scholarly journals Critical care nurses’ perceptions of stress and stress-related situations in the workplace

Curationis ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Moola
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Working Environments ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

Critical care nurses (CCNs) experience stressful situations in their daily working environments. A qualitative research approach (exploratory, descriptive and contextual) was used to explore and describe the stressful situations experienced by critical care nurses in the Tshwane metropolitan are of South Africa. Focus group interviews were conducted with critical care nurses.

Focus Group Interviews: A qualitative research approach for nursing

Pflege ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 145-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Kean
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Interviews

Focus Group Interviews als qualitativer Forschungsansatz in der Pflegeforschung sind derzeit im englischsprachigen Raum sehr populär. In diesem Artikel wird dieser Forschungsansatz vorgestellt und mit einem Beispiel aus der Pflegeforschung verdeutlicht. Es werden dabei Fragen des allgemeinen und speziellen Studiendesigns angesprochen.

Nurses’ perceptions of their professional rights

2013 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 459-469 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mari Kangasniemi ◽  
Alessandro Stievano ◽  
Anna-Maija Pietilä
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Professional Ethics ◽  
Nursing Management ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Educational Content ◽  
The Third ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
Italian Legislation

The purpose of this study, which is part of a wider study of professional ethics, was to describe nurses’ perceptions of their rights in Italy. The data were collected by open-ended focus group interviews and analyzed with inductive content analysis. Based on the analysis, three main themes were identified. The first theme “Unfamiliarity with rights” described nurses’ perception that their rights mirrored historical roots, educational content, and nurses’ and patients’ position in the society. The second theme, “Rights reflected in legislation” highlighted that working and professional Italian legislation played a strong role. The third theme, “Managerial barriers for nurses’ rights” underlined the nurses’ perceptions that nursing management had the responsibility to create the conditions where nurses’ rights could flourish. This study intends to contribute to the debate on this underexplored topic.

scholarly journals Psychological Aspect of Pre-competition Warm-up: Motivational Process and Outcomes

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 431
Author(s):  
Eylem Gencer
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Psychological Aspect ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Motivational Process ◽  
Psychological Influences ◽  
Group Interviews

Pre-competition warm-up has mostly been examined physically in the literature, focusing on its effect on performance and protection from injuries. However, there is a lack of studies regarding the psychological influences of warm-up. Therefore, in this study it was aimed to explore the psychological reflections of pre-competition warm-up in terms of motivational process and outcomes. The research was designed in qualitative research, and phenomenology was employed. Participants were 10 international wrestlers whose age differentiated between 20 and 25 years. They have a sports career ranging from 8 to 12 years. The data were collected via focus group interviews and analyzed via content analysis. Results showed that wrestlers need pre-competition warm-up as they perceive it improves their performance and protects them from injuries. However, perception of the opponent as stronger or weaker, guides whether the warm-up is needed or not. In addition, pre-competition warm-up motivates wrestlers through stimulating, goal-directing (e.g., adaptation, concentration, awareness), and encouraging them to the competition. In conclusion, pre-competition warm-up not only physically prepares athletes for the competition, but also prepares them psychologically with its motivating influences.

scholarly journals A care deficit? The roles of families and faith-based organisations in the lives of youth at the margins in Pretoria Central

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlize Rabe
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Young People ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Faith Based ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Care Deficit

After completing or dropping out of school, many young people leave their family households and in some cases they move from rural or semi-rural areas to urban centres. Faith-based organisations (FBOs) in major cities in South Africa sometimes act as a safety net for marginalised youth, especially as government departments are overburdened and not addressing all the needs of youth at the margins. This qualitative research is based on an analysis of individual and focus group interviews undertaken with young people living in the central areas of Pretoria. It is shown how families and FBOs engage as separate, although at times not unrelated, entities in the lives of youth at the margins. In certain cases, the FBO became an institution of last resort and only in rare cases is a certain synergy achieved between FBOs and families.

scholarly journals Barriers to Providing VTE Chemoprophylaxis to Hospitalized Patients: A Nursing-Focused Qualitative Evaluation

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 668-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey Kreutzer ◽  
Anthony D Yang ◽  
Christina Sansone ◽  
Lily Saadat ◽  
Karl Y Bilimoria ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Medical Condition ◽  
Theoretical Domains Framework ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Behavior Changes ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Nurses Perceptions ◽  
Inpatient Units

BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a serious medical condition that results in preventable morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to identify nursing-related barriers to administration of VTE chemoprophylaxis to hospitalized patients. DESIGN: This was a qualitative study including nurses from five inpatient units at one hospital. METHODS: Observations were conducted on five units to gain insight into the process for administering chemoprophylaxis. Focus group interviews were conducted with nurses and were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify barriers to providing VTE chemoprophylaxis. RESULTS: We conducted 14 focus group interviews with nurses from five inpatient units to assess nurses’ perceptions of barriers to administration of VTE chemoprophylaxis. The barriers identified included nurses’ misconceptions that ambulating patients did not require chemoprophylaxis, nurses’ uncertainty when counseling patients on the importance of chemoprophylaxis, and a lack of comparative data for nurses regarding their specific refusal rates. CONCLUSIONS: Multiple factors act as barriers to patients receiving VTE chemoprophylaxis. These barriers are often modifiable targets for quality improvement. There is a need to focus on behavior changes that will remove or minimize barriers and equip nurses to ensure administration of VTE chemoprophylaxis by engaging patients in their care.

scholarly journals Nursing staff’s experience of appearance issues in various nursing situations

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Åsa Bringsén ◽  
Johanna Sjöbeck ◽  
Pia Petersson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Knowledge Development ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Professional Nursing ◽  
Group Interviews

Abstract Background Health care professionals frequently interact with unknown patients in a process involving appearance-based judgements and priority-setting, all of which has an effect on health care equality. The healthcare provider–patient interaction is also highly relevant for the awareness and support of patients’ appearance concerns, with an associated possibility for improving patients’ satisfaction with their appearance and health. The aim was therefore to explore nursing staff’s experience of patients’ appearance issues in various nursing situations, with the purpose to facilitate awareness raising and knowledge development. Method A qualitative research approach with focus group interviews was chosen due to the exploratory aim of the study. Five semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with 24 nursing staff in total (19 women and five men). The participants’ ages varied (20 to 45 years) as did their professional nursing experience. The interviews lasted approximately one hour, were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed through thematic analysis. Results The thematic analysis resulted in the two themes Patient perspective and Professional nursing role, with associated subthemes. The findings showed the importance and impact of appearance issues in nursing situations and how these are linked to the health of the patients. Some groups of patients were identified as more vulnerable than others, which was associated with health care inequalities and health disparities. Value-based strategies along with knowledge, and skills for holistic person-centred care were identified as important resources for the development of appearance-related awareness and support in various nursing situations. Conclusion Strategies for improvement can be realised through the educational system for nursing staff, but mainly by using collective reflective learning forums in different workplaces. An empowerment approach is considered a useful framework for the implementation of holistic person-centred care, functioning as a resource for appearance-related awareness and support in various nursing situations. However, more research is needed on the complex and challenging phenomenon of appearance issues in nursing situations. Knowledge development related to successful person-centred strategies for appearance-related awareness and support is important, especially strategies with a salutogenic perspective.

Listening to People: Views about the Bathroom

1997 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 500-504
Author(s):  
Abir Mullick
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Research Method ◽  
User Performance ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Design Features ◽  
Qualitative Research Method ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Impact ◽  
At Home

The study focused on the impact of bathroom design on user performance. It used a qualitative research method, focus group interviews, to learn from users about their bathroom needs and preferences. It examined the need for universal bathroom design features that have inclusive applications. It offers design suggestions for use by all people living at home.

Challenges Facing the Effective Functioning of Ward Committees as a Mechanism to Promote Local Democracy in the Former Tlokwe Local Municipality (TLM)

Politeia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melvin Diedericks ◽  
Sello Seitlholo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Local Governance ◽  
Local Democracy ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Effective Functioning ◽  
Local Municipality ◽  
Group Interviews

This article investigates the challenges facing the effective functioning of ward committees as a mechanism to promote local democracy in the former Tlokwe Local Municipality’s (TLM) area of jurisdiction. Ward committees in South Africa (SA) were specifically established to strengthen the participation of communities in local governance. A qualitative research design was used to collect and analyse data for purposes of achieving the objectives of this study. This involved a literature review designed to contextualise effective ward committee functioning in a developing South Africa. Semi-structured interviews were held with senior officials from TLM. Officials were selected based upon their expert knowledge with regard to the facilitation of public participation and for being responsible for effective ward committee functioning within TLM. Focus group interviews were also held with at least four ward committees operating within the boundaries of the municipality. The purpose of using focus group interviews in this study was to identify specific operational challenges as experienced by the ward committees, including how these challenges affected the fulfilment of their responsibilities. Significant findings include that communication was a critical aspect to address challenges, and that a lack of resources was hampering ward committees in functioning more effectively in the area.

Critical Care Nurses’ Perceptions of Clinical Alarm Management on Nursing Practice

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting-Ting Lee ◽  
Yu-Shan Shih
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Care Quality ◽  
Critical Care Nurses ◽  
Care Practice ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
Multimodal Learning ◽  
Alarm Management ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
Nurses Perceptions

The management of alarms is a key responsibility of critical care nurses. A qualitative study with focus group interviews were conducted with 37 nurses in Taiwan. Four main themes were derived: the foundation of critical care practice, a trajectory of adjust alarms management, negative impacts on care quality and patient safety, hope for remote control and multimodal learning. Results revealed that diverse training methods may facilitate nursing competency and devices usability to promote critical care.

An assessment of preliminary food-based dietary guidelines for infants 6–12 months of age in the Little Karoo area of the Western Cape Province of South Africa

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 869-877 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Van der Merwe ◽  
L Bourne ◽  
D Marais
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Breast Feeding ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Western Cape Province ◽  
Group Interviews

AbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to assess mother's/caregiver's understanding, practical application and cultural acceptability of a preliminary set of South African food-based dietary guidelines (FBDGs) for children aged 6–12 months living in the Little Karoo area of the Western Cape Province.DesignAn observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study design was followed. Focus group interviews, recorded on videotape, were analysed for qualitative data. Quantitative questionnaires measured knowledge and comprehension of guidelines, perceived constraints to compliance with and importance of guidelines as well as socio demographic data prior to the focus group interviews.SettingAfrikaans-, English- and Xhosa-speaking communities of the Little Karoo area of the Western Cape Province of South Africa, including the urban areas of Oudtshoorn, Bongulethu, Bridgton, Toekomsrus and the adjacent rural areas of Dysselsdorp, Calitzdorp, Uniondale, Ladismith and Zoar.SubjectsSixty-four mothers or caregivers to infants 6–12 months of age were included in the sample.ResultsInformation obtained through the questionnaires supported what was said during discussions. Although perceived as important by the majority of respondents, some of the guidelines were not well understood without prior explanation. Such guidelines were those pertaining to meal frequency and cup feeding, while application of the guideline to prolonged breast-feeding seemed the most problematic.ConclusionsThe FBDGs for this age group will have to be supported by extensive and appropriate educational material to be effective when introduced to the public. The fact that the applicability of the guideline to prolonged breast-feeding seemed to be the most problematic is a cause for concern.

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