Evaluation Of Training Effectiveness Research Articles

A wearable flexible triboelectric nanogenerator for bio-mechanical energy harvesting and badminton monitoring

Recently, textile materials used for wearable flexible sensors have received much attention. Wearable textile based triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) not only has unique advantages in mechanical energy harvesting, but also has application value in the direction of motion sensing. Here, we proposed a non-woven fabric triboelectric nanogenerator (NW-TENG) for mechanical energy harvesting and badminton monitoring. The non-woven fabric play the role of positive triboelectric, and the fluffy fiber structure endows NW-TENG with a sensitive response to pressure. The pressure sensing sensitivity of NW-TENG sensor can reach 1.22 V N−1 (Pressure range: 0–7 N) and 0.18 V N−1 (Pressure range: 8 N–55 N). Furthermore, the NW-TENG can be installed on the body joints of badminton players for analyzing joint movements, thereby achieving data-driven badminton training and facilitating the evaluation of training effectiveness. This research provide a new path to promote TENG to the badminton monitoring field.

Educational Introspections of Medical Students Post Disability Competencies Training: A Qualitative Study

Background: Despite the substantial presence of persons with disabilities (PWD) in the population, they face many barriers in healthcare. Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) is increasingly used to address these gaps. Aims and Objective: This study assesses the impact of disability competencies training on medical students' attitudes towards PWD. It aims to explore new perspectives, identify attitudinal shifts, evaluate training effectiveness, and promote solution-oriented learning. Materials and Methods: Five Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with 8 participants each, a series of themes related to the understanding of disability and empathy were explored. The participants, who had undergone training in disability competencies. The FGDs were facilitated by trained moderators and analysed employing thematic analysis and generating tree maps. Results: Key themes evolved from the students' new perspectives towards PWD, which included Inclusion and Responsibility, Empathy and Understanding, Managing patients with disabilities, Equity and rights, and Acceptance. Themes also emerged regarding the impact of training, revealing an Attitudinal Shift, Engagement and Interaction, Personal Impact, and Solution-Oriented Learning. Conclusion: Disability competency training significantly transforms medical students' attitudes, fostering a more inclusive, empathetic approach in healthcare. This shift is crucial for integrating disability competencies into medical education, especially in developing countries

Current status and clinical perspectives of extended reality for myoelectric prostheses: review.

Training with "Extended Reality" or X-Reality (XR) systems can undoubtedly enhance the control of the myoelectric prostheses. However, there is no consensus on which factors improve the efficiency of skill transfer from virtual training to actual prosthesis abilities. This review examines the current status and clinical applications of XR in the field of myoelectric prosthesis training and analyses possible influences on skill migration. We have conducted a thorough search on databases in the field of prostheses using keywords such as extended reality, virtual reality and serious gaming. Our scoping review encompassed relevant applications, control methods, performance evaluation and assessment metrics. Our findings indicate that the implementation of XR technology for myoelectric rehabilitative training on prostheses provides considerable benefits. Additionally, there are numerous standardised methods available for evaluating training effectiveness. Recently, there has been a surge in the number of XR-based training tools for myoelectric prostheses, with an emphasis on user engagement and virtual training evaluation. Insufficient attention has been paid to significant limitations in the behaviour, functionality, and usage patterns of XR and myoelectric prostheses, potentially obstructing the transfer of skills and prospects for clinical application. Improvements are recommended in four critical areas: activities of daily living, training strategies, feedback, and the alignment of the virtual environment with the physical devices.

A mixed methods evaluation of the effectiveness of an oral health training program for disability care workers in Burkina Faso

BackgroundWhile efforts to improve the oral health of vulnerable populations have received little attention in general, the situation of children with disabilities in low- income countries (LICs) remains especially challenging. The present study evaluated the effectiveness of an oral health training provided to disability care workers in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso thereby contributing to closing the knowledge gap in disability research in relation to oral health in LICs.MethodsThis was a single-arm pre-post study following an embedded mixed methods design using the New World Kirkpatrick training effectiveness evaluation model. For the purposes of this study, three levels of the Kirkpatrick (KP) evaluation were considered: reaction, learning and behaviour.ResultsA total of 44 care workers from 6 disability centres participated in the study. Care worker post-training scores (Md = 17) were significantly higher compared to pre-training scores (Md = 13) [Wilcoxon signed-ranks test: Z= -5.53, p < .001, r = .59.] The median value for care worker confidence in applying training material in their everyday job was 7 out of 10 points (IQR = 3). At the 1-month training follow-up, 3 centres had implemented daily toothbrushing for people with disabilities.ConclusionThese findings suggest that tailored training led to an increase in care worker confidence and motivation to implement oral health activities, in knowledge about oral health and a partial implementation uptake of daily toothbrushing in disability centres. Further long-term evaluations with dental care provision in rural and urban settings are needed to lower the high oral disease burden of people with disabilities in Burkina Faso.

An evaluation of Online Training Effectiveness and Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Satisfaction: A Case Study from Nigeria

This study evaluates the perceptions of 122 pre-service and in-service Nigerian teachers on adopting an online training module during the COVID-19 pandemic, a period marked by significant educational challenges and shifts. Employing a qualitative approach through open-ended online questions, it delves into the factors critical to enhancing online training effectiveness. Key findings highlight the importance of training in imparting theoretical knowledge and practical skills, the quality and relevance of content, interactivity, practical examples, and appropriate video length. These align with existing literature, underscoring the effectiveness of online training in challenging times. Significantly, nearly all participants expressed satisfaction with the training. This research not only sheds light on effective online teaching strategies but also offers practical recommendations for the continuous improvement of teacher training in Nigeria.

Teaching higher education staff to understand and support autistic students: evaluation of a novel training program.

Autistic students are particularly vulnerable to stressors within a university environment and are more likely to experience poor mental health than their non-autistic peers. Students' experiences of stigma from staff and peers, and the masking behaviors they deploy to minimize it, can also result in worsening mental health. Despite these concerns, there is a lack of tailored support for autistic students at university. The current project assesses a co-created training course for university staff focused on debunking stereotypes, educating about the autistic experience at university, mental health presentation among autistic individuals, and practical strategies to improve interactions with autistic students. The Autism Stigma and Knowledge Questionnaire [ASK-Q] was administered before and after the training, to examine changes in trainees' understanding and acceptance of autism and autistic people. Post-training interviews and surveys were also conducted with trainees, covering the impact the training has had on their perceptions of autism, the strategies they found beneficial, and how they will use the materials in future. There were no statistically significant differences between pre- and post-training scores on the ASK-Q, likely due to ceiling effects as pre-training scores were high. Thematic analysis of interviews identified five themes: value of lived experience; developing nuanced, in-depth knowledge of autism; training as acceptable and feasible; links to professional practice; and systemic barriers. Although ceiling effects meant there were no changes to participant's knowledge about autism and autistic people statistically, the qualitative data reveals the extensive benefits they gained from taking part in the training programs. Scoring highly on the ASK-Q did not mean that people could not learn important new information and benefit from the course. This more nuanced understanding of autism led to practical changes in their practice. Listening to and learning from autistic people was seen as particularly important, highlighting the value of co-production. Our results also emphasize the need for varied approaches to evaluating training effectiveness, as reliance on quantitative data alone would have missed the subtler, but impactful, changes our participants experienced. This has important implications for professional practice, both within higher education and more broadly.

Construction and application of standardized training effect evaluation system for new nurses in operating room

AbstractBackgroundThis study aims to develop and validate a Structured Training Effectiveness Evaluation (STEE) tool based on the Kirkpatrick model for newly graduated registered nurses in the operating room in China.MethodsThe first phase will involve focus group and individual interviews with nursing educators and newly graduated registered nurses selected using purposive sampling. The data will be analyzed thematically to identify key components necessary to develop the STEE tool. The second phase will develop and validate the STEE tool through a panel of experts using the Delphi method. The item weights will be determined with the analytic hierarchy process technique. The third phase will involve implementation and evaluation of the STEE tool with an exploratory, nonexperimental, and comparative analysis. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses will be performed with SPSS version 23.ResultsThe STEE tool for newly graduated registered nurses in the operating room will be useful for evaluating training effectiveness during standardized training. The results obtained with this tool will clarify the effectiveness of training, thereby helping transform nursing students into competent nurses.ConclusionIn this way, this study will provide practical guidance for improving standardized training programs and help newly graduated nurses manage their transition to the clinical work environment and remain in their posts.

Increasing Extension Volunteer Knowledge and Preparedness with Youth Protection Training Across Program Areas

The University of Georgia (UGA) has a training requirement for adults working with youth. To meet this requirement for Georgia 4-H and Extension Master Gardener volunteers, a standardized online training module was created and delivered across program areas. Volunteers were surveyed to evaluate training effectiveness and experience. Understanding of UGA youth protocols and service preparedness increased after training for both volunteer groups, though preparedness may be affected by life stage, engagement in youth service roles, and/or comfort with virtual training. The module was considered accessible and convenient by respondents, thus providing a successful approach for offering trainings across program areas.

Research on teaching reform of logistics talent training mode under the background of digital economy

With the rise of the digital economy, digital technology has become an important trend in the field of logistics, which puts forward higher requirements for the training of logistics talents. Therefore, this article adopts case analysis method, empirical research method, and literature research method to study the teaching reform of logistics talent cultivation mode in the context of the digital economy, and explore the problems and challenges in logistics talent cultivation. The case analysis method is used to analyze the specific situation and existing problems of logistics talent training mode in specific regions and industries. This article collects and analyzes relevant data on logistics talent cultivation models through empirical research, investigates and diagnoses existing problems, and proposes some reform suggestions. It uses the literature review method to analyze the research hotspots and achievements in this field, seeking theoretical support for the teaching reform of logistics talent cultivation mode. On the basis of exploring the teaching reform mode, method and effect evaluation of logistics talent training, this paper further puts forward specific suggestions for logistics teaching reform and talent training mode innovation based on digital technology, aiming to provide useful reference for continuously improving the quality of logistics talent.

Utilization of Extended Training Decay Periods to Evaluate Training Effectiveness in Home Dialysis Devices

Utilization of Extended Training Decay Periods to Evaluate Training Effectiveness in Home Dialysis Devices

Evaluating training effectiveness in India: Exploring the relationship between training components, metacognition and learning outcomes

AbstractThis study aims to examine the key training factors that significantly impact the learning outcomes of trainees. A comprehensive framework is proposed to investigate the interrelationships among various training components, trainer performance, training usefulness, and their effects on metacognition and learning. Empirical testing of the model is conducted using the partial least squares structural equation modelling approach, analyzing data collected from 322 public servants in North India. The findings reveal that almost all the focal factors comprising a training programme, such as the usefulness of training, trainer performance and metacognition, positively influence trainees' learning. While training agencies should consider all components of the training programme, the perceived usefulness, trainer performance and trainees' metacognition are particularly influential factors in facilitating learning. Training components and trainer performance predict the usefulness of training. This study integrates all focal factors of a training programme into a comprehensive framework using employee data, explaining a significant portion (45%–64%) of the variance in trainees' learning. These findings emphasize the importance of addressing these focal factors thoughtfully when designing and implementing effective training programmes.

A virtual simulation-based training program on birthing positions: a randomized controlled trial

BackgroundRestricting parturient women in healthcare facilities from choosing positions that provide the greatest comfort and benefit during labor is a global barrier. Several complex factors, including caregiver preference and medical intervention, shape the limitation. Therefore, a practical need exists to train midwives on the knowledge and skills to change this condition.MethodsThe study used a parallel, single-blind, randomized controlled trial at a provincial maternity and child health hospital in Fujian, China, from June 1 to December 31, 2019. The midwives in a birth suite were selected and randomly enrolled in a one-month simulation-based hybrid training or face-to-face teaching in September 2019. The four-level Kirkpatrick’s model, including reaction, learning, behavior, and results, was used to evaluate training effects before and after the program. Data were analyzed with SPSS 25.0 using Student’s t-test, Spearman’s correlation test, Mann–Whitney U test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and chi-square test analysis of variance. The significance level was set at p < 0.05.ResultsForty-two midwives were initially randomized to either the virtual simulation group or the face-to-face group. One midwife was excluded from the analysis due to intervention discontinuation, resulting in a final analysis of 41 midwives (n1 = 21, n2 = 20). Post-intervention, the virtual simulation group exhibited higher satisfaction and learning effects compared to the face-to-face group, while the rate of perineal incision in primiparas was lower (p<0.05). No significant changes or differences were observed in self-rated behavior between the two groups (p>0.05). The virtual simulation group demonstrated an increase in non-supine birth rate (p = 0.030) and a decrease in perineal incision rate among primiparas compared to pre-intervention (p = 0.035). Moreover, knowledge performance was associated with the duration of virtual simulation (r = 0.664, p = 0.001).ConclusionsVirtual simulation is a fascinating innovation that enables midwives to develop birthing positions without practicing on real pregnant women and is one solution to achieve work competency within a shortened training period.

Training Effectiveness Evaluation: Frameworks and Considerations for Flightcrew Training Review &amp; Approval

The use of systematic training effectiveness evaluation (TEE) in flightcrew training provides training practitioners with methods to assess the validity and efficacy of specific curricula or training methods for set goals and objectives and deeper insight into the processes and systems used. As discussed in our extended abstract, there are various frameworks used to assess training effectiveness, but there have been few systematic comparisons of these TEE frameworks and little consensus as to which frameworks should be applied for the evaluation of modern training configurations. This poster will overview lessons learned from our comparison of various traditional, factors-based, and systematic frameworks and their respective qualities and limitations. We will provide a series of practical suggestions for the flightcrew training community and outline a baseline of the outcomes and factors to be considered when conducting a TEE in the flightcrew training domain, highlighting future directions for TEE research and practice.

Effects of High-Speed Training on Messenger RNA Expression in Two-Year-Old Thoroughbred Racehorses.

Accumulating high-speed exercise has been identified as a significant risk factor for catastrophic injuries in racing Thoroughbreds. Injuries, regardless of severity, are a main cause of withdrawal from the racing industry, raising animal welfare concerns and resulting in significant economic losses. While most of the current literature focuses on injuries incurred during racing rather than training, the present study aims to help fill this gap. As such, peripheral blood was collected weekly, prior to exercise or administration of medication, from eighteen, two-year-old Thoroughbreds throughout their first season of race training. Messenger RNA (mRNA) was isolated and used to analyze the expression of 34 genes via RT-qPCR. Statistical analysis of the noninjured horses (n=6) showed that 13 genes were significantly correlated with increasing average weekly high-speed furlong performance. Additionally, there was a negative correlation for CXCL1, IGFBP3, and MPO with both cumulative high-speed furlongs and week of training for all horses. Comparison of both groups showed opposing correlations between the anti-inflammatory index (IL1RN, IL-10, and PTGS1) and average weekly high-speed furlong performance. Furthermore, evaluation of training effects on mRNA expression during the weeks surrounding injury, showed differences between groups in IL-13 and MMP9 at -3 and -2 weeks prior to injury. While some previously reported relationships between exercise adaptation and mRNA expression were not noted in this study, this may have been due to the small sample size. Several novel correlations, however, were identified and warrant further investigation as markers of exercise adaptation or potential risk for injury.

The Proposal for Evaluation of Training and Development

Training&amp;development is the top priority of human resource management in enterprises. It enables enterprises to occupy a strong advantage in market competition potential. Through summing up many years of work experience, the author puts forward to attach importance to the training evaluation mechanism, and discusses the training effect evaluation mechanism.

Pre-match physical function monitoring and training effect evaluation of master-level and first grade taekwondo athletes

Pre-match physical function monitoring and training effect evaluation of master-level and first grade taekwondo athletes

Expanding scope of Kirkpatrick model from training effectiveness review to evidence-informed prioritization management for cricothyroidotomy simulation

Modified Kirkpatrick model has been adopted to evaluate training effectiveness by 6 categories, including activity accounting (training objectives/success in organization change) at Level-0, reaction (satisfaction) at Level-1, learning (acquisition of surgical airway skills) at Level-2, behavior (post-training change in personal strengths) at Level-3, result (organizational or clinical outcomes) at Level-4, and Return on Investment (ROI) or Expectation (ROE) (monetary and societal values following training and other quality and safety related measures) at Level-5. The purpose of this hospital-based prospective observational study was twofold: i) To evaluate potential impacts on monetary and societal values and successful organization change following implementation of advanced Cricothyroidotomy simulator and standardized curriculum in healthcare simulation training, ii) To inform decisions of resource allocation by reviewing overall values and prioritization strategies for i) general surgeon/emergency physician ii) with seniority >5 years and iii) prior porcine training experience based on findings at Kirkpatrick Level-0, Level-4, and Level-5. Seventy doctors and 10 nurses completed Cricothyroidotomy training and follow-up questionnaires within 2021/22. All training usability scoring measured by Scales of Emergency Surgical Airway Simulator (SESAS-17) achieved over 4 out of 5 (Level-4) with effects in favor of emergency physicians or general surgeons (p < .5), regardless of seniority and prior training experience. Success in organization change (Level-0) and cost-effectiveness (Level-5) were hypothetically established using theoretical framework of Gleicher's formula and Roger's Diffusion of Innovation Theory. Overall training effectiveness, in terms of advantage in usability, cost-benefits and successful organizational changes, provided sound evidence to support continuous investment of new curriculum and innovative simulator and “Surgeon-and-emergency-physician-first” policy when it comes to resources allocation strategies for Cricothyroidotomy training. [ACGME competencies: Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Systems Based Practice.]

The effect of mobile learning on safe ventrogluteal site injections: an interventional study

ABSTRACT&#x0D; Purpose: This study investigated whether a mobile learning program helped nurses give safer injections into the ventrogluteal site.&#x0D; Method: This interventional study was conducted between 20.08.2020 and 30.10.2020. The sample consisted of 34 nurses working at the adult units of a university hospital in a big city in Turkey. The study was approved by an ethics committee. Permission was obtained from the hospital. Informed consent was obtained from participants. Data were collected using a personal information form (pretest), the Ventrogluteal Area Knowledge Form (VAKF) (pretest and posttest), and the Training Effectiveness Evaluation Form (posttest). Participants watched an animation on their mobile phones for a week (intervention). The data were analyzed using the independent samples t-test and McNemar's test.&#x0D; Findings: Participants had a mean pretest and posttest VAKF score of 12.82±3.80 and 16.97±2.84, respectively (p&lt;0.05). After the intervention, most participants said "yes" to the statement, “The ventrogluteal site includes the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles” (91.2%) (p&lt;0.05).&#x0D; Conclusion: The intervention helped nurses develop the cognitive skills necessary to administer safe injections into the ventrogluteal site.&#x0D; Implications for Nursing Practice: Mobile learning methods help nurses learn how to administer safe injections into the ventrogluteal site

Research on New Employee Training Management of Dalian New Oriental Training School Co., Ltd

As an important link of human resource management, training is the main means of preserving and increasing the value of human resources. In particular, new employee training is the basis and premise for new employees to carry out their work, which can effectively improve the competence of new employees in actual work, thereby promoting the improvement of enterprise economic efficiency, and has been valued by more and more enterprises.Dalian New Oriental Training School Co., Ltd is a branch of New Oriental Education Technology Group and is currently the largest education and training enterprise in Dalian market. Since its establishment, the company has been in a state of rapid development, and a large number of new employees will be recruited and trained every year. However, due to the immature training system of new employees and imperfect training guidance, the turnover rate of new employees is high, and the training costs paid by enterprises cannot be effectively converted into economic benefits. According to the main links of the training management model, this paper collects and organizes Dalian new oriental training school co., Ltd using the document method, questionnaire survey method and in-depth interview method Relevant information in the management of new employee training, and analyzed the problems in the management of existing training. According to the existing problems, combined with the main theoretical models such as training transfer theory, training demand analysis model, and Kirkoff training evaluation model, targeted optimization measures are proposed to improve the main links in training management and improve the training management performance of new employees. Dalian new oriental training school co., Ltd needs to do a good job in the process of “training needs analysis, training design, training implementation, training effect evaluation” and other processes to optimize the existing training management, and also needs to ensure the existing optimization measures from the institutional level, personnel level and resource level. Through Dalian new oriental training school co., Ltd The research on new employee training mainly has the following conclusions of training management: First, new employee training should serve the organizational strategy, and take the organizational strategy and customer needs as the direction of new employee training; In addition, a reasonable training system and process should be built in training management. Second, the training needs analysis should fully consider the needs of new employees and enhance the sense of belonging of new employees. Third, in the early stage of training, it is necessary to enhance the organizational loyalty and commitment of new employees, help new employees establish values that are highly compatible with the organizational culture, and reduce the turnover rate of new employees. Fourth, before training, it is necessary to create the necessary environment to make new employees feel valued; In addition, the focus of new employee training supervision is on training attitudes. Fifth, Dalian new oriental training school co., Ltd new employee training effect evaluation, should be based on constructive evaluation, supplemented by summary evaluation, continuous tracking of behavior layer and result evaluation, use evaluation to improve existing training.

Manual dexterity in school-age children measured by the Grooved Pegboard test: Evaluation of training effect and performance in dual-task

BackgroundManual dexterity is the ability to manipulate objects using the hands and fingers for a specific task. Although manual dexterity is widely investigated in the general and special population at all ages, numerous aspects still remain to be explored in children. The aim of this study was to assess the presence of the training effect of the execution of the Grooved Pegboard test (GPT) and to measure the performance of the GPT in dual-task (DT), i.e., during a motor task and a cognitive task. MethodsIn this observational, cross-sectional study manual dexterity was assessed in children aged between 6 and 8. The procedure consisted of two phases: (1) the execution of five consecutive trials of the GPT to evaluate the training effect; (2) the execution of one trial of the GPT associated with a motor task (finger tapping test, GPT-FTT), and one trial of the GPT associated with a cognitive task (counting test, GPT-CT) to evaluate the performance in DT. ResultsAs for the training effect, a significant difference (p < 0.001) between the five trials of the GPT (i.e., GPT1, GPT2, GPT3, GPT4, GPT5) was detected. In particular, we found a significant difference between GPT1 and GPT3 (p < 0.05), GPT1 and GPT4 (p < 0.001), and GPT1 and GPT5 (p < 0.001), as well as between GPT2 and GPT4 (p < 0.001), and GPT2 and GPT5 (p < 0.001).As for the performance in DT, no differences between the best trial of the GPT (i.e., GPT5) and both the GPT-FTT and GPT-CT was found. ConclusionOur findings suggest that the execution of the GPT in children has a training effect up to the third consecutive trial. Furthermore, the administration of the GPT in DT does not affect GPT performance.