Focus Group in Community Mental Health Research: Need for Adaption

Zupančič, Vesna; Pahor, Majda; Kogovšek, Tina

doi:10.1007/s10597-018-0271-7

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“…It requires individuals to undergo both cognitive and behavioral adaptation . In addition, adaptation is considered to be an important feature of human health and social support and is known as a critical social health determinant . It has been reported by multiple studies that adaptation is essential for maintaining health and well‐being and achieving satisfaction and happiness …”

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Social adaptation and adaptation pressure among the “drifting elderly” in China: A qualitative study in Shanghai

Ruan

Zhu

Lü

2019

Health Planning & Management

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Summary Objective In China, a population of “drifting elderly” that is mainly composed of older parents who migrate for nonemployment reasons has emerged and developed rapidly. The need to understand their social adaptation after migration is well recognized but neglected, so we explored this in the current study. Methods A qualitative study using a grounded theory approach was undertaken involving 53 elderly interprovincial migrants in five districts of Shanghai from July 2016 to May 2018. This involved in‐depth interviews with participants. Adaptation of the drifting elderly and their motivations for migrating were studied, and differences in daily life when compared with before migrating, difficulties encountered after migrating, and social‐adaptation pressure were analyzed. Results The drifting elderly had poor adaptation regarding self‐identity, daily activities, and social context. The adaptation process regarding daily life, social relationships, and obtaining social support was difficult. They experienced both proximate adaptation pressure (induced by providing and/or obtaining social support) and evolutionary adaptation pressure (induced by mismatch and/or constraints). Conclusion The social adaptation of the drifting elderly was affected by differences in daily life when compared with before migrating, and adaptation pressure was caused by both proximate and evolutionary factors. The decision to migrate was the result of a rational principle of maintaining the intergenerational support structure, and it was influenced by the evolutionary advantage related to maintaining this structure. Strengthening social support for the drifting elderly is necessary to promote their adaptation.

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“…determinant. 23,24 It has been reported by multiple studies that adaptation is essential for maintaining health and well-being 23,24 and achieving satisfaction and happiness. 25 Social support refers to the sum of various supportive forces or factors in the social network and can greatly improve an individual's adaptation in a social context.…”

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Social adaptation and adaptation pressure among the “drifting elderly” in China: A qualitative study in Shanghai

Ruan

Zhu

Lü

2019

Health Planning & Management

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“… 27 Focus groups have been widely used in mental health research. 28 We classified study participants into four categories: people living with MCI, family informal caregivers, GPs and community health centre (CHC) managers. Each focus group session comprised participants from the same category in order to avoid dominance of any participant category in the discussions and to maximise engagement of each participant.…”

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Challenges in detecting and managing mild cognitive impairment in primary care: a focus group study in Shanghai, China

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IntroductionDetection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is essential in slowing progression to dementia. Primary care plays a vital role in detecting and managing MCI. The chronic care model (CCM) provides effective methods to manage chronic diseases.ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore how MCI services are delivered in primary care in China.MethodsFocus group interviews were conducted face to face among MCI stakeholders from six community health centres (CHCs) involved in the ‘friendly community programme’ in Shanghai, China. A total of 124 MCI stakeholders were interviewed, consisting of 6 groups (n=42) of general practitioners (GPs), 3 groups (n=18) of CHC managers, 4 groups (n=32) of people with MCI and 4 groups (n=32) of informal caregivers. Content and thematic analyses were performed using a combination of induction and deduction approaches.ResultsThree major themes emerged from the data corresponding to the CCM framework: hesitant patients, unprepared providers and misaligned environments. While the public are hesitant to seek medical attention for MCI problems, due to misunderstanding, social stigma and a lack of perceived benefits, GPs and CHCs are not well prepared either, due to lack of knowledge and a shortage of GPs, and a lack of policy, funding and information support. None of these issues can be addressed separately without tackling the others.ConclusionThis study combined the diverse perceptions of all the main stakeholders to detect and manage MCI in primary care settings in China. A vicious circle was found among the three interconnected CCM domains, creating a gridlock that should be addressed through a system’s approach targeting all of the above-mentioned aspects.

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“…Other studies have reported similar approaches to group‐based research contribution, where participants are able to ‘come and go’ (Zupančič et al . 2019; p. 174). The justification for this flexibility is autonomy (Polit & Beck 2017) and the quest for a sufficient quantity of data.…”

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Using an arts‐based approach to explore the building of social capital at a therapeutic recreation camp

Jay

Moxham

Patterson

2021

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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Therapeutic recreation is beneficial for people with and without disabilities, promoting an empowered, connected, and joyful life. The present study aimed to analyse canvas art created on a therapeutic recreation programme called Recovery Camp, to discover what they reveal about the shared experiences which have occurred. This study utilized an arts-based research method and thematic analysis to discover what participants have communicated via their artwork from ten camps between 2018 and 2019. This study adheres to the COREQ guidelines for qualitative studies. Reflexive thematic analysis produced subthemes which informed three main themes and an identified core meaning of Social Capital. The three main themes were Togetherness and teamwork, Positivity, and Gratitude for Recovery Camp. Based on these findings, canvas art has revealed that shared experiences during a therapeutic recreation camp were positive and connecting. Social capital was created and bridged at Recovery Camp through teamwork and prosocial attitudes. Gratitude has also been disclosed by participants for their shared positive experience.

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Focus Group in Community Mental Health Research: Need for Adaption

Cited by 13 publications

References 45 publications

Social adaptation and adaptation pressure among the “drifting elderly” in China: A qualitative study in Shanghai

Social adaptation and adaptation pressure among the “drifting elderly” in China: A qualitative study in Shanghai

Challenges in detecting and managing mild cognitive impairment in primary care: a focus group study in Shanghai, China

Using an arts‐based approach to explore the building of social capital at a therapeutic recreation camp

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