BACKGROUND Failed treatment trials are common in major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression, and remotely performed multifaceted, centralized structured interviews can potentially enhance signal detection by ensuring that enrolled patients meet eligibility criteria. METHODS We assessed the use of a specific remote structured interview that validated the diagnosis, level of t...

Although ‘Halcyon’ means serene environment which pervasive computing aims at, we have tried to present a different interpretation of this word. Through our approach, we look at it in context of achieving future ‘calm technology’. The paper gives a general overview of the state of pervasive computing today, proposes the ‘HALCYON Model’ and outlines the ‘social’ challenges faced by system design...

Although ‘Halcyon’ means serene environment which pervasive computing aims at, we have tried to present a different interpretation of this word. Through our approach, we look at it in context of achieving future ‘calm technology’. The paper gives a general overview of the state of pervasive computing today, proposes the ‘HALCYON Model’ and outlines the ‘social’ challenges faced by system design...

OBJECTIVE This study compared direct costs of conducting structured clinical interviews via real-time interactive videoconferencing (known as telehealth) versus standard in-person methods with American Indians in rural locations. METHODS Psychiatrists administered in person and via telehealth on two occasions the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-III-R to 53 non-VA male, American-Indian v...

background using home remedies has a long history among many of ethnic groups. the turkmen people have their own special home remedies too. the aim of this research was to study beliefs and behaviors of the turkmen people of golestan province about dysmenorrhea remedies. material and methods in this micro-medical ethnography study using purposeful sampling, the semi-structured interviews conduc...

family plays an important role in physical activity behaviors in children andadolescents although the procedure of this effect is not clear. this study wasdesigned to explore the family role in forming female adolescents’ physical activitybehavior. this study used a qualitative procedure and content analysis method. tocollect data, semi–structured interviews were conducted with 25 participants ...

BACKGROUND Tailored strategies to implement evidence-based practice can be generated in several ways. In this study, we explored the usefulness of group interviews for generating these strategies, focused on improving healthcare for patients with chronic diseases. METHODS Participants included at least four categories of stakeholders (researchers, quality officers, health professionals, and e...

INTRODUCTION Occupational therapy-led work rehabilitation for employed people with inflammatory arthritis and work problems was piloted in five hospitals in the United Kingdom. This qualitative study explored the views of participating occupational therapists and their line managers about the work rehabilitation training received and conducting the intervention, with particular focus on the str...

AIMS To develop a content valid youth-report measure of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) symptoms. METHODS Semi-structured interviews with 5 clinicians and 15 youth aged 8-17 with diabetes were conducted to elicit and clarify youth's DPN experiences. A systematic review of existing adult-report DPN symptom measures was conducted to identify item concepts representative of each experience....