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Charles Sturt University
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Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2020
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 16-06-2022
DOI: 10.1186/S40337-022-00604-Y
Abstract: Despite being the first validated measure of grazing, the Grazing Questionnaire (GQ) has not been investigated among in iduals with obesity. Therefore, the current study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the GQ in an obesity s le. Participants ( N = 259) were recruited from community and clinical settings in Australia. The s le comprised adults with normal weight ( n = 77) and obesity ( n = 182). A portion of in iduals with obesity ( n = 102) had binge eating disorder (BED). Data from the obesity group was examined to establish the factor structure, validity, and reliability of the GQ. A one-way ANOVA with planned contrasts was conducted to compare scores on the GQ across groups. Confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the 2-factor model of the GQ was the best model fit for in iduals with obesity. The GQ demonstrated high internal consistency, test–retest reliability over 3 months, and convergent and ergent validity. As hypothesised, the obesity group had significantly higher scores on the GQ than the normal weight group, while the obesity with BED group had significantly higher scores than the obesity without BED group. This was the first study to investigate the psychometric properties of the GQ in an obesity s le. Overall, findings indicated that the GQ is a psychometrically sound measure of grazing among in iduals with obesity. These findings provide further support for two distinct subtypes of grazing and highlight the importance of increased assessment and management of grazing behaviours for in iduals with obesity and eating disorders. Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the greatest challenges for in iduals with obesity. Certain eating patterns such as grazing may contribute to difficulties in weight management. Grazing is the repetitive and unplanned eating of small amounts of food that is not related to feeling hungry. Researchers and clinicians often use self-report questionnaires to measure grazing. However, the first validated questionnaire of grazing has not been investigated among in iduals with obesity. Therefore, the goal of this study was to examine and validate the Grazing Questionnaire in in iduals with obesity. Overall, our results showed that the Grazing Questionnaire is a valid and reliable self-report measure of grazing in in iduals with obesity. Similar to previous research, we found that there are two subtypes of grazing. The first subtype involves continuous, unplanned eating. The second subtype is associated with a sense of loss of control over eating. We also found that people with obesity and binge eating disorder graze more than people with obesity that do not have binge eating disorder, while both groups graze more than in iduals with normal weight. We recommend that clinicians routinely assess and treat unhelpful grazing patterns when working with in iduals with obesity and eating disorders.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 06-2018
DOI: 10.1111/AP.12293
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-07-2023
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Date: 21-12-2020
DOI: 10.2174/2210676610999200420112129
Abstract: Body dysmorphic disorder encompasses a range of cognitive and behavioural states stemming from distressing, negative evaluations of one’s appearance. Despite the seriousness of this condition, little is known about who is likely to receive a diagnosis and more importantly what the putative risk factors are. This is particularly so among adolescent s les, where the extant literature is considerably smaller. This study had two broad aims: to estimate the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder within a young-adult population, and to examine the predictors of body image disturbance. Three-hundred and four adolescents (242 females Mage = 17.68) completed the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire and Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire, along with measures of clinical psychopathology, self-esteem, experiences of parenting, and bullying. Body dysmorphic disorder was present in 3.9% of the s le, which is in line with previous estimates among adolescents. More interestingly, results indicated that instances of high stress, low self-esteem, and reported experiences of bullying were able to predict 48% of body image dissatisfaction. Psychological interventions should be directed towards adolescents with body image concerns, especially if they also report bullying, elevated stress, or diminished selfesteem. However, additional research is still warranted to gain an increasingly accurate understanding of the prevalence of body dysmorphic disorder and who is susceptible to developing this disorder and how we can best serve these in iduals in the community.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 26-01-2021
DOI: 10.1111/JOCN.15641
Abstract: This study aimed to profile stress, exploring whether demographics and/or other factors uniquely contribute to stress for emergency departments nurses. Nursing has been identified as a stressful profession with the potential to have negative impacts on nurses’ physical and mental health. Nurses working in emergency departments face unique daily stressors. Cross‐sectional survey using a correlational design. The survey was distributed in May 2019 to ED nurses working in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. A total of 242 nurses completed the survey, of which 190 cases were analysed. A standardised scale was used in the survey, the Expanded Nursing Stress Scale (ENSS). The s ling method for this research was non‐probability purposive s ling. STROBE checklist was used for this manuscript. The results of this study indicated that emergency department nurses experience stress in their work settings. Stress is experienced predominantly because of problems in dealing with patients and their families, high workloads, and uncertainty concerning treatment. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the work‐related stress experienced by emergency department nurses. This information can be used to inform the development of strategies to minimise stress for emergency nurses. This study builds on existing, and contributes to new, knowledge about the current stressors for emergency department nurses. The results provide insights into how policies and procedures may need to be adjusted and interventions developed, that can help in reducing stress.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 18-12-2020
Publisher: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
Date: 29-06-2020
Abstract: Objective: To describe the roles that Australian nurses play, the breadth of skills that they deploy, and the range of contexts in which they practice. Study design and methods: This cross-sectional study used a descriptive survey where data were collected online using Qualtrics©. Survey respondents were nurses whose primary role was caring for people with intellectual and developmental disability. In addition to demographic data, the main outcome measures were: nursing roles, practice and context. Results: Complete responses were collected from 101 nurses 78 females and 22 males completed the survey, the majority of whom (n=70) were from New South Wales. The major focus of care was direct assessment and care, followed by supervision of support workers, education, and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disability. Physical healthcare was consistent across body systems, as it was for all adaptive behaviour domains. Support for mental illness was more likely to be for depression and anxiety. Nurses liaise with a multitude of health and social agencies as part of their nursing practice. Discussion: This is the first study to capture the roles, practice and contexts of these Australian nurses. Nurses caring for people with IDD play a variety of roles and engage in a vast array of practice related to the physical and social needs of people with intellectual and developmental disability across the whole of the lifespan and in multiple, disparate contexts. Conclusion: It is important for the ongoing care of people with intellectual and developmental disability that the value added by this nursing workforce not be overlooked as disability and health policies evolve.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 20-08-2023
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 27-09-0012
DOI: 10.1111/AP.12247
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 22-06-2023
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 07-2019
DOI: 10.1111/CP.12169
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