Technology in Concerts: Attendee Satisfaction of Holographic Performances–A Case Study of London’s ABBA Voyage

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In Australia, male sports attendees outnumber female sports attendees by 25%, yet little research has been conducted into the attendance motives of women. This study undertakes an analysis of 460 respondents using descriptive and multivariate statistics to distinguish the attendance motivations of women and compare them directly to those of male attendees. The findings suggest that female attendance can be influenced through management and promotional strategies.

This study ivas constructed to measure the variations and intensities of attendance motivations of registered nurses in continuing education programs with a nursing focus. Data analysis revealed that there were multiple attendance motivation factors and that most participants ranked more than one factor as being of highest importance to them. In descending order of importance the factors were: increased job competence, document growth, peer learning, learning, employer requirements, community improvement, community service/interaction, employee benefits, sociability, and peer pressure. There was significant interaction between the factors and demographic variables.

PurposeThis study concerns the attendance motivations for cultural services based on the audience’s level of knowledge. The purpose of this paper is to define the role played by general knowledge (e.g. cultural education) and specific knowledge (e.g. communication around a cultural product) in the attendance motivation trajectory of a cultural service.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses in-depth interviews with 20 visitors to two public theatres, one in Belgium and one in France.FindingsThe results identify a tripartite motivation in the decision to attend a performance, corresponding to four visitor segments defined according to their level of general and specific knowledge.Originality/valueThe recommendations arising from the study are that potential audience members be targeted according to their particular profile and that their cultural tastes be developed by raising their level of general knowledge, an element that goes beyond the suggested motivation trajectory.

AimsTo offer regular continuous professional development opportunities covering both clinical and non-clinical skills to trainees and trainers and enhance their experience and skills to increase their wellbeing and resilience.BackgroundThere are approximately 50,000 doctors undertaking postgraduate training in England. Of these, 10% (5000) are taking approved time out of training at any time. A 2017 HEE survey revealed that doctors returning to work reported numerous concerns. Based on these and with the backdrop of the Bawa-Gaba case HEE's Supported return to Training programme (SuppoRTT) was developed.We at Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust devised a unique “Mindful SuppoRTT” initiative and were successful in securing funding from HEE. Part of which was the organisation of a conference aimed at various groups of doctors including those who have previously had time out of training, are currently out of training and those considering time out.The Sheffield Mindful SuppoRTT Programme not only aimed to provide a structured and systematic process for planning and returning from absence, but also focussed on enhancing performance through promoting the wellbeing of participants and supporting them with important clinical and non-clinical skills.Method2-day twice yearly conferences, which covered training on speciality specific as well as non-technical skills were organised. The clinical workshops covered interactive sessions of common and emergency clinical scenarios. A wide range of non-technical skills such as an introduction to mindfulness, tai chi, resilience, team-working and leadership, “Thinking Environment” and meditation were introduced and developed using bespoke training. Feedback was collected at the end of each conference day. The attendees were asked to use a 5-point Likert scale (5 being the highest) to rate their satisfaction with the day and to highlight which sessions they found most and least useful.ResultThe attendee satisfaction rate was high. The first conference had ratings of 56% of attendees scoring 5 (excellent) and the remainder scoring 4 (very good). The second conference achieved even higher satisfaction ratings with 94% of attendees scoring 5 and the remainder scoring 4.ConclusionThe conference had high attendee satisfaction. The hope is to expand on its success and open it up to delegates from all specialities within HEE South Yorkshire and the Humber. Evaluation of the long-term impact of this programme is also warranted.

Effective consumer centred healthcare incorporates consumer and clinician perspectives into decision making, in addition to traditional quantitative measures. This information is usually captured in qualitative data that requires manual analysis. Healthcare systems often lack resources to systematically incorporate qualitative feedback into decision making. Semi-automated content analysis tools, such as Leximancer, provide an efficient and objective alternative to time consuming manual content analysis (MCA). Literature on the validity of Leximancer in healthcare is sparse. This study seeks to validate Leximancer against MCA on a broad emotive conversational dataset gathered in a healthcare setting. At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large Australian hospital and health service conducted interactive webcasts with staff to provide updates and answer questions. A manual thematic analysis and a Leximancer content analysis were conducted independently on 20 webcast transcripts. The findings were compared, along with the time required to the complete each analysis. The Leximancer analysis identified nine concepts, while the manual analysis identified 12 concepts. The Leximancer concepts mapped to five of the concepts identified in the manual analysis, which accounted for 74% of mentions tagged in the text through the manual analysis. Leximancer missed concepts which required an emotional or contextual interpretation. The Leximancer analysis took 21 hours (excluding time to learn the program), compared to 73 hours for the manual analysis. Semi-automated content analysis provides an efficient alternative to manual qualitative data analysis, shifting it from a small-scale research activity to a more routine operational activity, albeit with some limitations. This is critical to be able to utilise at scale the rich narratives from consumers and clinicians in healthcare decision making.

Traditional teaching environment is becoming obsolete and boring to the present-day students. The reason for this feeling stems from the fact that more engaging and entertaining contents are available and only a click away. The classes also are getting more populated, with many students in developing countries desiring to have certificates and not intending to pursue a career in the field. The researcher proposes a hybrid teaching system, with technology employed in the demonstration and interaction of complex courses. This paper is a part of the preparatory for a technology teaching project. Qualitative analysis is employed to determine the impact of students’ gender and field of study on their acceptance of complex technology in teaching. To test for these, a questionnaire is administered and the responses coded and analyzed. The results show that gender has impact on the students’ acceptance of technology and field of study has relationship with the students’ acceptance of technology in learning. This work contributes to the body of knowledge by providing insight in the planning of education as well as in policy making. Details of the result are presented in the result and discussion section. Keywords: Education, Planning, Technology in Education, Education Policy Journal Reference Format: Olebara, C.C. (2020):: Planning for the Use of Technology in the Education Sector”. Behavioural Informatics, Digital Humanities & Development Journal Vol 6. No. 2. Pp 143-147. SMART Research Group, International Centre for IT & Development (ICITD), Southern University Baton Rouge, LA, USA. © Creative Research Publishers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/BHI/V6N2P16

Background: Labia minora hypertrophy can lead to aesthetic dissatisfaction and functional discomfort among women, affecting their quality of life and sexual self-esteem. Traditional surgical labiaplasty techniques are effective but are associated with higher complication rates and longer recovery times. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and patient satisfaction of laser labiaplasty as a minimally invasive alternative for labia minora reduction. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 60 female patients who underwent laser labiaplasty. Preoperative assessments included medical history, gynecological examination, and patient-reported concerns. The procedure utilized a CO₂ laser for tissue excision without the need for sutures. Postoperative outcomes were evaluated through follow-up visits and telephone interviews, focusing on complications, recovery time, and patient satisfaction measured by the Subjective Global Aesthetic Improvement Scale (sGAIS). Results: The primary motivations for surgery were aesthetic concerns (85%) and functional discomfort (55%). The mean age was 34.7 years. Minor complications included transient postoperative bleeding (10%) and mild discomfort (25%), with no major complications reported. High satisfaction rates were observed, with 92% of patients reporting significant improvement (sGAIS scores of 4 or 5). Conclusions: Laser labiaplasty is an effective, minimally invasive procedure with high patient satisfaction and low complication rates. It offers a viable alternative to traditional surgical methods for women seeking labia minora reduction due to aesthetic or functional concerns.

Background Blepharoplasty is among the most demanded plastic surgery procedures worldwide. The popularity of the eyelid surgical rejuvenation is closely related to the remarkable improvement in facial aesthetics that these procedures bring to the patients with relatively short recovery period. However, these surgical interventions are among the most challenging since form, function and aesthetics have to be equally considered, preserved and improved. This is particularly true when dealing with age-related changes of the lower eyelids. Objectives To demonstrate the author’s personal approach for obtaining safe and reliable results in aesthetic lower eyelid surgical rejuvenation combining transconjunctival approach for fat bags resection and pinch technique for excess skin excision. Materials and Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted encompassing patients who underwent aesthetic lower blepharoplasty performed by the author between January 2020 and January 2024 by using the above mentioned combined surgical technique (transconjunctival approach + pinch skin resection). A minimum follow-up of 9 months was set. Exclusion criteria included previous surgeries and non-surgical procedures on the lower eyelids and underlying eyelid pathologies and comorbidities that aff ect the eyelids. Results A total of 72 consecutive patients (mean age = 53.78 years; range: 34-70 years) underwent bilateral lower eyelid blepharoplasty for creation of youthful look and improving the quality of life. Out of them, 56 were female (n = 56; 77.78%) and 16 were male (n = 16; 22.22%). In fi ve of the cases simultaneous upper blepharoplasty was performed too. One of the cases presented a rare and distressing intraoperative side eff ect of the local anaesthetics – transient anisocoria. Analysis of the outcomes demonstrated signifi cant aesthetic improvement and high satisfaction rate among the patients presenting from mild to severe age-related deformities of the lower eyelids with no major complications in the series. Conclusions The described combined surgical approach for lower eyelid surgical rejuvenation has shown to be safe and eff ective technique with high patient satisfaction rate. Since patient’s safety and diminishing surgical risks is fi rst priority in plastic surgery, this approach is recommended when fast and uneventful recovery with optimal outcome is aimed.

Background: Treating bipolar chondral lesions in the patellofemoral (PF) compartment is a challenging problem. There are few reports available on the treatment of bipolar chondral lesions in the PF compartment. Purpose: To evaluate the clinical outcomes and graft survivorship after autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) for the treatment of bipolar chondral lesions in the PF compartment. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: The authors evaluated 58 patients who had ACI by a single surgeon for the treatment of symptomatic bipolar chondral lesions in the PF compartment between November 1995 and June 2014. All 58 patients (60 knees; mean age, 36.6 years) were included with a minimum 2-year follow-up. The mean ± SD sizes of the patellar and trochlear lesions were 5.6 ± 2.7 cm2 and 4.2 ± 2.8 cm2, respectively. Forty-two patients had osteotomy, as they had PF lateral maltracking, patellar instability, or tibiofemoral malalignment. Patients were evaluated with the modified Cincinnati Knee Rating Scale, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, visual analog scale, the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey, and a patient satisfaction survey. Radiographs were evaluated with the Iwano classification. Results: Overall, the survival rates were 83% and 79% at 5 and 10 years, respectively. Of the 49 (82%) knees with retained grafts, all functional scores significantly improved postoperatively with a very high satisfaction rate (88%) at a mean 8.8 ± 4.2 years after ACI (range, 2-16 years). At the most recent follow-up, 28 of 49 successful knees were radiographically assessed (mean, 4.9 years; range, 2-17 years), with no increase of the Iwano classification in 26 knees. Outcomes for 11 patients were considered failures at a mean 2.9 years. Forty-two knees (70%) required a mean 1.0 subsequent surgical procedure. The primary reasons for chondroplasty were hypertrophy of the ACI graft (17; periosteum in 14, collagen membrane in 3), delamination of the ACI graft (5; periosteum in 4, collagen membrane in 1), and new chondral lesions (3). The best survival rates were observed among patients who underwent ACI with concomitant tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) as the first procedure without previous failed TTO and/or marrow stimulation technique (91% at 5 and 10 years), while the worst survival rates were observed among patients who had previous marrow stimulation (43% at 5 and 10 years). Conclusion: Results demonstrated that ACI with concomitant osteotomy, when it is necessary for the treatment of bipolar/kissing lesions in the PF compartments, gives significant improvement in pain and function, with good survival rates at 5 and 10 years (83% and 79%, respectively). The high patient satisfaction rate is encouraging, and a high survival rate can be expected when ACI with a concomitant TTO is performed at the initial surgery for this difficult condition.

BackgroundElectronic health record (EHR)-linked clinical decision support (CDS) may impact primary care clinicians’ (PCCs’) clinical care opinions. As part of a clinic cluster-randomized control trial (RCT) testing a cancer prevention and screening CDS system with patient and PCC printouts (with or without shared decision-making tools [SDMT]) for patients due for breast, cervical, colorectal, and lung cancer screening and/or human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination compared to usual care (UC), we surveyed PCCs at study clinics pre- and post-CDS implementation. Our primary aim was to learn if PCCs' opinions changed over time within study arms. Secondary aims including examining whether PCCs' opinions in study arms differed both pre- and post-implementation, and gauging PCCs’ opinions on the CDS in the two intervention arms.MethodsThis study was conducted within a healthcare system serving an upper Midwestern population. We administered pre-implementation (11/2/2017–1/24/2018) and post-implementation (2/2/2020–4/9/2020) cross-sectional electronic surveys to PCCs practicing within a RCT arm: UC; CDS; or CDS + SDMT. Bivariate analyses compared responses between study arms at both time periods and longitudinally within study arms.ResultsPre-implementation (53%, n = 166) and post-implementation (57%, n = 172) response rates were similar. No significant differences in PCC responses were seen between study arms on cancer prevention and screening questions pre-implementation, with few significant differences found between study arms post-implementation. However, significantly fewer intervention arm clinic PCCs reported being very comfortable with discussing breast cancer screening options with patients compared to UC post-implementation, as well as compared to the same intervention arms pre-implementation. Other significant differences were noted within arms longitudinally. For intervention arms, these differences related to CDS areas like EHR alerts, risk calculators, and ordering screening. Most intervention arm PCCs noted the CDS provided overdue screening alerts to which they were unaware. Few PCCs reported using the CDS, but most would recommend it to colleagues, expressed high CDS satisfaction rates, and thought patients liked the CDS’s information and utility.ConclusionsWhile appreciated by PCCs with high satisfaction rates, the CDS may lower PCCs’ confidence regarding discussing patients’ breast cancer screening options and may be used irregularly. Future research will evaluate the impact of the CDS on cancer prevention and screening rates.Trial registrationclinicaltrials.gov, NCT02986230, December 6, 2016.

BackgroundTransitioning from undergraduate to graduate medical education is characterized by challenges related to clinical competence, professional identity formation, and the adoption of system-based practice. This transition serves as an accountability measure for medical schools, particularly for international medical graduates (IMGs). Unfortunately, there remains a gap in medical education that may compromise the fitness to practice of graduating doctors. To address this gap, this work aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate a simulation-based Transition to Residency (TTR) capstone course within a Doctor of Medicine (MD) course that aligns with the Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and specifically targets the educational shortcomings experienced by new medical graduates.MethodsOur course adopted the modified Kern 7-step approach and incorporated simulation-based, Kolb’s experiential learning, and e-learning constructs. The core themes included patient safety, basic and advanced procedural skills, “night on call,” acute case management training, and life support training. The main themes were mapped to high-yield competencies that corresponded with the core EPAs. A structured study plan, clear learning objectives, assessment tools, and full integration of educational and simulation technologies were developed. The pre- and post-data regarding students’ self-assessment of competence, their performance assessment (Kirkpatrick’s level 2), and their satisfaction with the learning outcomes (Kirkpatrick’s level 1) were analyzed.ResultsThe success of this course was evident in the high student satisfaction rates and the overall increase in their self-assessment of skill acquisition across domains in all 3 years, with persistently highest improvements in the psychomotor domain (p < 0.001 and Cohen’s d = 1.02, 2.29, and 1.44) compared to cognitive and communication domains. From a course organization standpoint, centralizing communication, appointing independent assessors, managing workload, and digitizing all procedures mitigated several challenges faced.DiscussionOur study highlights systematic implementation strategies, potential challenges, sustainability concerns, and future recommendations of a flagship capstone course, including the development of residency-specific training options. The high satisfaction rates and documented enhancement in all competency domains of the capstone course affirm its role in bridging gaps in medical education.

BackgroundThe purpose of this study was to identify risk factors of pain while lying on the operative shoulder following primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA).MethodsPatients who underwent primary rTSA with available (1-year) follow-up data were retrospectively identified. Demographics, diagnosis, comorbidities, implant configuration, surgical information, and pain scores (including preoperative, postoperative and improvement in pain) were assessed while lying on the operated shoulder. To categorize preoperative pain while lying on the operative shoulder, cohorts were defined based on above or below the average pain level. Postoperative pain and improvement in pain were defined based on the following thresholds: patient acceptable symptomatic state (PASS), minimal clinically important difference (MCID), and substantial clinical benefit (SCB). The PASS was defined as the 75th percentile of pain scores in patients with high satisfaction ratings after rTSA, while MCID and SCB were calculated as the difference in average pain improvement in patients with high versus low satisfaction rates postoperatively. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted.ResultsA total of 4,235 patients who underwent rTSA were included. Previous shoulder surgery, tobacco use, and preoperative pain lying on the operative shoulder failed to achieve threshold values. Subscapularis repair was associated with an improved ability to achieve the thresholds.ConclusionsTobacco use, higher preoperative pain levels, and previous shoulder surgery were negatively associated with satisfactory improvement in pain while lying on the postoperative shoulder. In contrast, subscapularis repair was associated with clinically significant improvements. Given that postoperative pain when lying on the operative side is a frequent preoperative question, understanding these influencing factors is useful when counseling patients on postoperative expectations.Level of evidenceIII.

BackgroundPatient engagement (PE), patients’ meaningful involvement in research through partnerships and sensitivity to their expertise, is receiving attention. However, PE initiatives are poorly reported and little is known about patients’ perspective on PE.ObjectiveTo document and evaluate the first phase (22 months) of a PE Project for the I‐Score Study which is developing a patient‐reported measure of HIV treatment adherence barriers, we describe the nature of PE conducted, determine the level of PE achieved and present its impacts from the engaged patients’ perspective.Setting and participantsA Montreal‐based committee of ten people with HIV was recruited from community and clinical settings and participated in: I‐Score study decision making, knowledge dissemination, research on the experience of people with HIV and the PE project's evaluation.MethodsThe evaluation followed a convergent parallel mixed‐methods design. Data collection included participant observation, a satisfaction survey and meeting minutes/transcriptions. Analysis entailed reporting PE activities, generating descriptive statistics and thematically analysing qualitative material.Results PE consisted of twelve meetings, including two focus groups (needs assessment), in addition to four knowledge dissemination activities. PE levels showed an increase: the first four regular meetings entailed information/consultation, while subsequent meetings reached implication/collaboration. Regarding impacts, patients indicated high and stable satisfaction rates (M = 4.4/5; SD = 0.76). Furthermore, thematic analysis identified “positive interactions,” “co‐learning,” “self‐determination,” and “the collective management of confidentiality” as important PE impacts for engaged patients.ConclusionThis PE Project evaluation highlighted growing engagement levels, high satisfaction rates and the importance of a patient‐centric approach to PE.

With the growing use of technology in medical education, a framework is needed to evaluate learners' and educators' acceptance of these technologies. In this context, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) offers a valuable theoretical framework, providing insights into the determinants influencing users' acceptance and adoption of technology. This review aims to systematically synthesize the body of research in medical education that uses the TAM. An electronic literature search was conducted using the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approach in February 2024 on the Embase, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Web of Science databases, yielding 680 articles. Upon elimination of duplicates and applying the exclusion criteria, a total of 39 articles were retained. To evaluate the quality of the study, the Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument score was calculated for each analysis with a qualitative component. Studies using TAM in medical education began in 2010, with the model's application relatively rare up to 2016. Most of the studies were quantitative, operationalizing the TAM as a survey instrument, but it was also used as a research framework in qualitative data analysis. Structural equation modeling, descriptive analysis, and correlation analysis were the most common data analysis approaches in the studies. E-learning and mobile learning were the predominant learning interventions explored, but there were indications that novel learning technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D printing were being investigated. The study's findings reveal an expanding scholarly engagement with using TAM in medical education. Although the TAM has been mostly used as a survey instrument, it can also be adapted as a qualitative research framework to analyze data. This systematic review provides a foundation for future research to understand the factors influencing users' acceptance of technology, especially in medical education.