scholarly journals A Prospective Study of the Influence of Perceived Coaching Style on Burnout Propensity in High Level Young Athletes: Using a Self-Determination Theory Perspective

2012 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 282-298 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandrine Isoard-Gautheur ◽  
Emma Guillet-Descas ◽  
Pierre-Nicolas Lemyre
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
High Level ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Coaching Style

scholarly journals A Prospective Study of Knowledge Sharing at Work Based on Self-Determination Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne E. M. Halvari ◽  
Andreas Ivarsson ◽  
Hallgeir Halvari ◽  
Anja H. Olafsen ◽  
Bård Solstad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
A Prospective Study

scholarly journals What does success mean for autistic men? A narrative exploration of self-determination

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 239694152094552
Author(s):  
Amanda A Webster ◽  
Susanne Garvis
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Support Programs ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
The Social ◽  
High Level ◽  
Experience Difficulty

Background Studies involving autistic adults have often focused on negative outcomes and quality of life ratings. Aims This study provides a different viewpoint by examining the perspectives of autistic men who consider themselves to be successful. Methods Data were gathered from 10 men who shared their experiences and perceptions regarding their journey to achieve success. Self-determination theory provided a useful lens for examining the men’s narratives and understanding the factors that led to their success. Results Analysis of interviews revealed four main themes: (1) being my own self, (2) a competent professional, (3) solving problems in a neurotypical world, and (4) relating and connecting. These themes reflect the men’s perception of their own self-determination including their autonomy, competence, and relatedness with others. Conclusions The men’s sense of success was derived from their ability to achieve competence in their work, act without help or influence from others and demonstrate a high level of self-awareness and self-reflection. Despite this, many continued to experience difficulty in the social areas of their lives. Implications: These findings suggest that self-determination theory may present an alternative and more positive means of enacting support programs for autistic individuals, and males in particular.

Blood Pressure Cuff as a Potential Vector of Pathogenic Microorganisms A Prospective Study in a Teaching Hospital

2006 ◽  
Vol 27 (9) ◽  
pp. 940-943 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. de Gialluly ◽  
V. Morange ◽  
E. de Gialluly ◽  
J. Loulergue ◽  
N. van der Mee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Pathogenic Bacteria ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Pathogenic Microorganisms ◽  
Hospital Units ◽  
High Level ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Potentially Pathogenic Microorganisms

Objective.To investigate the potential role of blood pressure (BP) cuffs in the spread of bacterial infections in hospitals.Design.A comprehensive, prospective study quantitatively and qualitatively evaluating the bacterial contamination on BP cuffs of 203 sphygmomanometers in use in 18 hospital units from January through March 2003.Setting.A university hospital with surgical, medical, and pediatric units.Results.A level of contamination reaching 100 or more colony-forming units per 25 cm2was observed on 92 (45%) of inner sides and 46 (23%) of outer sides of 203 cuffs. The highest rates of contamination occurred on the inner side of BP cuffs kept in intensive care units (ICUs) (20 [83%] of 24) or on nurses' trolleys (27 [77%] of 35). None of the 18 BP cuffs presumed to be clean (ie, those that had not been used since the last decontamination procedure) had a high level of contamination. Potentially pathogenic microorganisms were isolated from 27 (13%) of the 203 BP cuffs: 20 of these microorganisms wereStaphylococcus aureus, including 9 methicillin-resistant strains. The highest rates of contamination with potentially pathogenic microorganisms were observed on cuffs used in ICUs and those kept on nurses' trolleys. For 4 patients with a personal sphygmomanometer, a genetic link was found between the strains isolated from the BP cuffs and the strains isolated from the patients.Conclusions.The results of this survey highlight the importance of recognizing BP cuffs as potential vectors of pathogenic bacteria among patients and as a source of reinfection when dedicated to a single patient, emphasizing the urgent need for validated procedures for their use and maintenance.

scholarly journals Fluoroquinolone resistance in Clostridium difficile isolates from a prospective study of C. difficile infections in Europe

2008 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 784-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrizia Spigaglia ◽  
Fabrizio Barbanti ◽  
Paola Mastrantonio ◽  
Jon S. Brazier ◽  
Frédéric Barbut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Amino Acid Substitution ◽  
Amino Acid Change ◽  
Fluoroquinolone Resistance ◽  
Genes Encoding ◽  
High Level ◽  
A Prospective Study

The European Study Group on Clostridium difficile (ESGCD) conducted a prospective study in 2005 to monitor and characterize C. difficile strains circulating in European hospitals, collecting 411 isolates. Eighty-three of these isolates, showing resistance or intermediate resistance to moxifloxacin (MX), were selected for this study to assess susceptibility to other fluoroquinolones (FQs) and to analyse the gyr genes, encoding the DNA gyrase subunits GyrA and GyrB. Twenty MX-susceptible isolates from the surveillance study were included for comparison. Overall, one amino acid substitution in GyrA (Thr82 to Ile) and four different substitutions in GyrB (Ser416 to Ala, Asp426 to Asn, Asp426 to Val and Arg447 to Lys) were identified. A high level of resistance (MIC ≥32 μg ml−1) to MX, ciprofloxacin (CI), gatifloxacin (GA) and levofloxacin (LE) was found in 68 isolates showing the amino acid substitution Thr82 to Ile in GyrA, in eight isolates with the substitutions Thr82 to Ile in GyrA and Ser416 to Ala in GyrB, in two isolates showing the substitution Asp426 to Asn in GyrB and in one isolate with Asp426 to Val in GyrB. The remaining four isolates showed high MICs for CI and LE, but different MIC levels for MX and GA. In particular, intermediate levels of resistance to MX were shown by two isolates, one with the substitution Thr82 to Ile in GyrA, and one showing Asp426 to Asn in GyrB. The substitution Arg447 to Lys in GyrB was found in two strains resistant to MX, CI and LE but susceptible to GA. No substitutions in GyrA were found in the FQ-susceptible strains, whereas two strains showed the amino acid change Ser416 to Ala in GyrB. Thr82 to Ile was the most frequent amino acid change identified in the C. difficile isolates examined. In contrast to previous observations, 10 % of the isolates showed this substitution in association with Ser416 to Ala in GyrB. The other amino acid changes found were characteristic of a few strains belonging to certain types and/or countries. Two new substitutions for C. difficile, Ser416 to Ala and Arg447 to Lys, were found in GyrB. Whereas the former does not seem to have a key role in resistance, since it was also detected in susceptible strains, the latter substitution occurred in the same position where other amino acid variations take place in resistant Escherichia coli and other C. difficile strains. A large number of C. difficile isolates now show an alarming pattern of resistance to the majority of FQs currently used in hospitals and outpatient settings, therefore judicious use of these antibiotics and continuous monitoring of in vitro resistance are necessary.

scholarly journals The effect of digital platforms in the motivation of future primary education teachers towards mathematics

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 112-123
Author(s):  
David Mendez ◽  
Miriam Mendez ◽  
Juana Maria Anguita
Keyword(s):  
Intrinsic Motivation ◽  
Elementary School Teachers ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Motivation Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Intrinsic Motivation Inventory

Motivation is a key element of daily life. At present, ICTs are considered to be highly motivating elements that are of great importance in all sectors of the society. The objective of this research study is to measure and assess the intrinsic motivation level of university students aiming to become Elementary School teachers regarding the use of digital platforms in their math classes. Using the Self-Determination Theory and the Intrinsic Motivation Theory, these students were given a test with 20 questions based on the Intrinsic Motivation Inventory. The results support the conclusion that all participants had a high level of intrinsic motivation, which was highest in students with no previous experience in the use of said resources. It is important to improve, through motivation, the knowledge and skills of future teachers regarding the use of ICTs to enable them to awaken their students’ interest in mathematics and facilitate their learning process.   Keywords: Intrinsic motivation, ICTs, digital platforms, math classes, school teachers.

The Association Between Stress Level and Laboratory Parameters, Sex, Age and Stage Disease in Patients with Digestive and Bronchopulmonary Neoplasms

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (12) ◽  
pp. 3010-3015
Author(s):  
Veronica Calborean ◽  
Victor Gheorman ◽  
Razan Al Namat ◽  
Irina Mihaela Cazacu ◽  
Peter Varju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Stress Level ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Cancer Site ◽  
Tumor Site ◽  
Laboratory Parameters ◽  
Stage Disease ◽  
High Level ◽  
A Prospective Study

We conducted a prospective study to determine whether there is a possible correlation between stress level and age, sex, cancer site, disease stage and to explore whether stress level changed during each visit. Patients diagnosed with digestive or bronchopulmonary neoplasms over a period of 6 months were included in our study. The level of stress for each patient was investigated using a questionnaire developed by an authorized psychiatrist. The questionnaire comprised 10 items and the score for each component ranged from 0 to 3, a higher score indicating a higher level of stress. For the purpose of this study, a score ] 20 indicated a high level of stress. Each patient included in our study completed the questionnaire during three consecutive visits in our department. Our study revealed a statistically significant association between age and stress level, whereas no correlation was found between stress level and laboratory parameters, tumor site and disease stage.

A prospective study of preparticipation sports examinations of 2670 young athletes: method and results

1982 ◽  
Vol 49 (4) ◽  
pp. 225-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. R. Thompson ◽  
J. T. Andrish ◽  
J. A. Bergfeld
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Study ◽  
Young Athletes ◽  
A Prospective Study
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