Content Analysis of Follow-Up Interviews with Inpatient/ Outpatient Group Psychotherapy Patients

1993 ◽  
Vol 59 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 156-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gereon Heuft ◽  
Wolfgang Senf
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Outpatient Group

Kinesio tape in paediatric physiotherapy: A content analysis of practitioner experience

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Claire Smart ◽  
Kylie Murphy ◽  
Kristen Andrews ◽  
Donalee Gregory
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Muscle Activation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Telephone Interview ◽  
Small Body ◽  
Exact Nature ◽  
Kinesio Tape ◽  
Application Methods ◽  
Basic Content

INTRODUCTION: Kinesio tape (KT) is an emerging tool in paediatric physiotherapy. A small body of research suggests KT is efficacious with some children, but clinical guidelines are not yet available. The aim of this study was to gather physiotherapists’ practices and experiences using KT with children. The focus was on why, where, how, and how long physiotherapists use KT with children, and the outcomes they observe, to guide future experimental research. METHOD: Nine Australian physiotherapists, each with at least two years of experience using KT with children, were recruited. All nine physiotherapists completed a largely open-ended online survey, and three of these physiotherapists participated in a brief follow-up telephone interview. Basic content analysis was conducted. RESULTS: The physiotherapists’ practices and experience with KT largely related to four themes: (1) taping for muscle activation; (2) gait and posture outcomes; (3) child tolerance limiting effectiveness; and (4) inconsistent application methods and treatment durations. CONCLUSION: Physiotherapists in this study used KT to serve a variety of purposes, it was mainly considered beneficial for improving gait and posture. However, there was little agreement regarding how to apply it, for how long, and the exact nature of its benefits. Empirical research is also lacking on these questions. The effectiveness of KT as an adjunct therapy for improving children’s posture and gait warrants further investigation. Research comparing specific taping application methods and durations will be valuable in guiding physiotherapists’ practice.

scholarly journals Good Idea But Not Here! A Pilot Study of Swedish Tourism Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Halal Tourism

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2646
Author(s):  
Saeid Abbasian
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Tourism Industry ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Swedish Study ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Insight Into

The following study is the first Swedish study on Halal tourism in Sweden. The purpose of this exploratory research is to get insight into the perception of Halal tourism in Sweden among representatives of tourism stakeholders. The overall methodology approach in this research is qualitative, consisting of 25 qualitative questionnaires, 21 short letters, four follow-up interviews, and a web observation, and content analysis was employed. The results indicate that there is a low knowledge of Halal tourism in Sweden including Swedish tourism industry. The concept is very challenging, and profits are low. It might result in problem scenarios such as detrimental effects on non-Halal tourism, cultural difficulties and increased risk of xenophobia, anti-Islamism, and tension in the society. There is low interest for Sweden among Muslim tourists as the interest and priority for Halal tourism is rather low from Swedish tourism industry. Despite Halal tourism’s importance internationally, these representatives are rather cautious and doubtful about promotion of Sweden towards this niche. Still, a majority seems to be positive to a lighter version of Muslim-friendly tourism with secular/moderate Muslims as a target group.

Usefulness of Routine Urine Analysis in Medical Outpatients

1994 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sigmund Rüttimann ◽  
Désirée Clémençon
Keyword(s):  
Urine Analysis ◽  
Protein A ◽  
Clinic Visit ◽  
Routine Test ◽  
General Internal ◽  
Outpatient Group ◽  
New Treatment ◽  
New Diagnosis ◽  
Medical Outpatients

Objective— To investigate prospectively the value of routine urine analysis in a university based, medical outpatient clinic providing primary (> 90%) and referral care (< 10%) in general internal medicine, as determined by whether it led to a new diagnosis requiring a change in medical management (new treatment; advice to patient; further follow up appointment). Methods— A dipstick urine analysis was performed in 610 consecutive patients (mean (SD) age 41 (16) years) making their first clinic visit. A urinary sediment of the same specimen was examined in those patients with abnormal results for haemoglobin, leucocytes, or protein. A urine analysis was defined as routine when it was not considered indicated for diagnostic or management purposes by the resident in charge at the patients' initial clinic visit. The main outcome measures were the number and nature of new diagnoses leading to a change in patient management. Results— In 183 patients (30%, 95% confidence interval (CI) 27% to 34%) the urine analysis was performed as an indicated test and in 427 (70%; 95% CI 64% to 73%) as a routine test. Urine analysis was abnormal in 71 of the 427 patients (17%) in whom it had been performed as a routine test. Abnormal findings led to a change in management in three patients only (0·7%; 95% CI 0·2% to 2·2%). Critical assessment makes the value of routine urine analysis debatable even in these three patients. Conclusions— In a middle aged medical outpatient group of a university based, teaching clinic providing predominantly primary care, urine analysis can be restricted to patients in whom it is clinically indicated.

Therapy Strategies, Personality Orientation and Recovery from Alcoholism

1974 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
John F. C. Mclachlan
Keyword(s):  
Group Psychotherapy ◽  
Recovery Rate ◽  
Drinking Behaviour ◽  
Conceptual Level ◽  
Follow Up Study ◽  
After Care ◽  
Percent Recovery ◽  
Therapy Strategies ◽  
Percent Rate

The Conceptual Level (CL) matching model which previously predicted the immediate response of alcoholics to group psychotherapy was tested in a follow-up study of drinking behaviour. Seventy percent of patients matched to their therapist in terms of CL were found to have stopped drinking a year after treatment. By comparison, only 50 percent of the mismatched patients had stopped. Furthermore, after-care matching was related to recovery: matched patients (high CL with out-of-town care and low CL with in-town care) showed a 71 percent recovery rate, while mismatched patients showed a 49 percent rate. The overall recovery rate was 61 percent for the 94 alcoholics studied.

Developing an educational website for women with endometriosis-associated dyspareunia: A usability and stigma analysis (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul-Fatawu Abdulai ◽  
A. Fuchsia Howard ◽  
Paul J Yong ◽  
Heather Noga ◽  
Gurkiran Parmar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Video Data ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Usability Problems ◽  
Sexual Pain ◽  
Usability Analysis ◽  
Health Related

BACKGROUND Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects approximately 10% of women across the globe. Despite its wide prevalence, knowledge of endometriosis symptoms, such as pelvic pain, and treatments remains relatively low. This not only leads to a trivialization of symptoms and delayed diagnosis but fuels myths and misconceptions about pain symptoms. At the same time, the use of online platforms for information seeking is particularly common among people with conditions that are perceived as stigmatizing and difficult to discuss. The Sex, Pain, and Endometriosis Website is an educational resource designed to provide evidence-based information on endometriosis and sexual pain to help people understand the condition, feel empowered, dispel myths, and destigmatize endometriosis-associated sexual pain. OBJECTIVE The study objective was to evaluate the usability of the website and assess for destigmatizing properties of sexual health-related online resources. METHODS We conducted a usability analysis by employing a think-aloud observation, a post-systems usability questionnaire, and follow-up interviews with 12 women with endometriosis. The think-aloud data were analyzed using Kushniruk and Patel’s framework for analyzing usability video data, the questionnaire data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, and the follow-up interview was analyzed using simple content analysis. We also conducted a stigma assessment by analyzing the interview data deductively using a trauma-informed care framework and a content analysis approach. RESULTS Through usability analysis, we found the website to be simple, uncluttered, satisfying, and easy to use. However, 30 minor usability problems related to navigation, website response, comprehension of graphics icons and tabs, understanding content, and mismatch between the website and users' expectations were reported. In our stigma assessment, we found the web content to be non-stigmatizing. Participants suggested ways in which websites could be designed to address stigma including ensuring privacy, anonymity, inclusiveness, and factual and non-judgemental content, as well as providing opportunities for interactive engagement. CONCLUSIONS Overall, participants found the website to be useful, easy to use, and satisfying. The usability problems identified were largely minor and informed the website redesign process. In the context of the limited literature on stigma and website design, this paper offers useful strategies on how sexual health-related websites can be designed to be less stigmatizing and acceptable to individuals with sensitive health issues.

scholarly journals SUPPORTING FAMILY CAREGIVERS: HOW DO CAREGIVERS OF OLDER ADULTS COPE WITH ROLE STRAIN? A QUALITATIVE STUDY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S489-S489
Author(s):  
Laura Rath ◽  
Kylie Meyer ◽  
Elizabeth S Avent ◽  
Paul Nash ◽  
Donna Benton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Support Groups ◽  
Ethnically Diverse ◽  
Positive Coping ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Qualitative research on positive coping approaches actually used by caregivers can inform interventions that can be feasibly implemented. Absent from previous qualitative research is how caregivers respond to strain in the relationship, specifically. Eight focus groups were conducted with a purposeful sample of racially and ethnically diverse family caregivers in Los Angeles (n=75). An additional 8 in-depth follow-up interviews were conducted. Content analysis was used to understand the mechanisms employed by caregivers to cope with strain and tension in the caregiving relationship. Preliminary results revealed twenty-two individual themes, which were subsequently grouped into four main superordinate themes: 1) Self-care; 2) Adaptation of behaviors and feelings; 3) Seeking and utilizing assistance and respite; and 4) Education and support groups. This work can help inform the design of programs to support caregivers and prevent potentially harmful behaviors, through understanding the experiences of caregivers in their own words.

Influence of Group Psychotherapy: A Thirty-Eight-Year Follow-up

1986 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald A. Shaskan ◽  
William L. Moran
Keyword(s):  
Group Psychotherapy
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