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2022 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-167
Author(s):  
Selvakumar Jagannathan

Background: Coping style is a person’s characteristic strategies used in response to life problems or traumas. Coping serves a protective function .This study aims to examine the impact of coping styles predominance in the training programme given to patients with type II diabetes of low socioeconomic status group.30 patients with type II diabetes of low socioeconomic status group were selected using purposive sampling from the diabetic clinic for the assessment of coping style. Coping style was assessed using “Coping styles of adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes” by Karlsen and Bru (1998). Paired t-test was used to assess the effectiveness of coping styles enhancement training programme for patients with type II diabetes. The study revealed that there is significant increase in the level of coping styles of patients with type II diabetes due to coping styles enhancement training programme.


2022 ◽  
pp. 159101992110686
Author(s):  
Tomotaka Ohshima ◽  
Megumi Koiwai ◽  
Naoki Matsuo ◽  
Shigeru Miyachi

The COVID-19 pandemic has demanded a change in learning modalities, which led us to develop a remote personal training system for clinicians performing neuroendovascular procedures. A portable vascular model designed for practicing catheter navigation guidance, thrombus retrieval, and intracranial aneurysm coil embolisation was established. We created an environment that enabled interactive dialogue and communication across long distances using the Internet. The instructor conducted approximately 2 h of hands-on training with two to four trainees at a time. Despite the restrictions enforced by the Government of Japan due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 17 online hands-on training were successfully conducted throughout Japan over 1 year for a total of 48 trainees. The developed remote training programme, to avoid the aggregation of a large number of trainees at a developed time, proved to be at par with the conventional learning system. The training was well-received since the operation time was longer and the question and answer sessions were more fulfilling compared to the conventional format in which a group of trainees had got a brief opportunity to receive actual hands-on experience.


Author(s):  
Cristina Crocamo ◽  
Bianca Bachi ◽  
Riccardo M. Cioni ◽  
Henrike Schecke ◽  
Irja Nieminen ◽  
...  

The responsiveness of professionals working with children and families is of key importance for child maltreatment early identification. However, this might be undermined when multifaceted circumstances, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, reduce interdisciplinary educational activities. Thanks to technological developments, digital platforms seem promising in dealing with new challenges for professionals’ training. We examined a digital approach to child maltreatment training through the ERICA project experience (Stopping Child Maltreatment through Pan-European Multiprofessional Training Programme). ERICA has been piloted during the pandemic in seven European centers involving interconnected sectors of professionals working with children and families. The training consisted of interactive modules embedded in a digital learning framework. Different aspects (technology, interaction, and organization) were evaluated and trainers’ feedback on digital features was sought. Technical issues were the main barrier, however, these did not significantly disrupt the training. The trainers perceived reduced interaction between participants, although distinct factors were uncovered as potential favorable mediators. Based on participants’ subjective experiences and perspectives, digital learning frameworks for professionals working with children and families (such as the ERICA model nested in its indispensable adaptation to an e-learning mode) can represent a novel interactive approach to empower trainers and trainees to tackle child maltreatment during critical times such as a pandemic, and as an alternative to more traditional learning frameworks.


Animals ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Rebecca L. Hunt ◽  
Helen Whiteside ◽  
Susanne Prankel

Environmental enrichment (EE) can be used to enhance the environment of various animals. The aim of this pilot study was to determine the effects of seven EE activities (Bonding, Bubble machine, Conspecific play, Interactive toy, Playhouse, Stuffed food toy and Tug play) on dog behaviour, pre- and post-EE for dogs housed in an office environment during training as part of an assistance dog training programme. EE activities resulted in a significant increase in the frequency of relaxation behaviours (p < 0.01) and a significant reduction in alert (p < 0.01) and stress behaviours (p = 0.02). Results suggest various benefits of the different activities with Conspecific Play and Playhouse activities having the greatest overall positive behaviour change when compared to the other activities. The food-based EE activities (Interactive toy and Stuffed food toy) had the least behaviour change of all the activities provided. Findings will be of interest to pet owners, animal rescue centres, dog trainers and working dog organisations.


2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.B Padeniya ◽  
H.M.B.H Denuwara ◽  
M.D Herath ◽  
A Gunawardena ◽  
P Mahipala ◽  
...  

Abstract IntroductionThe transition from medical student to intern is a significant and challenging time in a doctor’s training. It can be stressful for the young doctor and there can be varying expectations from employers and supervisors on their capabilities. There is a time gap between graduation and internship for medical graduates in Sri Lanka. Also, there was no proper orientation prior the internship. Thus, the Good Intern Programme was developed as a skills training programme for pre interns who are awaiting internship, and this was conducted in collaboration with Ministry of Health (MOH), Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Society for Health Research and Innovation (SHRI). This study aimed to explore self-perceived competency of selected skills of pre-interns who were awaiting for internship. Methods Study populationSri Lankan medical Faculties (University of Colombo, Peradeniya, Sri Jayewardenapura, Jaffna, Kelaniya, Ruhuna, Eastern University- Batticaloa, Rajarata University and General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University -KDU), and foreign universities produce approximately 1000 medical graduates per year. In 2020, all pre- interns who joined the Good Intern Programme, Sri Lanka were invited to participate in this questionnaire survey. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 23.0 software. Descriptive data were presented as proportions.Results Mean age was 27.6 (+ SD 1.4). Majority of the pre-interns were females (66.5%). Majority of pre-interns perceived that they were able to performs suturing, cannulation, catheterization, setting up an Intravenous (IV) drip, infusion pump setup, blood and blood products transfusion, venipuncture, venipuncture for blood culture, injections-Subcutaneous (SC)/Intramuscular (IM), Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) monitoring, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), arterial puncture for Arterial Blood Gases (ABG), wound dressing, suture removal, bandaging, glucometer use, nebulization, connecting to an ECG (electrocardiogram) monitor competently with or without supervision respectively. Lack of competency perceived on the following skills. Nasogastric tube (NG) insertion, pleural tap, peritoneal tap, removal of an Intercostal tube, lumbar puncture, defibrillation, venous cut down, intubation, CVP (central venous catheter) line insertion, Intercostal (IC) tube insertion were rated by the majority of pre-interns as skills that could be performed competently with supervision or not able to perform the skill but has observed skill. ConclusionAlthough most of the skills were rated by majority of the pre-interns as skills that could be competently performed with or without supervision respectively, there were some skills which needed some improvement. This study suggests that Good Intern Programme in pre-intern period can help to prepare students for the intern role.


2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia McCue ◽  
Lisa Shaw ◽  
Silvia Del Din ◽  
Heather Hunter ◽  
Sue Lord ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Although laboratory studies demonstrate that training programmes using auditory rhythmical cueing (ARC) may improve gait post-stroke, few studies have evaluated this intervention in the home and outdoors where deployment may be more appropriate. This manuscript reports stakeholder refinement of an ARC gait and balance training programme for use at home and outdoors, and a study which assessed acceptability and deliverability of this programme. Methods Programme design and content were refined during stakeholder workshops involving physiotherapists and stroke survivors. A two-group acceptability and deliverability study was then undertaken. Twelve patients post-stroke with a gait related mobility impairment received either the ARC gait and balance training programme or the gait and balance training programme without ARC. Programme provider written notes, participant exercise and fall diaries, adverse event monitoring and feedback questionnaires captured data about deliverability, safety and acceptability of the programmes. Results The training programme consisted of 18 sessions (six supervised, 12 self-managed) of exercises and ARC delivered by a low-cost commercially available metronome. All 12 participants completed the six supervised sessions and 10/12 completed the 12 self-managed sessions. Provider and participant session written records and feedback questionnaires confirmed programme deliverability and acceptability. Conclusion An ARC gait and balance training programme refined by key stakeholders was feasible to deliver and acceptable to participants and providers. Trial registration ISCTRN 12/03/2018.


2022 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrysoula Kourtidou-Papadeli ◽  
Christos A. Frantzidis ◽  
Christos Bakirtzis ◽  
Anatoli Petridou ◽  
Sotiria Gilou ◽  
...  

Short-arm human centrifugation (SAHC) is proposed as a robust countermeasure to treat deconditioning and prevent progressive disability in a case of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. Based on long-term physiological knowledge derived from space medicine and missions, artificial gravity training seems to be a promising physical rehabilitation approach toward the prevention of musculoskeletal decrement due to confinement and inactivity. So, the present study proposes a novel infrastructure based on SAHC to investigate the hypothesis that artificial gravity ameliorates the degree of disability. The patient was submitted to a 4-week training programme including three weekly sessions of 30 min of intermittent centrifugation at 1.5–2 g. During sessions, cardiovascular, muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2) and electroencephalographic (EEG) responses were monitored, whereas neurological and physical performance tests were carried out before and after the intervention. Cardiovascular parameters improved in a way reminiscent of adaptations to aerobic exercise. SmO2 decreased during sessions concomitant with increased g load, and, as training progressed, SmO2 of the suffering limb dropped, both effects suggesting increased oxygen use, similar to that seen during hard exercise. EEG showed increased slow and decreased fast brain waves, with brain reorganization/plasticity evidenced through functional connectivity alterations. Multiple-sclerosis-related disability and balance capacity also improved. Overall, this study provides novel evidence supporting SAHC as a promising therapeutic strategy in multiple sclerosis, based on mechanical loading, thereby setting the basis for future randomized controlled trials.


2022 ◽  
pp. 86-105
Author(s):  
Marie Bohata ◽  
Anna Putnova ◽  
Martina Rasticova ◽  
Andrea Cebakova

The purpose of the contribution is to present a newly designed training programme for public administrators in ethics and integrity. The programme was developed based on a broad empirical research among public administrators at the central and local levels of public administration aiming at identification of core values, major ethical issues, attitudes, and ethics instruments in place on the one hand and the training needs of civil servants and other public administrators on the other hand. Attention was paid to differences among rank-and-file administrators and managers and to differences between men and women where relevant.


Author(s):  
Sangita Saha ◽  
Saibal Kumar Saha ◽  
Jaya Rani Pandey ◽  
Ajeya Jha

Training and development is an important function of human resource management. Employees need to regularly undergo training and development programmes to update themselves with the latest technologies and skills, which help to increase the efficiency of the organization. Motivating employees to undergo a training programme is often a challenge faced by employees. This study aims to find the motivating factors for employees to undertake a training and development programme. With a sample size of 172 employees from a leading pharmaceutical company in Sikkim, India, responses were collected and analysed. It was found that interest for updating oneself with the latest technology, better chance of career exploration, commitment to train from the company's end, and encouragement provided from subordinates play significant roles in motivating employees in undertaking a training and development programmes.


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