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Gasciauskaite G, Castellucci C, Malorgio A, Budowski AD, Schweiger G, Kolbe M, Fries D, Grande B, Nöthiger CB, Spahn DR, Roche TR, Tscholl DW, Akbas S. User Perceptions of Visual Clot in a High-Fidelity Simulation Study: Mixed Qualitative-Quantitative Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2024; 11:e47991. [PMID: 38206666 PMCID: PMC10811569 DOI: 10.2196/47991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Viscoelastic hemostatic assays, such as rotational thromboelastometry (ROTEM) or thromboelastography, enable prompt diagnosis and accelerate targeted treatment. However, the complex interpretation of the results remains challenging. Visual Clot-a situation awareness-based visualization technology-was developed to assist clinicians in interpreting viscoelastic tests. OBJECTIVE Following a previous high-fidelity simulation study, we analyzed users' perceptions of the technology, to identify its strengths and limitations from clinicians' perspectives. METHODS This is a mixed qualitative-quantitative study consisting of interviews and a survey. After solving coagulation scenarios using Visual Clot in high-fidelity simulations, we interviewed anesthesia personnel about the perceived advantages and disadvantages of the new tool. We used a template approach to identify dominant themes in interview responses. From these themes, we defined 5 statements, which were then rated on Likert scales in a questionnaire. RESULTS We interviewed 77 participants and 23 completed the survey. We identified 9 frequently mentioned topics by analyzing the interview responses. The most common themes were "positive design features," "intuitive and easy to learn," and "lack of a quantitative component." In the survey, 21 respondents agreed that Visual Clot is easy to learn and 16 respondents stated that a combination of Visual Clot and ROTEM would help them manage complex hemostatic situations. CONCLUSIONS A group of anesthesia care providers found Visual Clot well-designed, intuitive, and easy to learn. Participants highlighted its usefulness in emergencies, especially for clinicians inexperienced in coagulation management. However, the lack of quantitative information is an area for improvement.
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- Greta Gasciauskaite
- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Simulation Centre, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Dakic JG, Hay-Smith EJC, Lin KY, Cook JL, Frawley HC. Women's preferences for pelvic floor screening in sport and exercise: a mixed-methods study integrating survey and interview data in Australian women. Br J Sports Med 2023; 57:1539-1549. [PMID: 37648412 DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/14/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES One in two women experiencing pelvic floor (PF) symptoms stop playing sport or exercising. The study examines the perspective of women with PF symptoms to inform acceptable screening practices within sport and exercise settings. METHODS Explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods design. Phase 1: survey of 18-65 years, symptomatic, Australian women (n=4556). Phase 2: semistructured interviews with a subset of survey participants (n=23). Integration occurred through connection of phases (study design, sampling) and joint display of data. RESULTS Findings are represented in three threads: (1) 'women (not) telling'; a majority of women had told no-one within a sport or exercise setting about their PF symptoms due to shame/embarrassment, lack of pelvic health knowledge and not wanting to initiate the conversation, (2) 'asking women (screening for PF symptoms)'; women endorsed including PF symptom questions within existing sport and exercise screening practices but only when conducted in a respectful and considered manner and (3) 'creating safety'; professionals can assist women to disclose by demonstrating expertise, trustworthiness and competency. If health and exercise professionals are provided with appropriate training, they could raise pelvic health awareness and promote a supportive and safe sport and exercise culture. CONCLUSION Women with PF symptoms support health and exercise professionals initiating conversations about PF health to normalise the topic, and include PF symptoms among other pre-exercise screening questions. However, women should be informed on the relevance and potential benefits of PF screening prior to commencing. Safe screening practices require building trust by providing information, gaining consent, displaying comfort and genuine interest, and being knowledgeable within one's scope of practice to the provision of advice, exercise modifications and referral as appropriate.
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- Jodie G Dakic
- Department of Physiotherapy, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Department of Physical Therapy, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- Institute of Allied Health Sciences, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan
- School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Research, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Allied Health Research, Mercy Hospital for Women, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Salcedo-Perez-Juana M, Palacios-Ceña D, San-Martín-Gómez A, Aledo-Serrano Á, Florencio LL. Quality of life, socioeconomic and psychological concerns in parents of children with tuberous sclerosis complex, STXBP1 and SYNGAP1 encephalopathies: a mixed method study. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1285377. [PMID: 38027293 PMCID: PMC10665567 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1285377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Developmental and Epileptic Encephalopathies (DEEs) occur in childhood and are associated with severe epileptic seizures and neurological impairment. The aim of this study was to combine quantitative and qualitative methodologies to comprehensively describe factors related to quality of life, impact on the family and psychosocial factors in parents of children with TSC, STXBP1 and SYNGAP1 variants. Methods A convergent parallel mixed design including parents of children with DEE. In the cross-sectional study, 20 parents (10STXBP1, five SYNGAP1, five TSC) were given questionnaires on quality of life, impact on the family and psychological factors. In the descriptive qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 parents (nine STXBP1, five TSC, four SYNGAP1) using a semi-structured questionnaire. A thematic analysis was carried out. The results of the two studies were combined by showing similarities and differences through tables, figures, accounts, and joint displays. Results In terms of quality of life, the integrated results were consistent in highlighting the importance of family interaction, although in the qualitative section the influence of the relationship between the children's siblings, the relationship with health professionals and the difficulties in obtaining public aid were highlighted. In terms of impact, the integrated results show that the illness has a significant impact on the family; the financial burden is highlighted, and the experience of the illness is discussed in depth. Finally, the psychological aspects, symptoms such as anxiety, stress and strain, were consistent. Most of the participants reported sleep disturbance, as identified in the questionnaire, although not mentioned in the interviews. Conclusions The combined results of the mixed method provide an in-depth analysis of the impact of DEEs on parents of children with STXBP1, SYNGAP1 and TSC.
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- María Salcedo-Perez-Juana
- Research Group of Humanities and Qualitative Research in Health Science (Hum&QRinHS), Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Research Group of Humanities and Qualitative Research in Health Science (Hum&QRinHS), Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Research Group of Humanities and Qualitative Research in Health Science (Hum&QRinHS), Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Epilepsyand Neurogenetics Programme, Vithas Madrid La Milagrosa University Hospital, Vithas Hospital Group, Madrid, Spain
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- Research Group of Manual Therapy, Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercise (GITM-URJC), Department of Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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Cardona-Arias JA, Salas-Zapata W, Carmona-Fonseca J. A systematic review of mixed studies on malaria in Colombia 1980-2022: what the "bifocal vision" discovers. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:1169. [PMID: 37330477 PMCID: PMC10276438 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16098-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023] Open
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Mixed methods are essential in public health research and malaria control, because they allow grasping part of the complexity and diversity of the factors that determine health-disease. This study analyzes the mixed studies on malaria in Colombia, 1980-2022, through a systematic review in 15 databases and institutional repositories. The methodological quality was assessed with Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT), STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE), and Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR). The qualitative and quantitative findings were grouped into a four-level hierarchical matrix. The epidemiological profile of malaria morbidity, from traditional epidemiology, has been sustained by environmental problems, armed conflict, individual risk behaviors, and low adherence to recommendations from health institutions. However, the qualitative component reveals deeper causes that are less studied, of greater theoretical complexity, and that reflect challenges to design and implement health interventions, such as socioeconomic and political crises, poverty, and the neoliberal orientation in the malaria control policy; the latter reflected in the change in the role of the State, the fragmentation of control actions, the predominance of insurance over social assistance, the privatization of the provision of health services, the individualistic and economistic predominance of health, and low connection with popular tradition and community initiatives. The above confirms the importance of expanding mixed studies as a source of evidence to improve malaria research and control models in Colombia, and to identify the underlying causes of the epidemiological profile.
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- Research group "Salud y Comunidad César Uribe Piedrahíta" School of Medicine, University of Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia
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Omam LA, O’Laughlin K, Tendongfor N, Wudiri Z, Hassan MN, Metuge A, Oluwafemi O, Omam E, Parkes-Ratanshi R. Exploring factors influencing the selection of primary health care delivery models in conflict-affected settings of North West and South West regions of Cameroon and North-East Nigeria: A study protocol. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284957. [PMID: 37134075 PMCID: PMC10155952 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In conflict-affected settings, access to health care for displaced populations is constrained by barriers including geographical, cultural, communication, logistical, financial and insecurity. A six year humanitarian crises in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon has caused 27% of health facilities to be non-functional. The eleven year crisis in North-East Nigeria, has caused the closure of 26% of health facilities. These closure of health facilities and population displacement led to health care delivery using humanitarian funding by multiple different agencies. However, there is a paucity of evidence on the selection and design of the primary health care delivery models used in humanitarian settings. To ensure efficient use of resources and quality of services, model of care selection should be evidence based and informed by the specific humanitarian context. This research protocol aims to explore how primary health care models are selected by humanitarian organizations. METHODS We will conduct a cross sectional quantitative survey to map the range of primary health care delivery models used by humanitarian organisations in Cameroon and Nigeria. Using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with staff from humanitarian organizations and internally displaced persons, we will explore the factors influencing the selection of primary health care models in these settings and determine the coverage and gaps in services across the different primary health care models. Quantitative data will be analysed in a descriptive manner and qualitative data will be analysed thematically. DISCUSSION Different models of care have been reported to be used by humanitarian organisations in conflict-affected settings, yet evidence on how different models are selected is lacking. A detailed understanding of the rationale for selection, the design and quality considerations of the strategies used to deliver health care will be obtained using a survey, in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.
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- Lundi-Anne Omam
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Department of Psychiatry, Clinical School, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Departments of Emergency Medicine and Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- Department of Community Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- Herwa Community Development Initiative, Maiduguri, Nigeria
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
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- Department of Psychiatry, Clinical School, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Department of Public Health and Hygiene, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
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Gasciauskaite G, Malorgio A, Castellucci C, Budowski A, Schweiger G, Kolbe M, Grande B, Noethiger CB, Spahn DR, Roche TR, Tscholl DW, Akbas S. User Perceptions of ROTEM-Guided Haemostatic Resuscitation: A Mixed Qualitative-Quantitative Study. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:bioengineering10030386. [PMID: 36978777 PMCID: PMC10044818 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10030386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Viscoelastic point-of-care haemostatic resuscitation methods, such as ROTEM or TEG, are crucial in deciding on time-efficient personalised coagulation interventions. International transfusion guidelines emphasise increased patient safety and reduced treatment costs. We analysed care providers' perceptions of ROTEM to identify perceived strengths and areas for improvement. We conducted a single-centre, mixed qualitative-quantitative study consisting of interviews followed by an online survey. Using a template approach, we first identified themes in the responses given by care providers about ROTEM. Later, the participants rated six statements based on the identified themes on five-point Likert scales in an online questionnaire. Seventy-seven participants were interviewed, and 52 completed the online survey. By analysing user perceptions, we identified ten themes. The most common positive theme was "high accuracy". The most common negative theme was "need for training". In the online survey, 94% of participants agreed that monitoring the real-time ROTEM temograms helps to initiate targeted treatment more quickly and 81% agreed that recurrent ROTEM training would be beneficial. Anaesthesia care providers found ROTEM to be accurate and quickly available to support decision-making in dynamic and complex haemostatic situations. However, clinicians identified that interpreting ROTEM is a complex and cognitively demanding task that requires significant training needs.
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- Greta Gasciauskaite
- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Simulation Center, University Hospital Zurich, Gloriastrasse 19, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 10, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Emary PC, Stuber KJ, Mbuagbaw L, Oremus M, Nolet PS, Nash JV, Bauman CA, Ciraco C, Couban RJ, Busse JW. Quality of Reporting Using Good Reporting of A Mixed Methods Study Criteria in Chiropractic Mixed Methods Research: A Methodological Review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2023; 46:152-161. [PMID: 38142381 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this review was to examine the reporting in chiropractic mixed methods research using Good Reporting of A Mixed Methods Study (GRAMMS) criteria. METHODS In this methodological review, we searched MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and the Index to Chiropractic Literature from the inception of each database to December 31, 2020, for chiropractic studies reporting the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods or mixed qualitative methods. Pairs of reviewers independently screened titles, abstracts, and full-text studies, extracted data, and appraised reporting using the GRAMMS criteria and risk of bias with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Generalized estimating equations were used to explore factors associated with reporting using GRAMMS criteria. RESULTS Of 1040 citations, 55 studies were eligible for review. Thirty-seven of these 55 articles employed either a multistage or convergent mixed methods design, and, on average, 3 of 6 GRAMMS items were reported among included studies. We found a strong positive correlation in scores between the GRAMMS and MMAT instruments (r = 0.78; 95% CI, 0.66-0.87). In our adjusted analysis, publications in journals indexed in Web of Science (adjusted odds ratio = 2.71; 95% CI, 1.48-4.95) were associated with higher reporting using GRAMMS criteria. Three of the 55 studies fully adhered to all 6 GRAMMS criteria, 4 studies adhered to 5 criteria, 10 studies adhered to 4 criteria, and the remaining 38 adhered to 3 criteria or fewer. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that reporting in chiropractic mixed methods research using GRAMMS criteria was poor, particularly among studies with a higher risk of bias.
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- Peter C Emary
- Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Chiropractic Department, D'Youville University, Buffalo, New York; Private practice, Langs Community Health Centre, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
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- Parker University Research Center, Parker University, Dallas, Texas; Department of Graduate Education and Research, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Biostatistics Unit, Father Sean O'Sullivan Research Centre, St. Joseph's Healthcare-Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Centre for the Development of Best Practices in Health, Yaundé, Cameroon; Division of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa; Division of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI) School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Jang HW, Park J. Evaluation of medical school faculty members' educational performance in Korea in 2022 through analysis of the promotion regulations: a mixed methods study. JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL EVALUATION FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS 2023; 20:7. [PMID: 36997320 PMCID: PMC10067332 DOI: 10.3352/jeehp.2023.20.7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To ensure faculty members' active participation in education in response to growing demand, medical schools should clearly describe educational activities in their promotion regulations. This study analyzed the status of how medical education activities are evaluated in promotion regulations in 2022, in Korea. METHODS Data were collected from promotion regulations retrieved by searching the websites of 22 medical schools/universities in August 2022. To categorize educational activities and evaluation methods, the Association of American Medical Colleges framework for educational activities was utilized. Correlations between medical schools' characteristics and the evaluation of medical educational activities were analyzed. RESULTS We defined 6 categories, including teaching, development of education products, education administration and service, scholarship in education, student affairs, and others, and 20 activities with 57 sub-activities. The average number of included activities was highest in the development of education products category and lowest in the scholarship in education category. The weight adjustment factors of medical educational activities were the characteristics of the target subjects and faculty members, the number of involved faculty members, and the difficulty of activities. Private medical schools tended to have more educational activities in the regulations than public medical schools. The greater the number of faculty members, the greater the number of educational activities in the education administration and service categories. CONCLUSION Medical schools included various medical education activities and their evaluation methods in promotion regulations in Korea. This study provides basic data for improving the rewarding system for efforts of medical faculty members in education.
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- Hye Won Jang
- Department of Medical Education, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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- Department of Medical Education, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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Kaewchandee C, Hnuthong U, Thinkan S, Rahman MS, Sangpoom S, Suwanbamrung C. The experiences of district public health officers during the COVID-19 crisis and its management in the upper southern region of Thailand: A mixed methods approach. Heliyon 2023; 9:e12558. [PMID: 36573081 PMCID: PMC9771841 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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District public health officers (DPHO) are the major health care providers and vital resources for tackling the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Thailand. No studies have been published on their experiences of combating COVID-19 in Thailand. To guide and improve COVID-19 control efforts, we aimed to describe their experiences and analyze associated factors for tackling the outbreak. This mixed-methods design involved providing structured questionnaires to selected DPHOs across 52 districts of seven provinces in the upper southern region Thailand. We performed data analysis using descriptive and multivariate statistics. The quantitative approach used questionnaires that demonstrated the content validity and reliability. Data collection involved Google forms, analyzed by multivariate statistics. The qualitative approach comprised an online in-depth interview of 11 DPHOs and a thematic analysis. Results found of the 52 DPHOs, 41 were men (78.8%), and the mean age was 50.02 years (SD = 8.52 years). Their proactive experiences were significantly associated with sex (ORadj = 2.38, 95% CI = 1.11-3.30), age (ORadj = 1.73, 95% CI = 1.09-2.76), the length of experience in the current position (ORadj = 2.27, 95% CI = 1.43-3.63), and working time in the current position (ORadj = 2.27, 95% CI = 1.43-3.63). There was no significant association between marital status, knowledge, understanding, opinion, proactive practice, and participation experiences. These results were related to six themes of the qualitative approach as follows: High morbidity and mortality of COVID-19, COVID-19 concomitant with several problems, Reaching out to the community for better COVID-19 solutions, The importance of regular reports and feedback, Solution planning based on the situation, and Providing relief to all stakeholders from COVID-19 issue. Proactive experiences of district public health officers are important for sustainable COVID-19 solutions. Disseminating relevant equipment, guidelines, policy, and government regulations is necessary to promote preparedness and efficacy in the crisis management of COVID-19.
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- Chuthamat Kaewchandee
- Department of Research and Medicine Innovation, Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University, Bangkok, 10300, Thailand
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- School of Public Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- School of Public Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand
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- Department of Statistics, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, 5404, Bangladesh
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- School of Science, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand,Excellent Center for Dengue and Community Public Health: EC for DACH; MPH. and PhD. in Public Health Research Program, Walailak University, 80160, Thailand
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- School of Public Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80160, Thailand,Excellent Center for Dengue and Community Public Health: EC for DACH; MPH. and PhD. in Public Health Research Program, Walailak University, 80160, Thailand,Corresponding author
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Systematic Review of Mixed Studies on Malaria in Pregnancy: Individual, Cultural and Socioeconomic Determinants of Its Treatment and Prevention. Trop Med Infect Dis 2022; 7:tropicalmed7120423. [PMID: 36548677 PMCID: PMC9784813 DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7120423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is a global public health problem; its research is predominantly quantitative. The objective was to analyze the individual, cultural and socioeconomic determinants of the treatment and prevention of MiP with a systematic review of mixed studies (search had no date restriction). Reproducibility and evaluation of the methodological quality were guaranteed. 21 studies were included (20 from Africa). The quantitative component included 7816 pregnant women and 483 health workers. The qualitative component included 800 subjects (pregnant women, health workers, family members and community leaders). The main topics were the use and acceptability of WHO strategies to prevent MiP, individual determinants related with knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and behaviors on MiP, and cultural and socioeconomic barriers for its treatment and prevention. The main determinants of MiP were long distance to the clinic, lack of economic resources, low-coverage antenatal care, few health workers in the communities, drug shortages, cultural rules that prevent women's participation in health issues, and misconceptions about MiP. MiP has determinants related to economic conditions, the structure and functioning of the health system, symbolic and cultural aspects, as well as knowledge, beliefs, perceptions and behavior of pregnant women, which prevent optimal access and use of preventive strategies. This study evidences the importance of intersectional, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary work to prevent MiP.
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Poitras ME, Couturier Y, Doucet E, T. Vaillancourt V, Poirier MD, Gauthier G, Hudon C, Delli-Colli N, Gagnon D, Careau E, Duhoux A, Gaboury I, Charif AB, Ashcroft R, Lukewich J, Ramond-Roquin A, Massé S. Co-design, implementation, and evaluation of an expanded train-the-trainer strategy to support the sustainability of evidence-based practice guides for registered nurses and social workers in primary care clinics: a developmental evaluation protocol. BMC PRIMARY CARE 2022; 23:84. [PMID: 35436845 PMCID: PMC9016936 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-022-01684-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Background The implementation of evidence-based innovations is incentivized as part of primary care reform in Canada. In the Province of Québec, it generated the creation of interprofessional care models involving registered nurses and social workers as members of primary care clinics. However, the scope of practice for these professionals remains variable and suboptimal. In 2019, expert committees co-designed and published two evidence-based practice guides, but no clear strategy has been identified to support their assimilation. This project’s goal is to support the implementation and deployment of practice guides for both social workers and registered nurses using a train-the-trainer educational intervention. Methods/design This three-phase project is a developmental evaluation using a multiple case study design across 17 primary care clinics. It will involve trainers in healthcare centers, patients, registered nurses and social workers. The development and implementation of an expanded train-the-trainer strategy will be informed by a patient-oriented research approach, the Kirkpatrick learning model, and evidence-based practice guides. For each case and phase, the qualitative and quantitative data will be analyzed using a convergent design method and will be integrated through assimilation. Discussion This educational intervention model will allow us to better understand the complex context of primary care clinics, involving different settings and services offered. This study protocol, based on reflective practice, patient-centered research and focused on the needs of the community in collaboration with partners and patients, may serve as an evidence based educational intervention model for further study in primary care.
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Korstjens I, Moser A. Series: Practical guidance to qualitative research. Part 6: Longitudinal qualitative and mixed-methods approaches for longitudinal and complex health themes in primary care research. Eur J Gen Pract 2022; 28:118-124. [PMID: 35593106 PMCID: PMC9132407 DOI: 10.1080/13814788.2022.2053106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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This article, the sixth in a series aiming to provide practical guidance for qualitative research in primary care, introduces two approaches for addressing longitudinal and complex health themes in primary care research. The first approach – longitudinal qualitative research – supports the study of change during the life course. The second approach – mixed-methods research – integrates quantitative and qualitative research to gain new insights to address the complex and multifaceted themes in primary care. We discuss the context, what, why, when and how of these approaches and their main practical and methodological challenges. We provide examples of empirical studies using these approaches and sources for further reading.
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- Irene Korstjens
- Faculty of Health Care, Research Centre for Midwifery Science, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Health Care, Research Centre Autonomy and Participation of Chronically Ill People, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, Heerlen, The Netherlands.,Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Reuman L, Solar C, MacLean RR, Halat AM, Rajeevan H, Williams DA, Heapy AA, Bair MJ, Krein SL, Kerns RD, Higgins DM. If you personalize it, will they use it?: Self-reported and observed use of a tailored, internet-based pain self-management program. Transl Behav Med 2022; 12:693-701. [PMID: 35192703 PMCID: PMC9154266 DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibab165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Little is known about how individuals with chronic pain use tailored internet-based interventions. This study is the first to compare self-reported skill module use to observed module access and to examine each of these in relationship to tailored recommendations to access specific content. Participants (N = 58) enrolled in a 10-week trial of the Pain EASE program, a tailored internet-based intervention that includes 10 pain self-management skill modules. Participants completed a "Self-Assessment," which was used to provide a "Personalized Plan" that encouraged accessing specific modules. Participants self-reported module use during weekly data collection telephone calls. Program log data were extracted to capture "observed" module use during the trial period. Findings indicated significantly greater self-reported use of the Pain EASE modules compared to observed access with log data. Further, log data revealed that participants accessed less than half of the modules recommended to them via tailoring.
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- Lillian Reuman
- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA,Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA
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- Pain Research, Informatics, Multimorbidities and Education (PRIME) Center, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, USA,Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Pain Research, Informatics, Multimorbidities and Education (PRIME) Center, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, USA,Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- VA Center for Health Information and Communication (CHIC), Indianapolis, IN, USA,Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA,Regenstrief Institute, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA,VA Ann Arbor Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Pain Research, Informatics, Multimorbidities and Education (PRIME) Center, VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, USA,Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA,Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, USA,Correspondence to: DM Higgins, ,
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Spirituality in a Doctor's Practice: What Are the Issues? J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10235612. [PMID: 34884314 PMCID: PMC8658590 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10235612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction: It is becoming increasingly important to address the spiritual dimension in the integral care of the people in order to adequately assist them in the processes of their illness and healing. Considering the spiritual dimension has an ethical basis because it attends to the values and spiritual needs of the person in clinical decision-making, as well as helping them cope with their illness. Doctors, although sensitive to this fact, approach spiritual care in clinical practice with little rigour due to certain facts, factors, and boundaries that are assessed in this review. Objective: To find out how doctors approach the spiritual dimension, describing its characteristics, the factors that influence it, and the limitations they encounter. Methodology: We conducted a review of the scientific literature to date in the PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL databases of randomised and non-randomised controlled trials, observational studies, and qualitative studies written in Spanish, English, and Portuguese on the spiritual approach adopted by doctors in clinical practice. This review consisted of several phases: (i) the exclusion of duplicate records; (ii) the reading of titles and abstracts; (iii) the assessment of full articles and their methodological quality using the guidelines of the international Equator Network. Results: A total of 1414 publications were identified in the search, 373 of which were excluded for being off-topic or repeated in databases. Of the remaining 1041, 962 were excluded because they did not meet the inclusion criteria. After initial screening, 79 articles were selected, from which 17 were collected after reading the full text. A total of 8 studies were eligible for inclusion. There were three qualitative studies and five cross-sectional observational studies with sufficient methodological quality. The results showed the perspectives and principal characteristics identified by doctors in their approach to the spiritual dimension, with lack of training, a lack of time, and fear in addressing this dimension in the clinic the main findings. Conclusions: Although more and more scientific research is demonstrating the benefits of spiritual care in clinical practice and physicians are aware of it, efforts are needed to achieve true holistic care in which specific training in spiritual care plays a key role.
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Emary PC, Stuber KJ, Mbuagbaw L, Oremus M, Nolet PS, Nash JV, Bauman CA, Ciraco C, Couban RJ, Busse JW. Quality of reporting in chiropractic mixed methods research: a methodological review protocol. Chiropr Man Therap 2021; 29:35. [PMID: 34526065 PMCID: PMC8442283 DOI: 10.1186/s12998-021-00395-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Background Mixed methods designs are increasingly used in health care research to enrich findings. However, little is known about the frequency of use of this methodology in chiropractic research, or the quality of reporting among chiropractic studies using mixed methods.
Objective To quantify the use and quality of mixed methods in chiropractic research, and explore the association of study characteristics (e.g., authorship, expertise, journal impact factor, country and year of publication) with reporting quality.
Methods We will conduct a systematic search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Index to Chiropractic Literature to identify all chiropractic mixed methods studies published from inception of each database to December 31, 2020. Articles reporting the use of both qualitative and quantitative methods, or mixed qualitative methods, will be included. Pairs of reviewers will perform article screening, data extraction, risk of bias with the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT), and appraisal of reporting quality using the Good Reporting of A Mixed Methods Study (GRAMMS) guideline. We will explore the correlation between GRAMMS and MMAT scores, and construct generalized estimating equations to explore factors associated with reporting quality. Discussion This will be the first methodological review to examine the reporting quality of published mixed methods studies involving chiropractic research. The results of our review will inform opportunities to improve reporting in chiropractic mixed methods studies. Our results will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed publication and presented publicly at conferences and as part of a doctoral thesis. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12998-021-00395-0.
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- Peter C Emary
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. .,Chiropractic Department, D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY, USA. .,Private Practice, Cambridge, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Graduate Education and Research, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Biostatistics Unit, Father Sean O'Sullivan Research Centre, St. Joseph's Healthcare-Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Centre for the Development of Best Practices in Health, Yaundé, Cameroon.,Division of Global Health, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Department of Graduate Education and Research, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, ON, Canada.,Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,The Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, Kitchener, ON, Canada
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- Chiropractic Department, D'Youville College, Buffalo, NY, USA
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- Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Michael G. DeGroote National Pain Centre, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Suwanbamrung C, Le CN, Phetphrom P, Kamneatdee P, Nontapet O, Kaewket N. Factors Correlated with Practices Regarding Care of Dengue Patients Among Nurses from 94 Primary Care Units in a High- Risk Province in Southern Thailand. J Multidiscip Healthc 2021; 13:2043-2056. [PMID: 33408478 PMCID: PMC7781012 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s286737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background In Thailand, primary care units (PCUs) play a part in the health assessment, diagnosis, care, basic treatment and referral of patients suffering from dengue. Methods In Nakhon Si Thammarat province in Thailand, we (i) undertook assessment of the personal information, experience, knowledge, attitudes, preparation of equipment and use of medical supplies of nurses in PCUs with regard to dengue patient care (DPC); (ii) analyzed the factors and practices of nurses regarding DPC; (iii) explored nurses’ opinions regarding DPC in PCUs. A cross-sectional mixed methods of collecting data consisted of quantitative and qualitative methods. The study cohort was 94 nurses from 94 PCUs in an area of high risk of dengue outbreaks. The quantitative component involved questionnaires. The qualitative component consisted of nurses’ discussions in focus groups. Spearman’s test was employed to analyze quantitative data, and thematic analyses were employed for qualitative data. Results Of 94 nurses from 94 PCUs, 77.7% (n = 73) had a poor knowledge level of DPC and negative attitude, preparation of equipment was carried out by 60.6% (n = 58), and 1 to 6 aspects of DPC were at good practice level: 88.3% (n = 83), 87.2% (n = 82), 85.1% (n = 80), 50.0% (n = 47), 51.1% (n = 48) and 77.7% (n = 73). There was no significant correlation (i) between the knowledge, attitudes and practices with regard to DPC (P > 0.05); (ii) with practice guidelines for dengue prevention (P > 0.05). The quantitative results were related to the four main themes of the qualitative study. Conclusion There was a few who had good knowledge and positive attitude levels among participants, and >90% of all nurses had good practices regarding DPC. PCU nurses need training and supporting equipment to carry out a DPC program.
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- Charuai Suwanbamrung
- Excellent Center for Dengue and Community Public Health (EC for DACH), School of Public Health, Walailak University, Thailand
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- Excellent Center for Dengue and Community Public Health (EC for DACH), School of Public Health, Walailak University, Thailand
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- Excellent Center for Dengue and Community Public Health (EC for DACH), School of Nursing, Walailak University, Thailand
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Mehay A, Meek R, Ogden J. Understanding and supporting the health literacy of young men in prison: a mixed-methods study. HEALTH EDUCATION 2021. [DOI: 10.1108/he-08-2020-0076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposePrisons offer a public health opportunity to access a group with multiple and complex needs and return them to the community with improved health. However, prisons are not conducive to optimal health and there are few frameworks to guide efforts. This study aims to generate insights into health literacy across a young adult prison population, specifically examining the level of limitations, barriers and characteristics associated with these limitations.Design/methodology/approachThe study took place in a single prison in England for young adult men aged 18–21 years old. A mixed-methods design was adopted with 104 young men completing a quantitative survey and qualitative semi-structured interviews with 37 young men.Findings72% (n = 75) of young men scored as limited in their health literacy. Barriers included structural restrictions, limited access to formal support and social and natural disruptions. No demographic characteristics or smoking intentions/behaviours predicted limited health literacy, but characteristics of the prison were predictive. Physical problems (sleep, nausea, tiredness and headaches), mental health and well-being (anxiety, depression and affect) and somatisation problems were also predictive of limitations.Practical implicationsPrison healthcare services and commissioners should undertake regular health literacy needs assessments to support developments in reducing barriers to healthcare and increasing health improvement efforts. Action also requires greater political will and investment to consider broader action on the wider determinants of (prison) health.Originality/valueThe study provides a framework to understand and guide prison health efforts and highlights attention needed at the level of governments, prison leaders and their health systems.
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Callejo-Black A, Wagner DV, Ramanujam K, Manabat AJ, Mastel S, Riley AR. A Systematic Review of External Validity in Pediatric Integrated Primary Care Trials. J Pediatr Psychol 2020; 45:1039-1052. [PMID: 32909603 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsaa068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We used the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance) framework to conduct a systematic review of external validity reporting in integrated primary care (IPC) interventions for mental health concerns. METHODS We searched Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, the Cochrane Center Register of Controlled Trials, and relevant literature to identify publications from 1998 to 2018 reporting on open, randomized, or quasi-randomized trials of IPC interventions that targeted child (ages 0-18 years) psychological symptoms. For each publication, we extracted the information reported in each RE-AIM domain and calculated the proportion of the total studies reviewed. RESULTS Thirty-nine publications describing 25 studies were included in the review. Publications rarely reported some indicators of external validity, including the representativeness of participants (12%), rate of adoption clinics or providers (16%), cost of implementation (8%), or evidence of maintenance (16%). Few studies reported on key pragmatic factors such as cost or organizational change processes related to implementation and maintenance. Strengths of some studies included comparisons of multiple active treatments, use of tailorable interventions, and implementation in "real world" settings. CONCLUSIONS Although IPC interventions appear efficacious under research conditions, there are significant knowledge gaps regarding the degree to which they reach and engage target recipients, what factors impact adoption and implementation of IPC interventions by clinicians, how fidelity can be maintained over time, and cost-effectiveness. Pediatric IPC researchers should embrace dissemination and implementation science methods to balance internal and external validity concerns moving forward.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute on Development & Disability, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute on Development & Disability, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute on Development & Disability, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Pediatrics, Institute on Development & Disability, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon
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A Methodological Review of Mixed Methods Research in Palliative and End-of-Life Care (2014-2019). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17113853. [PMID: 32485830 PMCID: PMC7312170 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17113853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Mixed methods research has been increasingly recognized as a useful approach for describing and explaining complex issues in palliative care and end-of-life research. However, little is known about the use of this methodology in the field and the ways in which mixed methods studies have been reported. The purpose of this methodological review was to examine the characteristics, methodological features and reporting quality of mixed methods articles published in palliative care research. The authors screened all articles published in eight journals specialized in palliative care between January 2014 and April 2019. Those that reported a mixed methods study (n = 159) were included. The Good Reporting of a Mixed Methods Study (GRAMMS) criteria were used to assess reporting quality. Findings showed that 57.9% of the identified studies used a convergent design and 82.4% mentioned complementarity as their main purpose for using a mixed methods approach. The reporting quality of the articles generally showed a need for improvement as authors usually did not describe the type of mixed methods design used and provided little detail on the integration of quantitative and qualitative methods. Based on the findings, recommendations are made to improve the quality of reporting of mixed methods articles in palliative care.
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Boardman FK, Clark C, Jungkurth E, Young PJ. Social and cultural influences on genetic screening programme acceptability: A mixed-methods study of the views of adults, carriers, and family members living with thalassemia in the UK. J Genet Couns 2020; 29:1026-1040. [PMID: 32114710 PMCID: PMC7754126 DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.1231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Revised: 02/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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As population‐level carrier screening panels for reprogenetic information emerge globally, conditions to be included, and the timing of implementation is widely debated. Thalassemia is the only condition for which population‐based prenatal carrier screening is offered in the UK. However, little is known about the views and experiences of the UK thalassemia‐affected community toward this screening or other forms of genetic screening for thalassemia (newborn, preconception), despite the range of direct consequences of screening programmes for this group. Using a mixed‐methods integrative analysis (qualitative interviews n = 20 and quantitative survey n = 80), this study outlines the experiences and attitudes of adults with thalassemia, their family members, and screen‐identified thalassemia carriers toward preconception, prenatal, and newborn screening for thalassemia. The majority of participants described thalassemia as a burdensome condition with a range of negative impacts, which contributed to their strong support for screening in all its potential formats. However, the data also highlight the challenges of each screening mode for this group, reflected in the high level of value conflict in participants' accounts and decisions. Cultural, social, and (to a lesser extent) religious factors were found to mitigate against the advantages of early screens, particularly within faith communities. Social stigma emerged as key to this process, informing the way that thalassemia severity was not only perceived, but also experienced by affected adults, which ultimately influenced screening uptake and outcomes. These findings suggest that cultural and social sensitivity is as important as the mode of screening delivery itself, if the iatrogenic and unintended harms of screening—particularly the social/psychological burden of value conflict—are to be adequately addressed and minimized.
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- Felicity K Boardman
- Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- Division of Health Sciences, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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- School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK
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Mixed methods research in library and information science: A methodological review. LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lisr.2020.101003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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