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Factors Influencing Staff Support for Sensory Device Use for People in Long-Term Care Settings
No full textResidents in long-term care settings do not receive adequate support for hearing and vision devices. This study aimed to identify factors influencing support for residents' daily use of hearing and vision devices. Semi-structured interviews with 23 staff were analyzed deductively to categorize data within the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation model of Behavior (COM-B), and then inductively to identify themes and subthemes within each domain guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework. Capability factors included a lack of skills in managing and maintaining sensory devices, interpersonal communication skills, and forgetting about device use. Opportunity factors included device management not being included on care task lists and inaccessible sensory devices. Staff reported a strong sense of duty and positive feelings about providing device support, reflecting high motivation.</p
Operational Fire Management System (OFMS):A Sensor-Integrated Framework for Enhanced Fireground Situational Awareness
No full textThis paper presents the design, development, and field testing of an Operational Fire Management System (OFMS) aimed at enhancing situational awareness and improving the safety and efficiency of firefighting operations. The system integrates real-time intelligence and remote monitoring to provide emergency management personnel and first responders with accurate information on vehicle location, communication status, and water level monitoring. Developed in collaboration with the Australian Capital Territory Rural Fire Service (ACT RFS), the OFMS prototype encompasses three core subsystems: the Monitoring and Environmental Sensing Subsystem (MESS), the Communication and Vital Monitoring Subsystem (CVMS), and the Command-and-Control Interface Subsystem (CCIS). MESS introduces a tilt-compensated ultrasonic algorithm for accurate water level estimation in moving fire trucks, CVMS leverages an open-source smartwatch with LoRa communication for real-time physiological tracking, and CCIS offers a cloud-based interface for live visualisation and coordination. Together, these subsystems form a practical and scalable framework for supporting frontline operations, particularly in rural firefighting contexts where vehicles are required to operate off-road and deliver large volumes of water to isolated locations. By providing real-time visibility of resource availability and crew status, the system strengthens operational coordination and decision-making in environments where connectivity is often limited. This paper discusses the design and implementation of the prototype, highlights key performance results, and outlines opportunities for future development, including improved environmental resilience, expanded sensor integration, and multi-agency interoperability. The findings confirm that the OFMS represents a novel and field-ready approach to fireground management, empowering firefighting teams to respond more effectively to emergencies and better protect lives, property, and the environment.</p
Psychologists’ Perspectives on Behavioral Versus Attachment- and Emotion-Focused Parenting Interventions
No full textAttachment- and emotion-focused parenting interventions (AE) and behavioral parenting training (BPT) are evidence-based approaches for reducing child mental health problems and have been widely disseminated across many countries. Notwithstanding this, popular media suggests a potential implementation drift from BPT, though there is a lack of empirical research supporting this claim. Given that providers are often gatekeepers to the quality and types of programs available to parents, this study aimed to provide an updated account of psychologists’ perspectives and attitudes regarding AE and BPT. Twenty-four psychologists, with various levels of training in parenting interventions, participated in semi-structured interviews. Interviews explored psychologists’ use and acceptability of AE and BPT for treating child mental health problems, including potential factors that may influence their acceptability. Through reflexive thematic analysis, we identified six main themes influencing psychologists’ implementation of parenting interventions. These included their professional training; affective experiences; values of safety and parent–child connection; societal parenting trends; beliefs about research and treatment tailoring; and systemic barriers. These findings provide a contemporary understanding on psychologists’ perceptions of AE and BPT. Although participants described an awareness of a perceived polarization between AE and BPT amongst psychologists in practice, many participants did not personally hold this view. Our results highlight the importance of considering provider-level factors—such as attitudes, affective experiences, and values—in future research and training on parenting interventions.</p
Leadership and burnout in an unexpected crisis: an autoethnography set within the context of the Covid-19 pandemic in Singapore.
No full textAn evaluation study of Singaporeans’ attitudes towards foreign skilled workers in Singapore: Covid transitional years
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