Development And Validation Of The Feeling Better Scale (FBS)

The Feeling Better Scale (FBS) is a new self-report measure of ‘state well-being’. It assesses well-being following the use of skills learnt in a school-based positive psychology intervention program, A Lust for Life (ALFL). The FBS, along with other validated measures, were administered to 305 children. Additionally, these scales were administered to 345 children who completed the ALFL programs and 382 children who were in a control group. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses showed that a 23-item, 2-factor version of the FBS best fit the data. The FBS had excellent reliability (α=0.93, ω=0.93).  There was weak, but significant test-retest reliability (ICC=0.2, p<0.001, N=382). The FBS had good concurrent and construct validity moderately correlated with trait well-being (r(304)=0.34, p<.01). It was responsive to change following ALFL intervention (t(344)=3.07, p<.01, SRM=0.17). Overall, the FBS is a measure of state well-being that may be used to evaluate the impact of the ALFL program

An Exploratory Factor Analysis And Reliability Analysis Of The Personal And Social Influence On Employability Among Youth From Marginalised Community

Exploration of personal and social factors that influence employability is an essential tool for the youth from marginalized communities to enter labour market and sustain in a career successfully. Previous studies have proven the contribution of personal and social factors in shaping the career of the youth population. However, there is a very limited access to instrument that assess the personal and social influence on employability that based on Malaysian context. Therefore, the research aimed at developing instruments that emphasis personal and social influence on employability. This study commenced to gain empirical evidence of validity and reliability of the item using a survey questionnaire.  The instruments’ validity and reliability were measured on youth from marginalized community in Malaysia. Quantitative research designs that employ questionnaire were selected by researchers in administrating the research. Around 1181 Malaysian youth at the age range from 15 to 25 years old from marginalised community were selected by using probability sampling method to participate in this study. The internal consistency reliability, standardized residual variance, construct validity, and composite reliability were measured. Findings of the study proved that all the constructs are significant in assessing personal and social influence on employability

Drivers of Special Education Teachers’ Success in Mainstream Classroom: Investigating the Impact of Job Satisfaction on Teachers\u27 Sense of Wellbeing

This study investigated the factors influencing Special Education (SpEd) teachers’ well-being in mainstream classrooms in one of the public schools in Cebu, Philippines. Employing a descriptive- correlational design, the research explored the relationship between job satisfaction and the well-being of teachers involved in inclusive education. Job satisfaction, including aspects like job security, work environment, responsibilities, and community support, were analyzed alongside measures of teacher well-being. The findings indicated a strong positive link between job satisfaction and overall teacher well-being, demonstrating that supportive work conditions significantly enhance the psychological and professional health of teachers. This study highlights the importance of fostering inclusive, supportive educational settings to improve teacher satisfaction and well-being, crucial for effective inclusive education practices. The results suggest that prioritizing teacher needs and creating a nurturing work environment are essential for the success of mainstream inclusion programs

Comparison of MRI brain in multiple sclerosis patients at 1.5 T and 3.0 T MRI scanners: A follow up study

Objective: The symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a complex autoimmune disease, are numerous. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the most sensitive technique for diagnosis and monitoring treatment of MS. Recently, the high magnetic field MRI system performed routinely for MS patients. The purpose of the study was to retrospectively evaluate the sensitivity of MRI scanning for multiple sclerosis (MS) lesions at 1.5-T and 3.0-T during 6 month follow-up period. Method: We retrospectively studied brain MRI at 1.5-T and 3.0-T in 28 MS patients. MRI scans were performed on two visits, at baseline and six months later. The scanning protocol was identical at all time points and the period between 1.5-T and 3.0T scans was 72 hours. The scanning protocol included contiguous axial of FLAIR, T2WI, Proton density, T1WI, and postcontrast T1 weighted imaging. Result: The overall mean number of lesions was significantly higher in 3 Tesla (21 lesions) compared to 1.5 Tesla (11 lesions) (P<0.05).  The overall mean number of lesions was significantly higher in 3 Tesla at follow up visit (25 lesions) compared to baseline visit (21 lesions) (P<0.05). There was no significant difference between the overall mean number of lesion between 1.5 tesla at follow up visit (12 lesions) compared to baseline visit (11 lesions) (P>0.05). Conclusion: Using high-field MRI system could improve the sensitivity for early detection of multiple sclerosis lesions. The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis would influence by strength of magnetic field scanner. A further large cohort study is recommended for protocol optimization with different scanner strength and various imaging vendors

The impact of a school-based positive psychology programme on state wellbeing in Irish school children: A cluster randomized controlled trial

Childhood into early adolescence is a critical developmental period for mental health, with growing evidence that universal school-based wellbeing interventions can improve children’s mental health outcomes, with lifelong benefits.               The A Lust for Life (ALFL) school-based positive psychology intervention is widely implemented in Ireland, with some evidence of benefits. This cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the ALFL programme for children in fifth and sixth class grades, aged 9-13 years, using a measure of state wellbeing as the primary outcome variable, with trait measures of wellbeing, depression and anxiety as secondary outcome variables, building on previous research studies. Participants were 402 children, recruited from 9 schools, randomly allocated to a 10-week ALFL programme group (n = 180) or 10-week waiting list control group (n = 222). Outcome measures were administered pre and post intervention/waiting time. The trial showed that the ALFL schools programme led to small improvements in state wellbeing arising from using behavioural skills learned on the ALFL programme (d = 0.18, p = .034), and an increase in the use of skills learnt on the programme to promote state wellbeing (d = 0.27, p = .001), but no significant improvements in measures of trait wellbeing, anxiety or depression. This study’s use of a state wellbeing measure and its consideration of children’s real-world use of skills learnt, which are central to the evaluated intervention’s theory of change, constitute an original contribution to the research base

Healthcare Management In Promoting Role Of Paramedics And Nurses In Critical Care; Review

Healthcare unit managers play a crucial role in promoting the importance of paramedics and nurses in critical care. They are responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of nurses and paramedics, as well as maintaining high-quality care. However, there is a lack of research focused on the actions and organizational strategies employed by healthcare unit managers to support nurses, as well as the specific working environments that facilitate such support. This paper utilizes a mixed methods approach, combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys with healthcare unit managers and nurses. The findings highlight the crucial role of healthcare unit managers\u27 accessibility to their nursing staff in promoting nurses. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of responsive support from the care unit managers\u27 superiors, administration, and managerial colleagues in creating favorable working conditions. The care unit manager\u27s own support was highly supported by the superior manager, and this support was positively connected with nurses

Role Of Radiology, Pharmacists And Clinical Laboratory Teams In Patient Post Administration Of Moderate Sedation During Dental Procedures

Procedural sedation and analgesia are now widely accepted as the usual approach for managing pain and anxiety in juvenile dentistry patients who are undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures outside of the operating room. Anxiolysis, a technique that integrates both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods, has a substantial impact on procedural sedation. Behavior Management Technology, a non-pharmacologic intervention, can effectively decrease preprocedural agitation, facilitate the transition to sedation, minimize the necessary dosage of sedative medicine, and lower the incidence of adverse events. With the advent of new sedative regimens and techniques in pediatric dentistry, it is important to assess the possible function of established sedatives provided through different routes, for different uses, and using new delivery modalities. This research aims to analyze and deliberate on the present condition of sedation techniques in the field of dentistry, and The role of radiology, pharmacists, and clinical laboratory teams in patient care following the delivery of moderate sedation during dental procedure

Paediatrics Neurodegenerative Diseases, Roles Of Healthcare Administration, Secretary, Anesthesia And Nurses In Delivering Proper Care: Review

Neurodegenerative illnesses are becoming more prevalent in older individuals, posing a specific challenge for anesthesia. Neurodegenerative diseases occur as a result of changes in the transportation, breakdown, and accumulation of proteins. The physiological changes that occur as one ages have an impact on both the way medications are processed and the way they interact with the body in youngsters. Every day, numerous mothers and children die due to insufficient healthcare systems, where the lack of proper anesthetic and critical care services is a significant contributing factor. Pediatric nursing practitioners, particularly those specializing in caring for young adults with chronic and intellectual disabilities, are well-suited to actively engage in, initiate, and take charge of evidence-based transition planning. Pediatric-registered and advanced practice nurses have already taken on the responsibility of guiding the transition and transfer of vulnerable youths due to their extensive experience working with families, coordinating care with educational and social agencies, and their expertise in disease-specific care and self-management requirements

The Importance Of Sterilization Tools Used In Health Facilities

 The study aims to know the importance of sterilization for health centers, the extent of its efficiency in terms of modern equipment, and the importance of knowing the scientific and educational capabilities of the people in charge of the sterilization process in health facilities and those entrusted with the sterilization process, whether nurses or other groups. A questionnaire was conducted via the Google Drive program, where the questionnaire was distributed to residents of the city of Mecca, 650 people (men and women) employees of health facilities, to know their opinions and the extent of their satisfaction with sterilization in their centers, where responses were obtained from 620 people in all health centers in the city of Mecca. It was found through this current study that 80% of private employees received training courses in sterilization, while the remaining 20% did not. Regarding their satisfaction with sterilization in health facilities, 40% stated that they were satisfied, while 60% said that they were dissatisfied with the performance of sterilization in health facilities

Stress as a Regulatory Variable of the Training and Psychoso-cial Profile of Undergraduate Students in Post COVID-19 era: A Systematic Review

Stress is fundamental variable in human behavior. The aim of this systematic review is to carry out an analysis of the state of the art on stress in university students. To this end, a search was carried out in the Web of Science database for the descriptors "stress" and "undergraduate students". After applying the inclusion criteria, a total of 88 articles were selected. Interest in this variable has in-creased, motivated by the health situation derived from COVID-19. The results show stress interacts with socioeconomic variables, emotional intelligence, motivation and social skills of university students. Likewise, it is decisive in the face of addictions to mobile devices and narcotic substances