A Qualitative Study on the Psychological Needs of Hospitalized Newborns’ Parents During COVID-19 Outbreak in China

In recent decades, complementary medicine (CM) has been increasingly integrated to conventional healthcare organizations, in which the biomedical profession clearly maintains dominance. Our objective was to investigate empirically what integration and ‘holism’ mean to the diverse professional groups involved and whether treatment becomes more holistic when CM is integrated. A qualitative study was conducted in a general surgery department at a public hospital in Israel. Data were collected by means of observations of medical encounters and daily work, and 30 in-depth interviews with medical directors, surgeons, senior nurses, CM practitioners and hospitalized patients. We found that most of the interviewed nurses, surgeons and directors and some patients believed that CM treatments were of value in addressing the psychological needs of patients within this predominantly somatic-oriented department. To CM practitioners and some of the patients, integration means introducing and practicing a holistic outlook in this biomedical context, which involves elements such as Qi, energy, soul and spirit. Such practices were directed to a suitable audience, namely, patients as well as conventional medical staff who were willing to explore a holistic approach. We concluded that patient care tends to become more comprehensive when CM is integrated. Despite the overall dominance of biomedicine, holistic CM practices were introduced to the biomedical setting of the hospital. Yet, the question whether holistic CM practices and perceptions will eventually lead nurses and physicians toward paradigmatic integration, has still to be examined.

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How to bring residents’ psychosocial well-being to the heart of the fight against Covid-19 in Belgian nursing homes—A qualitative study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0249098 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. e0249098

Author(s):

Sanne Kaelen ◽

Wilma van den Boogaard ◽

Umberto Pellecchia ◽

Sofie Spiers ◽

Caroline De Cramer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Mental Health ◽

Nursing Homes ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Psychosocial Support ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Infection Prevention And Control ◽

Organization Of Care

Background Nursing homes (NH) for the elderly have been particularly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic mainly due to their hosted vulnerable populations and poor outbreak preparedness. In Belgium, the medical humanitarian organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) implemented a support project for NH including training on infection prevention and control (IPC), (re)-organization of care, and psychosocial support for NH staff. As psychosocial and mental health needs of NH residents in times of Covid-19 are poorly understood and addressed, this study aimed to better understand these needs and how staff could respond accordingly. Methods A qualitative study adopting thematic content analysis. Eight focus group discussions with direct caring staff and 56 in-depth interviews with residents were conducted in eight purposively and conveniently selected NHs in Brussels, Belgium, June 2020. Results NH residents experienced losses of freedom, social life, autonomy, and recreational activities that deprived them of their basic psychological needs. This had a massive impact on their mental well-being expressed in feeling depressed, anxious, and frustrated as well as decreased meaning and quality of life. Staff felt unprepared for the challenges posed by the pandemic; lacking guidelines, personal protective equipment and clarity around organization of care. They were confronted with professional and ethical dilemmas, feeling ‘trapped’ between IPC and the residents’ wellbeing. They witnessed the detrimental effects of the measures imposed on their residents. Conclusion This study revealed the insights of residents’ and NH staff at the height of the early Covid-19 pandemic. Clearer outbreak plans, including psychosocial support, could have prevented the aggravated mental health conditions of both residents and staff. A holistic approach is needed in NHs in which tailor-made essential restrictive IPC measures are combined with psychosocial support measures to reduce the impact on residents’ mental health impact and to enhance their quality of life.

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients’ Accounts of Their Emotional Distress and Psychological Needs: A Qualitative Study

Journal of the American Heart Association ◽

10.1161/jaha.118.011117 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 8 (11) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Rebecca McPhillips ◽

Peter Salmon ◽

Adrian Wells ◽

Peter Fisher

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Cardiac Rehabilitation ◽

Emotional Distress ◽

Psychological Needs

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The smartphone as a lifeline: an exploration of refugees’ use of mobile communication technologies during their flight

Media Culture & Society ◽

10.1177/0163443718813486 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 41 (6) ◽

pp. 828-844 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Amanda Alencar ◽

Katerina Kondova ◽

Wannes Ribbens

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

The Netherlands ◽

Mobile Communication ◽

Communication Technologies ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Theoretical Framework ◽

Migrant Communities ◽

Migration Networks ◽

Sense Of Security ◽

The Media

Building on the results of a qualitative study with 16 male refugees (mostly from Syria) settled in the Netherlands, this article reports on an investigation that applied insights from the Uses and Gratifications (U&G) framework and refugee studies to examine the media use of refugees and to link these to the material, social and psychological needs emerging from the journey. With a focus on the smartphone, our study distinguished four significant clusters of media U&G among the sampling population: smartphone as companion, an organisational hub, a lifeline and diversion. First, the use of smartphones was linked to refugees’ need to contact family, friends and connect with migrant communities. The importance of establishing contact with other refugees and smugglers through smartphones reinforces the agency of these migration networks within mobility processes. The findings also point to refugees’ smartphone usage for getting a sense of security. Finally, this study demonstrated the use of smartphones for preserving memories of the journey through the storage of pictures taken of important moments experienced during the flight. Additional studies should include other methodologies and samples to further validate our theoretical framework and findings.

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The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse Discovery on Caregivers and Families: A Qualitative Study

Journal of Interpersonal Violence ◽

10.1177/0886260517714437 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 35 (21-22) ◽

pp. 4189-4215

Author(s):

Hiu-fai Fong ◽

Colleen E. Bennett ◽

Valerie Mondestin ◽

Philip V. Scribano ◽

Cynthia Mollen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Sexual Abuse ◽

Child Sexual Abuse ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Health Services ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Sexual Abuse Victims ◽

The Impact ◽

Nonoffending Caregivers

In this qualitative study with nonoffending caregivers of suspected child sexual abuse victims, we aimed to explore the perceived impact of sexual abuse discovery on caregivers and their families, and caregivers’ attitudes about mental health services for themselves. We conducted semistructured, in-person interviews with 22 nonoffending caregivers of suspected sexual abuse victims <13 years old seen at a child advocacy center in Philadelphia. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed using modified grounded theory. Recruitment continued until thematic saturation was reached. We found that caregivers experienced significant emotional and psychological distress, characterized by anger, depressed mood, and guilt, after learning that their child may have been sexually abused. We identified four specific sources of caregiver distress: concerns about their child, negative beliefs about their parenting abilities, family members’ actions and behaviors, and memories of their own past maltreatment experiences. Some caregivers described worsening family relationships after discovery of their child’s sexual abuse, while others reported increased family cohesion. Finally, we found that most caregivers in this study believed that mental health services for themselves were necessary or beneficial to help them cope with the impact of their child’s sexual abuse. These results highlight the need for professionals working with families affected by sexual abuse to assess the emotional and psychological needs of nonoffending caregivers and offer mental health services. Helping caregivers link to mental health services, tailored to their unique needs after sexual abuse discovery, may be an acceptable strategy to improve caregiver and child outcomes after sexual abuse.

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Clinical Education Stressors in Operating Room Students: A Qualitative Study

Investigación y Educación en Enfermería ◽

10.17533/udea.iee.v39n1e08 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Nahid Norouzi ◽

Behzad Imani

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Operating Room ◽

Skills Training ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Clinical Learning ◽

Clinical Environment ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Clinical Learning Environment ◽

Communication Performance

Objective. The aim of this study is to explain the stressors of the clinical environment from the perspective of operating room undergraduate students. Methods. The present study is a qualitative study of contractual content analysis type that was conducted in 2019 at Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. In this study, 10 undergraduate operating room students were selected by purposive sampling. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. Results. From the analysis of interviews, 4 main categories were extracted as the stressors of operating room students of Hamadan Paramedical School in clinical learning environment: the need to receive support from the clinical environment (Insufficient students’ skills in communicating with staff, Discrimination between paramedical students and residents, and Facilities available for training), lack of practical prerequisite skills (Contradiction between training and performance, and Lack of prerequisite knowledge for clinical practice), poor supportive and communication performance related to the instructor (Insufficient support of the instructor to the students against the medical staff, Evaluation criteria for instructors, and Treatment of instructor with students in presence of others), and psychological needs (Concerns about career prospects, Lack of motivational factors, and Lack of supportive counseling). Conclusion. The results of this study showed that Operating room students are faced with many stressors in the clinical learning environment. All stressors identified in this study affected the students’ learning in the clinical setting. Lack of support for students in the clinical environment, poor practical skills training, poor support and communication performance related to the instructor, and poor psychological support of students are the factors that cause operating room student stress in the clinical environment.

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Do school mentoring programmes promote adolescents' basic psychological needs? Results of a qualitative study

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e734362011-086 ◽

2011 ◽

Author(s):

Francisco Simoes ◽

Madalena Alarcao

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Basic Psychological Needs

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The Challenges of Nursing Students in the Clinical Learning Environment: A Qualitative Study

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1155/2016/1846178 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2016 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 55

Author(s):

Nahid Jamshidi ◽

Zahra Molazem ◽

Farkhondeh Sharif ◽

Camellia Torabizadeh ◽

Majid Najafi Kalyani

Keyword(s):

Nursing Education ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Emotional Reactions ◽

Clinical Learning ◽

Clinical Learning Environment ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Teaching Learning

Background/Aim. Clinical learning is a main part of nursing education. Students’ exposure to clinical learning environment is one of the most important factors affecting the teaching-learning process in clinical settings. Identifying challenges of nursing students in the clinical learning environment could improve training and enhance the quality of its planning and promotion of the students. We aimed to explore Iranian nursing students’ challenges in the clinical learning environment.Materials and Methods. This is a qualitative study using the content analysis approach. The participants consisted of seventeen nursing students and three nursing instructors. The participants were selected through purposive sampling method and attended semistructured interviews and focus groups.Results. Three themes emerged after data analysis, including ineffective communications, inadequate readiness, and emotional reactions.Conclusion. Nursing students in Iran are faced with many challenges in the clinical learning environment. All challenges identified in this study affected the students’ learning in clinical setting. Therefore, we recommend that the instructors prepare students with a specific focus on their communication and psychological needs.

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"For better for worse is not easy’’, Challenges and Needs of Family Caregivers of Dementia Patients Seeking Care in Kumasi: A qualitative study

10.21203/rs.2.19109/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Akwasi Adjei Gyimah ◽

Emmanuel Appiah-Brempong ◽

Paul Okyere ◽

Prince Peprah ◽

Williams Agyemang-Duah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

Family Caregivers ◽

Recovery Process ◽

Well Being ◽

Psychological Needs ◽

Social Challenges ◽

Personal Assistance ◽

Societal Needs ◽

Dementia Patients ◽

Inability To Work

Abstract Background: The challenges and needs of family caregivers of dementia patients usually go unnoticed which could worsen the condition of both the caregivers and recipients in Ghana. The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the challenges and needs of family caregivers of dementia patients who seek care at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana. Methods: With no predetermined sample size, 18 participants took part in the study. The study employed a phenomenological and an in-depth interview guide. The data were analysed using interpretive phenomenological framework. Results: Three main challenges of family caregivers were identified: economic challenges ( inability to buy drugs, limited income, high healthcare use charges, inability to work and lack of financial support), social challenges (lack of social participation, mockery and societal victimisation), and psychological challenges (stress, emotional trauma and inability to sleep). Three main needs of family caregivers were reported: physical needs (personal assistance, transportation assistance, physical attachment from spouse and inability to eat), societal needs (social gathering involvement and societal concerns) and psychological needs (free time to relax and faith assurance). Conclusion: The authors argue that there should be a rethinking of how caregiving is constructed in Ghana. We further add that the health and well-being of caregivers should be a paramount aspect of patient well-being in Ghana in line with the Ghana Mental Health Act. It is therefore essential for clinician to institute caregivers needs in their medical plan for mental patient’s recovery process.

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