551 research outputs found
Sherry Crawford, Debbie Rotolo, and Marion Sell Oral History Interview
No full textDuring the tenure of Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman (1986-1995), Sherry Crawford, Debbie Rotolo, and Marion Sell all served as executive aides in the mayor\u27s office. Some of the topics they discuss include the mayor\u27s Model Cities Program, the United Way, Paint Your Heart Out, and downtown development issues. The interview ends with a discussion of various visiting dignitaries including Al Gore, Queen Elizabeth II, Richard Simmons, Bill Clinton, and author James Michener
Understanding the supportive care needs of glioma patients and their relatives: a qualitative longitudinal study
No full textBackground: Malignant cerebral glioma is a rare cancer but has a devastating impact
on patients and their families. In Scotland each year, around 450 people are diagnosed
with glioma. Prognosis is generally poor and treatment is essentially palliative. There is
a growing recognition that non-clinical aspects of care for both patients and their
families need to be acknowledged and integrated into health care provision in line with
a patient-focused ethos of care. Currently, there is relatively little research exploring the
psychosocial issues and needs of this patient group.
Aims: To give patients being investigated for malignant cerebral glioma and their
families the opportunity to describe their shared experiences of their illness journey and
voice their concerns and unmet needs. To examine how these experiences and needs
change over time as the patient progresses through the illness journey. To ascertain the
extent to which these needs are recognised and supported, taking into accounts
professionals’ views and making suggestions for steps forward in improving patients’
psychosocial care.
Methods: A total of 80 qualitative prospective longitudinal interviews (30 paired and
50 separate) were conducted with 26 people with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of
malignant cerebral glioma being treated at a regional hospital and 24 primary
relative/informal carers. Patients and carers were interviewed at the following five
times: leading up to diagnosis; following a formal diagnosis; around the end of initial
treatment (radiotherapy); at a designated six-month follow-up stage; and bereavement
interviews with carers. One-off interviews were carried out with 66 health
professionals (19 case-linked GPs and 47 other health, health-related and social care
professionals involved in patients' care). Interviews were recorded and transcribed
verbatim and analysed using the constant comparative method from a grounded theory
approach assisted by QSR NVivo Version 7. Findings: Distress, anxiety and shock were overwhelming reactions in the period
leading up to a diagnosis of glioma, making it difficult for participants to make sense of
their experience. Over time, participants employed a range of strategies in order to cope
with their diagnosis. Social and emotional support from professionals and friends,
family and other patients were vital in many cases but support often felt inadequate.
The role of information and the manner in which it was communicated was closely
linked to participants’ ability to cope. Information needs were variable but on the whole
patients and carers did not feel well informed. Dealing with cognitive and physical
symptoms of their illness and side effects of treatment inhibited patients’ ability to
resume their everyday activities. The lives of relatives were also affected as they
struggled to care for their loved ones. People with a diagnosis of glioma were faced
with the possibility of death from an early point in their illness trajectory and
awareness of this, coupled with ability to make sense of existential issues, varied across
participants. Issues around support, communication, information and palliative care
were considered to be important among health professionals involved in the care of
people with a diagnosis of glioma but provision fell short.
Conclusions: Concerns regarding information, communication and support reported
elsewhere in the literature are enduring in glioma patients and their relatives.
Reporting of unmet psychosocial and supportive care issues by patients and
recognition by professionals of the need to improve these dimensions of care for people
affected by glioma emphasises previous recommendations yet to be fully implemented
into patient care
A brief intervention in primary care for non-responders to bowel cancer screening - feasibility study in general practices in Lothian, Scotland
No full textDr Debbie Bird Rose
No full textAnthropologist and author, Dr Debbie Bird RoseDonated by David Ritchie, 22/06/2016Photographs of the Kenbi Handover 2016, the resolution of the 37 year Kenbi Land Claim over the Cox Peninsula. The handback, presided over by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, took place at Mandorah on 21 June 2016 and was attended by many of the people who had worked on, or been involved in the landclaim processes
Development of an evidence-based brief 'talking' intervention for non-responders to bowel screening for use in primary care: stakeholder interviews.
No full textBowel cancer is the third most common cause of cancer death worldwide. Bowel screening has been shown to reduce mortality and primary care interventions have been successful in increasing uptake of screening. Using evidence-based theory to inform the development of such interventions has been shown to increase their effectiveness. This study aimed to develop and refine a brief evidence-based intervention for eligible individuals whom have not responded to their last bowel screening invitation (non-responders), for opportunistic use by primary care providers during routine consultations.The development of a brief intervention involving a conversation between primary care providers and non-responders was informed by a multi-faceted model comprising: research team workshop and meetings to draw on expertise; evidence from the literature regarding barriers to bowel screening and effective strategies to promote informed participation; relevant psychological theory, and intervention development and behaviour change guidance. Qualitative telephone interviews with 1) bowel screening stakeholders and 2) patient non-responders explored views regarding the acceptability of the intervention to help refine its content and process.The intervention provides a theory and evidence-based tool designed to be incorporated within current primary care practice. Bowel screening stakeholders were supportive of the intervention and recognised the importance of the role of primary care. Interviews highlighted the importance of brevity and simplicity to incorporate the intervention into routine clinical care. Non-responders similarly found the intervention acceptable, valuing a holistic approach to their care. Moreover, they expected their primary care provider to encourage participation.A theory-based brief conversation for use in a primary care consultation was acceptable to bowel screening stakeholders and potential recipients, reflecting a health promoting primary care ethos. Findings indicate that it is appropriate to test the intervention in primary care in a feasibility study
Debbie Travis, Reigning Queen Of Renovations: An Entrepreneurial Case Study On Finding Your Hedgehog
No full textDebbie Travis, awarded the titled “Reigning Queen of Renovations” by TV host Regis Philbin, is an international television personality, best-selling author, interior designer, syndicated newspaper columnist and, most importantly, a beloved entrepreneurial icon in the home decorating industry around the world (The Naked Entrepreneur, 2013). Travis had a fast ride to the top decorating and design world, making the most of her opportunities as she went. With no formal decorating or design experience or training, Debbie was able to find her personal hedgehog. She went on to become an award-winning author, with all eight books becoming best sellers. Some of her notable titles include: The Painted House, Decorating Solutions, Weekend Projects, Living and Dining Rooms, Kids’ Rooms, Bedrooms, Kitchens and Baths, and Facelift (Debbie Travis, 2013). She started her own productive painting and design business, which set her off to be a leader in the paint and faux finishing design trend that was hitting North America (The Naked Entrepreneur, 2013). Following a very successful launch of her product line at Canadian Tire, Travis starred in her own television show, From the Ground Up with Debbie Travis. Double dipping in the house and home industry allowed Debbie to follow her two passions of television and home decorating while being very successful at both (Debbie Travis, 2013). When Travis was becoming a known personality in the decorating lifestyle industry, many people asked her, “How did you manage to get on Oprah?” Debbie’s answer was pretty simple, “I asked.” Travis was not afraid of the producers or talk show hosts saying, “No.” She figured there was no harm in asking. Her theory only proved to be successful as she was on all four shows with great success and response from the experience. With Travis’ unique background, Debbie is a sought after inspirational speaker for various women’s conventions, business organizations, and design and decorating shows around the globe. She is constantly looking for the next opportunity to add to her Debbie Travis ever-building empire
L’antiféminisme d’hier à aujourd’hui. Entretien croisé avec Mélissa Blais et Debbie Ging
No full textInternational audienceThis article reports on a joint interview with two researchers specializing in antifeminism : Mélissa Blais (author of a book on the 1989 antifeminist attack at Polytechnique in Quebec, reissued in 2024) and Debbie Ging (a long-time researcher on online antifeminist politics, the incel subculture, and the recruitment of boys and men into radical ideologies advocating male supremacy). They begin by sharing the experiences that led them to focus on this topic. Moving beyond a general overview of the antifeminist landscape, they shed light on the dynamics characterizing the phenomenon : its contemporary developments, its articulations with other reactionary movements, and its various manifestations. After exploring the ways in which antifeminism is shaped by – and shapes – feminism, the conversation addresses some of the challenges that feminist research faces when documenting it, as well as strategies for effectively resisting it without yielding to fear.Ce texte rend compte d’un entretien croisé, mené avec deux chercheuses spécialistes de l’antiféminisme, Mélissa Blais (autrice d’un ouvrage sur l’attentat antiféministe de Polytechnique survenu au Québec en 1989) et Debbie Ging (travaillant de longue date sur les politiques antiféministes en ligne, la sous-culture Incel et la radicalisation des garçons et des hommes dans des idéologies prônant la suprématie masculine). Elles y dévoilent tout d’abord les expériences les ayant conduites à travailler sur cet objet. Puis, dépassant le panorama de la nébuleuse antiféministe, elles éclairent les dynamiques qui caractérisent le phénomène : ses évolutions contemporaines, ses articulations avec d’autres mouvements réactionnaires et ses différentes manifestations. Après avoir rappelé la façon dont l’antiféminisme est transformé par et transforme le féminisme, l’échange aborde finalement certains défis que les recherches féministes ont à relever pour le documenter, mais aussi des pistes pour lutter efficacement contre l’antiféminisme et ne pas céder à la peur
Dean Debbie Bell: Extraordinary Administrator
No full textThis article pays tribute to the impactful leadership of Dean Debbie Bell at the University of Mississippi School of Law. The author highlights her decades-long commitment to legal education, administrative excellence, and student advocacy. Nowlin reflects on Bell’s ability to navigate complex institutional challenges with grace, integrity, and a deep sense of service. The article underscores her legacy in fostering inclusivity, academic rigor, and community within the law school. Ultimately, it presents Dean Bell as a model of quiet but transformative leadership in legal academia
‘A cry in the dark’: a qualitative exploration of living with cluster headache
No full textContext: Cluster headache is a rare primary headache disorder said to be one of the most painful conditions in existence. Limited evidence demonstrates cluster headache patients have difficulties securing adiagnosis and poor access to services. There is a gap in research around psychosocial needs, meaningthere are no evidence-based guidelines to inform optimal management of this patient group in primarycare.Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore the perspectives of cluster headache patients in the UnitedKingdom in order to suggest ways their care can be improved.Methods: It is an in-depth qualitative study involving telephone interviews with 15 participants with eitherchronic or episodic cluster headache. Semi-structured interviews (43–58minutes) were conducted,recorded and transcribed verbatim. Two researchers conducted thematic analysis to identify themes.Results: Participants described the impact cluster headache has on their quality of life. They also felt thelegitimacy of their disorder was questioned. This situation was often exacerbated by a reported lack ofawareness among General Practitioners (GPs), which negatively impacted their care in terms of diagnosis and access to treatments and specialists. They attempted to control the pain through treatments andavoiding triggers, often with detrimental consequences for their social contact and mental health.Conclusion: Findings indicate the need to improve the lived experience of cluster headache patients intwo key areas: (1) raising awareness of the disorder and its impact among GPs, and (2) extending carebeyond clinical treatment provision, supporting patients in self-management and addressing its psychosocial impact, with implications for the management of this group in primary care
Economic evaluation of a stratified transport method for Atlantic halibut (Hippoglossus hippoglossus) juveniles
No full textThe objective of this study was to evaluate a convenient, low-cost modification to conventional transfer methods for Atlantic halibut juveniles. A series of wire mesh cages were stacked within transport tanks creating a stratified transport system (STS), increasing the surface area for settlement and facilitating a more homogeneous distribution of halibut throughout the tank compared with the conventional insulated box (Unstructured, UTS). A stochastic cost-benefit analysis determined investment into a STS to be cost-effective, generating a mean benefit-cost ratio of 1.31 (95% CI, 0.68–2.00) after 2 years and a mean 5-year net present value of 85,176(9546,906–$125,630). The implementation of a STS was found to be technically feasible and economically efficient method to improve Atlantic halibut transport.Peter J. Sykes, Carol A. McClure, Debbie J. Martin-Robichaud, Charles G. Caraguel, K. Larry Hammel
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