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Kate Walker, Jen Yates, Tom Dening, Birgit Voellm, Jack Tomlin, Chris Griffiths
Summary: The purpose of this research is to increase knowledge about the quality of life, wellbeing, recovery, and progress of older forensic mental health patients, and to make recommendations for enhancing these factors. Through in-depth interviews with patients and staff, environmental, relational, and individual factors were identified as facilitators or obstacles to wellbeing, recovery, progress, and quality of life. The results suggest the need to adapt the physical and psychological environment of services, encourage therapeutic relationships with staff, and foster positive social relationships with peers, friends, and family.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Siv Vea Gronneberg, Eivind Engebretsen, Stine Torp Lokkeberg
Summary: This article examines how 10 young adults in Norway positioned themselves before being diagnosed with ADHD. The study identified six central subject positions, related to schoolwork struggles and difficulties in social interaction. The findings shed light on the emotional and environmental needs of individuals with ADHD and the societal norms they face, regardless of a formal diagnosis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Lisa A. Royse, Breanne S. Baker, Melissa D. Warne-Griggs, Kristin Miller, Kelsey J. Weitzel, Stephen D. Ball, Dana L. Duren
Summary: This study aimed to explore the motivators of and barriers to engaging in physical activity in previously inactive older adults who participated in a three-arm randomized controlled trial of group exercise interventions. The findings revealed that motivators included perceived improvements in health, positive social influences, observed health deterioration in others, and the desire to spend time with family. Barriers included existing health conditions, fear of injury, negative social influences, perceived lack of time and motivation, inconvenient times and locations, and monetary cost.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Carrie Anne Marshall, Brooke Phillips, Julia Holmes, Eric Todd, River Hill, George Panter, Corinna Easton, Terry Landry, Sarah Collins, Tom Greening, Ashley O'Brien, Marlo Jastak, Rebecca Ridge, Rebecca Goldszmidt, Chelsea Shanoff, Debbie Laliberte Rudman, Alexandra Carlsson, Suliman Aryobi, Jessica Szlapinski, Rozelen Carrillo-Beck, Nicole Pacheco, Shauna Perez, Abe Oudshoorn
Summary: Through interviews with individuals who have experienced homelessness in Ontario, Canada, we found that addressing homelessness requires additional resources and interventions beyond tenancy sustainment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Hanna Holst, Lise-Lotte Ozolins, David Brunt, Ulrica Horberg
Summary: This study aimed to describe and gain a deeper understanding of the phenomenon of caring-learning space from the perspectives of patients, nursing students, and supervisors in clinical practice contexts. A general structure of the caring-learning space was created based on essential structures from five empirical studies. The analysis was conducted using a reflective lifeworld research approach. The caring-learning space manifests through interpersonal relationships between patients, students, supervisors, and other actors in the care environment. It is only when the learning space is accepted as a part of caring that a caring-learning space is created. Flexibility and receptivity allow for learning to be visible and integrated into the caring processes when caring and learning interact. A caring-learning space is established by placing the patient as the focal point and co-creator in both caring and learning, regardless of their health status. This means that the caring-learning space exists when patients, students, supervisors, and other healthcare professionals interact based on their ability and role in the space.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Brittany F. Drazich, Breanna M. Crane, Janiece L. Taylor, Sarah L. Szanton, Kyle D. Moored, Dana Eldreth, Omar Ahmad, John W. Krakauer, Barbara Resnick, Michelle C. Carlson
Summary: This study aimed to investigate older adults' perceptions of the connections between an exergame intervention and their subjective well-being. Three focus groups were conducted, and the findings revealed three main themes: elevated mood, feelings of achievement, and perceived cognitive or physical changes. These results will contribute to researchers' understanding of how exergames can impact the well-being of older adults, and guide the development of future interventions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Kajsa Nolbeck, Sepideh Olausson, Goran Lindahl, Charlotta Thodelius, Helle Wijk
Summary: This study examines the experiences of staff members in the institutional care environment of secure youth homes run by the Swedish National Board of Institutional Care. The analysis reveals that staff members face conflicting demands and a constant struggle in meeting the needs of the youths due to the environment's emphasis on sociomaterial control practices rather than care practices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Virginia Savage, Hoisex Gomez, Martha Perez, Yeycy Donastorg, Deanna Kerrigan, Clare Barrington
Summary: This study aims to explore factors that impact viral suppression among female sex workers (FSW) with HIV. Through examining narratives of HIV management, it was found that individual, interpersonal, and structural factors play important roles in shaping trajectories towards viral suppression among FSW. Personal resilience and social support are crucial in overcoming initial challenges, while HIV stigma and economic hardship hindered suppressed participants in initiating antiretroviral therapy and adhering to treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Keiko Marshall, Philippa Beaden, Hammad Durrani, Kun Tang, Roman Mogilevskii, Zulfiqar Bhutta
Summary: The study conducted six systematic reviews on the involvement of the for-profit private sector in the prevention and management of NCDs in LMICs. The results were synthesized and analyzed in six important areas, revealing the significant roles of the private sector in public-private partnerships, governance and policy, healthcare provision, innovation, knowledge education, and investment and finance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Ingrid Olfarnes Roysland, Venke Irene Ueland, Alf Inge Larsen
Summary: The purpose of this study was to understand the meaning of physical activity one year after participating in a high-intensity exercise training program for patients with coronary microvascular dysfunction. Through interviews, it was found that participants had a deeper understanding of the significance of the project, their chest pain, and daily life after the training. The results showed that high-intensity exercise training helped patients regain unity with their body and improve their overall well-being. A person-centered approach in care should be taken into consideration to provide better individualized care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Annelie J. Sundler, Disa Bergnehr, Sadiyya Haffejee, Humera Iqbal, Marjorie Faulstich Orellana, Ana Vergara Del Solar, Sophia L. Angeles, Charlotte Faircloth, Lu Liu, Anita Mwanda, Mauricio Sepulveda Galeas, Thandi Simelane, Katherine Twamley, Laura Darcy
Summary: This study conducted a longitudinal qualitative analysis on 172 adolescents and young people from Chile, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States to explore the meaning of social relationships and health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings revealed that public responses to the pandemic had a significant impact on their everyday lives, resulting in feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, and emotional distress, as well as increased sense of togetherness with family.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Maude Johansson, Kajsa Ledung Higgins, Leoine Dapi Nzefa, Ylva Benderix
Summary: This study investigated the life experiences of 10 immigrant mothers in southern Sweden regarding motherhood and postpartum depression (PPD). The findings showed that immigrant mothers commonly experience PPD, mistrust of social services, and inadequate healthcare. Therefore, it is important to provide better support and understanding to immigrant mothers and improve access to healthcare services.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Melanie Vachon, Alexandra Guite-Verret, Deborah Ummel, Dominique Girard
Summary: This study aimed to understand the experience of ethical dilemmas among family caregivers who lost a loved one. Results showed that family caregivers struggled with multiple responsibilities and dealt with the emotional cost of their choices. Three emerging themes were identified: struggling with collective responsibility, assuming relational responsibility, and the cost of personal responsibility. The results were discussed and interpreted using an ethical, humanistic, and existential conceptual framework.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Lori Lackman Zeman, Sujoy Roy, Pranjali P. Surnis, Jason Adam Wasserman, Kathleen Duchak, Ramin Homayouni, Elie Mulhem
Summary: The study aimed to explore healthcare workers' experiences during COVID-19 using an anonymous, web-based, audio narrative platform. The analysis of participants' audio narratives revealed two paradoxical themes: 1) a paradox of distress and meaningfulness, where a harsh work environment led to psychological distress but also new rewarding experiences and positive outlooks; 2) a paradox of social isolation and connection, where healthcare workers formed intense interpersonal connections despite extreme isolation. The findings suggest that interventions for healthcare worker burnout and distress should consider leveraging positive experiences in addition to mitigating negative ones.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Wafa Almegewly, Taghreed Alotaibi, Savvato Karavasileiadou
Summary: This study explored the views and attitudes of nursing students towards home healthcare as a future career option in Saudi Arabia. The majority of students did not perceive it as a viable career choice due to various factors such as the nature of the work, safety concerns, working demands, and a lack of professional development opportunities. However, some students were interested in pursuing a career in home healthcare due to the advantages of flexible working hours, autonomy, and the ability to provide holistic care and patient education. Population awareness programs are needed to address cultural barriers and motivate more students to choose home healthcare as a career.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Fanny Larsson, Ulrica Stromback, Silje Rysst Gustafsson, Asa Engstrom
Summary: The purpose of this study was to explore the concept of feeling safe in a perioperative context from the patient perspective. The eight-step concept analysis approach was used to examine the attributes, antecedents, consequences, and empirical referents of feeling safe. The analysis underscores the importance of including patients' perceptions in patient safety work and suggests that the perceived feeling of safety can positively affect the postoperative recovery process.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Line Merete Media, Solrun Sigurdardottir, Lena Fauske, Anne Waehre
Summary: This study aimed to understand the experiences of adolescents and young adults living with DSD in terms of intimacy and sexual health. The participants reported feeling different and lacked knowledge and everyday language to discuss their concerns, resulting in stigma and communication difficulties. Understanding their unique needs is crucial for promoting good sexual health.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Tara Leigh Moore
Summary: This study examined the lived experience and meaning of resilience among individuals with chronic illness in low-resource communities of the Mississippi Delta, USA. Descriptive phenomenology and Polk's resilience theory were used to analyze the participants' experiences and identify patterns of resilience. The findings revealed six themes that contribute to the understanding of resilience and its impact on health outcomes and quality of life.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Diya Chowdhurya, Paul Stolee, Joanie Sims-Gould, Catherine Tong
Summary: South Asians are the largest and fastest-growing racialized group in Canada, and there is a lack of data on their health and well-being. This study aimed to understand how social and cultural factors influence the concept of healthy aging among older South Asians in Canada. Through qualitative research methods, three central themes related to healthy aging were identified: taking care of the body, taking care of the mind and heart, and integrating mind and body. The study highlights the diversity within the older immigrant population and the influence of their country of origin on their perception of healthy aging.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Liliana Cristina Morales Viana, Edelmira Castillo-Espitia
Summary: Chinese Summary: Adolescents on dialysis require self-care support based on their special needs. This study aimed to describe the self-care practices of adolescents on dialysis. The findings highlighted that adolescents adjusted their self-care practices according to both healthcare team guidelines and their personal beliefs and habits.
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