scholarly journals Older adults’ experience of active computer gaming for falls prevention exercise: A mixed methods study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Sarah C. Howes ◽  
Iseult M. Wilson ◽  
Katy Pedlow ◽  
Dominic Holmes ◽  
Darryl K. Charles ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Computer Gaming ◽  
Qualitative Feedback ◽  
Positive Social Support

PURPOSE: This mixed methods study explored older adults’ experience using a bespoke active computer gaming (ACG) system designed to deliver falls prevention exercise. METHODS: Usability, acceptability and safety were evaluated through observation of system use, questionnaires, in-system ratings, and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative and qualitative data were synthesised concurrently to provide a deeper understanding of older adults’ experience with the system. RESULTS: N = 7 older adults (aged 73–88 years, most with increased fear of falling, and over half with reduced physical functioning) completed up to six uses of the system. Observations and qualitative feedback suggested that older adults’ experience with the system was influenced by physical health changes associated with ageing. Overall feedback after using the system was positive. Social support, from either the clinician or a peer, was a key theme influencing experience. CONCLUSIONS: Findings suggested that autonomous use of the system may not be feasible given the requirement and preference for social support.

scholarly journals Daytime sleepiness and napping in nursing-home eligible community dwelling older adults: A mixed methods study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 233372142097073
Author(s):  
Miranda V. McPhillips ◽  
Junxin Li ◽  
Nancy A. Hodgson ◽  
Pamela Z. Cacchione ◽  
Victoria V. Dickson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Sleep Diary ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Final Sample ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

Objectives: To describe perceptions and beliefs about daytime sleepiness and napping along with subjective and objective daytime sleep characteristics in nursing-home eligible community dwelling older adults. Methods: A mixed methods study; we conducted semi-structured interviews and measured sleep variables via Actigraphy, sleep diary, and Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Napping was defined as >10 minutes; anything less was considered dozing. Results: Final sample ( n = 40) was primarily female (85%), Black (100%), with a mean age of 72 ± 9.5 years. Few (25%) reported daytime sleepiness (ESS >10). However, average duration of napping per day was 33.1 ± 11.5 minutes with a nap frequency of 2.5 ± 1.5 naps. Conclusion: Our sample napped frequently throughout the day, yet the majority reported no daytime sleepiness. These older adults did not always recognize napping or how much they napped.

scholarly journals A Mixed-Method Study of Materialism and Spirituality: Two Sides of the Happiness Coin?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lobsang Yeshi
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Materialistic Values

n this mixed-methods study, we examine the role of materialism and spirituality and how they contribute to the happiness of adults in two distinct age groups. In Study 1, 210 adults from two distinct age groups (25-39 years and 40-65 years) completed a series of questionnaires measuring materialism, spirituality and levels of happiness. Analysis of the data provided support for the hypotheses, showing that younger adults, relative to older adults, were more likely to report higher levels of materialism. Older adults, conversely, reported higher levels of spirituality than young adults. Correlational analyses further reveal that there is a significant negative correlation between materialism and happiness, and a significant positive correlation between spirituality and happiness. In Study 2, semi- structured interviews were conducted with 11 adults on their perceptions of materialism, spirituality and happiness. Results from the thematic analysis of these accounts suggest that spirituality fosters self-awareness in individuals, and inspires them to value and help others. Interviewees further state that being materialistic provides subsistence, but breed dissatisfaction. Collectively, findings from this mixed-methods study suggest that while materialistic values do contribute to happiness, such values do not extend individual happiness beyond that necessary for subsistence, and may even be detrimental towards happiness in the long-term. Spirituality, on the other hand, appears a more permanent and constant contributor to sustained happiness, though this realization only appears evident among older adults. We conclude by discussing the theoretical and practical implication of these findings.

Risk perception on the labour ward: A mixed methods study

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-63
Author(s):  
Claire McCarthy ◽  
Sarah Meaney ◽  
Marie Rochford ◽  
Keelin O’Donoghue
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Lived Experience ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Emergency Obstetric Care ◽  
Obstetric Care ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Staff Support ◽  
Staff Wellbeing

Healthcare providers commonly experience risky situations in the provision of maternity care, and there has been increased focus on the lived experience in recent years. We aimed to assess opinions on, understanding of and behaviours of risk on the LW by conducting a mixed methods study. Staff working in a LW setting completed a descriptive questionnaire-based study, followed by qualitative structured interviews. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS on quantitative data and thematic analysis performed on qualitative data. Nearly two thirds of staff (64%; 73/114) completed the questionnaire, with 56.2% (n = 47) experiencing risk on a daily basis. Experiencing risk evoked feelings of apprehension (68.4%; n = 50) and worry (60.2%; n = 44) which was echoed in the qualitative work. Structured clinical assessment was utilised in risky situations, and staff described “ going on autopilot” to manage these situations. A large number of respondents reflected on their provision of care following an adverse event (87.7%; n = 64). Debriefing was mentioned as an important practice following such events by all respondents. This study describes the negative terminology prevailing in emergency obstetric care. These experiences can have a profound impact on staff. Risk reduction strategies and the provision of increased staff support and training are crucial to improve staff wellbeing in stressful scenarios.

scholarly journals An intervention to decrease burnout and increase retention of early career nurses: a mixed methods study of acceptability and feasibility

BMC Nursing ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Brook ◽  
Leanne M. Aitken ◽  
Julie-Ann MacLaren ◽  
Debra Salmon
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Healthcare Organisation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Over Time

Abstract Aims To understand the experiences of nursing students and academic staff of an intervention to decrease burnout and increase retention of early career nurses, in order to identify acceptability and feasibility in a single centre. Background Internationally, retention of nurses is a persistent challenge but there is a dearth of knowledge about the perspectives of stakeholders regarding the acceptability and feasibility of interventions to resolve the issue. This study reports an intervention comprising of mindfulness, psychological skills training and cognitive realignment to prepare participants for early careers as nurses. Methods This is an explanatory sequential mixed methods study, conducted by a UK university and healthcare organisation. Participants were final year pre-registration nursing students (n = 74) and academics (n = 7) involved in the implementation of the intervention. Pre and post measures of acceptability were taken using a questionnaire adapted from the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability. Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test was used to assess change in acceptability over time. Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews, focus groups and field notes were thematically analysed, adhering to COREQ guidelines. Data were collected February to December 2019. Results One hundred and five questionnaires, 12 interviews with students and 2 focus groups engaging 7 academic staff were completed. The intervention was perceived as generally acceptable with significant positive increases in acceptability scores over time. Student nurses perceived the intervention equipped them with skills and experience that offered enduring personal benefit. Challenges related to the practice environment and academic assessment pressures. Reported benefits align with known protective factors against burnout and leaving the profession. Conclusion Planning is needed to embed the intervention into curricula and maximise relationships with placement partners. Evaluating acceptability and feasibility offers new knowledge about the value of the intervention for increasing retention and decreasing burnout for early career nurses. Wider implementation is both feasible and recommended by participants.

scholarly journals Insights from an early stage development mixed methods study on arts-based interventions for older adults following hospitalisation

2021 ◽  
pp. 102745
Author(s):  
Amanda M. Clifford ◽  
Joanne Shanahan ◽  
Hilary Moss ◽  
Triona Cleary ◽  
Morgan Senter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Stage Development

scholarly journals Satisfaction with Fertility Preservation Decisions among Adolescent Males with Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 3559
Author(s):  
Charleen I. Theroux ◽  
Kylie N. Hill ◽  
Anna L. Olsavsky ◽  
James L. Klosky ◽  
Nicholas D. Yeager ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Fertility Preservation ◽  
Childhood Cancer Survivors ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Decision Quality ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Male Adolescents ◽  
Decisional Satisfaction ◽  
Ongoing Support

Half of male childhood cancer survivors experience treatment-related fertility impairment, which can lead to distress. Survivors often regret forgoing fertility preservation (FP), and decisional dissatisfaction is associated with a lower quality of life. This mixed methods study examined short-term FP decisional satisfaction among families of male adolescents newly diagnosed with cancer who received an initial fertility consult and completed an FP values clarification tool. One-two months after the FP decision, thirty-nine families completed the Brief Subjective Decision Quality measure. Decisional satisfaction was compared for participants (mothers, fathers, adolescents) who did and did not attempt to bank. Semi-structured interviews included the following question: How do you/your family feel about the banking decision now/in the future? Decisional quality scores were moderate-high (M = 5.74–6.33 out of 7), with no significant differences between non-attempter (n = 15) and attempter (n = 24) families (adolescents: p = 0.83, d = 0.08; mothers: p = 0.18, d = 0.45; fathers: p = 0.32, d = 0.44). Three qualitative themes emerged among non-attempter families: (1) satisfaction with decision (50% of participants), (2) acceptance of decision (60%), and (3) potential for future regret (40%). Satisfaction with decision was the only theme identified in attempter families (93%). Quantitively, short-term decisional satisfaction was high regardless of the banking attempt. However, the qualitative findings suggest that the experiences of families who did not bank may be more nuanced, as several participants discussed a potential for future regret, highlighting the importance of ongoing support.

scholarly journals 0721 Daytime Sleepiness and Napping in Nursing-Home Eligible Community Dwelling Older Adults: A Mixed Methods Study

SLEEP ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 41 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. A268-A268
Author(s):  
M V McPhillips ◽  
J Li ◽  
P Z Cacchione ◽  
V V Dickson ◽  
N S Gooneratne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Home ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Daytime Sleepiness ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults
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