Evaluation Of Training Program Research Articles

Management and Evaluation of Vocational Training Programs at the Ponorogo Regency Vocational Training Center (VTC)

The issue of employment and a decent living is crucial. This is complicated by developing an increasingly global world with increasingly fierce competition. Training is a factor in the development of Human Resources (HR). The success of an activity program depends on the management and evaluation results of the training program. This research aims to analyze the management and evaluation of the Ponorogo Regency Vocational Training Center. This research was a descriptive study with a qualitative approach using observation, interviews, and documentation. The information is obtained first, then used sources and techniques to triangulate it before being presented for discussion. The results of this study stated that training management at the Vocational Training Center (VTC) includes: the training process at the Vocational Training Center (VTC) covers planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation. The evaluation results show that the training met all requirements and needs (antecedents phase), was effectively implemented (transaction phase), and produced good average test results for trainees (outcomes phase). This indicates the VTC's commitment to providing quality training with successful outcomes.

Evaluation of an in-service training program on "Armenian claims" according to Eisner's educational expertise/criticism model

Teachers’ participation in activities that will positively affect their professional development is of critical importance in terms of educational processes and the improvement of teacher quality. In-service education programs have important roles in increasing both the efficiency of educational processes and teacher quality. This study aims to evaluate the topic of “Armenian claims” included in the Information Seminar In-Service Education Program for Department head teachers of History and Social Studies Teachers organized by the Turkish Ministry of National Education, Board of Education and Discipline on November 11-13, 2022. The population of the study consisted of 81 history and 81 social studies department head teachers from the 81 provinces of Türkiye for a total of 162 department head teachers. The sample of the study consisted of 52 history and social studies department head teachers selected with the criterion sampling method. Eisner’s educational expertise and criticism model was used in the analysis and the study was designed as qualitative research. A semi-structured interview form about Armenian claims was administered to selected history and social sciences department head teachers after they participated in the in-service education program. The data obtained were subjected to content analysis using the MAXQDA 2022 package program and were then evaluated thematically. After the in-service education program, the history and social studies department head teachers stated that their level of knowledge about the Armenian claims increased, they had learned new and surprising information, and they would make changes to their lectures. The participants expressed positive opinions about the efficiency of the in-service program. In-service education activities provide history and social studies teachers with opportunities to further their professional development. This research shows the positive changes in both knowledge levels and course teaching on Armenian claims among the participants after an in-service education program.

Regional Health Coordination: An evaluation of the first pilot training program in Lower Austria

Abstract Background Starting from 2018, the University of Krems and ‘Tut gut!’ Gesundheitsvorsorge GmbH have jointly implemented the two-year academic program ‘Regional Health Coordination’, which trains students to become a Regional Health Coordinator (RHC). It is funded by the Lower Austrian Health and Social Fund. We evaluated the pilot-program and the work of the RHC in the first two years after graduation. The objectives of the evaluation were to provide 1) a basis for further development of the academic program and 2) an assessment of the achievement of the program objectives. Methods The evaluation ran from 2018 to 2022 and followed a mixed-methods approach. Qualitative interviews and focus groups with stakeholders, document analyses of annual RHC activity reports and repeated written community surveys in 13 municipalities were conducted. Results The evaluation showed that RHCs already bundled health promotion (HP) activities and worked on their HP network within the municipalities during the practical training period. HP was given a higher priority in some municipal administrations. The pilot program was consistently rated positively, and the curriculum was optimized. In the first two years after graduation, the RHCs developed and implemented HP measures and endeavoured to engage citizens. However, genuine involvement was rare. The results showed that future HP interventions should especially target older people, less educated and male citizens. RHCs were seldomly involved in health policy decisions, although they often worked with mayors. Personal characteristics, an existing network in the community and support from the local government were success factors for the work of the RHCs. Conclusions RHCs play an important role in the coordination of community HP but should be stronger included in local policy decision-making. Citizens should be more involved in planning and implementing HP measures. Key messages • An academic training program for regional health coordination helped to improve community health promotion. • An existing network and the involvement in the local government facilitated the work of graduated regional health coordinators.

Team Building and Sustainability of Lubricant Firms in Anambra State

In the dynamic landscape of the global economy, traditional hierarchical organizational structures are facing challenges in maintaining competitiveness, adaptability, and sustainability. This study delves into the crucial role of team building in nurturing sustainability, productivity, and cohesive relationships among employees, particularly within fiercely competitive industries like the lubricant sector in Anambra State, Nigeria. The research explored the historical roots of team building, tracing its origins to the industrial revolution, and highlights its contemporary relevance in the context of modern organizations. Despite the acknowledged importance of team building, this study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of its specific impacts on employee relations, creativity, and performance within the Anambra lubricant sector. By examining empirical data and case studies, the paper aimed to shed light on how effective team building strategies can be implemented to achieve sustainable productivity in such highly competitive industries. The objectives include investigating the effects of team trust and team training on the environmental sustainability of lubricant firms in Anambra State. The study's findings revealed that team trust and team training significantly enhance the environmental sustainability of lubricant companies. These results emphasize the critical role of team building practices in improving sustainability and performance within the sector. The recommendations put forth include promoting impactful interactions among team members to foster trust, support, and understanding, as well as continuous evaluation of coaching-based training and development programs to enhance employee learning outcomes. This research contributes valuable insights to organizations seeking to optimize resources and achieve sustainable growth in competitive industries Keywords: Team building, Sustainability, Lubricant firms, Organizational performance, Employee relations, Productivity, Team trust, Team training

Fundamentals of designing high-quality surveys: revisiting neonatal perinatal medicine survey applications.

Surveys in neonatal perinatal medicine are practical instruments for gathering information about medical practices, and outcomes related to the care of newborns and infants. This includes research for identifying needs, assessing requirements, analyzing the effects of change, creating policies, and developing curriculum initiatives. Surveys also provide useful data for enhancing the provision of healthcare services, assessing medical specialties, and evaluating training programs. However, creating a high-quality survey can be difficult for many practitioners, particularly when deciding how to formulate the right questions, whether to utilize various types of questions and how best to arrange or format the survey tool for effective responses. Problems with design principles have been evident in many surveys submitted for dissemination to the members of the Section of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine (SoNPM). To prevent potential measurement errors and increase the quality of surveys, it is crucial to follow a systematic approach in developing surveys by adhering to the principles of effective survey design. This review article provides a brief summary of survey use within the SoNPM, and offers guidance for creating high-quality surveys, including identifying important factors to consider in survey development and characteristics of well-written and effective questions. We briefly note techniques that optimize survey design for distribution through digital media.

Examining Oral Communication Skills in Communication Training Programs for STEM Professionals: A Systematic Quantitative Literature Review

This study conducted a systematic quantitative literature review to examine the characteristics of communication training programs for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professionals and their overall impacts related to improving participants’ oral communication skills. Sixteen studies were identified and included in the analysis. Results demonstrate an overall positive effect of communication training programs on the oral communication skills of STEM professionals and highlight the need for integrating theoretical frameworks, using multiple methodological approaches, and incorporating validated measures into the evaluation of training programs. These findings provide meaningful insights for future research and practice in the training and development subfield of STEM communication.

Educating the next generation of cancer researchers: Evaluation of a cancer research partnership training program.

African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, Hispanic (or Latinx), Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander groups are underrepresented in the biomedical workforce, which is one of the barriers to addressing cancer disparities among minority populations. The creation of a more inclusive biomedical workforce dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer health disparities requires structured, mentored research and cancer-related research exposure during the earlier stages of training. The Summer Cancer Research Institute (SCRI) is a multicomponent 8-week intensive summer program funded under the Partnership between a Minority Serving Institute and a National Institutes of Health-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. In this survey study, we found that students who participated in the SCRI Program reported greater knowledge and interest in pursuing careers in cancer-related fields than their counterparts who did not participate in SCRI. Successes, challenges, and solutions in providing training in cancer and cancer health disparities research to improve diversity in the biomedical fields were also discussed.

Demographic, experience, and organisational factors effect on local enforcement officers’ ethical integrity

Purpose This study departed from the aim to progress Malaysia as a high-income nation in 2025 via decent work and economic growth (Sustainable Development Goal 8). Thus, this study aims to examine the effects of demographic, experience and organisational factors on the ethical integrity of local enforcement officers from self-proclaim and colleague perception perspectives. Design/methodology/approach The data of this study was collected from Pusat Latihan Penguatkuasa Selangor (PULAPES), a training centre for local enforcement officers in Selangor. Based on a survey in 2019, this study used primary data based on a scenario-based questionnaire survey with a total sample of 535 respondents. Findings From a self-proclaim perspective, the results show that secondment and training factors have a positive relationship with the ethical integrity of local enforcement officers. From a colleague perception perspective, the results indicate that the secondment factor has a positive relationship with ethical integrity. In contrast, the officer rank factor has a negative relationship with the ethical integrity of local enforcement officers. Practical implications This research seeks to develop new theories or refine existing ones to explain how diverse circumstances affect law enforcement ethics. Learning people’s habits through observation and consequences like rewards or punishments impact behaviour recurrence are suggested. Law enforcement ethics can be examined by examining how peers, supervisors and organisational culture shape officers’ ethics. Social implications The finding of this study could serve to evaluate training programmes or rewards and punishments for ethical behaviour including how accountability and community involvement aid to promote law enforcement ethics. Originality/value The survey results of this study are based on local enforcement officers’ ethics that serve to aid in illuminating the elements which affect ethical behaviour among law enforcement personnel and identify the tactics for fostering ethical behaviour.

Systematic review of Indigenous cultural safety training interventions for healthcare professionals in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States

ObjectiveTo synthesise and appraise the design and impact of peer-reviewed evaluations of Indigenous cultural safety training programmes and workshops for healthcare workers in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and/or the United...

ECOSHOT study: Prospective evaluation of a shoulder ultrasound training programme for general practitioners

Background and objectiveThe effectiveness of shoulder ultrasound training programmes in primary care is unknown. This study aims to measure the diagnostic agreement between radiologists and general practitioners in shoulder ultrasound examination after a specific training programme. Materials and methodsWe designed a prospective study with patients who required a shoulder ultrasound examination. Ultrasound examination was performed by general practitioners after receiving specific training, consisting of 50 h of theoretical musculoskeletal ultrasound training online and 8 h of hands-on shoulder ultrasound practice. The findings were compared to those of radiologists using Cohen’s Kappa coefficient. Sociodemographic and quantitative variables were also measured. ResultsWe included 153 patients. Finally, 121 radiologists’ reports were used for analyses. The average age was 61.8 years and 62.1% were women. Main occupations were domestic work/cleaning and administrative jobs. Average Visual Analogue Scale score was 5.25. Patients with previous treatment comprised 88.9% (mostly oral painkillers, rest, and physical measures). Complementary testing was performed in 28.8%, radiography was the most frequent. The most frequent motive for referral for ultrasound examination was unspecific shoulder pain. Our study reveals that the global agreement was moderate (Kappa = .4346) overall, but when measured over time improved from weak (Kappa = .3756) to good (Kappa = .6423). There was a tendency to overdiagnose most lesions and underdiagnose partial tears. ConclusionsWe conclude that shoulder ultrasound examination training is feasible in primary care. The interobserver agreement improved with the number of ultrasound examinations performed over time, suggesting that specific programmes may be effective in training general practitioners in musculoskeletal shoulder ultrasound examination.

Training health care providers to administer VIA as a screening test for cervical cancer: a systematic review of essential training components

BackgroundTraining health care providers to administer visual inspection after application of acetic acid (VIA) is paramount in improving cervical cancer screening services for women in low- and middle-income countries. The objective of this systematic review was to create a framework of essential VIA training components and provide illustrating examples of how VIA training programs can be carried out in different clinical settings.MethodsA systematic review of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science (from 2006 to 2021) was undertaken. Our inclusion criteria comprised articles reporting on implemented cervical cancer screening programs using VIA in a screen-and-treat approach. Trained health care providers with any level of health education were included, and the outcome of interest was the reporting of training components. Data were extracted by two reviewers, and a narrative synthesis of the training programs was performed. We developed a framework of seven essential training components and applied it to assess how training courses were conducted in different settings.Results13 primary studies were eligible for inclusion, including 2,722 trained health care providers and 342,889 screened women. Most training courses lasted 5–7 days and included theoretical education, practical skill development, and competence assessment. It was unclear how visual aids and training in client counselling and quality assessment were integrated in the training courses. After the training course, nearly all the VIA training programs made provisions for on-job training at the providers’ own clinical settings through supervision, feedback, and refresher training.ConclusionsThis study demonstrates the feasibility of implementing international training recommendations for cervical cancer screening in real-world settings and provides valuable examples of training program implementation across various clinical settings. The diverse reporting practices of quality indicators in different studies hinder the establishment of direct links between these data and training program effectiveness. To enhance future reporting, authors should emphasize specific training components, delivery methods, and contextual factors. Standardized reporting of quality indicators for effective evaluation of VIA training programs is recommended, fostering comparability, facilitating research, and enhancing reporting quality in this field.

Penghitungan Efisiensi Pelatihan dengan Return on Training Invesment

This article aims to provide a more complete and comprehensive picture of training program evaluation. The method used in writing is descriptive analysis. That currently most people want a more complex and different differentiation of training evaluation. Return on Training Investment can provide an alternative in calculating the impact of training conducted by an institution or company.

Digital Training for Micro-Entrepreneurs: Experimental Evidence from Guatemala

Abstract Previous literature shows minor impacts of in-person business training in developing countries, but few papers study the effectiveness of digital training. A research partnership with a multinational company operating in the food sector of Guatemala enables the randomized evaluation of a digital training program involving the franchise store owners of one of its retail chains. The training program combined a mobile app offering access to reproducible video capsules and virtual one-on-one consulting meetings. The results of the randomized evaluation reveal significant impacts on knowledge, business practices, sales, and profits. An examination of the mechanisms underlying these results reveals that consulting meetings are crucial in inducing engagement with the app’s content. Program flexibility, internet access, and initial sales are also crucial determinants of training effectiveness.

Quality Assurance of the Aun-Qa Standards Training Program for the Training Majors in Vietnam Today

International integration is an inevitable trend that requires all participating countries to cooperate and compete with each other. That is also the process in which each nation must quickly create a breakthrough to assert its position in the international arena. Under the influence of that factor, Vietnam’s education is also on the threshold of innovation and integration. Therefore, learning advanced educational models and ensuring world and regional standards is extremely necessary. In recent years, integrating into the common trend with other countries, Vietnam has introduced the concept of ensuring the quality of training programs at the higher education level since 1998. Among them, AUN-QA’s training program evaluation standards are the most used by universities in Vietnam to date. Within the scope of the article, the author focuses on introducing the quality of training programs according to AUN-QA standards with its sets of criteria, pointing out the impacts of ensuring the quality of training programs according to AUN -QA. From there, we provide solutions to ensure the quality of training programs according to AUN-QA standards for training majors in Vietnam today.

Evaluation of a stroke rehabilitation training programme for community-based primary healthcare.

Family caregiver training is an integral part of stroke rehabilitation programmes and is associated with improved caregiver and stroke survivor outcomes. In the Cape Winelands District, a low-resourced rural community-based setting in South Africa, stroke survivors and family caregivers mostly rely on assistance from community health workers (CHWs), despite their lack of stroke-specific rehabilitation training. To evaluate the implementation and immediate effects of a bespoke, 16 session, 21 h stroke rehabilitation training programme for CHWs to better support family caregivers. Two cooperative inquiry groups participated in participatory action research to design and develop the programme. This article reports on the implementation of this programme. Inquiry group members directly observed the training, obtained written and verbal feedback, interviewed CHWs and observed them in the community. Consensus on their learning was achieved after reflection on their experience and observations. Learning of the cooperative inquiry groups was categorised into the effect on community-based care, the training programme's design and development, how training was delivered and implications for service delivery. Community health workers empowered caregivers and stroke survivors and enabled access to care, continuity, coordination and person-centredness. The need for experiential learning and a spiral curriculum was confirmed. Therapists needed a different set of skills to deliver training. A systems approach and effective leadership were needed to enable community health workers to use their new skills. The stroke rehabilitation training programme demonstrated potential for integration into service delivery and equipping CHWs to support family caregivers and stroke survivors. Further evaluation of the programme's effectiveness and scale-up is needed. Evidence of an intervention to train CHWs to support stroke survivors and family caregivers.

Risk-ATTEND (Risk Anticipation Training to Enhance Novice Driving): Pilot Evaluation of a Risk Anticipation Training Program for Teen Drivers

Teen drivers have the highest crash risk when they start driving independently, and improving risk anticipation skills can help reduce this risk. Training can help teens acquire these skills faster and improve their overall safety record. The objective of this study was to evaluate an updated training program (based on RAPT and ACCEL) by introducing a more diverse set of training scenarios and leveraging deployment platforms that were better suited to modern devices. A pilot evaluation study was conducted with six teen drivers with less than six months of licensure to assess the updated training program (Risk-ATTEND). Risk-ATTEND was found to improve hazard anticipation-related gaze behaviors in teen drivers while also reducing workload. The research will aid in improving the training program’s usability, and web-based training will make the training program more accessible on modern devices.

Process evaluation of paediatric fellowship training programs at a University Hospital in Pakistan

BackgroundFellowship programs offer training in a subspecialty focusing on distinct and advanced clinical/academic skills. This advanced postgraduate training allows physicians, who desire a more specialized practice, to further develop clinical, academic, research, and leadership/administrative skills. The Aga Khan University (AKU) is one of the few institutes offering paediatric sub-specialty training in Pakistan. We aimed to evaluate the current Paediatric fellowship programs at AKU.MethodsProcess evaluation of six paediatric fellowship programs (cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, critical care medicine, neonatology, and infectious disease) was conducted from September 2020 to April 2021 by senior clinicians and medical educationists. Evidence was collected through document review (using existing postgraduate medical education program information form), observation of teaching and learning support, and focused group discussions/interviews with program faculty and fellows were conducted. A review of the evaluation report was done as part of this study. This study received an exemption from the ethical review committee. The quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS (22.0) while the reports of discussion with fellows and friends underwent content analysis.ResultsAll fellowship programs met the criteria for having a robust competency-based fellowship curriculum as per the institutional and national guidelines. Formative assessment in the form of continuous evaluation was found to be integrated into all the fellowship programs, however, most of the programs were found to lack a summative assessment plan. Fellows in training and program faculty were satisfied with the opportunities for mentorship, teaching, and learning. Thematic analysis of the discussion reports with faculty and fellows revealed three key themes including, program aspects translating into strengthening the training, gaps in the training program in delivering the expectations, and making ways to reach par excellence.ConclusionsThe process evaluation of paediatric fellowship programs provided an opportunity to holistically review the current strengths and quality of the training in individual programs along with the unmet needs of the trainees. This will help the program stakeholders to prioritize, align and allocate the resources to further enhance the quality of training and outcome of individual fellowship programs to ensure wider impacts at a regional, national, and international health system level.

Evaluation of the Achievement Improvement Training Program for Sepaktakraw Athletes

The achievements of the Sepak Takraw branch have yet to show the achievements as expected, and several factors cause the inconsistent achievements. The success of athletes in achieving achievements must be connected to the training programs carried out by athletes. This study aims to analyze how athletes respond to the implementation of training programs to improve the achievement of athletes in the Sepaktakraw sport. The method used in this study is mixed. The sampling technique is a purposive sampling technique. The population used in this study were all takraw athletes, totaling 11 male athletes and 10 female athletes. The data collection instrument in this study was a takraw response questionnaire that would be given to athletes. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive analysis of the response questionnaire data given to the respondents. The research results are male athlete response data with an average of 75.00. The response given is very high. Based on the results of interviews conducted with the coaches of takraw athletes, it is known that the training programs carried out by athletes are systematically designed and carried out repeatedly to increase the athlete's ability to achieve achievements.

A Pre-Experimental Evaluation of a 9-Session Training Program with Latinx Parents of Children with Autism

The purpose of this pre-experimental study was to detect the degree of improvement associated with confidence, psychological flexibility, and mental health among Latinx parents in a parent-directed training program. Participants were 55 Latinx parents who participated in a 9-session training program. Analyses of pre-post data contrasts on the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II (AAQ-II), and Parenting Tasks Checklist (PTC) did not indicate statistically significant improvements. However, analyses indicated clinically significant changes for many Latinx parents. Approximately 1 out 3 Latinx parents experienced clinically significant improvements as related to parenting confidence but not within the clinically significant range. Approximately 1 out 5 Latinx parents experienced clinically significant improvements in psychological flexibility but not within the clinically significant range. Nearly 1 out of 2 Latinx parents experienced clinically significant improvements in depressive symptoms. We provide clinical implications for counselors and related helping professionals.

Supervisor Training: A Promising Approach to Addressing Impairment in the Workplace.

This study presents a pilot evaluation of a new online training program created to improve supervisors' ability to protect worker safety by recognizing and responding to signs of impairment from diverse causes. The study design relied on a mixed-methods approach with two waves of surveys and interviews immediately after training completion and after 3 months to gauge changes in participants' perceived knowledge and competencies. Participants had a positive reaction to training and found it relevant to their job responsibilities and aligned with existing organizational safety programs, practices, and policies. There was statistically significant improvement in perceived impairment knowledge and competencies. The study also provided early indications of training transfer. The study offers encouraging results that may be used to improve the impairment recognition and response training for supervisors and support future investigations of its impact.