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- Bäccman, Charlotte, 1973-, et al.
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Improved resiliency and well-being among military personnel in a Swedish Naval Force after a counter-piracy operation off the coast of Somalia
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Psychology. - : Wiley. - 0036-5564 .- 1467-9450. ; 57:4, s. 350-358
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this study was to explore: (1) how the psychological health of the members of the first European Union Naval Force (ME01) was affected by international deployment off the coast of Somalia; and (2) if and how organizational and personal factors (e.g., type of personnel category, previous experiences, and resilience) affected their psychological health and well-being post-deployment. The study had an exploratory longitudinal design, where the participants were assessed both before and after deployment (i.e., T1 and T2). The participants (n=129, 120 men, 9 women) were equally distributed between officers (n=68; 64 men, 4 women) and sailors (n=61; 56 men, 5 women). The members' average age was 31years, ranging from 20 to 61. For the majority (78%) ME01 was their first international deployment and officers were, in general, more experienced than sailors. The overall results showed that the members' reported a positive experience with improved resilience and well-being (e.g., sense of coherence). However, the result also showed that type of personnel category (i.e., officer or sailor) affected their psychological health. Why and how these differences among military personnel arise is discussed, but deserves further attention.
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- Anclair, Malin, et al.
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Cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness for health-related quality of life : Comparing treatments for parents of children with chronic conditions: A pilot feasibility study
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Ingår i: Clinical Practice and Epidemiology in Mental Health. - Sharjah, U.A.E : Bentham Open. - 1745-0179. ; 13:1, s. 1-9
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Background: Research on parents of children with chronic conditions has shown that this parent group frequently suffers from psychological problems such as deteriorating life quality and stress-related disorders. Objective: The present feasibility study focuses on Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) and life satisfaction of parents of children with chronic conditions. Method: The study was conducted using a repeated measures design and applied either group-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT; n = 10) or a group-based mindfulness programme (MF; n = 9). The study participants were wait-listed for six months. Results:The results indicate improvements for participants in both treatment groups regarding certain areas of HRQOL and life satisfaction. After eight group therapy sessions, parents in the two treatment groups significantly improved their Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores as well as their scores on the mental subscales Vitality, Social functioning, Role emotional and Mental health. In addition, some of the physical subscales, Role physical, Bodily pain and General health, showed considerable improvement for the MF group. When testing for clinical significance by comparing the samples with mean values of a norm population, the MCS scores were significantly lower at pre-measurements, but no significant differences were observed post-measurement. For the Physical component summary (PCS) scores, a significantly higher score was observed at post-measurement when compared to the norm population. Moreover, the results indicate improvement in life satisfaction regarding Spare time, Relation to child and Relation to partner. Conclusion: The study concludes that CBT and mindfulness may have a positive effect on areas of HRQOL and life satisfaction.
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- Draxler, Helena, 1977-, et al.
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Changes in Psychiatric Symptoms in Swedish Mothers Who Took Part in Project Support : An Intervention for Mothers Exposed to Intimate Partner Violence With Children Who Have Developed Conduct Problems
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Ingår i: Violence against Women. - : Sage Publications. - 1077-8012 .- 1552-8448.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Project Support (PS) is an evidence-based individual support and parenting program developed for mothers exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) whose children have developed conduct disorders. This Swedish feasibility study focuses on changes in the mothers' psychiatric symptoms, in relation to social and emotional support received as part of PS. In a within-subject design in a naturalistic setting (i.e., 10 social service units), mothers (n = 35) reported a significant decrease in symptoms, but from an individual perspective, most mothers still suffered from clinical levels of psychiatric symptoms. The need for additional interventions for mothers exposed to IPV is discussed.
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- Draxler, Helena, 1977-, et al.
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From doubt to trust : Swedish mothers' and counsellors' experience testing a parenting programme for mothers exposed to intimate partner violence whose children have developed behavioural problems
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Ingår i: Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry. - : Sage Publications. - 1359-1045 .- 1461-7021.
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Many countries seek evidence-based interventions for children who have been exposed to domestic violence, and they frequently turn to interventions developed in the US and disseminated to Europe as a solution. Societal and cultural differences may, however, pose barriers to successful implementation. Project Support (PS), piloted in this study through social services agencies in Sweden, has shown positive effects in the US for families with children who have been exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV). The aim of this study was to investigate counselors' and caregivers' experiences when giving/receiving PS in Sweden. The study was based on interviews conducted with 11 mothers and 13 counselors with experience in the programme. A thematic analysis showed three themes (Initial doubts, Confidence from positive change, and Flexibility- challenge for the organization) and the study adds information about obstacles for implementation of PS in Sweden. Cultural and organizational differences between Sweden and the US in practice and child-rearing attitudes are highlighted, as well as the importance of making adjustments while maintaining treatment fidelity, and promoting the dissemination of the approach.
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- Draxler, Helena, 1977-
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Initial transfer of Project Support from the US to Sweden : Feasibility and clinical aspects as viewed by counsellors and parents
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Doktorsavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Project Support (PS) is a parenting programme developed and studied in the US for parents and children exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) and for these children with subsequent behavioural problems. By examining feasibility aspects and using qualitative and quantitative methods, the study aimed to explore the transferability of PS to a new naturalistic context, i.e., Swedish social services. In the qualitative Study I, IPV-exposed mothers and counsellors who received/conducted PS were interviewed about their experiences. Study II explored whether the effects of PS in the US, i.e., reduced children’s psychological symptoms and improved parenting capacity among parents and children exposed to IPV, could be replicated in Sweden. Study III explored group and individual impacts of PS on parents regarding aspects of IPV, global psychiatric symptoms, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Study IV is a qualitative follow-up study where counsellors were interviewed about how the PS work was or was not continued. The results indicate cultural differences between the US and Sweden in practising parenting skills though role-playing and in how to address and understand child misbehaviour, necessitating adaptation to Swedish values and norms. Results further indicate that PS is a promising intervention for Swedish IPV-exposed parents and their children with behavioural problems, leading to improved parental capacity and decreased child behavioural problems, supporting prior research in an American context. PS generally seems to improve parents’ psychiatric symptoms, but examining each individual revealed that most parents still had dysfunctional levels of symptoms post treatment. Maintenance and use of PS was inconsistent, due to lack of organisational support. The study indicates that PS can be further implemented and evaluated in Sweden, and stresses the importance of conducting feasibility studies when an intervention is to be transferred to a new context.
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