scholarly journals The Effects of an Authentic Coaching Intervention on Athlete Outcomes: A Pilot Randomised Control Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ella Malloy ◽  
Maria Kavussanu
Keyword(s):  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Randomised Control Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Manipulation Check ◽  
Coaching Intervention ◽  
Post Test ◽  
N 93

ObjectivesAuthentic leadership could produce promising outcomes in sport. However, no intervention designed to increase coaches’ authentic leadership exists. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate such an intervention by examining its efficacy on a range of athlete outcomes.Design Mixed design with Group (Intervention, Control) as between and Time (pre, post) as within-participants factors.MethodA total of 18 coaches (Mage = 37.89; 83% male) who were coaching 153 athletes (Mage = 20.48; 50.3% females) were randomly allocated, via block randomisation, into either an intervention (n = 60) or a control group (n = 93). The coaches in the intervention group received a 2-hour-long workshop, had a midway-point meeting, and completed weekly coaching logs. The control group did not receive an intervention. Data were collected prior to the intervention and two months after the intervention had been completed. Results A manipulation check revealed the intervention group reported higher authentic leadership, compared to the control group. A repeated measures multivariate analysis of variance indicated that athletes in the intervention group reported significantly higher enjoyment and prosocial behaviours from pre to post-test compared to the control group. Conclusions The findings suggest that an authentic leadership intervention could be effective in improving coaches’ authentic behaviours and promoting positive athlete outcomes

scholarly journals Garlic: an alternative in reducing blood glucose on diabetic patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2078
Author(s):  
Putri Dafriani ◽  
Roza Marlinda ◽  
Eliza Arman ◽  
Meldafia Idaman
Keyword(s):  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Blood Sugar Level ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Antidiabetic Drugs ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Sugar Levels

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM), a metabolic disorder characterized by an increasing of blood sugar (hyperglycemia). Medication is one of the seven pillars of diabetes managementt. Garlic (Allium sativum), an alternative herb, also has an antidiabetic effect. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of garlic on the blood sugar level in type 2 diabetes mellitus.Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental design with two group post-test design. The participants were DM patients who only take medication without any supplemental herbs. The respondents were divided into two group; intervention group, given antidiabetic drugs and consume garlic 3 pieces of garlic/day for 2 weeks and control group only got antidiabetic drugs. Data were collected by performing blood sugar measurement using glucose-check on all respondents using capillary blood in the fingertips. Second measurement were taken after monitoring the consumption of garlic together with drugs for two weeks. Hypothesis testing used independent T-Test test.Results: The study result found that the average of blood sugar level after administering the treatment is 240 mg/dl in the intervention group, and 284 mg/dl in control group. It can be concluded that the administration of 3 pieces of garlic combining with antidiabetic drugs for 2 weeks has not been able to reduce blood sugar levels into normal limits.Conclusions: This combination found to lowering the blood sugar levels in a significant amount compare to only drugs. The length of the therapy could consider as a significant predictor.

scholarly journals Peningkatan Self Efficacy Remaja Berisiko Menggunakan Terapi Psikoedukasi dengan Musik

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-101
Author(s):  
Tasman Tasman ◽  
Heppi Sasmita ◽  
Yessi Fadriyanti ◽  
N. Rachmadanur ◽  
Lola Felnanda Amri
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Quasi Experimental

The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in self-efficacy of adolescents at risk through a combination of psychoeducation therapy with music at SMPN Kota Padang. The research method used in this research is quantitative research with a quasi-experimental research design pre-post test control group. The results showed that the mean score of self-efficacy before the intervention group intervention was lower than the control group. Still, after the intervention was given to adolescents, it showed psychoeducation therapy with music on changes in student self-efficacy at risk. The statistical test results obtained a P value <0.05. In conclusion, there is a significant increase in self-efficacy before and after psychoeducation therapy intervention with music. Keywords: Psychoeducation, Youth, Self Efficacy

scholarly journals A Group Intervention to Promote Resilience in Nursing Professionals: A Randomised Controlled Trial

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 649
Author(s):  
Gesche Janzarik ◽  
Daniel Wollschläger ◽  
Michèle Wessa ◽  
Klaus Lieb
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Medium Effect ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Nursing Professionals

In this study, a new group intervention program to foster resilience in nursing professionals was tested for efficacy. In total, 72 nurses were recruited and randomised to either an intervention condition or to a wait list control condition. The study had a pre-test, post-test, follow-up design. The eight-week program targeted six resilience factors: cognitive flexibility, coping, self-efficacy, self-esteem, self-care, and mindfulness. Compared to the control group, the intervention group reported a significant improvement in the primary outcome mental health (measured with the General Health Questionnaire) from pre-test (M = 20.79; SD = 9.85) to post-test (M = 15.81; SD = 7.13) with an estimated medium effect size (p = 0.03, η2 = 0.08) at post-test. Further significant improvements were found for resilience and other resilience related outcomes measures. The individual stressor load of the subjects was queried retrospectively in each measurement. Stress levels had a significant influence on mental health. The intervention effect was evident even though the stress level in both groups did not change significantly between the measurements. Follow-up data suggest that the effects were sustained for up to six months after intervention. The resilience intervention reduced mental burden in nurses and also positively affected several additional psychological outcomes.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Mindfulness-Based Group Intervention for Chinese University Students with Sleep Problems

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 755
Author(s):  
Lin Fu ◽  
Shuang Wei ◽  
Jin Cheng ◽  
Xueqi Wang ◽  
Yueyue Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
University Students ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Emotional Symptoms ◽  
Chinese University

The increasing prevalence of sleep disorders among university students should be taken seriously. Group counseling involving a mindfulness-based strategy may help prevent students from developing insomnia and subsequent mental health disorders. This study aimed to evaluate the ameliorating effects of a mindfulness-based group intervention on sleep problems and emotional symptoms in university students in China. Twenty-one university students (16 females, 22.71 ± 4.28 years) who were not on medication were recruited and assigned to the intervention group based on the criterion of high levels of sleep problems. Additionally, twenty-four university students (19 females, 24.50 ± 0.93 years) were included as a nonrandomized control group. Individuals in the intervention group participated in a two-hour group intervention once a week for eight sessions. All participants completed self-reported questionnaire baseline tests, postintervention tests, and one-month follow-ups on mindfulness, sleep quality, anxiety and depressive symptoms. Repeated-measures ANOVA was performed. The results revealed significant intervention effects, with significant differences observed between the two groups in mindfulness and sleep quality. However, there was no significant effect of the intervention on anxiety and depressive symptoms. This study contributes to a better understanding of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention in addressing sleep problems in university students.

Effects of a Sedentary Intervention on Cognitive Function

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 595-605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan K. Edwards ◽  
Paul D. Loprinzi
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Experimental Investigations ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Cognitive Assessments ◽  
Multiple Parameters ◽  
Time Interaction ◽  
Parallel Group

Purpose: To examine the effects of a free-living, sedentary-inducing intervention on cognitive function. Design: Randomized controlled, parallel group intervention. Setting: University campus. Participants: Thirty-three young adults (n = 23 intervention; n = 10 control). Measures: The intervention group was asked to eliminate all exercise and minimize steps to ≤5000 steps/day for 1 week, whereas the control group was asked to continue normal physical activity (PA) levels for 1 week. Both groups completed a series of 8 cognitive function assessments (assessing multiple parameters of cognition) preintervention and immediately postintervention. The intervention group was asked to resume normal PA levels for 1 week postintervention and completed the cognitive assessments for a third time at 2 weeks postintervention. Analysis: Split-plot repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: The results of our statistical analyses showed that the group × time interaction effect was not significant ( P > .05) for any of the evaluated cognitive parameters. Conclusion: These findings demonstrate the need for future experimental investigations of sedentary behavior to better understand its effects on cognitive function. However, although previous work has demonstrated favorable effects of acute and chronic PA on cognitive function, our findings suggest that a 1-week period of reduced PA does not detrimentally affect cognitive function, which may have encouraging implications for individuals going through a temporary relapse in PA.

scholarly journals Improvement of Early Recognition of Attacks in Karate Kumite Due to Training in Virtual Reality

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 294-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Petri ◽  
Nicole Bandow ◽  
Steffen Masik ◽  
Kerstin Witte
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Reaction Time ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Virtual Reality Training ◽  
Karate Athletes

In a Virtual Reality training, young karate athletes divided in two groups (intervention vs. control group) responded to attacks of a virtual opponent. For the analysis, the first reaction of the responding karate athletes was detected. From that point three reaction times were subtracted to analyze the attack of the virtual opponent at the time of the recognition of the real athlete. The attacks were divided into four movement stages. Analysis of Variance (ANOVAs) with repeated measures and estimation of effect sizes as well as Bonferroni post-hoc tests were applied to calculate interactions between time (PRE to POST), group (intervention vs. control) and reaction time (150 ms vs. 255 ms vs. 370 ms). We found significant effects for time and time x group interactions for the attacks Gyaku-Zuki and Kizami-Zuki as well as an effect for time x reaction time in Gyaku-Zuki (all p < 0.001), but no significant effects for time x group x reaction time in both attacks (p > 0.05). Paired t-tests showed significant improvements in attack recognition from PRE to POST for the intervention group, but not for the control group. At the pretest all athletes responded to late movement stages (extension of the pushing arm) while the intervention group responded to early movement stages (preparing steps and reduction of distance before the attack) at the posttest due to the Virtual Reality training. Early steps for the preparation of the attack and the reduction of distance seem to be important signals for attack recognition.

scholarly journals Improving Staff-Family End-of-Life Communication at Israeli Geriatric Facilities by Using a Mobile App

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 517-517
Author(s):  
Rinat Cohen ◽  
Gal Maydan ◽  
Shai Brill ◽  
Jiska Cohen-Mansfield
Keyword(s):  
End Of Life ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Control Group ◽  
End Of Life Communication

Abstract Family caregivers (FCs) of persons institutionalized at geriatric facilities present significant unmet communication needs regarding receiving regular updates about their loved one’s condition and having available healthcare professionals (HPs) to approach when needed. We developed and tested a mobile-app for staff-family communication with both parties having active roles in app planning to tailor it to their needs and abilities. The app includes a daily-update module for FCs and a chat option for FCs and HPs. App use was piloted at one geriatric-medical-center for 15 months (unit-level randomization resulted in one complex-care and one assisted-ventilation unit in each group- intervention and control) and one single-unit nursing-home for three months. Personal interviews were conducted with 55 FCs (28 from intervention-group and 27 FCs from control-group) before-and-after app use (with mean duration of use 1.6[S.D.=.6] months. Most participants were women and the children of the patients; their mean age was 55.9 years (S.D.=12.4). Repeated-measures Analysis-of-Variance for the end-of-life communication sub-scale on the Quality-of-communication questionnaire yielded a main effect for time (F(1,53)=8.31, p=.006) with both groups’ ratings increasing over time and an interaction effect (F(1,53)=4.78, p=.033) with a greater increase for intervention-group compared to control-group. Intervention-group participants rated the app as convenient to use. Qualitative data revealed that FCs perceived app use as improving quality of communication with the HPs who used it and improving their own well-being. The app offers a feasible and an effective mode of communication that incorporates technology in daily communication between FCs and HPs while addressing FCs’ unmet needs.

scholarly journals The effectiveness of Nurture and Play: a mentalisation-based parenting group intervention for prenatally depressed mothers

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
S.J. Salo ◽  
M. Flykt ◽  
J. Mäkelä ◽  
Z. Biringen ◽  
M. Kalland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Group Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Maternal Sensitivity ◽  
Reflective Functioning ◽  
Repeated Measure ◽  
Randomised Control Trial ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Treatment As Usual ◽  
Optimal Parenting

Abstract Aim: This randomised control trial (RCT) study examined the effectiveness of a mentalisation-based perinatal group intervention, Nurture and Play (NaP), in improving mother–infant interaction quality and maternal reflective functioning and in decreasing depressive symptoms. Background: Few preventive prenatal interventions have been developed for primary health care settings for mothers with depressive symptoms. Furthermore, previous prenatal intervention studies have only concentrated on reducing depressive symptoms and have not directly addressed enhancing optimal parenting qualities. Methods: The participants were 45 pregnant women with depressive symptoms. Women in the randomly assigned intervention group (n = 24) participated in the manualised, short-term NaP intervention group from pregnancy until the baby’s age of seven months, whereas control group women received treatment as usual (TAU). Maternal emotional availability (EA), reflective functioning (RF) and depressive symptoms were measured before the intervention and at the infants’ 12 months of age, and changes were evaluated using repeated measure analyses of variances (ANOVAs). Findings: The results showed that the intervention group displayed higher maternal sensitivity and RF and more reduction in depressive symptoms than the control group when babies were 12 months old. These findings provide preliminary support for the effectiveness of the NaP intervention.

scholarly journals Using a Prompt Sheet to Improve the Reference Interview in a Health Telephone Helpline Service

2007 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Toni Price ◽  
Christine Urquhart
Keyword(s):  
Health Information ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Treatment Plan ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Randomised Control Trial ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Telephone Helpline ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Nhs Direct

Objective - The study examined whether a prompt sheet improved the reference interview process for health information advisers working at NHS Direct, a 24 hour telephone helpline that provides confidential health care advice for the public in England. Method - A randomised control trial was conducted at eight NHS Direct sites across England in 2003-04. Newly recruited health information advisers (n=30), full and part-time, were randomly allocated to a control group (n=15) or intervention group (n=15), and 26 completed the study. Existing health information advisers were involved in the planning and design of the intervention. The prompt sheet included prompts for demographic information, reason for call, condition/treatment plan, existing knowledge of caller, special needs of the caller, handling a call empathetically, conclusion. Testing of reference interview expertise was done at the end of basic training, and two months later, using the same ten test questions, that were based on common questions received by NHS Direct. A relevance framework for possible responses was drawn up for each question for scoring test responses, with more relevant responses scoring higher than less relevant responses. Results - The average score of prompt (experimental) and non-prompt (control) participants increased on the second test, for each of the 10 questions. The prompt group improved significantly more overall than the control group. There was variation within the groups. Sixteen health information assistants showed a net increase in their score over all ten questions (10 experimental group, six control group). The post-test score for an individual on a particular question did sometimes decrease from the pre-test score, but all 26 improved on at least one question. Previous call handler experience did not appear to influence the extent of improvement, but length and type of experience in the post may have an influence. Conclusion - The trial demonstrated the benefit of a simple and inexpensive prompt sheet for some, though not all, newly recruited health information advisers to improve their reference interview technique.

scholarly journals Effects of Short Practice of Climbing on Barriers Self-Efficacy within a Physical Education and Sport Intervention in Germany

Sports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mirko Krüger ◽  
Christiane Seng
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Field Experiment ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Wait List Control ◽  
Post Test ◽  
8Th Graders

The study examined the effects of an indoor wall climbing intervention within the context of a regular Physical Education and Sport (PES) program on barriers self-efficacy (SE) of adolescents in Germany. The study used a field experiment with a wait-list control group. Seventy-eight 8th-graders were included (age: 14.41 ± 0.71 years), with 37 randomly assigned for the intervention group and 41 for the control group. The intervention group participated in two half-day indoor wall climbing excursions (duration: 180 min each) based on SE building strategies. Both groups were pre-and post-tested in SE of indoor wall climbing and belaying. The control group did not receive any treatment before post-test. After the intervention, significant improvements were found in the experimental group on SE of belaying (F(1,76) = 23.45, p = 0.000, η2p = 0.24) using repeated-measures ANOVA. This study provides the first evidence from a German PES field experiment on increasing an important SE facet related to indoor wall climbing among 8th-graders. The program may be improved and further analyzed to install a short-term method to achieve one important educational goal within ordinary PES programs in Germany and to contribute to the personal development of the students.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document