The obstacles encountered by COPD patients about quitting smoking

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
F. Cavusoglu ◽  
A. Beser ◽  
O. Kılınc
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Social Challenges ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Quitting Smoking ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
The Individual

<b>Purpose:</b> To determine the obstacles encountered by chronic obstructive respiratory disease (COPD) patients when quitting smoking. <br/><b>Materials and methods:</b> Phenomenological research design was used in this study. A total of 20 smoker COPD patients chosen with purposive sampling constituted the universe of this study. Data were collected through the in-depth interview method using semi-structured interview forms. Analysis of the data was performed with inductive analysis using the content analysis method. <br/><b>Results:</b> The challenges encountered by COPD patients when quitting smoking consist of 3 main themes and sub-themes including “İndividual specific challenges, environmental and social challenges and addiction/life with cigarettes”. <br/><b>Conclusions:</b> This study revealed the individual, environmental-social and physical, psychological and social challenges in relation to addiction encountered by COPD patients when quitting smoking. Patients should be informed about the relationship between COPD and smoking through trainings, behaviours of individuals about smoking cessation should be determined and accordingly necessary actions should be taken in line with the motivational interview principles and families be included in these actions.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AT HOME

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 235
Author(s):  
Ausra Kazlauskiene ◽  
Justina Kravčenkaitė
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Joint Activities ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Time Planning ◽  
Education Process ◽  
Research Analysis

The article analyses the involvement of parents participating in the child's education process. The semi-structured interview method was chosen to collect the survey data. The content analysis method was used for the analysis of the research data. During the study, the aim was to find out what were the possibilities of parental involvement in the child's education process, and which parents were satisfied with the needs of the children. Parents who live in cities and villages are selected by the participants of the study. Data from a qualitative research analysis suggests that parents are divided into different parties to the opposition, where no one wants to engage in the child's educational process, while others actively contribute to the process of child's education. It has been disclosed that the lack of time planning and other factors make it impossible to contribute or minimally contribute to joint activities with the child.

EXAMINATION OF MOTHER'S OPINIONS REGARDING THE TRANSITION PROCESS OF BABIES TO COMPLEMENTARY NUTRITION

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (41) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Author(s):  
Nurcan ALAGÖZ ◽  
Kübranur VARLIKLIÖZ ◽  
Zekeriya ARSLAN
Keyword(s):  
Transition Process ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
General Information ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Steam Cooking ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Preliminary Preparation ◽  
Positive Feelings

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to examine the views of mothers regarding the transition process of infants to complementary foods. Method: Structured interview technique, one of the qualitative research techniques, was used in the research. The study group, on the other hand, consists of 19 mothers who have babies between 6-12 months and who have been in the supplementary feeding process, determined by the criterion sampling method. Demographic information form and open-ended interview questions previously prepared by the researchers were used to obtain general information about mothers and babies as data collection tools. The forms were filled in by face-to-face interview method with the mothers. The data were analyzed by content analysis method. Findings: According to the research findings, mothers' attitudes towards complementary food are generally moderate, they choose food according to nutritional value, they have positive feelings during feeding, they prefer yogurt as the first food, they prefer steam cooking as a cooking method, they use the internet as a source of information. , most of them were still breastfed. Conclusion: In this study, it was concluded that the behaviors of babies during feeding were generally positive, their attitudes towards people other than their mothers were normal during feeding, no distractions were used during feeding, preliminary preparation was made before feeding, and the BLW method was used.

scholarly journals Exploring the potential benefits of digital health technology for the management of COPD: a qualitative study of patient perceptions

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 00239-2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Slevin ◽  
Threase Kessie ◽  
John Cullen ◽  
Marcus W. Butler ◽  
Seamas C. Donnelly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Digital Health ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Preventative Care ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Potential Benefits

Engaging chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients to actively participate in self-management has proven difficult. Digital health technology (DHT) promises to facilitate a patient-centred care model for the management of COPD by empowering patients to self-manage effectively. However, digital health studies in COPD have yet to demonstrate significant patient outcomes, suggesting that this research has still to adequately address the needs of patients in the intervention development process. The current study explored COPD patients' perceptions of the potential benefits of DHT in the self-management and treatment of their disease.A sample of convenience was chosen and participants (n=30) were recruited from two Dublin university hospitals and each underwent a qualitative semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis of the data was completed using NVivo 12 software.Six themes were identified: symptom management, anxiety management, interaction with physician, care management, personalising care and preventative intervention.In our findings, patients reported a willingness to take a more active role in self-management using DHT. They perceived DHT potentially enhancing their self-management by improving self-efficacy and engagement and by supporting healthcare professionals to practise preventative care provision. The findings can be used to inform patient-centred COPD digital interventions for researchers and clinicians who wish to develop study aims that align with the needs and preferences of patients.

scholarly journals Views of Physical Education Teachers on Distance Education During the Covid-19 Pandemic Period: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (9) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Hande Baba Kaya
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Physical Education Teachers ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Space Limit ◽  
Education Process

This study was carried out in order to examine the opinions of physical education teachers about the remote (online) education of schools due to the Covid-19 epidemic in our country and in the world in recent years, and the remote teaching of physical education lessons in this process. Within the scope of this study, it was tried to determine the opinions of physical education teachers about the distance education process, the problems they encountered, the efficiency and adequacy of the lessons, the advantages and disadvantages of the process. The study was designed using a qualitative research method, and the study group was determined using the stratified sampling method. Study data were collected by the researcher by interview method. The analysis of the data was carried out using the content analysis method. According to the findings of the research, in the evaluations of the participants; It has been observed that the majority of them define distance education as virtual education, the majority of them express that it is important and necessary to teach physical education lessons in distance education, the biggest advantage in the process of teaching the lessons is the lack of time and space limit, and the disadvantage is that distance education cannot provide the same equality of opportunity for every student. At the end of the study, suggestions were given to make physical education lessons more efficient in the distance education process.

scholarly journals Anxiety and Depression among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-44
Author(s):  
Chandra Prakash Acharya ◽  
Kalpana Poudel ◽  
Rekha Thapaliya
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Duration Of Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Copd Patients

Introduction: The prevalence of anxiety and depression among patients with COPD is significantly higher than the general population; there are serious barriers to the recognition and treatment of these co-morbid conditions. The study aimed to identify the anxiety and depression among patients with COPD. Methods: A cross sectional study design was adopted and consecutive sampling technique was used to collect 131 samples. A structured interview schedule of Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory was used. Results: Low level of anxiety was found among 83(63.4%) of COPD patients whereas 16(12.3%) had potentially concerning levels of anxiety. It also reveals that 31(23.7%) of the COPD patients were suffering from moderate depression, 14(10.7%) had severe depression whereas 7(5.3%) had extreme depression. A total of 28(21.4%) of them were free from depression. There was association between alcohol consumption and depression (p=0.00). Likewise, there was association between age (p=0.03), educational status (p=0.04), types of family (p=0.00), smoking habit (p=0.01), duration of disease diagnosed (p=0.01) and duration of treatment (p=0.00) with anxiety. Conclusions: It is concluded that one fourth of the COPD patients had moderate level of anxiety as well as depression. Additionally, some of the COPD patients also suffered from extreme depression.

scholarly journals The Evaluation of the Performed Activities According to ELVES Method

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (3a) ◽  
pp. 54
Author(s):  
Aliye Erdem
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
New Horizons ◽  
School Year ◽  
Listening Skill ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Individual

Listening habit has an important share in the individual perceiving his/her environment and the world properly and complying with the social environment he/she lives. Because listening is an important skill which enables the individual to use the communication skills he/she learned both at school and out of school properly and to understand correctly what he/she listened. Listening which is one of the comprehension skills is the key to success besides expanding new horizons to humans. Listening which is the basic way of communication and learning is the first comprehension activity in the individual’s life. Thus the skills and habits related to listening activity which is seen in every field of life are acquired naturally. Nevertheless these skills and habits which are acquired naturally are not adequate for the individual to get prepared for life. Even though the listening is an inborn skill, the gaining and improving of listening skill requires an education process. One of the methods which is aimed at improving of listening skill which is the most used language skill in daily life is ELVES (Excite-Listen-Visualize-Extend-Savor) method. In this research, a lesson plan according to ELVES method was prepared and applied aimed at improving of listening skill in primary school 4. grade Turkish lesson. Applied lesson plan was evaluated based on the opinions of the students. In this direction, the purpose of this study is the evaluation of the activities in primary school 4. grade Turkish lesson according to ELVES method based on the opinions of the students. In this research, semi-structured interview which is among the qualitative research method was used. A total of 19 primary school 4. grade students consisting of 10 male and 9 female in a public school affiliated to Ministry of Education in Çankaya sub-province of Ankara province participated in the research conducted in the spring term of 2016-2017 school year. In the research, convenience sampling which is among purposive sampling methods was used. The data acquired in the study was analysed according to content analysis method and the data was analysed as tables. In the consequence of the study; it was determined that primary school 4. grade students liked the activities which were conducted according to ELVES method in Turkish lesson, comprehended what they listened, participated in lessons actively and enjoyed the lesson.

scholarly journals Exploring the stigma related experiences of family members of persons with mental illness in a selected community in the iLembe district, KwaZulu-Natal

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Celenkosini T. Nxumalo ◽  
Gugu G. Mchunu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Ground Level ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Her Family ◽  
Kwazulu Natal ◽  
Related Stigma ◽  
The Individual

Background: Stigma in mental illness is a serious social problem which has a multitude of consequences on the individual concerned, as well as his or her family. Research has shown that families of persons living with mental illnesses are often subjected to stigma by virtue of their association with such a person. The stigma of families is seen in the form of assignment of blame, social isolation and rejection. This stigma subsequently perpetuates a cycle of disability on the part of the patient and family.Purpose: To explore the stigma related experiences of family members of persons with mental illness in a selected community in the iLembe district of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), in order to develop recommendations to help families cope with such stigma.Methods: This was a descriptive qualitative study; data was collected from a purposive sample of six family members, which resulted in data saturation. Semi-structured interview questions were used during data collection and content analysis using Creswell's (2009) method was done to analyse the data; resulting in the formation of themes and sub-themes which were supported by the participants' responses and existing literature.Results: Participants reported experiencing stigma from the community in the form of isolation, blame and exploitation, community neglect, as well as labelling and stereotyping. The majority of the participants reported using emotion-focused coping mechanisms to deal with the stigma they faced. Participants suggested that education of communities regarding the myths and facts about mental illness may help to curb the stigma faced by the family members of persons with mental illness.Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, it was recommended that a combination of coping strategies, together with the integration of public and private sector support, be used to holistically deal with family related stigma. It was found that ground level education and support to families is the key to curbing family related stigma of mental illness, local NGO's and the clinics would be instrumental in this area.

scholarly journals COVID-19 and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: what is known about the unknown

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (2) ◽  
pp. 6-15
Author(s):  
E. S. Ovsyannikov ◽  
S. N. Avdeev ◽  
A. V. Budnevskiy ◽  
E. S. Drobysheva ◽  
A. Ya. Kravchenko
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Thrombus Formation ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Chronic Obstructive ◽  
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ◽  
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 ◽  
Cell Dysfunction ◽  
Copd Patients ◽  
Key Aspects

The article reviews 60 publications and addresses key aspects of concurrent COVID-19 and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It presents data stating that COPD patients have higher expression of the receptor of angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in the lungs and this may contribute to a greater susceptibility to COVID-19. In COPD, signs of endothelial cell dysfunction and tendency to thrombus formation have been identified which can present the risk of unfavorable outcomes of COVID-19. Cohort study data do not confirm that COPD patients are more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, but their clinical outcomes of COVID-19 appear to be worse including the need for mechanical ventilation and lethality. There is no clinical evidence about the role of inhaled glucocorticosteroids used to manage COPD in the development and course of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Qualitative study on the positive implications of the COVID-19 lockdown in Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-200
Author(s):  
Tinashe Simbarashe ◽  
Herber Zirima
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Live Streaming ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
The Bible ◽  
Corona Virus ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
The Government

Corona virus disease (COVID-19), a pandemic which emerged in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, has caused a global crisis with most nations resorting to adopting national lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus. While the pandemic and the lockdowns have caused distress, this study seeks to explore the positive implications of the lockdown in Zimbabwe. The objectives of the research were to explore the benefits of the COVID-19 lockdown to family life in Zimbabwe, identify the positive psychosocial implications of the COVID-19 lockdown on individuals and explore the coping mechanisms adopted by people dealing with the temporary change of lifestyle caused by the lockdown. A qualitative research approach was used, utilizing a phenomenological research design. A total of 10 participants took part in the study. Purposive sampling was applied to carry out the study. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview guide. The interviews were conducted using the WhatsApp platform. This was done to uphold the social distancing stipulations. Data were analysed through the use of thematic analysis. Major findings of the research were that parents were able to plan accordingly and avoid unnecessary impulsive buying. Parents had the opportunity to do a self-reflection. Parents and their families were able to seek God and be close to him through praying, read the bible and follow live streaming of church services online. Parents and their families stayed entertained through socializing with friends and relatives using social media platforms and by doing indoor exercises. One of the recommendations of the study is that the government should provide citizens with accurate and real-time updates to lessen anxiety among the people, as some people mislead other by giving false information.   Keywords: Qualitative study, COVID-19, corona virus, lockdown, positive, parenting, implications.

scholarly journals Creating and utilizing spaces to enhance intergenerational learning at schools and results

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Soner Polat ◽  
Yıldız Okçu ◽  
Çağlar Çelik
Keyword(s):  
School Principals ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Intergenerational Learning ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Diversity Sampling ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
School Events ◽  
Selection Of

<p><span>The purpose of the study was to explore the requirements of schools to increase intergenerational learning, collaboration and solidarity amongst the Baby Boomers, X and Y generations, based on the views of school principals. The research focused on how to create spaces for interaction among different generations and what consequences will arise when intergenerational spaces are created. This study was conducted with phenomenological research design. The study group consisted of 12 school principals who were identified with the maximum diversity sampling technique from Kocaeli Province, Dilovasi District. Criteria used in the selection of school principals were to work as managers in different schools and in different school types. The data were collected with a semi-structured interview form and the content analysis method was used. Interview questions were determined by researchers in the direction of research questions. Creation of intergenerational space is the main topic of this study whereas subtopics are scope and opportunities. On the other hand, findings collected indicate that principals mention intramural and out of school events about the creation of intergenerational space. These events are met under the titles of sports, art, entertainments and educational space. Finally, the results of creating spaces were examined in the study.</span></p>

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