Devising a training programme and reviewing the lessons identified during contingency operations on board the Role 3 Maritime platform

2015 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-112
Author(s):  
AM Clarkson
Keyword(s):  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Specific Training

AbstractThe deployment of the Primary Casualty Receiving Facility (PCRF) to Sierra Leone in October 2014 in support of Operation GRITROCK was a contingency operation that required a very specific training programme. This article discusses the training and how it evolved beyond its original remit into a programme used as a management tool to meet the needs of the staff. The result was the implementation of a comprehensive package from which lessons can be drawn and used when planning future operations.

scholarly journals In-match physical demands on elite Japanese rugby union players using a global positioning system

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e000659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hayato Yamamoto ◽  
Masanori Takemura ◽  
Junta Iguchi ◽  
Misato Tachibana ◽  
Junzo Tsujita ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Positioning System ◽  
High Velocity ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Rugby Union ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Positioning System ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Physical Demands ◽  
Global Positioning ◽  
Training Programmes

ObjectivesOur aim of this study was to quantify the physical demands of elite rugby union players by each position as a step towards designing position-specific training programme using a Global Positioning System/accelerometer system.MethodsThis study was performed as a retrospective observational study. Data were obtained from 45 official matches. The sample size used for the analysis was 298. The per-match total distances, accelerations and impacts were calculated and statistically compared for the forwards and backs and for individual positions.ResultsTotal distances for the forwards and backs were 5731.1±507.8 and 6392.1±646.8 m, respectively. The high-velocity running distances (>18.0 km/hour) covered by the forwards and backs were 317.4±136.9 and 715.0±242.9 m, respectively. The number of accelerations (>1.5 m/s2) for the forwards and backs were 76.3±18.9 and 100.8±19.6 times, respectively, and the number of high impacts (>10 g) were 48.0±46.9 and 35.6±28.3 times for the forwards and backs, respectively. All characteristics were significantly different between the forwards and backs (p<0.05). The per-position characteristics were also calculated. Within the backs, scrum half (SH) and wingers (WTBs) covered high-velocity running significantly higher distance than fly-half (SH d=2.571, WTBs d=1.556) and centres (SH d=1.299, WTBs d=0.685) (p<0.05).ConclusionBy clarifying the physical demands according to the positions, it will be possible to create optimised position-specific training programmes.

scholarly journals The beneficial effects of dryland training on prepubertal swimmers – a case study

2021 ◽  
pp. 338-347
Keyword(s):  
Training Programme ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Beneficial Effects

Abstract. Dryland training is an important part of any competitive swimmer’s programme. However, this non-specific training is usually neglected in prepubertal swimmers, its importance being recognised more often in junior and senior swimmers. This paper is a case study regarding the beneficial effects that a well-developed and suitable dryland training programme can have on a prepubertal swimmer’s results. The participant in this case study was a Romanian male swimmer born in 2010, who got the highest score at the National Championships in 2020. The detailed dryland programme (developed by the author of the current study) was followed by the athlete for a period of 7 months. The implementation of this programme took place between two national championships (October 2020 - June 2021). The specific objectives were: winning the title of national champion in 50-meter butterfly and making a progress of 2 seconds; ranking among the top three swimmers in 100-meter freestyle and making a progress of 4 seconds. After applying the programme, the athlete made a progress of 2.57 seconds and won first place in 50-meter butterfly. In 100-meter freestyle, he made a progress of 6.34 seconds and won second place. This paper emphasises the beneficial effects of an organised dryland training programme and also proposes a model of such a plan that can be followed by prepubertal swimmers.

Lessons identified in delivering an orthopaedic training course in Freetown, Sierra Leone as part of the NIHR Global Health Research Group FIXT trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 105 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-166
Author(s):  
W S Bolton ◽  
A J H Howard ◽  
A C W Santos ◽  
T J Chippendale ◽  
I Bundu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Medical Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Global Health Research ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Ilizarov Frame ◽  
Tibia Fractures ◽  
Orthopaedic Training ◽  
The Military

AbstractAimsThere are many challenges in delivering an orthopaedic training programme in Sierra Leone, West Africa, including human resource and equipment constraints. We provide a reflective analysis of adaptive strategies to overcome these.MethodsAn orthopaedic surgical training course was delivered in preparation for a clinical trial in Connaught Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone. The trial examines the implementation of Ilizarov frame fixation for tibia fractures in adults.ResultsWhilst it is possible to deliver a high-quality course in Sierra Leone, a significant amount of prior planning and preparation, including adaptive and contingency strategies, is required to achieve the desired outcome.ConclusionsWith the Royal Navy increasing its global reach, including deployment of new aircraft carriers, there are increasing opportunities to deliver medical training in low and middle-income countries in both the military and civilian sector. We believe this article may be useful for service and civilian practitioners intending to deliver education and training around the world.

scholarly journals Impact of a specific training programme on the neuromodulation of pain in female patient with fibromyalgia (DouFiSport): a 24-month, controlled, randomised, double-blind protocol

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e023742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anais Le Fur Bonnabesse ◽  
Mathilde Cabon ◽  
Gildas L’Heveder ◽  
Aurélie Kermarrec ◽  
Bertrand Quinio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Quality ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Pain Modulation ◽  
Stress Axis ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Control Mechanisms ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Female Patients

IntroductionThe main symptom of fibromyalgia (FM) is diffuse pain. There is currently no aetiological treatment for FM. However, all pain associations and best practice guidelines strongly advocate the practice of aerobic physical activity to improve the symptoms of FM subjects. The mechanisms of dysfunctional pain are mostly central and related to stress axis dysfunction (autonomic nervous system and corticotropic axis). Our main objective is to assess the efficacy of a specific training programme on endogenous pain control mechanisms in female patients with FM. Further aims include rebalancing the autonomic neurovegetative system, improving quality of life and sleep quality, and reintegrating patients into society and work.Methods and analysis110 female patients with FM diagnosed on American College of Rheumatology 2010 criteria, aged 18–65 years and meeting inclusion conditions will be recruited and randomised into two groups (active and semiactive). The training programme will consist of three 45 min sessions per week of supervised, individualised physical activity over 2 years. Only the intensity of the exercises will differ between the two groups (moderate intensity vs low intensity).All outcome measures will be conducted at baseline (T0), after 6–9 months of training (T6–9) and after 24 months of training (T24). The primary endpoint will be an improvement of pain modulation (activation of diffuse noxious inhibitory control) evaluated by the stimulation test. The secondary endpoint will be relief of pain, anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, pain impact on life quality, and improved heart rate, blood pressure and salivary cortisol.Ethics and disseminationThis study is approved by the Committee for the Protection of Persons West VI. The results will be published in specialised scientific journals and will be presented at scientific meetings on pain and/or physical activity.Trial registration numberNCT02486965; Pre-results.

scholarly journals Evaluating sectoral training: A utility tool for Setas

2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 498-513
Author(s):  
Gregory J. Lee
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Input Data ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Skills Development ◽  
National Accounts ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Utility Analysis ◽  
Development Framework ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
And Training

The South African skills development framework has mandated Sectoral Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) to initiate sector-specific training programmes. If SETA planning is to be proactive, the evaluation and forecasting of improvements in industry outcomes from these training programmes (such as productivity or profitability metrics) should be of concern. This article pursues this end through the well-established area of decision theoretic utility analysis. It suggests a method whereby SETAs may forecast or estimate the industry gains from a given training programme. It is suggested that percentage increases in output may be the utility output of greatest interest and use to SETAs. The national accounts of South Africa are used to estimate the appropriate input data for each industry in these techniques. Other issues in application and research are also suggested.

A survey of undergraduate otolaryngology experience at Newcastle University Medical School

2006 ◽  
Vol 120 (9) ◽  
pp. 770-773 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Doshi ◽  
S Carrie
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Medical School ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Career Intention ◽  
Medical Careers ◽  
Undergraduate Experience

Introduction: Due to the ‘modernizing medical careers’ changes, doctors with a firm career intention will be able to enter a speciality-specific training programme after their foundation years.Materials and methods: A questionnaire was emailed to all 204 final year medical students at Newcastle Medical School asking about their ENT undergraduate experience and if they felt it was sufficient to consider a career in otolaryngology.Results: One hundred and forty-four completed questionnaires (71 per cent) were returned, with respondents giving the following information: 54 per cent had had a formal ENT attachment (average seven and a half days); 24/144 (17 per cent) and 60/144 (42 per cent) respectively had not attended ENT clinic or theatre; less than 50 per cent had seen common ENT operations; 12/144 (8 per cent) had never heard of a septoplasty; two-thirds (24/36) of aspiring general practitioners had never seen a tonsillectomy or grommet insertion; and only 6/30 (20 per cent) of aspiring surgeons felt their ENT experience had been enough to consider the speciality as a career.Discussion: Alternative methods of delivering an otolaryngology curriculum should be considered. We must promote otolaryngology to medical students at every opportunity.

scholarly journals Opinion and Expectations of Beneficiaries towards Training Programmes of KVKs: Gender Analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 235-243
Author(s):  
. Sulekha ◽  
Kamlesh Kumar Yadav ◽  
Dileep Gupta ◽  
Prem Nath ◽  
Arun Kumar Rajbhar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Women ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Gender Analysis ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Eastern Zone ◽  
Western Zone ◽  
Training Programmes

Study was conducted to know the opinion and expectations of beneficiaries towards training programmes of KVKs in Haryana. Agro climatically Haryana is divided into two zones i.e., western and eastern zone. Based on the year of establishment, four KVKs two each funded by ICAR from western and eastern zone of Haryana, functioning for the last five years and where maximum number of rural women participated in their training programmes were selected. These KVKs were Bhiwani and Fatehabad from western zone, Rohtak and Jhajjar from eastern zone. The opinion of male and female beneficiaries were studied through five specific aspects of training viz., training programme, course content, time and duration, physical facilities, evaluation and supporting activities. For analyzing the expectations of the beneficiaries, a schedule was developed. Results revealed that out of both the zones, majority of male and female beneficiaries had high opinion level about all the four specific training aspects viz; training programme (26.0% male and 20.5% female), course content (24.0% male and 21.5% female), time and duration (22.5% male, 20.0% female) and physical facilities (26.0% male and 26.5% female). In case of evaluation and supporting activities where they had medium (27.5% male and 19.5% female) level of opinion regarding training programmes. Overall level of opinion of respondents towards training programmes was medium (26.0% male and 20.5% female) followed by high (24.5% male and16.5% female) and low (7.0% male and 5.5% female). Whereas, level of expectation of beneficiaries for training programmes was high (33.0% male and 21.5% female) followed by medium (20.5% male and 15.0% female) and low (4.5% male and 5.5% female).

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