A variety of assessment instruments have been developed with the aim of improving the use of feedback on observed performance in the workplace [1]. Literature shows that feedback should preferably be specific and clear, and more recently the importance of reflection on feedback has been emphasized as well. Reflection should lead to a dialogue between trainer and trainee, aimed at better process...

This study attempted to identify the attitudes of psychiatric trainees and their trainers towards formalized teaching programmes, using a structured proforma. Both the trainers and trainees did see eye to eye on several aspects of training. A majority of the respondents felt that teaching programmes were indeed useful but opted for fewer programmes, with more variety, broader coverage, interdis...

Objective This pilot study examined the eff ectiveness and trainer skills of the fi rst lay trainers with migraine. Methods In a stepwise training program eight lay trainers with migraine participated in a behavioural management training (BT) aimed at the prevention of migraine attacks by proactive relaxation and trigger management. After successful reduction of their migraine attacks, three la...

BACKGROUND There is concern about the educational impact and possible stress on registrars of new out-of-hours co-operatives. AIM To compare the confidence in managing out-of-hours problems of registrars in traditional on-call rotas and co-operatives with that of their trainers. To determine how frequently registrars discussed problems out-of-hours with their trainers, and to compare the refe...

BACKGROUND The Understanding Group and Leader (UGL), provided by the Swedish National Defense College and mentored by UGL-trainers, is one of the most popular management programs among civilians in Sweden. However, there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding the training. We used the affective profile model (i.e., the combination of positive, PA, and negative affect, NA) to mapp important ...

INTRODUCTION Worldwide Family Medicine has gained an important place in the undergraduate medical curriculum over the last few decades and general practices have become training centers for students. Exposure to patients early in the disease process, out patient management of common problems, follow up of chronic diseases and psychosocial aspects of health and disease are educational advantages...

This communication presents part of an international project focused on the work of trainers from an ergonomics perspective. The objective is to identify in the French vocational training system the various types of job status of trainers and their impact on working conditions and health. In order to explore this issue, we met with 11 trainers, all volunteers, working in the music or human reso...

Background: CrossFit is a large, growing force in the fitness community. Currently, Level 1 and 2 CrossFit certification classes do not include nutrition education. The purpose of this study was to identify sports nutrition knowledge, perceptions, resources, and advice given by Certified CrossFit Trainers. Methods: An online questionnaire that measured these four constructs was placed on a priv...