E. B. Salafia, Maegan E. Jones, Judith Mergen, Emma L. Johnson, Kerrie C. Leonard
Abstract Introduction: Although Barbies are heavily criticized for their unattainable bodies, research has not thoroughly examined the long-lasting effects of playing with Barbies in childhood on women’s later body image. In the present study, we examined whether the frequency of play with Barbies, number of Barbies owned, enjoyment when playing with Barbies, and age at first play with Barbies were associated with women’s body dissatisfaction, drive for thinness, and dieting behaviors. Methods: Female young adults (n=68) who had played with Barbies as children responded to surveys. Results: We found that only age at first play with Barbies in childhood was associated with greater drive for thinness in adulthood; no other Barbie variable was associated with body image. Conclusions: These findings suggest that girls who begin playing with Barbies at a young age may be susceptible to developing a greater internalization of the thin ideal. It is important that girls and parents be aware that Barbies do not represent an ideal body to match. Keywords: Barbie; dolls; disordered eating; drive for thinness
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Introduction: Venous leg ulcers have an impact on individuals’ perspectives of pain, time, and hope. Community nurses seek to provide person-centred care to patients living with venous leg ulcers. There is a paucity of research exploring individuals’ experiences while living with leg ulcers, specifically their insights into the role of a neuromuscular electrostimulation medical device (geko™). Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive approach and telephone interviews, seven participants shared their experiences living with venous leg ulcers and when using a geko™ device. Research ethics was approved, and informed client consent obtained. Thematic analysis method was utilized to analyze the data. Interviews were typed verbatim and analysis focused on a data-driven approach, leading themes emerged. Results: Participants described regular use of pain medications. They described the concept of ‘time’ from the onset of the venous leg ulcer, through wound reoccurrences, and treatments. Participants described feeling hopeful the geko™ device would support wound healing and assist the wound to become smaller and heal faster. Conclusions: This small qualitative study adds to a growing body of literature focused on the role of the geko™ adjunctive therapy in venous leg ulcer healing. More research is needed to understand the role of adjunctive therapies as they may offer patients' hope and create optimism toward wound healing as part of multi-modal treatment approach. Keywords: geko™, individual perspectives, qualitative descriptive, pain, time, hope
{"title":"Patients’ Perspectives of Pain, Time, and Hope When Living with Venous Leg Ulcers and Using the geko™ Device: A Qualitative Descriptive Inquiry.","authors":"J. Kuhnke, Sandi Maxwell","doi":"10.35831/JKSM","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35831/JKSM","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Venous leg ulcers have an impact on individuals’ perspectives of pain, time, and hope. Community nurses seek to provide person-centred care to patients living with venous leg ulcers. There is a paucity of research exploring individuals’ experiences while living with leg ulcers, specifically their insights into the role of a neuromuscular electrostimulation medical device (geko™). \u0000Methods: Using a qualitative descriptive approach and telephone interviews, seven participants shared their experiences living with venous leg ulcers and when using a geko™ device. Research ethics was approved, and informed client consent obtained. Thematic analysis method was utilized to analyze the data. Interviews were typed verbatim and analysis focused on a data-driven approach, leading themes emerged. \u0000Results: Participants described regular use of pain medications. They described the concept of ‘time’ from the onset of the venous leg ulcer, through wound reoccurrences, and treatments. Participants described feeling hopeful the geko™ device would support wound healing and assist the wound to become smaller and heal faster. \u0000Conclusions: This small qualitative study adds to a growing body of literature focused on the role of the geko™ adjunctive therapy in venous leg ulcer healing. More research is needed to understand the role of adjunctive therapies as they may offer patients' hope and create optimism toward wound healing as part of multi-modal treatment approach. \u0000Keywords: geko™, individual perspectives, qualitative descriptive, pain, time, hope","PeriodicalId":265900,"journal":{"name":"Spotlight on Exploratory Research in Health","volume":"50 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133669140","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tishra Beeson, Jill C. Hoxmeier, Casey Mace Firebaugh, M. Madlem
Introduction: Online learning is increasingly common in university programmatic offerings, particularly in fields that often require human or social services such as public health. Academic Service Learning (ASL) is a strategy frequently implemented in traditional, face-to-face courses to promote community and civic engagement and to improve learning outcomes for students by connecting coursework to the related professional field. Given the ubiquity of online courses, however, more needs to be known about the role ASL can play in the web-based classroom. Methods: In 2016-2017, a pilot study was conducted to determine student perceptions toward ASL including civic engagement, course satisfaction, and satisfaction with ASL experiences using a mixed-methods design. Participants (n=32) were students enrolled in two health related undergraduate courses that required a service learning project. Results: The findings suggest that students’ ASL experience is generally positive and is expressed in a variety of ways. There are several challenges, to implementing ASL in the online course setting that should be considered. Conclusions: This paper presents student feedback and explores challenges and opportunities presented by offering ASL experiences in the online classroom, particularly in health and human services academic disciplines. Keywords: Academic Service Learning, Online Learning, Online Andragogy, Public Health Education
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Pub Date : 2019-08-26DOI: 10.35831/sor.erh.08262019kz
Kristina Zawaly, N. Kerse, L. Tippett, S. Buetow
Introduction: To estimate the cognitive-load of self-reported physical and cognitive activities by New Zealand’s (NZ) indigenous population (Māori) and non‑Māori from the Life and Living in Advanced Age‑Cohort Study New Zealand (LiLACS NZ). Methods: Three-round panel Delphi exercise in NZ involving six panellists across an expert rater group and a peer-rater agroup of Māori and non‑Māori respectively, via web-based and face‑to‑face discussion. Results: In Round i (pre-Delphi exercise) the investigator group, gathered and categorised data from LiLACS NZ and developed a 9-point Likert-scale to rate the cognitive-load. Round ii panellists each rated the cognitive‑load of each activity. If a priori specified criteria were not met, then round iii involved a face‑to‑face meeting to discuss and re-rate activities on which consensus was lacking. Conclusions: Māori reached consensus in round ii while non‑Māori did so in round iii. Panellists provided a formal consensus-based cognitive-load rating for 181 activities separately for Māori and non‑Māori. Keywords: three to five keywords: Delphi Technique, physical activity, ageing, cognitive activity
{"title":"Cognitive-load of activities for Māori and non-Māori: a New Zealand consensus","authors":"Kristina Zawaly, N. Kerse, L. Tippett, S. Buetow","doi":"10.35831/sor.erh.08262019kz","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35831/sor.erh.08262019kz","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: To estimate the cognitive-load of self-reported physical and cognitive activities by New Zealand’s (NZ) indigenous population (Māori) and non‑Māori from the Life and Living in Advanced Age‑Cohort Study New Zealand (LiLACS NZ).\u0000Methods: Three-round panel Delphi exercise in NZ involving six panellists across an expert rater group and a peer-rater agroup of Māori and non‑Māori respectively, via web-based and face‑to‑face discussion.\u0000Results: In Round i (pre-Delphi exercise) the investigator group, gathered and categorised data from LiLACS NZ and developed a 9-point Likert-scale to rate the cognitive-load. Round ii panellists each rated the cognitive‑load of each activity. If a priori specified criteria were not met, then round iii involved a face‑to‑face meeting to discuss and re-rate activities on which consensus was lacking.\u0000Conclusions: Māori reached consensus in round ii while non‑Māori did so in round iii. Panellists provided a formal consensus-based cognitive-load rating for 181 activities separately for Māori and non‑Māori.\u0000Keywords: three to five keywords: Delphi Technique, physical activity, ageing, cognitive activity","PeriodicalId":265900,"journal":{"name":"Spotlight on Exploratory Research in Health","volume":"137 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-08-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127478822","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2019-07-01DOI: 10.35831/SOR.ERH.07052019SK
Stephanie M. Knollhoff, J. Searle
Abstract Introduction: Adherence to a swallowing exercise protocol and a common compliance barrier, oral pain, was evaluated and described. Methods: A four-week dysphagia exercise program was completed by 12 individuals with a history of base of tongue cancer who were experiencing latent dysphagia. Adherence to a dysphagia exercise program was quantified. Focused outcome measures on oral pain related to dysphagia exercises and exercise related sense of effort were also included. Results: Moderate to strong adherence was reported by 75% of participants. Overall, 78.9% of exercise sessions were completed. Individuals reported little to no pain associated with dysphagia exercises throughout protocol participation. Conclusions: Routine reminders and establishment of a tracking method supported adherence with a dysphagia exercise protocol. Oral pain and sense of effort associated with completing oral and dysphagia exercises were not demonstrated to be barriers to participation in a dysphagia exercise program in people who are several years post radiation therapy completion. Keywords: dysphagia, oropharyngeal cancer, latent dysphagia, swallowing exercises
{"title":"Adherence to a Dysphagia Exercise Program by Oropharyngeal Cancer Survivors","authors":"Stephanie M. Knollhoff, J. Searle","doi":"10.35831/SOR.ERH.07052019SK","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.35831/SOR.ERH.07052019SK","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract\u0000Introduction: Adherence to a swallowing exercise protocol and a common compliance barrier, oral pain, was evaluated and described.\u0000\u0000Methods: A four-week dysphagia exercise program was completed by 12 individuals with a history of base of tongue cancer who were experiencing latent dysphagia. Adherence to a dysphagia exercise program was quantified. Focused outcome measures on oral pain related to dysphagia exercises and exercise related sense of effort were also included.\u0000\u0000Results: Moderate to strong adherence was reported by 75% of participants. Overall, 78.9% of exercise sessions were completed. Individuals reported little to no pain associated with dysphagia exercises throughout protocol participation.\u0000\u0000Conclusions: Routine reminders and establishment of a tracking method supported adherence with a dysphagia exercise protocol. Oral pain and sense of effort associated with completing oral and dysphagia exercises were not demonstrated to be barriers to participation in a dysphagia exercise program in people who are several years post radiation therapy completion. \u0000\u0000Keywords: dysphagia, oropharyngeal cancer, latent dysphagia, swallowing exercises","PeriodicalId":265900,"journal":{"name":"Spotlight on Exploratory Research in Health","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114352195","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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