The survivability of ‘traditional’ methods within computer-mediated settings is dependent upon their capacity to be utilized and adapted the technology that mediates human interaction online. This article addresses established focus group method evaluates its success in online applications, using as examples two quite different research projects. first, drawn from into employment experiences inflammatory bowel disease sufferers exemplifies use asynchronous groups, identifying key practical...

Demographic and policy changes appear to be increasing the complexity of consultations in general practice.To describe number types problems discussed practice consultations, differences between raised by patients or doctors, recorded medical records.Cross-sectional study based on video recordings 22 practices Bristol North Somerset.Consultations were examined 30 representative GPs adults making a pre-booked day-time appointment. The main outcome measures issues discussed; who each...

Nonhuman animals are primarily defined according to their form of relation with human beings, which broadly depends on the perceived utility those humans. These relations may be analyzed generate typologies, membership circumscribes probable fate nonhuman when they enter into contact However, these judgments and category contingent socially constructed, as demonstrated by cultural historical variability in species individual assigned particular types. This paper explores how combination...

To analyse the nature and content of advertising during children's popular television viewing times with specific aims (i) identifying proportion time devoted to confectionery potentially cariogenic products (those which readily give rise dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay); (ii) determining whether there is a variation in advertisement other high-sugar within school holiday v. outside time.MethodIn five separate one-week periods, output four most British commercial channels...

Background Equitable access to health insurance coverage may improve outcomes of care for chronic conditions and mitigate racial/ethnic disparities. This study examines disparities in the treatment TRICARE beneficiaries with congestive heart failure (CHF). Methods Using a retrospective cohort analysis, we examined demographic characteristics, sources care, comorbid 2183 Military Health System's program (representing 115,584 after adjusting survey weights) CHF. Treatments included use...

To explore children's understanding of why they do or not brush their teeth and motivations for toothbrushing.Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with 66 children aged 6-7 years 10-11 in four purposively selected primary schools Cardiff, UK. Data analysed using a constructive process Thematic Content Analysis techniques open selective coding.While routine activity, toothbrushing was prompted rather than monitored by parents easily fell the wayside because tiredness,...

Using data from the Department of Health funded study ‘Making most policy evaluations’, this paper explores views those working within process about role evidence. It highlights a tension between formative and summative uses research, which appeared to be exacerbated by lack clarity surrounding objectives that leads had for research. Additionally, reveal an uncertainty status ‘pathfinder’, ‘demonstration’ ‘pilot’ sites process.

There is an increasing recognition that many consultations in general practice involve several problems covering multiple disease domains. However there a paucity of reliable tools and techniques to understand quantify this phenomenon. The objective was develop tool can be used measure the number type discussed primary care consultations. Thirteen between practitioners patients were initially videoed reviewed identify issues discussed. An iterative process involving panel clinicians...

Background Novelty sweets resemble or can be used as toys, are brightly coloured, with striking imagery, and sold at pocket money prices. They encourage regular consumption packaging resealed, leading to prolonged exposure of these high‐sugar low pH products the oral tissues, risk factors for dental caries erosion, respectively. Aim To determine how children conceptualise novelty their motivations buying consuming them. Design Focus groups conducted using a brief schedule open‐ended...

This paper critically analyses the legitimation of exploitative human–nonhuman animal relations in online 'farming' simulation games, especially game Hay Day. The analysis contributes to a wider project critical popular culture representations nonhuman animals. argues that is effected Day and cognate games through: construction idyllic rural utopias gameplay, imagery, soundscape; depiction anthropomorphized nonhumans who are complicit their own subjection; suppression references suffering,...

Objectives: To increase understanding about how evaluations of health policy initiatives are commissioned, conducted and used. Methods: A mapping exercise was to identify evaluation promoted by the White Paper ‘Our health, our care, say’ in English NHS. All were subjected critical appraisal 21 purposively selected as case studies, involving documentary analysis 60 interviews with those commissioning, conducting affected evaluation. Results: Variation types being undertaken did not reflect...

Objectives To determine the views of general dental practitioners (GDPs) in North Wales on use preformed metal crowns (PMCs) for treatment primary molars. Method Following ethical approval, all GDPs Health Authority (85) were invited to participate study. After consent was given, a trained GDP conducted interviews regarding participants’ approach restorative care children, preferred materials, local anaesthesia (LA), training, and PMCs. Their recorded responses transcribed analysed at...

There is growing public awareness of living wills or advance directives. Patients who wish to make directives may approach general practitioners (GPs) for advice. However, many GPs are unaware the correct legal status wills. Questionnaires were sent 270 in London and Winchester, asking seven questions about current Of 214 (79%) returned questionnaires, only 104 (49%) aware that some types could carry force. Many did know be legally binding unable correctly answer further on practicalities...

This article provides a critical vegan reading of the comedy animation film Sausage Party (2016), directed by Conrad Vernon and Greg Tiernan starring Seth Rogen Kristen Wiig. Such is situated within an emerging studies framework (Wright 2015) that sensitive to reproduction unequal power relations between humans other species, but also how those inequalities intersect with intra-human along lines gender, sexuality, “race,” age, class, different experiences embodiment so on. Sociologist Erika...