scholarly journals A Web-Based Psychosocial Intervention for Family Caregivers of Older People: Results from a Mixed-Methods Study in Three European Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. e196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Barbabella ◽  
Arianna Poli ◽  
Frida Andréasson ◽  
Benjamin Salzmann ◽  
Roberta Papa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Older People ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Psychosocial Intervention ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Web Based

Usage and Usability of a Web-based Program for Family Caregivers of Older People in Three European Countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 232-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Barbabella ◽  
Arianna Poli ◽  
Elizabeth Hanson ◽  
Frida Andréasson ◽  
Benjamin Salzmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals Ringing the changes: the role of telephone communication in a helpline and befriending service targeting loneliness in older people

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (7) ◽  
pp. 1528-1551 ◽  
Author(s):  
CLAIRE PRESTON ◽  
STEPHEN MOORE
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Older People ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Voice Communication ◽  
Telephone Communication ◽  
The United Kingdom

ABSTRACTThe drive to deliver services addressing loneliness in older people by telephone and online makes it increasingly relevant to consider how the mode of communication affects the way people interact with services and the capacity of services to meet their needs. This paper is based on the qualitative strand of a larger mixed-methods study of a national phoneline tackling loneliness in older people in the United Kingdom. The research comprised thematic analysis of four focus groups with staff and 42 semi-structured interviews with callers. It explored the associations between telephone-delivery, how individuals used the services and how the services were able to respond. To understand these associations, it was useful to identify some constituent characteristics of telephone communication in this context: namely its availability, reach and non-visual nature. This enabled various insights and comparison with other communication media. For example, the availability of the services attracted people seeking frequent emotional support but this presented challenges to staff. More positively, the ability of the services to connect disparate individuals enabled them to form different kinds of satisfying relationships. The evolution of mixed communication forms, such as internet-based voice communication and smartphone-based visual communication, makes analysis at the level of a technology's characteristics useful. Such a cross-cutting perspective can inform both the design of interventions and assessment of their suitability for different manifestations of loneliness.

scholarly journals Correction: Combined Use of Web-Based and In-Person Education on Ill Health Self-management Skills in Adults With Bipolar Disorder: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/33506 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. e33506
Author(s):  
Anna Hatzioannou ◽  
Andreas Chatzittofis ◽  
Virginia Sunday Koutroubas ◽  
Evridiki Papastavrou ◽  
Maria Karanikola
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Skills ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Combined Use

scholarly journals Comparing perspectives of family caregivers and healthcare professionals regarding caregiver burden in dementia care: results of a mixed methods study in a rural setting

2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 199-207
Author(s):  
Simon Krutter ◽  
Dagmar Schaffler-Schaden ◽  
Roland Essl-Maurer ◽  
Laura Wurm ◽  
Alexander Seymer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Caregiver Burden ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Rural Setting ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Psychosocial Burden

Abstract Background Persons with dementia (PwD) need support to remain in their own homes as long as possible. Family caregivers, homecare nurses and general practitioners (GPs) play an important role in providing this support, particularly in rural settings. Assessing caregiver burden is important to prevent adverse health effects among this population. This study analysed perceived burden and needs of family caregivers of PwD in rural areas from the perspectives of healthcare professionals and family caregivers. Methods This was a sequential explanatory mixed methods study that used both questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Questionnaires measuring caregiver burden, quality of life and nursing needs were distributed to the caregivers; health professionals received questionnaires with adjusted items for each group. Additionally, in-depth qualitative interviews were carried out with eight family caregivers. Results The cross-sectional survey population included GPs (n = 50), homecare nurses (n = 140) and family caregivers (n = 113). Healthcare professionals similarly assessed the psychosocial burden and stress caused by behavioural disturbances as most relevant. Psychological stress, social burden and disruptive behaviour (in that order) were regarded as the most important factors from the caregivers’ perspective. It was found that 31% of caregivers reported permanent or frequent caregiver overload. Eight themes related to caregiver burden emerged from the subsequent interviews with caregivers. Conclusions Professional support at home on an hourly basis was found to be highly relevant to prevent social isolation and compensate for lack of leisure among caregivers of PwD. Improvement of interprofessional dementia-related education is needed to ensure high-quality primary care.

scholarly journals Youth Access to Cigarettes Across Seven European Countries: A Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 1989-1996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paulien A W Nuyts ◽  
Rebecca M F Hewer ◽  
Mirte A G Kuipers ◽  
Vincent Lorant ◽  
Adeline Grard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Young People ◽  
Realist Evaluation ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Programme Theory ◽  
Vending Machines ◽  
Evaluation Approach ◽  
Policy Interventions ◽  
Minimum Age

Abstract Background Despite widespread age-of-sale restrictions on tobacco, adolescents continue to obtain cigarettes and experiment with smoking. This mixed-methods study aimed to understand how European adolescents access cigarettes and how the policy context may influence this process, using a realist evaluation approach. This is the first study to assess access to cigarettes across various European contexts. Methods A survey of 4104 students was combined with qualitative data from focus groups among 319 adolescents aged 14–19 across seven European countries. Data were synthesized to explore mechanisms via which young people obtain cigarettes despite age-of-sale restrictions. Results While purchasing cigarettes from supermarkets was widely regarded as difficult, many participants purchased cigarettes from noncompliant retailers (often in smaller shops or cafes). Other contra-mechanisms included circumventing age checks, proxy purchases, and/or social sources. Dominant forms of access differed across the seven contexts, with direct purchases more common where perceived enforcement was low (eg, Belgium) and proxy purchases more important where perceived enforcement of age-of-sale laws was high (eg, Finland). The effectiveness of age-of-sale restrictions in reducing youth access appears to be influenced by a range of contextual factors including retailer compliance, the availability of vending machines, and the specific minimum age-of-sale. Conclusions Our findings illustrate the relevance of programme theory in understanding the contra-mechanisms that undermine the effectiveness of age-of-sale laws in discouraging youth smoking. Young people’s access to cigarettes could be further limited by addressing these contra-mechanisms, including an increase in the legal sales age (particularly in Belgium), banning vending machines, and strengthening enforcement. Implications Despite widespread implementation of age-of-sale laws, a substantial proportion of minors continue to access cigarettes. Young people use a number of contra-mechanisms to circumvent age-of-sale restrictions. These include accessing cigarettes via social sources, proxy sales or by circumventing age checks. Our findings show that in contexts where perceived enforcement of age-of-sale restrictions is high, young people are more reliant on irregular forms of access such as proxy sales. Young people’s access to cigarettes may be further reduced by policy interventions that address these contra-mechanisms—for example, banning vending machines, strengthening enforcement of age-of-sale laws, and increasing the minimum age-of-sale.

scholarly journals Health status, sexual activity and satisfaction among older people in Britain: A mixed methods study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e0213835 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bob Erens ◽  
Kirstin R. Mitchell ◽  
Lorna Gibson ◽  
Jessica Datta ◽  
Ruth Lewis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Older People ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods Study
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