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Health Promot Pract ; 24(6): 1237-1245, 2023 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36146950

ABSTRACT

Schools have been identified as a promising setting for promoting physical activity (PA). Yet, to realize changes at the population level, successful school-based PA programs need to go to scale. The Svendborgproject is an effective school-based program promoting additional physical education (PE) lessons. The aim of this study is to determine program fidelity across different school groups, representing early and late adopters of the Svendborgproject, and how these are adapting the intervention. Three different school groups were identified, covering the original intervention schools and two groups of late adopters consisting of four former control schools, and five normal schools without any previous connection to the program. A PE teacher questionnaire (n = 122) was used to determine school fidelity. The results show that, while the original intervention schools have implemented the program with the highest fidelity, all schools have implemented the program with medium to high fidelity. It is suggested that having front-runner schools achieving early success with the program both strengthens political project support and provides strategies to back late adopters' implementation of the program. Furthermore, results from the current study suggest that continual promotion of the program by school heads is less important if support is established at the structural and organizational macro level. Finally, we highlight the importance of scaling up organizational capacity when scaling up program reach to assure a workable balance between fidelity and improving the fit to specific contexts.


Subject(s)
Exercise , Schools , Humans , Program Evaluation , Longitudinal Studies , School Health Services , Health Promotion/methods
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Front Digit Health ; 4: 869790, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36120711

ABSTRACT

Physical activity (PA) is associated with preserved age-related body and brain health. However, PA quantification can vary. Commercial-grade wearable monitors are objective, low burden tools to capture PA but are less well validated in older adults. Self-report PA questionnaires are widely accepted and more frequently used but carry inherent limitations. We aimed to compare these commonly used PA measures against one another and examine their convergent validity with a host of relevant outcomes. We also examined the factors that drive differences in PA self-reporting styles in older adults. 179 older adults completed 30-day Fitbit Flex2™ monitoring and reported PA levels via two widely used PA questionnaires: PASE and CHAMPS-METs (metabolic expenditure calories burned). Participants also completed measures of cardiometabolic (hypertension diagnosis, resting heart rate, A1C levels), cognitive (memory, processing speed, executive functioning), and brain MRI (medial temporal lobe volume) outcomes. The discrepancy between objective Fitbit monitoring and self-reported PA was evaluated using a sample-based z difference score. There were only modest relationships across all PA metrics. Fitbit step count demonstrated a stronger association with the PASE, whereas Fitbit calories burned was more strongly associated with CHAMPS-MET. Fitbit outcomes had more consistent convergence with relevant outcomes of interest (e.g., cardiometabolic and brain health indices) when compared to subjective measures; however, considerable heterogeneity within these associations was observed. A higher degree of overreporting was associated with worse memory and executive performances, as well as hypertension diagnoses. We build on prior findings that wearable, digital health indicators of PA demonstrate greater construct validity than self-report in older adults. We further show important clinical features (e.g., poorer cognitive status) of older adults that could contribute to a higher level of overreporting on self-report measures. Characterization of what PA measures truly operationalize will help elucidate relationships between most relevant facets of PA and outcomes of interest.

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J Anal Psychol ; 66(3): 411-428, 2021 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34231902

ABSTRACT

This paper contains reflections on the use of the imagination in technologically-mediated therapy and analysis. As part of the individuation process the psyche is seen as needing to adapt to new technological ways of communicating. The notion of a technologically-mediated self is posited describing a self which can only be apprehended through, and by, the use of telecommunications. This self is seen as identical to the in-person self, a subset, or superset of it. There is a revisioning of our notions of the container and the field in this work performed through technological-mediation. The need to engage the imagination in approaching this kind of work is emphasized in order to create an imaginal play-space in which the body will be deeply affected. Some thoughts on how the process of individuation might look through such analytic work is presented.


Cet article contient des réflexions sur l'utilisation de l'imagination dans la thérapie et l'analyse pratiquées par la médiation de la technologie. En tant que partie intégrante du processus d'individuation, la psyché est considérée comme devant s'adapter à de nouvelles façons de communiquer, basées sur la technologie. La notion d'un soi atteint par la médiation de la technologie est postulée, un soi qui ne peut être appréhendé que par le biais de l'utilisation des télécommunications. Ce soi est considéré comme étant identique au soi dans la personne; un sous-ensemble, ou un sur-ensemble. L'article présente une révision de nos notions de contenant et de champ quand on travaille avec la médiation de la technologie. Il souligne le besoin de mobiliser l'imagination quand on aborde ce genre de travail afin de créer un espace imaginal de jeu dans lequel le corps sera profondément affecté. Il propose quelques pensées sur comment le processus d'individuation pourrait se présenter au travers d'un tel travail analytique.


El presente trabajo contiene reflexiones sobre el uso de la imaginación en terapia y análisis mediado por la tecnología. Como parte del proceso de individuación, la psique necesita adaptarse a nuevos modos tecnológicos de comunicación. Se propone la noción de un self mediado-tecnológicamente, al describir a un self que solamente puede ser aprehendido a través y por el uso de las telecomunicaciones. Este self es considerado como idéntico al self presencial, una parte o una versión mayor del mismo. Se presenta una revisión de nuestras nociones acerca del campo y del espacio de contención en este trabajo realizado a través de la mediación tecnológica. Se enfatiza la necesidad de comprometer a la imaginación al abordar esta forma de trabajo, para crear un espacio de juego-imaginal, en el cual el cuerpo estará profundamente afectado. Se presentan algunas reflexiones acerca de cómo podría mirarse el proceso de individuación a través de dicho trabajo.


Subject(s)
Individuation , Telecommunications , Humans , Imagination
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J Gastroenterol ; 56(8): 758-768, 2021 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34143312

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: No prediction scores for the mortality of both inpatients and outpatients who developed nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) without endoscopic findings have been established. We aimed to derive and validate a novel prediction score for in-hospital mortality. METHODS: We conducted a three-stage, multicenter retrospective study. In the derivation stage, patients with nonvariceal UGIB at six institutions were enrolled to derive the prediction score by logistic regression analysis. External validation of the score was performed to analyze discrimination by patients at six other institutions. Then the performance of this score was compared with that of four existing scores. RESULTS: We enrolled 1380 and 825 patients in the derivation and validation cohorts, respectively. A prediction score (CHAMPS-R Score) comprising seven variables (Charlson Comorbidity Index ≥ 2, in-hospital onset, albumin < 2.5 g/dL, altered mental status, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status ≥ 2, steroids, and rebleeding) with equal-weight scores was established, with high discriminative ability in both derivation and validation cohorts (c statistic, 0.91 and 0.80, respectively). When rebeeding was excluded from the score (an onset model; CHAMPS Score), this score also achieved high discriminative ability (c statistic, 0.90 and 0.81, respectively). The prediction scores had significantly higher discriminative ability than the Glasgow Blatchford Score, AIMS65, ABC Score, and clinical Rockall Score in both cohorts (all, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: We derived and externally validated prediction scores for in-hospital mortality in patients with nonvariceal UGIB. The CHAMPS Score might be optimal for managing such patients. Its mobile application is freely available ( https://apps.apple.com/app/id1565716902 for iOS and https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hatta.CHAMPS for Android).


Subject(s)
Hemorrhage/diagnosis , Hospital Mortality/trends , Upper Gastrointestinal Tract/abnormalities , Aged , Cohort Studies , Female , Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/mortality , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prognosis , ROC Curve , Retrospective Studies , Risk Assessment/methods , Severity of Illness Index , Upper Gastrointestinal Tract/physiopathology
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J. psicanal ; 53(99): 121-126, jul.-dez. 2020. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, Index Psychology - journals | ID: biblio-1287061

ABSTRACT

Esta apresentação - não apresentada, por causa da irrupção da atual pandemia - pretende resgatar a inquietação que está na origem da teoria dos campos: a de que as distintas escolas de psicanálise talvez possuam uma função terapêutica comum. Para isso, esboça um estudo sobre a noção de diferença.


This presentation - not presented, due to the outbreak of the current pandemic - aims to rescue the suspicion that is at the origin of the Multiple Fields Theory: that the different schools of psychoanalysis may have a common therapeutic function. For that, it outlines a study on the notion of difference.


Esta presentación, no presentada debido al brote de la pandemia actual, tiene la intención de rescatar la inquietud que es el origen de la Teoría de los Campos: que las diferentes escuelas de psicoanálisis pueden tener una función terapéutica común. Para eso, delinea un estudio sobre la noción de diferencia.


Cet exposé - dont l'exposition est empêchée par la pandémie actuelle - compte récupérer la préoccupation qui est à l'origine de la Théorie des Champs: celle selon laquelle les différentes écoles de psychanalyse peuvent avoir une fonction thérapeutique en commun. Pour cela, on élabore une étude sur la notion de différence.


Subject(s)
Psychoanalysis
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Reprod Health ; 17(1): 120, 2020 Aug 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32787868

ABSTRACT

Globally, more than 5 million stillbirths and neonatal deaths occur annually. For many, the cause of death (CoD) is unknown. Minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS) has been increasingly used in postmortem examinations for ascertaining the CoD in stillbirths and neonates. Our study compared the counseling and consent methods used in MITS projects in five countries in Africa and south Asia. Key informant interviews were conducted with researchers to describe the characteristics and backgrounds of counselors, the environment and timing of consent and perceived facilitators and barriers encountered during the consent process. Counselors at all sites had backgrounds in social science, psychology and counseling or clinical expertise in obstetrics/gynecology or pediatrics. All counsellors received training about techniques for building rapport and offering emotional support to families; training duration and methods differed across sites. Counselling environments varied significantly; some sites allocated a separate room, others counselled families at the bedside or nursing stations. All counsellors had a central role in explaining the MITS procedure to families in their local languages. Most sites did not use visual aids during the process, relying solely on verbal descriptions. In most sites, parents were approached within one hour of death. The time needed for decision making by families varied from a few minutes to 24 h. In most sites, extended family took part in the decision making. Because many parents wanted burial as soon as possible, counsellors ensured that MITS would be conducted promptly after receiving consent. Barriers to consent included decreased comprehension of information due to the emotional and psychological impact of grief. Moreover, having more family members engaged in decision-making increased the complexity of counselling and achieving consensus to consent for the procedure. While each site adapted their approach to fit the context, consistencies and similarities across sites were observed.


Subject(s)
Cause of Death , Counseling/methods , Informed Consent , Perinatal Death , Stillbirth , Adult , Bangladesh , Child , Ethiopia , Female , Humans , India , Infant, Newborn , Kenya , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures , Pakistan , Pregnancy
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Can J Occup Ther ; 87(2): 117-126, 2020 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31896281

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND.: The existing literature on the effectiveness of interventions targeting vision, visual-perceptual impairments following acquired brain injury (ABI) is scarce and unlinked to occupational performance. PURPOSE.: To explore current occupational therapy practice in vision-rehabilitation among adults with ABI in Canada, and to determine the evidence-practice gaps. METHODS.: An online survey was made available through the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT) website, and disseminated to seven public healthcare institutions in Quebec. The survey collected respondent demographic information, and the types and frequency of treatments delivered. Descriptive statistics were conducted to determine interventions' frequency. Participant comments were collected and grouped into recurring themes. FINDINGS.: Over half (55%) of respondents regularly use evidence-based interventions when addressing visual acuity (VA) and visual field (VF) deficits, but only very few (3%) use it when dealing with oculomotor function and visual stress impairments. IMPLICATIONS.: Results gave a glimpse of interventions used and suggested the need for further research in vision rehabilitation.


Subject(s)
Brain Injuries/complications , Occupational Therapy/organization & administration , Vision Disorders/etiology , Vision Disorders/rehabilitation , Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Socioeconomic Factors , Visual Acuity/physiology , Visual Fields/physiology , Visual Perception/physiology
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Rev. psicol. polit ; 19(spe): 146-172, dez. 2019. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS, Index Psychology - journals | ID: biblio-1099265

ABSTRACT

O rompimento da barragem de Fundão, pertencente às empresas Samarco, BHP Billiton e Vale provocou o maior desastre socioambiental do país. A lama de rejeitos de minérios de percorreu a extensão do Rio Doce até o mar, causando diversos danos ambientais, sociais, econômicos e culturais. Este estudo analisa as estratégias de ação das comunidades atingidas no território capixaba, e as instâncias do sistema de governança do desastre para compreender quais os recursos e interações potencialmente avançam na luta por seus direitos. Em vista disso, o artigo explora aspectos jurídicos do desastre através dos dispositivos extrajudiciais que organizam a gestão da recuperação e reparação dos danos. A teoria dos campos é operacionalizada para compreender o cenário de negociação, estratégias de cooperação, coalização e contestação que foi desencadeado entre os atingidos, autoridades e agentes do mercado. A investigação foi realizada através do estudo de caso, grupos de discussão, e observação participante da tecnologia social Com Rio Com Mar Opinião Popular criada como apoio e suporte aos atingidos, e da atuação da Defensoria Pública do Estado do Espírito Santo.


The breach of the Fundão dam, belonging to Samarco, BHP Billiton and Vale companies, caused the biggest social and environmental disaster in the country. The ore tailings sludge ran the length of the Rio Doce to the sea, causing various environmental, social, economic and cultural damages. This study analyzes the strategies of action of communities affected in the state of Espírito Santo, and the instances of the disaster governance system to understand which resources and interactions potentially advance in the struggle for their rights. In face of the article explores the legal aspects of the disaster through the extrajudicial arrangements that organize the management of recovery and damage repair. Field theory is operationalized to understand the negotiation scenario, cooperation strategies, coalition and contestation that was unleashed among the affected, authorities and market agents. The investigation was conducted through case study, discussion groups, and participant observation of the social technology Com Rio Com Mar Popular Opinion created as support and support to those affected, and the performance of the Public Defender's Office of the State of Espírito Santo.


La ruptura de la presa Fundão, perteneciente a las compañías Samarco, BHP Billiton y Vale, causó el mayor desastre social y ambiental en el país. El lodo de relaves minerales se extendía a lo largo del río Doce hasta el mar, causando varios daños ambientales, sociales, económicos y culturales. Este estudio analiza las estrategias de acción de las comunidades afectadas en el estado de Espírito Santo, y las instancias del sistema de gobernanza de desastres para comprender qué recursos e interacciones potencialmente avanzan en la lucha por sus derechos. En vista de esto, el artículo explora los aspectos legales del desastre a través de los arreglos extrajudiciales que organizan la gestión de la recuperación y reparación de daños. La teoría de campo se operacionaliza para comprender el escenario de negociación, las estrategias de cooperación, la coalición y la contestación que se desató entre los afectados, las autoridades y los agentes del mercado. La investigación se realizó a través de un estudio de caso, grupos de discusión y observación participante de la tecnología social. Opinión popular creada por Com Rio Com Mar como apoyo y apoyo a los afectados, y el desempeño de la Oficina del Defensor Público del Estado de Espírito Santo.


La rupture du barrage de Fundão, appartenant aux entreprises Samarco, BHP Billiton et Vale, a provoqué le plus grand désastre socio-environnemental du pays. La boue de rebuts de minerais a parcouru l'étendue du Rio Doce jusqu'à la mer, causant divers dommages environnementaux, sociaux, économiques et culturels. Cette étude analyse les stratégies d'action des communautés touchées sur le territoire capixaba, et les instances du système de gouvernance du désastre pour comprendre quelles ressources et interactions pourraient progresser dans la lutte pour leurs droits. Cet article explore donc les aspects juridiques de la catastrophe à travers les dispositifs extrajudiciaires qui organisent la gestion de la réparation et de la réparation des dommages. La théorie des champs est mise en place pour comprendre le scénario de négociation, les stratégies de coopération, la coercition et la contestation qui a été déclenchée parmi les touchés, les autorités et les acteurs du marché. La recherche a été réalisée par l'étude de cas, des groupes de discussion, et l'observation participante de la technologie sociale Com Rio Com Mar Opinião Popular créée comme soutien et soutien aux touchés, et de l'action du Défenseur Public de l'Etat de l'Esprit Saint.

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Clin Infect Dis ; 69(Suppl 4): S333-S341, 2019 10 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31598661

ABSTRACT

Mortality surveillance and cause of death data are instrumental in improving health, identifying diseases and conditions that cause a high burden of preventable deaths, and allocating resources to prevent these deaths. The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network uses a standardized process to define, assign, and code causes of stillbirth and child death (<5 years of age) across the CHAMPS network. A Determination of Cause of Death (DeCoDe) panel composed of experts from a local CHAMPS site analyzes all available individual information, including laboratory, histopathology, abstracted clinical records, and verbal autopsy findings for each case and, if applicable, also for the mother. Using this information, the site panel ascertains the underlying cause (event that precipitated the fatal sequence of events) and other antecedent, immediate, and maternal causes of death in accordance with the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision and the World Health Organization death certificate. Development and use of the CHAMPS diagnosis standards-a framework of required evidence to support cause of death determination-assures a homogenized procedure leading to a more consistent interpretation of complex data across the CHAMPS network. This and other standardizations ensures future comparability with other sources of mortality data produced externally to this project. Early lessons learned from implementation of DeCoDe in 5 CHAMPS sites in sub-Saharan Africa and Bangladesh have been incorporated into the DeCoDe process, and the implementation of DeCoDe has the potential to spur health systems improvements and local public health action.


Subject(s)
Child Health/standards , Population Surveillance/methods , Africa South of the Sahara , Bangladesh , Cause of Death , Child , Child Mortality , Global Health/standards , Humans , Reference Standards , Stillbirth
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Clin Infect Dis ; 69(Suppl 4): S262-S273, 2019 10 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31598664

ABSTRACT

Despite reductions over the past 2 decades, childhood mortality remains high in low- and middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. In these settings, children often die at home, without contact with the health system, and are neither accounted for, nor attributed with a cause of death. In addition, when cause of death determinations occur, they often use nonspecific methods. Consequently, findings from models currently utilized to build national and global estimates of causes of death are associated with substantial uncertainty. Higher-quality data would enable stakeholders to effectively target interventions for the leading causes of childhood mortality, a critical component to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by eliminating preventable perinatal and childhood deaths. The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) Network tracks the causes of under-5 mortality and stillbirths at sites in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through comprehensive mortality surveillance, utilizing minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS), postmortem laboratory and pathology testing, verbal autopsy, and clinical and demographic data. CHAMPS sites have established facility- and community-based mortality notification systems, which aim to report potentially eligible deaths, defined as under-5 deaths and stillbirths within a defined catchment area, within 24-36 hours so that MITS can be conducted quickly after death. Where MITS has been conducted, a final cause of death is determined by an expert review panel. Data on cause of death will be provided to local, national, and global stakeholders to inform strategies to reduce perinatal and childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.


Subject(s)
Cause of Death/trends , Child Health/trends , Child Mortality/trends , Africa South of the Sahara/epidemiology , Asia/epidemiology , Autopsy/trends , Child , Global Health/trends , Humans , Population Surveillance/methods , Stillbirth/epidemiology
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Clin Infect Dis ; 69(Suppl 4): S322-S332, 2019 10 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31598668

ABSTRACT

This manuscript describes the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network approach to pathologic evaluation of minimally invasive tissue sampling (MITS) specimens, including guidelines for histopathologic examination and further diagnostics with special stains, immunohistochemistry, and molecular testing, as performed at the CHAMPS Central Pathology Laboratory (CPL) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as techniques for virtual discussion of these cases (telepathology) with CHAMPS surveillance locations. Based on review of MITS from the early phase of CHAMPS, the CPL has developed standardized histopathology-based algorithms for achieving diagnoses from MITS and telepathology procedures in conjunction with the CHAMPS sites, with the use of whole slide scanners and digital image archives, for maximizing concurrence and knowledge sharing between site and CPL pathologists. These algorithms and procedures, along with lessons learned from initial implementation of these approaches, guide pathologists at the CPL and CHAMPS sites through standardized diagnostics of MITS cases, and allow for productive, real-time case discussions and consultations.


Subject(s)
Population Surveillance/methods , Specimen Handling/methods , Telepathology/methods , Child , Child Health , Child Mortality , Humans
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Eval Program Plann ; 76: 101674, 2019 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31252373

ABSTRACT

There is an ongoing need for research focusing on how to implement physical activity programmes into a school setting. This includes documentation of the extent to which programmes are compatible with the basic views of providers and their local practices. The present study explores the Svendborgproject - a programme tripling the amount of physical education in six public schools, sustaining it for 10-years and documenting a decreased incidence of overweight, obesity and cardiovascular risk factors. The aim was to analyse provider and programme characteristics of the Svendborgproject to gain insights into providers motives for adopting, implementing, and maintaining the programme. Six school heads and six teachers were interviewed to explore how they perceived programme compatibility to their school's practice and their own role as providers. Both teachers and school heads found the additional lessons a valuable asset that fitted existing school values and priorities. Additionally, physical education teachers participated in a course providing new perspectives and teaching methods that aided the implementation of the programme. Lastly, school heads stressed that implementation fidelity was heavily dependent on the dedication of physical education teachers and on having simple programme requirements that made it clear what could be expected of the programme.


Subject(s)
Health Promotion/methods , Physical Education and Training , School Health Services , Child , Denmark , Faculty , Humans , Program Evaluation
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Eval Program Plann ; 70: 51-60, 2018 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29940411

ABSTRACT

Schools constitute an important arena for promoting physical activity. However, school-based programmes often face implementation challenges, and the identification of factors influencing the implementation process is considered important in order to secure the effectiveness of future interventions. The aim of this study was to identify factors influencing the various implementation stages during the initial years of a programme tripling the amount of physical education at the primary school level. Document analysis of publicly available programme descriptions and meeting minutes, were conducted. Document analysis was complemented by two semi-structured group interviews with main programme managers to gather in-depth programme experiences and perspectives. Results show that early involvement of schools may ensure the best possible match between programmes and the needs and resources of schools, and that an ongoing shared partnership may help programme managers address program challenges in early stages. It seems that predetermined core elements in programmes are essential. At the same time programmes must be flexible enough for adaptation to individual school contexts. Finally, the implementation of triple the amount of physical education, is supported by teachers receiving a professional development course focusing on how to organise outdoor physical education in different seasons and weather conditions.


Subject(s)
Health Promotion/methods , Health Promotion/organization & administration , Physical Education and Training/organization & administration , Program Development/methods , Child , Child, Preschool , Denmark , Exercise , Humans , Interinstitutional Relations , Interviews as Topic , Program Evaluation , Qualitative Research , School Health Services , Schools
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Eval Program Plann ; 70: 1-11, 2018 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29890448

ABSTRACT

Documenting the implementation of effective real-world programmes is considered an important step to support the translation of evidence into practice. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify factors influencing the adoption, implementation and maintenance of the Svendborgproject (SP) - an effective real-world programme comprising schools to implement triple the amount of physical education (PE) in pre-school to sixth grade in six primary schools in the municipality of Svendborg, Denmark. SP has been maintained for ten years and scaled up to all municipal schools since it was initiated in 2008. The Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation and Maintenance framework (RE-AIM) was applied as an analytic tool through a convergent mixed method triangulation design. Results show that SP has been implemented with high fidelity and become an established part of the municipality and school identity. The successful implementation and dissemination of the programme has been enabled through the introduction of a predominantly bottom-up approach combined with simple non-negotiable requirements. The results show that this combination has led to a better fit of programmes to the individual school context while still obtaining high implementation fidelity. Finally, the early integration of research has legitimated and benefitted the programme.


Subject(s)
Attitude to Health , Health Promotion/methods , Physical Education and Training/methods , Physical Education and Training/organization & administration , School Health Services/organization & administration , School Teachers/psychology , Child , Denmark , Exercise , Health Promotion/organization & administration , Humans , Interviews as Topic , Program Development , Program Evaluation , Schools , Students , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29662686

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS) survey, summarized into weekly caloric expenditures, is a common physical activity (PA) assessment tool among older adults. Specific types of PA reported in the CHAMPS have not been systematically analyzed. We applied latent class analysis to identify the patterns of PA among sedentary older adults with diabetes reported in the CHAMPS survey. METHODS: Latent class models of PA were identified using the CHAMPS survey data reported by 115 individuals aged ≥60 years with type 2 diabetes whom volunteered for a clinical study of PA. Multinomial logistic regression was used to assess independent predictors of a specific latent class, including age, sex, and performance in physical function tests. RESULTS: Ninety-three percent of the participants were classified into 3 latent classes. Participants in latent class 1 (60.9%) primarily reported domestic-focused activities. Participants in latent class 2 and 3 (19.5% and 19.6%, respectively) reported domestic-focused activities, in addition to leisure-time physical activities and structured exercise activities. Latent class 1, with more women than men (73% vs.27%), had the lowest caloric expenditure, whereas class 3, with fewer women than men (28% vs. 72%), had the highest caloric expenditure (all p < 0.001). Latent class 2 had the fastest Timed-Up- and Go (7.65 ± 1.28 s; p = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS: Individual PA response in CHAMPS can be categorized using latent class models into meaningful patterns which can inform PA interventions. Customized PA programs should consider the heterogeneity of the activities among sedentary older adults. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier NCT00344240; retrospectively registered 23 June 2006.

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Psicol. USP ; 28(2)maio-ago. 2017.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, Index Psychology - journals | ID: biblio-875587

ABSTRACT

A intenção deste trabalho é propor uma reflexão sobre a potência da literatura, a necessidade humana de ficção a partir de um primeiro diálogo entre a Teoria dos Campos, de Fabio Herrmann, e a Teoria do Efeito Estético, de Wolfgang Iser. Procura-se esboçar algumas articulações entre o estatuto atribuído à ficção na obra de Herrmann e a discussão na obra de Iser sobre a ficção e o imaginário que desemboca em uma antropologia literária. Trata-se de um trabalho inicial que aponta para futuras pesquisas a partir da ideia de Herrmann da literatura como análoga à psicanálise, por isso, propõe-se a Teoria do Efeito Estético como possibilidade teórica para a fundamentação dessa ideia.


Le but de cet article est de proposer une réflexion sur le pouvoir de la littérature, le besoin humain de fiction à partir d'un premier dialogue entre la Théorie des Champs développé par Fabio Herrmann et la Théorie de l'Effet Esthétique développée par Wolfgang Iser. Nous voulions tirer des liens entre le statut donné à la fiction dans l'œuvres de Herrmann et la discussion sur les travaux de Iser à propos de la fiction et l'imaginaire qui se jette dans une anthropologie littéraire. Cet article, qui pointe au début de la recherche future de l'idée de Herrmann sur la littérature comme un analogue de la psychanalyse, il est proposé, par conséquent, la Théorie de l'Effet Esthétique qu'une possibilité théorique qui sous-tend cette idée.


La intención de este trabajo es proponer una reflexión sobre el poder de la literatura, la necesidad humana de ficción desde un primer diálogo entre la Teoría de los Campos, de Fabio Herrmann, y Teoría del Efecto Estético, de Wolfgang Iser. Se pretende establecer algunas conexiones entre el estado dado a la ficción en la obra de Herrmann y el debate sobre la ficción y la imaginación en el trabajo de Iser que desemboca en una antropología literaria. Es un trabajo inicial que apunta a estudios futuros de la idea de Herrmann en la literatura como un análogo del psicoanálisis, por ello, propone la Teoría del Efecto Estético como una posibilidad teórica para el razonamiento de esta idea.


This study intends to propose a reflection on the power of literature and the human need for fiction based on a first dialogue between Fabio Herrmann's Fields Theory and Wolfgang Iser's Theory of Aesthetic Response. We seek to outline some links between the status assigned to fiction in Herrmann's work and the discussion in Iser's work about fiction and imagination, which leads to a literary anthropology. This is an initial study that points to future research from Herrmann's idea of literature as an analogue of psychoanalysis. We propose, therefore, that the Theory of Aesthetic Response is a theoretical possibility for grounding that idea.


Subject(s)
Literature , Psychoanalysis , Reading
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Can J Physiol Pharmacol ; 95(2): 151-156, 2017 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27901344

ABSTRACT

There are considerable public concerns about the relationship between mobile phone radiation and human health. The present study assesses the effect of electromagnetic field (EMF) emitted from a mobile phone on the immune system in rats and the possible protective role of vitamin D. Rats were randomly divided into six groups: Group I: control group; Group II: received vitamin D (1000 IU/kg/day) orally; Group III: exposed to EMF 1 h/day; Group IV: exposed to EMF 2 h/day; Group V: exposed to EMF 1 h/day and received vitamin D (1000 IU/kg/day); Group VI: exposed to EMF 2 h/day and received vitamin D (1000 IU/kg/day). After 30 days of exposure time, 1 h/day EMF exposure resulted in significant decrease in immunoglobulin levels (IgA, IgE, IgM, and IgG); total leukocyte, lymphocyte, eosinophil and basophil counts; and a significant increase in neutrophil and monocyte counts. These changes were more increased in the group exposed to 2 h/day EMF. Vitamin D supplementation in EMF-exposed rats reversed these results when compared with EMF-exposed groups. In contrast, 7, 14, and 21 days of EMF exposure produced nonsignificant differences in these parameters among all experimental groups. We concluded that exposure to mobile phone radiation compromises the immune system of rats, and vitamin D appears to have a protective effect.


Subject(s)
Cell Phone , Electromagnetic Radiation , Immune System/drug effects , Immune System/radiation effects , Vitamin D/pharmacology , Animals , Basophils/cytology , Basophils/drug effects , Eosinophils/cytology , Eosinophils/drug effects , Immune System/cytology , Immunoglobulins/blood , Immunoglobulins/radiation effects , Leukocyte Count , Leukocytes/cytology , Leukocytes/drug effects , Lymphocyte Count , Male , Monocytes/cytology , Monocytes/drug effects , Neutrophils/cytology , Neutrophils/drug effects , Rats
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Psicol. USP ; 27(2): 201-211, maio-ago. 2016.
Article in Portuguese | Index Psychology - journals | ID: psi-69288

ABSTRACT

Em psicologia, à perspectiva dialógica estão associadas teorias do self, em especial a Teoria do Self Dialógico (TSD). Embora avanços consistentes venham sendo alcançados no que se refere à compreensão da organização dinâmica da estrutura do self no tempo microgenético, a teoria carece de estudos que se aprofundem na compreensão do desenvolvimento do self, tomando-se por base os distintos níveis temporais e suas relações. Este estudo propõe explorar essa lacuna, tomando por ponto de partida a tríade epistemológica da abordagem dialógica, a saber, suas bases semiótico-culturais, fenomenológicas e construcionistas. Em seguida, apresentará um estudo de caso em que serão analisadas as transições de desenvolvimento de um adolescente, considerando-se os complexos semióticos de gênero, raça e religião e seu papel nas transformações vividas em termos da organização temporal do self.(AU)


In Psychology the dialogical perspective is associated with various theories of self, in special, the Dialogical Self Theory (DST). Although important theoretical and methodological advances have been achieved by DST concerning our comprehension of the dynamic organization of the structure of the self in micro-genetic (temporal) processes, this perspective is in need of theories that explore in depth the development of the self including multiple temporal levels of organization and their mutual relationships. This paper aims to explore the triadic epistemological basis of the dialogical perspective in psychology, i.e., the cultural-semiotic basis, the phenomenology, and constructionism. Then, a case study concerning developmental transitions of an adolescent will be presented. We will analyze the semiotic complexes of gender, race and religion, as well as their role in the personal changes lived by him, in terms of the temporal organization of the self.(AU)


En psychologie, la perspective dialogique est associée à la théorie du soi (self) qui a été développée, en particulier, à travers les théories du soi dialogique (dialogic self theory; DST). Bien que des avancées théoriques et méthodologiques importantes aient été réalisées par les DST concernant notre compréhension de l'organisation dynamique des structures du soi chez les processus microgénétiques (temporels), ces théories requièrent des recherches qui explorent en profondeur le développement du soi, lesquels doivent porter sur les multiples niveaux temporels et leur rapport mutuel. Cet article propose d'explorer cette lacune à partir des approches dialogiques psychologiques, soit leurs bases sémiotique-culturelles, phénoménologiques et constructionnistes. Enfin, on analyse les complexes sémiotiques de genre, de race et de religion, ainsi que leur rôle sur le plan des changements de l'organisation temporelle du soi d'un adolescent.(AU)


En psicología, a la mirada dialógica se la relacionan teorías del self, especialmente, la Teoría del Self Dialógico (TSD). Aunque haya avanzado significativamente en lo que atañe a la comprensión de la organización dinámica de la estructura del self en el tiempo microgenético, la perspectiva carece de estudios que profundicen la comprensión del desarrollo del self, tomando como base los distintos niveles temporales y sus relaciones. Este estudio se propone a explotar esta laguna a partir de la tríada epistemológica del abordaje dialógico, es decir, sus bases semiótico-culturales, fenomenológicas y construccionistas. Enseguida, presenta un estudio de caso en el que se analizarán transiciones de desarrollo de un adolescente, considerándose los complejos semióticos de género, raza y religión, y su papel en las transformaciones vividas en términos de organización temporal del self.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Human Development , Gender Identity , Racism/psychology , Religion , Psychoanalytic Theory
20.
Psicol. USP ; 27(2): 201-211, mai.-ago. 2016.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-792622

ABSTRACT

Resumo: Em psicologia, à perspectiva dialógica estão associadas teorias do self, em especial a Teoria do Self Dialógico (TSD). Embora avanços consistentes venham sendo alcançados no que se refere à compreensão da organização dinâmica da estrutura do self no tempo microgenético, a teoria carece de estudos que se aprofundem na compreensão do desenvolvimento do self, tomando-se por base os distintos níveis temporais e suas relações. Este estudo propõe explorar essa lacuna, tomando por ponto de partida a tríade epistemológica da abordagem dialógica, a saber, suas bases semiótico-culturais, fenomenológicas e construcionistas. Em seguida, apresentará um estudo de caso em que serão analisadas as transições de desenvolvimento de um adolescente, considerando-se os complexos semióticos de gênero, raça e religião e seu papel nas transformações vividas em termos da organização temporal do self.


Abstract: In Psychology the dialogical perspective is associated with various theories of self, in special, the Dialogical Self Theory (DST). Although important theoretical and methodological advances have been achieved by DST concerning our comprehension of the dynamic organization of the structure of the self in micro-genetic (temporal) processes, this perspective is in need of theories that explore in depth the development of the self including multiple temporal levels of organization and their mutual relationships. This paper aims to explore the triadic epistemological basis of the dialogical perspective in psychology, i.e., the cultural-semiotic basis, the phenomenology, and constructionism. Then, a case study concerning developmental transitions of an adolescent will be presented. We will analyze the semiotic complexes of gender, race and religion, as well as their role in the personal changes lived by him, in terms of the temporal organization of the self.


Résumé: En psychologie, la perspective dialogique est associée à la théorie du soi (self) qui a été développée, en particulier, à travers les théories du soi dialogique (dialogic self theory; DST). Bien que des avancées théoriques et méthodologiques importantes aient été réalisées par les DST concernant notre compréhension de l'organisation dynamique des structures du soi chez les processus microgénétiques (temporels), ces théories requièrent des recherches qui explorent en profondeur le développement du soi, lesquels doivent porter sur les multiples niveaux temporels et leur rapport mutuel. Cet article propose d'explorer cette lacune à partir des approches dialogiques psychologiques, soit leurs bases sémiotique-culturelles, phénoménologiques et constructionnistes. Enfin, on analyse les complexes sémiotiques de genre, de race et de religion, ainsi que leur rôle sur le plan des changements de l'organisation temporelle du soi d'un adolescent.


Resumen: En psicología, a la mirada dialógica se la relacionan teorías del self, especialmente, la Teoría del Self Dialógico (TSD). Aunque haya avanzado significativamente en lo que atañe a la comprensión de la organización dinámica de la estructura del self en el tiempo microgenético, la perspectiva carece de estudios que profundicen la comprensión del desarrollo del self, tomando como base los distintos niveles temporales y sus relaciones. Este estudio se propone a explotar esta laguna a partir de la tríada epistemológica del abordaje dialógico, es decir, sus bases semiótico-culturales, fenomenológicas y construccionistas. Enseguida, presenta un estudio de caso en el que se analizarán transiciones de desarrollo de un adolescente, considerándose los complejos semióticos de género, raza y religión, y su papel en las transformaciones vividas en términos de organización temporal del self.

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