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Roxana Schweighart, Lisa Demar & Jessica Thätz gehen in ihrem Artikel darauf ein, welchen Beitrag Unterstützungsgespräche als Teil des Studentischen Gesundheitsmanagements leisten können. Diese finden an der Technischen Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) im Rahmen des Studentischen Gesundheitsmanagements statt, welches im Februar 2022 unter dem Namen ‚Gesund Studieren an der THWS‘ an den Start ging. Das Projekt wird fortlaufend evaluiert und die erhobenen Ergebnisse werden am Ende des Artikels diskutiert.
The number of students choosing to complete their studies online rather than in-person is on the rise. The transition to university is crucial for subsequent success, regardless of whether the learning is done face-to-face or remotely. If students can effectively handle the critical requirements associated with the transition to distance learning, their likelihood of success increases. However, thus far, little information is available on this topic. To gather existing sources, we will conduct a scoping review according to the guidelines of the research organization JBI. The review aims to systematically record, evaluate, and subsequently present the existing body of literature regarding the subject "transition into distance education". By answering the research question, "What is known about transition into distance education in higher education?" we hope to shed light on individual experiences, challenges, adaptation strategies, life situations, etc. of distance learners in a higher education context. The review will identify and categorize relevant concepts and terminologies in the research field, as well as outline the content-related boundaries. The findings derived from the scoping review will provide conceptual clarification, summarize the given theoretical and empirical knowledge in the field and offer practical implications for designing the initial phase in distance education. This article presents the a-priori study protocol that provides a detailed outline of the planned methodology for conducting the Scoping Review.
Zusammenfassung
Hintergrund
Viele Studierende in Deutschland sind von gesundheitlichen Beeinträchtigungen, darunter primär von Stress und psychischen Belastungen, betroffen. Die Prävalenz psychischer Störungen nimmt unter Studierenden kontinuierlich zu. Im Rahmen des Studentischen Gesundheitsmanagements an der Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Würzburg-Schweinfurt wurden Bedarfe und Wünsche zu Gesundheitsbereichen, die Studierende als relevant für ihr Studium betrachten, erfasst und das Wissen über vorhandene Gesundheitsangebote ermittelt.
Methoden
Im Mai 2022 wurde ein standardisierter Online-Fragebogen per E‑Mail an alle Studierenden der Hochschule Würzburg-Schweinfurt geschickt. Unterschiede zwischen den Hochschulstandorten sowie zwischen deutsch- und nicht-deutschmuttersprachigen Studierenden wurden über nonparametrische Verfahren ermittelt.
Ergebnisse
Stress und psychische Belastung sind gesundheitsgefährdende Probleme, mit denen sich die Befragten besonders häufig konfrontiert sehen. Studieren in Schweinfurt und Fremdsprachlichkeit stehen in Zusammenhang mit einer erhöhten Relevanz einiger Gesundheitsbereiche. Unterstützungsangebote wünschen sich die Befragten v. a. in den Bereichen Sport/Bewegung, psychische Belastung/Erkrankung und Stressreduktion. Die Studierenden haben mitunter kaum Kenntnis über vorhandene Angebote. Vor allem Studierende in Schweinfurt und internationale Studierende sind kaum informiert.
Schlussfolgerungen
Erstens sollten vorrangig Angebote zur Reduktion von Stress und psychischer Belastung an der Hochschule implementiert werden. Zweitens sollten zukünftig die gesundheitlichen Belange von Studierenden in Schweinfurt und internationalen Studierenden stärkere Beachtung finden. Drittens sollten alle Studierenden verstärkt über bereits bestehende Angebote informiert werden.
The positive effects of the natural environment on human health are well studied. However, it is not always possible to use real natural environments or plants in healthcare settings. We would like to develop a low-cost, effective, and aesthetic alternative. For this purpose, we designed artificial natural structures based on fractal geometry. Within the framework of a randomised controlled trial, we would like to investigate their effect on different variables (stress, emotions, pulse, and blood pressure) in humans. An indoor plant will serve as a comparative condition. In addition, we will conduct a control condition without stimulus.
Falling birth rates and rising life expectancy are leading to global aging. The proportional increase in older people can be observed in almost all countries and regions worldwide. As a result, more people spend their later years in nursing homes. In homes where person-centered care is implemented, residents report greater satisfaction and quality of life. This approach is based on the wishes and needs of the residents. Therefore, the purpose of this scoping review is to explore the wishes and needs of nursing home residents. A scoping review of the literature was conducted in which 12 databases were systematically searched for relevant articles according to PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Both quantitative and qualitative study designs were considered. A total of 51 articles met the inclusion criteria. Included articles were subjected to thematic analysis and synthesis to categorize findings into themes. The analysis identified 12 themes to which the wishes and needs were assigned: (1) Activities, leisure, and daily routine; (2) Autonomy, independence, choice, and control; (3) Death, dying, and end-of-life; (4) Economics; (5) Environment, structural conditions, meals, and food; (6) Health condition; (7) Medication, care, treatment, and hygiene; (8) Peer relationship, company, and social contact; (9) Privacy; (10) Psychological and emotional aspects, security, and safety; (11) Religion, spirituality; and (12) Sexuality. Nursing home residents are not a homogeneous group. Accordingly, a wide range of needs and wishes are reported in the literature, assigned to various topics. This underscores the need for tailored and person-centered approaches to ensure long-term well-being and quality of life in the nursing home care setting.
Nursing home residents are affected by depressive symptoms more often than elders living at home. There is a correlation between unmet needs and depression in nursing home residents, while met needs positively correlate with greater satisfaction and well-being. The study aims to examine the needs of nursing home residents with depressive symptoms and the communication of those needs, as no previous study has explicitly addressed the needs of this group of people and the way they are communicated. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 11 residents of three nursing homes and analyzed them using content-structuring content analysis. The residents reported diverse needs, assigned to 12 categories. In addition, barriers such as health impairments prevented the fulfillment of needs. As to the communication of needs, various interlocutors, facilitators, and barriers were identified. The findings reveal that residents can express their needs and are more likely to do so if the interlocutors are patient and take them seriously. However, lack of confidants, missing or non-functioning communication tools, impatience and perceived lack of understanding on the part of caregivers, and residents’ insecurities limit communication of needs.
The present study carried out in Germany is concerned with social work students’ consumption of either non-prescribed medicine (e.g. amphetamine) or illegal drugs (such as cocaine) to improve their cognitive performance (neuroenhancement) during examinations. In the main study (n = 257), 16% reported to have consumed such substances, including more men than women and more older than younger students. The use of drugs was neither influenced by study-related variables (e.g. performance pressure) nor parent-related factors (e.g. high-performance expectations). However, as expected by the Theory of Planned Behavior, there were impacts of (1) students’ belief in the supposed effectiveness of neuroenhancers, (2) their affiliation to a ‘doping’ student minority group, and (3) the possibility and situational ease of procurement of such substances. The conclusions were supported by a replication study (n = 444). Finally, implications of these results for social work education are discussed.
Hintergrund
Die COVID-19-Pandemie erfordert umfangreiche Maßnahmen in Pflegeheimen mit dem Ziel der Infektionsvermeidung. Diese Maßnahmen wirken sich auf das Leben der Bewohnenden aus und führen u. a. zu einer Zunahme an Depressivität und anderen negativen Begleiterscheinungen.
Ziel der Arbeit
Die Studie hat die Exploration der Erfahrungen und Sichtweisen von Pflegeheimbewohnenden mit depressiver Symptomatik während der Pandemie zum Ziel.
Methoden
Es wurden 9 leitfadengestützte Interviews mit Bewohnenden geführt, welche mittels der inhaltlich-strukturierenden Inhaltsanalyse nach Kuckartz ausgewertet wurden.
Ergebnisse
Es konnten 3 Hauptthemen identifiziert werden: Empfindungen und Emotionen in Bezug auf die Pandemie, Veränderungen und Einschränkungen durch die Maßnahmen sowie Wünsche vor dem Hintergrund der Pandemie. Die befragten Bewohnenden berichten sowohl von emotionalen Belastungen als auch davon, keine Angst vor einer Infektion und deren Folgen zu haben. Zudem äußern die Befragten z. T. unangenehme Einschränkungen wie das Tragen von Masken, deren Nutzen sie bisweilen kritisch hinterfragen. Weiter werden diverse Wünsche der Bewohnenden in Bezug zur Pandemie wie etwa das Verlassen des Pflegeheims identifiziert.
Diskussion
Die Studie zeigt komplexe Empfindungen, Veränderungen und Wünsche bei Pflegeheimbewohnenden aufgrund der Pandemie und der daraus resultierenden Maßnahmen. Dies erfordert einen individuellen Zugang zu den Bewohnenden mit depressiver Symptomatik, um eine Zunahme psychischer Probleme zu vermeiden. Vor diesem Hintergrund ergibt sich die Notwendigkeit einer partizipativen Umsetzung der Gesundheitsschutzmaßnahmen bei der besonders vulnerablen Gruppe der Pflegeheimbewohnenden.
Background: The link between natural environments and positive effects on humans is well established. Spending time in nature or naturally designed spaces is associated with positive physiological and psychological effects. We wanted to investigate whether positive effects could also be observed with structures that were created completely digitally. (2) Methods: For this purpose, we conducted a three-arm randomized controlled trial to test the following main hypothesis: Viewing artificial natural structures has positive effects on participants, comparable to the effects of an indoor plant. We expected the artificial natural structures to lower stress, blood pressure, and pulse, and to improve emotional aspects such as well-being and relaxation. For this purpose, we carried out two interventions and a control situation. Mixed ANOVAS were conducted to test the hypotheses. (3) Results: We found a significant interaction effect for the variable stress. The stress level, assessed on a four-point scale, decreased the most in the group with the artificial natural structures, from 2.10 to 1.63 between pre- and post-intervention. Furthermore, the participants rated the artificial natural structures as significantly more aesthetic than the indoor plant. (4) Conclusion: The study provides indications of a positive effect of the artificial natural structures.
Background Geriatric rehabilitation aims at increasing physical and social activity and maintaining the functional reserve of older people. However, the continuity of geriatric rehabilitation in the outpatient setting is limited due to a lack of structured aftercare programs. In order to overcome this, a three-month multimodal home-based intervention program (GeRas) was implemented. The aim of this early qualitative process evaluation was to assess GeRas in terms of perceived reach, effectiveness/efficacy, adoption/uptake, implementation, and maintenance/sustainability (Domains within the RE-AIM Framework) from the perspective of patients who received the intervention and healthcare providers who were involved in the delivery of the intervention. Methods In a qualitative process evaluation, 13 healthcare providers and 10 patients were interviewed throughout the beginning of the implementation period of GeRas to capture early experiences using a semi-structured interview guide. The interview guide and qualitative content analysis was guided by the RE-AIM Framework. Results The GeRas program was perceived to be largely well implemented and beneficial by healthcare providers and patients. According to healthcare providers, GeRas showed more advantages compared to usual care. Additionally, outcome expectations were mainly met (Domain 1: Effectiveness). However, the implementation of the intervention delivered via the eHealth system was perceived as challenging (Domain 2: Adoption). Nevertheless, the outpatient physical exercise, the outpatient counselling, and the continuous care after discharge improved perceived well-being regardless of the intervention type (Domain 3: Implementation). To facilitate the continued use of GeRas, technical requirements should be created to increase user-friendliness and to motivate patients to continue the training in the long term (Domain 4: Maintenance).