Integration of Yoga Into OT Practice for People With Multiple Sclerosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512515335p1-7512515335p1
Author(s):  
Haylee A. Candray ◽  
Karen Atler ◽  
Charla Kinkel ◽  
Anna Leora Fox ◽  
Brett Fling ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Client Factors ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Primary Author ◽  
Thematic Data

Abstract Date Presented Accepted for AOTA INSPIRE 2021 but unable to be presented due to online event limitations. This qualitative study fills a research gap and provides insight into how and why OT practitioners currently use yoga to benefit clients with multiple sclerosis. The following themes emerged through thematic data analysis of eight semistructured interviews: (1) OT and yoga are a natural and complementary fit, (2) holistic benefits for clients beyond therapy, (3) leveraging personal ties to yoga, and (4) use of yoga is dependent on client factors and clinical environment. Primary Author and Speaker: Haylee A. Candray Contributing Authors: Karen Atler, Charla Kinkel, Anna Leora Fox, Brett Fling, and Arlene Schmid

scholarly journals Long COVID and the role of physical activity: a qualitative study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. e047632
Author(s):  
Helen Humphreys ◽  
Laura Kilby ◽  
Nik Kudiersky ◽  
Robert Copeland
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
The Usa ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Insight Into

ObjectivesTo explore the lived experience of long COVID with particular focus on the role of physical activity.DesignQualitative study using semistructured interviews.Participants18 people living with long COVID (9 men, 9 women; aged between 18–74 years; 10 white British, 3 white Other, 3 Asian, 1 black, 1 mixed ethnicity) recruited via a UK-based research interest database for people with long COVID.SettingTelephone interviews with 17 participants living in the UK and 1 participant living in the USA.ResultsFour themes were generated. Theme 1 describes how participants struggled with drastically reduced physical function, compounded by the cognitive and psychological effects of long COVID. Theme 2 highlights challenges associated with finding and interpreting advice about physical activity that was appropriately tailored. Theme 3 describes individual approaches to managing symptoms including fatigue and ‘brain fog’ while trying to resume and maintain activities of daily living and other forms of exercise. Theme 4 illustrates the battle with self-concept to accept reduced function (even temporarily) and the fear of permanent reduction in physical and cognitive ability.ConclusionsThis study provides insight into the challenges of managing physical activity alongside the extended symptoms associated with long COVID. Findings highlight the need for greater clarity and tailoring of physical activity-related advice for people with long COVID and improved support to resume activities important to individual well-being.

scholarly journals Preparing to Take the Field: A Temporal Exploration of Stress, Emotion, and Coping in Elite Cricket

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam James Miles ◽  
Rich Neil ◽  
Jamie Barker
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Relational Theory ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
And Behaviors ◽  
And Coping ◽  
Insight Into

The purpose of this study was to explore the stress, emotion, and coping (SEC) experiences of elite cricketers leading up to and on the day of their first competitive fixture of the season. Four elite male cricketers (M = 21.25, SD = 1.5) completed Stress and Emotion Diaries (SEDs) for the 7-day period leading up to and on the day of their first competitive fixture of the season. We then interviewed the cricketers to explore the content of the SEDs in more detail. We used semistructured interviews to glean insight into the stressors, cognitions, emotions, coping strategies, and behaviors. Inductive and deductive content data analysis provided a holistic and temporal exploration of the SEC process underpinned by the cognitive-motivational-relational theory of emotions (Lazarus, 1999). The results highlighted the ongoing and continuous nature of the SEC process while illustrating the coping strategies the cricketers used leading up to and on the day of competition.

scholarly journals MOTHERS CARING FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH CEREBRAL PALSY: SUGGESTIONS FOR PSYCHO-SOCIAL SUPPORT

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Phumudzo Raphulu ◽  
Modjadji Linda Shirindi ◽  
Mankwane Daisy Makofane
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Thematic Data

Caring for children with cerebral palsy presents numerous circumstances which may contribute to mothers’ inability to cope with the demands of meeting their children’s needs. A qualitative study supported by explorative, descriptive and contextual designs was undertaken. Purposive and snowball sampling facilitated the identification of twelve participants who were interviewed through semi-structured interviews. The enquiry was based on the ecosystems approach. Thematic data analysis was followed through Tesch’s eight steps and Guba’s model was used for data verification. The findings highlighted the necessity to enhance the psycho-social functioning of mothers through collaboration of social workers, health professionals and various organisations.

Money laundering through exchange offices

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabian Maximilian Johannes Teichmann ◽  
Marie-Christin Falker
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Money Laundering ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Compliance Officers ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to illustrate how money launderers circumvent compliance measures by using exchange offices to launder incriminated funds. Design/methodology/approach The three-step process entailed carrying out unofficial interviews with money launderers, which gave first insight into the issue, followed by expert interviews that were reviewed by means of a qualitative study. The findings of the qualitative study were processed during the subsequent quantitative research. Findings Although exchange offices are a known threat to anti-money laundering efforts, they continue to be highly applicable. As exchange offices are responsible for their own compliance measures, compliance officers employed by other institutions do not encounter money laundering through exchange offices regularly. Research limitations/implications The findings of the study are limited to the experiences of the interviewed experts, which, naturally, are highly subjective. Further, they are geographically limited, as certain areas were not represented in the study. Practical implications During the literature review, a research gap was identified. The present study attempts to partially fill the same. The illustrated findings aimed at facilitating an improvement of anti-money laundering measures. The insights into the minds of money launderers provide valuable information for legislators, compliance officers and authorities. Originality/value Presently, the majority of the literature focuses on the issue of money laundering from a compliance perspective. However, accurately understanding how money launderers circumvent the existing prevention measures requires an exploration of their approaches. To effectively inhibit money laundering, it is necessary to gain a holistic overview of the issue, which entails the observation of both perspectives.

Preliminary Exploration Via Phenomenological Methods of the Experiences of OT Professionals Who Engage in Pro Bono International Service

2021 ◽  
Vol 75 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 7512505106p1-7512505106p1
Author(s):  
Joseph Cipriani ◽  
Danielle Cawley ◽  
Rebecca Irwin ◽  
Paige Pachuilo ◽  
Kaitlin Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Service Work ◽  
Global Citizens ◽  
International Service ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Pro Bono ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Primary Author

Abstract Date Presented 04/13/21 In our poster, we describe the experiences and meanings of international pro bono service work for OTs and OTAs, for which no published research exists. Semistructured interviews were done with eight people who had been on at least two trips. The EPP method of data analysis was done, and summaries and themes across participants were generated. As OT expands globally, the results of our study can help increase understanding of how OTs practice as global citizens. Primary Author and Speaker: Joseph Cipriani Additional Authors and Speakers: Jessie N. Zimmer, Cherie Graves

scholarly journals Healthcare workers’ attitudes toward hand hygiene practices: Results of a multicentre qualitative study in Quebec

2019 ◽  
pp. 41-48
Author(s):  
Sara Atif ◽  
Armelle Lorcy ◽  
Eve Dubé
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Risk Perceptions ◽  
Hospital Care ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Clinical Environment ◽  
Healthcare Associated Infection

Background: Hand hygiene (HH) is one of the most effective practices to reduce healthcare-associated infection (HAI) transmission, though compliance remains inadequate among hospital personnel. The aim of this study was to explore perceived barriers and enablers of HH compliance in hospital care and healthcare workers’ (HCW) HAI risk and severity perceptions. Methods: Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and observations. Interview recordings were transcribed verbatim and supplemented with transcribed observations and field notes. Data was aggregated and coded thematically using a qualitative data analysis software. Results: 65 interviews and 18 observations with HCWs were conducted in nine hospital centres in Quebec, Canada. Data analysis revealed several factors that may influence HCWs’ compliance with HH recommendations. These included clinical environment factors (e.g., lack of sinks), organizational factors (e.g., inadequate staffing, demanding workloads), and communication factors (e.g., dissemination of infection prevention and control [IPAC] information, feedback, and interpersonal professional relationships). At the individual level, knowledge of IPAC and HAI risk perceptions were associated with the adoption of HH. Conclusion: Understanding the determinants of HH adoption is crucial for improving current practices and reducing HAI rates in hospital care. Our findings suggest that environmental strategies (e.g., additional sinks and HH stations) and organizational and communication strategies (e.g., continuing education and training sessions, support from hospital management, positive feedback) could help raise HCWs’ awareness of HAI prevention and adoption of HH guidelines.

scholarly journals OSCE Rater Cognition – An International Multi-centre Qualitative Study.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Hyde ◽  
Christine Fessey ◽  
Katherine Boursicot ◽  
Rhoda McKenzie ◽  
Deirdre McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Medical Examination ◽  
Thinking Aloud ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
Recruiting Strategy ◽  
Tacit Assumptions ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Introduction This study aimed to explore the decision-making processes of raters during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), in particular to explore the tacit assumptions and beliefs of raters as well as rater idiosyncrasies.MethodsThinking aloud protocol interviews were used to gather data on the thoughts of examiners during their decision-making, while watching trigger OSCE videos and rating candidates. A purposeful recruiting strategy was taken, with a view to interviewing both examiners with many years of experience and those with less experience examining at final medical examination level.ResultsThirty-one interviews were conducted in three centres in three different countries. Three themes were identified during data analysis, entitled ‘OSCEs are inauthentic’, ‘looking for glimpses of truth’ and ‘evolution with experience’. ConclusionThis study gives an insight into how raters approach OSCEs, and how the perceived shortcomings of OSCEs affect how examiners consider candidate behaviours. Some examiners, more likely the more experienced group, may deviate from an organisation’s instructions due to perceived shortcomings of the assessment.

scholarly journals Nursing team’s conceptions about the families of hospitalized children

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
pp. 904-911 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabela Fornerolli de Macedo ◽  
Tania Vignuda de Souza ◽  
Isabel Cristina dos Santos Oliveira ◽  
Sylvia Alves Cibreiros ◽  
Rita de Cássia Melão de Morais ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Hospitalized Children ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Family Participation ◽  
Team Care ◽  
Official Discourse ◽  
Nursing Team ◽  
Thematic Data

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe nursing team care and discuss the nursing team’s conception of companion families of hospitalized children. The study was based on the theoretical framework of Collière’s theory of nursing care identity. Method: this was a qualitative study with 14 members of a nursing team, conducted through an unstructured group interview. Thematic data analysis was employed. Results: habitual and repair care was delegated to families, regardless of the child’s clinical condition. Final considerations: the team’s official discourse about the families of hospitalized children, as recommended by the literature, refers to the family’s alterity and participation in care provision, with sights on discharge and defending family participation as beneficial to children. In practice, however, the nursing staff makes concessions about the presence of chaperoning families and delegates care.

Elite Canadian Women Rugby Athletes’ Attitude to and Experience of Physical Aggression

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 290-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Kerr
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Women Athletes ◽  
Physical Aggression ◽  
Rugby Union ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Ample Evidence ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Thematic Data

Elite Canadian women rugby union athletes’ (N = 10) attitude to and experience of physical aggression was investigated in this study. The methodology adopted in this postpositivist study was a deductive qualitative approach and involved theoretical thematic data analysis. The analysis and interpretation of data was informed by Kerr’s distinction between sanctioned and unsanctioned forms of aggression. Open-ended, semistructured interviews provided ample evidence that rugby provided pleasurable experiences through active physicality and sanctioned play aggression. With regard to unsanctioned aggression, backs and forwards recounted incidents of unsanctioned aggression perpetrated against them by opponents. Backs’ interview statements indicated no real involvement in unsanctioned aggression, but the majority of forwards had perpetrated acts of anger and power-unsanctioned aggression against opponents. No incidents of thrill-based unsanctioned aggression were described by the elite women athletes. Suggestions for future aggression research are discussed.

Involving Events as Cocreators of Destination Brand: The Case of South Savo Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-387
Author(s):  
Jenni Mikkonen ◽  
Ira Lahovuo
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Data ◽  
Stakeholder Involvement ◽  
Destination Branding ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
Semistructured Interviews ◽  
Research Gap ◽  
Sport Events ◽  
Destination Brand ◽  
Eastern Finland

Prior studies have recognized the importance of events in destination branding, but the focus has been on the roles of mega-events or sport events, while smaller cultural and freetime events have received far less attention. The stakeholder involvement in destination branding has also been attracting interest lately by many researchers, but there is lack of knowledge on how to utilize events in the branding processes. This study aims to fill the research gap through a case study in the South Savo region, eastern Finland. The purpose of this study is to examine the roles events have in destination branding, and how events are involved in cocreating the destination brand. The empirical data were collected through 13 semistructured interviews of event organizers and local tourism developers. The study identified four different roles and several involvement methods. The findings revealed the importance and potential of organized events in the branding, but it also revealed that they are not yet effectively utilized at the destination. However, there is a consensus about the importance of stakeholder involvement and a common will towards involving events in the branding process. The findings of this study can be utilized by tourism developers and stakeholders to improve destination branding processes.

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