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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniella Dinse, Maria Haak, Marie Nilsson, Staffan Karlsson, Ulrika Olsson Moller
Summary: This study investigates the experiences of stakeholders involved in group exercises for older persons arranged via municipal meeting places in Sweden during the Covid-19 pandemic. The collaboration and communication were challenged, requiring adaptation and finding new ways to offer group exercises. It emphasizes the importance of involving older persons in decision-making, providing person-centered group exercises, and sharing the responsibility of arranging activities with older persons.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Ludivine Plez, Melissa Holland, Priyanka Kulasegarampillai, Thun-Carl Sieu, Stefanie Blain-Moraes
Summary: Through interviews with 23 experienced therapeutic clowns, it was discovered that they address five major needs of older adults in nursing homes through creativity, imagination, and relational presence. These needs include the desire to escape routine, assurance of worth, personalized social interaction, culturally meaningful opportunities for reminiscence, and a space to be oneself without apology. The presence of elder-clowns not only meets the needs of residents but also positively impacts nursing home staff and interpersonal interactions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Klara Drake Af Hagelsrum, Elisabeth Mogard, Ann Bremander, Elisabet Lindqvist, Ingrid Larsson
Summary: Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in supporting patients with inflammatory arthritis to adopt a healthy lifestyle. However, few studies have explored their perceptions of working on lifestyle management for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This study found that commitment from healthcare managers, organizations, and the interdisciplinary team is essential for effective lifestyle management.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Review
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Natali Johnsson, Susanna Strandberg, Hanna Tuvesson, Cecilia Fagerstrom, Mirjam Ekstedt, Catharina Lindberg
Summary: This study aimed to explore and clarify the concept of self-care monitoring from a patient perspective. Through a systematic search and analysis of 46 peer-reviewed articles, four attributes of self-care monitoring were identified, including tracking symptoms, signs, and actions; paying attention; being confident; and needing routines. The antecedents of the concept were increased knowledge, wish for independence, and commitment, while the consequences were increased interaction, perceived burden, and enhanced well-being. This concept analysis provides a comprehensive understanding and descriptive definition of self-care monitoring from a patient perspective, which can be applicable to individuals with chronic illnesses or other long-term conditions in various healthcare settings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Fan Li, Chunyun Gu, Yanqun Hu, Roxanne Vandermause, Anne F. F. Fish, Zehui Zhou, Xiaodan Yuan, Qianqian Zhou, Junya Zhu, Qingqing Lou
Summary: China implemented a unique volunteerism system where healthcare providers from outside Hubei Province traveled to combat the global outbreak of COVID-19. Through interviews with 20 Chinese nurse and physician volunteers, the study explores the unique circumstances of Chinese volunteerism and identifies key themes related to professional standards, constant care, and the common good. The resilience and sacrifice of volunteers highlight the importance of support and recognition of their physical and psychosocial well-being.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aurelia Chretien, Fabienne D'arripe-Longueville, Kevin Haffner, Meggy Hayotte, Marjorie Bernier, Anne Vuillemin
Summary: This study aimed to identify the factors involved in the health-related lifestyle of elite athletes. The results showed that individual, interpersonal, and institutional factors all play a significant role in influencing the health-related lifestyle of elite athletes. Factors such as resilience qualities and health literacy at the individual level, support from parents and coaches at the interpersonal level, and health policies of elite sport centers at the institutional level were found to be key in promoting the athletes' healthy lifestyle.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jovana Ilkic, Andrijana Milosevic Georgiev, Dragana Lakic, Valentina Marinkovic
Summary: This study aimed to explore the experiences and attitudes of pharmacy students and pharmacists in Serbia on the use, advantages, and possible improvement of available mHealth platforms. The results showed that most apps had satisfactory user experience, and participants used health apps as a source of information and tools in education, work, and self-development. However, they primarily used medication-related apps during working hours and also used different health apps to provide optimal care to patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sheena Tjon A. Joe, Sara Verschure-Dorsman, Erica A. Wilthagen, Martijn Stuiver
Summary: This systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies provides an overview of the barriers and facilitators experienced by breast cancer patients in weight management interventions. The study highlights the importance of attitude, social influence, and self-efficacy in weight management. It also identifies external, economic, cultural, and physical barriers in weight management behavior. The integration of weight management into cancer care is emphasized as a separate theme.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Monique West, Simon Rice, Dianne Vella-Brodrick
Summary: According to self-determination theory, competence is a basic psychological need that is crucial for wellbeing. Social media plays a crucial role in the competence development of mid-adolescents. This study investigates how social media use impacts competence through qualitative methods and identifies aspects that can help cultivate rather than constrain competence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Karoline Lang Mathiesen, Elisabeth Lindberg, Kristina Nassen, Fiona Cowdell, Lina Palmer
Summary: This article aims to identify and synthesize qualitative studies on the interpretations of competence in home care by older people and registered nurses. Through translation and analysis, the study found that the sense of becoming in the relationship between older people and registered nurses is at the core of competence. Registered nurses should value the caring relationship and cultivate this competence in home care.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jiayin Ruan, Weina Zheng, Yiyu Zhuang
Summary: This study investigates the everyday life experiences of older Chinese residents living alone at home, highlighting the difficulties they face in finding a sense of belonging, maintaining independence, and gaining a sense of control; it also provides strategies they use to cope with these challenges.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
G. Crawford, R. Lobo, B. Maycock, G. Brown
Summary: This study examines the risks faced by Australian male expatriates and frequent travelers and emphasizes the role of social support in mitigating these risks. The research finds that influential places, people, and stages in the migration journey mediate engagement with social support. The findings support the development of policies and practices to help these individuals adjust better to their new environment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Astrid Berner-Rodoreda, Nina Baum, Kathrin Zangerl, Jonas Wachinger, Henriette Hoegl, Lydia Yao Li, Till Baernighausen
Summary: This study explored children's experiences of COVID-19 in terms of proximity and distance to significant others through drawings and face-to-face interviews. The findings revealed that children expressed the importance of maintaining distance and wearing masks in school scenarios, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on separation, illness, and death. The study also highlighted the dynamic perception of proximity and distance among children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Michelle Teti, Tyler W. Myroniuk, Grace Kirksey, Mariah Pratt, Enid Schatz
Summary: This study aims to explore college students' insights and needs for current and future pandemic prevention and care using peer ethnography. The findings reveal that there are two perspectives among college students regarding COVID-19, with some prioritizing safety while others struggle to follow prevention guidelines. Additionally, the study highlights the issues of tense campus relationships and a lack of health leadership.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elizabeth Norton, Ann Hemingway, Caroline Ellis Hill
Summary: This qualitative research study explores the benefits of a Parkinson's Dance program for individuals with Parkinson's disease (PwP). The study found that participating in dance sessions helped PwP manage their condition and improve various aspects of their well-being, such as balance, coordination, and confidence in movement. The study suggests that Parkinson's Dance can serve as a resource for well-being, supported by the life-world based well-being framework.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kamoltip Lertchaisataporn, Wasita Boonsathorn
Summary: This qualitative study explores the factors influencing physicians' work passion during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Thai medical context. The findings reveal that work passion is influenced by job factors, organizational factors, relationship factors, and individual factors. These findings contribute to developing knowledge about work passion among physicians and provide information to develop effective strategies to optimize work passion and its impact on clinical practice.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elin Granholm Valmari, Ulla Nygren, Mehdi Ghazinour, Kajsa Gilenstam
Summary: The study interviewed 17 police officers to explore their experiences and found that the demands of their professional role impact their private life, making it a way of life. They also face challenges of being recognized as police officers and need to balance energy levels between work and private life. The study's findings have theoretical and practical implications for understanding the challenges faced by uniformed police officers and promoting a sustainable and healthy lifestyle.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emma Grundtvig Gram, John Brandt Brodersen, Caecilie Hansen, Kristen Pickles, Jenna Smith, Alexandra Ryborg Brandt Jonsson
Summary: This study aimed to develop a novel methodology for discussing sensitive health topics and explored its effectiveness in focus groups using prostate cancer and screening as an example. The results showed that using a fictitious case encouraged emotional and cognitive openness in focus group discussions about prostate cancer risk, screening benefits and harms, and decision-making.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jan Freddy Hovland, Eva Langeland, Ottar Ness, Bente O. Skogvang
Summary: This study aimed to explore how young adults with serious mental illness experience physical activity and the effects on their perceived health and well-being. The results showed that physical activity is seen as a meaningful activity that improves well-being and health for individuals with serious mental illness. However, social support and encouragement are crucial in overcoming barriers to engage in physical activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
En-Yu Chang, Ching-Ju Chiu, Wan-Lin Yang, Stephanie Yu-Ching Chen
Summary: This research explored the perceptions of ageing among baby boomers in Taiwan using books written by this demographic. The findings revealed four themes, including greater mental maturity and strength, a decline in life mastery, risks related to future misfortune, and self-encouragement and vigilance. The conclusions suggest that Taiwanese baby boomers believe in leading a fulfilling life in old age through personal efforts and emphasize the importance of making contributions and maintaining good relationships with their children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES ON HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
(2023)
