A multifaceted approach increased staff confidence to develop outside of school hours care as a health promoting setting

Background Outside-of-school-hours-care (OSHC) services are well positioned to influence the health behaviours of 489, 800 Australian children, and are an important setting for health promotion given the current rates of childhood overweight and obesity and associated health risks. OSHC Professionals are ideally placed to become positive influencers in this setting, although they may require training and support to confidently perform this role. This study piloted a multifaceted intervention strategy to increase OSHC Professional’s confidence and competencies, to support a health promoting OSHC environment with a nutrition and physical activity focus. Methods A mixed methods approach was used. Nineteen OSHC Professionals participated in the study, including a face-to-face workshop, supported by a closed Facebook group and website. Role adequacy (self-confidence) and legitimacy (professional responsibility) were measured pre and post workshop and evaluated using non-parametric statistics. Facebook interactions were monitored, and four participants undertook qualitative exit interviews to discuss their experiences with the intervention. Results Pre-workshop 68% of participants had not received any OSHC-specific health promotion training. Post-workshop significant improvements in confidence about menu planning, accessing nutrition information, activities and recipes was observed (P < 0.05 for all). A significant improvement was observed in role support and role related training (P < 0.05). A high level of support and interaction was observed between participants on Facebook and the website was reported a useful repository of information. Conclusions Health promotion training, combined with positive social connections, shared learning experiences, and a website improved OSHC Professionals confidence and capacity to provide a health promoting OSHC environment. Health promotion professional development for OSHC professionals should be mandated as a minimum requirement, and such learning opportunities should be scaffolded with support available through social media interactions and website access.

A survey on the impact of a pharmacovigilance practice training course for future doctors of Korean medicine on their knowledge, attitudes, and perception

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a training course on pharmacovigilance for future doctors of Korean medicine (DKM).Methods: In 2020, a pharmacovigilance training course was conducted for 57 senior students of a Korean medicine (KM) college, and its impact to the students were assessed in terms of the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of these students at three-time points: pre-training, post-training, and 4-6 months after the end of the training.Results: A total of 38 students completed the survey. The average score from the knowledge test increased significantly after training compared to prior to the training (5.47±2.140, 6.61±1.001, respectively, p<0.001) and was maintained until the final survey (6.61±1.220). The rate of correct answers to most of the knowledge test questions increased after the training but decreased in the final survey. In terms of attitudes, self-confidence in causality assessment (2.63±1.025, 4.58±0.826, p<0.001) and spontaneous reporting (2.08±1.050, 4.74±0.446, p<0.001) significantly increased after the training and then slightly decreased (3.92±1.171, 4.40±0.755). The perception level was high prior to the training, and this pattern was maintained throughout the study period. Students responded that pharmacovigilance education was necessary for DKM after training, and for the undergraduates of KM colleges.Conclusions: This study shows that this pharmacovigilance training course is effective for students majoring in KM but that retraining is required at least 6 months after the initial training. Further follow-up studies are needed to ensure that students actively participate in spontaneous reporting after graduation, and continuous education should be provided to graduates.

Relaksasi Otot Progresif Terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Stres Akademik

Pandemi covid-19 menimbulkan berbagai permasalahan di masyarakat, salah satunya adalah stres akademik yang dirasakan oleh mahasiswa. Stres akademik yang dirasakan terus menerus oleh mahasiswa akan berdampak pada hasil belajar mahasiswa. Berdasarkan permasalahan tersebut maka diadakan kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berupa pelatihan secara daring mengenai relaksasi otot progresif untuk menurunkan stres akademik mahasiswa. Tujuan dari kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini adalah agar masyarakat lebih khususnya mahasiswa mampu menambah pengetahuan dan keterampilan mengenai pengaplikasian relaksasi otot progresif agar dapat menurunkan stres akademik. Hasil analisis data ditemukan bahwa nilai sig (p) = 0.000 (p<0.05) hal ini bermakna bahwa terdapat perbedaan antara skor sebelum diberikan pelatihan (pre-test) dengan sesudah diberikan pelatihan (pos-test), penjelasan tersebut terlihat dari adanya penurunan stres akademik yang dirasakan oleh peserta setelah mengikuti pelatihan relaksasi otot progresif. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused various problems in society, one of which is academic stress felt by students. Academic stress that is felt continuously by students will have an impact on student learning outcomes. Based on these problems, community service activities were held in the form of online training on progressive muscle relaxation to reduce student academic stress. The purpose of this community service activity is for the community, especially students, to be able to increase their knowledge and skills regarding the application of progressive muscle relaxation in order to reduce academic stress. The results of data analysis found that the value of sig (p) = 0.000 (p<0.05) this means that there is a difference between the scores before being given training (pre-test) and after being given training (post-test), the explanation can be seen from the decrease in stress the academic experience felt by participants after participating in progressive muscle relaxation training.

Short Vestibular and Cognitive Training Improves Oral Reading Fluency in Children with Dyslexia

(1) Background: This study explored the effect of short vestibular and cognitive training on the reading speed in dyslexic children. (2) Methods: The reading speed was evaluated by using a reading test (Évaluation de la Lecture en FluencE, ELFE) in a crossover design before (baseline) and after vestibular training (post VT) and no vestibular training (post no VT). Nineteen dyslexic children (9.48 ± 0.15 years) participated in the study. The vestibular and cognitive training (software developed by BeonSolution S.r.l.) consisted in four exercises presented on a Wacom tablet 10″ done for 16 min per session two times per week for four weeks; each exercise was composed of eight levels with increased difficulty. (3) Results: Following vestibular and cognitive training, dyslexic children increased their reading speed; interestingly, such an increase persisted at least one month after training. (4) Conclusions: Vestibular and cognitive training could improve the vestibular network, which is well known for being involved in several cognition functions leading to reading improvement in dyslexic children. Adaptive mechanisms could be responsible for maintaining such improvement for at least one month.

Impact of Optimal Timing of Intake of Multi-Ingredient Performance Supplements on Sports Performance, Muscular Damage, and Hormonal Behavior across a Ten-Week Training Camp in Elite Cyclists: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Multi-ingredient performance supplements (MIPS), ingested pre- or post-workout, have been shown to increase physiological level effects and integrated metabolic response on exercise. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of pre-and post-training supplementation with its own MIPS, associated with CHO (1 g·kg−1) plus protein (0.3 g·kg−1) on exercise-related benchmarks across a training camp for elite cyclists. Thirty elite male cyclists participated in a randomized non-placebo-controlled trial for ten weeks assigned to one of three groups (n = 10 each): a control group treated with CHO plus protein after training (CG); a group treated with MIPS before training and a CHO plus protein after training, (PRE-MIPS); a group treated with CHO plus protein plus MIPS after training, (POST-MIPS). Performance parameters included (VO2max, peak; median and minimum power (W) and fatigue index (%)); hormonal response (Cortisol; Testosterone; and Testosterone/Cortisol ratio); and muscle biomarkers (Creatine kinase (CK), Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and Myoglobin (Mb)) were assessed. MIPS administered before or after training (p ≤ 0.05) was significantly influential in attenuating CK, LDH, and MB; stimulating T response and modulating C; and improved on all markers of exercise performance. These responses were greater when MIPS was administered post-workout.

Evaluation of utility and usefulness of webinars on COVID-19 management: a questionnaire-based survey

Background The COVID-19 pandemic and its consequent “social distancing” has fueled the use of social media platforms for educational purposes. Since the start of the pandemic, a plethora of experts and self-proclaimed experts have been keenly delivering webinars on COVID. This begs the question “Do webinars on COVID-19 really help in the improvement of knowledge base or management skills?”. The questionnaire was designed to assess information regarding COVID-webinars and their usefulness from the end-user standpoint. The response to the questions was measured using a 4- or 5-point Likert scale. The survey was open for a 4-week period with the extension of 1 week. Results The response rate was 54% as 270 out of 500 participants responded to the questionnaire. The majority of the respondents were anesthesiologists in-training, post-graduates, fellows, and seniors belonging to tertiary care settings with fewer percentages belonging to physicians and others. Most of the doctors had attended an average of 2 webinars per week. The tests of model effects showed a significant negative correlation of webinar quality ratings for district hospital healthcare setting of the attendees (of p value of 0.013) and for the number of COVID-related webinars attended per week (p value of 0.009). Conclusions Most respondents had favorable perceptions of webinars happening during the pandemic. However, there is a need for improvisation in the volume of webinars, target-audience-based delivery, and participant interaction to add value to this new dimension of teaching-learning.

SP2.1.17Prognostic significance of competition ratios in surgical specialty training selection

Aims A Competition Ratio (CR) indicates the ratio of total applications for a training post when compared with numbers of specialty posts available. This study aimed to evaluate CRs’ influence on National Training Number (NTN) selection in a single UK Statutory Education Body. Methods Consecutive Core Surgical Trainees numbering 154 (median years since graduation: four, 105 male, 49 female) were studied over a six-year period. Annual specialty specific CRs were obtained from Health Education England’s website, and primary outcome measure was UK National Training Number (NTN) appointment. Results Overall NTN appointment was 45.5%. Median CR was 2.36; range OMFS 0.70 (2020) to Neurosurgery 22.0 (2020). Multivariable analysis revealed that NTN success was associated with: CR (OR 0.46, p = 0.003), a single scientific publication (OR 6.25, p = 0.001), cohort year (2019, OR 12.65, p = 0.003), and Universal ARCP Outcome 1 (OR 45.24, p &lt; 0.001). CRs predicted NTN appointment with a Youden index defined critical ratio of 4.42; 28.6% (n = 8) vs. 49.2% (n = 62), p = 0.018. Conclusions CRs displayed 30-fold variation, with CRs below 4.42 associated with two-fold better NTN promotion, but strong clinical competence and academic reach again emerged as the principal drivers of career advancement.

Effects of Three Preseason Training Programs on Speed, Change-of-Direction, and Endurance in Recreationally Trained Soccer Players

Background: Modern coaches experience a drastic reduction of the available training time with an increasingly large number of competitions during the competitive season. Thus, they must choose wisely the most efficient methods to improve the physical fitness of their players during the preseason. Among all the methods, this study compared the effects of plyometric training (PT), sprint interval training (SIT), and small-sided games (SSGs) on the performance of recreationally trained soccer players.Methods: Seventy-three participants were randomly assigned in one of the three experimental groups (i.e., PT [n = 23], SIT [n = 26] or SSGs [n = 24]) and completed two sessions per week for a total of 3 weeks. Meanwhile, the whole group maintained their habitual soccer-specific training program who do not interfere in the preparation of the season. Repeated sprint ability (RSA), maximal aerobic speed (MAS), and a 30-m sprint were assessed at baseline (PRE) and post-training (POST).Results: Performance in SSGs decreased for the average speed from 0 to 10 m (V0−10m; −0.84 km h−1, −4 ± 5%, p &lt; 0.001), the maximal distance (Dmax) covered in the 30-s RSA test (−3.65 m, −3 ± 6%, p &lt; 0.01) and MAS (−0.52 km h−1, −3 ± 6%, p &lt; 0.01). PT increased the mean distance (Dmean) covered in the 30-s RSA test (+5.98 m, 5 ± 4%, p &lt; 0.001) and MAS (+0.58 km h−1, 7 ± 5%, p &lt; 0.01) while an improvement of all parameters but the maximal sprint speed reached during the 30-m trip (Vmax) was found in the SIT group (V0−10m: +1.462 km h−1, 8 ± 5%, p &lt; 0.001; Dmax: +7.89 m, 6 ± 5%, p &lt; 0.001; Dmean: +8.69 m, 7 ± 5%, p &lt; 0.001 and MAS: +1.74 km h−1, 12 ± 8%, p &lt; 0.001). All SSG POST values were significantly lower than PT and SIT (p &lt; 0.01). Dmean and MAS in POST were also significantly higher in SIT than in the PT group (p &lt; 0.001).Conclusion: This study suggests that both PT and SIT could be a better alternative to SSGs to boost performances during preseason. Moreover, SIT seems to produce higher improvements in physical performances than PT.

1633 Developing Confidence in Dental Core Trainees; A National Review of The Trainee Experience

Aim In the U.K, Dental Core Training (DCT) is an elective postgraduate training programme. There are over 700 DCT jobs with the majority in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). Our focus was to measure the confidence and skills of 103 DCTs, as they mature during a year in OMFS. Method OMFS DCTs answered questionnaires in month 1, 3 and 6 of their training post, regarding confidence and proficiency in assessment of dental infections, facial fractures, swellings, pathology, airway risk, imaging and performing suturing. Results In month 1, 55% of DCTs were ‘somewhat confident’ in performing intra-oral suturing and assessing dento-facial infection out of the skills assessed. Only 22% of DCTs were ‘extremely confident’ in any competencies. Specifically, DCTs felt ‘not at all confident’ with interpretation of scans (78%) and assessment of facial fractures (35%). Between month 1 and month 6 there has been an increase in confidence across all competencies. Notably, a 42% confidence increase in extra-oral suturing and 61% increase in assessing mandibular fractures. Conclusions We demonstrate that an OMFS training year improves confidence in clinical skills and that an adequate time in a post is required to attain that. Our results highlight areas where DCTs lack confidence early in their posts. These could be targeted at dental school, during the hospital induction process or through guided support and training in the initial phase of their jobs. This study adds clarity to both dentists and doctors contemplating a training year in OMFS and gives insight into how to support and train them.

1668 Buying Your Way into A Run-Through Surgical Training Post: The Way Forward?

Introduction Competition for core surgical training (CST) applications has increased significantly over the last few years. This has been largely attributable to the introduction of limited run-through surgical posts which avoids the bottleneck at ST3 applications. We sought to assess how financial factors may affect current or potential future surgical trainees in their pursuit for run-through posts. Method A 10-point questionnaire was designed to assess various financial considerations for surgical trainees applying to the 2021 CST cycle who had the sole goal of securing a run-through post. Results were analysed using Chi-squared test. Results Of the 40 respondents, 95% were foundation doctors and 5% were core trainees. There was a significant association between willingness to achieve full marks in the CST interview and attending an interview course and obtaining 1-1 coaching sessions (p &lt; 0.05). Familial income was not found to be a significant barrier to spending money on interview courses and coaching sessions (p &lt; 0.05). Conclusions Applicants are willing to pay a significant premium to secure a run-through surgical post. Further research is required to fully understand the reasons behind this phenomenon and the impact on those from widening participation backgrounds.