Improve Time Management Research Articles

Toward Control Over Time—Participants’ Experiences of Attending the Group Intervention Let’s Get Organized (LGO)

Abstract Date Presented 03/28/20 LGO is a promising tool for improving time management and organizational skills. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences and meaning of attending the LGO intervention. Participants described a roller coaster process toward control in daily life where successes and setbacks were mixed. Most participants experienced meaningful and positive changes in daily life, such as getting more things done, increased control, and safety. Primary Author and Speaker: Kajsa Holmqvist Additional Authors and Speakers: Marie Holmefur Contributing Authors: Anita Tollén

Pilot Study of Let’s Get Organized: A Group Intervention for Improving Time Management

Abstract Date Presented 03/27/20 The Let’s Get Organized–Swedish Part 1 pilot study shows feasibility for use in psychiatric and habilitation outpatient services. Participants took part in a 10-week manual-based group intervention for 1 ½ hours weekly. Each session has a separate theme, a common structure and goal (to implement use of a calendar), and cognitive strategies for managing time. This study uses OT standardized tools to measure results that were promising and need confirmation in further studies. Primary Author and Speaker: Suzanne White Additional Authors and Speakers: Kajsa Lidström Holmqvist, Marie Holmefur Contributing Authors: Gunnel Janeslätt, Afsaneh Roshanay, Patrik Arvidsson

The need to prioritize "prioritization" in clinical pharmacy service practice and implementation.

Pharmacists are increasingly asked to incorporate new and greater amounts of clinical services into their traditional medication distribution responsibilities, but many barriers exist. Given the demanding pharmacy practice environment, improved time management may improve implementation rates. One area not previously explored within this area is the clinical skill of "prioritization" of medication related problems (MRPs). Prioritization is vital as the workload demand for pharmacist time exceeds time available; however, the underdeveloped skills of prioritizing is a concern in the field of pharmacy practice, as it also is across professions in healthcare. Previous research has suggested that pharmacists and student pharmacists inexperienced in implementing clinical services struggle knowing where to begin when providing direct patient care, given the complex patient care regimens, a complex pharmacy practice workload, and the numerous preventative care interventions possible for a given patient. This paper provides a review of theory and science of prioritization in patient care service delivery, including Multicriteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), Lean Six Sigma (LSS), and Jaen's Competing Demands framework. A case study is shared which emphasizes both the need for and potential impact of a renewed focus on workload management skills, such as prioritization.

Procrastination at the Core of Physical Activity (PA) and Perceived Quality of Life: A New Approach for Counteracting Lower Levels of PA Practice.

Faced with the demonstrated need to engage in physical activity (PA), lack of time is the argument commonly used to justify low or non-existent levels of PA. Underlying this argument, the accomplishment of procrastination behaviour seems to be related to the less time dedicated to practicing PA and the low perception of the quality of life. With this in mind, the purpose of this study is to show that dedicating different amounts of time to PA affects the perceived quality of life and the widespread problem of procrastination. We hypothesise that greater time investment in PA is related to greater perceived quality of life and less procrastination. In all, 621 practitioners of PA (347 men, 274 women) between 18 and 83 years old (M = 35.43, SD = 14.45) filled out validated versions of the World Health Organization quality of life assessment (WHOQOL-BREF) and the Pure Procrastination Scale. Results showed that people who do enough PA have a more positive perception of the quality of life in the domains of physical and psychological health; this perception, in turn, is related to lower levels of procrastination. Likewise, socio-demographic characteristics such as gender and the main activity presented significant associations with various quality of life domains and procrastination. In sum, the benefits of improvements in quality of life and reductions in procrastination identified in this study are sensitive to the time spent on PA, which suggests that a strategy to promote the practice of PA would improve time management and, thus, counteract procrastination.

Flipped Learning Methodology in Professional Training of Future Language Teachers

<p style="text-align:justify">The purpose of the study was to examine and evaluate the impact the “flipped classroom” model-based learning environment accompanied by multimedia-based textbook entitled “Ukrainian language (for professional purposes)” provides for the language proficiency and learning styles of the university students majoring in language and literature teaching. A multimedia textbook “Ukrainian for Special Purposes” was designed for the study. A multi method approach was used to gather feedback and quantitative methods were used to analyze the data. Specifically, a 2X2 split-plot design was used to analyze the quantitative data and the two-way ANOVA for Mixed Measures was used to designate the main effects for column and row factors and their interaction effect related to the efficacy of the experiment. Textalyzer software was used to process the students’ responses to survey questions. The results reported a shift in student preferences in learning, including a greater desire to engage independently with computer-assisted work, quicker problem solving, increased motivation to study, and improved time management and lifelong learning skills. The study may better inform building the learning process for the students with limited learning opportunities or studying the distance learning model. Despite the experimental group involving only the students majoring in Economics, this methodology could be applicable to teaching Ukrainian for specific purposes to other majors, such as: Psychology, Educational Management, etc. The research is advancing the knowledge of integration multimedia tools into teaching, and specifically the use of multimedia textbooks in the “flipped classroom” settings to deliver the language course to the students majoring in literature and language teaching.</p>

Depressive symptoms among healthcare undergraduate students.

Objective:to identify the intensity of depressive symptoms and their associated factors in healthcare undergraduate students.Method: cross-sectional study developed with undergraduate health students from a public higher education institution using the Beck Depression Inventory-version II and a student characterization questionnaire. The study involved 792 participants. For data analysis, we used descriptive statistics, chi-squared test and Poisson regression. Results: the intensity of depressive symptoms was moderate to severe in 23.6% of the students, associated with the non-performance of physical and leisure activities and with speech therapy and nursing courses. Conclusion: several factors may be associated with depression, thus, further investigation into the related factors that cause its emergence in this period of life is necessary, as well as raising institutional awareness and developing strategies at the personal and group level to promote well-being, improve time management and interpersonal relationships, in order to achieve better academic results and personal development.

ANALISIS KUALITAS PRODUK KONVEKSI BERUPA SERAGAM SEKOLAH DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE SIX SIGMA DI TEMPAT PRAKTIK KETERAMPILAN USAHA (TPKU) BIDANG KONVEKSI TEBUIRENG

The rapid rate of growth of technology and information in the modern era today, encourages companies to further develop their thoughts and views to maximize the goals and objectives set. The Place to Practice Business Skills (TPKU), is a business engaged in the field of convection managed by Tebuireng Boarding School. One of the most widely used convection products is the school uniform. In producing school uniforms, convection also strives to continuously improve quality by pressing the number of defects in the product. Some things that need to be done are identifying the factors that cause disability using the Six Sigma method, calculate the quality of sigma, and propose appropriate actions to control the quality of school uniforms. Six sigma is a tool of quality improvement toward the 3,4 target of failure per a million opportunities for each production. So six sigma is one of the new methods in the field of quality management aimed at quality control and improvement. By using the six sigma method, it can be seen that there are seven types of defects (CTQ) that occur in school uniform products. The two most common types of defects are: seams that are not tidy with a percentage of 51.1% and stain on uniform of 28.4%. For the quality of school uniforms produced by Tebuireng Convection is still low ie 2.95 sigma with a product defect rate as much 74830 products in one million products (DPMO). From the application of these six sigma, it can be concluded that the proposed action to be done convection to reduce the level of product defects is to focus its supervision on improving employee performance, engine performance, applicable work standards, existing facilities and infrastructure, provide motivation to work, and improve time management well.

Low-Touch Attempts to Improve Time Management among Traditional and Online College Students

Low-Touch Attempts to Improve Time Management among Traditional and Online College Students

Pilot Study of Let's Get Organized: A Group Intervention for Improving Time Management.

There is a need for evidence-based occupational therapy interventions to enhance time management in people with time management difficulties. To pilot test the first part of the Let's Get Organized (LGO) occupational therapy intervention in a Swedish context by exploring enhancements of time management skills, aspects of executive functioning, and satisfaction with daily occupations in people with time management difficulties because of neurodevelopmental or mental disorders. One-group pretest-posttest design with 3-mo follow-up. Outpatient psychiatric and habilitation settings. Fifty-five people with confirmed or suspected mental or neurodevelopmental disorder and self-reported difficulties with time management in daily life. Swedish version of Let's Get Organized (LGO-S) Part 1, with structured training in the use of cognitive assistive techniques and strategies using trial-and-error learning strategies in 10 weekly group sessions of 1.5 hr. Time management, organization and planning, and emotional regulation were measured with the Swedish version of the Assessment of Time Management Skills (ATMS-S). Executive functioning was measured with the Swedish version of the Weekly Calendar Planning Activity, and satisfaction with daily occupations was assessed with the Satisfaction With Daily Occupations measure. Participants displayed significantly improved time management, organization and planning skills, and emotional regulation, as well as satisfaction with daily occupations. Aspects of executive functioning were partly improved. ATMS-S results were sustained at 3-mo follow-up. LGO-S Part 1 is a promising intervention for improving time management skills and satisfaction with daily occupations and should be investigated further. This study shows that LGO-S Part 1 is feasible for use in psychiatric and habilitation outpatient services. The results are promising for improved time management skills, organization and planning skills, and satisfaction with daily occupations and need to be confirmed in further studies.

The Interactivity of ICT in Language Teaching in the Context of Ukraine University Education

The purpose of the study is to examine and evaluate the impact the the multimedia textbook-based interactive, based on ICT model learning environment provides for the learning styles of the university students majoring in Philology. The study sought to identify tangible (seemingly measurable) and intangible (difficult to measure) gains this learning model brought to both students and instructors. A multimedia textbook to deliver the course in Urkainian Languge was developed for the study. A multi method approach was used to gather feedback and quantitative methods were used to analyze the data. Specifically, Covariance-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) software as SPSS AMOS and Textalyzer were used to process the students’ responses to survey questions. The results reported a shift in student preferences in learning, including a greater desire to engage independently with computer-assisted work, quicker problem solving, increased motivation to study, and improved time management and lifelong learning skills. Additionally, there was a shift in teaching approaches of the instructors, namely from a teacher-centered to a student-centered approach. The study may better inform building the learning process for the students with limited learning opportunities or studying the distance learning model. Despite the experimental group involving only the students majoring in Philology, this methodology could be applicable to teaching Ukraninan for Specific Purposes to other majors, such as: Psychology, Law, Cultorology. The research is advancing the knowledge of integration ICT (multimedia) tools into teaching, and specifically the use of multimedia textbooks to deliver Ukrainian English course to the students majoring in Philology.

Teaching Business English to Future Economists Using a Multimedia Textbook

The purpose of the study is to examine and evaluate the impact the “flipped classroom” model-based learning environment accompanied by multimedia-based textbook entitled “English through Soft Skills” provides for the learning styles of the university students majoring in Economics. The study sought to identify tangible (seemingly measurable) and intangible (difficult to measure) gains the “flipped classroom” learning model brought to both students and instructors. A multimedia textbook “English through Soft Skills” was developed for the study. A multi method approach was used to gather feedback and quantitative methods were used to analyze the data. Specifically, Covariance-based Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) software as SPSS AMOS and Textalyzer were used to process the students’ responses to survey questions. The results reported a shift in student preferences in learning, including a greater desire to engage independently with computer-assisted work, quicker problem solving, increased motivation to study, and improved time management and lifelong learning skills. Additionally, there was a shift in teaching approaches of the instructors, namely from a teacher-centered to a student-centered approach. The study may better inform building the learning process for the students with limited learning opportunities or studying the distance learning model. Despite the experimental group involving only the students majoring in Economics, this methodology could be applicable to teaching English for Specific Purposes to other majors, such as: Business, International Relations, Psychology, Law. The research is advancing the knowledge of integration multimedia tools into teaching, and specifically the use of multimedia textbooks in the “flipped classroom” settings to deliver Business English course to the students majoring in Economics

Development and Implementation of a Simulation-Based Educational Workshop on Gynecological Brachytherapy: Pilot Study at a National Meeting

PurposeDespite the importance of brachytherapy in the curative treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer, reviews of practice patterns in the United States have identified a decline in brachytherapy use in clinically appropriate patient populations. A survey of radiation oncologists identified lack of time and lack of guidance as barriers. To address these barriers, the purpose of this study was to develop a simulation-based educational (SBE) gynecologic brachytherapy workshop. Methods and materialsThe SBE gynecologic brachytherapy workshop was developed with expertise from 2 institutions, combining procedural simulation with a practical discussion of brachytherapy applicator insertion techniques. The primary outcome was feasibility of workshop deployment, defined as completion of all workshop components in the time allotted. Preworkshop and postworkshop surveys were also administered to assess efficacy, a secondary outcome. ResultsThe workshop took place at a national radiation oncology meeting, and all workshop components were completed in the 2 hours allotted. SBE stations focused on (1) fiducial placement, (2-3) applicator selection, (4) suturing, and (5) pelvic examination and applicator placement. Fourteen participants completed surveys. Respondents included residents and attending physicians. More than 50% of respondents were from academic practices and practiced gynecologic brachytherapy weekly or more. Curricular objectives for this workshop were for ≥20% trainees to report increased confidence in practice and ≥20% of trainees to report increased familiarity with applicators. After participation in the workshop, confidence in applicator choice improved in 9 of 13 participants (69%), confidence in complication management improved in 8 of 13 participants (62%), and familiarity with applicators improved in 7 of 13 participants (54%). These differences were statistically significant at α = .05. ConclusionsThis study demonstrated feasibility in using simulation for gynecologic brachytherapy education at a national meeting. Although most respondents were experienced in brachytherapy, more than half reported increased confidence and familiarity with aspects of the procedure after the workshop. Future work should address interstitial needle placement and improved time management of workshop stations.

3115 Barriers and Resources in Career Development in Academic Medicine as Reported by Junior Faculty

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: To identify the most frequently reported barriers/constraints and resources by junior faculty in achieving their goals at a large medical school in the Western United States. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: We reviewed 222 individual development plans (IDPs) from 26 departments in an academic medical center for content regarding constraints and resources to achieve activities and barriers and/or resources to achieve new goals. The content and quality of the IDPs included was ascertained using quantitative data analysis as well a review of open-ended qualitative questions. In addition to analyzing the content, the quality and percent completion of data filled out for each field in the IDP was also assessed to help identify gaps with departments in successfully completing and submitting their IDPs. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Junior faculty indicated the following barriers: time/time management (55%); work/life balance (32%); funding (8%) and other (5%). Junior faculty also indicated that they had resources to help them achieve their goals, including: mentors (60%); collaborators (26%); colleagues (6%); other (8%). DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: The barriers in goal achievement (e.g., time/time management & work/life balance issues) at this academic medical setting suggest that further resources regarding time management and work - life balance need to be developed and disseminated in order to assist faculty in achieving their objectives. This project also reinforces the importance of having a robust mentor or mentoring team for junior faculty. Mentors and administrators should work collaboratively with junior faculty to identify resources to improve time management and work-life balance.

Effects of iLearning Media on Student Learning Motivation

As we know today, Indonesia has entered the era of revolution 4.0 which in that era had a major influence on the changes that took place in all fields. Including in the field of education, in particular, the changes that occur in the world of education today are so rapid with the abandonment of learning methods that still use conventional methods. Doing tasks with books, face-to-face communication, collecting assignments in hard copy, which will certainly cause a lot of losses in a certain period of time, such as many assignments that are long buried and difficult to find when needed. This method is certainly considered a boring and time-consuming method, where students cannot explore in the learning process which will take a long time to do a manual search for the number of files that have been collected. At present, the application of learning methods with concepts organizes many reports on the work of assignments on a website content management system. This learning method is made to maximize the way to organize student assignment reports for time management efficiency, therefore this learning method can be applied as the management of education in higher education. It is expected that the existence of this method can improve time management in learning so that it motivates to explore abilities in the existing learning process

STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE APPLICATION OF TIMED WRITING PRACTICE (TWP)

Abstract This preliminary research is as a part of learning need analysis for developing a discourse based writing material with a timed-writing technique in an English teacher education department in Indonesia. In timed writing practice (TWP), students must write a paragraph on a sheet of paper without help in a given time limit. However, no empirical information on whether the students agree or disagree with the application of timed writing and the reasons behind their perceptions is not yet avaiable.The research subjects consist of 31 students who take writing course. The objectives are to investigate (1) the extent of the students’ acceptance and (2) the reasons behind the acceptance on the application of timed-writing practice (TWP) in writing class. A qualitative analysis is administered by identifying and classifying contents of students’ opinions and reflections expressed in the students’ responses to questionare. Twenty five students (81%) agree with the application of TW. Four students (13%) disagree and 2 students (6%) give no preference. Timed writing are perceived as (1) Encouraging Writing Activity, (2) Improving Time Management and Control, (3) Training Thinking Skills, (4) Improving Writing Skills, (5)Training Speed Writing, (6) Improving Soft Skills, (7) Giving Challenging Activity, and (8) Improving Concentration and Accuracy. The reasons from those who disagree are: (1) Feeling nervous and confused (2) Having insufficient preparation time, and (3) Expecting Variation of Activity. In conclusion, timed writing is mostly accepted and positively perceived by the students with very high category. Reasons from those who disagree must also be taken into consideration for future betterment. Based on the research findings, the timed writing, accordingly, can be used as a technique or a strategy to be integrated in a discourse-based writing material for students of English teacher education program.Key Words: Timed-Writing, Students’ Acceptance, Reasons

Application of statistical analysis to improve time management of a process modeling project

Abstract This work was the result of a cooperation agreement between the University of Brasilia (UnB) and a security organization. Its goal was to model the logistic processes of the company to assist in the modernization of a control system for the management of materials. The project was managed in a dynamic model, through the monitoring and control of activities executed during its various stages. The development of a control system enabled the detection of discrepancies between what was planned and how it was performed, identifying its causes and which actions to take to ensure that the project got back on track according to the planned schedule and budget. The main objective of this article was to identify which elements controlled by the project affected its execution time. With that knowledge, it was possible to improve the planning of the next phases of the project. To this end, we performed a case study of exploratory aspect and quantitative nature to provide information on the object and guide the formulation of hypotheses. The qualitative analysis of the execution time of the modeling identified two dependent variables - systematic version and team - out of the four evaluated. The quantitative analysis studied two variables - number of modifications and number of elements -, which did not indicate evidence of correlation with the aforementioned time.

Exploring the Lesson Study Experience of EFL Instructors at Higher Education: A Pilot Study

This study aims to present the findings of a pilot Lesson Study implementation at a Turkish foundation university which took place between May and June, 2016 with the participation of three EFL instructors. Since an in-depth analysis of a group of instructors was required in order to have a comprehensive understanding of how the model was implemented, what issues and challenges were experienced and what lessons were learned by participant instructors, the study was designed as a qualitative phenomenological case study. Data obtained through interviews were subsequently coded and interpreted through content analysis. Results showed that issues with Lesson Study were mainly about feelings of anxiety, workload, conceptualizing the model and performing the model; however, results also revealed that it could contribute to professional development of instructors in certain aspects such as collaborative lesson planning, delivering less teacher-fronted lessons, focusing more on students and improving time management skills.

Effectiveness of the Living Skills Recovery Curriculum for Dual Diagnosis Clients

Abstract Date Presented 4/21/2018 This research found evidence that the Living Skills Recovery Curriculum improved time management, stress management, social skills, activities of daily living, and clean time in people with mental illness and substance abuse in an outpatient clinic. Primary Author and Speaker: Pat Precin

Examining the influence of perceived and objective time constraints on the quality of household food purchases

BackgroundObesity is a major public health concern in the United States. From the late 1970s through the mid-1990s, the reduction in the amount of time individuals spent preparing food coincided with changes in the food environment. This led to increased consumption of energy and contributed to the dramatic rise in obesity rates over the same period. Research and policy aimed at improving American diets has largely focused on ensuring that healthy foods are accessible and affordable. Although these are important determinants of food choice, time constraints also factors into purchasing decisions. PurposeTo examine the relationship between time constraints, both perceived and objective, and the quality of Americans' food purchases by income level. MethodsUSDA's National Household Food Acquisition and Purchase Survey was used to examine the relationship between time constraints (objective and perceived) and HEI-2010 score of food purchases and examines this relationship by income. It estimates an econometric model that controls for other factors that influence time resources and food choice. ResultsThe relationship between the perceived time constraint and estimated HEI score of food purchases varied by income level, though the relationship was only significant for higher-income households, or those between 400% and 600% of the poverty line. There was no significant relationship between the objective time constraint and HEI score of food purchases. ConclusionsNutrition education and interventions aimed at improving household food purchasing decisions may benefit from focusing on improving time management skills and emphasizing healthier convenience food substitutions when consumers feel time-constrained. Higher-income consumers eat out more frequently than lower-income consumers, so menu labeling aimed at nudging higher-income individuals to purchase healthier options could help improve food choice in these settings.

Adolescent-led strategies within the home to promote healthy eating and physical activity

Objectives: This study aimed to identify barriers, facilitators and potential intervention strategies for adolescents to use within the home to promote healthy eating and active living. Design: Cross-sectional design using semi-structured discussion groups. Setting: Peer leaders (aged 15–16 years) from five secondary schools in Sydney, Australia, were invited to participate. Methods: In groups of four to nine, peer leaders completed a worksheet focused on three priority behaviours: eating breakfast daily, avoiding sugary drinks and being physically active. Each group discussed, identified and recorded barriers, facilitators and opportunities where they could act as agents of healthy lifestyle change in their homes. The worksheets and field notes were reviewed, analysed and coded into emergent themes. Results: All peer leaders ( n = 77; 51% girls) attending school on the day of the discussion groups participated in this study. They identified a variety of barriers and facilitators for each of the priority behaviours. From the adolescent-generated strategies, such as not having sugary drinks in the fridge, making a routine and cooking or being active with the whole family, three main themes emerged: ‘improving time management’, ‘using social activities to engage family members’ and ‘changing access and availability’. Conclusion: The strategies suggested by peer leaders in this study add to the limited literature of potential low-intensity interventions which young people can use to enable healthy lifestyle change in their home environment.