Oral healthcare providers' viewpoints in crucial role of education in oral self-care behaviour

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-174
Author(s):  
D Anissian ◽  
S Eftekharian ◽  
A Zarghami
Keyword(s):  
Crucial Role ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Care

Perspectives of health care providers on the role of culture in the self-care of patients with chronic heart failure: a qualitative interview study conducted in Israel

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Joensson ◽  
Emilie Cewers ◽  
Jean Marc Weinstein ◽  
Tuvia Ben Gal ◽  
Anna Stromberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Specific Barriers

Abstract Background: Self-care is recognized as important behaviour in chronic diseases such as heart failure (HF). The cultural background of patients with HF is one of the factors that can be considered to affect their adherence to self-care. The cultural background of the health care providers might also influence their view on self-care behaviour and the education they provide. The aim of this study was to describe health care providers' perceptions of the role of culture in self-care and how those perceptions shape their experiences and their practices.Methods: A qualitative study was performed in Israel, a country with a culturally diverse population. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews with 12 healthcare providers from different cultural backgrounds, selected by purposeful sampling, from two hospitals in Israel. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data was analysed using content analysis.Results: Healthcare providers experienced cultural background influenced their patients’ self-care behaviour. Perceived cultural-specific barriers to self-care such as: dietary traditions interfering with the recommended HF diet, willingness to undertake self-care and beliefs conflicting with medical treatment were identified. Healthcare providers described that they adapted their patient education and care based on the cultural background of the patients. Shared cultural background, awareness and knowledge of differences were described as positively influencing self-care education, while cultural differences could complicate this process. These findings are encapsulated within four categories regarding perceptions of health care providers: ‘Culture permeates self-care behaviours’, ‘Culture influence the way care is provided’, ‘Mutual cultural background impacts the mindset to address self-care’ and ‘Culture is only a small piece of the puzzle...’Conclusions: Cultural-specific barriers for self-care were perceived by health care providers and they identified that their own cultural background shapes their experiences and their practices.

Self-care challenges in adolescents: a comprehensive literature review

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Masoumi ◽  
Zohreh Shahhosseini
Keyword(s):  
Social Factors ◽  
English Language ◽  
Web Of Science ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Information Database ◽  
Adolescent Health Status

AbstractBackgroundAdolescence is the period of accepting self-care responsibility. Many severe diseases that cause early mortality are rooted in adolescence. Hence, adolescence is the definitive time for preventive interventions such as self-care behaviors. In addition to the benefits of self-care behaviors, evidence shows that adolescents face barriers in performing self-care behaviors.ObjectiveThe aim of the current study to review the self-care challenges for adolescents.MethodsDatabases such as Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, PubMed, Web of Science, Scientific Information Database and Scopus were searched to extract papers published from 1994 to 2016 based on the inclusion criterion. The inclusion criterion was English language papers from famous authors on self-care behaviors in adolescents.ResultsThe results of the current study showed that adolescents face cultural (two subcategories, beliefs and convictions, knowledge), socio-economic (five subcategories, family, healthcare providers, peers, social support, economic status) and personal (three subcategories, mental health, gender, ethnicity) challenges.ConclusionsSelf-care behaviors in adolescents are influenced by biological, psychological, economic and social factors. As this is a multifactorial process, people who deal with adolescents should have enough knowledge regarding adolescent health status and also learn how to perceive the role of culture in self-care behaviors of the adolescents.

scholarly journals It Takes a Team to Make It Through: The Role of Social Support for Survival and Self-Care After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yaena Song ◽  
Stephanie Chen ◽  
Julia Roseman ◽  
Eileen Scigliano ◽  
William H. Redd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Hematopoietic Cell Transplant ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Female Age ◽  
Medical Needs

BackgroundSocial support plays an important role for health outcomes. Support for those living with chronic conditions may be particularly important for their health, and even for their survival. The role of support for the survival of cancer patients after receiving an allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (alloHCT) is understudied. To better understand the link between survival and support, as well as different sources and functions of support, we conducted two studies in alloHCT patients. First, we examined whether social support is related to survival (Study 1). Second, we examined who provides which support and which specific support-related functions and tasks are fulfilled by lay caregivers and healthcare professionals (Study 2).MethodsIn Study 1, we conducted a retrospective chart review of alloHCT patients (N = 173, 42.8% female, age: M = 49.88) and registered availability of a dedicated lay caregiver and survival. In Study 2, we prospectively followed patients after alloHCT (N = 28, 46.4% female, age: M = 53.97, 46.4% ethnic minority) from the same hospital, partly overlapping from Study 1, who shared their experiences of support from lay caregivers and healthcare providers in semi-structured in-depth interviews 3 to 6 months after their first hospital discharge.ResultsPatients with a dedicated caregiver had a higher probability of surviving to 100 days (86.7%) than patients without a caregiver (69.6%), OR = 2.84, p = 0.042. Study 2 demonstrated the importance of post-transplant support due to patients’ emotional needs and complex self-care regimen. The role of lay caregivers extended to many areas of patients’ daily lives, including support for attending doctor’s appointments, managing medications and financial tasks, physical distancing, and maintaining strict dietary requirements. Healthcare providers mainly fulfilled medical needs and provided informational support, while lay caregivers were the main source of emotional and practical support.ConclusionThe findings highlight the importance of studying support from lay caregivers as well as healthcare providers, to better understand how they work together to support patients’ adherence to recommended self-care and survival.

scholarly journals Perspectives of Health Care Providers on the Role of Culture in the Self-Care of Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Qualitative Interview Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5051
Author(s):  
Adam Jönsson ◽  
Emilie Cewers ◽  
Tuvia Ben Gal ◽  
Jean Marc Weinstein ◽  
Anna Strömberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Cultural Background ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Qualitative Interview Study ◽  
Specific Barriers

Background: Self-care is important in chronic diseases such as heart failure. The cultural background of health care providers might influence their view on self-care behaviour and education they provide. The aim of this study was to describe health care providers’ perceptions of the role of culture in self-care and how those perceptions shape their experiences and their practices. Methods: A qualitative study was performed in Israel, a country with a culturally diverse population. Data were collected using semi-structured interviews with 12 healthcare providers from different cultural backgrounds. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim and analysed using content analysis. Results: Healthcare providers experienced cultural background influenced their patients’ self-care behaviour. Perceived culture-specific barriers to self-care such as dietary traditions interfering with the recommended diet, willingness to undertake self-care and beliefs conflicting with medical treatment were identified. Healthcare providers described that they adapted patient education and care based on the cultural background of the patients. Shared cultural background, awareness and knowledge of differences were described as positively influencing self-care education, while cultural differences could complicate this process. Conclusions: Cultural-specific barriers for self-care were perceived by health care providers and they identified that their own cultural background shapes their experiences and their practices.

scholarly journals Type 2 Diabetes Patients' Perspectives, Experiences, and Barriers Toward Diabetes-Related Self-Care: A Qualitative Study From Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allah Bukhsh ◽  
Bey-Hing Goh ◽  
Edward Zimbudzi ◽  
Clement Lo ◽  
Sophia Zoungas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Family Support ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Care Practices

Objective: This study aimed to qualitatively explore perspectives, practices, and barriers to self-care practices (eating habits, physical activity, self-monitoring of blood glucose, and medicine intake behavior) in urban Pakistani adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: Pakistani adults with T2DM were recruited from the outpatient departments of two hospitals in Lahore. Semistructured interviews were conducted and audiorecorded until thematic saturation was reached. Two researchers thematically analyzed the data independently using NVivo® software with differences resolved by a third researcher.Results: Thirty-two Pakistani adults (aged 35–75 years, 62% female) participated in the study. Six themes were identified from qualitative analysis: role of family and friends, role of doctors and healthcare, patients' understanding about diabetes, complication of diabetes and other comorbidities, burden of self care, and life circumstances. A variable experience was observed with education and healthcare. Counseling by healthcare providers, family support, and fear of diabetes-associated complications are the key enablers that encourage study participants to adhere to diabetes-related self-care practices. Major barriers to self care are financial constraints, physical limitations, extreme weather conditions, social gatherings, loving food, forgetfulness, needle phobia, and a hectic job.Conclusion: Respondents identified many barriers to diabetes self care, particularly related to life situations and diabetes knowledge. Family support and education by healthcare providers were key influencers to self-care practices among Pakistani people with diabetes.

Role of Pubertal Status in Pediatric Posttransplant Self-Care and Adherence

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristin A. Kullgren ◽  
Anik Gevers ◽  
Paul Hmiel ◽  
Ross Shepherd
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Pubertal Status
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