Development Of Support Programs Research Articles

Establishment of in-hospital nutrition support program for middle-aged and elderly patients with acute decompendated heart failure

ObjectiveTo construct a nutrition support program for middle-aged and elderly patients with acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) during hospitalization.MethodsBased on the JBI Evidence-Based Health Care Model as the theoretical framework, the best evidence was extracted through literature analysis and a preliminary nutrition support plan for middle-aged and elderly ADHF patients during hospitalization was formed. Two rounds of expert opinion consultation were conducted using the Delphi method. The indicators were modified, supplemented and reduced according to the expert’s scoring and feedback, and the expert scoring was calculated.ResultsThe response rates of the experts in the two rounds of consultation were 86.7% and 100%, respectively, and the coefficient of variation (CV) for each round was between 0.00% and 29.67% (all < 0.25). In the first round of expert consultation, 4 items were modified, 3 items were deleted, and 3 items were added. In the second round of the expert consultation, one item was deleted and one item was modified. Through two rounds of expert consultation, expert consensus was reached and a nutrition support plan for ADHF patients was finally formed, including 4 first-level indicators, 7 s-level indicators, and 24 third-level indicators.ConclusionThe nutrition support program constructed in this study for middle-aged and elderly ADHF patients during hospitalization is authoritative, scientific and practical, and provides a theoretical basis for clinical development of nutrition support program for middle-aged and elderly ADHF patients during hospitalization.

Innovative development of small resort towns: the triad of science, business, and education

Urban areas are places associated with the transformation of ideas into practices, social initiatives, and spatial economics. The study aims to assess the triad interaction between education, science, and business as a multiplier on the socio-economic development in the region. The study built a conceptual model of socio-economic space in the context of innovative urban development: the unity of education, science, and business. The statistical analysis allowed the author to substantiate the peculiarities of the local triad. The study revealed correlations in the influence of education, science, and business on changes in the regional system. The paper suggests that the triad of education, science, and business rests on territorial specifics. This feature is the determining factor of innovative development in the field of resort towns. The presented research uses the quantitatively measured influence of the triad as a multiplier by combining values of the unity of education, science, and business. The study found that the mentioned indicator reflects the wellbeing and quality of the labor resources in the region. On the one hand, the multiplicative influence of the triad is a guarantee of an increase in the wellbeing level within the borders of the region. On the other hand, it requires adaptation of the innovative development of resort towns to the current growth of the workforce and a decrease in innovative advantages on a local scale. The findings provide policymakers with significant indicators on the way to stabilizing the regional economy and effective decision-making. The study of the interaction between education, science, and business in the context of socioeconomic development can become a crucial tool for formulating policies aimed at stabilizing the region's economy and improving the quality of life of its residents, particularly in resort cities. The obtained results can provide guidelines for the development of innovation support programs and the planning of investment strategies, taking into account the specifics of territorial conditions.

Higher Education Student Support Program Expansion: A Decade of Progress and Success for English as an Additional Language (EAL) and International Students

One method to support English as an additional language (EAL) students in higher education is through the development of an extracurricular support program catered to the specific academic and psychosocial needs of post-secondary EAL students within an individual faculty. In 2009, the Mount Royal University (MRU) EAL Nursing Student Support Program (NSSP) was created to support the EAL student population within MRU's Bachelor of Nursing (BN) faculty. Following over a decade of support program success documented in a series of scholarly publications, this study aims to capture the longitudinal impact of EAL NSSP on the continued success of its alumni within the academic, professional, and personal domains. A hermeneutic approach to phenomenology was used to measure the perceived impact of the student support measures on their professional and personal development. Participant interviews revealed six themes: (a) skills and knowledge obtained from membership in the support program, (b) continued engagement in professional development and leadership opportunities following support program involvement, (c) accomplishments attained following support program membership, (d) future goals, (e) eagerness to help future generations of EAL students, and (f) the need for continued EAL student support. The findings from this study demonstrate the importance of EAL student support in higher education, showcasing the profound, long-term impact that an effective and intentional EAL student support program design can have.

Supporting parents of male academy footballers: An action research study

The purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a support program for parents of male youth academy footballers. Drawing on an action research methodology, underpinned by an interpretivist philosophical approach, this study comprised two action research cycles conducted over a 3-year period. The first action research cycle was the development, delivery, and evaluation of a six-session parent support program, along with three cultural changes. Following evaluation and reflection, the parent support program was modified to comprise a “Being a Football Parent” booklet, a 90-minute support session, and three further cultural changes. Overall, the results highlight the benefits of providing support to parents within youth academy football through a variety of modes and particularly targeting actions at the culture in which parents are situated. This study also demonstrates the value of using action research and having a practitioner-researcher embedded within organizations to facilitate such change. However, there were several challenges when implementing this parent support program and frustrations when creating change within the culture. Guidance for future parent support programs and further research are detailed. Lay summary: Two parent-support programs, comprising parent workshops and/or booklet alongside culture changes, were implemented and evaluated within a youth football academy. The program of support was positively received by parents and seen as beneficial. However, several challenges were encountered, particularly with implementing the cultural changes. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Parent support programs will be enhanced through providing parents with information alongside targeted cultural changes. Creating an environment that encourages parents to support each other enhances the effectiveness of workshops. Topics covered within sessions should be directed toward helping parents to manage their demands, build effective relationships with coaches, help parents to understand and meet their sons’ before, during, and after match needs, be aware of and learn to manage their emotions during a match, and adapt their support to their sons’ development

정신장애인 가족지원 서비스 프로그램을 위한 조사연구

The purpose of this study is to collect basic data for the development of support program for family living with people with mental illness (MI), and to suggest a plan for the family support program in identifying the needs and experiences from families and mental health service providers. This study conducted a paper and online survey from August to November 2020 for the family members and service providers in Busan. A total of 236 family members and 200 service providers were finally analyzed. For data collection, importance of the mental health services and active daily living scales were used, and descriptive statistics, t-test, and F-test were used. The results are as follows. The importance of the services of family and service providers was similar: ‘Education to prevent relapse of MI’, ‘Help in crisis situations (e.g., exacerbation, suicide)’, ‘Training program to improve interpersonal relationship skills’, ‘Psychological problem and stress relief program’, ‘Providing programs where people with MI can spend their daytime’ However, there was a different role between the types of service providers. Finally, supports for people with MI and their families should be organized in a family unit, and mental health services should provide services through the linkage of service providers (not services) based on the concept of continuity of care. Based on the results of the study, implications and future research were discussed.

Диагностическая классификация нарушений психического здоровья и развития у детей от рождения до 5 лет в практической работе психологов

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Objectives. &lt;/strong&gt;Data collection requires a structure and a consistent algorithm to create a common language for the team of professionals and to support the development of support programs. Work on the approbation of the possibilities of using the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood (DC:0-5) in the comprehensive assessment of the development and condition of the child and his/her immediate environment was carried out.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Methods.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;Over a 12-month period, 48 families with children aged from one month to 4 years 10 months were referred to the Child and Family Mental Health Center &amp;ldquo;Opening Doors&amp;rdquo;. Expert assessment was conducted using DC:0-5 and the following methods: observation, assessment of child and close adult relationships; assessment of the emotional state and behavior of adults.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Results.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The possibilities of using the DC:0-5 tool were demonstrated on the example of one case from the practice of the center&amp;rsquo;s specialists: a structured diagnostic report, written in a common language for the team of specialists, included a description of the assessment results in accordance with the algorithm of data collection and structuring of information: cultural aspects; conditions and factors of the child&amp;rsquo;s physical health; psychosocial and environmental stress factors; developmental competencies and the context of the child&amp;rsquo;s relationships with close adults. Biological and social risk and protective factors are identified. Risk factors on the part of the adult can be: a suppressed emotional state, difficulties in recognizing the emotional needs and signals of the child and an inappropriate response to them; on the part of the child &amp;mdash; a restraint of activity and emotions. In the conclusion, the opinions of specialists about the possibility of clinical disorders in the child are given.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Conclusions.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;The data obtained with the use of DC:0-5 allows us to formulate the directions of the individual program of support for the child and family fully and clearly. At the next stage of work it is planned to continue the analysis, systematization and description of cases of classification application with the generalization of results.&lt;/p&gt;

Comparative effectiveness of ehealth self-management interventions for patients with heart failure: A Bayesian network meta-analysis

ObjectiveThis study evaluated the effectiveness of electronic self-management support interventions in reducing all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, readmission rates, and HF-related readmission in heart failure patients. MethodsFollowing the PRISMA-P guidelines and PRISMS taxonomy, we searched Pubmed, Cochrane Library, and Embase for RCTs and trials of electronic health technologies for heart failure interventions. Develop support programs in advance for education, monitoring, reminders, or a combination of these to screen and categorize studies. The Cochrane ROB2 tool was used to assess the risk of bias. ResultsThe monitoring interventions may improve all-cause mortality (OR 0.77, 95% CI 0.63 to 0.93) and cardiovascular mortality (OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.61 to 0.93) compared to usual care. Reminder interventions were associated with significantly reducing readmission rates (OR 0.07, 95% CI 0.00 to 0.94). Mixed interventions were most effective in reducing HF-related readmission rates (OR 0.75, 95% CI 0.56 to 0.99). ConclusionElectronic self-management interventions, particularly monitoring and reminders, can potentially improve outcomes of heart failure patients, including reducing all-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and readmission rates. Practice ImplicationsThe eHealth model and the combination of self-management are significant for long-term intervention in patients with HF to improve their quality of life and prognosis.

ПАРТНЕРСТВО МЕЖДУ БИЗНЕСОМ И ГОСУДАРСТВОМ В СФЕРЕ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫХ ЗАКУПОК: МЕХАНИЗМЫ СОДЕЙСТВИЯ РАЗВИТИЮ РЕГИОНАЛЬНЫХ РЫНКОВ И УЛУЧШЕНИЮ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРЫ

The relevance of the topic of partnership between business and the state in the field of public procurement is due to the need for effective development of regional markets and improvement of infrastructure. The author explores the mechanisms of cooperation between the private sector and government agencies in the context of public procurement, identifying their impact on the economic development of regions.&#x0D; The analysis of the experience of various countries is carried out and practical recommendations are offered to strengthen the partnership between business and the state. Special attention is paid to mechanisms to stimulate the participation of small and medium-sized enterprises in public procurement, as well as ways to improve transparency and efficiency of procurement procedures.&#x0D; The paper also discusses the importance of interaction between business and the state to create a favorable investment environment, stimulate innovation and infrastructure development. The proposed assistance mechanisms include the establishment of partnerships, the development of special support programs, as well as the improvement of legislation and control mechanisms.&#x0D; In conclusion, the article emphasizes that a successful partnership between business and the state in the field of public procurement contributes not only to the development of regional markets, but also to improving the quality of public services provided, which ultimately contributes to the sustainable socio-economic development of society.

Psychological Support of Internally Displaced Persons in Ukraine and Emigrants Abroad: Challenges of Wartime

In the context of war, providing timely psychological support is crucial for internally displaced persons in Ukraine and emigrants abroad. This kind of assistance is considered a priority for individuals who have recently experienced traumatic events and are in a vulnerable psychological state. The article is focused on identifying mental health problems among individuals who have been temporarily displaced or emigrated abroad during the war. It aims to improve the toolkit for providing psychological support to these populations. The study analyses the specific challenges associated with providing psychological support to these individuals. Forced resettlement to another region or country, combined with the prolonged impact of information stress, air raids, and the loss of a normal way of life, has been shown to contribute to the development of psychological disorders at both emotional and behavioural levels. The article focuses on the specificity of manifestations of prolonged stress, which can take the form of severe anxiety and excessive worry, as well as unpredictable outbursts of anger. It is widely accepted that physical stress can cause symptoms such as muscle pain, chronic fatigue, rapid heartbeat, and increased irritability. The physical aspects of stress, when combined, can have a detrimental effect on a person's personality and negatively impact their psychological well-being. This paper defines the complexity levels of mental disorders and outlines their factoriality. Factors such as age, involvement in the emergency (as a witness, participant, or directly affected), personal life experience, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships are considered. A conceptual approach is proposed for providing first psychological aid to the studied population categories. This includes providing emotional, physical, and social support to the affected individual, enhancing their sense of security. The practical significance of the research results lies in their potential application in the development, improvement, and implementation of psychological support programs for internally displaced persons in Ukraine and emigrants abroad in wartime conditions.

Utilization of repeat services in the outpatient department of Dewi Sartika general hospital, Kendari City, 2023

The reutilization of services in outpatient clinics of hospitals plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of healthcare services. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with service reutilization in hospital outpatient clinics using a cross-sectional design and quantitative approach. Data were collected through questionnaires from 100 respondents at Dewi Sartika General Hospital in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, during October-November 2023, using accidental sampling techniques. The analysis results indicate that factors such as service quality, family encouragement, facilities, location, and patient attitudes are significantly associated with service reutilization in outpatient clinics. Univariate analysis was used to describe sample and variable characteristics, while bivariate analysis involved correlation testing to evaluate the relationships among variables. The conclusion of this study highlights the importance of enhancing communication, education, and family support in influencing patient decisions to reuse the same services at the hospital. The development of family support programs, patient empowerment, family-friendly policies, and periodic program evaluations are crucial steps in improving patient experiences and healthcare outcomes. Recommendations include critical steps such as enhancing communication, education, and family support, as well as developing structured family support programs, empowering patients, implementing family-friendly policies, and conducting regular program evaluations. It is expected that the implementation of these recommendations will improve patient experience, enhance adherence to treatment, and overall improve healthcare outcomes.

Fertility Intention in Hong Kong: Declining Trend and Associated Factors

AbstractHong Kong is characterized by extremely low fertility, with a total fertility rate of 0.701 in 2022. This paper reports significant declines in the intention to have children among non-parents and in the desire to have more children among parents, based on data from the Family Surveys conducted in Hong Kong in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017, which imply more dramatic demographic changes in the future. Drawing on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), this paper explored individuals’ attitudes toward marriage and having children, family functioning variables indicating subjective norms regarding fertility, and housing status and parenting stress relating to individuals’ control over fertility behavior. The results show that among non-parent respondents, being older and possessing a secondary education were associated with a lower level of fertility intention, whereas being a tenant, having positive attitudes toward marriage and having children, and having higher levels of family mutuality and harmony were associated with a higher level of fertility intention. Among parent respondents, parenting stress significantly inhibited the desire to have more children, regardless of financial matters and family environment. The findings suggest that fertility intentions can be remade over the life course. This paper, based on the TPB framework, can help guide the development and adoption of policies and supportive programs to improve fertility intentions in Hong Kong.

Challenges Faced by First-Year Students Based on Individual Identities

This study examines the challenges faced by first-year students at the College of Basic Education, University of Duhok. The research focuses on the impact of individual identities on academic and social integration. A quantitative descriptive methodology was used, employing structured questionnaires. The study reveals a range of obstacles that extend beyond initial expectations and are consistent across gender and departmental lines. The analysis shows that there is a crucial requirement for a support framework that is universally accessible and inclusive, designed to aid students in their transition to higher education. The findings of the study recommend the creation of comprehensive feedback mechanisms and interdepartmental cooperation in the development of support programs. The research emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and addressing the distinct obstacles encountered by students with intersecting marginalized identities. Suggestions for future research involve a more thorough examination of the long-term impacts of these obstacles and the investigation of focused interventions to improve student achievement and well-being. This study adds to the discussion on improving student support services and creating an inclusive academic environment that promotes the growth and development of all students, especially those who are navigating their first year in higher education.

Longitudinal assessment of psychological distress and its determinants in a sample of firefighters based in Montreal, Canada.

Firefighters face elevated risks of common mental health issues, with distress rates estimated at around 30%, surpassing those of many other occupational groups. While exposure to potentially traumatic events (PTEs) is a well-recognized risk factor, existing research acknowledges the need for a broader perspective encompassing multidimensional factors within the realm of occupational stress. Furthermore, this body of evidence heavily relies on cross-sectional studies. This study adopts an intensive longitudinal approach to assess psychological distress and its determinants among firefighters. Participants were recruited from 67 fire stations in Montreal, Canada, meeting specific criteria: full-time employment, smartphone ownership, and recent exposure to at least one PTE, or first responder status. Subjects underwent a telephone interview and were directed to use an app to report depressive, post-traumatic, and generalized anxiety symptoms every 2 weeks, along with work-related stressors, social support, and coping styles. Analyses involved 274 participants, distinguishing between those exceeding clinical thresholds in at least one distress measure (the "distressed" subgroup) and those deemed "resilient." The duration and onset of distress were computed for the distressed group, and linear mixed models were employed to evaluate determinants for each psychological distress variable. Clinical psychological distress was observed in 20.7% of participants, marked by depressive, post-traumatic, and anxiety symptoms, often within the first 4-week reference period. Contextual factors (operational climate, social support, solitude) and individual factors (coping style, solitude and lifetime traumatic events in private life) exhibited more significant impacts on psychological distress than professional pressures within the firefighters' work environment. This study reports lower rates of psychological distress than previous research, possibly attributable to sample differences. It highlights that reported symptoms often represent a combined and transient layer of distress rather than diagnosable mental disorders. Additionally, determinants analysis underscores the importance of interpersonal relationships and coping mechanisms for mental health prevention interventions within this worker group. The findings carry implications for the development of prevention and support programs for firefighters and similar emergency workers.

Individual Teachers' Understanding in Implementing Guidance and Counseling Services for Intellectually Disabled Children

Each teacher's understanding of how to provide guidance and counseling to children with intellectual disabilities is an important aspect to ensure effective education. The aim of this research is to explore teachers' understanding of strategies, challenges and successes in implementing guidance and counseling services for children with intellectual disabilities. The research subject involved the homeroom teacher, class VI C for mentally retarded children. It is hoped that this research will provide insight and become a reference for authors and readers in providing individual guidance and counseling services by understanding mentally retarded children. This research shows that teachers' understanding of the individual needs of children with intellectual disabilities, effective counseling strategies, and parental involvement play an important role in the success of counseling services. However, challenges related to resources, expertise and institutional support were also identified. The meaning of this research is to provide valuable insight into the development of training and support programs for teachers who provide guidance and counseling services for children with intellectual disabilities.

Screen Time Exposure and the Development of Internalizing and Externalizing Problems in a Sample of Romanian Urban Highschoolers

During the last years we have noticed an increase in screen time for adolescents while questions about its effects on the development of psychological and social problems are starting to be addressed. We hypothesized that increased screen time is associated with heightened display of internalizing and externalizing symptoms. We investigated this association on a sample of 2497 highschoolers recruited from one big city in southern Romania. They filled in a series of items focusing on screen time average exposure, display of depression and anxiety symptoms, involvement in aggressive and delinquent behavior, and family context. The linear regression model showed that, after controlling for individual and family variables, more screen time exposure is associated to heighten depression and anxiety symptoms and more involvement into aggressive behavior. These findings contribute to the research in this new area of interest and may inform the development of prevention and supportive programs for adolescents and their families by adding evidence for clarifying the relationship.

Employment of the population as a factor of ensuring social security

The purpose of the article is to determine the role of employment in ensuring social security. The essence of the "social security" concept has been clarified, and its content has been defined. It was concluded that security is a particular state of the system, determined by its ability to resist dangers, which involves not only the preservation of the existing situation but also the creation of opportunities for development under conditions of uncertainty and risk. It has been proven that the social security of society and the state begins with the social security of the individual - the guaranteed protection of a person from internal and external threats that may violate his vital interests, rights, and freedoms. This state includes ensuring normal life activities, improving material well-being, and creating conditions for development and self-realization. The role of employment in ensuring the individual's social security is considered the formation of income for the realization of material, social, and status needs and the need for self-development. The impact of employment on economic development, social stability, and the well-being of society is analyzed. It has been proven that solving employment problems is necessary for ensuring society's social security through the successful construction of a socially oriented market economy. The critical problems of employment and social security in Ukraine during the war are identified. Among them, the destruction and damage to the infrastructure of individual enterprises, the occupation of territories, general economic instability, which leads to a reduction in production and the deterioration of the financial condition of enterprises, a high level of unemployment with an insufficient number of highly qualified specialists, significant resettlement of the population, including refugees and internally displaced persons, which leads to disparities in labor markets in different regions. It has been proven that the issues of employment and socio-economic recovery in the conditions of a military conflict are highly complex and require a complex approach from the authorities, the public, and international organizations. Particular attention should be paid to developing support programs, training, and retraining to provide the population with opportunities to restore stability and everyday functioning in the labor market, which will positively affect social security. Keywords: social security, security factors, working population, employment, unemployment.

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE (IBD) COMMUNITY PREFERENCES FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT: THE ROLE AND SCOPE OF PEER SUPPORT FOR YOUTH WITH IBD

Abstract INTRODUCTION Youth with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) experience psychosocial challenges which can negatively impact their body image, self-efficacy, IBD symptoms, and risk of disease recurrence. Peer support programs have high desirability amongst IBD patients and can improve disease management skills, self-efficacy, and mental health generally. Existing peer support programs vary, ranging from one-on-one peer coaching to professionally-led support groups to IBD summer camps. However, there is limited research identifying best practices for peer support in IBD. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a framework that centers patient voices in all phases of research, providing an opportunity to equitably represent patient preferences in the development of peer support programs. METHODS Our mixed-methods community survey was disseminated across the US to adults eighteen or older with IBD via patient organizations. This survey assessed patient preferences for a peer support program, including structure (e.g., support group, 1:1 mentor, group activities) and program topics (e.g., body image, social life, medical care). Participants ranked these on a 5-point Likert scale (from “Not at all important” to “Extremely important”) and also had an open-ended opportunity to provide other topic suggestions. Given our CBPR approach, we recruited a Patient Advisory Board (PAB), composed of adults diagnosed with IBD in childhood, and conducted one-on-one interviews to assess patient perspectives of the survey results. RESULTS Our sample included 77 participants (mean age 29, 39.5% with ulcerative colitis, 60.5% with Crohn’s disease). Participants ranked doing non-IBD activities (e.g., games, meals) as quite a bit important, while IBD activities (e.g., IBD comic book) were ranked moderately important. PAB members emphasized that the strength of a patient-led support program is the shared experience and “normalcy” of having IBD, and that limiting a program to IBD activities wouldn’t allow for spontaneous conversation and trust-building. The average ranking of all topics surveyed fell between “extremely important” to “quite a bit important.” In order of importance, topics included navigating social life and mental health, increasing independence while growing older, planning for the future, communicating with the healthcare team, disclosure to friends, navigating school, body image, medical management, and nutrition. Themes suggested by participants included sexual intimacy, fertility, and advocacy. PAB members emphasized the role of peer support interventions as complementary to medical care, and specifically, how peer mentorship can allow for ‘real world’ examples of navigating life with IBD, outside traditional topics discussed in medical appointments. We will use this mixed-methods data to inform our design of a novel IBD peer support program.

The use of evidence-based programmes in family support across Europe: A comparative survey study

The importance of using evidence-based programmes to ensure children’s rights and families’ wellbeing is increasingly recognized in Europe. However, there are few and partial attempts to gain insight into the scope of prevention and promotion programmes currently implemented in child and family services across Europe, often located outside the formal peer-reviewed channels. The objectives of this study are empirically examining the diversity of family support programmes delivered and the extent to which they meet evidence-based standards for programme formulation and provide a picture of the typologies according to programme descriptors, operational aspects and implementation components. The Family Support Programmes' Survey was used to identify existing programmes addressing family support in participating countries. The sample includes 193 support programmes from 17 European countries, members of the European Family Support Network corresponding to three regions of Europe (Northern, Southern and Central-Eastern). The comparative survey was conducted using the Data Collection Sheet to gather information about program characteristics. Descriptive and cluster analyses were carried out. Results show that a large number of programmes fulfil evidence-based standards for programme formulation, such as clearly defined theoretical framework, manualization, and methodology components. In addition, three cluster profiles of programme formulation components were determined corresponding to the three European regions. Implications for research and practice on the development of family support programmes according to evidence-based standards for programme formulation are discussed.

ИССЛЕДОВАНИЕ ВЗАИМОСВЯЗИ ПСИХОЛОГИЧЕСКОГО ВЫГОРАНИЯ И ЭМОЦИОНАЛЬНОГО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТА У МЕДИЦИНСКИХ РАБОТНИКОВ

Turbulence in the external environment, information overload, inflated expectations and other factors increase the level of stress experienced by people, including in the workplace. This affects the efficiency of accomplishing organizational tasks, the level of conflict and labor productivity in the company. In this regard, it is of interest to study the relationship between the level of emotional intelligence and emotional burnout syndrome. The object of the study is a team of medical workers of the State Autonomous Healthcare Institution “Interregional Clinical Diagnostic Center” (GAUZ MKDC). Using survey methods and statistical data analysis, it was concluded that there is a connection between emotional intelligence and burnout syndrome in medical workers, which may be useful for the development of prevention and support programs for personnel.

Salgının Otizm Spektrum Bozukluğu Olan Kişilerin Bakıcıları Üzerindeki Etkisi: bir kapsam incelemesi

Introduction: People with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) have difficulty adapting to changes and new routines, especially in crisis situations such as a pandemic. This provides caregivers with greater responsibility and emotional stress, which can have negative consequences for their mental health. Therefore, it is crucial to create coping and mental health promotion strategies in this population. We aim to reflect on the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of caregivers of people with ASD and identify strategies that can be adopted and preventive measures.&#x0D; &#x0D; Material and Methods: a scoping review of the literature published on the topic using PubMed/MEDLINE database. Results: The results highlight the emotional stress experienced by caregivers of people with ASD during the COVID-19 pandemic. The interruption of support in health services, the closure of schools and socio-occupational support institutions and domestic demands were some of the challenges identified. The role of continuity of care for families of people with ASD during the pandemic and the need to implement flexible and timely support programs is highlighted. Telemedicine was one of the most highlighted interventions for the continuity of care and the implementation of support measures for caregivers. Conclusions: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the mental health of people with ASD and their caregivers. It is important to drive the expansion and development of support programs and adapted interventions. Multidisciplinary work is needed to overcome the challenges imposed by the pandemic, both at the current moment and in the post-pandemic period.