a beneficial classroom experience for both in-class and remote learners.

scholarly journals Nurses' Perception of Family-Centered Care in Neonatal Intensive Care Units

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (01) ◽  
pp. 016-020
Author(s):  
Haydeh Heidari ◽  
Marjan Mardani-Hamooleh
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Units ◽  
Family Centered Care ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Conventional Content Analysis ◽  
Family Centered

AbstractFamily-centered care (FCC) is one of the important elements of care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). The aim of this study was to understand the nurses' perception of FCC in NICUs. This qualitative study was performed using conventional content analysis. Participants in this study included 18 nurses who were selected by a purposeful method. Semistructured, in-depth and face-to-face interviews were conducted with the participants. All interviews were written down, reviewed, and analyzed. Two categories were identified after the data analysis: (1) prerequisite for providing FCC and (2) parents' participation. Prerequisite for providing FCC consisted of two subcategories namely suitable facilities and adequate personnel. Parents' participation included subcategories of parents: neonate's attachment and parents' training. Nurses' perception of FCC in NICUs can facilitate an appropriate condition for the participation of family members in the care of neonates.

scholarly journals Computer-aided self-help for phobia/panic via internet at home: A pilot study

2004 ◽  
Vol 184 (5) ◽  
pp. 448-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Kenwright ◽  
Isaac M. Marks ◽  
Lina Gega ◽  
David Mataix-Cols
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Panic Disorder ◽  
Open Study ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Therapist Support ◽  
At Home ◽  
Help System

SummaryIn an open study, ten people with phobia or panic disorder who could not travel repeatedly to a therapist accessed a computer-aided exposure self-help system (Fear Fighter) at home on the internet with brief therapist support by telephone. They improved significantly, and their outcome and satisfaction resembled those in patients with similar disorders who used Fear Fighter in clinics with brief face-to-face therapist support.

Patterns of feelings in face‐to‐face negotiation: a Sino‐Dutch pilot study

2005 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 103-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Ulijn ◽  
Anne Françoise Rutkowski ◽  
Rajesh Kumar ◽  
Yunxia Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Face Negotiation

scholarly journals Strong Copyright + DRM + Weak Net Neutrality = Digital Dystopia?

2006 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles W. Bailey Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Digital Rights Management ◽  
Internet Traffic ◽  
Digital Content ◽  
Net Neutrality ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Digital Rights ◽  
Copyright Laws ◽  
Rights Management ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Potential Impact

Three critical issues—a dramatic expansion of the scope, duration, and punitive nature of copyright laws; the ability of Digital Rights Management (DRM) systems to lock-down digital content in an unprecedented fashion; and the erosion of Net neutrality, which ensures that all Internet traffic is treated equally—are examined in detail and their potential impact on libraries is assessed. How legislatures, the courts, and the commercial marketplace treat these issues will strongly influence the future of digital information for good or ill.

scholarly journals smartEducation: Developing Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Ragoonaden
Keyword(s):  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Professional Learning ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Renewal Program ◽  
Mindfulness In Education ◽  
Faculty Of Education ◽  
And Control

smartEducation (Stress Management and Resiliency Techniques) is a mindfulness-based professional learning initiative positioned in a Faculty of Education of a Western Canadian university. Following similar evidence-based initiatives of mindfulness in education, the smartEducation curriculum comprises nine sessions offered in a variety of face-to-face, intensive, and blended formats. This renewal program supports the development of self-care techniques to cultivate personal and professional resilience through a greater understanding and control of breath, movement, and the physiology of emotions. The 20-hour program consists of eight two-hour sessions and a four-hour silent retreat. This article provides an overview of the research supporting mindfulness in education and presents the results of a pilot study conducted with preservice teachers enrolled in the smartEducation course.

scholarly journals Innovative Behavior And Emotional Intelligence Of Managers In Managing A Catering Business

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 290
Author(s):  
La Ode Sumail, Salma Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Intelligence ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Family Business ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Innovative Behavior ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Scale Data

The main problem of SME Catering family business in Makassar City is low competitiveness which has an impact on financial performance. This study investigates the causes of low competitiveness through the role of the manager's innovative behavior and emotional intelligence. Sampling uses purposive sampling by setting the owner and manager as respondents. Data was transformed from the score to scale data through SolAnd 1.9 software application and data analysis using WarpPLS 3.0. This study found that Catering's financial performance is good because ownership is increasing. The more catering ownerships are the better innovation of managers and better financial performance. Although innovative managers are good, the emotional intelligence of managers is still low, financial performance is also low. The catering business is vulnerable to the risk of raw materials. Therefore, managers who are able to innovate and have personal qualities to work are needed indeed the competitiveness of this business increases.

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