scholarly journals Surgeons' Experience of Learning Psychological Skills: A Preliminary Evaluation of a Psychological Skills Training Course

2009 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Mason ◽  
Selina Balloo ◽  
Dominic Upton ◽  
Kamal Heer ◽  
Phil Higton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Surgical Performance ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Theory Practice Gap ◽  
The Impact

INTRODUCTION A range of human factors have been shown to impact on surgical performance although little is known about the impact of training on the views of surgeons towards these factors or how receptive surgeons are to such training. SUBJECTS AND METHODS This was an observational pilot study using a short questionnaire designed to elicit views of surgeons towards a range of human factors prior to, and immediately following, a course designed to address human factors in surgical performance. Focus groups were also conducted before and immediately after the course to elicit views. RESULTS Of all the human factors assessed, decision-making was rated on a visual analogue scale as having the biggest impact on performance both before and after the course. In general, views of human factors changed following the course, most notably an increase in the extent to which work stress, interpersonal difficulties and personality were believed to affect performance. Three themes emerged from the focus groups: (i) personal professional development; (ii) the relationship between trainer and trainee; and (iii) the changing perspective. CONCLUSIONS Surgeons from a range of specialties are receptive to training on the impact of human factors on performance and this study has shown that views may change following a course designed to address this. Further training to address the theory–practice gap is warranted in addition to an evaluation of its effectiveness.

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of the Psychological Intervention in Amateur Male Marathon Runners

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose C. Jaenes ◽  
Dominika Wilczyńska ◽  
David Alarcón ◽  
Rafael Peñaloza ◽  
Arturo Casado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Control ◽  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Psychological Intervention ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Marathon Runners ◽  
Before And After

Background: The Marathon runners must have the proper technical preparation to reach excellence and to achieve adequate psychological preparation for the race. Against this background, the current study aims to describe the implementation results of a cognitive-behavioral intervention based on psychological skills training for marathon runners.Methods: Fourteen amateur male marathoners with an average age of 30 (SD = 5.75) were trained with various emotional and cognitive control techniques to enhance their performance in competition. Various psychological variables, related to the subjects level of perceived stress, and to qualitative characteristics of their thoughts were measured before and after the target marathon race. Results were analyzed through non-parametric tests for two related samples. The Cohen's d effect size for single-group pretest-posttest repeated measures were also performed.Results: Statistical analysis reveals that, controlling for age and running experience, the intervention decreased significantly the level of perceived stress and the occurrence of negative thoughts before the race, during, and after the race.Conclusion: Training in cognitive control and relaxation techniques, as part of the psychological skills training could determine the quality of performance of marathon runners.

Psychological Skills Training and the Impact on Military Performance Readiness

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott Barnicle
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Us Army ◽  
Military Performance ◽  
Psychological Training ◽  
The Us ◽  
The Impact

With the demands of the United States Military constantly evolving, it is necessary to think outside of the common battlefield to find a competitive advantage. Aside from tactical and technical advancement in military science and weaponry, the psychological component of warfare and readiness has been given more attention and resources in recent years. While the primary goal of these programs, which are mainly with the US Army and Navy, is to psychologically train soldiers for optimal performance and readiness, the mental health and psychological well-being upon return from deployment is also a top priority. These programs have grown in scope and size over the past 20 years, and with no end in sight of U.S. military responsibilities, the psychological training platforms continue to be a critical component of global military readiness.

Evaluation of a Comprehensive Psychological Skills Training Program for Collegiate Tennis Players

1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Daw ◽  
Damon Burton
Keyword(s):  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Tennis Players ◽  
Performance Variables ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

This investigation examined the impact of a comprehensive psychological skills training for tennis (PSTT) program on collegiate tennis players. PSTT players were exposed to three psychological skills (goal setting, imagery, and arousal regulation) and then given the opportunity to develop individualized PSTT programs. Program effectiveness was evaluated through (a) case study analyses, (b) intrateam analyses comparing high- and low-commitment PSTT players, and (c) interteam analyses comparing PSTT (n = 12) and non-PSTT (n = 12) players. Results indicated that the PSTT program was successful, with case studies providing strong support for the effectiveness of individual PSTT programs. Additionally, intrateam results revealed that all PSTT players felt their PSTT program helped their tennis games, although high- and low-commitment players differed significantly on only 2 of 15 psychological and performance variables. As expected, interteam results demonstrated significant differences on only 2 of 15 variables, with PSTT players displaying higher state self-confidence and committing fewer double faults than did their non-PSTT counterparts.

The Delivery of a Short-Term Psychological Skills Training Program to College Dance Students: A Pilot Study Examining Coping Skills and Injuries

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 159-166
Author(s):  
Leigh A. Skvarla ◽  
Damien Clement
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Injury Risk ◽  
Coping Skills ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Operational Definition ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
The Impact

Dance makes a number of inherent physical and psychosocial demands that can promote resilience. However, dancers may strive to meet those demands by employing unhealthy coping strategies that can be linked to maladaptive thoughts and behaviors and increased injury risk. The present study utilized a two-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design to examine the impact of a psychological skills training program on coping skills and prevalence of injuries over a 6-week period in a convenience sample of college dance students (N = 30). Participants were drawn from the same dance program and were assigned to a control or treatment condition based on their current class schedule. At the end of the study, there were no significant quantitative differences observed between the treatment and control groups. However, mean scores for treatment group participants' coping skills slightly increased over time. A focus group discussion led to several recommendations for future research and programming improvements. Additionally, this study underscores the need for a single operational definition of injury in a college dance context. Best practices for researchers, practitioners, and educators in the context of psychological skills training are also discussed.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM ON NETBALL SHOOTING PERFORMANCE

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 174-187
Author(s):  
Jamatul Shahidah Shaari ◽  
Lim Boon Hooi ◽  
Siswantoyo Siswantoyo
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Physical Practice ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Short Period ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

The study was aimed to investigate the effect of Psychological Skills Training Program on netball shooting performance. The experimental method was used on three groups of an 8-week intervention: combination of diaphragmatic breathing and imagery, plus physical practice (G1); combination of DB and self-talk, plus physical practice (G2); and control group which have physical practice only (G3). A SPANOVA was conducted to assess the impact of all groups on shooting performance across the two time periods. The main effect comparing the two treatments and a control group was significant, p < .001. Post hoc Tukey test differ significantly at p < .05. However, the G2 was not significantly different from the G3. The results indicated that netballers of different skill used of PST, either G1 or G2 were found to improve the netball shooting performance. It was also showed that G1 has better netball shooting performance rather than G2 and G3. As to highlighting, that the principles and practical applications of these most basic psychological skills can be taught in easier ways and probably in a relative short period of time among youth athletes.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Psychological Skills Educational Workshop

1990 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 249-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Gould ◽  
Kenneth Hodge ◽  
Linda Petlichkoff ◽  
Jeffery Simons
Keyword(s):  
Training Program ◽  
Evaluation Research ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Psychological Skills ◽  
Psychological Skills Training ◽  
Mental Preparation ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Preparation Techniques ◽  
Educational Workshop

The present investigation examined athletes’ responses to a psychological skills training program spanning a 3-month period. Two studies were conducted to evaluate the degree to which a week-long psychological skills training program changed elite wrestlers’ knowledge, perceived importance, and use of relaxation, visualization/imagery, goal setting, and mental preparation techniques. In Study 1, 18 senior elite wrestlers ranging from 17 to 32 years of age participated in a week-long training camp involving a psychological skills training program and completed assessments immediately before and after camp and again 3 months later. Study 2 was identical to Study 1 except that 33 elite junior wrestlers, ages 14 to 18, were studied. Overall, the results demonstrate that the educational program was effective in changing the athletes’ knowledge, perceived importance, and use of the four psychological skills. MANOVA procedures revealed that the relaxation and visualization/imagery portions of the program were particularly effective, perhaps because they were incorporated into actual on-the-mat practice sessions. The importance of conducting evaluation research and methods of facilitating psychological skills development are discussed.

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