Development Of Training Programs Research Articles

Core competencies in critical care for general medical practitioners in South Africa: A Delphi study.

Despite a high burden of disease that requires critical care services, there are a limited number of intensivists in South Africa (SA). Medical practitioners at district and regional public sector hospitals frequently manage critically ill patients in the absence of intensivists, despite these medical practitioners having had minimal exposure to critical care during their undergraduate training. To identify core competencies in critical care for medical practitioners who provide critical care services at public sector hospitals in SA where intensivists are not available to direct patient management. A preliminary list of core competencies in critical care was compiled. Thereafter, 13 national and international experts were requested to achieve consensus on a final list of core competencies that are required for critical care by medical practitioners, using a modified Delphi process. A final list of 153 core competencies in critical care was identified. The core competencies identified by this study could assist in developing training programmes for medical practitioners to improve the quality of critical care services provided at district and regional hospitals in SA. The study provides consensus on a list of core competencies in critical care that non-intensivist medical practitioners managing critically ill patients in healthcare settings in South Africa, especially where intensivists are not readily available, should have. The list can form the core content of training programmes aimed at improving critical care competence of general medical practitioners, and in this way hopefully improve the overall outcomes of critically ill patients in South Africa.

Splendid Kaudi art - A sustainable enterprise for empowerment of rural women

The Kaudi art is one of the oldest folk art practised among women folk of Northern Karnataka and is also called as Grandmothers‘ art. It is prepared by old and used cloth swatches which unfolds the creativity of woman folk through their magnificent skill and imagination with thousands of stitches which depict the traditional folklore. In recent years this craft is slowly fading due to reduced commercial value and lack of interest among the present young generation. Therefore, revival of Kaudi art through value addition is a need of the hour for its sustainability. Hence, the present study is taken up with the objective for revival and restructure of traditional Kaudi for empowering the rural women and it comprised of historical documentation, restructuring of traditional Kaudi designs with design elements, organization of principles and skill development training programmes for rural women. Variegated home textiles were designed with Kaudi stitches and subjected to consumer acceptability. It was seen that among the home textiles developed, the yoga mat was found to be a trendy item as expressed by the consumers due to its usefulness and comfort properties. It was noticed that the perception towards traditional Kaudi art improved remarkably and consumers were convinced on various aspects viz., product diversification through restructuring, design element, principles of design for production of variegated Kaudi articles and its promotional techniques. Value addition to traditional Kaudi through variegated home textiles was found to be the best means for promotion of Kaudi technique, its sustainability and rural entrepreneur can help to establish start ups and microenterprise with minimum investment.

Individual entrepreneurial behavior and financial literacy

AbstractThe technological revolution we have been witnessing over the last 30 years is bringing about important changes in business management, specifically in the conception, development, and management of its financial aspects. How to face these challenges is a particularly critical question for individual entrepreneurs who have to assume a much greater responsibility for decisions than in other corporate environments. In this sense, it is very important to understand the financial capabilities and skills and their limitations of this type of entrepreneurship, which is so important for the renewal and extension of the business community in any developed economy. Based on an extensive official survey of this type of entrepreneurship, this research proposes a logistic regression modeling, in order to find out the level of financial knowledge of this business group. One of the findings of this research is that individual entrepreneurs have a higher level of financial knowledge than salaried workers, with a higher qualification in this respect in the case of individual entrepreneurs with employees. This study analyses the link between individual entrepreneurs or self-employed workers – with or without employees – and financial literacy. In addition, we investigated the relationship between this group with their socio-demographic characteristics, financial product holdings, financial planning, and financial fragility. Different binary logistic regression models with maximum likelihood were estimated using a sample of individual entrepreneurs and self-employed workers from the Survey of Financial Competences database conducted in Spain to achieve this. The results of the study show that individuals who choose to be individual entrepreneurs or self-employed, and in particular those with hired workers, had a higher level of financial literacy than salaried workers. Moreover, it was confirmed that financial literacy complements the explanatory power of the other variables analyzed with respect to sole proprietors without employees, although not to a significant degree. The limitations of this work are due to the use of data from the Financial Skills Survey, so some dichotomous variables offer very generic information. In addition, the database is cross-sectional and we cannot analyze variations between different periods. No research before had applied the relationships between the behavior of individual entrepreneurs, with and without employees, and financial competencies using logistic functions and on the basis of a rigorous and comprehensive formal questionnaire. The conclusions provide a valuable perspective for developing training programs for this type of human capital aimed at raising the financial skills of individual entrepreneurs to improve personal and business management.

When abusive supervision affects creative idea sharing: Understanding the role of employee cheating and organizational justice

Getting employees to share their creative ideas has long been recognized as a vital source of organizational effectiveness. This research uses the conservation of resources theory to investigate how employee's creative idea sharing is affected by abusive supervision. Data for this research was collected from 209 employees and their immediate supervisors of generic nurses and medical dispensers of Southern Punjab public sector hospitals working under the Ministry of national health services regulation and Coordination. Data were then analyzed with the AMOS software package for simple regression and moderated mediation. This study found that with the increase in abusive supervision, employees develop cheating behavior, diminishing probability of sharing their creative ideas with coworkers. Along these lines, organizational justice moderates this relationship and attenuates the negative indirect effect of abusive supervision on creative idea sharing. The researchers recommended that organizations should develop training programs or coaching sessions for leaders to make them equip with essential interpersonal skills that can eradicate abusive supervision. Research implications, limitations, and future research directions are also discussed.

The Impact of Professionalism Theory Constructs on the Applicability of Forensic Accounting Services: Evidence from Jordan

This study aims to provide an understanding of the impact of professionalism theory constructs on the applicability of forensic accounting services, as well as reviewing the obstacles to implementing the profession of forensic accounting through a literature review. The accounting side of the study explores the profession of forensic accounting and the sociological side of the study will focus on professionalism theory, more specifically Pavalko’s 1988 model. A quantitative method was used in this study; 154 questionnaires from Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) were validated and used in the data analysis. Data analysis was conducted using SmartPLS, which was used for testing the study’s hypotheses. The results demonstrated that the professionalism theory constructs have a significant impact on the applicability of forensic accounting services. There was an indication that six out of eight constructs had a positive impact, which are, code of ethics, commitment, intellectual technique, motivation, training, and relevance to social values, leaving only autonomy and sense of community with no impact shown. This study recommends that forensic accountants and practitioners contribute to developing the profession of forensic accounting and to provide services with high quality. The study’s significant constructs can inform the development of training programs for aspiring forensic accountants in Jordan, emphasizing ethics, commitment, technical expertise, motivation, training, and social values. These findings may also apply to other countries.

Using hypnosis in clinical practice for the management of chronic pain: A qualitative study

BackgroundInterventions used in chronic pain management do not routinely use clinical hypnosis (CH), despite evidence to suggest its effectiveness in improving pain outcomes. This study aimed to explore the beliefs and attitudes of clinicians’ towards the implementation of CH in chronic pain management. MethodWe conducted a cross-sectional qualitative analysis following online CH training. Clinicians working in three tertiary pain clinics, were recruited to participate in the online training program and invited to focus groups following completion of the training to explore beliefs and attitudes towards CH and the training program. ResultsWe identified three themes regarding barriers and two themes regarding facilitators to implementation of CH. Barriers: (i) misconceptions about CH, (ii) reduced confidence in implementing CH, and (iii) concerns about integrating CH with current treatment frameworks. Facilitators: (i) change in knowledge and attitude following training and (ii) an openness to exploring the technique and skills. The online training program was evaluated as positive with two themes: (i) training structure and (ii) training credibility. ConclusionSuccessful implementation of CH requires the development of training programs that address existing misconceptions of CH, allow for knowledge and skills acquisition, and adapt to the contextual setting within which the intervention is implemented. Practical implicationsTraining of clinicians in the process and skills required to deliver clinical hypnosis for chronic pain should be supported to facilitate its successful implementation into clinical settings.

A new database of the analysis of the physiological needs in amateur female basketball during official matches

ssThe PHYAFB database is a valuable resource for studying the physiological demands of female amateur basketball players during high-stress official games. It contains heart rate data from ten players aged 18 to 26, collected during ten crucial relegation phase matches, with 348,232 HR samples in CSV and Excel formats for easy access and analysis. The database includes Python source code for initial examination. The primary aim of the PHYAFB database is to provide a useful reference for other teams facing similar situations. Furthermore, the database represents a unique and valuable resource for sports scientists, coaches, and trainers seeking to comprehend the physiological demands of female basketball players during official competitions. Through the analysis of heart rate data, coaches and trainers can identify the intensity and duration of physical activity during games, enabling the development of more effective training programs. Additionally, the database can be used to compare the physiological demands placed on male and female basketball players or to investigate the impact of different game strategies on player performance.

"Paediatricians brace thyself" - Healthcare provider perspectives on childhood and adolescent hypertension: A qualitative study.

Paediatric and adolescent hypertension is becoming a public health concern as it contributes to the development of cardiovascular diseases. However, the problem largely remains undiagnosed. This makes early detection and institution of appropriate preventive measures difficult. The existing diagnostic guidelines and management policies for paediatric hypertension are complex. They have individual specific cut-offs (based on age, gender and height), making their interpretation difficult. The present study aims to gain insights into paediatrician's perspectives on childhood hypertension. Qualitative Studies using Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) were conducted with paediatricians to know about their perspectives on blood pressure assessment in children and adolescents, its barriers, their experience, practices and expectations for main streaming hypertensive screening in national health programmes. The interviews were audio recorded after taking their consent. Grounded theory was used to analyse transcripts. A total of 40 providers within the public and private health sector were invited to participate; 36 consented and completed the interviews. There was a perception of increased prevalence of paediatric hypertension. Several system, provider and patient-level barriers, like unavailability of paediatric-sized cuffs, and complicated guidelines for interpreting blood pressure, prevented screening and accurate diagnosis. Despite the lack of guidelines for screening, paediatricians still recommended lifestyle interventions. They expressed concerns about implementing standard guidelines for screening. They also expressed the need for a clinical assessment tool to assist in accurate diagnosis. They were willing to contribute to the development and implementation of training programme for health providers to overcome barriers to blood pressure measurement in children.

Investigating the factors related to protective behaviors against COVID-19 in healthcare workers: Application of extended parallel process model.

Preventive behaviors against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) are important, and messages that create a sense of danger are necessary to create these behaviors. One of the widely used models for designing risk messages is the Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM). The present study was conducted to investigate the factors related to protective behaviors against COVID-19 in the personnel of the health department based on EPPM. In this cross-sectional study, 699 personnel of the deputy health department of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province were included in the study by census method. Data were collected online using valid questionnaires, including demographic questions and history of contracting COVID-19 and the questionnaire of EPPM constructs. Data were analyzed in SPSS24 software, using descriptive and analytical statistics. The results showed that there were positive correlations between the protective behaviors and the constructs of perceived severity (p < 0.001, r = 0.542), perceived susceptibility (p < 0.001, r = 0.260), self-efficacy (p < 0.001, r = 0.594), response efficiency (p > 0.001, r = 0.522), and risk control (p > 0.001, r = 0.501). There was a negative correlation between protective behaviors and fear control (p < 0.001, r = 0.329). The results of multiple linear regression showed that these six constructs explained 49.8% of protective behaviors against COVID-19, among which the role of the perceived severity construct was stronger than other constructs. Regarding the results, it is suggested that the results of this research be used in the development of training programs to improve protective behaviors in high-traffic offices, and by focusing on fear and risk control.

Managing Alzheimer’s patients in rural areas of developing country

AbstractBackgroundNational‐health‐registry based data demonstrates Psychosocial support &amp; treatment‐availability are major issues for Alzheimer’s ‐sufferers in resource‐poor‐nations. Hence our Non‐Government‐Organisation analysed &amp; made this public health‐policy paper recommendation’s.NGO’s are close to rural/tribal‐communities. Cost of running NGO is economical than medical‐institution. Medical treatment cost is prohibitive and inaccessible for majority patients in Asia. Government‐Health‐Departments need to workout strategy to increase access to care.In resource‐poor‐setting unaffordable cost leads to poor‐therapeutic‐compliance &amp; therefore high mortality. We developed training program to evolve sound /sustainable Alzheimer’s‐care for rural communitiesMethodsNo national‐program for financial help to Alzheimer’s patients exists in india. Treatment programs designed towards rural/tribal population needed. Since four years we offer guidance for drug‐therapy‐funding. This project is unique, as we are training NGO health workers to assist patients community in improving access to care. Depending on support given by donors, we provide financial‐assistance for treatment. We improved access to governmental hospitals. Initially we started with two towns &amp; intend to offer our services to 23 villages by 2025.ResultsWe did face hiccups in mobilising volunteers/resources. Our strategy has minimum maintenance‐cost &amp; high‐acceptability. Forums like AAIC‐2023 conference must support NGO‐activists to form workgroups with AAIC conference‐participants to further develop this concept on larger scale.ConclusionEconomical‐factors/access to therapy changes out‐come of treatment. With little training, few resources our community NGO in rural/tribal India formed well knit volunteers‐group who are giving free part‐time dedicated service. psychosocial‐support improves QOL reducing difficulties faces by resource‐poor‐southern countries. We urge participants to share views/expertise on this burning‐issue at AAIC‐2023‐venue to come out with sustainable policy paper for Asian nations.

Competence framework of information technology for students of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry

Currently, with the positive impact of information technology (IT), the world’s agriculture is gradually shifting from the traditional agricultural model to the digital agricultural model, creating high productivity, increasing the product value and labor productivity. However, the agriculture with applied digital also requires laborers to be capable of applying IT in the agricultural sector. On the basis of theoretical research, output standards from bachelor training programs in the field of agriculture in the world and Vietnam, along with practical investigation results, the article focuses on two main contents: clarify the content of IT application capacity of a student in the field of agriculture and forestry; building a competence framework and assessment criteria for IT application competence for students in the field of agriculture and forestry. The results of the article are documents for Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry as well as training institutions for bachelors and engineers in agriculture and forestry to refer to in the process of developing training programs, assessing outcomes for students, as well as innovating training methods towards developing learners’ capacity.

Evaluation of a new online cognitive remediation therapy (CIRCuiTSTM) training for mental health professionals.

Cognitive remediation (CR) improves cognition and aids recovery in people with psychosis. An active therapist provides increased benefit, but CR training for therapists is not routinely available, so CR has limited scalability. This study describes the development and evaluation of the first online CR therapist training programme. An online CR training, based on expert and novice therapist consultations, was developed, and then pilot tested with novice trainees and changes made to produce the evaluation version. Feasibility, acceptability, and training benefits were assessed in a group of naïve UK NHS mental health professionals. Training engagement with a group of clinicians who accessed the programme for professional development was compared to those who paid fees. Most mental health professionals finished training and passed the knowledge test, indicating that training enhanced clinicians' knowledge. Fee-paying trainees had significantly faster completion times and a higher proportion finished in the recommended time. Those who were successful at passing the knowledge questionnaire had significantly fewer years in practice. The majority were satisfied with the programme, felt they had made considerable progress and that training would allow them to begin practicing CR, and would recommend the training to colleagues. This online CR training programme was feasible, acceptable to participants and showed benefits for clinicians. It improved knowledge even in the most junior of staff who have had less time to develop clinical know-how.

Mentorship for Teacher Induction. The Analysis of the Training Needs of the Beginning Teachers

Mentorship in education plays a crucial role in facilitating the smooth integration of beginning teachers into the Romanian education system. Specifically designed for beginning teachers, this form of mentorship focuses on addressing their training needs through specific goals and implementation strategies. This study aims to identify the training needs of primary school beginning teachers across eight counties in Romania, including the municipality of Bucharest. The goal is to propose improvement measures to maximize the effectiveness of the mentorship program in which beginning teachers participate. The research methodology employed an online survey-based questionnaire administered in June 2023. Throughout the study, the authors shed light on various training needs relating to the teaching competencies of beginning teachers, including self-analysis of teaching activities, teaching methods, and satisfaction levels regarding the mentorship program. The findings highlight the diverse training needs of primary school beginning teachers from Romania and emphasize the importance of a coherent implementation of the mentoring programmes to address these needs effectively. This paper serves as a guiding resource for the development of mentorship and training programmes, as well as education policies aimed at enhancing the integration of beginning teachers into the Romanian education system.

Влияние дуального обучения на психолого-педагогические характеристики готовности к профессиональной деятельности выпускников педагогических колледжей

The modern educational paradigm of the Republic of Kazakhstan is focused on the training of qualified spe-cialists-teachers who are able to actively and creatively integrate into the social and professional environment, and, therefore, be ready to apply theoretical knowledge in practice. The very concept o f readiness is very ex-tensive and includes, among other things, psychological and pedagogical characteristics that are important for a future teacher and characterize the level of his professional competence. Dual training entering the practice of educational institutions allows developing not only professional but also personal qualities that are most im-portant for a teacher. The article discusses the results of the experimental study, the aim of which is to identify qualitative changes in the level of a number of psychological and pedagogical characteristics of readiness of future primary school teachers for teaching activities in the conditions of dual education. The results obtained during the empirical research show an increase in the level of such characteristics as general educational skills and teaching abilities. The results of the study can become the basis for further research in this area, for the development of special training programs in the system of dual training technology. Research methods: sur-veys, testing, analysis of student work, interviews.

An Empirical Study of the Relationship Between Leadership Practice in Training Programs and Skill Development: Motivational Climate as Mediating

The purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between leadership practices in training programs, motivational climate and skill development. A questionnaire was used to collect data from employees at the Administration Centre in Malaysia. The SmartPLS software was employed to evaluate the data quality of the questionnaire and test the study hypotheses. The results of the SmartPLS path model analysis indicate that the impact of leadership practices in training programs on skill development is indirectly influenced by motivational climate. The results of the SmartPLS path model analysis indicate that the impact of leadership practices in training programs on skill development is indirectly influenced by motivational climate. The study findings explain that a leader’s ability to regularly practice leadership practices in training programs in the execution of daily work operations can generate a motivational climate within the organization. Consequently, this motivation can further encourage individuals to enhance effective skill development.The findings of this study can serve as a guide for practitioners to understand the intricacies of the motivational climate concept and to formulate strategic action plans to improve leadership skills in order to achieve and maintain the goals and strategies of the organization in the era of globalization and knowledge-based economy.

Literatur Review: "Teori Manajemen Konflik Dalam Konteks Beragam: Studi Multi-Kasus Tentang Strategi, Gaya Komunikasi, Dan Dampaknya Pada Kinerja Dan Pendidikan”

Conflict management is an essential aspect of organizational life that significantly impacts performance and productivity. This article presents research findings from four journals that discuss conflict management in various contexts. The research findings include strategies for avoiding conflict in unmarried couples facing unplanned pregnancies, communication styles of female village heads in local governance, the influence of conflict management on the performance of community health center employees, and conflict management in educational settings. These research results emphasize the importance of understanding conflict management theories, such as avoidance approaches, communication styles, and the role of communication in conflict resolution. A solid understanding of this literature provides the foundation for the development of training and educational programs in conflict management.

Correlation of Financial Management with MSME Performance: A Systematic Review of Literature

In the midst of global economic turmoil, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs in Indonesia play an important role as the backbone of the local economy. MSMEs face serious challenges that affect the performance of MSMEs. The novelty of this research lies in the approach of a combination of systematic literature review and in-depth empirical research. Involving stakeholders, especially MSME owners and financial management practitioners, provides valuable practical perspectives. This research has important implications for government policy, related institutions, business practitioners, and academia. The findings are expected to be a strategic guide for the development of training programs, more effective financial management models, and policies that support MSME growth. The method used in this study is Systematic Literature Review (SLR) by collecting and analyzing journals related to keywords. Based on the literature study conducted, it was found that the need for more in-depth regarding the relationship between financial management and MSME performance can provide policy guidance for the government and related institutions, as well as practical insights for MSME owners, business practitioners, consultants, and academics in developing financial management models that are more effective and relevant in the context of MSMEs in Indonesia. This research covers important aspects and makes a substantial contribution in the understanding of the relationship between financial management and MSME performance.

Design and Development of an FLE Placement Test for Science Students: Use of the Moodle Platform.

Teaching foreign languages (FL) is essential for science students as it impacts their academic and professional success. Designing FL programs tailored to students' needs requires placement tests to assess their language skills accurately and guide them towards suitable programs. The integration of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), especially through online platforms like Moodle, provides opportunities to create personalized placement tests. This approach is grounded in strong theoretical foundations, such as the action-oriented perspective and the concept of evaluation. It involves the design of the placement test, its characteristics, and the utilization of results in the development of a hybrid FL training program for science students.

Development of Basic Beach Volleyball Technique Training Program for Intermediate Class

Development of Basic Beach Volleyball Technique Training Program for Intermediate Class

ENABLE-LVAD: Development and Implementation of a Novel Training Program for Clinicians Supporting Family Caregivers of Patients With a Left Ventricular Assist Device.

Despite significant family caregiver (FCG) burnout, there are currently no tested interventions to support the FCG role after left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation or formalized training for clinicians to support FCGs. We adapted the existing ENABLE (Educate, Nurture, Advise Before Life Ends) intervention to LVAD clinicians and FCGs and assessed clinical implementation and dissemination. ENABLE-LVAD is an interactive, self-paced clinician training coupled with FCG-facing guidebooks and resources. Implementation and dissemination were evaluated by the RE-AIM (reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance) framework. As of May 2023, 187 clinicians registered for the training, and 41 completed all modules (22.0% completion rate). Of those who completed the training and responded to a 6-month survey, one-third (n = 10, 33.3%) used ENABLE-LVAD with FCGs, and 100% of those planned to continue using it. The primary barrier to completing the training was time. The ENABLE-LVAD clinician training was successfully disseminated and implemented as a useful resource to support LVAD FCGs.