Experience Questionnaire Research Articles

Psychometric Properties of the Persian Version of the Intensive Care Experience Questionnaire (ICE-Q).

Background and Purpose: It is important to assess the experience of patients who have been admitted to an intensive care unit to provide the best treatment and nursing care possible. Therefore, a valid and reliable tool is necessary for measurement. This study aimed to determine the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Intensive Care Experience Questionnaire (ICEQ) for open-heart surgery patients. Methods: The study was conducted in four steps: translation, face and content validity, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability assessment. The adapted questionnaire was administered to 200 Iranian cardiac surgery patients who had received treatment in an intensive care unit within the past month. Results: In the final Persian version of ICEQ, there are 4 factors and 21 items. Following the translation and cultural adaptation process, the content validity was evaluated. Three items had content validity ratio < 0.6, so they were deleted. Scale-level content validity index/Average was 0.81 and more than 0.7 for each item on the scale. This scale was validated through confirmatory factor analysis using fit indicators (comparative fit index, normalized fit index, root mean square error of approximation, and chi-square). There was Cronbach's alpha of 0.71-0.85, and intraclass correlation coefficients were 0.82-0.93 for subscales. Conclusions: The Persian version of ICEQ showed appropriate psychometric properties. This scale may be useful to inform the development of effective interventions to improve subsequent outcomes for Iranian open-heart surgery patients.

Effectiveness of peanut ball intervention on childbirth experiences, maternal satisfaction and behavioural responses among pregnant mothers: A randomised control trial

IntroductionA positive childbirth experience and satisfaction are the key indicators defining the quality of care pregnant mothers receive in a healthcare institution. Therefore, researchers have sought multiple strategies to improve childbirth experience and maternal satisfaction. In light of this background, the current research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of peanut ball intervention in improving maternal satisfaction and promoting positive childbirth experiences and behavioural responses. MethodsThe current research employed a randomised control trial in which 768 low-risk primigravid women were recruited into two groups: treatment (n = 384) and control (n = 384). A comparative evaluation of the outcomes was carried out between the peanut ball intervention provided to the treatment group and the standard care provided to the control group. Data was collected using an observation checklist for behavioural response and a questionnaire for childbirth experience and maternal satisfaction. ResultsThe study revealed a significant mean score difference in behavioural response, childbirth experience and maternal satisfaction, indicating the effectiveness of the peanut ball intervention in improving these outcomes. ConclusionThe peanut ball intervention can effectively improve positive behavioural response, childbirth experience and maternal satisfaction among low-risk primigravid women. The current study provides insight into healthcare providers' consideration of the peanut ball intervention among pregnant mothers as a safe and comfortable method of childbirth.

Examining the Psychological Measures and Feasibility of Recreational Trail Rides in Reducing Cravings for Addictive Substances among Veterans: A Replication Pilot Study.

Equine-assisted services have been gaining popularity as complementary therapies for a variety of populations with a diversity of diagnoses. Interventions using equines might benefit the military Veteran population through building therapeutic alliance as well as reducing symptoms. This pilot observational study is primarily aimed to investigate safety, feasibility, and acceptability of equine-assisted services for Veterans with substance abuse disorders. It is the second pilot observational study, the first being completed in 2022. Secondary outcomes included recording the impact of trail riding on psychological measures among Veterans at a large Veterans Administration medical center. The study included a total of 32 Veterans who participated in trail riding sessions from May 4, 2022 to August 31, 2022. The study utilized the Positive and Negative Affect Scale, Adult Hope Scale, and Craving Experience Questionnaire to assess changes in positive affect, negative affect, hope components, and substance craving. The results indicated significant reductions in negative affect and substance craving after the first session, with positive effects observed in subsequent sessions. However, demographic and diagnostic variables did not predict significant changes in psychological instruments. Overall, the study demonstrated that trail riding was a safe and feasible intervention and may have potential benefits for improving emotional well-being and reducing substance cravings among Veterans. It is recommended that future studies research mechanisms of action, as well as conduct more rigorous investigations, including controlled trials using larger sample sizes and longitudinal research, to best determine lasting effects of these types of complementary therapies.

Implicit bias and experience influence overall but not relative trustworthiness judgment of other-race faces

Impressions of trustworthiness are formed quickly from faces. To what extent are these impressions shared among observers of the same or different races? Although high consensus of trustworthiness evaluation has been consistently reported, recent studies suggested substantial individual differences. For instance, negative implicit racial bias and low contact experience towards individuals of the other race have been shown to be related to low trustworthiness judgments for other-race faces. This pre-registered study further examined the effects of implicit social bias and experience on trustworthiness judgments of other-race faces. A relatively large sample of White (N = 338) and Black (N = 299) participants completed three tasks: a trustworthiness rating task of faces, a race implicit association test, and a questionnaire of experience. Each participant rated trustworthiness of 100 White faces and 100 Black faces. We found that the overall trustworthiness ratings for other-race faces were influenced by both implicit bias and experience with individuals of the other-race. Nonetheless, when comparing to the own-race baseline ratings, high correlations were observed for the relative differences in trustworthiness ratings of other-race faces for participants with varied levels of implicit bias and experience. These results suggest differential impact of social concepts (e.g., implicit bias, experience) vs. instinct (e.g., decision of approach-vs-avoid) on trustworthiness impressions, as revealed by overall vs. relative ratings on other-race faces.

Personality Functioning, Narcissism and Borderline Traits in the General Population Predict Deviations from the Optimal Time Perspective

Abstract The aim of this article is to clarify and describe the relationships between levels of personality functioning, pathological personality traits from the borderline and narcissistic functioning, and time perspective (TP). The study was conducted online, and 210 participants completed eight questionnaires: Inventory of Personality Organization, Boredom Proneness Scale, Rejection Sensitivity Questionnaire, Barratt Impulsiveness Scale, Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale, Narcissistic Admiration and Rivalry Questionnaire, Depressive Experience Questionnaire, and Zimbardo Time Perspective Inventory. The results reveal that the pathological personality functioning was consistently associated with a deviation on each dimension of TP and the Deviation from the Balanced Time Perspective (DBTP) while the higher functioning personality indicator was associated with a balanced time perspective. When accounting for all traits in the regression, pathological personality traits predicted variance of Past-Negative, Present-Hedonistic, Present-Fatalistic, and the DBTP. Borderline and narcissistic traits were associated with the DBTP but demonstrated different time perspective profiles. Borderline traits showed an overall negative TP with a tendency to seek quick and intense pleasure in the present with no regards toward the future. These results show that there can be TP profile differences between borderline personalities, depending on their specific trait profile. Impulsivity plays an important role in how borderline personalities cope with their negative temporalities. Vulnerable narcissism is characterized by a negative past with the ability to recruit the future, while grandiose narcissism denotes an overall more balanced time perspective than their vulnerable counterpart.

Analisis Tindakan Sexual Harassment Terhadap Kenyamanan Dan Produktivitas Kerja Karyawan (Studi Kasus Di PT. Fie Bandung)

This research is a case study of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a negative act that has a sexual context and can harm the victim physically and psychologically. This research used a quantitative method by distributing questionnaires to 50 respondents who worked at PT. FIE Bandung. By using the Sexual Experience Questionnaire (SEQ) questionnaire and participatory observation methods which allow researchers to feel and experience this phenomenon directly. This research aims to find out whether acts of sexual harassment (X) can affect employee comfort (Y1) and work productivity (Y2). This research was calculated using the SPSS version 27 program, from the results of the validity and reliability tests the three variables produced valid data, namely where r calculated &gt; r table and reliable data where the Cronbach Alpha value was &gt; 0.600. The results of this research also show that there is a relationship between acts of sexual harassment (X) on work comfort (Y1) of 24.3% and 11.3% on work productivity (Y2). The remainder is influenced by other variables not examined in this research. So it can be concluded that the author's hypothesis regarding sexual harassment can affect the comfort and work productivity of employees at PT. FIE Bandung has a positive and significant influence.

Adaptation and norm determination of the Boston Naming Test for healthy Lebanese adults aged between 50 and 88 years

The Boston Naming Test is a well-known neuropsychological test widely used to evaluate linguistic abilities, encompassing object naming and word retrieval in subjects representing various clinical pathologies. Our study has two main stages: (1) a pilot study aimed at adapting the BNT to the linguistic and cultural particularities of Lebanese society and (2) norm determination for the Lebanese version of the BNT through the analysis of participants’ responses. The primary goal of this study is to develop a Lebanese version of the BNT comprising 60 images adapted to the Lebanese language and culture. This version is based on normative data derived from healthy Lebanese adults aged between 50 and 88 years. The study seeks to assess the influence of age, gender, and education level on the naming performance of participants. In the pilot study, 103 Lebanese volunteers participated, while the normative study involved 280 healthy volunteers aged between 50 and 88 years. Three screening tests—Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), Language Experience and Proficiency Questionnaire (LEAP-Q), and Geriatric Depression Scale 15-item (GDS)—were administered to select participants meeting inclusion criteria. The findings revealed a statistically significant effect of age and education level on the BNT (Lebanese version) total score. The total score decreased with age and increased with education. However, the effect of gender was not significant, a result confirmed by the generalized linear model. This study successfully produced a Lebanese version of the BNT comparable to the original English version. Additionally, it provided normative data crucial for evaluating naming ability, word retrieval, and detecting potential disorders associated with aging.

Gamified-flipped English classes and L2 learners’ achievement and perceptions

ABSTRACT This study aimed to investigate the benefits of incorporating gamification within a flipped English classroom to evaluate the resulting synergies on language learners’ overall L2 achievement (grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension) and their perceptions of this didactic approach. A total of 327 lower-intermediate L2 learners were assigned into three groups: gamified-flipped class (GFC), flipped, and control. All participants engaged in numerous L2 activities during the intervention, but the gamified-flipped and flipped groups accessed them via the Moodle learning management system before each session. The gamification plug-in was activated just for the gamified-flipped group members. An explanatory mixed research method was employed using pre-and post-tests of English, a Learning Experience Questionnaire (LEQ), and a written self-report survey. The results revealed that the gamified-flipped intervention significantly enhanced language learners’ L2 achievement across all three components. Moreover, learners perceived this class as fun, traceable, collaborative, and engaging though needed an excessive workload. These findings highlight the potential of using a gamified, free learning management system to improve language acquisition. They also emphasize the importance of considering students' workloads and individual differences when implementing gamification strategies.

Interactive Output Modalities Design for Enhancement of User Trust Experience in Highly Autonomous Driving

Autonomous driving (AD) technology has gradually matured, but the lack of trust and acceptance from users limits its adoption and diffusion. This paper aims to solve the challenges and alleviate the trust crisis by exploring reasonable interactive output modalities. Firstly, we propose a multimodal interactive output scheme with 9 different feedback level. Subsequently, we conduct simulated driving experiments on the scheme, using three methods: driving trust experience questionnaire (DTEQ), eye-tracking, and takeover desire recording. Finally, we analyze the trends and correlations of results at different interactive output levels. The results indicate that the user trust experience is highly positively correlated with the level of interactive output modalities. Under reasonable design, multimodal and high-level interactive output is beneficial for providing more comprehensive feedback information, reducing users’ visual workload, and improving trust. This work provides a foundation for enhancement of user trust experience, and helps promote the application and popularization of AD.

The Couples’ Birth Experiences and Influencing Factors

Objective: The birth experience profoundly changes couples’ lives. The husband's role in the birth experience is to provide emotional and physical support to his wife. However, complex emotions can be experienced in the first births due to uncertainties. While birth can be positive for many couples, it can also be negative for many couples. In this context, the aim of this study was to determine the birth experiences of primiparous women and their husbands. Methods: This descriptive study included 350 couples who experienced their first birth between March 2020 and March 2021. The study was conducted in a mother-friendly hospital in Istanbul that allows spousal participation at birth. Data were collected face-to-face using a general information form and Birth Experience Questionnaire (BEQ). Data were analyzed using SPSS. Results: The mean age of the mothers was 23.60±2.69 years. The total mean BEQ scores of the mothers and their spouses were 37.89±3.25 and 46.28±5.02, respectively (p=0.00). Couples’ birth experiences were significantly associated with birth interventions. Episiotomy, enema, labor induction, emergency cesarean section, no skin-to-skin contact, and no early breastfeeding caused an increase in the negative birth experience scores of couples (p=0.000). As the BEQ total score of the mothers increased, the BEQ total score of the fathers also increased (p=0.000, r=0.57). Conclusion: In this study, participants had a neutral to slightly negative experience. Labor interventions were associated with a negative birth experience. During the antenatal period, both women and their spouses should receive training and support for possible interventions at birth and emotion management.

P-490 ‘Your Fertility @ Home’, a clinical pilot study on a new diagnostic smartphone app for treatment naive fertility patients

Abstract Study question What are patients’ experiences with a newly developed diagnostic smartphone app? Summary answer The first patients’ experiences with the content of the app are positive. Also, participants made positive changes in their lifestyle after advice from the app. What is known already Previous studies on digital healthcare for fertility patients are promising. However, many e-Health initiatives are not thoroughly evaluated, which hampers implementation. During a fertility trajectory patients often feel a lack of control, we therefore developed a new smartphone app with a dual purpose. First, to give new fertility patients more control and empowerment over their situation by providing reliable information and personalized advice. Second, to support healthcare professionals in choosing the right diagnostic tests and interpretation of the results. This app was first validated on a historical cohort of patient data, before testing the app in a prospective patient group. Study design, size, duration This is an ongoing, prospective pilot study of 70 heterosexual patient couples. Patients were followed up from the start of the fertility workup until the work-up finished. This abstract covers the preliminary results of the first 19 participants. Follow up is expected to be complete at time of the ESHRE annual meeting. Participants/materials, setting, methods The study population consists of treatment naïve infertile couples, who were referred to a fertility-clinic. Before the first appointment, patients used the smartphone app, which consisted of a medical anamnesis questionnaire for both women and partners. Based on the anamnesis the app provided recommendations about lifestyle and diagnostic tests, which were in line with current Dutch guidelines. Patients were given advice on the results of the tests and filled in a questionnaire about their experiences. Main results and the role of chance The experience questionnaire for patients included three parts. The questions in the first part were based on the validated Patient-Centered Questionnaire Infertility. This covered questions about the use of the app, for example the ease of installation and if they felt involved with use of the app. Sixteen out of nineteen patients (84%) felt taken seriously, eleven patients (58%) experienced enough attention to their emotions and fourteen patients (74%) would advise their friends to use the app. The second part included questions about the results of the diagnostic tests. Ten patients (52%) found the explanation of the results clear, three patients (15%) wanted additional information. Eleven patients (58%) thought the results and information matched their personal situation. The third part of the questionnaire asked about the lifestyle advice patients received in the app. Twelve patients (63%) found this advice useful. The other patients found the advice not matching their situation. After using the app, ten patients (52%) said they made a change in their lifestyle to optimize their fertility situation. On a ten point Likert scale, 16 patients (84%) scored the app an eight or higher. Limitations, reasons for caution These are results of a pilot study and thus must be interpreted with caution. Secondly, this is the first version of the app that has been tested with patients, so next the app needs further optimization before it can be fully implemented. Wider implications of the findings Considering the positive reception, this app holds potential for a beneficial change in fertility care. It may increase the accessibility to reliable personal information and advice for new fertility patients in a safe and private environment. This might lead to patient empowerment and positive lifestyle changes enhancing their fertility potential. Trial registration number 2022.09.05.01

Centering and flourishing: an online intervention study assessing the effects of a Christian contemplative practice on stress-reduction and human flourishing

Despite widespread engagement in contemplative religious practices, comparatively little research has been conducted on their potential effects on well-being. Furthermore, few studies have focused on how an explicitly religious framing may impact the outcomes of such practices. In this online randomized controlled trial (N = 702), we tested the well-being effects of a contemplative prayer practice called Centering Prayer on self-identifying Christians. We compared 1) presenting the practice with an explicitly religious framing (experimental condition), 2) presenting the practice without an explicitly religious framing (active control), and 3) presenting simple instructions to reflect on the day, without any instructions regarding a meditation-like practice (passive control). After randomization into one of these three conditions, participants were asked to complete their assigned practice daily for 28 days. We hypothesized that the religious framing version of the practice would increase well-being over the active and passive control conditions. Well-being was assessed at three follow-up time points: one day, one week, and one month after the practice period. We found no group differences between the conditions on our primary outcome measure of well-being at one-week post-intervention. Each group increased in well-being from baseline to follow-up. We found significant group differences on acute measures of spiritual experience, the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ-30) and Daily Spiritual Experience Questionnaire (DSES). These results suggest that a religious framing may not enhance well-being effects but may alter spiritual outcomes related to contemplative practices.

Daily spiritual experiences and self-efficacy of diabetic elderly: A cross-sectional study

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between daily spiritual experiences and self-efficacy of diabetic elderly. A cross-sectional study was undertaken involving a cohort of 135 elderly individuals diagnosed with diabetes in 2023. The instruments utilized for data collection encompassed a demographic questionnaire querying variables such as age, gender, marital status, age of diabetes onset, educational background, and occupation. Additionally, the study incorporated the Daily Spiritual Experience and Spiritual Health questionnaire, as well as the Diabetes Management Self-Efficacy Scale (DMSES). The research units reported an average of 42.37 (standard deviation [SD]=11.11) spiritual experiences, and the self-efficacy rate among the elderly with diabetes was 80.47 (SD=11.37). A Spearman's correlation coefficient test was conducted to examine the relationship between daily spiritual experiences and adherence to a drug regimen. The results did not indicate a significant correlation (P=0.19, r=0.11). Recognizing spiritual needs as a crucial facet of health, it is incumbent upon healthcare professionals to enhance the health and quality of life of patients. This is particularly pertinent for the self-efficacy of elderly individuals with diabetes. By identifying and bolstering daily spiritual experiences, healthcare workers can make a significant contribution to the well-being of these patients. This approach underscores the importance of a holistic perspective in healthcare, where spiritual needs are addressed alongside physical ones.

Mid- and late-life lifestyle activities as main drivers of general and domain-specific cognitive reserve in individuals with Parkinson’s disease: cross-sectional and longitudinal evidence from the LANDSCAPE study

BackgroundCognitive reserve (CR) is considered a protective factor for cognitive function and may explain interindividual differences of cognitive performance given similar levels of neurodegeneration, e.g., in Alzheimer´s disease. Recent evidence suggests that CR is also relevant in Parkinson’s disease (PD).ObjectiveWe aimed to explore the role of life-stage specific CR for overall cognition and specific cognitive domains cross-sectionally and longitudinally in PD.MethodsThe cross-sectional analysis with data from the DEMPARK/LANDSCAPE study included 81 individuals without cognitive impairment (PD-N) and 87 individuals with mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI). Longitudinal data covered 4 years with over 500 observations. CR was operationalized with the Lifetime of Experiences Questionnaire (LEQ), capturing the complexity of lifestyle activities across distinct life-stages. Cognition was assessed using a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery.ResultsHigher LEQ scores, particularly from mid- and late-life, were observed in PD-N compared to PD-MCI [F(1,153) = 4.609, p = .033, ηp2 = 0.029]. They were significantly associated with better cognitive performance (0.200 ≤ β ≤ 0.292). Longitudinally, linear mixed effect models (0.236 ≤ marginal R2 ≤ 0.441) revealed that LEQ scores were positively related to cognitive performance independent of time. However, the decline in overall cognition and memory over time was slightly more pronounced with higher LEQ scores.ConclusionsThis study emphasizes the association between complex lifestyle activities and cognition in PD. Data indicate that while CR might be related to a delay of cognitive decline, individuals with high CR may experience a more pronounced drop in overall cognition and memory. Future studies will have to replicate these findings, particularly regarding domain-specific effects and considering reverse causal mechanisms.

The effects of Nirvana fitness and functional training on the body appreciation of young women: non-randomized controlled trial.

Exercise is an important intervention used to improve body image. The present non-randomized controlled trial aimed to examine the effects of Nirvana Fitness (NF) and functional training (FT) on body appreciation and its correlates in young women. Twenty-two students participated in FT, 21 in NF, and 47 in the control (CN) group. The mean age of the study participants was 22.79 ± 6.14 years. The FT and NF groups participated in sessions 2 days per week for 8 weeks, and the CN group did not participate in any sessions. All the participants were evaluated at pre- and post-intervention, filling in the Body Appreciation Scale 2 (BAS-2), Mind-Body Connection from the Physical Activity Body Experiences Questionnaire (PABEQ), Body Surveillance from the Objectified Body Consciousness Scale (OBCS), the Functionality Appreciation Scale (FAS), intrinsic exercise motivation from Behavioral Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire 2 (BREQ-2), and perceived physical fitness. Significant improvements were found in terms of all outcome measures in the FT group, and improvements of body and mind connection and body surveillance in the NF group, while no improvements were observed in the CN group. FT's effect on body appreciation appeared to operate through the improvement of the mind-body connection in the FT and NF groups and via decreased body surveillance in the FT group. These findings support the developmental theory of embodiment and provide initial evidence that professionally delivered FT and NF might be used as effective strategies for the promotion of positive body image in young women.

Psychothérapie assistée par psychédéliques (PAP) : le modèle genevois

BackgroundIn this article, we aim to describe an interdisciplinary model for psychedelic assisted psychotherapy (PAP) that we have developed at the Geneva University Hospitals, in an institutional setting. Our model integrates the collaborative efforts of psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses establishing a structured framework for administering PAP in a safe, controlled, and standardized manner. IntroductionPsychedelic assisted psychotherapy (PAP) is a psychotherapeutic approach that utilizes the profound alteration of the state of consciousness induced by psychedelic substances to enhance therapeutic outcomes. This innovative approach, which has been neglected due to historical biases rather than empirical evidence, is now experiencing a renewed interest among clinicians. Contemporary research, equipped with advanced methodologies and a rigorous scientific approach, is showing significant therapeutic potential for a range of mental health disorders. In Switzerland, the legal framework authorizes the medicinal use since 2014 for exceptional authorizations for the medicinal use of LSD and psilocybin for therapeutic purposes, under strict regulations. MethodWe provide a comprehensive description of the PAP protocol implemented at the Geneva University Hospitals, beginning with its inception in September 2020. Our methodological outline includes the administrative and clinical selection criteria for patient eligibility; the preparatory sessions designed to introduce the patients with psychoeducation interventions and the analysis of intention and therapeutical objectives; the controlled administration of psychedelics in a supportive environment; and the integration sessions that follow psychedelic experiences. Our protocol emphasizes safety, ethical considerations, and the importance of a supportive therapeutic relationship throughout the process. We also describe questionnaires we use to qualify and assess the alteration in the state of consciousness, namely The Five Dimension Altered States of Consciousness (5AD-ASC) and the Mystical Experience Questionnaire (MEQ). Since the start of the program in September 2020 and up to February 2024, a total of 224 personal authorizations (114 LSD, 110 Psilocybin) have been issued to the Geneva University Hospital PAP team, for a total of 396 individual sessions. DiscussionThe core argument presented in this article is that the psychedelic-induced alteration of consciousness is a novel therapeutic tool, which works as a potent catalyst that can be synergistically combined with traditional dialogue-based psychotherapy. This combination has the potential to support the psychotherapeutic processes and enable breakthroughs in cases where conventional therapy has reached its limits. We discuss the implications of this approach, reflecting on both its challenges and its transformative potential within its clinical application. ConclusionThe conclusion of our article is an endorsement of the continued basic and clinical research on PAP. By presenting a detailed framework of the PAP process, including its preparatory, experiential, and integrative phases, we advocate for a structured and scientifically grounded exploration of its therapeutic efficacy. Our conclusion calls for a broader acceptance and integration of PAP within clinical practice, provided it is underpinned by ongoing research, ethical practice, and institutional support.

Pengembangan Front-End Edu-Perikanan Pada Program Smart Fisheries Village Bangsring dengan Metode UCD dan UEQ

The development of the front-end Edu Fisheries in the Smart Fisheries Village (SFV) Bangsring program using User-Centered Design (UCD) and User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) aims to improve access to and quality of fisheries education. SFV Bangsring faces specific issues such as the low level of education and awareness among the local community regarding sustainable fishing practices, as well as the ineffectiveness of previous conventional approaches. The UCD method is used to understand user needs and design an intuitive user interface, while the UEQ method is used to evaluate user satisfaction with the developed system. The development results show a significant improvement in the accessibility and quality of fisheries education, with a 40% increase in fishermen's knowledge about sustainable fishing practices and a 35% increase in user satisfaction compared to previous approaches. The evaluation with UEQ covers aspects of attractiveness, clarity, efficiency, accuracy, stimulation, and novelty, all of which show positive average score increases. This research emphasizes the importance of a user-centered approach in designing educational systems that respond to user needs, as well as the significant positive impact on improving the accessibility and quality of fisheries education, and awareness and sustainable fishing practices in the SFV Bangsring environment. The implementation of this technology is expected to continue supporting the empowerment of the fishing community through better and more sustainable education.

Utilizing Design Thinking and User Experience Research for Effective Agricultural Labor Recruitment Web Application Design

The agricultural sector faces a significant challenge in recruiting a skilled workforce, with both landowners and tenant farmers struggling to find new laborers. Factors such as inadequate rural infrastructure and facilities, coupled with limited technology adoption, have diminished the appeal of working in the agricultural sector. Consequently, agricultural productivity has declined due to a shortage of adequate labor. To address this issue, a prototype web application named “Partner Tani” was designed to facilitate labor recruitment for farmers. The application design process employed the Design Thinking methodology and the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) to thoroughly understand user requirements. The design outcomes encompass both user interface and administrator interface components, developed using Figma. The prototype application features functionalities such as login, account registration, profile management, job posting and search, and complaint reporting. Evaluation using the UEQ revealed that the prototype application achieved exceptional scores across all user experience dimensions: Attractiveness (average score: 2,11), Perspicuity (average score: 1,42), Efficiency (average score: 2,33), Dependability (average score: 1,50), Stimulation (average score: 1,75), and Novelty (average score: 1,67). Average scores for Attractiveness, Efficiency, Stimulation, and Novelty fell within the “Excellent” range, while Perspicuity and Dependability scores were above average. These findings indicate that the “Partner Tani” application prototype holds promise in delivering a satisfying and efficient user experience for agricultural labor recruitment.

Virtual reality cue-exposure therapy in reducing cocaine craving: the Promoting Innovative COgnitive behavioral therapy for Cocaine use disorder (PICOC) study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundCocaine craving is a central symptom of cocaine use disorders (CUD). Virtual reality cue-exposure therapy for craving (VRCET) allows more immersive, realistic, and controllable exposure than traditional non-VR cue-exposure therapy (CET), whose efficacy is limited in treating substance use disorders. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and acceptability of VRCET, as a stand-alone and add-on intervention (i.e., combined with cognitive therapy), compared to a picture-based CET (PCET), in reducing self-reported cocaine craving in inpatients hospitalized for CUD.MethodsFifty-four inpatients hospitalized for CUD will be randomized in one of two intensive 3-week treatment arms: 10 meetings/2-week treatment of VRCET plus 5 meetings/1-week treatment of memory-focused cognitive therapy (MFCT; experimental arm), or 15 meetings/3-week treatment of PCET (active control arm). The Craving Experience Questionnaire (CEQ – F & S) will be used to assess the primary outcome, i.e., the post-treatment decrease of self-reported cocaine craving frequency (within the past 2 weeks) and intensity scores (in VR exposure to cocaine cues). Secondary endpoints include urinary, physiological, and self-reported cocaine use-related measures. Assessments are scheduled at pretreatment, after 2 weeks of treatment (i.e., VRCET vs. PCET), post-treatment (3 weeks, i.e., VRCET + MFCT vs. PCET), and at 1-month follow-up. Acceptability will be evaluated via (i) the Spatial Presence for Immersive Environments – Cybersickness along VRCET and (ii) the Client Satisfaction Questionnaires after 2 weeks of treatment and post-treatment.DiscussionThis study will be the first to evaluate the acceptability and efficacy of VRCET for CUD, as a psychotherapeutic add-on, to reduce both cocaine craving frequency and intensity. Additionally, this study will provide evidence about the specific interest of VRCET, compared to a non-VR-based CET, as a cue reactivity and exposure paradigm for treating substance use disorders.Trial registrationNCT05833529 [clinicaltrials.gov]. Prospectively registered on April 17, 2023.

Women's experience of adopting lateral positions during the second stage of labour compared with conventional lithotomy positions: A cross-sectional study

AimsMaternal positions during childbirth play an important role in safe vaginal births and might also influence women's childbirth experiences greatly. Lateral positions, as a potential position to reduce negative maternal and neonatal outcomes, have become popular in recent years, especially in China where the adoption of conventional lithotomy positions is still common. However, the childbirth experience of those who gave birth in lateral positions has been rarely studied. This study aimed to describe and compare women's childbirth experiences of adopting the newly introduced lateral positions and the conventional lithotomy positions during the second stage of labour. Study designA cross-sectional study was conducted in two tertiary hospitals in China involving a total of 658 primiparous and parous women who adopted lateral and lithotomy positions during the second stage of labour from July to November 2020. Sociodemographic characteristics, maternal and neonatal outcomes as well as childbirth experience assessed by the Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) were collected. This study followed the STROBE guidelines. ResultsWomen who once adopted lateral positions during the second stage of labour had better positive childbirth experiences compared with those in the lithotomy positions group, as demonstrated by their overall higher CEQ scores. Women in the lateral position group also reported better participation and perceived safety, and a greater sense of control during childbirth. Lateral positions remained an influential factor in CEQ scores after controlling for potential confounders. In this study, adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes were rare. Women in lateral positions had comparatively better perineal outcomes. ConclusionThis study described and compared women's childbirth experiences of adopting conventional lithotomy positions and lateral positions during the second stage of labour using a valid instrument. Women who adopted lateral positions during the second stage of labour reported better childbirth experiences than those giving birth in the conventional lithotomy positions. Thus, assisting women in giving birth in lateral positions might be a promising way to improve women's childbirth experience.