Health Promotion Practices and Michel Foucault: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 089011712198922
Author(s):  
Fernanda Carlise Mattioni ◽  
Priscila Tadei Nakata ◽  
Liciane Costa Dresh ◽  
Rosane Rollo ◽  
Liliane Spencer Bittencourt Brochier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
Data Synthesis ◽  
Thematic Synthesis ◽  
The Face ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Population Origin ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Foucauldian Analysis

Objective: To analyze Health Promotion (HP) practices in different settings worldwide, presented in studies that employed the Foucauldian framework. Data Source: Scoping review performed on LILACS, MEDLINE, IBECS, BDENF, SciELO, CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: We included original articles, review articles, reflection articles, and case studies published in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, which addressed HP practices, analyzed using the Foucauldian framework. Data Synthesis: In the numerical synthesis, the characteristics of the included studies were described: number of studies, types of method, year of publication, characteristics of the study population, origin countries, and the HP practices addressed in the articles. The thematic synthesis was organized according to the nature of the HP practices presented and the Foucauldian analysis matrix used. Results: The review covered 34 studies, published between 2006 and 2019, whose analysis resulted in 2 thematic synthesis: 1) HP as a biopolitical strategy in the neoliberal context; 2) HP as an expression of resistance and counter-conduct, presenting tensions, struggles, and power games. Conclusion: The field of HP mostly consists of governmentality practices that reinforce the neoliberal health perspective. Some practices show resistance and counter-conduct in the face of governmentality practices, which explains the power relationships in the field of HP.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Tai Chi for Health Promotion of Older Adults: A Scoping Review of Meta-Analyses

2021 ◽  
pp. 155982762110012
Author(s):  
Fei-Chi Yang ◽  
Aishwarya B. Desai ◽  
Pelareh Esfahani ◽  
Tatiana V. Sokolovskaya ◽  
Doreen J. Bartlett
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
General Health ◽  
Tai Chi ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Meta Analyses

Background. Tai Chi is a form of exercise that is accessible to people from different socioeconomic backgrounds, making it a potentially valuable activity for health promotion of older adults. Purpose. The objective of this scoping review was to summarize the current knowledge about the effectiveness of Tai Chi for older adults across a range of general health outcomes from published, peer reviewed, unique meta-analyses. Methods. Meta-analyses were retrieved from Medline, Embase, AMED, CINAHL, SPORTDiscus, PsychINFO, Web of Science, PubMed Health, and the Cochrane Library from database inception to late August 2019. Multistage deduplication and screening processes identified eligible full-length meta-analyses. Two people independently appraised 27 meta-analyses based on the GRADE system and organized results into 3 appendices subsequently collated into heterogeneous, statistically significant, and statistically insignificant tables. Results. “High” and “moderate” quality evidence extracted from these meta-analyses demonstrated that practicing Tai Chi can significantly improve balance, cardiorespiratory fitness, cognition, mobility, proprioception, sleep, and strength; reduce the incidence of falls and nonfatal stroke; and decrease stroke risk factors. Conclusions. Health care providers can now recommend Tai Chi with high level of certainty for health promotion of older adults across a range of general health outcomes for improvement of overall well-being.

scholarly journals Evidence for implementation of interventions to promote mental health in the workplace: a systematic scoping review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Paterson ◽  
Caleb Leduc ◽  
Margaret Maxwell ◽  
Birgit Aust ◽  
Benedikt L. Amann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Evaluation Studies ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Mental Health Promotion ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Health Promotion Interventions ◽  
Promote Mental Health

Abstract Background Mental health problems are common in the working population and represent a growing concern internationally, with potential impacts on workers, organisations, workplace health and compensation authorities, labour markets and social policies. Workplace interventions that create workplaces supportive of mental health, promote mental health awareness, destigmatise mental illness and support those with mental disorders are likely to improve health and economical outcomes for employees and organisations. Identifying factors associated with successful implementation of these interventions can improve intervention quality and evaluation, and facilitate the uptake and expansion. Therefore, we aim to review research reporting on the implementation of mental health promotion interventions delivered in workplace settings, in order to increase understanding of factors influencing successful delivery. Methods and analysis A scoping review will be conducted incorporating a stepwise methodology to identify relevant literature reviews, primary research and grey literature. This review is registered with Research Registry (reviewregistry897). One reviewer will conduct the search to identify English language studies in the following electronic databases from 2008 through to July 1, 2020: Scopus, PROSPERO, Health Technology Assessments, PubMed, Campbell Collaboration, Joanna Briggs Library, PsycINFO, Web of Science Core Collection, CINAHL and Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Reference searching, Google Scholar, Grey Matters, IOSH and expert contacts will be used to identify grey literature. Two reviewers will screen title and abstracts, aiming for 95% agreement, and then independently screen full texts for inclusion. Two reviewers will assess methodological quality of included studies using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool and extract and synthesize data in line with the RE-AIM framework, Nielson and Randall’s model of organisational-level interventions and Moore’s sustainability criteria, if the data allows. We will recruit and consult with international experts in the field to ensure engagement, reach and relevance of the main findings. Discussion This will be the first systematic scoping review to identify and synthesise evidence of barriers and facilitators to implementing mental health promotion interventions in workplace settings. Our results will inform future evaluation studies and randomised controlled trials and highlight gaps in the evidence base. Systematic review registration Research Registry (reviewregistry897)

scholarly journals Health promotion and harm reduction attributes in One Health literature: A scoping review

One Health ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 100284
Author(s):  
Christa A. Gallagher ◽  
Jon R. Keehner ◽  
Luis Pablo Hervé-Claude ◽  
Craig Stephen
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
One Health ◽  
Health Literature

scholarly journals Promoting Diet and Physical Activity in Nurses

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luciana Torquati ◽  
Toby Pavey ◽  
Tracy Kolbe-Alexander ◽  
Michael Leveritt
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
English Language ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Student Nurses ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Data Synthesis ◽  
Diet And Physical Activity ◽  
Data Source

Objective. To systematically review the effectiveness of intervention studies promoting diet and physical activity (PA) in nurses. Data Source. English language manuscripts published between 1970 and 2014 in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, and EMBASE, as well as those accessed with the PICO tool, were reviewed. Study Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria. Inclusion criteria comprised (1) nurses/student nurses working in a health care setting and (2) interventions where PA and/or diet behaviors were the primary outcome. Exclusion criteria were (1) non–peer-reviewed articles or conference abstracts and (2) interventions focused on treatment of chronic conditions or lifestyle factors other than PA or diet in nurses. Data Extraction. Seventy-one full texts were retrieved and assessed for inclusion by two reviewers. Data were extracted by one reviewer and checked for accuracy by a second reviewer. Data Synthesis. Extracted data were synthesized in a tabular format and narrative summary. Results. Nine (n = 737 nurses) studies met the inclusion criteria. Quality of the studies was low to moderate. Four studies reported an increase in self-reported PA through structured exercise and goal setting. Dietary outcomes were generally positive, but were only measured in three studies with some limitations in the assessment methods. Two studies reported improved body composition without significant changes in diet or PA. Conclusions. Outcomes of interventions to change nurses’ PA and diet behavior are promising, but inconsistent. Additional and higher quality interventions that include objective and validated outcome measures and appropriate process evaluation are required.

Pharmaceutical Calculations — A Basic Review

2002 ◽  
Vol 18 (5) ◽  
pp. 257-259
Author(s):  
Nicole M Russo
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Pharmaceutical Preparation ◽  
Medication Administration ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Specific Drug ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Data Synthesis ◽  
Drug Concentrations ◽  
Data Source ◽  
Stock Solutions

Objective: To review mathematical topics used in pharmaceutical preparation, specifically ratios and proportions, percentage concentrations, and stock solutions. Data Source: Online pharmaceutics sources and current pharmaceutics textbooks were consulted. Data Synthesis: Ratios and proportions are basic tools for adjusting drug concentrations. Using proportions, medications can be provided in any concentration desired. By extending this technique to percentage concentrations, prescriptions can be interpreted and calculated. In the same manner, the ability to dilute stock solutions provides patient-specific drug delivery. Conclusions: The mathematical concepts of ratios and proportions, percentage concentrations, and stock dilutions are essential for correct medication administration in any setting.

Habits and Health Promotion in Occupational Therapy: A Scoping Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erin Epley ◽  
Jarrett Wolske ◽  
Jenica Lee ◽  
Mansha Mirza ◽  
Gail Fisher
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Scoping Review

Empowering Women in the Face of Body Ideals: A Scoping Review of Health Promotion Programs

2021 ◽  
pp. 109019812110505
Author(s):  
Victoria Chinn ◽  
Eva Neely ◽  
Sarah Shultz ◽  
Rozanne Kruger ◽  
Roger Hughes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Body Size ◽  
Women’S Health ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Holistic Health ◽  
Global Priority ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Health Domains ◽  
The Face

Achieving women’s health equity and empowerment is a global priority. In a Western context, women are often disempowered by the value society places on body size, shape or weight, which can create a barrier to health. Health promotion programs can exacerbate women’s preoccupations with their bodies by focusing outcomes toward achieving an “ideal” body size. Women’s health promotion activities should be empowering if the desired outcomes are to improve their health and well-being long-term. This review sought to identify key elements from health promotion programs that aimed to empower women. A search was conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL complete, and Academic Search Premiere databases. The search yielded 27 articles that collectively reported on 10 different programs. Through thematic synthesis, each article was analyzed for (1) key program features employed to empower women and (2) how such programs evaluated women’s health. Seven themes resulted, of which five describe key empowering features ( active participation, social support, sustainable change, holistic health perspective, strength-based approach) and two evaluation characteristics ( assessment across multiple health domains and a mixed-method design). The findings from this review can assist health promoters to design and improve initiatives that aim to empower women.

scholarly journals A Scoping Review and Thematic Classification of Patient Complexity: Offering a Unifying Framework

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexis K. Schaink ◽  
Kerry Kuluski ◽  
Renée F. Lyons ◽  
Martin Fortin ◽  
Alejandro R. Jadad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Complex Chronic Conditions ◽  
Health And Social Care ◽  
Payment Schemes ◽  
Important Health ◽  
The Face ◽  
Patient Complexity ◽  
Important Health Issue

The path to improving healthcare quality for individuals with complex health conditions is complicated by a lack of common understanding of complexity. Modern medicine, together with social and environmental factors, has extended life, leading to a growing population of patients with chronic conditions. In many cases, there are social and psychological factors that impact treatment, health outcomes, and quality of life. This is the face of complexity. Care challenges, burden, and cost have positioned complexity as an important health issue. Complex chronic conditions are now being discussed by clinicians, researchers, and policy-makers around such issues as quantification, payment schemes, transitions, management models, clinical practice, and improved patient experience. We conducted a scoping review of the literature for definitions and descriptions of complexity. We provide an overview of complex chronic conditions, and what is known about complexity, and describe variations in how it is understood. We developed a Complexity Framework from these findings to guide our approach to understanding patient complexity. It is critical to use common vernacular and conceptualization of complexity to improve service and outcomes for patients with complex chronic conditions. Many questions still persist about how to develop this work with a health and social care lens; our framework offers a foundation to structure thinking about complex patients. Further insight into patient complexity can inform treatment models and goals of care, and identify required services and barriers to the management of complexity.

Navigating human and non-human animal relations: Okja, Foucault and animal welfare laws

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 263-268
Author(s):  
Michelle Gunawan
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Double Standard ◽  
Power Relationships ◽  
Moral Significance ◽  
Human Animal ◽  
The Law ◽  
Foucauldian Analysis

This article draws upon a Foucauldian analysis of power to conceptualise the human and non-human animal relations throughout the Netflix film Okja. The article examines how ‘super-pig’ Okja’s experiences (and subjectivities) are deeply shaped by the ‘apparatuses’ within which Okja is situated. As the power relationships and practices of ‘domination’ portrayed in Okja highlight, the legal categorisation of animals and their foundations within mainstream discourses reflect, and perpetuate, society’s understanding of the moral significance of animals. Okja’s transformation throughout the film, as well as her very existence as a hybrid ‘super-pig’, confuses the legal categorisation of non-human animals and highlights a double standard in the law.

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