International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being最新文献

{"title":"Exploring digital health: a qualitative study on adults' experiences with health apps and wearables.","authors":"Gaia Leuzzi, Filippo Recenti, Benedetto Giardulli, Aldo Scafoglieri, Marco Testa","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2024.2447096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2024.2447096","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>From an active ageing perspective, investigating how adults use apps and wearables for health purposes might improve well-being strategies supported by widely adopted technologies. This study investigated adults' perceptions of using apps and wearables for health purposes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative interview study was conducted. Adults (+18) using an app/wearable to monitor at least one health variable (e.g. physical activity and diet) were eligible. Transcriptions were analysed using the Reflexive Thematic Analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nineteen participants (34.3 ± 14.5 years; men/women: 8/11) joined the study and from their transcriptions 5 themes were created: 1) Easy and accurate monitoring of health: balancing users' needs and technological challenges; 2) Self-improvement and motivation: usefulness of rewarding behaviours and gamification towards achievements; 3) Requiring personalized apps and wearables: aesthetics and wearability; 4) Beyond simple monitoring: prevention and care throughout daily life; 5) Awareness of potentially dangerous digital data world: from distress to fixation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Apps and wearables were highly valued by our participants for effectively managing and enhancing their health and sports performance while ensuring education, motivation, ease of use, safety, and prevention. However, issues such as privacy concerns, wearability, and lack of integration need to be addressed to improve adoption, enhance usability and support active ageing initiatives.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2447096"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142900354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychiatric spaces: a phenomenological case study of staff perspectives after relocation to a new mental health facility.","authors":"Anne Hagerup, Carina Ribe Fernee, Helle Wijk, Göran Lindahl, Sepideh Olausson","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2485697","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2485697","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Patients in mental health care rely on staff for their well-being, security, and quality of treatment. However, staff's perspective of the physical environment where care takes place remains underexplored. Their insights are crucial to understanding how the environment impacts the quality of care. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the meanings of the physical environment for inpatient care according to staff shortly after relocation to a new mental health facility.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study employed a phenomenological approach and focus group interviews with 20 staff working in a newly built mental health facility. Data were analysed using van Manen's existentials and guided by the theory of affordances.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The primary findings were as follows: (a) attempting to provide a therapeutic atmosphere, (b) design as symbolism, (c) altering the physical environment means altering time, (d) offering spaces for connection and communication, and (e) embodying the new mental health facility.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings indicate that regardless of whether affordances are actualized, opportunities and obstacles in the hospital environment impact the staff's ability to provide inpatient care according to their standards. Conflict arose due to obstacles inherent in the organization and structure of the new mental health facility that limited opportunities to utilize possible affordances.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2485697"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11963181/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143755780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unravelling the roadblocks and pathways to adolescents' physical activity.","authors":"Christina Alexandrou, Anna-Karin Lindqvist, Hanna Wieslander, Stina Rutberg","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2524270","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2524270","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected adolescents' opportunities for physical activity in many countries.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore experiences and opportunities for physical activity among Swedish adolescents with different backgrounds, considering both the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and broader influencing factors during and after this period.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data was collected through focus group interviews (<i>n</i> = 13) with 86 students and analysed using content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Although many adolescents managed to remain physically active during the COVID-19 pandemic, socioeconomic differences affected opportunities for participation in organized sports and activities, as well as perceptions of community safety. Findings also highlighted the important role of schools and the influence of gender and performance norms on physical activity, as well as young girls' desire for \"safe spaces\" to focus on their training and development.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted routines, prompting adaptations and exposing various barriers. Social belonging, socioeconomic background, and prevailing norms significantly influenced activity levels, while the balance between independence and safety emerged as a key factor. Moving forward, we recommend investing in community safety, youth sports, and supportive school policies that challenge gender and performance norms, particularly in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2524270"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12217099/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144546078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"I know it will make me feel better\": a grounded theory of sea gazing and well-being for women in midlife.","authors":"Sarah L Hurdman, Donna C Jessop, Megan Hurst, Tom L Farsides","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2527883","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2527883","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Midlife has been identified as a period of diminished health and well-being among women. A growing body of evidence has documented positive links between interactions with the sea and well-being. To date, most qualitative researchers have focused on the experience and benefits of activities taking place in, or on, the water. Hence, this study aimed to explore the experiences of looking out to sea from the land (\"sea gazing\"), and how it may be related to well-being, for women in midlife.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Grounded theory methodology was used to develop a substantive theory of the relationship between sea gazing and well-being. Data were collected from 15 coastal-dwelling women, aged between 45-64 years old.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The proposed theory explains a self-reinforcing, cyclical process in which sea gazing is used as a habitual self-care practice within overall well-being management. The theory was constructed around a core category of <i>habitually reconnecting with the sea to help manage well-being</i>.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Sea gazing from the land may offer a simple, affordable and accessible way for midlife women to gain well-being benefits from the sea . These results may be of interest to policymakers and healthcare professionals concerned with facilitating positive well-being outcomes for women in midlife.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2527883"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12239125/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144585586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical activity experiences among children with ADHD and ASD: a qualitative meta-synthesis literature review.","authors":"Karin Grahn","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2524460","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2524460","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim was to analyze and synthesize empirical research on physical activity experiences among children diagnosed with ADHD and ASD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted, including 17 articles published between 2010 and 2023. The synthesis encompasses qualitative research on the experiences of children with ADHD and ASD in organized physical activity. Data were categorized into overarching themes based on a socio-ecological model. Each overarching theme was subdivided into themes and sub-themes illustrated with extracts from each study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The research was conducted in several countries, with a predominance of studies from the USA and Canada. Most studies focused on children diagnosed with ASD, with boys being more frequently represented. Various intrapersonal factors were influential, with negative factors including disability-specific constraints, motor skill difficulties, and dissatisfaction with physical activity, while enjoyment of specific activities and positive attitudes towards physical activity were identified as some of the positive factors. In terms of interpersonal factors, interactions with family, friends, teammates, and coaches or teachers shaped both positive and negative experiences.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings provide valuable insights into the experiences of children with ADHD and ASD in organized physical activity contexts. Key aspects identified can guide future research and initiatives aimed at including children with ADHD and ASD in organized physical activities.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2524460"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12291193/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Functionally oriented music therapy (FMT) in the treatment of long-term musculoskeletal pain. A qualitative observational study.","authors":"Alhusayn Alqarqani, Louise Eulau, Johanna Fritz, Lena Nordgren, Helena Lööf","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2545674","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2545674","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim was to interpret and describe functionally oriented music therapy (FMT) as a method in the treatment of long-term musculoskeletal pain in a region in the middle of Sweden. A first step of a larger project aiming to study the method's effectiveness on participants pain and daily life qualitatively and quantitively.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study was a qualitative observational study. Video observations were supplemented with semi-structured interviews with FMT therapists (<i>n</i> = 3) and participants with long-term musculoskeletal pain (<i>n</i> = 19). Collected data was analysed using thematic analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five main themes were identified in connection with the main core theme of \"Person centred tailored treatment\". The video observations have shown no negative impacts during the sessions. Positive body language was observed (i.e. smiling, laughing) that's in line with curiosity and joyfulness. This was also confirmed in the interviews.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>FMT holds promise as a therapeutic treatment for long-term musculoskeletal pain conditions. By utilizing music as a communication method alongside body language, individuals can experience pain relief, emotional regulation, and improved quality of life. Further research and clinical application of FMT can potentially enhance the overall care and well-being of individuals living with long-term musculoskeletal pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2545674"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12340934/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144818163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Why the oldest old in China bypass primary care: culture, family, and health system limitations.","authors":"Marius Wamsiedel, Boyang Li","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2536103","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2536103","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study contributes to the understanding of primary care bypassing in China by focusing on an underexplored demographic: the oldest old (individuals aged 80 years and above). While previous research has predominantly focused on health system determinants of bypassing, this study also considers social and cultural factors involved in the oldest old's health-related decision-making and health-seeking behaviour.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were collected through 20 in-depth interviews with participants from Shandong, Henan, and Shanghai. Data analysis combined inductive and deductive approaches. Initially, we used the constructive grounded theory approach of inductive coding to allow codes to emerge from participants' narratives. Later, we integrated the emerging categories within the Health Belief Model to provide a more structured understanding of the factors influencing bypassing behaviours.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our findings reveal that bypassing cannot be explained only through distrust in the quality of services and resource shortages at primary care facilities. Participants often regarded ageing as a natural, inevitable process, which, combined with the cultural norm of endurance, delayed care-seeking for minor health issues and reduced the use of preventive services. Family involvement in health-related decisions also contributes to bypassing, as children often push for hospital-based care, reflecting both the cultural expectation of filial devotion and the belief that hospitals provide better care. Personal connections within hospitals increase trust, facilitate access, and secure privileges, which reduce the appeal of primary healthcare facilities.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Our findings suggest that health system improvements alone, albeit necessary, are insufficient to reduce the bypassing of primary care. Interventions should also address the socio-cultural factors influencing this practice. Specifically, this paper calls for improving the quality of primary health services, reforming the essential medicines policy, and promoting cultural change by prioritizing preventive care and improving the general perception of community health centres, township health centres, and village clinics.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2536103"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12278461/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144661054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Nurses' and nurse leaders' perspectives on a health-promoting work environment: a meta-ethnographic study.","authors":"Diako Morvati, Rita Solbakken, Jonas Vaag, Yvonne Hilli","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2460255","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2460255","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this meta-ethnography is to integrate and synthesize nurses' and nurse leaders' perspectives on a health-promoting work environment to enhance understanding of its essential aspects.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A meta-ethnographic approach developed by Noblit and Hare was conducted.</p><p><strong>Findings: </strong>Line of argument synthesis led to the development of an overarching tree metaphor: \"cultivating a flourishing environmental tree rooted in values, held stable by leadership, and nurtured by safe working conditions.\" This metaphor illustrates that a health-promoting work environment is imbued with three interdependent aspects: 1) core values as the roots of the tree, including respect, recognition, community, and engagement 2) value-conscious leadership as the trunk of the tree, meaning a leader who is conscious of their power position and responsibilities and 3) safe working conditions as fertile soil for the tree, comprising the physical and administrative dimensions of the work environment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Collaboration between nurses and leaders is crucial for cultivating a health-promoting work environment. However, nurse leaders, due to their influential positions, have the responsibility to facilitate this environment. Consequently, leaders need to receive adequate resources and support from their superiors to foster an environment that enhances nurses' health and job satisfaction.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2460255"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11789224/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143069453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction.","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2489263","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2489263","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2489263"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11983518/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143804687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The complexities of joy: a qualitative study of joy cultivation, loss of joy, and happiness in British adults.","authors":"Maria Roberts, Richard Appiah","doi":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2508946","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17482631.2025.2508946","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Joy is a fundamental yet underexplored emotion that plays a critical role in well-being and happiness. Despite its significance, little research has examined how individuals cultivate, experience, and lose joy, particularly in relation to its interplay with other emotions and broader aspects of well-being. This study explored the subjective and contextual dimensions of joy among UK adults, including how it is cultivated, lost, and related to the broader aspects of well-being.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Using an exploratory qualitative design, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 14 adults aged 28-59 years. Thematic analysis was employed to identify patterns in participants' experiences of joy, its influences, and impact on well-being.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four key themes were constructed: The Dynamics of Joy in Everyday Life, Determinants of Joy: Influences and Barriers, Impact of Joylessness: Coping Behaviours, and Strategies for Cultivating Joy. Joy was perceived as a distinct, profound emotion, often intertwined with gratitude and love. Barriers to joy included negative relationships, societal pressures, and emotional burdens, whereas fostering positive relationships, engaging with nature, and cultivating self-awareness were identified as key strategies for sustaining joy.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Findings highlight joy as a complex emotion, distinct from happiness and shaped by individual, relational, and cultural contexts. The study offers insight into joy's emotional and psychological impact, the challenges of its loss, and the enduring value of joyful memories. Participants also shared practical suggestions for cultivating joy, which may inform well-being initiatives in community, educational, or therapeutic settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":51468,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being","volume":"20 1","pages":"2508946"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12107667/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144136515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}