scholarly journals Descriptive empirical perspectives on participants’ attitudes on virtual worship services kindle an ineluctable revisiting of ecclesial assumptions in a post-pandemic world

2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferdinand P. Kruger
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Faith Communities ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Worship Services ◽  
Practical Theological ◽  
People’S Attitudes ◽  
Church Buildings

When it comes to debating the background of this article, the matter of participants’ attitudes in virtual worship in a post-pandemic world is the central theme. One should always acknowledge that participants in the liturgy and faith communities have to cope with the effects of the pandemic. The physical attendance of worship services is an essential pillar in faith communities understanding of corporeal worship. Because of the lockdown measures and with the insistence on staying away from social gatherings, most people were obliged to adapt to new ways of engaging in virtual worship services. People hope that the previous normal will return whilst participating in virtual liturgy or limited groups of 50 people within church buildings. This article wants to embark on descriptive empirical perspectives to determine whether the virtual environment has not resulted in an inevitable revisiting of ecclesial assumptions regarding people’s understanding of worship. Many complex questions about how worship services will realise when the lockdown measures have been lifted remain unanswered. This article offers a descriptive section on what are the currently concerning aspects related to a topic like this. Secondly, a Likert scale with numerous statements was provided to 60 respondents from three denominations in the Potchefstroom area. The request to respondents was to indicate what their attitudes about certain statements are. This investigation will be conducted from a reformational paradigm and is interested in debating the responses of participants that is related to attitudes on virtual worship services in a post-pandemic world.Contribution: The article concludes with some practical theological perspectives that could lead to a follow-up article on how this matter could be revisited in the light of more clarity on people’s attitudes.

scholarly journals Optimizing childhood oncology care transition from pediatric to adult settings: A survey of primary care physicians’ and residents’ perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. E14-23
Author(s):  
Sophie Marcoux, MD, PhD Marcoux ◽  
Caroline Laverdière
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Childhood Cancer ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Care Transition ◽  
Term Care

Purpose: The majority of childhood cancer survivors suffer from late adverse effects after the completion of treatment. The prospect of most survivors reaching middle-age is a relatively new phenomenon, and the ways by which current and future primary care physicians (PCPs) will address this novel public health challenge are uncertain. Methods: A survey assessing knowledge level and information delivery preferences regarding long-term follow-up guidelines for adult patients having survived a childhood cancer was distributed by e-mail through the Quebec (Canada) national associations of PCPs and residents (n=238). Results: Participants reported an estimated average of 2.9 ± 1.9 cancer survivors in their yearly caseload, and only 35.3% recalled having provided services to at least one survivor in the last year. Most participants indicated ignoring validated follow-up guidelines for these patients (average score 1.66 on a Likert scale from “1—totally disagreeing” to “5—totally agreeing”). Scarce access to personalized follow-up guidelines and lack of clinical exposure to cancer survivors were identified as main obstacles in providing optimal care to these patients (respective averages of 1.66 and 1.84 on a Likert scale from “1— is a major obstacle” to “5—is not an obstacle at all”). Conclusion: The PCPs and residents rarely provide care for childhood cancer adult survivors. On an individual basis, there is a clear need for increased awareness, education and collaboration regarding long-term care of childhood cancer adult survivors during medical training. On a more global basis, structural, organizational and cultural changes are also needed to ensure adequate care transition.

scholarly journals P092: Exercise prescription in the emergency department: patient perceptions

CJEM ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (S1) ◽  
pp. S109
Author(s):  
F. Milne ◽  
K. Leech-Porter ◽  
D. Lewis ◽  
J. Fraser ◽  
S. Hull ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Exercise Prescription ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Emergency Department Patient ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Positive Health

Introduction: The positive health outcomes of exercise have been well-studied, and exercise prescription has been shown to reduce morbidity in several chronic health conditions. However, patient attitudes around the prescription of exercise in the emergency department (ED) have not been explored. The aim of our pilot study is to explore patients’ willingness and perceptions of exercise being discussed and prescribed in the ED. Methods: This study is a survey of patients who had been previously selected for exercise prescription in a pilot study conducted at a tertiary care ED. This intervention group were given a standardized provincial written prescription to perform moderate exercise for 150 minutes per week. Participants answered a discharge questionnaire and were followed up by a telephone interview 2 months later. A structured interview of opinions around exercise prescription was conducted. Questions included a combination of non-closed style interview questions and Likert scale. Patients rated prescription detail, helpfulness and likelihood on a Likert scale from 1-5 (1 being strongly disagree and 5 being strongly agree). Median values (+/-IQRs) are presented, along with dominant themes. Results: 17 people consented to exercise prescription and follow up surveys. 2 were excluded due to hospital admission. 15 participants were enrolled and completed the discharge survey. Two-month follow up survey response rate was 80%. Patients rated the detail given in their prescription as 5 (+/-1). Helpfulness of prescription was rated as 4 (+/-2). Likelihood to continue exercising based on the prescription was rated as 4 (+/-2). 11/12 participants felt that exercise should be discussed in the Emergency Department either routinely or on a case-by-case basis.1 participant felt it should not be discussed at all. Conclusion: Our study demonstrates that most patients are open to exercise being discussed during their Emergency Department visit, and that the prescription format was well-received by study participants.

scholarly journals Integrated Care Intervention Supported by a Mobile Health Tool for Patients Using Noninvasive Ventilation at Home: Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/16395 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. e16395 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik Baltaxe ◽  
Cristina Embid ◽  
Eva Aumatell ◽  
María Martínez ◽  
Anael Barberan-Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Noninvasive Ventilation ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Collaborative Work ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Centered Care

Background Home-based noninvasive ventilation has proven cost-effective. But, adherence to therapy still constitutes a common clinical problem. We hypothesized that a behavioral intervention supported by a mobile health (mHealth) app could enhance patient self-efficacy. It is widely accepted that mHealth-supported services can enhance productive interactions among the stakeholders involved in home-based respiratory therapies. Objective This study aimed to measure changes in self-efficacy in patients with chronic respiratory failure due to diverse etiologies during a 3-month follow-up period after the intervention. Ancillary objectives were assessment of usability and acceptability of the mobile app as well as its potential contribution to collaborative work among stakeholders. Methods A single-blind, single-center, randomized controlled trial was conducted between February 2019 and June 2019 with 67 adult patients with chronic respiratory failure undergoing home-based noninvasive ventilation. In the intervention group, a psychologist delivered a face-to-face motivational intervention. Follow-up was supported by a mobile app that allowed patients to report the number of hours of daily noninvasive ventilation use and problems with the therapy. Advice was automatically delivered by the mobile app in case of a reported problem. The control group received usual care. The primary outcome was the change in the Self Efficacy in Sleep Apnea questionnaire score. Secondary outcomes included app usability, app acceptability, continuity of care, person-centered care, and ventilatory parameters. Results Self-efficacy was not significantly different in the intervention group after the intervention (before: mean 3.4, SD 0.6; after: mean 3.4, SD 0.5, P=.51). No changes were observed in adherence to therapy nor quality of life. Overall, the mHealth tool had a good usability score (mean 78 points) and high acceptance rate (mean score of 7.5/10 on a Likert scale). It was considered user-friendly (mean score of 8.2/10 on a Likert scale) and easy to use without assistance (mean score of 8.5/10 on a Likert scale). Patients also scored the perception of continuity of care and person-centered care as high. Conclusions The integrated care intervention supported by the mobile app did not improve patient self-management. However, the high acceptance of the mobile app might indicate potential for enhanced communication among stakeholders. The study identified key elements required for mHealth tools to provide effective support to collaborative work and personalized care. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03932175; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03932175

scholarly journals Effects of simulated darkness on the affective appraisal of a virtual environment

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Toet ◽  
Joske M. Houtkamp ◽  
Paul E. Vreugdenhil
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Real World ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
Ecological Validity ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Night Time ◽  
The Real ◽  
Safety Research

This study investigated whether simulated darkness influences the affective appraisal of a desktop virtual environment (VE). In the real world darkness often evokes thoughts of vulnerability, threat, and danger, and may automatically precipitate emotional responses consonant with those thoughts (fear of darkness). This influences the affective appraisal of a given environment after dark and the way humans behave in that environment in conditions of low lighting. Desktop VEs are increasingly deployed to study the effects of environmental qualities and (architectural or lighting) interventions on human behaviour and feelings of safety. Their (ecological) validity for these purposes depends critically on their ability to correctly address the user’s cognitive and affective experience. However, it is currently not known how and to what extent simulated darkness in desktop (i.e., non-immersive) VEs affects the user’s affective appraisal of the represented environment. In this study young female volunteers explored either a daytime or a night-time version of a desktop VE representing a deserted prototypical Dutch polder landscape. The affective appraisal of the VE and the emotional response of the participants were measured through self-report. To enhance the personal relevance of the simulation, a fraction of the participants was led to believe that the virtual exploration tour would prepare them for a follow-up tour through the real world counterpart of the VE. The results show that the VE was appraised as slightly less pleasant and more arousing in simulated darkness (compared to a daylight) condition. The fictitious follow-up assignment had no emotional effects and did not influence the affective appraisal of the VE. Further research is required to assess on the validity of desktop VEs for both etiological (e.g., the effects of signs of darkness on navigation behaviour and fear of crime) and intervention (e.g., effects of street lighting on feelings of safety) research.

Validazione del punteggio scalare per la scala adl (attivitŕ di vita quotidiana)

2009 ◽  
pp. 143-158
Author(s):  
Lina Pezzuti ◽  
Daniele Artistico ◽  
Paola Mallozzi ◽  
Monica Sellitto ◽  
Maria Vozella
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Functional Status ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Nominal Scale ◽  
New Scoring ◽  
Elderly Living

- In this study we analyzed the validity of a new scoring procedure for the ADL scale on a sample of 44 elderly people living in a nursing home. We administered the ADL scale using two alternative scoring procedures: 1) the traditional scoring procedure assessed on a nominal scale (dependent vs. independent), and 2) a new scoring procedure assessed on a three-step-likert scale. To gauge the validity of the two scoring procedures, we re-tested our sample after nine months. The results indicated that the new scoring procedure is more predictive than the traditional one of the psychosocial and functional status of the elderly living in a nursing home. We found similar results after a follow up of nine months.

A atuação de enfermagem no cuidado emocional às mulheres acometidas por câncer de mama e suas famílias

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 1057
Author(s):  
Letícia Cardoso de Lacerda Pereira ◽  
Paulo Ricardo Bernardino Da Silva ◽  
Jorge Luiz Lima Da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Neoplasms ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Virtual Environment ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Central Theme ◽  
Pertinent Information

Objective: to describe the contribution of the nursing in the emotional assistance for carrying women with breast cancer. Methods: this is about a literature review in virtual environment based on articles and manuals. Files were selected in agreement with the title, publications in nine years past for being read in full. The articles that didn't present relationship with the theme were excluded and we obtained a total of 18 articles that approached the proposed subject. An interpretative reading was accomplished for the analysis of the pertinent information to the central theme of this study. After each stage selection and analysis, the results have been elaborated by studies related to breast’s cancer characteristics, the patients suffering, the confrontation, and the nursing assistance. Results: the clients are such problem health have to deal with fear, anxiety, uncertainties, anguish, guilty and the feeling loss of womanliness. The nursing fits to participate of all the stages, from prevention to the end of its treatment. Conclusion: nursing care must se humanized to attend the clients needs completely, not only concerned with the procedures, but also, with the clients well-being. Descriptors: breast neoplasms; nursing; assistance; women's health.

scholarly journals Kategeet en geloofsvorming: Perspektiewe vanuit die Praktiese Teologie

2011 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Casper J.H. Venter
Keyword(s):  
Holy Spirit ◽  
Social Intelligence ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Faith Communities ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Theoretical Level ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
The Holy Spirit ◽  
Practical Theological ◽  
Definition Of

Scrutinising this topic is an attempt to equip catechists more extensively in serving and furthering the forming of faith in the process of formal catechesis given to children. An additional aim is to highlight an outcome indicated in certain practical-theological studies, that is, that the rational dimension in the forming of faith should not be accentuated one-sidedly in formal catechetical ministry within faith communities. On basis-theoretical level the following aspects are investigated: a closer definition of faith from Hebrews focusing on the forming of faith by means of catechesis; the action of learning in the forming of faith; the sequence in the action of teaching as indicated in Scripture; the gifts of the Holy Spirit in intermediating the process of forming faith; the way and attitude in which the catechist fulfils his or her ministry, and in last instance, the spirituality of the catechist. On metatheoretical level applicable aspects from the field of Emotional and Social Intelligence are investigated. Data from the field of Emotional Intelligence that should be part of the catechist’s teaching equipment point to the necessity of being conscious of aspects such as self-awareness, self-control, self-motivation and social skills. Contributions from the field of Social Intelligence include attitudes and skills like empathy, the ability of presenting oneself effectively in formulating ideas, the authority with which the catechist communicates, and his or her caring for someone else’s needs. In final instance, relevant practice-theoretical perspectives that can be applied in catechetical ministry, and specifically in the forming and passing on of faith, are outlined.

scholarly journals The Virtual Mock Oral Examination: A Multi-institutional Study of Resident and Faculty Receptiveness

OTO Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 2473974X2199739
Author(s):  
Joseph F. Goodman ◽  
Prashant Saini ◽  
Alexander J. Straughan ◽  
Christopher D. Badger ◽  
Punam Thakkar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Likert Scale ◽  
Oral Examination ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Online Format

Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, several American Board of Medical Specialties members have implemented board exams in an online format. In response, we decided to evaluate the efficacy and receptiveness of otolaryngology faculty and residents to a web-based virtual mock oral examination (MOE). Faculty and residents from DC-metropolitan institutions were recruited for decentralized virtual MOE in early 2020. A total of 28 faculty and 20 residents signed up. Follow-up included a survey study consisting of Likert scale and free-text questions to evaluate receptiveness. Helpfulness of the exercise was rated as an average of 8.8 and 9.06, respectively, by faculty and residents on a 10-point Likert scale. Likelihood to recommend a similar exercise to others was 9.2 and 9.3, respectively, for faculty and residents. All survey respondents said they would participate again if given the opportunity. We conclude that existing videoconferencing technologies can be effective tools for conducting virtual MOE by otolaryngology residency programs.

scholarly journals Translating new evidence into clinical practice: a quasi-experimental controlled before–after study evaluating the effect of a novel outreach mentoring approach on knowledge, attitudes and confidence of health workers providing HIV and infant feeding counselling in South Africa

BMJ Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. e034770
Author(s):  
Ameena Goga ◽  
Tanya Doherty ◽  
Samuel Manda ◽  
Tshifhiwa Nkwenika ◽  
Lyn Haskins ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Attitude Score ◽  
Score Difference ◽  
Comparison Groups ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
The Mean

ObjectivesWe report the effectiveness of a mentoring approach to improve health workers’ (HWs’) knowledge, attitudes and confidence with counselling on HIV and infant feeding.DesignQuasi-experimental controlled before–after study.SettingRandomly selected primary healthcare clinics (n=24 intervention, n=12 comparison); two districts, South Africa.ParticipantsAll HWs providing infant feeding counselling in selected facilities were invited.InterventionsThree 1–2 hours, on-site workshops over 3–6 weeks.Primary outcome measuresKnowledge (22 binary questions), attitude (21 questions—5-point Likert Scale) and confidence (19 questions—3-point Likert Scale). Individual item responses were added within each of the attitude and confidence domains. The respective sums were taken to be the domain composite index and used as a dependent variable to evaluate intervention effect. Linear regression models were used to estimate the mean score difference between intervention and comparison groups postintervention, adjusting for the mean score difference between them at baseline. Analyses were adjusted for participant baseline characteristics and clustering at health facility level.ResultsIn intervention and comparison sites, respectively: 289 and 131 baseline and 253 and 114 follow-up interviews were conducted (August–December 2017). At baseline there was no difference in mean number of correctly answered knowledge questions; this differed significantly at follow-up (15.2 in comparison; 17.2 in intervention sites (p<0.001)). At follow-up, the mean attitude and confidence scores towards breast feeding were better in intervention versus comparison sites (p<0.001 and p=0.05, respectively). Controlling for confounders, interactions between time and intervention group and preintervention values, the attitude score was 5.1 points significantly higher in intervention versus comparison groups.ConclusionA participatory, low-intensity on-site mentoring approach to disseminating updated infant feeding guidelines improved HWs’ knowledge, attitudes and confidence more than standard dissemination via a circular. Further research is required to evaluate the effectiveness, feasibility and sustainability of this approach at scale.

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