scholarly journals Challenges of Introducing Participant Observation to Community Health Research

ISRN Nursing ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Zhao ◽  
Yingchun Ji
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Health Care Research ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Community Settings ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Observation Strategies

Participant observation elicits unique observation data from both an insider’s and an outsider’s perspectives. Despite the growing tendency to adopt participant observation strategies in health care research regarding health-related beliefs and types of behavior, the use of participant observation in current research is mostly limited to structured clinical settings rather than community settings. In this paper, we describe how we use participant observation in a community health research study with Chinese-born immigrant women. We document discrepancies between these women’s beliefs and types of behavior regarding health and health promotion. We further discuss the ethnical, time, and setting challenges in community health research using participant observation. Possible solutions are also discussed.

scholarly journals Asset Mapping as a Tool for Identifying Resources in Community Health: A Methodological Overview

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-25
Author(s):  
Tanvir C Turin ◽  
Maaz Shahid ◽  
Marcua Vaska
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Intended Audience ◽  
Asset Mapping ◽  
Surface Level ◽  
Health Related ◽  
The Creation

Background: By focusing on a community’s strengths instead of its’ weaknesses, the process of asset mapping provides researchers a new way to assess community health. This process is also a useful tool for assessing health-related needs, disparities, and inequities within the communities. This paper aims to serve as a basic and surface level guide to understanding and planning for creating an asset map. Methods: A step-by-step guideline is provided in this paper as an introduction to those interested in creating an asset map using organizational outlines and previous application in research projects. Results: To help readers better grasp asset maps, a few examples are first provided that show the application of asset maps in health research, community engagement, and community partnerships. This is followed by elaboration of the six steps involved in the creation of an asset map. Conclusion: This paper introduces researchers to the steps required to create an asset map, with examples from published literature. The intended audience includes students and researchers new to the creation of asset maps.

scholarly journals Linking Podcasts With Social Media to Promote Community Health and Medical Research: Feasibility Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joyce Balls-Berry ◽  
Pamela Sinicrope ◽  
Miguel Valdez Soto ◽  
Tabetha Brockman ◽  
Martha Bock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Community Partner ◽  
Research Information ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Community Health Needs Assessment ◽  
Patient Engagement In Research

BACKGROUND Linking podcasts with social media is a strategy to promote and disseminate health and health research information to the community without constraints of time, weather, and geography. OBJECTIVE To describe the process of creating a podcast library and promoting it on social media as a strategy for disseminating health and biomedical research topics to the community. METHODS We used a community and patient engagement in research approach for developing a process to use podcasts for dissemination of health and health research information. We have reported the aspects of audience reach, impressions, and engagement on social media through the number of downloads, shares, and reactions posted on SoundCloud, Twitter, and Facebook, among others. RESULTS In collaboration with our local community partner, we produced 45 podcasts focused on topics selected from a community health needs assessment with input from health researchers. Episodes lasted about 22 minutes and presented health-related projects, community events, and community resources, with most featured guests from Olmsted County (24/45, 53%). Health research was the most frequently discussed topic. Between February 2016 and June 2017, episodes were played 1843 times on SoundCloud and reached 1702 users on our Facebook page. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated the process and feasibility of creating a content library of podcasts for disseminating health- and research-related information. Further examination is needed to determine the best methods to develop a sustainable social media plan that will further enhance dissemination (audience reach), knowledge acquisition, and communication of health topics.

Health research capacity in Nepal: Analysis of the trend and the role of local researchers

2021 ◽  
pp. 004947552098277
Author(s):  
Madhu Kharel ◽  
Alpha Pokharel ◽  
Krishna P Sapkota ◽  
Prasant V Shahi ◽  
Pratisha Shakya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Research ◽  
Fold Increase ◽  
Research Capacity ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Evidence Based Decision Making

Evidence-based decision-making is less common in low- and middle-income countries where the research capacity remains low. Nepal, a lower-middle-income country in Asia, is not an exception. We conducted a rapid review to identify the trend of health research in Nepal and found more than seven-fold increase in the number of published health-related articles between 2000 and 2018. The proportion of articles with Nepalese researchers as the first authors has also risen over the years, though they are still only in two-thirds of the articles in 2018.

Developing a Lesbian Health Research Program: Fenway Community Health Center’s Experience and Evolution

1999 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 145-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Carroll ◽  
Rhonda Linde ◽  
Kenneth Mayer ◽  
Ana M. Lara ◽  
Judith Bradford
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Research Program ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Lesbian Health

scholarly journals The Community Child Health Network Life Stress Interview: a brief chronic stress measure for community health research

2015 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 352-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynlee R. Tanner Stapleton ◽  
Christine Dunkel Schetter ◽  
Larissa N. Dooley ◽  
Christine M. Guardino ◽  
Jan Huynh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Health ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Chronic Stress ◽  
Health Research ◽  
Life Stress ◽  
Health Network ◽  
Stress Measure ◽  
Stress Interview

scholarly journals Impact of a Nurse-Led Health Promotion Intervention in an Aging Population: Results From a Quasi-Experimental Study on the “Community Health Consultation Offices for Seniors”

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 83-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Esther Marcus-Varwijk ◽  
Lilian L. Peters ◽  
Tommy L. S. Visscher ◽  
Carolien H. M. Smits ◽  
Adelita V. Ranchor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Similar Data ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Health Consultation ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Objective: The study evaluated the nurse-led intervention “ Community Health Consultation Offices for Seniors (CHCO)” on health-related and care needs–related outcomes in community-dwelling older people (⩾60 years). Method: With a quasi-experimental design, the CHCO intervention was evaluated on health-related and care needs–related outcomes after 1-year follow-up. Older people who received the intervention were frail, overweight, or were smoking. The comparison group received care as usual. In both groups, similar data were collected on health status, falls and fractures, and care needs. In the intervention group, additional data were collected on biometric measures and health-related behavior. Results: The intervention group and the care-as-usual group included 403 seniors and 984 seniors, respectively. Health-related outcomes, behaviors, and biometric measures, remained stable. After 1 year, care needs increased for both groups, but at a lower rate for the care-as-usual group. Discussion: The CHCO intervention showed no significant improvement on health-related outcomes or stability in care needs–related outcomes.

scholarly journals Effect of Personality, Power, and Emotion on Developing the 2017-2022 Philippine Health Research Agenda: A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandra M. Libunao ◽  
Reneepearl Kim P. Sales ◽  
Jaifred Christian F. Lopez ◽  
Ma. Rowena H. Alcido ◽  
Lester Sam A. Geroy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Research ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Power Dynamics ◽  
Smooth Flow ◽  
Process Documentation ◽  
Multi Stakeholder

Background. Social dynamics, specifically personalities, power dynamics, and emotions, have been shown to influence the methods, outputs, and quality of multi-stakeholder processes, especially the development of a national health research agenda. Objective and Methods. Using a case analysis approach utilizing related conceptual frameworks, the paper determined how personalities, power dynamics, and emotions affected the research priority-setting exercise, identified lessons learned, and recommended how to effectively manage these social dynamics in consultations. Data gathering methods were participant observation and process documentation, results of which were codified and analyzed. Results. Dominant personalities, stakeholders with power, and stakeholders that openly expressed dissatisfaction were most likely to attempt to change the methods and final outputs of the consultation, with varying level of success. Other dominant personalities used their power constructively for a smooth flow of generating and agreeing on ideas. Conclusion. In this case, social dynamics was shown to heavily influence the decision-making process, thus underlining its importance in organizing multisectoral representation. Effectively managing social dynamics may thus have to consider building trust and respect between participants, mediating discussions, reaching a mutually beneficial solution, and establishing and implementing mutually agreed house rules. The significant role of facilitators in developing a climate for truly inclusive participation must also be recognized.

scholarly journals Concept analysis of adherence

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Mei Lyu ◽  
Li Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Concept Analysis ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Valid Instrument ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Improve Health

Abstract Objective To explore the concept of adherence in the context of rehabilitation of patients with chronic illnesses. This concept analysis is helpful in predicting health behaviors and intentions including physical activity and dietary behaviors in patients with chronic illnesses. Methods The framework of Walker and Avant was used to analyze the concept of adherence. Results Adherence is defined as the extent to which a person’s behavior, such as taking medication, following a diet, and/or executing lifestyle changes, corresponds to agreed recommendations from a health-care provider. The antecedents of adherence are the biomedical status of the individual, social support, self-efficacy, and education. Self-report questionnaires and patient self-reporting are the most common measurement tools of adherence. Thus, the reliable and valid instrument of monitoring adherence in the clinical settings is challenging. Conclusions Analyzing the concept of adherence is necessary to help understand how best to promote adherence to improve health-related outcomes.

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