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Black, M. H., Scott, M., Baker-Young, E., Thompson, C., McGarry, S., Hayden-Evans, M., . . . Milbourn, B. (2023). Preventing suicide in post-secondary students: a scoping review of suicide prevention programs. European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 32, 735-771
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2023 (English)In: European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, ISSN 1018-8827, E-ISSN 1435-165X, Vol. 32, p. 735-771Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Suicide among students enrolled in post-secondary education, including university or college, is a major public health concern. Previous research has examined the effectiveness of suicide prevention programs for this population. However, the effective elements of these interventions remain unknown. This study reviewed the literature on suicide prevention programs for post-secondary students, exploring and identifying those elements likely contributing to their effectiveness. A scoping review process was undertaken exploring suicide prevention programs for post-secondary students. Methodological quality of the articles was assessed, and content analysis was used to explore the programs and their effective elements. Twenty seven articles were included in this review, covering a variety of approaches. Gatekeeper training programs were the most common type of suicide prevention program. Programs for post-secondary students may be effective in improving student rates of engagement with mental health services and were associated with greater knowledge, and help-seeking attitudes and behaviors, and gatekeeper-related outcomes. While evidence was found supporting the effectiveness of some interventions such as gatekeeper programs to influence suicide-related knowledge, attitudes and behaviour, further and more rigorous research surrounding suicide prevention programs for post-secondary students is required, with a particular emphasis on student outcomes.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
SPRINGER, 2023
Keywords
Tertiary education; Intervention; Suicide ideation; University students; Suicidality
National Category
Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-178497 (URN)10.1007/s00787-021-01858-8 (DOI)000683328600002 ()34373993 (PubMedID)
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Funding Agencies|Healthway [33212]; Australian New Zealand Allied Health Professional Educator organisation (ANZAHPE); German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, DAAD)Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) [57511161]

Available from: 2021-08-23 Created: 2021-08-23 Last updated: 2023-10-26Bibliographically approved
McAuliffe, T., Cordier, R., Chen, Y.-W., Vaz, S., Thomas, Y. & Falkmer, T. (2020). In-the-moment experiences of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder: a comparison by household status and region of residence. Disability and Rehabilitation, 44(4), 558-572
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2020 (English)In: Disability and Rehabilitation, ISSN 0963-8288, E-ISSN 1464-5165, Vol. 44, no 4, p. 558-572Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose:This study compared thein-the-momentexperiences among mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) by their household status (i.e., single versus coupled) and region of residence(i.e., regional versus major city area).

Methods:An experience sampling method was employed to collect data, and a total of 40 mothers usedan iOS device to record activity types andin-the-moment experiences for one week during school term. Mann–WhitneyUtest  and  multilevel  analysis  were  conducted  to  compare  the  experiences  of these mothers.

Results:The analyses found the following results: 1) mothers spent most time in childcare and least timein self-care activities; 2) coupled mothers were more likely to feel supported; 3) coupled mothers wereless likely to feel supported in domestic tasks; 4) mothers from major city were more likely to feel chal-lenged in self-care activities; and 5) mothers from major city were more likely to feel supported in productivity tasks.

Conclusion:Limited but significant differences between single and coupled mothers, as well as mothers from regional and major city areas, were found. Future research direction and service provisions were suggested.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis, 2020
Keywords
Autism spectrum disorders; caregiver; ecological momentary assessment; everyday experience; lone mothers; mothers of children with disability; real-life experience; time-use
National Category
Other Health Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-193492 (URN)10.1080/09638288.2020.1772890 (DOI)32552117 (PubMedID)
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Funding agencies: Lishman Health Foundation and the first author received the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship for her PhD

Available from: 2023-05-02 Created: 2023-05-02 Last updated: 2023-05-02
McAuliffe, T., Thomas, Y., Vaz, S., Falkmer, T. & Cordier, R. (2019). The experiences of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder: Managing family routines and mothers health and wellbeing. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 66(1), 68-76
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2019 (English)In: Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, ISSN 0045-0766, E-ISSN 1440-1630, Vol. 66, no 1, p. 68-76Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background/aim

Families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) use family routines to provide predictability and structure to support occupational engagement of their family members. Mothers assume the major role to orchestrate occupations in constructing family routines, which may impact their health and wellbeing. However, the experiences of mothers in managing family routines and their health and wellbeing have not been the main focus in previous research. Thus, this study explored the experiences of mothers of children with ASD in managing family routines and their perceptions of the impact of family routines on their health and wellbeing.

Methods

An interpretive phenomenological approach was used. Twenty mothers of children with ASD, aged between 28 and 56 years, participated in semi‐structured interviews. Data were transcribed verbatim and each transcript was analysed.

Results

Five themes that summarise mothers’ perceptions towards health and wellbeing when managing family routines emerged: (i) Keeping on track keeping healthy; (ii) My life is busy, because I do everything for everyone else; (iii) Keeping on track all the time is tiring or frustrating; (iv) Looking after my family by looking after myself; and (v) I am not perfect and it is OK.

Conclusion

This study highlighted the substantial efforts required in constructing family routines that may be at the cost of mothers’ health and wellbeing. However, mothers may be able to cope with everyday demands in managing family routines by changing their perspectives. By integrating ‘me‐time’ activities in family routines, mothers may be able to support their own health and wellbeing. Mothers’ values and needs are reflected in family routines; hence, thorough understanding of family routines may be a key to support mothers’ occupational engagement.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Wiley-Blackwell, 2019
Keywords
child developmental disorders pervasive; mothers; parents of disabled children; routines and qualitative studies
National Category
Occupational Therapy
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-156012 (URN)10.1111/1440-1630.12524 (DOI)000457755700009 ()30264526 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85053899946 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2019-04-02 Created: 2019-04-02 Last updated: 2020-04-27Bibliographically approved
Hughes, B. P., Falkmer, T., Anund, A. & Black, M. H. (2019). The relevance of U.S. Strategic Highway Safety Plans in a future context. PLOS ONE, 14(10), Article ID e0223646.
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2019 (English)In: PLOS ONE, E-ISSN 1932-6203, Vol. 14, no 10, article id e0223646Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

While road safety in the United States (U.S.) has been continually improving since the 1970s, there are indications that these improvements are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. Strategic Highway Safety Plans (SHSPs) are prepared by States to guide road safety management, however assessing the appropriateness of these plans remains a significant challenge, especially for the future in which they are to be applied. This study developed a new methodology to assess SHSPs from the perspectives of comprehensive system-based safety management and relevant future issues that can be applied before SHSPs are implemented, thereby avoiding long periods after implementation before assessing the appropriateness of the plans. A rating scale was developed and applied to assess 48 U.S. SHSPs against two key criteria: 1. a comprehensive framework for road safety, and 2. the anticipated changing, difficult and unpredictable nature of future transport and its context. The analysis concluded that current SHSPs have good national oversight with several strengths but were weak in some areas of content and did not address future challenges. Improvements are suggested to strengthen the plans thoroughness by being consistent with systems theory and practice, as well as ways that these SHSPs can be more resilient to future circumstances. Implementing the recommendations in this paper provides the opportunity to adopt a system-based safety management practice that has been successful in other hazardous industries. Doing so is expected to most efficiently and effectively continue the recent improvements to road safety, which is likely to be increasingly difficult otherwise.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
San Francisco, CA, United States: Public Library of Science, 2019
National Category
Other Engineering and Technologies not elsewhere specified
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-164767 (URN)10.1371/journal.pone.0223646 (DOI)000532427300033 ()31589622 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85072981728 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2020-04-02 Created: 2020-04-02 Last updated: 2022-09-05Bibliographically approved
Borgestig, M., Sandqvist, J., Ahlsten, G., Falkmer, T. & Hemmingsson, H. (2017). Gaze-based assistive technology in daily activities in children with severe physical impairments: an intervention study. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 20(3), 129-141
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2017 (English)In: Developmental Neurorehabilitation, ISSN 1751-8423, E-ISSN 1751-8431, Vol. 20, no 3, p. 129-141Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Objective: To establish the impact of a gaze-based assistive technology (AT) intervention on activity repertoire, autonomous use, and goal attainment in children with severe physical impairments, and to examine parents’ satisfaction with the gaze-based AT and with services related to the gaze-based AT intervention.

Methods: Non-experimental multiple case study with before, after, and follow-up design. Ten children with severe physical impairments without speaking ability (aged 1–15 years) participated in gaze-based AT intervention for 9–10 months, during which period the gaze-based AT was implemented in daily activities.

Results: Repertoire of computer activities increased for seven children. All children had sustained usage of gaze-based AT in daily activities at follow-up, all had attained goals, and parents’ satisfaction with the AT and with services was high.

Discussion: The gaze-based AT intervention was effective in guiding parents and teachers to continue supporting the children to perform activities with the AT after the intervention program.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor & Francis, 2017
Keywords
Cerebral palsy, computer activities, eye-tracking technology, goal achievement, self-help devices
National Category
Occupational Health and Environmental Health Occupational Therapy
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-123300 (URN)10.3109/17518423.2015.1132281 (DOI)000399489800003 ()26930111 (PubMedID)
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Funding agencies|Swedish Research Council; Jimmy Dahlstens Fond; Stiftelsen Sunnerdahls Handikappfond

At the time for thesis presentation publication was in status: Manuscript.

Available from: 2015-12-10 Created: 2015-12-10 Last updated: 2020-08-13Bibliographically approved
Ahlstrand, I., Vaz, S., Falkmer, T., Thyberg, I. & Björk, M. (2017). Self-efficacy and pain acceptance as mediators of the relationship between pain and performance of valued life activities in women and men with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31(6), 824-834
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2017 (English)In: Clinical Rehabilitation, ISSN 0269-2155, E-ISSN 1477-0873, Vol. 31, no 6, p. 824-834Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

OBJECTIVE: To study whether personal factors (self-efficacy and pain acceptance) mediate the relationship between pain and performance of valued life activities in persons with rheumatoid arthritis.

METHODS: Persons with rheumatoid arthritis for at least four years (n = 737; 73% women) answered a questionnaire measuring self-efficacy, pain acceptance, performance of valued life activities, and self-rated pain. Relationships among these constructs were explored using univariate and multivariate analyses. Structural equation modelling was then used to examine the mediational role of personal factors on the relationship between pain and performance of valued life activities.

RESULTS: A direct negative association between pain and performance of valued life activities was identified (Beta = .34, P < .001). This suggests that people with rheumatoid arthritis who had higher levels of pain has increased difficulties in performing valued life activities. Self-efficacy and activity engagement component of pain acceptance mediated the relationship between pain and performance of valued life activities, however the pain willingness component of pain acceptance did not influence participation in valued life activities.

CONCLUSION: These findings highlight the importance of considering personal factors, such as pain acceptance and self-efficacy, in facilitating participation in valued life activities.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Sage Publications, 2017
Keywords
Disability, ICF, mediation, pain, personal factors, rheumatoid arthritis, structural equation modelling, valued life activities scale
National Category
Rheumatology and Autoimmunity
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-129964 (URN)10.1177/0269215516646166 (DOI)000401719500013 ()27146888 (PubMedID)
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Funding agencies: Medical Research Council of Southeast Sweden; Futurum - the academy for healthcare Region Jonkoping County; Swedish Rheumatism Fund; Swedish Association of Occupational Therapy; Axel Fugl-Meyer Memorial fund

Available from: 2016-07-02 Created: 2016-07-02 Last updated: 2018-05-02Bibliographically approved
Hughes, B. P., Anund, A. & Falkmer, T. (2016). A comprehensive conceptual framework for road safety strategies. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 90, 13-28
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2016 (English)In: Accident Analysis and Prevention, ISSN 0001-4575, E-ISSN 1879-2057, Vol. 90, p. 13-28Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Road safety strategies (generally called Strategic Highway Safety Plans in the USA) provide essential guidance for actions to improve road safety, but often lack a conceptual framework that is comprehensive, systems theory based, and underpinned by evidence from research and practice. This paper aims to incorporate all components, policy tools by which they are changed, and the general interactions between them. A framework of nine mutually interacting components that contribute to crashes and ten generic policy tools which can be applied to reduce the outcomes of these crashes was developed and used to assess 58 road safety strategies from 22 countries across 15 years. The work identifies the policy tools that are most and least widely applied to components, highlighting the potential for improvements to any individual road safety strategy, and the potential strengths and weaknesses of road safety strategies in general. The framework also provides guidance for the development of new road safety strategies, identifying potential consequences of policy tool based measures with regard to exposure and risk, useful for both mobility and safety objectives. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, 2016
Keywords
Crash; Factor; Plan; Road Safety; Strategy; System
National Category
Basic Medicine
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-127544 (URN)10.1016/j.aap.2016.01.017 (DOI)000373536900002 ()26890077 (PubMedID)
Available from: 2016-05-04 Created: 2016-05-03 Last updated: 2022-09-28
Murray, N., Hatfield, M., Falkmer, M. & Falkmer, T. (2016). Evaluation of career planning tools for use with individuals with autism spectrum disorder: A systematic review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, 23, 188-202
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2016 (English)In: Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders, ISSN 1750-9467, E-ISSN 1878-0237, Vol. 23, p. 188-202Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

This systematic review aimed to identify tools published in peer reviewed journals that could be utilised in career planning for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and to describe their clinical utility and psychometric properties. Due to limited results for ASD-specific tools, the search was broadened to career planning tools for individuals with a cognitive or developmental disability, which could be used by individuals with ASD. Six databases were electronically searched. Main search terms used were disability, young adult, assessment and employment. Boolean operators expanded the search strategy. Two independent reviewers undertook data extraction and quality assessment. Electronic searches located 2348 literature items; 14 articles met inclusion criteria covering 10 career planning tools. Identified tools were of a predictive nature; however, none of the studies assessed all the psychometric properties necessary for evaluating a sound predictive tool. Only one addressed all three components of clinical utility. None of the identified tools had strong reliability or validity and their clinical utility remains unexplored. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2016
Keywords
Autism; Disability; Tool; Employment; Transition
National Category
Basic Medicine
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-126129 (URN)10.1016/j.rasd.2015.12.007 (DOI)000370303400017 ()
Note

Funding Agencies|Cooperative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC); Australian Governments Cooperative Research Centres Program

Available from: 2016-03-15 Created: 2016-03-15 Last updated: 2018-03-17
Borgestig, M., Sandqvist, J., Parsons, R., Falkmer, T. & Hemmingsson, H. (2016). Eye gaze performance for children with severe physical impairments using gaze-based assistive technology: a longitudinal study. Assistive technology, 28(2), 93-102
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2016 (English)In: Assistive technology, ISSN 1040-0435, E-ISSN 1949-3614, Vol. 28, no 2, p. 93-102Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Gaze-based assistive technology (gaze-based AT) has the potential to provide children affected by severe physical impairments with opportunities for communication and activities. This study aimed to examine changes in eye gaze performance over time (time on task and accuracy) in children with severe physical impairments, without speaking ability, using gaze-based AT. A longitudinal study with an AB design was conducted on ten children (aged 1–15 years) with severe physical impairments, who were beginners to gaze-based AT at baseline. Thereafter, all children used the gaze-based AT in daily activities over the course of the study. Compass computer software was used to measure time on task and accuracy with eye selection of targets on screen, and tests were performed with the children at baseline, after 5 months, 9–11 months, and after 15–20 months. Findings showed that the children improved in time on task after 5 months and became more accurate in selecting targets after 15–20 months. This study indicates that these children with severe physical impairments, who were unable to speak, could improve in eye gaze performance. However, the children needed time to practice on a long-term basis to acquire skills needed to develop fast and accurate eye gaze performance.

Keywords
assistive devices, computer access, physical disability
National Category
Pediatrics Psychology (excluding Applied Psychology)
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-123301 (URN)10.1080/10400435.2015.1092182 (DOI)000376031400004 ()26496529 (PubMedID)
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Funding agencies: Swedish Research Council; Stiftelsen Sunnerdahls Handikappfond; Jimmy Dahlstens Fond

Available from: 2015-12-10 Created: 2015-12-10 Last updated: 2020-08-13Bibliographically approved
Joosten, A., Girdler, S., Albrecht, M. A., Horlin, C., Falkmer, M., Leung, D., . . . Falkmer, T. (2016). Gaze and visual search strategies of children with Asperger syndrome/high functioning autism viewing a magic trick. Developmental Neurorehabilitation, 19(2), 95-102
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2016 (English)In: Developmental Neurorehabilitation, ISSN 1751-8423, E-ISSN 1751-8431, Vol. 19, no 2, p. 95-102Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Objective: To examine visual search patterns and strategies used by children with and without Asperger syndrome/high functioning autism (AS/HFA) while watching a magic trick. Limited responsivity to gaze cues is hypothesised to contribute to social deficits in children with AS/HFA. Methods: Twenty-one children with AS/HFA and 31 matched peers viewed a video of a gaze-cued magic trick twice. Between the viewings, they were informed about how the trick was performed. Participants eye movements were recorded using a head-mounted eye-tracker. Results: Children with AS/HFA looked less frequently and had shorter fixation on the magicians direct and averted gazes during both viewings and more frequently at not gaze-cued objects and on areas outside the magicians face. After being informed of how the trick was conducted, both groups made fewer fixations on gaze-cued objects and direct gaze. Conclusions: Information may enhance effective visual strategies in children with and without AS/HFA.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC, 2016
Keywords
Eye tracking; social gaze behaviour; visual perception; naturalistic stimuli
National Category
Basic Medicine
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-126809 (URN)10.3109/17518423.2014.913081 (DOI)000370552000004 ()24866104 (PubMedID)
Available from: 2016-04-07 Created: 2016-04-05 Last updated: 2018-03-19
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