Exploring the impact on the health and well-being of young adults’ participation in ‘the club’

This study explores the impact of creative arts on the health and well-being of six selected young adults who participated in productions at a performance and entertainment venture (‘The Club’). The qualitative design incorporates in-depth interviews with performers and producers to uncover their stories and experiences, from which key themes are drawn. The study uncovers a number of physical, mental and psychosocial benefits, including empowerment, the learning of new skills, creating and maintaining positive relationships, enhanced confidence and resilience, opportunities for self-expression, and engagement in meaningful activities. Challenges to well-being are also elicited regarding the sometimes negative impact of creative roles on health and well-being. The findings align with evidence from previous studies about the benefits of creative arts in terms of health and well-being promotion. Suggestions for community-based interventions incorporating creative arts are made, including the need for further research in this area

Psychosocial outcomes of the creative communications pilot project for people with dementia

This evaluation was designed in order to explore the impact of the Creative Communications pilot Programme, a six week programme of person‐centred dance, movement and visual arts, on participants at a care home. Timed observations of 12 participants were conducted as well as five semi-structured interviews with care home staff and the project facilitators. Through the use of observation scales, a number of outcomes were assessed including commitment, creative expression, embodiment, verbal and non‐verbal communication, wellbeing and satisfaction. The interviews assisted in exploring from the professionals’ and facilitators’ perspective the impact of the project in these domains as well as exploring further key themes regarding the experiences of those involved in the programme in terms of quality of life and other related factors. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of data indicated positive changes in physical, psychological and social wellbeing , including the opportunity to participate in meaningful activities; behavioural improvements; increased mobility, social interaction, confidence, self‐esteem, mood and concentration; and the learning of new skills. These findings confirm evidence from previous studies about the benefits of non‐pharmacological methods in the care of people with dementia

CWU Faculty Senate Minutes - 02/05/1969

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 02/05/1969 regular meeting

Understanding factors behind the late testing and diagnoses of HIV: a review of the international literature

Late diagnosis of HIV results in increased morbidity and mortality and raises the potential for onward transmission to others. It also increases costs to health service providers and impacts on national health budgets. This paper reports results from a literature review conducted to inform the conduct of an international study investigating barriers to early HIV testing from the perspectives of both patients and healthcare professionals. The literature suggests that reasons for late presentation include demographic factors such as age, sex and ethnicity; fear and stigma associated with an HIV diagnosis; and individual risk appraisal, as well as structural and organisational barriers within the healthcare system. Other key issues highlighted by the literature review include the fact that: the number of people living with HIV is increasing year on year, the proportion of people presenting with a late HIV diagnosis is increasing not only in MSMs but also in other less recognised groups such as heterosexual women and in particular, older heterosexual men and women. Reasons for late presentation and diagnosis are multifactorial, but further research into the issue of late presentation and diagnosis of HIV is required, including the exploration of reasons why people continue to present late. The review indicated that further work to raise public awareness of the benefits of early testing, together with improved education and training for healthcare professionals is vital to improve the uptake and timeliness of HIV testing

CWU Faculty Senate Minutes - 02/12/1969

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 02/12/1969 regular meeting

CWU Faculty Senate Minutes - 03/05/1969

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 03/05/1969 regular meeting

CWU Faculty Senate Minutes - 03/12/1969

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 03/12/1969 regular meeting

CWU Faculty Senate Minutes - 06/04/1969

These are the official Central Washington University Faculty Senate Minutes for the 06/04/1969 regular meeting