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Guest E, Williamson H, Harcourt D. Congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN) through the lens: Using photo-elicitation interviews to explore adjustment in adolescents with a rare birthmark condition. Body Image 2024; 48:101656. [PMID: 38091858 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2023.101656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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Adolescents with the rare birthmarks congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN) experience physical and psychosocial challenges, many of which stem from looking different from the 'norm'. However, some adjust and have positive experiences. Understanding the lived experiences of adolescents who have adjusted to CMN can provide a holistic picture of adjustment and inform the development of support and interventions for others with the condition. Open, participant-driven photo-elicitation interviews were conducted with four White females (15-17 years) who self-identified as having adjusted to CMN. Participants chose five photographs which were used to guide the interviews (47-80 min). Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) was used to analyse the transcribed interview data. Three superordinate themes were identified: 'Accepting My 'True' Self' (1), 'I am Not Alone in This' (2), and 'Developing as a Person' (3). The themes related to accepting CMN as part of their identity, developing a positive body image (e.g., body appreciation, broad conceptualisations of beauty, body image flexibility), feeling supported and accepted by family, friends, and others with CMN, and developing adaptive coping skills. Findings suggest positive body image may be important for adjustment and can be determined by an individual. The benefits of using photo-elicitation within appearance research are discussed.
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- Ella Guest
- Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England, Bristol BS16 1QY, United Kingdom
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Renshaw J, Burton AE. "I don't know if I understood the whole process from the beginning": A photo-elicitation exploration of the experience of mastectomy and breast reconstruction decision making. PEC Innov 2023; 3:100178. [PMID: 38213757 PMCID: PMC10782110 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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Objectives Policy and guidance assume that reconstruction following mastectomy will have physical and psychological benefits, however research has disputed whether this is always the case. This study aimed to explore mastectomy experiences and reconstruction decision making. Methods Semi-structured interviews about self-curated participant photographs of the breast cancer experience were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results Three themes were developed: 'Life before mastectomy'; 'I don't know if I understood the whole process from the beginning'; and getting back to 'normal'. Conclusions Decisions regarding reconstruction were influenced by needs of others, and surgeons' communication and behaviour and negative experiences were prominent. Over time participants came to terms with physical and psychological impacts of mastectomy reporting re-finding themselves alongside acceptance of their post mastectomy bodies. However, many participants were living with the fear that their cancer may one day return. Communication skills training for healthcare professionals should be a priority to ensure decisions made result in the best possible outcomes for patients. Innovation Photo-elicitation is a novel research method enabling rich investigation of mastectomy experiences. Self-curation of images enables patient-led discussions about mastectomy experience and illustrates the importance of life context. Photographs may have value within clinical training to facilitate understanding of patient experiences.
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- Janette Renshaw
- Department of Psychology, Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom
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Elbaz S, Dhoot T, Harrison P, Scazzosi E, Noseworthy J, Cousineau V, Cormier I, Robillard C. The Real Me: Insight into Youths with Physical Disabilities' TranXition to Adulthood through Digital Images. Phys Occup Ther Pediatr 2023; 44:427-443. [PMID: 37936492 DOI: 10.1080/01942638.2023.2273285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023]
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AIMS Youths with physical disabilities experience various obstacles in their transition to adulthood which can contribute to poorer health and socioeconomic outcomes in later life, compared to their non-disabled peers. Transitional care offers these youths the necessary support to overcome such obstacles. The objective of this study was to explore participants' experiential learning in the development of life skills within the transitional care program TranXition, and their perceived contribution of the program to their goal attainment. METHODS Data were collected using photo-elicitation. Five participants were recruited from the TranXition program to audio-visually record (photographs or videos) their meaningful experiences in the program and to reflect on them during interviews. RESULTS Participants felt the TranXition program helped them build their self-awareness and self-efficacy, and to feel more confident and skilled, whether at home, in school or in the community. Moreover, they appreciated the program's group cohesion which facilitated learning life skills from others in order to achieve their goals. Finally, results suggest that group interventions, while important, may need to be complemented by individual consultations. CONCLUSIONS Rehabilitation programs in real-world settings, such as the TranXition program, may be a promising adjunct to traditional transitional care for youths with physical disabilities.
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- Sasha Elbaz
- Department of Psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- McGill University Health Center, Montreal, Canada
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- TranXition Program, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- TranXition Program, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- TranXition Program, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- DI-TSA program, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- TranXition Program, Centre intégré universitaire de santé et services sociaux du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Sexology, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montreal, Canada
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Drummond J. A visual ethnographic study on nurse lecturers' enactment of compassionate care within the adult pre-registration nursing curriculum. Nurse Educ Today 2023; 130:105901. [PMID: 37549557 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105901] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Nurse lecturers make a valuable contribution to developing the future nursing workforce. However, how this is nurtured within nurse education requires further exploration. There is limited research exploring the experiences of nurse lecturers providing compassionate care within the adult pre-registration nursing curriculum. OBJECTIVES This study explores how nurse lecturers enact compassionate care within the adult pre-registration nursing curriculum. To elicit shared patterns of behaviours and use creative methods to promote a critical dialogue. METHOD A visual ethnographic approach was used to explore nurse lecturers' experiences at a University in England. Using purposive sampling, nine auto-driven photo-elicitation interviews took place, and five participants attended a focus group to develop individual and collaborative concept maps. A thematic approach to data analysis was employed. FINDINGS Five themes were identified, illustrating compassionate care as the human condition involving appropriate behaviours and competent action. Compassionate care is threaded through the curriculum using different teaching and learning approaches, requiring a culture of shared human relationships. The combination of photographs, maps and descriptions provide a unique perspective of how nurse lecturers nurture and role model compassionate care to their students. CONCLUSION There are many ways compassionate care is experienced, enacted and enhanced by nurse lecturers within the adult pre-registration nurse curriculum. The five main themes act as a framework to guide nursing education and nursing practice. Future research should aim to understand better how compassionate care can be nurtured within different fields of nursing.
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- Juliet Drummond
- Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, School of Nursing, University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, United Kingdom..
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Hanson S, Belderson P, Ward E, Naughton F, Notley C. Lest we forget. Illuminating lived experience of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown. Soc Sci Med 2023; 332:116080. [PMID: 37451941 DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic and associated 'lockdowns' profoundly impacted people's lives in 2020-2021 and beyond. This study sought to understand unique person-centred insights into health and wellbeing during the restrictive measures in the United Kingdom and to enable us to remember and give testimony to these lived experiences. Using photo-methods, participants from a larger cohort study which tracked people's behaviours during the pandemic were invited to share photographs and short text to visually illustrate their ephemeral and unique COVID-19 experiences. In total 197 participants shared 398 photographs. Using a critical realist approach in our design and analysis, we sought to gain an alternative viewpoint on what 'lockdown' and the pandemic meant. Our major findings revealed starkly contrasting experiences illustrated in our two major themes. Firstly loss, including ambiguous losses and a sense of loss, loss of freedoms and death. Secondly, salutogenesis (what makes us well) whereby participants were able to draw on assets which helped to keep them well by maintaining social connection, 'making the best of it', reconnecting with nature and appreciating the outdoors, creativity for pleasure and faith. Our findings illuminate widely differing experiences and indicate the powerful effect of assets that were perceived by our participants to protect their wellbeing. Understanding differential vulnerability will be essential going forward to target resources appropriately to those who have the least control over their lives, those with the greatest vulnerabilities and least assets which in turn could support a self-perpetuating recovery.
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- S Hanson
- School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 7TJ, UK.
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 7TJ, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 7TJ, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 7TJ, UK
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- Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 7TJ, UK
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Wilson R, Varshney K, Petrera M, Hoff N, Thiel V, Frasso R. Reflections of Graduating Medical Students: A Photo-Elicitation Study. Med Sci Educ 2023; 33:363-367. [PMID: 36811080 PMCID: PMC9933809 DOI: 10.1007/s40670-023-01758-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Medical school is associated with increased mental health morbidity that can result in professional burnout. To explore the sources of stress and means of coping for medical students, the photo-elicitation method was utilized, with interviews being conducted. The commonly discussed stressors included the presence of academic stress, difficulty relating to peers outside of medicine, frustration, feelings of helplessness and under-preparedness, imposter syndrome, and competition. Coping themes included camaraderie, interpersonal relationships, and wellness activities such as diet and exercise. Medical students are exposed to unique stressors, and as a result, students develop coping strategies throughout their studies. Further research is needed to identify how to better support students. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40670-023-01758-3.
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- Robert Wilson
- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
- Deakin School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA
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Lanoye A, Cai L, Thomson MD, Hong S. Use of photo methods in research studies with cancer survivors and their caregivers: a scoping review. J Cancer Surviv 2022:10.1007/s11764-022-01321-w. [PMID: 36567405 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-022-01321-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Photo methods such as photo-elicitation and photovoice have traditionally been implemented as knowledge-generation techniques; however, they have also been conceptualized as tools for community impact and as interventions in and of themselves. We performed a scoping review to document how photo methods have been used in studies of cancer, to describe participant populations, and to identify opportunities for future directions for the use of photo methods in cancer. METHODS An a priori search strategy was implemented across health-related databases with the following inclusion criteria: (1) study participants were diagnosed with cancer and/or were caregivers of those with cancer; (2) study participants were asked to take and/or respond to photographs as part of the study protocol; (3) articles were published in peer-reviewed journals; (4) articles were written in English. RESULTS Eighty non-duplicative articles were identified; of these, 30 articles describing 24 individual studies were included for review. All but one (95.8%) of the studies utilized photovoice solely as a knowledge-generation technique without participant outcome measurement or analysis. Across all included studies, participants were largely women with breast cancer; other demographic and cancer-related variables (e.g., race and cancer stage) were not consistently reported. Caregivers were included in 37.5% of studies. CONCLUSION Photo methods are most frequently used in order to capture qualitative data in cancer populations; however, there are missed opportunities in their lack of use for intervention and systemic change. In addition, inconsistent reporting of demographics and cancer characteristics limits our ability to synthesize these data across studies.
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- Autumn Lanoye
- Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, 401 College Street, Box 980037, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA.
- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, 401 College Street, Box 980037, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA
- Department of Health Behavior and Policy, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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- Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University, 401 College Street, Box 980037, Richmond, VA, 23219, USA
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology, Oncology, & Palliative Care, School of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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Nettleton JA, Burton AE, Povey RC. "No-one realises what we go through as Type 1s": A qualitative photo-elicitation study on coping with diabetes. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2022; 187:109876. [PMID: 35439539 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2022.109876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 04/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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AIMS Type 1 diabetes (T1D) has physical, emotional, and social consequences and little is known how adults cope with the condition long term. This research aimed to use a novel photo-elicitation technique to gain in-depth insight into the personal coping experiences of adults living with T1D. METHODS In-depth photo elicitation interviews were employed to collect data and transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Participant-led data revealed an overarching theme of the relentlessness of the condition. Continuous self-management tasks infiltrated participants' lives and had a significant impact on coping experiences. A range of techniques and resources were used to cope including using alarms and reminders, diabetes technology, interpersonal relationships, supportive healthcare services and seeking a mind-body balance. CONCLUSIONS Technology shows promise for easing the burden of the condition, expert-led online support would be of benefit, and peer support should be prioritised within interventions for adults with T1D.
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- J A Nettleton
- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University.
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Health, Science and Wellbeing, Staffordshire University
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Mitchell TK, Bray L, Blake L, Dickinson A, Carter B. 'It doesn't feel like our house anymore': The impact of medical technology upon life at home for families with a medically complex, technology-dependent child. Health Place 2022; 74:102768. [PMID: 35219047 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2022.102768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2021] [Revised: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The study aimed to identify how medical technology impacts upon the home and life at home. Inductive auto-driven photo-elicitation or semi-structured interviews were conducted with technology-dependent children/young people (n = 2) and their family members (n = 15) from 10 families. Thematic analysis generated three themes: Altered physicality and look of the home; Altered sounds in the home; and 'It's worth it! Technology enables us to stay as a family'. Fundamentally, the detrimental impacts of living with medical technology were perceived as worth it as these enabled their child to be at home. Home was not home, and families were incomplete without their child at home.
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- Tracy Karen Mitchell
- Department of Public Health, Policy and Systems, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, UK.
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire, UK
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- Department of Health and Social Sciences, University of the West of England (UWE), Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, Lancashire, UK
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Silverstein SM, Milligan K, Osborn A, Aamir I, Gainer D, Daniulaityte R. Visualizing a Calculus of Recovery: Calibrating Relations in an Opioid Epicenter. Cult Med Psychiatry 2022; 46:798-826. [PMID: 34800236 PMCID: PMC8605473 DOI: 10.1007/s11013-021-09758-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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This article uses participatory photography to explore the relationships animating efforts towards recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) in the Dayton, Ohio area, an epicenter of illicit opioid use and overdose death. A photo-elicitation project was conducted with thirteen people who met the DSM-5 criteria for OUD. Photographs were used as prompts during qualitative interviews, which were thematically analyzed. Analysis of both visual and textual data demonstrated the ways in which recovery became an unfolding process of calculation as participants made strategic choices to navigate relations and encounters with things, people, and places. Relationships across each of these domains could, under some circumstances, serve as supports or motivators in the recovery process, but, in alternate settings, be experienced as "triggers" prompting a resumption of problematic drug use or, at the very least, a reckoning with the feelings and emotions associated with painful or problematic aspects of personal histories and drug use experiences. Findings highlight the importance of understanding recovery as a calibration of the ambiguous relations animating experiences of everyday life. We argue for continued emphasis on recovery as an active performance and ongoing practice of calculation-of risks and benefits, of supports and triggers, of gratification and heartbreak-rather than a goal or static state.
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- Sydney M Silverstein
- Center for Interventions, Treatment, and Addictions Research, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 2555 University Blvd., Suite 200, Dayton, OH, 45324, USA.
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- Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, USA
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- Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, USA
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- Mount Holyoke College, 50 College Street, South Hadley, MA, 01075, USA
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- Center for Interventions, Treatment, and Addictions Research, Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 2555 University Blvd., Suite 200, Dayton, OH, 45324, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University, 2555 University Blvd., Suite 100, Dayton, OH, 45324, USA
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- College of Health Solutions, Arizona State University, 425 N 5th Street, Arizona Biomedical Collaborative Room 121, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, USA
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Burton AE, Taylor J, Owen AL, Renshaw JE, Williams LR, Dean SE. A photo-elicitation exploration of UK mothers' experiences of extended breastfeeding. Appetite 2021; 169:105814. [PMID: 34818562 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2021.105814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/02/2022]
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In this qualitative study we explored the experiences of women breastfeeding children over 12 months of age. Data were collected from 24 participants using semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews and photo-prompted online surveys. Participants took photographs of their extended breastfeeding experiences over one week and reflected on how the events depicted made them feel, and what they represented in terms of their experience. Data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Four themes were developed; parenting through breastfeeding: meeting the needs of my child, my body is not my own, social influences on the breastfeeding experience, and thinking about stopping: my choice or theirs? Findings highlight that extended breastfeeding was experienced as beneficial for both mother and child, promoting closeness, and bonding, and providing a valued parenting tool. However, some mothers reported conflict between their desire for child-led extended breastfeeding and the need to regain autonomy and control of their own bodies. The dangers of negative societal responses to extended breastfeeding and risks to mental health posed by cultural constructions of 'ideal' motherhood are discussed.
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- A E Burton
- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research & Centre for Health Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, UK.
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research & Centre for Health Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research & Centre for Health Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research & Centre for Health Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, UK
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Smith P, Simpson L, Madill A. Service user experiences of a novel in-reach rehabilitation and recovery service for people with profound and enduring mental health needs. Int J Ment Health Nurs 2021; 30:1106-1116. [PMID: 33772984 DOI: 10.1111/inm.12861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This article provides an organizational case study using exploratory qualitative and visual research methods. We address the research question: What are the experiences of service users who use a novel in-reach rehabilitation and recovery service for people with severe and enduring mental health needs? Fifteen purposefully sampled service users were recruited from across a Service that is novel in embedding community sectors within inpatient provision. The sample reflects approximately the demographic of the Service and comprises: 10 men, 5 women; 12 white British, 3 ethnic minority; aged 18-60 years; and across inpatient care and supported community living. Photo-elicitation was used to enrich data collection through lightly structured interviews focused on the images brought by participants. Interview transcripts were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Analysis indicates that participants oriented towards four 'meta-questions': What does mental well-being mean to you? What difficulties have you encountered? What do you appreciate about the Service? What do you need for change to occur? We also identified six themes which told the story of a journey. The journey begins with challenge and moves towards making connections with others. Here, power dynamics are often experienced and addressed in the development of a greater sense of independence. This then provides opportunities for raised awareness around possibilities of recovery and a new-found hope. Our three main conclusions are all relevant to clinical practice: service users (a) place great importance on building relationships; (b) aspire to make informed choices throughout their recovery journey; and (c) desire greater transparency regarding treatment options.
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- Penn Smith
- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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- Community Links part of the Inspire North Group, Leeds, UK
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- School of Psychology, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Identifying the experience of people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may help develop research agendas, interventions, and other supports to better match individuals' needs. The purpose of this study was to explore the subjective experience of a "typical week" living with MCI to document (a) important activities, (b) barriers to usual activities, and (c) facilitators and supports. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted remote individual photo-elicitation interviews with 11 community-dwelling adults aged 55 years or older with MCI. Participants each provided 5-10 photographs of daily life taken over 1 week to facilitate a semistructured qualitative interview. Interview transcriptions were coded in Dedoose software and analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Participants shared photos and narratives highlighting the important activities in a typical week, in which physical activity, social engagement, spiritual and religious practice, hobbies, and cognitive stimulation were central. Many also shared disruptions to former routines and reduction of activities alongside increased use of new strategies and environmental supports (e.g., calendars, smartphones). Finally, emergent themes centered on disclosure of their diagnosis and reflections about the future. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS Participant-generated images aided data collection and facilitated discussion of sensitive topics with individuals with MCI. Such narratives may illustrate the needs and opportunities to promote well-being in individuals with MCI, including engagement in meaningful and health-promoting activities, assessing barriers to important daily activities, and considering supports that match the experience and needs of those with MCI.
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- Brenna N Renn
- Department of Psychology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.,Health Promotion Research Center, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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Harrison A, Hall M, Money A, Mueller J, Waterson H, Verma A. Engaging older people to explore the age-friendliness of a rural community in Northern England: A photo-elicitation study. J Aging Stud 2021; 58:100936. [PMID: 34425981 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaging.2021.100936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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An ageing society brings with it increased health costs due to the prevalence of long term conditions increasing with age. It is therefore vital to support good health in older people, both to improve their quality of life and to reduce the financial implications of an ageing society. Isolation and loneliness can put people at risk of dying early, and increasing opportunities for social interaction and engagement could mitigate some of the health effects of ageing. However, this requires society to create the conditions that enable older people to participate fully. The World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Cities programme has identified factors that make urban areas Age-Friendly, but research shows that older rural dwellers have unique unmet needs preventing full engagement in their communities. This article describes a pilot project which adapted photo-elicitation to explore the age-friendliness of a rural area in Calderdale, Northern England. It shows that photo-elicitation is a successful method for identifying what older people think is important in making their community age-friendly and it reveals differences between ageing in a city and in a rural setting. This rich data can be used to inform the development of policy in rural areas which is more closely aligned to the needs, preferences and interests of the growing population of older residents. The project also demonstrates the engagement potential of this methodology. Participants continued as co-researchers, learning new skills and taking responsibility for a variety of dissemination activities such as photographic exhibitions, a public report and presentations. This suggests that adapted photo-elicitation is a useful tool for engaging older people in research.
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- Annie Harrison
- Division of Public Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, United Kingdom.
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- Faculty of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
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- Division of Public Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, United Kingdom
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- Division of Public Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, United Kingdom; MRC Epidemiology Unit, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Division of Public Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, United Kingdom
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- Division of Public Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, School of Health Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, The Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing, United Kingdom
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Dworkin M, Akintayo T, Calem D, Doran C, Guth A, Kamami EM, Kar J, LaRosa J, Liu JC, Pérez Jiménez IN, Frasso R. Life during the pandemic: an international photo-elicitation study with medical students. BMC Med Educ 2021; 21:244. [PMID: 33906671 PMCID: PMC8078097 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-021-02684-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global event with unprecedented impact on individuals and communities around the world. The purpose of this study is to use a modified photo-elicitation methodology to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lives of medical students and their communities around the world. METHODS Participating medical students were asked to take photographs for 14 days. In lieu of an interview, which is customary for photo-elicitation projects, participants were asked to share a reflection (a paragraph or two) for each photograph they contributed to the study. RESULTS Between April 27th, 2020 and May 11th, 2020 26 students from 19 medical schools across 13 countries shared photographs and reflections. Qualitative analysis of written reflections revealed that medical students felt the impact of the pandemic on several levels 1) individual, 2) interpersonal, 3) educational, and 4) societal. CONCLUSIONS The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the lives of medical students on multiple levels. As individuals, students felt emotional distress but found resilience through physical activity and the establishment of new routines. Many students felt isolated as their interpersonal relationships were confined due to social distancing measures. These feelings could be combated with new educational initiatives focused on group collaboration. Lastly, students reflecting on the larger societal implications were concerned with the economic ramifications of the virus and its impact on their future. This study brought together students from several different countries to engage in an applied learning program as a model for equitable global health research.
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- M Dworkin
- Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- New Vision University School of Medicine, Tbilisi, Georgia
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain, Busaiteen, Bahrain
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- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Facultad de Medicina, Mexico City, Mexico
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- College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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Herrington OD, Clayton A, Benoit L, Prins-Aardema C, DiGiovanni M, Weller I, Martin A. Viral time capsule: a global photo-elicitation study of child and adolescent mental health professionals during COVID-19. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2021; 15:5. [PMID: 33531051 PMCID: PMC7852478 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-021-00359-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine, through photo-elicitation, the personal and professional impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health professionals working with children and adolescents around the globe. METHODS We invited the submission of images collected about the pandemic between May and August 2020. We encouraged participants to yoke personal reflections or voice memos to their images. Using snowball sampling, we began with two invitations, including one to the graduates of a mentorship program continuously hosted since 2004 by the International Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP). We analyzed de-identified images and anonymized transcripts through iterative coding using thematic analysis informed by rich picture analysis and aided by NVivo software. RESULTS We collected submissions from child and adolescent mental health professionals (n = 134) working in 54 countries spread across the five continents. We identified four overarching domains with component themes that revealed both the commonality and the uniqueness of the pandemic experience around the globe: (1) Place (adjusting to emptiness and stillness; shifting timeframes; blending of spaces); (2) Person (disruption to life rhythms; emotional toll; positives of the pandemic); (3) Profession (changing practices; outreach efforts; guild pride-and guilt); and (4) Purpose (from pandemic to syndemic; from lamenting to embracing; planning toward a better tomorrow). CONCLUSIONS Photo-elicitation provided a disarming and efficient means to learn about individual, regional, and global similarities and differences regarding the professionals charged with addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents around the globe. These findings may help inform practice changes in post-pandemic times.
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- grid.47100.320000000419368710Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA
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- grid.7429.80000000121866389Public Health and Sociology, Inserm (Institut National de La Santé et de La Recherche Médicale) and CESP (Centre de recherche en Epidémiologie et Santé des Populations), Paris, France
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- grid.468637.80000 0004 0465 6592GGZ Drenthe (Geestelijke Gezondheids Zorg: Mental Health Care), Beilen, The Netherlands ,grid.4494.d0000 0000 9558 4598Center for Educational Development and Research in Health Sciences (CEDAR), University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- grid.38142.3c000000041936754XBioethics Program, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA USA
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- Center for Educational Development and Research in Health Sciences (CEDAR), University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands. .,Child Study Center, Yale School of Medicine, 230 South Frontage Road, New Haven, CT, 06520-7900, USA.
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Green EM, Spivak C, Dollahite JS. Early adolescent food routines: A photo-elicitation study. Appetite 2020; 158:105012. [PMID: 33132192 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2020.105012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Early adolescence (ages 10-14) encompasses a critical transition period in which food and nutrition decisions are shifting in important ways. Food routines are food-based activities that repeat across days, weeks, seasons, or lives. Examining routines can provide insight into how individuals are influenced in food choices. The objective of this study was to describe current influences on and experiences with food routines during early adolescence. In-depth interviews, using a photo-elicitation approach, were conducted with 30 participants (16 females; 14 males) in the United States. Participants took photos that were then used during the interview to describe food-related decisions and influences. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Analysis was guided by a grounded theory approach to identify emergent themes related to routines and resulted in the development of a conceptual model for early adolescent food routines. Participants identified a wide range of routines and three main themes emerged: family, settings, and meals/foods consumed. Some had highly established routines throughout the week, while others described routines only for certain meals or days. Several participants described increased control or the ability to modify routines around some eating episodes such as snacks, lunches, and weekend breakfasts. Findings revealed how participants viewed eating routines and provided information about food-and nutrition-related behaviors that can inform future research and practice. Early adolescents appear to have complex food routines influenced by structures and different amounts of control.
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- Erin M Green
- Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, Cornell University, Savage Hall- Room 214, 244 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States.
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, Cornell University, Savage Hall- Room 214, 244 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States.
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- Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University, Cornell University, Savage Hall- Room 214, 244 Garden Avenue, Ithaca, NY, 14853, United States.
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Mansfield R, Burton AE. Exploring the meaning of quality of life for assisted living residents: A photo-elicitation study. Geriatr Nurs 2020; 41:812-821. [PMID: 32522425 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Assisted living is a popular alternative to residential care, promoting independence and enabling self-care through a supportive living environment. Practitioner understanding of quality of life (QoL) experiences are vital to facilitate good physical and mental health in assisted living. An idiographic case study approach explored resident experiences by combining photo-elicitation and interpretive phenomenological analysis. QoL was understood through three themes: facilitation of identity coherence and transition, the essential nature of socialising, and perceptions of a supportive environment. Assisted living has the potential to act as a bearer for cues of identity continuity with nostalgic devices facilitating environment transition and limiting biographical disruption. Furthermore, opportunities for social contact offer a protective function for residents adapting to negative life challenges such as bereavement. To foster health and QoL in withdrawn residents' facilities should develop peer support programmes with benefits for both mentor and mentee.
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- R Mansfield
- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research & Centre for Health Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, Leek Road, ST4 2DF, UK
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- Staffordshire Centre for Psychological Research & Centre for Health Psychology, School of Life Sciences and Education, Staffordshire University, Leek Road, ST4 2DF, UK.
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Lecomte A, Zerrouk A, Sibeoni J, Khan S, Revah-Levy A, Lachal J. The role of food in family relationships amongst adolescents with bulimia nervosa: A qualitative study using photo-elicitation. Appetite 2019; 141:104305. [PMID: 31153876 DOI: 10.1016/j.appet.2019.05.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Revised: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Bulimia nervosa (BN) is a serious psychiatric disorder, with potentially dangerous complications. Family relationships play an important role in the way the condition develops or is perpetuated. The present study aims to better grasp the role of food in family interactions amongst teenagers with BN. Eleven interviews were carried out with five teenagers with BN aged from 16 to 18 and their parents, using photo-elicitation to carry out the qualitative investigation. A photograph of the table after a family meal, produced by the subject, was used as the basis for discussion. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to process the data. Our results were organised along two axes. The first describes the relationship between parent and child (the sharing of disarray about food between parent and child, food and the issue of children becoming autonomous from parents, food as a catalyser of conflict amongst other stressors). The second showcases relationships in the family as a group (the dining table as a likeness of family functioning, food at a crossroads between sharing and solitude). Our study showed that the dynamics in these families present differences from those of teenagers with anorexia nervosa, which must be taken into account. It confirmed the necessity of a systemic approach in addition to individual therapy (centred on the managing of emotions), and the benefits of creating occasions of family interaction which do not involve food to re-establish communication in the family relationships (including those with siblings).
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- Arthur Lecomte
- Université de Lorraine, 54000, Nancy, France; Centre Hospitalier de Jury, Maison des Adolescents de Metz, 57000, Metz, France.
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- Université de Lorraine, 54000, Nancy, France; Centre Hospitalier de Jury, Maison des Adolescents de Metz, 57000, Metz, France
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l'Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, 95100, Argenteuil, France; ECSTRRA Team, UMR-1153, Inserm, Paris Diderot University, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l'Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, 95100, Argenteuil, France; ECSTRRA Team, UMR-1153, Inserm, Paris Diderot University, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- AP-HP, Cochin Hospital, Maison de Solenn, Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, Paris, France; CESP, Fac. de médecine - Univ. Paris-Sud, Fac. de médecine, UVSQ, INSERM, Université Paris-Saclay, 94805, Villejuif, France
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Steenfeldt VO, Therkildsen M, Lind J. Nursing students' experiences of a challenging course: A photo-elicitation study. Nurse Educ Today 2019; 76:31-37. [PMID: 30763909 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2019.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The balance between lessons prepared to challenge the talented students and students who find the courses difficult is a recurrent dilemma in the Danish nurse education. Challenging talented students while pitching the learning appropriately for less able students is a recurring dilemma in education. In Danish nursing courses, the gap between these two kinds of student becomes particularly obvious in fifth semester theoretical courses. METHOD To provide knowledge of students' experiences of challenging courses a phenomenological approach was adopted. Nine fifth semester nursing students participated. Data were generated through photo-elicitation, which proceeded in two steps. Firstly, nursing students were invited to take photos of NO-situations, i.e. situations they considered to be boring, difficult, annoying or confusing, and YES-situations, which they considered to be cool, awesome, interesting, exciting, encouraging, etc. Secondly, the students presented their photos at a workshop, where they described the background of the photos. In reflecting teams, they reflected on the stories and discussed whether they recognised the situations and could relate them to their own experiences. The stories, reflections and discussions were audio recorded and transcribed. FINDINGS A phenomenological analysis revealed three themes. The first theme It is hard to crack the code was characterised by a feeling of insecurity in facing unknown words and concepts that were far from what they normally associated with nursing. The second theme When the students succeeded in cracking the code was characterised by the feeling of joy and relief when they grasped the meaning and understood the links to nursing practice. The third theme Sources of irritation and frustration was characterised by various disturbances, lack of mutual respect and practical challenges. The paper also adds to the field of elicitation methods the combination of photo-elicitation and reflecting teams.
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- University College Absalon, Trekroner Forskerpark 4, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark.
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- University College Absalon, Trekroner Forskerpark 4, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark.
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Krutt H, Dyer L, Arora A, Rollman J, Jozkowski AC. PhotoVoice is a feasible method of program evaluation at a center serving adults with autism. Eval Program Plann 2018; 68:74-80. [PMID: 29494812 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Revised: 01/15/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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The purpose of this small-scale pilot study, was to assess the feasibility of PhotoVoice as a participatory method of program evaluation for the Hussman Center for Adults with Autism (HCAA), a community-based center in greater Baltimore, MD. PhotoVoice is a data collection method that uses photography to give informants, in this case three adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the opportunity to voice their opinions, concerns, and ideas for programs they participate in. This participatory approach serves to empower individuals and communities, and increases the likelihood that the generated information will be used and recommendations will be implemented. Although some challenges to implementation have been described in the literature, PhotoVoice has also been shown to improve the quality and validity of findings. This benefit is especially relevant when targeting feedback from individuals such as those with ASD, whose voices have to date been underrepresented in the literature. In conducting a PhotoVoice pilot study, the researchers sought to determine its effectiveness as a data collection method and to identify potential roadblocks that may affect applicability to a larger study. Collected photographs and feedback allowed for rich analysis and interpretation. Researchers determined that PhotoVoice was a feasible participatory method of program evaluation that highlighted the strengths and capabilities of the community, and could enable informants to have a collaborative role in shaping a program designed to address their needs. Based on the outcomes of this pilot study, it is recommended that PhotoVoice be used in a larger population of adults with ASD.
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- Hannah Krutt
- Towson University, Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252, United States
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- Towson University, Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252, United States
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- Towson University, Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252, United States
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- Towson University, Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252, United States
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- Towson University, Department of Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252, United States.
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Sibeoni J, Costa-Drolon E, Poulmarc’h L, Colin S, Valentin M, Pradère J, Revah-Levy A. Photo-elicitation with adolescents in qualitative research: an example of its use in exploring family interactions in adolescent psychiatry. Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health 2017; 11:49. [PMID: 29042905 PMCID: PMC5629782 DOI: 10.1186/s13034-017-0186-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Photo-elicitation is a method used increasingly often in qualitative health research, and its positive effect on the research process is well established today. Photo-elicitation appears to facilitate verbalization and insight and to improve relationships between the researcher and participants, thereby enriching the quality of the data collected. Nonetheless, it is barely used at all in the field of adolescent psychiatry. With the aim of exploring the potential of these methods for research with adolescents receiving psychiatric care, we conducted a qualitative photo-elicitation data collection study with this population, asking them about family interactions around food. METHODS The data were collected from 15 adolescents and 17 parents during semi-structured interviews in which a photo taken by the adolescent served as the focus of discussion. Data were explored through inductive thematic analysis. RESULTS Photo-elicitation played a threefold role in this study: (1) it induced the teens' interest, thought, and pleasure, (2) it played a mediating function during the interviews, and (3) it enabled family interactions to be viewed from the adolescent's perspective. Three themes concerning family interactions were found: (1) parent-child relationship patterns, (2) the functioning of the family group, and (3) the adolescent's individual relation with food, that is, the issue of the adolescent's autonomy. CONCLUSIONS Photo-elicitation proved to be an innovative technique in qualitative research in the area of adolescent psychiatry, one that enriched the data and enabled the emergence of new themes in this field, related in particular to the process by which adolescents develop autonomy.
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- J. Sibeoni
- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, Argenteuil, France ,0000 0001 2217 0017grid.7452.4ECSTRA Team, UMR-1153, Inserm, Paris Diderot University, Sorbonne Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, Argenteuil, France ,0000 0001 2217 0017grid.7452.4ECSTRA Team, UMR-1153, Inserm, Paris Diderot University, Sorbonne Paris Cite, Paris, France
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, Argenteuil, France
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, Argenteuil, France
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, Argenteuil, France
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, Argenteuil, France
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- Service Universitaire de Psychiatrie de l’Adolescent, Argenteuil Hospital Centre, Argenteuil, France ,0000 0001 2217 0017grid.7452.4ECSTRA Team, UMR-1153, Inserm, Paris Diderot University, Sorbonne Paris Cite, Paris, France
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Oter-Quintana C, González-Gil T, Martín-García Á, Alcolea-Cosín MT. Photoelicitation: a useful tool to investigate management of the vulnerability of homeless women. Enferm Clin 2017. [PMID: 28625853 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2017.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIMS The proposal of the manuscript is to provide a methodological reflection on the use of photo-elicitation as a data gathering strategy to explore vulnerability management among homeless women. METHODS A grounded theory study was carried out. Photo elicitation was one of the data gathering techniques used between February 2015 and February 2017. Five women were selected through intentional sampling. All of them were over 18 years old and residents in 4 shelters within the Madrid Care for the Homeless network. Participants used disposable cameras or mobile phones to record their experiences living in the shelters or on the street through photographs. An interview was conducted with each participant in order to explore the meaning of the photos after they were developed. Data analysis comprised, firstly, describing the obvious content of the photos and, secondly, comparing it with the latent content provided by participants during the interviews. RESULTS Only 3 women finished the task. Through data analysis some theoretical proposals were discovered, which contributed to a deeper knowledge of some previously established categories and subcategories such as: "The good professionals", "The safe places in the street" and "The threats in the street". CONCLUSIONS Photo-elicitation enabled an approach to participants' experiences with minimal imposition, allowing them much of the control over the data production. However, it is a demanding technique that requires deep reflection before its implementation, on the part of both participants and researchers.
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- Cristina Oter-Quintana
- Sección Departamental de Enfermería, Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , Madrid, España.
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- Sección Departamental de Enfermería, Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , Madrid, España
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- Centro de Salud San Blas, Dirección Asistencial Sur, Gerencia Asistencial de Atención Primaria, Servicio Madrileño de Salud, Parla, Madrid, España
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- Sección Departamental de Enfermería, Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid , Madrid, España
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Photography can be an effective addition for education-based telehealth services delivered by an occupational therapist. In this study, photography was used as antecedent to telehealth sessions delivered by an occupational therapist focused on narrative learning about home safety. After taking photographs of past home safety challenges, six participants experienced three web-based occupational therapy sessions. Sessions were recorded and transcribed. Data were examined using content analysis. The content analysis identified the following themes: the value of photos to support learning; the value of narrative learning related to home safety education; and abstract versus concrete learners. Procedural findings are included to support future endeavors. Findings indicate that within a wellness context, home safety education for older adults can be delivered effectively via telehealth when using photography as a part of an occupational therapy intervention.
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- Lori E Breeden
- SCHOOL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, USA
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Hanson S, Guell C, Jones A. Walking groups in socioeconomically deprived communities: A qualitative study using photo elicitation. Health Place 2016; 39:26-33. [PMID: 26922515 DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2016.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2015] [Revised: 02/09/2016] [Accepted: 02/14/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Walking groups can benefit health but uptake is more likely amongst those who are socially well-situated and need them least. This study worked with a new walking group in a community in England with poor health and socio-economic indicators to understand non-participation and barriers to involvement. It used a qualitative approach. Participant generated photographs captured the physical and social environments in which they walked and these were used with semi-structured interviews to inductively explore walking group participation and the wider social context of walking. We found that prior to joining there were low expectations of any health benefit and walking groups were not viewed as ‘proper’ activity. The group format and social expectations presented a barrier to joining. Having joined participants described a developing awareness of the health benefits of walking. The shared sense of achieving health goals with others sustained the group rather than socialising, per se. We suggest that walking group participation is a complex social practice. Promoting walking groups as a social activity for this group of people may well have been counter-productive. Photo-elicited interviews explored physical and social environments for walking. Group walking was not viewed as effective exercise with health benefits. Group format and social expectations represented a barrier to these participants. The walking group was sustained by achievement of goals rather than sociability. Promoting walking groups as a social activity can be counter-productive.
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The use of visual methods is becoming increasingly common and accepted in health research. This paper explores the opportunities and constraints of using photo-based methods in the context of a community-based participatory research study on how to engage people living with HIV in conversations about a hospital's recently introduced harm reduction policy. Using a blended approach of photovoice and photo-elicited interviews, we provided participants (n = 16) with cameras and asked them to take a series of photos that "show how you feel about or have experienced harm reduction as a Casey House client." We reflect on methodological insights from the study to think through the process of doing photo-based work on a stigmatized topic in a small hospital setting by foregrounding: 1) how the act of taking photos assisted participants in visualizing connections between space, harm reduction, and substance use; 2) expectations of participation and navigating daily health realities; and 3) issues of confidentiality, anonymity and stigma in clinical settings. These reflections provide a case study on the importance of critically examining the process of engaging with photo-based methods. We conclude the paper by re-thinking issues of context and photo-based methods. Rather than viewing context as a neutral backdrop to apply a method, context should be viewed as an active force in shaping what can or cannot be done or produced within the space. Photo-based methods may offer an effective community-engagement strategy but may require modification for use in a clinical setting when working on a stigmatized topic with individuals with complex health care needs. Given the potential of visual methods as a community engagement strategy, research teams are advised to understand the entire process as a data collection opportunity so that these methods can be further explored in a variety of contexts.
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Affiliation(s)
- S Switzer
- Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University, Toronto, Canada.
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- Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, Carleton University, Canada; Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, Simon Fraser University, Canada
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- Casey House Hospital, Toronto, Canada; Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Canada
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- University of Toronto, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Canada
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