...much of this research lacks the application of basic training principles such as individualisation and progressive overload, and consideration of the participant experience. ...whether this novel ...training modality is being optimised and if it is feasible in the real-world is unclear. All participants randomised with baseline assessments were included in intention-to-treat analysis using linear mixed effects models. Considering physical performance, maximal oxygen uptake increased across the intervention with no difference between groups, as was also observed for the mean power of the physical training sessions.
Introduction: The transition to competency-based surgical training mandates changes to residency workload. Both actual composition and the perception of resident workload should be considerations in ...program design. Methods: A web-based survey was distributed to faculty and residents in a Canadian general surgery residency program. Questions pertaining to perception of current resident workload (as a percentage of daytime workload), optimal resident workload and educational value (linear scale 0-10) of various components of resident workload were included. Workload categories included 5 task categories. Responses were compared with a 660-hour resident workload observation data set. Results: Seventeen residents and 16 faculty completed the survey (74% and 67% participation). Residents perceived that substantially less time was allocated to educational activities than faculty (median 10% interquartile range (IQR) 5%-10% v. 15% IQR 10%-20%, p < 0.001, observed 7.7%). There were no significant differences in perception of time allocated to direct patient care (DPC), indirect patient care (IPC), downtime or transit tasks. Both groups underestimated the amount of time spent on IPC (resident perception 20% IQR 12% -30%, faculty 18% IQR 10%-29%, observed 32%). When asked to describe an ideal workload, residents felt that more time should spent on DPC tasks (60% IQR 50%-70% v. 50% IQR 40%-60%, p = 0.037, observed 44%) and less on IPC tasks (10% IQR 10%-14% v. 10% 10%-25%, p = 0.037, observed 31%) than faculty. Residents and faculty agreed on the high value of DPC and educational activities and the low value of downtime and transit tasks. Residents felt that IPC tasks were less valuable than faculty (4 IQR 2-6 v. 7 IQR 6-8.2,p < 0.001). Conclusion: Surgical residents and faculty agree on the importance of dedicated educational activities, but faculty overestimate education as a proportion of workload. Both groups underestimate IPC, which faculty perceive as of greater value than residents. This information can guide resident training program design and be used to bridge gaps between resident and faculty perceptions of resident workload.
This study investigates the relationship between workload, leadership and turnover intention among personnel in the Taiwanese Army, with leadership as a mediator. The research subjects are personnel ...from the grassroots battalion units of the army, with a total of 415 valid responses collected. The collected data were statistically analyzed using descriptive analysis, reliability and validity analysis, discriminant validity analysis, correlation analysis, regression analysis, and Sobel test to understand the associations between workload, leadership and turnover intention. The findings reveal that workload has a significant positive impact on turnover intention, while it has a significant negative impact on leadership. Leadership in turn, exhibits a significant negative impact on turnover intention, with partial mediating effects. The emphasis of this research lies in fostering open communication between supervisors and subordinates, fair task allocation, adequate support and the establishment of a positive work environment and atmosphere to mitigate turnover intention among personnel. Subsequent recommendations are proposed for relevant military authorities and scholars to consider.
Since the introduction of the revalidation process last year, greater emphasis has been placed on what you can learn by reflecting on your practice. The idea is not just to complete the necessary ...paperwork to retain your registration, but to engage in a process of continuous enquiry so that you can identify potential changes, improvements or knowledge gaps.
You asked your Readers' Panel what can be done to reduce student attrition (20 September). Nursing isn't for everyone and some students leave because they realise that.
Evidence Based Library and Information Practice (EBLIP), a peer reviewed open access journal published since 2006, seeks to fill a position of Associate Editor (Research Articles). The successful ...candidate will be expected to begin their role by September 2021 and serve a three-year term (with possibility of renewal). This person will share the workload with a second Associate Editor. The ideal candidate for Associate Editor (Research Articles) will be well-versed in evidence based practice and research methods. This position requires dedicated time on a regular basis, and it is therefore essential that interested persons ensure available time to devote to this position prior to applying. It is estimated that the workload is approximately 15+ hours per month.
Citation: Carvalho S, Leite J, Galdo-Álvarez S, Gonçalves ÓF (2012) Correction: Psychophysiological Correlates of Sexually and Non-Sexually Motivated Attention to Film Clips in a Workload Task. No ...competing interests declared.
BackgroundThe loaded countermovement jump (CMJ) is a variation on the normal CMJ (bodyweight-only), used routinely in sport settings as a measure of neuromuscular fatigue (NMF). Although commonplace, ...the CMJ variables that are most sensitive to NMF remain somewhat unclear.PurposeThe aim of this study was to examine the relationship between changes in workload and changes in the loaded CMJ; specifically, to determine its suitability for assessment of NMF.MethodsEighteen professional rugby union players performed loaded CMJ tests on seven occasions over the course of thirteen weeks, during an English top-flight season. Eight CMJ variables were measured, assessing different aspects of the CMJ. Workload was measured by GPS total distance and was the sum of the previous week’s data, recorded in on-field training and match-play. Spearman’s rank-order correlations were calculated to identify the relationship between changes in workload and changes in loaded CMJ variables.ResultsNo significant relationships were found between loaded CMJ variables and workload with no lag or workload lagged one week. Significant relationships were found between workload lagged 2 weeks and flight time/contact time (FT-CT; rs =-0.35; p =0.04) and time to peak power (TtPP; rs =0.35; p=0.05).ConclusionThis study suggests loaded CMJ is not a suitable test to monitor acute changes to NMF. However, results also indicate that FT-CT and TtPP, are associated with changes in workload lagged 2-weeks. Therefore, certain CMJ variables may prove useful to help prescribe alterations to athlete training plans following periods of heavy workload.
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