Action inquiry and vocal ergonomics: A pilot study with sports coaches

BACKGROUND: Coaches critically rely on voice for occupational functioning, which has associated risks to vocal health. However, vocal occupational health and safety (OHS) and vocal ergonomics are not typically considered for, by, or with coaches. OBJECTIVE: This study piloted a participatory approach to vocal ergonomics, aiming to collaboratively (i) understand coaches’ vocally reliant occupational participation, and (ii) consider vocal ergonomic factors. METHODS: This research was undertaken at an international tournament for floorball (also known as ‘Innebandy’, ‘Salibandy’, or ‘Unihockey’). Three national coaches (n = 3) and the lead researcher undertook cooperative action inquiry. This piloted a participatory vocal ergonomics programme. Action inquiry methods included fieldnotes, interviews, observations, a workshop, ergonomics approaches, and a focus group. Multi-level analyses supported the findings, including categorical aggregation, direct interpretation, and reflexive thematic analysis. RESULTS: Participants identified vocal ergonomic factors present at the tournament; including personal, activity, physical environmental, and organisational factors. Participants developed four vocal ergonomic approaches responsive to factors. These were: (1) player consultation, (2) ongoing feedback discussions, (3) movement and postural change, and (4) specific task adaptation. Approaches 1–2 directly supported coaches’ voices. Coaches posited limitations to other strategies, but made recommendations for future use. Coaches also reflected that this collaboration provided actionable voice insights and opportunities to address vocal ergonomics. They advocated for extended engagement with coaches, increased focus on vocal health, and inclusion of early career coaches in future programmes. CONCLUSIONS: These findings support engagement of coaches, and other vocally reliant workers, in addressing voice use and vocal health at work.

Penilaian Pengetahuan dan Sikap terhadap Informasi tentang Merkuri yang Ditemukan dalam Produk Kosmetik dan Potensi Risikonya bagi Kesehatan

The purpose of this study was to find out their knowledge about the mercury content which can damage health. This study used quantitative research. The data technique for our study used primary and secondary data. Researchers used categorical aggregation data analysis techniques and naturalistic generalization of case studies. The results showed that the number of ART aged 20 to 30 years with a total of 57 respondents or 73%. While the remaining 27% or as many as 21 respondents aged 31 to 40 years. Related to the respondent's level of knowledge. There are 31 ART (77.5%) who have a low level of knowledge related to cosmetics. Furthermore, respondents with high knowledge may be 9 household members (22.5%). Maid Attitudes and middle-down circles towards mermerkuri cosmetics tend to be negative. helpers and middle class and lower class who have signatures of 21 household members (52.5 percent). ART who had positive attitudes were 19 (47.5 percent). The conclusion of this study is the level of knowledge and attitudes of the relationship to information about mercury found in cosmetic products and its potential health risks. Based on the results of the study, it shows that the respondents in the survey did not seem to see the dangers of using mercury in the long term.

Chapter 5: Using Social Media: One Physical Education Teacher’s Experience

Purpose: This study explored one physical education teacher’s engagement in an online professional learning community and her perceptions of its impact on her own feelings of isolation. Sense of community theory was used as a lens to explore the data. Method: Using a single instrumental case study design, the participant of this study was a female physical education teacher. The data were collected through semistructured interviews, public tweets (Twitter), and informal participant communication (Voxer). The data were analyzed using categorical aggregation, and codes with similar meanings were combined to develop themes. Results: Three themes were evident across data sources that represented her perceptions of participation in an online professional learning community: (a) taking initiative, (b) different support systems, and (c) stages of social media participation. Conclusion: Social media can provide a sense of community for physical education teachers, allowing them to feel less isolated.

Nigerian healthcare workers’ perception of transdisciplinary approach to older adults’ care: A qualitative case study

Introduction There is a growing interest in collaborative care for older adults in Nigeria; however, little is known about the application of a transdisciplinary approach to care in a typical Nigerian geriatric unit. Therefore, we described healthcare professionals’ (HCPs’) perception of a transdisciplinary approach to older adults’ care in Southern Nigeria. Methods Using Stakian’s approach to a qualitative case study, we purposively invited 16 HCPs working in the geriatric unit of a teaching hospital in Nigeria to a single, in-depth, semi-structured interview. We analysed data using Stakian’s approach of categorical aggregation and direct interpretation. Results Our participants identified five-key features of a transdisciplinary approach to care: consolidated consultation, consolidated care documentation, care files accessibility, shared care decision and a designated care manager. HCPs stated that transdisciplinary approach to care allowed for a consolidated consultation of patients, with all the HCPs (in the same room or via telehealth/telemedicine) and care decisions should be shared between all stakeholders and documented in an accessible unified electronic care document that is managed by a care manager. Factors ranging from lack of consensus on time for a consolidation consultation to inter-professional conflicts were perceived as possible hindrances to a transdisciplinary approach to older adults’ care. Discussion The features of transdisciplinary care described in this study partly aligned with the WHO’s integrated care for older people (ICOPE). Additional components not captured in ICOPE were found. While the description of transdisciplinary was from the perceptive of our study participant, caution should be applied when interpreting these findings.

Kebutuhan psikologis pada pecandu narkoba (Tinjauan kualitatif dengan teknik journaling sebagai metode penggalian data)

Indonesia darurat narkoba. Jumlah penyalahguna dan pecandu narkoba di Indonesia menunjukkan peningkatan jumlah setiap tahunnya. Aparat kepolisian dan BNN (Badan Narkotika Nasional) telah berusaha untuk memutus tali peredaran narkoba dan memberikan rehabilitasi bagi para penyalahguna dan pecandu narkoba. Tetapi pada kenyataannya 70% mantan pecandu narkoba mengalami kambuh dan kembali mengonsumsi narkoba. Program rehabilitasi medis dan sosial telah diberikan kepada pecandu narkoba tetapi pada pelaksanaannya program rehabilitasi tersebut dijalankan lebih pada konsep punitive daripada rehabilitative, sehingga kebutuhan psikologis para pecandu kurang diperhatikan. Program rehabilitasi diberikan untuk memulihkan dampak fisik dan psikologis yang ditimbulkan akibat penggunaan narkoba dalam jangka waktu tertentu, seperti misalnya gangguan pada kemampuan komunikasi yang dialami pecandu. Berdasarkan paparan tersebut penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggali kebutuhan psikologis pada pecandu narkoba dengan menggunakan metode wawancara, observasi, dan teknik journaling. Data yang didapat dianalisis melalui empat tahapan yaitu categorical aggregation, direct interpretation, mencari pola (pattern), dan naturalistic generalization. Hasil penelitian ini mendapatkan 6 kebutuhan psikologis pada pecandu narkoba yaitu need of aggression, need of abasement, need of affiliation, need of play, need of sex, need of succorance. Kata kunci: Kebutuhan psikologis, pecandu narkoba, rehabilitasi

Family members' caregiving situations in palliative home care when sitting service is received: The understanding of multiple realities

Objective:To deepen the understanding of the variation of complexity in family members' caregiving situations, when the private home is the place for care, dying, and sitting service.Methods:Seven relatives to a deceased family member from four different families were interviewed twice. Data were analyzed by direct interpretation and categorical aggregationResults:Various patterns of becoming a caregiver were showed, but family members' willingness to become family caregivers was strongly related to fulfilling the dying persons' wishes to be cared for in their own homes. Important factors for coping with the caregiving situation were their needs of support, the possibility to prepare for death related to a need of communication and planning, the length and predictability of the illness trajectory, and experiences of losses and grief. Sitting service was experienced as supportive for family caregivers when they had possibility to hand over care responsibilities, but as non-supportive when expected help not was received.Significance of the research:Family members' experiences of caregiving and their degree of vulnerability must be different, depending on whether it is a self-selected position or an imposed task. In general, family members in this study were willing to participate in caregiving for end-of life care, but subject to their own conditions. One way to decrease vulnerability is to assess the resources and competence in relation to the responsibility the person is expected to assume. The support and other efforts to help family caregivers must be related to their specific needs and reality, not only to what the care organization can offer as a standard solution.

Alienation in Physical Education From the Perspectives of Children

The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the phenomenon of alienation in physical education from the perspectives of children. Of particular interest were children’s perspectives about the three constructs of alienation: (a) powerlessness, (b) meaninglessness, and (c) social isolation, as defined by Carlson (1995). A case study methodology was employed with sixth grade children (ages 10 and 11), with a total of 14 children forming the unit of analysis. Observations, field and reflective notes, drawings and semistructured interviews were used to triangulate the data. The data were analyzed by employing a continuum of inductive and deductive analysis, using categorical aggregation and direct interpretation. Three themes were identified as representative of the children’s perspectives: (a) degree of control, (b) meaning, and (c) social factors. The results are discussed in relation to their contribution to the understanding of alienation in children’s physical education and implications for practice.