scholarly journals Feasibility of an Intervention for Patients with Cognitive Impairment Using an Interactive Digital Calendar with Mobile Phone Reminders (RemindMe) to Improve the Performance of Activities in Everyday Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2222
Author(s):  
Maria Andreassen ◽  
Helena Hemmingsson ◽  
Inga-Lill Boman ◽  
Henrik Danielsson ◽  
Tiny Jaarsma
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

The aim of this study is to increase evidence-based interventions by investigating the feasibility of an intervention using an interactive digital calendar with mobile phone reminders (RemindMe) as support in everyday life. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from participating patients (n = 8) and occupational therapists (n = 7) from three rehabilitation clinics in Sweden. The intervention consisted of delivering the interactive digital calendar RemindMe, receiving an individualized introduction, a written manual, and individual weekly conversations for two months with follow-up assessments after two and four months. Feasibility areas of acceptability, demand, implementation, practicality, and integration were examined. Patients expressed their interest and intention to use RemindMe and reported a need for reminders and individualized support. By using reminders in activities in everyday life their autonomy was supported. The study also demonstrated the importance of confirming reminders and the possible role of habit-forming. Occupational therapists perceived the intervention to be useful at the rehabilitation clinics and the weekly support conversations enabled successful implementation. This study confirmed the importance of basing and tailoring the intervention to patients’ needs and thus being person-centered.

Glioma patient-reported outcomes: patients and clinicians

2021 ◽  
pp. bmjspcare-2020-002699
Author(s):  
Marthe Peeters ◽  
Germaine Ottenheijm ◽  
Paul Bienfait ◽  
Daniëlle Eekers ◽  
Anja Gijtenbeek ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Patient Reported Outcomes ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Nurse Specialist ◽  
Patient Reported ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Routine Assessment

IntroductionRoutine assessment of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in oncology has shown to improve the quality of the delivered care and to prolong survival. However, for successful implementation of routine assessment of PROs, more knowledge on their usability in clinical practice is needed.ObjectiveThis study aimed to cross-sectionally assess the perspective of patients and clinicians on the practicality of routinely measuring PROs in clinical practice for glioma patients.MethodsSemistructured interviews were conducted evaluating the role of healthcare professionals (HCP) in discussing results of PRO measures (PROMs), and the preferred topics, methods and frequency of PRO assessment. Glioma patients, their proxies and HCPs involved in the treatment of glioma patients from eight centres in the Netherlands were included.ResultsTwenty-four patients, 16 proxies and 35 HCPs were interviewed. The majority of patients, proxies and HCPs (92%, 81% and 80%, respectively) were willing to discuss PRO results during consultations. Although HCPs prefer that results are discussed with the nurse specialist, only one-third of patients/proxies agreed. Functioning of daily life was considered important in all three groups. Most participants indicated that discussion of PROM results should take place during standard follow-up visits, and completed at home about 1 week in advance. On group level, there was no preference for administration of questionnaires on paper or digitally. Lastly, all centres had staff available to send questionnaires on paper.ConclusionThis study shows that routine assessment of PROs is desired by patients, proxies and HCP’s in neuro-oncological care in Dutch hospitals.

Companionship

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen M. Cumiskey ◽  
Larissa Hjorth
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Active Part ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Grieving Process ◽  
Emotional Suffering ◽  
Continuing Bond

In this chapter we investigate the shifting role of memorialization through case studies of individual usage of mobile and social media. The mobile phone, now an active part of everyday life for many, provides a pivotal role in the construction and maintenance of memorialization. We explore how the sense of co-presence generated through use of mobile-emotive rituals and practices can be experienced as a form of companionship and continuing bond. Drawing on fieldwork done predominantly in Australia, this chapter considers how the mobile phone can facilitate a kind of constant companionship that can be a lifesaver in times of extreme emotional suffering, and can assist users in practical as well as affective aspect of the grieving process.

scholarly journals The role of smartphone applications in clinical practice: a review

2020 ◽  
Vol 134 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-103 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Wallace ◽  
R Kanegaonkar
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Health Professional ◽  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
Search Terms ◽  
Mobile Phone Applications ◽  
Intended Use ◽  
Allied Health Professional

AbstractObjectiveThe number of medical mobile phone applications continues to grow. Although otorhinolaryngology-specific applications represent a small proportion, there are exciting innovations emerging for the specialty. This article will assess the number of applications available and review how they may be used in clinical practice.MethodThe application stores of the two most popular mobile phone platforms, Apple and android, were searched using multiple search terms.ResultsA total of 107 ENT applications were identified and categorised according to intended use. Eight applications were reviewed in more detail and assessed on whether a doctor or allied health professional was involved in their design and if they were evidence-based.ConclusionThere are a number of ENT-specific smartphone applications currently available. As the technology progresses, their scope has extended beyond being purely for reference. Nevertheless, it remains difficult to assess the validity and security of these applications.

scholarly journals RISING STUDENT’S ACADEMIC HONESTY: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CLASSROOM DEVELOPMENTAL BIBLIOTHERAPY (CDB) IN BAHASA INDONESIA LEARNING AT MADRASAH IBTIDAIYAH

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 28
Author(s):  
Siti Khorriyatul Khotimah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Academic Honesty ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
5Th Grade ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

<p>The aims of this research are to find out: (1) the implementation of classrooom developmental bibliotherapy (CDB) in Bahasa Indonesia learning process to improve student’s academic honesty, and (2) the result of the implementation of CDB in Bahasa Indonesia learning to improve student’s academic honesty. This is a classroom action research. The subjects are 28 students from 5th grade of MI (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah) Cahaya. This research has 3 cycles with 3 to 4 sessions in every cycle. In every session, the learning process are integrated CDB’s stage into Bahasa Indonesia learning process in competencies: reading, writing, and speaking. The qualitative and quantitative data are collected with several technics: observation, interview, students self report and students journals analizes. The process of data analysis are: data reduction, data display, and an overview of conclusions / verification. The data analizes is explained as findings and reflections in every cycle that will be follow up to the next cycle or stop the action. The result are: (1) the implemention of CDB in Bahasa Indonesia learning are success especially in playing drama, and (2) the improvement of student’s academic honesty is known from by the number of honest student increase to 96%, and the students show some behavior to maintain their academic honesty.</p>

Exploring the Role of Wealth and Religion on the Ownership of Captive Lemurs in Madagascar Using Qualitative and Quantitative Data

2018 ◽  
Vol 89 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim E. Reuter ◽  
Tara A. Clarke ◽  
Marni LaFleur ◽  
Jonah Ratsimbazafy ◽  
Fabiola Holiniaina Kjeldgaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative

scholarly journals The role of the community mental health nurse in Botswana: The needs and problems of carers of schizophrenic clients in the community

Curationis ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Kgosidintsi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Community Mental Health ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Mental Health Nurses ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Mental Health Nurse ◽  
Health Nurse ◽  
Community Mental Health Nurses

The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the role of the psychiatric/community mental health nurse in the context of primary health care in which mental health is an integral part of the general health care system and in a specific socio-economic background. Nine (9) community mental health nurses who graduated from a local training program for community mental health nurses at post basic level, twenty five (25) carers responsible for daily care and welfare of schizophrenic clients from rural, semi-rural, urban and semi-urban areas country wide participated in the study. The study was exploratory and both qualitative and quantitative data was collected using semi structured interviews, unstructured observation and documentary search methods were used. Data analysis for both qualitative and quantitative data was done through simple frequency counts.

scholarly journals ‘The very first thing that connected us to him’: adopters’ experiences of sharing photographs, ‘talking’ albums and other materials with their children prior to meeting

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 225-241
Author(s):  
Jenny Blackmore ◽  
Gemma Burns ◽  
Cerith S Waters ◽  
Katherine H Shelton
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Adoptive Parents ◽  
Grief And Loss ◽  
Adoptive Family ◽  
Early Indicator ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Potential Impact ◽  
The Impact

Prospective adopters commonly share materials such as photographs of their family, ‘talking’ albums, DVDs, toys and blankets with their child prior to meeting them. This is often the first point of ‘introduction’ of the adoptive family to their child. The sharing of materials is also one of the earliest tasks in which foster carers and prospective adopters work together. This study investigates adopters’ experiences of sharing materials in the wider context of working with foster carers during these initial parent–child ‘introductions’. Thematic analysis of 24 interviews conducted with adoptive parents revealed three main themes: collaboration, familiarisation and connection. Further qualitative and quantitative data were subsequently gathered and analysed from surveys completed by 64 adoptive parents. Findings highlight the central role of the foster carer in preparing a child for a move to adoption, and the potential impact that the grief and loss experienced by a foster carer may have on this move. They also suggest that the sharing of materials could be an early indicator of a foster carer’s capacity to support a child’s transition to life with their adoptive family. Adopters’ perceptions of the impact of the materials, both at the time of introductions and their ongoing significance several years after placement, are explored.

scholarly journals The Role of Endocarditis, Myocarditis and Pericarditis in Qualitative and Quantitative Data Analysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. 2919-2933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norman Schöffel ◽  
Karin Vitzthum ◽  
Stefanie Mache ◽  
David Groneberg ◽  
David Quarcoo
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Quantitative Data Analysis

scholarly journals AN INVESTIGATIVE STUDY OF THE ROLE OF SANTHIKARMA IN MENTAL HEALTH

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
J. K. A. Kanthi
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
High Price ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Special Place ◽  
New Generation ◽  
Depth Interviews

Several areas reflect the traditional wisdom of Sri Lanka. This knowledge is of two parts as tactile and intangible cognition. Shantikarma and its associated rituals have a special place in intangible knowledge. Humans rely on various supernatural forces to prevent them from suffering and suffering. The medium used to obtain the help of those forces is called Shanti Karma. Several areas reflect the traditional wisdom of Sri Lanka. This knowledge is of two parts as tactile and intangible cognition. Shantikarma and its associated rituals have a special place in intangible knowledge. Humans rely on various supernatural forces to prevent them from suffering and suffering. The medium used to obtain the help of those forces is called Shanti Karma. The research problem was how Shanti Karma is used as an art of healing. The methodology involved in this research was Qualitative and Quantitative. Data were gathered using primary and secondary evidence in-depth interviews. A sample of about 20 yakaduras from Palatuwa, Godagama in Matara District, Habaraduwa and, Ahangama in Galle District was selected for the field study. The secondary evidence was the substance yielded from the published sources. Today, there is a decline in the use of peace rituals in Sri Lanka. The decline in the number of people willing to engage in this, the emergence of a new generation after the decline of traditional artisans, and the need to pay a high price for peacemaking, etc., have contributed to this decline.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document