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Grow up together! Lessons and perspectives from an international intervision group experience that begun during COVID-19 restrictions
Full text linkIntervision practice has been supported by various psychology organizations and practitioners. such need is rarely reinforced by everyday sport psychology practice with relevant literature limited in applied journals. Having organized an international intervision group for more than five years now – the first of its type to the best of our knowledge – we are suggesting a mode of operation serving the cause of such monthly online intervision meetings. In the current paper, each member dis-cusses their current practices, personal views and aspirations around the operations of this Internation Intervision Group(IIG). Based on a thematic analysis of these views, members provide clear suggestions on what works best (structure, topics,size, etc.) and how similar groups could be formed in the future. Collaboration, synergy, a non competitive ethos, genuine care, clear norms and freedom of speech are some of the cornerstones expressed by the group members. opportunities for best practices and cross fertilization of ideas using the international nature and frequent discussions of this IIG under an enthusiastic organizing leadership were also discussed, recommended and commended throughout this position statement related to works of this group of professionals
Experiences of the female nursing higher education workforce: a systematic integrative review
No full textBackground: Although nursing and midwifery are female-dominated professions, both in clinical practice and in higher education, men are disproportionately represented in leadership and senior positions. The objectives of this review
are to explore the lived experiences of the female nursing and midwifery higher education workforce to better understand barriers to progression.
Methods: A systematic search of nine databases from both health and education arenas identified relevant literature; this was appraised and thematically analysed using a structured approach.
Findings: Only seven articles were retrieved, revealing female nursing academics’ experiences relating to juggling multiple roles, the competitive culture of academia, lived experiences of benevolent sexism, and the importance of early career mentoring and female role models. The importance of the female voice and role models for students and the influence of this on the future workforce was also highlighted.
Conclusion: There is limited literature available examining women’s experiences as nursing educators (and none could be retrieved that related to midwifery). Findings corroborate female experiences from other industry sectors, particularly in relation to juggling roles and caring responsibilities impeding career progression. Benevolent sexism arose as a significant barrier to leadership within nursing education as the caring role is perceived as highly feminised
Predicting cyberbullying victimisation in emerging markets and developing countries using the Global School-Based Health Survey
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This study aimed to identify predictors of cyberbullying victimisation among adolescents and develop predictive models to support early intervention strategies.
Methods
Data from the Global School-based Health Surveys (2017–2021) were analysed, focusing on emerging markets and developing countries. A simple random sampling strategy was used to ensure equal representation across countries. A multivariable logistic regression model was applied to 26 variables to identify significant predictors of cyberbullying victimisation. Subsequently, machine learning techniques were used to develop predictive models.
Results
This logistic regression model was statistically significant (χ2(26)=507.96, p < 0.001), explaining 19.3 % of the variance with an AUROC of 0.758 (95 % CI, 0.739 to 0.778). Twelve variables, including being bullied on school property, female gender, peer victimisation, early sexual debut, alcohol consumption, and suicidal ideation, were identified as significant predictors. The best-performing predictive model, a randomly over-sampled random forest classifier, achieved 82 % accuracy and an AUROC of 0.83 (95 % CI, 0.81 to 0.85).
Conclusions
The study highlights key predictors of cyberbullying victimisation and demonstrates the potential of machine learning in developing accurate predictive models. However, reliance on self-reported data may introduce biases. Future research could integrate diverse data sources to enhance model accuracy and reliability
What is the current state of the research literature examining the impact of the Motor Neurone Disease journey on the couple relationship? a scoping review
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Motor neurone disease results in complex and disabling symptoms that give rise to significant and challenging care needs. While much of the care required is typically provided by the partner of the individual who has been diagnosed with MND, there are few studies which have investigated the impact of MND on the couple relationship.
Objectives
To establish the current state of the research literature examining the impact of MND on the couple relationship.
Methods
A scoping review was undertaken with thematic analysis used to synthesize the data.
Results
The scoping review identified fifteen studies which were thematically analysed to identify prominent themes. The following five themes were identified: adjusting to new roles; changes in communication and values; spouse wellbeing and health; changes to social relationships and intimacy changes.
Significance of results
This scoping review highlighted the impact of the MND disease trajectory on the couple relationship overall and on key areas of couple communication and functioning. These areas can be used to guide the Cambridge University Press Palliative & Supportive Care For Peer Review development of interventions and services that are tailored to the needs of couple relationships. Further understanding of the factors impacting the couple relationship on the MND journey and how to navigate these factors is critically warranted
Brown bear, brown bear, what can you see? exploring the tension between strategic choices and claimants’ voices in environmental litigation in the EU
Full text linkThis paper poses an important challenge to the growing trend of strategic environmental litigation in the EU: when making strategic choices about bringing, framing, and litigating claims, what becomes more important—being heard through strategically critical procedural choices or being true through ensuring that rights holders and the environment remain at the forefront of decision-making? There are many legal hurdles to bringing environmental claims and it is possible that the voice of the environment and those most adversely affected by its degradation is lost in the strategic legal decision-making. This study uses a small number unstructured scoping interviews with practitioners active in bringing litigation to the CJEU to inductively analyse voice and representation in strategic environmental litigation. This initial research indicates that there are areas which should be further explored. First, all of the practitioners brought up the issue of access to resources. This raises concerns about potential elitism. Second, practitioners highlighted that there are numerous strategic choices made during case selection and framing which could affect how voices are heard. Finally, practitioners felt strongly that admissibility rules have a negative impact on claimants’ voices. Challenges in legal standing and establishing individual harm or direct concern have an enormous impact on what claims are heard and how they are heard
Psychometric properties of a Saudi Arabian version of the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R)
Full text linkBackground: Maternal outcomes are closely associated with birth satisfaction, and the Birth Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BSS-R), a concise, multidimensional self-report measure, has undergone translation and validation internationally. However, research on birth satisfaction in Saudi Arabia is scarce. The absence of valid Arabic-language tools for the Saudi population may impede critical research on this topic, necessitating the translation and use of psychometrically sound instruments for measuring birth satisfaction in Saudi women.
Objective: This study aimed to translate and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Saudi Arabian version of the BSS-R (SA-BSS-R).
Methods: A total of 218 Saudi women participated in the study, and psychometric analysis of the translated SA-BSS-R involved confirmatory factor analysis, divergent validity analysis, and known-group discriminant validity assessment within a cross-sectional study design.
Results: The three-factor BSS-R measurement model displayed poor fit, and internal consistency fell below the threshold value. Additionally, it was observed that women undergoing an episiotomy had significantly lower overall SA-BSS-R scores.
Conclusion: The SA-BSS-R manifested atypical measurement properties in this population. Despite insightful observations related to episiotomy, the identified measurement shortcomings highlight the need for a more robust and culturally sensitive translation to enhance measurement characteristics
Exploring the perspectives of healthcare professionals concerning the use and utility of the hospital gown to develop theoretically informed behaviour change interventions
Full text linkThe tenets of dignity, safety and privacy are potentially challenged when patients are required to remove their own clothes and wear the hospital gown for medical procedures. This study adopted a mixed method analysis informed by the theoretical domains framework (TDF) of healthcare professionals’ (HCPs’) perspectives (n = 2264) and experiences in relation to the use and utility of the gown. HCPs’ perspectives in relation to the impact of wearing the hospital gown on patient wellbeing and suggested alternatives and/or improvements to the gown were explored. Findings revealed that the gown was often used when it was not medically necessary. The categories of meaning and associated TDF domains were: (1) Adverse impact on patient wellbeing (emotion); (2) Lack of dignity (beliefs about consequences); (3) Increased sense of dependency and vulnerability (social role and identity); (4) Hinders patient autonomy and recovery (beliefs about consequences & reinforcement); (5) Reduced patient mobility (beliefs about consequences); (6) Feeling institutionalised (environmental context and resources), and (7) Positive impact (optimism). The need for alternatives and/or modifications to the gown with a focus on a person centred approach to its design was emphasised. Obstacles to staff promoting alternatives to the gown and challenges to making institutional changes were identified. Behavioural change interventions aimed at HCPs’ practices associated with the use of the gown are recommended to challenge cultural norms and practices associated with the gown and to improve the patient experienc
Transforming Integrated Care Through Co-production: A Systematic Review Using Meta-ethnography
Full text linkIntroduction: There is a requirement for health and care systems and services to work on an equitable basis with people who use and provide integrated care. In response, co-production has become essential in the design and transformation of services. Globally, an array of approaches have been implemented to achieve this. This unique review explores multi-context and multi-method examples of co-production in integrated care using an exceptional combination of methods.
Aim: To review and synthesise evidence that examines how co-production with service users, unpaid carers and members of staff can affect the design and transformation of integrated care services.
Methods: Systematic review using meta-ethnography with input from a patient and public involvement (PPI) co-production advisory group. Meta-ethnography can generate theories by interpreting patterns between studies set in different contexts. Nine academic and four grey literature databases were searched for publications between 2012–2022. Data were extracted, analysed, translated and interpreted using the seven phases of meta-ethnography and PPI.
Findings: A total of 2,097 studies were identified. 10 met the inclusion criteria. Studies demonstrated a variety of integrated care provisions for diverse populations. Co-production was most successful through person-centred design, innovative planning, and collaboration. Key impacts on service transformation were structural changes, accessibility, and acceptability of service delivery. The methods applied organically drew out new interpretations, namely a novel cyclic framework for application within integrated care.
Conclusion: Effective co-production requires a process with a well-defined focus. Implementing co-delivery, with peer support, facilitates service user involvement to be embedded at a higher level on the ‘ladder of co-production’. An additional step on the ladder is proposed; a cyclic co-delivery framework. This innovative and operational development has potential to enable better-sustained person-centred integrated care services
Higher education enrolment as a risk factor for somnolence and hypersomnolence
Full text linkThis study aimed to compare the prevalence of somnolence and hypersomnolence between a higher education student and non-student sample. Hershner and Chervin [Hershner in Nat sci sleep 10.2147/NSS.S62907, 2014] defined somnolence as lapses into drowsiness, consequently leading to the inability to maintain alertness. This definition aligns with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s (AASM) definition [Berry in Am Acad Sleep Med 176:2012, 2012]. Hypersomnolence differs from this, as suggested by Lammers et al. [Lammers in Sleep Med Rev 52, 101306, 2020], and refers to the experience of excessive daytime sleepiness. It is commonly observed that individuals enrolled in higher education courses often experience somnolence and hypersomnolence; however, it is currently unclear whether this is more prevalent in students compared to the general population. An online survey was administered to 202 participants measuring somnolence, hypersomnolence, sleep quality, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbance, sleep duration, circadian preference, and daytime dysfunction. 94 participants were non-students, and 108 were enrolled in higher education. Significant differences were found between student and non-student samples for somnolence but not for hypersomnolence. Furthermore, within the non-student sample a multiple linear regression demonstrated that hypersomnolence was predicted by daytime dysfunction. The results suggest that there are differences in the predictors of somnolence and hypersomnolence between a student and non-student sample. Consequently, this study highlights that students experience hypersomnolence and somnolence differently to their non-student counterparts. Thus, warranting the need for further investigating within this unique population
Selling world-class education: British private schools, whiteness and the soft-sell technique
Full text linkEducation-UK and British private schools more specifically are often framed as a global brand of ‘world-class’ quality. However, the increased competition within the international education market has meant British private schools cannot rest on their laurels but instead must continue to project their ‘world-classness’ in a way that does not diminish their brand image. Drawing on interviews of parents and key gatekeepers, this paper examines how British private schools in Nigeria (BPS-NIG) and British private boarding schools in the UK (BPBS-UK) evoked and projected their supposed world-classness through the strategic use of white symbolism and the expensive admission process. The paper contends that the latter are types of soft-sell marketing techniques utilised by BPS-NIG and BPBS-UK to sell British schools without imperilling their brand image. The paper concludes by drawing attention to the racial implication of framing whiteness and white British specifically as synonymous with high-quality, ‘world-class’ education