Development of a Survey Instrument for Measuring Workers Satisfaction on Usability of Manual Handling Equipments at the Warehouse: A Pilot Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 583-592
Author(s):  
Ismail Abdul Rahman ◽  
Noorul Azreen Azis ◽  
Salwa Mahmood ◽  
Jafri Mohd Rohani ◽  
Nor Amira Farhana Zaidi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Manual Handling

HOW STUDENTS DEFINE THEIR SUCCESS: A RESEARCH STUDY

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max Ullrich ◽  
David S. Strong
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Undergraduate Engineering ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Full Study ◽  
Definition Of Success ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Diverse Groups

How undergraduate engineering students define their success and plan for their future differs notably amongst students. With a push for greater diversity and inclusion in engineering schools, it is valuable to also better understand the differences in these areas among different students to allow institutions to better serve the needs of these diverse groups.  The purpose of this research study is to explore students’ definition of success both in the present and projecting forward 5 to 10 years, as well as to understand to what level students reflect on, and plan for, the future. The proposed survey instrument for the pilot stage of this research includes 56 closed-ended questions and 3 open-ended questions. Evidence for the validity of the research instrument is established through a mixed-method pilot study. This paper will discuss the survey instrument, the pilot study, and outline plans for the full study.

scholarly journals Determinants of residents’ support for Tourism development- A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Mubashir Ali Khan ◽  
Zaibunnisa Khan
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Tourism Development ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Large Scale Study ◽  
The Social ◽  
Internal Construct Validity

The aim of this pilot study is to test the reliability and validity of the survey instrument designed to measure the residents’ support for tourism. Since the study uses an adapted questionnaire the need to assess the reliability and validity appears to be desirable. The questionnaire was distributed to altogether 70 residents of Huna Valley. Initially the content and face validity was authenticated by field experts and later on the internal construct validity was calculated through various measures. Hence inter-item correlation shows that all the variables are correlated to each other at significant level. Secondly, construct validity results show that all the constructs used by study are reliable and met the level of acceptability. Therefore, the results validated that modified instrument is valid and reliable in the context of the social lab selected i.e. residents of Huna Velly and a full large scale study can be carried out using this instrument.

scholarly journals The HDR CARE Scale, Inpatient Version: A validated survey instrument to measure environmental affordance for nursing tasks in inpatient healthcare settings

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. e0258815
Author(s):  
Renae K. Rich ◽  
Francesqca E. Jimenez ◽  
Cheryl Bohacek ◽  
Alexandra Moore ◽  
Abigail J. Heithoff ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Test Theory ◽  
Response Distribution ◽  
Response Options ◽  
Healthcare Design ◽  
Study Results

Rigorous healthcare design research is critical to inform design decisions that improve human experience. Current limitations in the field include a lack of consistent and valid measures that provide feedback about the role of the built environment in producing desirable outcomes. Research findings about nurses’ efficiency, quality of care, and satisfaction related to inpatient unit designs have been mixed, and there was previously no validated instrument available to quantitatively measure nurses’ ability to work efficiently and effectively in their environment. The objective of this study was to develop, refine, and validate a survey instrument to measure affordance of the care environment to nurse practice, based on various aspects of their work in inpatient units. The HDR Clinical Activities Related to the Environment (CARE) Scale Inpatient Version was developed using item design, refinement, and reliability and validity testing. Psychometric methods from classical test theory and item response theory, along with statistical analyses involving correlations and factor analysis, and thematic summaries of qualitative data were conducted. The four-phase process included (1) an initial pilot study, (2) a content validation survey, (3) cognitive interviews, and (4) a final pilot study. Results from the first three phases of analysis were combined to inform survey scale revisions before the second pilot survey, such as a reduction in the number and rewording of response options, and refinement of scale items. The updated 9-item scale showed excellent internal consistency and improved response distribution and discrimination. The factor analysis revealed a unidimensional measure of nurse practice, as well as potential subscales related to integration, efficiency, and patient care. Within the healthcare design industry, this scale is much needed to generate quantitative and standardized data and will facilitate greater understanding about the aspects of an inpatient healthcare facility that best support nurses’ ability to provide quality patient care.

scholarly journals Measuring Students’ Motivation to Engage in Sustainable Engineering Practice

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natasha Lanziner ◽  
David S. Strong
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
National Study ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Small Pilot Study ◽  
Sustainable Engineering

Abstract – Worldwide, political and professional organizations consider engineering to be a key profession in the application of sustainable development to solve global problems. In order for engineering professionals to play a key role in sustainable development, they must be motivated to engage in such practice. The purpose of this study is to develop a measure of students’ motivation to engage in sustainable engineering practice. A survey instrument was developed by applying a mixed-method approach consisting of a survey instrument design phase, small pilot study, and national study. The proposed survey instrument includes 3 openended and 40 closed-ended questions to measure previous experiences and stereotypes, self-concept of abilities, and subjective task value with respect to sustainable engineering practice. Factor analyses of the closed-ended questions resulted in the identification of 7 factors, 5 of which can be considered to be strong factors. Evidence for validity and reliability is established through the pilot study and factor analyses.  

Reproductive health assessment in women with cancer: A pilot study

2007 ◽  
Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽  
pp. 19660-19660
Author(s):  
M. Sreedevi ◽  
R. Sutaria ◽  
M. Schoenhage ◽  
A. R. Patel ◽  
E. K. Radeke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Health Assessment ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Cook County ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Child Bearing ◽  
Reproductive Age Group

19660 Background: Many women in the reproductive age group are diagnosed with cancer. Reproductive health issues remain an important concern in caring for these women. Based on a case series in our institution and a review of the literature, we found a paucity of literature and clinical acumen regarding reproductive health issues. The purpose of this study was to pilot a survey instrument to develop descriptive data on the reproductive goals of reproductive aged women (15–44yrs) presenting with cancer. Methods: A cross- sectional pilot survey study of 20 selected women diagnosed with various types of cancers presenting to Hematology-Oncology clinic of John.H.Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, from January through July 2006. A survey instrument was developed and performed a reproductive health assessment. Patients were interviewed about their obstetric/menstrual history, contraceptive motivations and choices as well as future child bearing options. Results: Of the 20 patients with mean age of 36.6 years who were surveyed, 90 % had breast cancer. Child bearing was completed by 50%, 45% desired future childbearing, 5% were unsure. Contraception was used by 55 %( n=11) of patients out of which 55 %(n=6) were using abstinence, 45% denied the use of any contraception. Amongst the patients who received chemotherapy with radiation and chemotherapy without radiation, 75% and 72.7% respectively continued to menstruate. Ten percent would continue pregnancy, if they become pregnant while on treatment. Conclusions: The result of this pilot study demonstrates some insight into the reproductive health needs and concerns of women diagnosed with cancer. A reproductive health assessment should be performed on all cancer patients who are in the reproductive age group. We plan a large prospective study providing a larger database that may aid in developing treatment plan. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

scholarly journals Time for a Change? A Research Update and Pilot Study Results on Academic Time-Based Decision-Making

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas J. Rupar ◽  
David S. Strong
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Study Results ◽  
New Instrument

Engineering students in Canada and around the world are facing numerous challenges with their time, including absenteeism from class, surface approach to learning, and high stress levels.  A research study to understand the time management habits of engineering students is ongoing and a pilot study has been completed.  This paper contains an overview of the relevant background theories, the application of these theories to a new survey instrument, and the pilot study used to test and improve this instrument. The new survey instrument on time management and decision making was required as existing instruments published in the literature were considered to be flawed and inadequate for this study.  The new instrument incorporates a decision-making dimension following the think-plan-do models of self-regulated learning theories.  Analysis of this instrument will assume clusters, rather than factors, of time management behaviours to be the basis for grouping individuals. The pilot study was conducted on a number of self-selected graduate engineering students in November 2019.  Participants filled out an online survey and then some volunteered for a think-aloud interview.  Changes resultant from the pilot study analysis included question modifications, Likert scale modifications, and user experience improvements.  The pilot study resulted in an overall improvement to the validity, reliability, and completeness of the survey instrument. The full study is currently being administered to undergraduate engineering students.  The results will be published to help inform the manner in which time management is taught and used by engineering students. 

scholarly journals Tumor imaging instruction and assessment at chiropractic colleges in North America: a pilot study with implications for National Board of Chiropractic Examiners content

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-131
Author(s):  
Kathleen L. Linaker ◽  
Sarah A. Arpin ◽  
Charles P. Fischer ◽  
Michael Sackett ◽  
Lesley Georger
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Tumor Imaging ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
The United States ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
National Board ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Ambiguous Data

Objective: This pilot study tested a survey instrument pertaining to the instruction and assessment of tumor imaging in chiropractic training programs. The secondary purpose was to gather data regarding credentials of lead instructors, textbook and resource use, and tumors taught and assessed. Methods: An electronic survey was distributed to lead tumor imaging instructors at all chiropractic colleges in the United States and Canada. A focus group of tumor imaging instructors was conducted to clarify ambiguous data. Results: Diplomate status with the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology was held by 87.5% of the instructor respondents. There were similarities in course content and assessment across institutions. A total of 26 tumors were considered clinically significant by more than 65% of instructors, 9 tumors were identified as not clinically significant by more than 65%, and 4 tumors were considered clinically significant by 35% to 65% of instructors. There was correlation between those instructors who evaluated on various tumors and those who feel it is important to evaluate such tumors (rS = 0.94, p < .001). The focus group addressed the 4 equivocal tumors and recommended 3 be added to the list of clinically insignificant tumors. Conclusion: The survey instrument is ready to be used to conduct a study of all clinical areas of the chiropractic curriculum. A total of 12 tumors were recommended for removal from National Board of Chiropractic Examiners tests. The authors recommend that the Academics Committee of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology share information regarding learning libraries to allow for a richer learning experience across all campuses.

scholarly journals Developing an Instrument to Measure the Adoption of Mobile Services

2011 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shang Gao ◽  
John Krogstie ◽  
Keng Siau
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Mobile Services ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Mobile Service ◽  
User Perception ◽  
Student Information Systems ◽  
User Adoption ◽  
Student Information ◽  
Acceptance Model

Currently, there is no standard instrument for measuring user adoption of mobile services. Based on the mobile service acceptance model, this paper reports on the development of a survey instrument designed to measure user perception on mobile services acceptance. A survey instrument was developed by using some existing scales from prior instruments and by creating additional items which might appear to fit the construct definitions. In addition, a pilot study was conducted by distributing the survey to 25 users of a mobile service called Mobile Student Information Systems. As a result, a survey instrument containing 22 items were retained. Furthermore, the results showed that the reliabilities of all the scales in the survey instrument were above the target acceptance level.

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