Psychological Well-Being and Ill-Being and Their Biological Correlates: Additional Findings from an Integrative Single-Case Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 252-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Schubert
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Psychological Well Being

scholarly journals Exploring collaboration within social housing retrofit practice for an ageing population: a single case study in the West of Scotland

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dayna Rodger ◽  
Nicola Callaghan ◽  
Craig Thomson
Keyword(s):  
Social Housing ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Unintended Consequences ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Infrastructure ◽  
The Social

Purpose Sustainably addressing the social and economic demands from an ageing population is a major global challenge, with significant implications for policy and practice. This is resultant of the increasing demand for housing adaptations to prevent increased pressure upon acute health services. Through the lens of institutional theory, this paper aims to explore the levels of joined-up retrofit practice within a Scottish social housing provider, under a constructivist approach. Design/methodology/approach An exploratory single case study of a Scottish local authority was undertaken. Within this, nine key stakeholders were interviewed, taking a hierarchical approach, from director to repair and maintenance staff. Results were analysed by using Braun and Clarke’s six stages of thematic analysis. Findings There is a need for greater levels of integration within retrofit practice to not only improve the health and well-being of the older population but also increase efficiency and economic savings within public services. Currently, there are key issues surrounding silo-based decision-making, poor data infrastructure, power struggles and a dereliction of built environment knowledge and expertise, preventing both internal and external collaboration. However, housing, energy and health have interlinking agendas which are integral to achieving ageing in place. Therefore, there must be system-wide recognition of the potential benefits of improved cross-sector collaboration, preventing unintended consequences whilst providing socioeconomic outcomes. Originality/value This research provides a new perspective surrounding retrofit practice within the context of an ageing population. It highlights the requirement for improved cross sector collaboration and the social and economic cost of poor quality practice.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Specific Processes in the Psychotherapeutic Treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: A Single Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 313-327
Author(s):  
Claire Heather Boynton Wheeler
Keyword(s):  
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Obsessive Compulsive ◽  
Clinical Change ◽  
Compulsive Disorder ◽  
Acceptance And Commitment

This single case study describes acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with exposure and response prevention (ERP) used with a client presenting with symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Standardized and idiographic outcome measures, including OCD-specific measures (Brief Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale; Obsessional Compulsive Inventory), general measures of well-being and risk (CORE Outcome Measure; Outcome Rating Scale), an idiographic measure (Easy Personal Questionnaire), and a Sessional Rating Scale, were used across baseline and treatment phases. Statistical measures of reliable and clinical change were calculated, and client perspective on change was sought through interview. Cause–effect analysis was used to evaluate the extent to which therapeutic change was due to ACT-specific processes. Results showed reliable positive change with a probability of p < .05 across measures, and clinical change in three of five of the measures in which it could be calculated. The client reported improvements in well-being and the extent to which she lives her life according to her values. ACT-specific processes as well as generic therapy processes influenced change. The client’s own strengths and personal contributions to therapy played a major role in her achievement of therapeutic goals. The use of ACT with ERP in treating OCD and collaborative use of outcome measures with careful evaluation are recommended to clinicians.

scholarly journals Psychomotor Dance Therapy Intervention (DANCIN) for people with dementia in care homes: a multiple-baseline single-case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1695-1715 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Guzmán ◽  
M. Freeston ◽  
L. Rochester ◽  
J. C. Hughes ◽  
I. A. James
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Dance Therapy ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Care Homes ◽  
Multiple Baseline ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Therapy Intervention

ABSTRACTBackground:A Psychomotor DANCe Therapy INtervention (DANCIN) using Latin Ballroom (Danzón) in care homes has previously been shown to enhance well-being for both residents with dementia and staff. The aim of this study was to understand the effect of this approach on the mood and behavior of individual people living with mild to moderate dementia.Method:A multiple-baseline single-case study across two care homes and one nursing home with 3–6 weeks baseline, 12-weeks DANCIN (30 minutes/twice-weekly sessions), and 12-weeks follow-up was conducted. Seventeen items from the Dementia Mood Assessment Scale (DMAS) outcome measure were adapted with input from senior staff to match participants’ behavior and mood symptoms. Daily monitoring diaries were collected from trained staff on reporting individualized items for ten residents. Data were analyzed, using a non-parametric statistical method known as Percentage of All Non-Overlapping Data (PAND) which provides Phi effect size (ES). Medication use, falls, and life events were registered.Results:Seven residents participated throughout DANCIN whilst three became observers owing to health deterioration. One participant showed adverse effects in three DMAS items. Nine participants, dancers and observers, showed a small to medium magnitude of change (PAND) in 21 DMAS items, indicating a decrease in the frequency of behavior and mood indices which were regarded as problematic; eight items showed no change.Conclusion:Despite methodological challenges, the DANCIN model has the potential to facilitate and sustain behavior change and improve mood (e.g. decrease irritability, increase self-esteem) of the residents living with dementia. The study was conducted in two care homes and one nursing home, strengthening the interventions’ validity. Findings suggest DANCIN is appropriate for a larger controlled feasibility study.

scholarly journals A Novel Environmental Sustainable Composting Project Among Preschool Children/ Kelestarian Alam Dalam Kalangan Kanak-Kanak Menerusi Projek Penghasilan Baja Kompos

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norazizah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Noor Ashikin Mohd Yusop
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Green Technology ◽  
Public Utility ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
Management Issues

Environmental sustainability of a developed nation is not only measurable from the aspect of infrastructure development and its public utility. However, the mainstay is the cleanliness, beauty and universal well-being through the use of green technology by 2050. This study is conducted in a qualitative study using a holistic single case study design involving Compound Steel Case. on a kindergarten in the state of Perak. Participants of the study involved in this study consisted of a focus group consisting of 18 children and an educator. The survey data was obtained through triangulation results from unstructured interviews, observations and documents. Overall, the findings show that the way children handle waste management issues is to produce compost fertilizers through project activities. In fact, the final product produced by children is the process of planting mulberry trees and worm terrarium using compost fertilizer produced.

Who Has Potatoes?

2003 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-159
Author(s):  
Keith V. Bletzer
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Turning Points ◽  
Farm Labor ◽  
Single Case Study ◽  
Long Period ◽  
Migrant Work

Migratory farm labor like other forms of migrant work both in and outside agriculture impedes on the opportunity to make choices. The following essay explores particular phases in the life of one man (a single case study) and examines how he considers turning points in his life that led to a long period of substance use, both as an immigrant in the country and as a working man in his home country, followed by a cessation of use and the beginning stages of recovery. / Para el migrante, viajar en busca de trabajo es díficil, ya sea que trabaje en agricultura o en otras labores. Este ensayo examina ciertas etapas en la vida de un hombre (estudio de un solo caso) que examina los cambios que le han ocurrido durante un período en que él consumía grandes cantidades de alcohol en los estados y en su país, seguido por un período de sobriedad (no tomaba alcohol, no usaba drogas) en este país en que él comienza una etapa de rehabilitación.

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