scholarly journals Six-Step Model of Nature-Based Therapy Process

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 685 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung Hee Oh ◽  
Won Sop Shin ◽  
Tae Gyu Khil ◽  
Dong Jun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Single Element ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
Cognitive Changes ◽  
Step Model ◽  
Open Coding

Several studies have confirmed that the natural environment has psychophysiological healing effects. However, few studies have investigated the healing process involved in the effect of the natural environment. To date, no theoretical model on the nature-based therapy process has been clearly established. Thus, the aim of this study was to develop a theoretical model of the nature-based therapy process by analyzing individual empirical data. Research materials were 180 self-reported essays on “Forest Therapy Experiences” submitted to the Korea Forest Service. This study was conducted based on grounded theory. Data were analyzed through open coding. A total of 82 concepts, 21 subcategories, and six categories were derived. Results revealed that the nature-based therapy process contained six categories: Stimulation, acceptance, purification, insight, recharging, and change. When in the natural environment, participants first experienced positive emotional change, followed by cognitive and behavioral changes. Based on these results, a nature-based therapy process model was derived. This study revealed that the nature-based therapy process did not consist of just a single element or step, but involved an integrated way of healing with emotional and cognitive changes. This study is significant in that it derives a theoretical model of the nature-based therapy process with comprehensive mechanisms. Further research is needed to establish more systematic theoretical model.

scholarly journals How Nature Walk Program Affects the Behavior of Children with Learning Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Alberto Floresca ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Emotional Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Actual State ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
State Of Mind

Experience with nature is particularly known to influence a person’s health and wellbeing. This case study identified behavioral changes in children with learning disabilities who underwent the Nature Walk Program. An intervention tool designed to let the participants experience nature activities. The study’s participants have cases of mild autism and down’s syndrome. Undergoing the Nature Walk Program resulted in the increased positive desire to participate in succeeding intervention sessions, improvement in their memory level, and awareness and sensitivity to the natural surroundings. All of these led to positive behavioral changes. Another important factor found in the success of the program as an intervention tool is the facilitators’ knowledge in handling the activities, which helps in the success of this endeavor. The study’s intervention tool hopes to be a model and instrument in affecting participants’ awareness of themselves with the aid of the natural environment through carefully selected outdoor activities. As a conclusion, utilizing the natural environment can also affect emotional behavior, social relationships, and the actual state of mind of children with learning disabilities.

Susceptibility of falling behind current medical knowledge among health-care professionals: the extended parallel process model

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Bin Naeem ◽  
Rubina Bhatti ◽  
Khurshid Ahmad ◽  
Muhammad Rafi
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Medical Knowledge ◽  
Parallel Process ◽  
Current Medical ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Extended Parallel Process Model ◽  
Content Type

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to appraise the possible response outcomes (no response, fear control or danger control) of a fear-based message on falling behind current medical knowledge among health-care professionals (HCPs). Design/methodology/approach This study was conducted using a quantitative research design. A cross-sectional survey was carried out in 2,873 health-care facilities across 36 districts of Punjab. The Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM) provided a theoretical framework for this study. The important components to EPPM such as threat, efficacy and outcomes were used to collect the data. The collected data was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Findings HCPs perceived high susceptibility and threat of falling behind current medical knowledge. A majority of the HCPs were at the danger control process and engaged in a behavior that is recommended for adaptive behavioral changes. Clinical experience and enrollment in post-graduation programs (e.g. FCPS, MCPS) were significant factors as to HCPs’ perceived response efficacy. Research limitations/implications The responses were obtained using a structured questionnaire, which is always subject to respondents’ personal biases and ability to understand the question’s statement. Practical implications This study has important implications in terms of introducing promotional, educational and logistical interventions that could help in HCPs overcoming the fear of falling behind current medical knowledge and develop productive and adoptive information behavior thus improving patient care and outcome. Originality/value This is the first large-scale empirical study in Pakistan that measured the level of threat and efficacy among HCPs using the EPPM. It proposes a framework for developing long-lasting adaptive information behavioral changes that may result in informed patient care and better decision-making.

scholarly journals Approaches for process and structural finite element simulations of braided ligament replacements

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 408-425 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Gereke ◽  
Oliver Döbrich ◽  
Dilbar Aibibu ◽  
Jorg Nowotny ◽  
Chokri Cherif
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Resorbable Polymers ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Experimental Trials ◽  
Good Agreement

To prevent the renewed rupture of ligaments and tendons prior to the completed healing process, which frequently occurs in treated ruptured tendons, a temporary support structure is envisaged. The limitations of current grafts have motivated the investigation of tissue-engineered ligament replacements based on the braiding technology. This technology offers a wide range of flexibility and adjustable geometrical and structural parameters. The presented work demonstrates the possible range for tailoring the mechanical properties of polyester braids and a variation of the braiding process parameters. A finite element simulation model of the braiding process was developed, which allows the optimization of production parameters without the performance of further experimental trials. In a second modelling and simulation step, mechanical properties of the braided structures were virtually determined and compared with actual tests. The digital element approach was used for the yarns in the numerical model. The results show very good agreement for the process model in terms of braiding angles and good agreement for the structural model in terms of force-strain behaviour. With a few adaptions, the models can, thus, be applied to actual ligament replacements made of resorbable polymers.

scholarly journals Presence of Pathogen-killed Larvae Influences Nesting Behavior of the Alfalfa Leafcutting Bee (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen G Klinger ◽  
Dennis L Welker ◽  
Rosalind R James
Keyword(s):  
Natural Environment ◽  
Fungal Spores ◽  
Field Studies ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Nesting Behavior ◽  
Megachile Rotundata ◽  
Fungal Exposure ◽  
Nesting Sites ◽  
Alfalfa Seed ◽  
Nesting Patterns

Abstract The alfalfa leafcutting bee (Megachile rotundata (Fabricius)), a commercial pollinator used for alfalfa seed production, is susceptible to chalkbrood disease via ingested fungal spores. Diseases of insects can elicit behavioral changes in their hosts, but there are no recorded behaviors of alfalfa leafcutting bees in response to this fungal exposure. We conducted field studies to determine whether bees in pathogen-dense environments altered their nesting patterns, specifically if bees exposed to fungal spores produced higher numbers of nest cells and whether the proportions of nest cells that failed as eggs or small larvae (a state known as ‘pollen ball’) were greater. We found that our control bees, nontreated bees which were not exposed to chalkbrood spores other than those in the natural environment, had the highest proportion of pollen ball cells. Bees experimentally exposed to infective spores created the lowest number of nests and the fewest cells. Bees experimentally exposed to heat killed noninfective spores produced the greatest number of nests and cells overall and the greatest number of healthy progeny. We conclude that there are underlying behaviors that are elicited in response to the presence of chalkbrood spores that reduce the proportion of failed nest cells (grooming) and increase retention of bees at nesting sites (delay of bee emergence). Through further study of these behaviors, bee managers can potentially increase the productivity of their bee populations.

scholarly journals Korespondensi Preferensi dan Karakteristik Tipe Wisatawan Grup pada Kawasan Agrowisata

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12
Author(s):  
Diah Ayu Kendran ◽  
Hanson Endra Kusuma ◽  
Annisa Safira Riska
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Tourist Attraction ◽  
Facility Planning ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Axial Coding ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Facility planning will be successful if every process always consider the user and activities aspects. This aspects also applies to the agrotourism area, where tourist preference and segmentation can be used to understand visitor desires. This research  aims to identify preferences and characteristics of the tourist segmentation in the visited agrotourism areas. This research used a grounded theory approach with qualitative exploratory methods. Data was collected online in an open–ended and close–ended questionnaire which was analyzed in 3 steps; open coding, axial coding, and selective coding. Based on the analysis results, tourists’ preference for visiting agrotourism area were to enjoy natural environment and do various recreational activities. The study also found the tourist characteristics was dominated by visitors who come in groups with close relationship of family and friends. The characteristics of these tourists can be used as a basis of harmonisation for determining the criteria of facilities in agrotourism where the implemented design can give attention to the sustainability (lifecycle) of tourist attraction from natural and economic aspect.

scholarly journals 'Bearly' Changing with the Seasons: Bears of Five Species Show Few Behavioral Changes Across Seasons and at Varying Visitor Densities

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 538-557
Author(s):  
Laura M. Bernstein-Kurtycz ◽  
Diana C. Koester ◽  
Rebecca J. Snyder ◽  
Jennifer Vonk ◽  
Mark A. Willis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Behavior ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Seasonal Changes ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
Seasonal Patterns ◽  
Natural Environments ◽  
Apparent Effect ◽  
Behavior Monitoring ◽  
Daily Attendance ◽  
And Behavior

In natural environments, bear behavior follows seasonal patterns but the zoo environment differs from the natural environment in several ways, including the presence of zoo visitors. Although typically difficult to disentangle, we were able to tease apart the effects of seasonal changes and visitor density on the visibility and behavior of 10 bears representing five species housed at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo due to the disruption caused by COVID-19. We conducted a longitudinal bear behavior monitoring project from June, 2017-November, 2020. Bears were more visible in the spring and in the presence of visitors, locomoted more and were less inactive when large crowds were present, foraged and locomoted more when it was earlier in the day, and locomoted more at higher temperatures. There were limited differences in bear visibility to observers between 2020 (when the zoo was temporarily closed to visitors) and the previous three years. There were no differences in rates of stereotypy or social behavior across seasons, crowds, or daily attendance categories. Based on these limited differences, neither season nor visitor density seemed to have an apparent effect on bear behavior or welfare.

scholarly journals Provisions and Accessibility of Natural Environment in Paediatric Wards

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Roslinda Ghazali ◽  
Mohamed Yusoff Abbas
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Klang Valley ◽  
Negative Feelings ◽  
Process Length ◽  
Open Access Article

The provisions and accessibility of natural environment in Malaysian public paediatric wards in the Klang Valley were analysed further, based on data obtained in earlier studies pertaining to the general status and physical design trend of those wards. Data collected were based on personal observations, questionnaires, interviews and documentations, which involved eight paediatric wards located in both urban and non-urban areas. Findings revealed patients were less satisfied with the provisions and accessibility provided. While those negative feelings could impact upon their healing process, hence upon their Length of Stay (LOS), however, such correlation could not be determined in the present study.Keywords: Paediatric community; natural environment; healing process; length of stayeISSN 2398-4295 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

scholarly journals The Families of Students with Multiple Disabilities in the Educational Process

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 115
Author(s):  
Jiří Kantor ◽  
Libuše Ludíková
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Multiple Disabilities ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Education Of Students ◽  
The Relationship

<p><em>This paper focuses on several aspects of the relationship between families of students with multiple disabilities and the educational process. Quality-based methodology was used for the research due to a lack of sufficient theoretical background in this area. The objective of the paper was to elucidate the significance of education of students with multiple disabilities for their families and to describe the process of cooperation between these families and the teachers. This paper uses data and outputs from a qualitative analysis of education of students with severe multiple disabilities (semi-structured interviews with 45 teachers of students with multiple disabilities, observation of 4 students in the educational process and an analysis of 30 samples of educational documents using open, axial and selective coding). The resulting theory was combined with the results of a survey focused on the cooperation between the families and the teachers in order to gain a saturated data sample. This survey used semi-structured interviews with 5 teachers of students with multiple disabilities. The data from these interviews were analysed by means of open coding, compared with the outputs of the previous research and a theoretical model for educational intervention with the families of students with multiple disabilities was constructed and described. This model offers ideas for educational practice as well as further research.</em></p>

The Brief Systems Family Therapy Process Model: First Results

SIMULATION ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 317-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia D. Brown-Standridge ◽  
Charles R. Standridge ◽  
Yvette M. Poole
Keyword(s):  
Family Therapy ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Therapy Process ◽  
First Results

An Interactive 3D Assembly Process Model

2009 ◽  
Vol 16-19 ◽  
pp. 1087-1090
Author(s):  
Hui Bin Sun ◽  
Zhi Yong Chang ◽  
Rong Mo
Keyword(s):  
Process Model ◽  
Dynamic Interaction ◽  
Assembly Process ◽  
Implementation Framework ◽  
Virtual Models ◽  
Static Information ◽  
Step Model ◽  
3D Assembly ◽  
Manufacturing Resources ◽  
Interactive 3D

To enable interaction between part models in the 3D assembly process and real manufacturing resources, an extended assembly step model is proposed. Information about manufacturing resources is classified as static information, check item and check result, which endows assembly steps with dynamic interaction ability. The automatic match mechanism between virtual models and real manufacturing resources is put forward to make the interactive assembly step model practical. An implementation framework is also discussed to turn the interactive assembly process into reality.

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