The concept of Positive Health for students/lecturers in the Netherlands

Karel, Yasmaine; Vliet, Mariska van; Lugtigheid, Charlot; Bot, Cindy M. A. de; Dierx, John

doi:10.1080/14635240.2019.1623707

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“…Perceptions of the PH dimensions were investigated in several studies to explore the suitability of the implementation of PH in practice [ 49 , 50 , 68 , 70 ]. A survey study confirmed that, as perceived by citizens, the six dimensions of PH capture health more effectively compared to the WHO domains (i.e., physical, mental, and social).…”

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Rapid Review on the Concept of Positive Health and Its Implementation in Practice

van Vliet,

de Kleijn,

van den Brekel-Dijkstra

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Positive health (PH) has been described as a promising transformative innovation to address the challenges of promoting well-being and reducing the burden of disease. For this study, we conducted a scientific literature review of the current state of knowledge about PH as introduced by Huber and colleagues, following the Cochrane Rapid Review recommendations. Three databases were searched (PubMed, Google Scholar, and CINAHL). Data were extracted and synthesised using a narrative approach. A total of 55 articles were included. The initial evaluation revealed promising results at both the individual and collective levels. However, several articles gave reason for further refinement of the conceptualisation of PH and of ways to measure the effects of PH interventions in greater detail. Professionals also expressed a desire for a more informed application and elaboration of the PH method, in various settings and populations, to increase its effectiveness in practice. The results from the rapid review highlight the transformative potential of PH in shifting from a disease-oriented to a health-oriented paradigm of healthcare. This underlines the need for continued research regarding further development of the concept and its practical method, along with the necessity for methodological innovation.

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“…On the other hand, compared to patients, paramedic healthcare students regarded participation, mental well-being, and daily functioning as less important. Compared to patients, their lecturers rated the aspects of bodily functions and daily functioning as less important [ 50 ].…”

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Rapid Review on the Concept of Positive Health and Its Implementation in Practice

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van den Brekel-Dijkstra

et al. 2024

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“…The instrument is relatively new and still being researched [53]. Overall good reliability was found; the validity has not been researched yet [57].…”

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ENgage YOung people earlY (ENYOY): a mixed-method study design for a digital transdiagnostic clinical – and peer- moderated treatment platform for youth with beginning mental health complaints in the Netherlands

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Background The onset of mental disorders typically occurs between the ages of 12 and 25, and the burden of mental health problems is the most consequential for this group. Indicated prevention interventions to target individuals with subclinical symptoms to prevent the transition to clinical levels of disorders, even leading to suicide, have shown to be effective. However, the threshold to seek help appears to be high. Digital interventions could offer a solution, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. This implementation study will investigate the digital indicated prevention intervention ENgage YOung people Early (ENYOY), the Dutch version of the original Moderated Online Social Therapy Platform (MOST+) from Australia. In addition, the relationship between stress biomarkers, symptoms and outcome measures of youth using the platform will be investigated in this study. Methods The MOST+ platform will be adapted, translated and developed for the situation in the Netherlands in collaboration with a Youth Panel. A prospective cohort of 125 young people (16–25 years) with beginning mental health complaints will be on the platform and followed for a year, of which 10 participants will have an additional smart watch and 10 participants will be asked to provide feedback about the platform. Data will be collected at baseline and after 3, 6 and 12 months. Outcome measures are Psychological Distress assessed with the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10), Social and occupational functioning (measures by the SOFAS), positive mental health indicators measured by the Positive Health Instrument, stress biomarkers with a smart-watch, website journeys of visitors, and feedback of youth about the platform. It will be a mixed-method study design, containing qualitative and quantitative measures. Discussion This trial will specifically address young people with emerging mental health complaints, and offers a new approach for treatment in the Netherlands. Considering the waiting lists in (child and adolescent)-psychiatry and the increase in suicides among youth, early low-threshold and non-stigmatizing help to support young people with emerging psychiatric symptoms is of crucial importance. Moreover, this project aims to bridge the gap between child and adolescent and adult psychiatry. Trial registration Netherlands Trial Register ID NL8966, retrospectively registered on the 19th of October 2020.

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“…Moreover, the Handbook of Positive Health was developed, including a conversational tool with which a health worker and client can evaluate the client's condition in each dimension, considering what the client wants to maintain or improve and what requires guidance (4). Several studies have applied positive health, for example in health education and healthcare (5)(6)(7)(8). However, specific skills within the six positive health dimensions needed to maintain or improve one's health have not yet been described.…”

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Letting people flourish: defining and suggesting skills for maintaining and improving positive health

Sponselee,

ter Beek,

Renders

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThe concept of “positive health” emerged from the need for a holistic and more dynamic perspective on health, emphasising the ability of individuals to adapt and self-manage. The positive health conversation tool helps understand how people score on six positive health dimensions. However, skills within these dimensions to maintain or improve health have not yet been described. This is important for enabling individuals to put health advice into practise. Therefore, this paper aims to define and suggest skills for maintaining and improving positive health.SubsectionsSuggestions for definitions of skills within the positive health dimensions are described using the functional, interactive, and critical health literacy framework. Additionally, executive functions and life skills were incorporated. Moreover, the environment's role in these individual skills was noted, mentioning organisational health literacy that emphasises organisations' responsibility to provide comprehensible health information to all individuals. We propose that health promotion interventions can incorporate the proposed skills in practical exercises while aligning intervention materials and implementation tools with end-users and implementers.Discussion and conclusionThe suggested skills for maintaining and improving positive health are a first step towards a more comprehensive understanding and open to discussion. These skills may also be applied to other practical conversation tools for maintaining or improving health. Increasing positive health through the defined skills may be especially relevant to those with a lower socioeconomic position who also have limited health literacy and thereby may contribute to reducing health inequalities. Taken together, strengthening the defined skills may hopefully contribute to allowing people to flourish in life.

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The concept of Positive Health for students/lecturers in the Netherlands

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References 18 publications

Rapid Review on the Concept of Positive Health and Its Implementation in Practice

Rapid Review on the Concept of Positive Health and Its Implementation in Practice

ENgage YOung people earlY (ENYOY): a mixed-method study design for a digital transdiagnostic clinical – and peer- moderated treatment platform for youth with beginning mental health complaints in the Netherlands

Letting people flourish: defining and suggesting skills for maintaining and improving positive health

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