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Protocol for a meta-ethnographic study of the experience of loss and bereavement in fathers of children diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses
No full textThis study aims to provide an in-depth assembly of the current state of knowledge around fathers’
experiences of loss and bereavement following their children’s life-limiting conditions. Previous research has
predominantly explored the mothers’ experiences of bereavement and their emotional and psychosocial
needs, either explicitly or within ‘parent’ or ‘family’ samples. Fathers are often the forgotten parent. There
is an immediate call to understand fathers’ experiences to inform appropriate psychosocial interventions and
support channels
A question of authority
No full textThis study offers and example of ‘standing theology’ as distinguished from sitting theology and kneeling theology. This sermon was given at a service of Holy Eucharist on 27 September 2020 in St Mary’s Church, Menai Bridge, Anglesey. This was the third consecutive Sunday of the church being open for services since the first lockdown. The Gospel reading was Matthew 21: 23-32
Revisiting (inclusive) education in the postcolony
No full textAbstract: This article uses a dialogic approach to explore the complex state of education in the postcolony. It revisits the subject of educational inclusion (and exclusion) and interrogates different epistemological and systemic framings of what constitutes education and knowledge, and the effects that these have on the postcolonial educa- tional landscape. The authors ask troubling questions of the ways that the largely Eurocentric conceptualisations of these issues, and the baggage of colonial(ism/ity) can and do affect the design and delivery of education in these settings. The use of a metalogue as a methodological approach allows the contributors to jointly ponder the issues from different perspectives and positionalities, and in a way that honours their individual voices
A study protocol to explore and improve access to medical services and information for recently diagnosed elderly patients with cancer in rural settings
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LIS Neutrality: A Wittgensteinian Interpretation
No full textPurpose: This study builds on a first study by Macdonald and Birdi (2019) that argues the concept of neutrality within Library and Information Science (LIS) demands a sensitivity to context often omitted in existing literature. This study develops the conceptual architecture of LIS neutrality in a way that is more conducive to reconciling the contextual nuance found in within the first study.
Approach: The approach taken develops LIS neutrality through a Wittgensteinian lens. Two distinct ideas are explored. First, Wittgenstein’s notion of a “grammatical investigation” is used to map the varied contexts in which neutrality is used within professional practice. Liberal neutrality is explored as an analogy to lend plausibility to the concept’s heterogeneity. Second, Wittgenstein’s “family resemblance” develops the concept in a way that facilitates greater contextual understanding.
Findings: Three features of liberal neutrality literature: conceptual heterogeneity, distinct justifications for specific conceptions, and the possibility that neutrality may operate with limited scope, are applied to LIS neutrality. All three features successfully translate, leaving “latent conceptual space” to understand LIS neutrality as nuanced and multifaceted. Second, “family resemblance” also translates successfully, bringing its own pedagogical benefits.
Originality: This study’s originality lies in its development of LIS neutrality using a descriptive Wittgensteinian lens. Understanding the concept via this paradigm may facilitate a more productive discussion of LIS neutrality and pave the way for a new, less polarised, normative response to it
Investigating balance, gait, and physical function in people who have undergone thoracic surgery for a diagnosis of lung cancer: A mixed-methods study
No full textObjectives: Symptoms associated with lung cancer and thoracic surgery might increase fall risk. We aimed to investigate:
1) balance, gait and functional status in people post-thoracic surgery compared to healthy controls; 2) perceptions of
balance, gait and functional status.
Methods: Recruitment targeted older adults (≥50 years) who had undergone thoracic surgery for a diagnosis of lung
cancer in the previous 3 months, and healthy age-matched controls. Dynamic and static balance, gait velocity, kneeextension strength and physical activity levels were assessed using the BESTest, Kistler force plate, GAITRite system,
Biodex System 3 and CHAMPS questionnaire, respectively. Two-part semi-structured interviews were conducted postsurgery.
Results: Individuals post-surgery (n = 15) had worse dynamic balance and gait, and lower levels of moderate/vigorous
physical activity (MVPA) (all p 0.05). No
associations between BESTest and strength or physical activity existed post-surgery (p > 0.05). Three themes were
identified: 1) Symptoms affect daily activities; 2) Functional assessments alter perceptions of balance ability and 3) Open to
supervised rehabilitation.
Conclusion: Balance, gait and MVPA are impaired post-thoracic surgery, yet balance was not viewed to be important in
enabling activities of daily living. However, supervised rehabilitation was considered acceptable
