scholarly journals Longitudinal Patterns of Social Problem-Solving Skills in an Ethnically Diverse Sample of Pediatric Patients with Cancer and their Caregivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 1581
Author(s):  
Evrosina Isaac ◽  
Urmila Sivagnanalingam ◽  
Andrea Meisman ◽  
Crista Wetherington Donewar ◽  
Linda Ewing ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Lymphoblastic Leukemia ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Social Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Pediatric patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma are prescribed a daily oral chemotherapy medication named 6-mercaptopurine. Adherence to this medication is vital for survival and decreased risk for disease relapse. Adaptive problem-solving strategies are important for adhering to this complex regimen. This manuscript examined ethnic and racial differences in social problem-solving domains (Social Problem-Solving Inventory) among patients aged 7–19 years old who were diagnosed with cancer; and, their caregivers (N = 139). This was a 15-month longitudinal study. We also examined differences in medication adherence based on behavioral adherence measures. Our study found significant differences between minority and non-minority reporters across multiple social problem-solving domains (p < 0.05). However, there were no significant differences observed for medication adherence. Our findings underscore the importance of implementing culturally sensitive interventions in clinical care that could ultimately positively impact health behaviors, interactions with healthcare providers, and long-term health outcomes.

Dimensions of marital conflict and children's social problem-solving skills.

1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherryl H. Goodman ◽  
Bill Barfoot ◽  
Alice A. Frye ◽  
Andrea M. Belli
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Marital Conflict ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Social Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Cognitive functioning and social problem-solving skills in schizophrenia

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michi Hatashita-Wong ◽  
Thomas E. Smith ◽  
Steven M. Silverstein ◽  
James W. Hull ◽  
Deborah F. Willson
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Cognitive Functioning ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Social Problem Solving ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

Relationships between family background problems and social problem solving skills of young normal children

1981 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-90 ◽  
Author(s):  
Viviane Perez ◽  
Ellis L. Gesten ◽  
Emory L. Cowen ◽  
Roger P. Weissberg ◽  
Bruce Rapkin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Family Background ◽  
Social Problem Solving ◽  
Normal Children ◽  
Problem Solving Skills

The Relationship Between Social Problem Solving Ability and Burnout Level

2017 ◽  
pp. 268-282
Author(s):  
Efe Ibrahim Efeoğlu ◽  
Sevgi Ozcan
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Social Problem Solving ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Study Results ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to identify the relationship between social problem solving ability and burnout level of health professionals in a southeast city of Turkey. Material and Method: Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire with the Short Form of Social Problem Solving Inventory and Maslach Burnout Inventory. A total number of 356 health professionals participated in the study. Results: Of all the participants; 44.1% were nurses, 27.0% were doctors and 28.9% consisted of other health professionals. Functional social problem solving dimensions were negatively correlated with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization and positively correlated with personal accomplishment. Conclusion: There is a negative correlation between social problem solving ability and burnout levels of health professionals. Evaluating social problem skills may allow to identify the ones who may be at risk for burnout; and improving their social problem solving skills may protect them from burnout.

Sixteen years of the Brooklands Thinking Skills Offender Programme

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 132-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gareth Hickman ◽  
Su Thrift ◽  
Rani Dhaliwal ◽  
Chénelle Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Problem Solving ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Social Problem Solving ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Treatment Pathway ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on the Brooklands Thinking Skills Offender Programme (BTSOP), a social problem-solving skills group programme developed and provided to people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) detained in conditions of medium and low security. The programme has been running and evolving since 2001 and has undergone consistent development over this time. Within the past five years, there have been significant developments of the Secure Service Treatment Pathway and the current paper describes the integration of the BTSOP within this new pathway model. Design/methodology/approach The programme was evaluated over five years using self-report psychometric measures related to treatment targets. Evaluation data in relation to attrition rates, discharges, transfers, treatment engagement and recidivism are also provided from a 16-year period. The updated treatment pathway and a description of the programme are provided. Findings Results showed statistically significant improvements in Rational Problem Solving, increased internal locus of control and decreased external locus of control. Reflection on the limitations and challenges to outcome assessment in this area is offered. Originality/value This paper builds on the existing evidence base of interventions focused on developing social problem-solving skills in offenders and presents evidence of the effectiveness of such programmes with offenders with IDs.

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