Social indicator projects for rural communities: the case of the Northwoods Quality of Life Database

2020 ◽  
pp. 273-289
Author(s):  
Brandon Hofstedt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Social Indicator

Feasibility of the PHYZ X 2U program: a mobile and cloud-based outreach service to improve chronic disease outcomes in underserviced rural communities

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (6) ◽  
pp. 539
Author(s):  
Serene S. Paul ◽  
Tania Gardner ◽  
Angela Hubbard ◽  
Justin Johnson ◽  
Colleen G. Canning ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Chronic Diseases ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Allied Health ◽  
Health Coaching ◽  
Mobile Clinic

Chronic disease is prevalent in rural communities, but access to health care is limited. Allied health intervention, incorporating behaviour change and exercise, may improve health outcomes. PHYZ X 2U is a new service delivery model incorporating face-to-face consultations via a mobile clinic and remote health coaching, delivered by physiotherapy and exercise physiology clinicians and university students on clinical placement, to provide exercise programs to people living with chronic disease in rural New South Wales, Australia. This pilot study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of PHYZ X 2U by evaluating participants’ goal attainment, exercise, quality of life and behaviour change following participation in the 12-week program, and amount of health coaching received. Sixty-two participants with one or more chronic diseases set a total of 123 goals. Thirty-nine (63%) participants completed the program, with 59% of these achieving their goals and 43% progressing in their attitudes and behaviour towards exercise. Weekly exercise increased by 1h following program participation (P=0.02), but quality of life remained unchanged (P=0.24). Participants who completed the program received more health coaching than those lost to follow up. PHYZ X 2U can increase access to allied health for people with chronic disease living in rural and remote areas. Refining the service to maximise program adherence and optimally manage a broad range of chronic diseases is required.

Perceptions of the role of ICT on quality of life in rural communities in Uganda

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Florence Nameere Kivunike ◽  
Love Ekenberg ◽  
Mats Danielson ◽  
F. F. Tusubira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities

scholarly journals Quality of life impact of cardiovascular and affective conditions among older residents from urban and rural communities

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanne Allen ◽  
Kerry J Inder ◽  
Melissa L Harris ◽  
Terry J Lewin ◽  
John R Attia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Life Impact

scholarly journals Cultural and social accomplishments of agricultural companies as contributions to the development of rural areas

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 21-23
Author(s):  
Petra Maier ◽  
Jaroslav Homolka ◽  
Éva Darabos ◽  
Ildikó Tikász ◽  
Károly Pető ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Life

Agricultural companies play a key role in enriching the cultural and social life of the rural areas in which they function. Therefore, these companies serve towards preserving a quality of life necessary for rural communities to survive and to develop rural areas. However, the financial, human resource and material expenditures necessary to sustain rural communities are difficult to quantify. These studies, on the basis of internationally focused case studies, attempt to measure, systemize and evaluate the charitable engagement of farmers.

scholarly journals ECOLOGICAL SETTLEMENT AS A SELF-GOVERNMENT MODEL IN RURAL AREAS

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 416-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemble Walker ◽  
Mariia Plotnikova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Family Values ◽  
Community Management ◽  
Future Society ◽  
Improved Methods

There is a clear need in rural areas for improved methods of self-government. This study examines the most effective approaches to administration in rural communities. What are the most promising types of rural community management? We aim to assess trends in rural selfrehabilitation and development, including an international analysis of ecological and family homestead settlements as models of future society. These models represent an evolution of the traditional village capable of improving the population's quality of life. Family homestead settlements are the most common form of ecological settlement in Ukraine and foster family values, patriotism to the Homeland and effectively demonstrate successful self-government practices. Governance is achieved by way of the Veche, a collective authority, as well as through public organizations, public-private partnerships, regional and international cooperation.

scholarly journals The Media, Implementation of the Nigerian National Communication Policy, and Citizens’ Participation in Development

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (26) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
Joshua Suleiman
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Communication Policy ◽  
Rural People ◽  
Broadcast Media ◽  
The Media

This study examined some of the objectives, functions and implementation strategies of the Nigerian National Communication policy for the print and the broadcast media. The general aim of the policy was the development of the nation. The purpose of this study was to find out whether or not the implementation strategies of the policies had been effected by government, and the extent to which the media had performed the functions that the communication policy assigned to them, to bring about development, particularly in the rural communities. This study underscored the capability of the media to facilitate the economic empowerment and improvement in the quality of life of the rural people. The study revealed that both government and media needed to do more than necessary, and work collaboratively to reduce the growing poverty in Nigeria’s rural communities. This study adopted a conceptual framework and relied on secondary and tertiary sources.

scholarly journals Do Age-Friendly Rural Communities Affect Quality of Life? A Comparison of Perceptions from Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (14) ◽  
pp. 7283
Author(s):  
Jingyu Yu ◽  
Guixia Ma ◽  
Shuxia Wang
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Test Reliability ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Aged People ◽  
Outdoor Spaces

The aging population in rural areas of China faces serious challenges due to urban–rural disparities. In order to improve the active aging of rural older adults, the establishment of age-friendly communities is encouraged. However, globally, the focus is on age-friendly communities in urban areas, not reflecting rural communities. Hence, we addressed the importance of age-friendly rural communities (AFRCs) and aimed to investigate their impact on the quality of life (QoL) of older adults. We examined different perceptions of AFRCs among older adults (aged over 60) and middle-aged people (45–60) in rural communities with questionnaire surveys (n = 470 and 393, respectively). Several statistical methods, such as Chi-squared test, t-test, reliability test, and multiple regression, were adopted to investigate and compare the perceptions of these two. The results indicated that (1) middle-aged people were more satisfied with AFRC components and had a higher QoL than older adults; (2) the QoL of middle-aged people was predicted by housing, accessibility, and outdoor spaces; (3) the QoL of older adults was affected by housing, outdoor spaces, social participation, and public transportation. These findings aid in our understanding of rural communities and the QoL of rural residents. They are helpful for urban planners and policymakers to improve the planning of AFRCs and supplement research on age-friendly communities in rural areas. Practical implementations are proposed for the planning of AFRCs, such as the passive design of residential housing, grouping of community facilities together, and improvement in the hygiene of outdoor spaces in rural areas.

scholarly journals Improving Survivors’ Quality of Life Post-Treatment: The Perspectives of Rural Australian Cancer Survivors and Their Carers

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1600
Author(s):  
Kate M. Gunn ◽  
Ian Olver ◽  
Xiomara Skrabal Ross ◽  
Nathan Harrison ◽  
Patricia M. Livingston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Treatment Pathways ◽  
Active Cancer

The transition from urban centres back to rural and remote communities can be challenging for rural cancer survivors after treatment. This study aimed to (a) provide deeper understanding of the experiences of rural survivors who have completed active cancer treatment and returned to their rural communities, and (b) determine strategies to re-orient existing services or develop new interventions to more appropriately meet rural survivors’ service preferences and needs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 adults (64% female) who lived outside of a metropolitan area and had completed active cancer treatment (n = 13), were the carer for a rural/remote cancer survivor (n = 6), or were both a survivor and carer (n = 3). Thematic analysis was conducted to identify dominant themes in the qualitative data. A range of physical, psychological and practical challenges that impact quality of life among rural survivors post-treatment were found. These challenges appeared to be compounded by a lack of trust in local rural healthcare services and a lack of clear post-treatment pathways to quality of life-enhancing support services. Acceptable strategies to overcome barriers included nurse-led, telephone-based, or face-to-face interventions, initiated and continued by the same service provider, and that included support to manage emotional challenges associated with post-treatment survivorship. The findings will inform the design of interventions to better meet rural cancer survivors’ post-treatment support needs.

scholarly journals Growing an Architecture: an exploration of form and materiality as catalysts to reurbanize and empower rural Tanzanian communities

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kara Green
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Vernacular Architecture ◽  
Rural Landscape ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Rural Migrants ◽  
Catalytic Potential ◽  
Rural Tanzania

Tanzanian rural migrants moving to cities in search of opportunity have triggered the country’s rapid urbanization. Many migrants, particularly women, are not empowered by the rural-to-urban move and suffer from a degraded quality of life. The rural landscape suffers environmental degradation due to deforestation resulting from the need to supply materials to the rapidly growing urban fabric. This thesis asserts that balance must be achieved between urban and rural development. It posits that balance will be attained by empowering rural communities through the provision of an architectural program, which responds to the communities needs, such as a clinic, primary school, and women's empowerment centre. The research explores the relationships between the contemporary discourses on development, on vernacular architecture, on the changing nature of the profession, and most importantly, on the catalytic potential of form and materiality. The above will be put to test in the representative community of North Muleba in rural Tanzania.

scholarly journals Quality of Life and Quality of Living in Rural Communes in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 280-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Michalska-Żyła ◽  
Małgorzata Marks-Krzyszkowska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Weak Link ◽  
Final Conclusion ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Of Living ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Quality of life is an issue taken into account increasingly more often as one of the main elements of the evaluation and in comparisons between countries, regions and communes (local governments). The aim of this article is to show the relationship between quality of life and quality of living in rural communities at varying levels of socio-economic development. The analysis of both aspects yields the opportunity to observe the relationship between objective resources of the local community as well as the level of their socio-economic condition and level of satisfaction of the inhabitants, the latter of which results from, inter alia, their ability to meet specific needs within the local environment. The presented analysis leads to several main conclusions. The first is that the rural residents who participated in the study were characterized by a relatively high satisfaction with their own lives. The main source of their life satisfaction was the family sphere. The greatest source of dissatisfaction was their financial situation. The second conclusion comes from the analysis of their subjective assessment of their quality of living in terms of the local commune. The examined residents overall positively assessed the conditions of living in their community. They were content, first and foremost, with the natural environment and security. The lowest level of satisfaction with living in the commune was associated with such aspects as technical infrastructure, transport links, activities of NGOs and political parties, and the lack of possibilities to exert influence on what is happening in the commune. However, it is difficult to specify general correlations that would clarify the relationship between quality of life and quality of living in rural communities. The regression analysis confirmed the weak link between these phenomena. The final conclusion confirms the thesis of the high heterogeneity and diversity of rural communes in Poland, even within a socially, culturally and economically coherent area of a voivodeship (province).

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