Training Places Research Articles

Surgical Assistant Training in the Digital Age: The Role of Virtual Academies

This article aims to explore virtual academies' place in surgical assistant training. 
 This article reviews the existing literature on virtual academies and surgical assistant training and analyses the advantages and limitations of virtual academies as a training option.
 Virtual academies offer a flexible, cost-effective way for students to learn and practice surgical assisting techniques in a simulated environment. They provide various tools and resources to help students understand the necessary skills, including interactive simulations and access to experienced instructors and mentors. Graduates of virtual academy programs report feeling well-prepared and confident in their abilities, and some employers have begun to recognise virtual academy training as a viable alternative to traditional programs.
 Virtual academies have the potential to play an essential role in the training of surgical assistants. While they are not a perfect solution, they offer an accessible and cost-effective option for students who may not have access to traditional training programs. With effective program design and student support, virtual academies can provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in surgical assisting.

Well-being and Life Satisfaction of Strength Athletes During War: Role of Individual and Health-Related Determinants

The research aims to identify the determinants of well-being of youth strength athletes taking into account individual parameters (level of stress, anxiety, depression) and contextual parameters (change of place of residence, change of opportunity to train due to war), differences compared to an older age group. The online study was performed on elite strength athletes (N=172) in Ukraine during Russo-Ukrainian war. In addition to demographic characteristics, the survey included question to sports activity, issues related to hostilities, standardized questionnaires to measure life satisfaction (SWLS), perceived stress level (PSS-10), depression (PHQ-9), anxiety (GAD-7), physical, mental and social functioning (SF-36). Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis to find association between variables, and building linear regression models. Samples of young and adult athletes that we analyzed did not differ in terms of life satisfaction. Among young athletes there were significantly fewer people with symptoms of stress (67%) and anxiety (25.53%). Three groups of factors that determine the life satisfaction of young Ukrainian athletes can be single out: individual (stress, depression), contextual (change of place of residence or training due to the war), and health-based (general perception of one’s own health and pain sensations). The data highlight the critical importance of mental health monitoring for the overall well-being of athletes. The obtained results can be used to rapidly screen persons in the risk group during a war and further develop individual psychotherapeutic programs to overcome trauma and the consequences of war.

ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF RAIL LINE ON RAILWAY WHEEL FLENS WEAR

Ministerial Regulation number 175 of 2015 about Technical Specification Normal Speed Trains with Self-Propelling, the hardness rate of the train wheels must be lower than the hardness of the rail road. Trains operating at speeds of are considered as normal speed trains. Based on field observations, generally the flange is wear faster. In cases where flanges are wear out, the wheel’s flange must be to restored to its proper condition as long as the wheel diameter is still possible. This research was carried out by processing data using the Trend Linear and using the excel to get the results of a comparison of which wheels are faster to wear out on flange for each wheel in one train arrangement and which route causes wear out faster. Based on the data obtained, the Yogyakarta – Kutoarjo route traversed by An Electric-Diesel Locomotive Prambanan Express (Prameks) causes wear on flange than the Yogyakarta – Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) route traversed by An Electric-Diesel Locomotive YIA and on the Solo – Wonogiri route traversed by An Electric-Diesel Locomotive Batara Kresna due to the total length of the mileage. and the longest total arc length of the two compared Lines. Meanwhile, the Solo – Wonogiri route traversed by An Electric-Diesel Locomotive Batara Kresna is ranked second in the cause of flange due to the smallest bend radius of the two compared lines. As well as the ranking of the last traffic that causes flange is the Yogyakarta - YIA.

LIVED EXPERIENCES OF BUREAU OF FIRE PROTECTION OFFICERS OF DAGUPAN CITY

Fire officers face numerous challenges in their daily lives, including disasters, relief operations, and community service. Their safety is at risk if they are not properly equipped, and their morale and physical integrity are tested not only professionally but also personally. This study used a case study design to gather non-numerical data on fire officers from the Bureau of Fire Protection in Dagupan City. Participants were selected based on factors such as length of service, experience, willingness to participate, gender, and status. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with open-ended questions, and thematic analysis was employed to analyze the data. The study revealed that the experiences of fire officers from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in Dagupan City have shaped their identities. They have encountered both positive and negative situations, making them aware of their vulnerability in dangerous circumstances. To overcome this, they rely on their resourcefulness and willingness to compromise. Public education on fire prevention is essential to minimize compromising situations. Additionally, the participants struggle with achieving a work-life balance and seek guidance from their chief as their main advisor. The findings provide valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of fire officers in their line of duty. Changes in leadership within the BFP have sparked an active drive among officers, but the excessive workload, lack of manpower, equipment, and training place significant stress on them. Additionally, there is a lack of emotional support groups available to help fire officers cope with work-related stress. To address these issues, it is crucial to recognize that firefighters' morale is as important as their physical, mental, and emotional well-being, prioritize work-life balance, incorporate stress-management and task-management into training, implement standardized processes for permit requirements, address incomplete equipment and facilities, and upskill training and recognition. KEYWORDS: Lived Experiences, BFP, Dagupan City

Knowledge and Attitudes of First Aid and Basic Life Support Among Public School Teachers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia.

This study aims to address the knowledge gap in first aid and basic life support (BLS) among teachers, expand the targeted schools to elementary and intermediate schools for boys and girls, and develop clear, focused recommendations. Furthermore, to assess the knowledge, skills, and attitude of BLS among schoolteachers in Qassim, Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional study was conducted in the school year of 2022 to 2023. In Buraidah city and the Uyun AlJiwa and Asyah governorates of Qassim, there are a total of 906 elementary and intermediate schools employing 12,057 teachers (5447 males and 6610 females). A stratified random sampling method was used with a self-administered Arabic questionnaire. This questionnaire included multiple parts (sociodemographic data, previous training status, knowledge and skill of BLS, and assessment of the following: attitude to learn and practice CPR; barriers to performing CPR; the presence or lack of previous resuscitation experience in BLS). Data were analyzed using SPSS Statistics version 25 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA). Categorical variables were described by frequency and percentage, while continuous variables were described by mean ± SD. A normality test showed that the total knowledge and skills scale was not normally distributed. The Mann-Whitney and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to compare the mean knowledge and skills scale across variables. The accepted level of significance was below 0.05 (p <0.05). Our study included 482 participants. Only 19.5% (94) had previous CPR training, and 80.9% (76) were trained more than two years prior to this study's data collection. The main reason for participants' fears of applying BLS was the lack of proper knowledge and skills (48.1%). The majority of the teachers, i.e., 71.0% (342), wanted more training in CPR, and 41.1% (198) thought CPR training should be mandatory at school. We found no statistical relationship between attitude toward training and the city or differences in knowledge and skills scores due to the difference in sociodemographic characteristics. Also, we found no statistical relationship between the question'Did you observe CPR on a collapsed patient?'and the city, meaning that the observation of CPR on collapsed patients is independent of the respondent's school location. Significant differences in skills scores were found between those who had CPR observation and those who did not (p = 0.014), in knowledge scores between those who had previous CPR training and those who did not (p = 0.034), and in skills scores between those who had previous CPR training and those who did not (p <0.001). We found no significant differences in knowledge and skills scores according to the place of previous CPR training (p = 0.163 and p = 0.695, respectively). This study reveals that knowledge and skills in BLS among schoolteachers need to be improved. For this reason, we emphasize the inclusion of International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommendations in the curriculum and that they are made periodic and mandatory for teachers. Especially as we found teachers to have a positive attitude and were willing to train and help.

Efektivitas Pengelolaan Kapal Latih

The function of the training ship is as a place for education, training, demonstration and simulation at sea and as a laboratory for educational and teaching activities that develop and improve knowledge, skills, understanding and experience as well as attitudes on board. The aims of the research is to find out whether the management of the training vessel, study case on board KL MH Thamrin, is effective and efficient according to its function, and also to find out whether the management of the training vessel is optimal for human resource development under the Sea Transportation Human Resources Development, as well as to find out the legal and regulatory aspects that support implementation of training activities as a practical learning for cadets. The research’s method is qualitative descriptive. The results showed that the level of effectiveness of the management of the training vessel was effective in the purpose of familiarizing the cadets before carrying out marine practices on commercial vessels. However, there needs to be consistency in the duration of the training implementation. Guidelines for the implementation of training on training ships have not been implemented optimally. There needs to be assignments for lecturers/instructors on board. Programs and training on training ships have not been fully accommodated in the education and training curriculum.

PERAN MASJID SEBAGAI SENTRUM DAKWAH MAQOSID SYARIAH DAN RELASINYA DENGAN CIRCURAL ECONOMY

The early history of the mosque was made simple and capable of being a magnet for Muslims to carry out worship, da'wah and the center of Islamic civilization. Including matters of muamalah which are in accordance with maqosid sharia and have a positive relationship to the circular economy. The number of mosques based on the 2018 SIMAS application has reached 242,823 mosques in Indonesia. This is enough to support optimizing the role of the mosque in order to achieve this mosque-based circular economy that requires critical efforts. If there is a mosque that wants to start preaching and implementing a mosque-based circular economy. This study uses qualitative research with the library study method. So that in this study finding history according to Hegel is the spirit that is conveyed as material for reflection and intelligence as explained that mosques are indeedas a place of worship, a place for consultation, economic affairs, social affairs, culture, education, social assistance, soldier or military training and the preparation of weapons, a place for treatment for war victims, a center for wisdom or information and a symbol of defending religion. WhereasMaqosiq Sharia relations and circular economy both have the goal of maintaining the continuity and adequacy of today's dharuriyat, hajiyat and tahsiniyat needs for future generations. Mosque management in this case certainly has to return to the spirit and reflection of history where the mosque was originally established at the time of the Prophet had a simple design and had complex functions of rubufundah and muamalah.

Die schwierige Lage auf dem deutschen Ausbildungsmarkt

Abstract Firms face increasing problems of filling training places in the past years. To counteract this development, different measures are discussed by policymakers and the scientific community. The planned training guarantee is mainly directed at persons with no school graduation certificate or with main school graduation. To increase the attractiveness of dual apprenticeship training for persons with university (of applied science) entrance qualification, it is also discussed by policymakers to extend vocational orientation. In this context, this study considers the current situation of the German apprenticeship market. In doing so, it focuses on the career aspirations of young people and that these often do not meet the demand of the German economy.

Mosque-based youth leadership cadre

The mosque is one of the most important places for the Muslim community to practice religious values (such as prayer and remembrance), which are also integrated with muamalah in their daily lives. However, in this era of modernization, there is a phenomenon that is quite strange and occurs in big cities like Yogyakarta, namely the decreasing awareness and interest of youths to visit mosques. When youths are away from the mosque, they tend to be free from control to engage in immoral behavior, for example, engaging in acts of delinquency. Therefore, an alternative model that is offered and can be used to overcome juvenile delinquency is to make the mosque a place for character building and the cadre of youths. Youth development in mosques aims to explore youth resources born from mosque-based programs to create youth who have noble and Qur'anic morals who can make a positive contribution to the benefit and welfare of society as a whole. Because historically, the mosque at the time of the Prophet Muhammad played a very important and broad role, that is, the mosque did not only function as a place of worship (such as praying, praying, and remembrance), but the mosque also functioned as a place for education and coaching of the people, a place for military training and preparation for war, a place to reconcile and resolve disputes, a place to receive envoys or delegates, a place to provide social assistance, and as a centre for enlightenment and defence of religion to build a glorious civilization.

Bespoke Drug Discovery Training for Low-Middle Income Countries.

Working in drug discovery is difficult for many institutions due to the need for resources, funding, and in-country expertise. The Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infective Research (WCAIR) is responding to the unmet training needs for individuals/institutions working in drug discovery in low-middle income countries. Through their training program, individuals can undertake a practical placement, either online or at the center, with access to a dedicated trainer from their field of research. Practical placements are tailored to the needs of the individual/institute to enable capability building on return to their home institute. In addition to training placements, the center is focused on building partnerships by supporting institutes to work in drug discovery. Here we highlight WCAIR's training program and the partnerships that have developed from this.

Effect of Nighttime Exercise on Sleep Quality Among the General Population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Engaging in physical activity has been proven to have health benefits, with a positive impact on sleep quality. While the timing of exercise plays a significant role in determining its effect on sleep, nighttime exercise still needs to be explored, especially in Saudi Arabia. This study assessed the effect of nighttime exercise on sleep quality among the general population in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on people performing physical exercises in the gym, training, and walking places using a self-administered questionnaire evaluating exercising behaviors and sleep quality. Comparisons were performed using the Chi-square test and ANOVA, and p<0.05 was considered for significance. Results We enrolled 385 participants, among whom 53.8% were male, and 47.2% were female. The mean age was 28.2±7.85 years, and mostly aged 25-29 years (24.7%), followed by 20-24 years old (21.3%). Most had university degrees (61.3%) and were also employed(60%). Of all participants, the majority were overweight and obese (61.3%). Most (n=225) participants practiced vigorous physical exercise, and the mean Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global score was 7.37±3.49 points. Evening vigorous (r= 0.25, p=0.038) and moderate (r=0.30, p=0.025) physical exercise sessions lasting > 90 min had a significant positive correlation with poor sleep quality (high PSQL score). There was no statistically significant correlation between sleep quality and other variables (p>0.05). Conclusion This study found that participants had poor sleep quality, and lengthy, intense evening exercises had a negative effect on sleep. Incorporating regular exercise tailored to individual preferences and encouraging people to widen the time interval between exercise and bedtime could improve sleep quality.

The Dilemma and Breakthrough of Preschool Teacher Training from the Perspective of Embodied Cognition

Preschool teacher training is an effective way to promote the professional development of Preschool teacher. Embodied cognition emphasizes the important role of body participation in teachers' learning and advocates the harmonious unity of body, mind and situation. Using the embodied cognition theory, Preschool teacher 'training has the realistic dilemma of "de-somatization" of training objectives, "de-practicality" of training content, "de-experientialization" of training methods, and "de-contextualization" of training places.

Increasing research output and impact through publication of DClinPsy research activity at the University of Hertfordshire

This exploratory study considers research published by staff and trainee clinical psychologists from the University of Hertfordshire (UH) Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) programme. This was done to reflect on which group is most often the first author, where the work is published, and the impact potential of this research output.The study employed both quantitative and qualitative enquiry. The quantitative aspect of the study provided descriptive information regarding known publications between January 2015 and October 2022. The qualitative aspect of the study used a questionnaire to find out about dissemination experiences of alumni. The programme prodnced 166 publications during the time period evaluated, an average of 20.8 publications per year. ‘Original Articles’ were the most popular type of publication, with a mean jonenal impact factor of 2.322. Trainee clinical psychologists were most often the first author on publications.The findings show production of research output via publications within journals that, on average, have an impact factor in line with the top 40–60 per cent of psychology journals. The level of output should continue to grow as a result of the increase in commissioned training places. However, there is more that the programme can do to support quality academic dissemination and recommendations for programme development are made. Trainee’s experiences and recommendations for future aspiring publishers are considered as well as a critique of the study itself.

Drivers and barriers of implementing a dual VET programme in Nepal

PurposeThe authors analyse drivers and barriers of implementing and scaling-up a pilot project of a dual vocational and education programme in Nepal.Design/methodology/approachThe 5C protocol distinguishes five categories of drivers and barriers of education reforms: commitment, capacity, clients, content and context. The authors build on the 5C protocol to develop a qualitative empirical framework based on semi-structured interviews amongst stakeholders.FindingsThe results show that involved actors are committed. Capacity in terms of available resources also represents an implementation driver, but companies lack information about the programme. Consequently, industry associations should receive a more prominent role in the motivation of companies to provide training places. The content category is the most challenging implementation barrier because the programme represents a substantial change, compared to the current vocational education and training (VET) programmes in Nepal.Originality/valueFirst, the authors propose a framework for a qualitative content analysis to analyse the drivers and barriers of implementing and scaling-up education reforms. Second, the authors provide novel information about drivers and barriers of an education reform in Nepal.

Jalons pour une historiographie de l’aire traductologique francophone

MILESTONES FOR A HISTORIOGRAPHY OF THE FRANCOPHONE TRANSLATION STUDIES FIELDFirst, we identify the period before traductologie and then the issues of a historiography of translation studies, before grasping the debates around the term “translation studies” in the 1970s, in particular the motivations of the various equivalents suggested for Translation Studies (TS). In a second step, we refer to the precursors (1950s-1960s) and the pioneers (1980s and 1990s) of this French-language translation studies: what names emerge from this recent period and how have they advanced the reflection? Then we turn our attention to the problem of the translation of TS into French and translation studies into English. Finally, in order to define the socio-institutional dimension of the discipline, we study the parameters and factors that have favored and still favor this French-speaking translation studies, such as associations, training places and programs, recruitment bodies, as well as certain channels of dissemination (doctoral schools, research teams, journals, collections). Our final question focuses on the direct and indirect influences of French-speaking researchers in the humanities and social sciences on TS and translation studies. In conclusion, we focus on the notion of a “French-speaking translation area” and consider its relevance for a historiography in the making.

‘A place for training, not for competition’: negotiations of competition and agency among long‐distance runners in Kenya

AbstractKenyan long‐distance runners have for decades famously dominated international athletic competitions. Most of the aspiring runners live and train in the highlands of northwest Kenya, in Elgeyo Marakwet County, where they have access to competitive peer groups of budding athletes and an elaborate infrastructure of camps, coaches, and managers. The most promising and successful ones travel abroad to take part in international races, only to quickly return and continue training in the ‘county of champions’. Meanwhile, Kenya is undergoing a rapid transformation, envisioned by the government's development plan, which promises to transform it into a ‘globally competitive and prosperous country’. On the surface, competition is a self‐explanatory notion that drives the transnational sports industry and the state's development plan. However, ethnography of the county's capital, Iten, and its community of athletes reveals tensions: Kenyans take up, negotiate, appropriate, and challenge meanings of competition offered by the state and the sports industry on ecological, gendered, and moral grounds. Ethnography of ideologies of competition in Iten, conceptualized as moral, aesthetic, and gendered projects, complicates accounts of competition as a tool for global neoliberal governance. It also provides an alternative to analyses of African subjects’ agency in global circulation of capital, people, and ideas, namely analyses subsumed under signs of marginality, dependence, and subjection.

The influence of government policies on the nurse practitioner and physician assistant workforce in the Netherlands, 2000–2022: a multimethod approach study

BackgroundMany countries are looking for ways to increase nurse practitioner (NP) and physician assistant/associate (PA) deployment. Countries are seeking to tackle the pressing issues of increasing healthcare demand, healthcare costs, and medical doctor shortages. This article provides insights into the potential impact of various policy measures on NP/PA workforce development in the Netherlands.MethodsWe applied a multimethod approach study using three methods: 1) a review of government policies, 2) surveys on NP/PA workforce characteristics, and 3) surveys on intake in NP/PA training programs.ResultsUntil 2012, the annual intake into NP and PA training programs was comparable to the number of subsidized training places. In 2012, a 131% increase in intake coincided with extending the legal scope of practice of NPs and PAs and substantially increasing subsidized NP/PA training places. However, in 2013, the intake of NP and PA trainees decreased by 23% and 24%, respectively. The intake decreased in hospitals, (nursing) home care, and mental healthcare, coinciding with fiscal austerity in these sectors. We found that other policies, such as legal acknowledgment, reimbursement, and funding platforms and research, do not consistently coincide with NP/PA training and employment trends. The ratios of NPs and PAs to medical doctors increased substantially in all healthcare sectors from 3.5 and 1.0 per 100 full-time equivalents in medical doctors in 2012 to 11.0 and 3.9 in 2022, respectively. For NPs, the ratios vary between 2.5 per 100 full-time equivalents in medical doctors in primary care and 41.9 in mental healthcare. PA-medical doctor ratios range from 1.6 per 100 full-time equivalents in medical doctors in primary care to 5.8 in hospital care.ConclusionsThis study reveals that specific policies coincided with NP and PA workforce growth. Sudden and severe fiscal austerity coincided with declining NP/PA training intake. Furthermore, governmental training subsidies coincided and were likely associated with NP/PA workforce growth. Other policy measures did not consistently coincide with trends in intake in NP/PA training or employment. The role of extending the scope of practice remains to be determined. The skill mix is shifting toward an increasing share of medical care provided by NPs and PAs in all healthcare sectors.

Growing a rural family physician workforce: The contributions of rural background and rural place of residency training.

To determine the distinct influences of rural background and rural residency training on rural practice choice among family physicians. We used a subset of The RTT Collaborative rural residency list and longitudinal data on family physicians from the American Board of Family Medicine National Graduate Survey (NGS; three cohorts, 2016-2018) and American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS). We conducted a logistic regression, computing predictive marginals to assess associations of background and residency location with physician practice location 3 years post-residency. We merged NGS data with residency type-rural or urban-and practice location with AMCAS data on rural background. Family physicians from a rural background were more likely to choose rural practice (39.2%, 95% CI = 35.8, 42.5) than those from an urban background (13.8%, 95% CI = 12.5, 15.0); 50.9% (95% CI = 43.0, 58.8) of trainees in rural residencies chose rural practice, compared with 18.0% (95% CI = 16.8, 19.2) of urban trainees. Increasing rural programs for training residents from both rural and urban backgrounds, as well as recruiting more rural students to medical education, could increase the number of rural family physicians.

“I’m almost opioid-a-phobic”: family medicine residents’ perceptions of enhancing opioid analgesic and agonist treatment training in a Canadian setting

ABSTRACT Purpose As deaths from the illicit drug poisoning crisis continue to rise in Canada, increasing the number of healthcare professionals qualified to effectively prescribe opioids could be beneficial. The willingness of family medicine residents to undertake structured training in prescribing opioids for Opioid Agonist Treatment (OAT) and pain management have not been well described. Materials and methods Family medicine residents (n = 20) in British Columbia, Canada, were asked about their experience with and willingness to enrol in OAT training. Informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, data were analysed thematically using NVivo software. Results Four themes were identified: (1) challenges to training implementation, (2) feelings and attitudes on prescribing practices, (3) helpful learning spaces and places of substance use training, and (4) recommendations for implementing training. Preparedness, exposure, and supportive learning environments for substance use education increased willingness to pursue OAT accreditation, while ineffective learning experiences, mixed feelings about opioid prescribing, and lack of protected time were the most common reasons for unwillingness. Conclusions Protected time and a range of clinical experiences appear to facilitate residents’ willingness to complete OAT and opioid training. Implementation strategies to enhance the uptake of OAT accreditation in family medicine residency must be prioritised.

A survey of liver ablation amongst UK interventional radiologists

To characterise training for, and conduct of, image-guided liver tumour ablation amongst UK interventional radiologists. A web-based survey of British Society of Interventional Radiology members was carried out between 31 August to 1 October 2022. Twenty-eight questions were designed, covering four domains: (1) respondent background, (2) training, (3) current practice, and (4) operator technique. One hundred and six responses were received, with an 87% completion rate and an approximate response rate of 13% of society members. All UK regions were represented, with the majority from London (22/105, 21%). Seventy-two out of 98 (73%) were either extremely or very interested in learning about liver ablation during training, although levels of exposure varied widely, and 37/103 (36%) had no exposure. Performed numbers of cases also varied widely, between 1-10 cases and >100 cases per operator annually. All (53/53) used microwave energy, and most routinely used general anaesthesia (47/53, 89%). Most 33/53 (62%) did not have stereotactic navigation system, and 25/51(49%) always, 18/51 (35%) never, and 8/51(16%) sometimes gave contrast medium (mean 40, SD 32%) after procedures. Fusion software to judge ablation completeness was never used by 86% (43/55), sometimes used by 9% (5/55), and always used by 13% (7/55) of respondents. Although there are high levels of interest in image-guided liver ablation amongst UK interventional radiologists, training arrangements, operator experience, and procedural technique vary widely. As image-guided liver ablation evolves, there is a growing need to standardise training and techniques, and develop the evidence base to ensure high-quality oncological outcomes.