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This book will be on the test : the study skills revolution
\"This Book Will Be on the Test helps students make the most of their college investment by solving their academic, motivational, and career concerns with study skills, teaches students how to earn better grades in less time and shows parents what they can expect from their kids' college experiences\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Associations Between Waiting Times, Service Times, and Patient Satisfaction in an Endocrinology Outpatient Department
The issue of long patient waits has attracted increasing public attention due to the negative effects of waiting on patients’ satisfaction with health care. The present study examined the associations between actual waiting time, perceived acceptability of waiting time, actual service time, perceived acceptability of service time, actual visit duration, and the level of patient satisfaction with care. We conducted a cross-sectional time study and questionnaire survey of endocrinology outpatients visiting a major teaching hospital in China. Our results show that actual waiting time was negatively associated with patient satisfaction regarding several aspects of the care they received. Also, patients who were less satisfied with the sociocultural atmosphere and the identity-oriented approach to their care tended to perceive the amounts of time they spent waiting and receiving care as less acceptable. It is not always possible to prevent dissatisfaction with waiting, or to actually reduce waiting times by increasing resources such as increased staffing. However, several improvements in care services can be considered. Our suggestions include providing clearer, more transparent information to keep patients informed about the health care services that they may receive, and the health care professionals who are responsible for those services. We also suggest that care providers are encouraged to continue to show empathy and respect for patients, that patients are provided with private areas where they can talk with health professionals and no one can overhear, and that hospital staff treat the family members or friends who accompany patients in a courteous and friendly way.
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Learning how to learn : how to succeed in school without spending all your time studying
\"In this ... book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. [The] book explains why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process, how to avoid 'rut think' in order to think outside the box, why having a poor memory can be a good thing, the value of metaphors in developing understanding, [and how] to stop procrastinating\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Evaluation and improvement process in quality of service: case studies of restaurants in Manabí
The objective of this research is to evaluate the quality of restaurant services of Manabí, a local offer of Ecuador; as a basis for systematic improvement. Through a descriptive, non-experimental and cross-sectional study; Difference 5 of the Servqual Model was contextualized, adding the aspects of convenience of schedules, attractiveness and understanding of the menu, value for money; among others; which integrated with improvement tools through time study, constitutes the main contribution of the study. Its application in two Manabí restaurants allowed the validation of the usefulness of the proposed instrument for the evaluation and improvement of the quality of restaurants in the Manabí context. In the case of a traditional restaurant, a reduction in service times was achieved by determining effective service standards during peak hours; In the modern one, the need for differentiation strategies based on age is established.
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Surefire tips to improve your organization skills
\"Readers get straightforward tips on organizational skills that are applied to the home environment, in the classroom, and on the job. Also includes a self-quiz on planning and steps for goal setting, creating a study environment, forming a study group, evaluating time management, prioritizing tasks, and eliminating old habits that impede success.\"--Provided by publisher.
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Assessment of preparation time with fully-liquid versus non-fully liquid paediatric hexavalent vaccines. A time and motion study
Simplified vaccine preparation steps would save time and reduce potential immunisation errors. The aim of the study was to assess vaccine preparation time with fully-liquid hexavalent vaccine (DTaP-IPV-HB-PRP-T, Sanofi Pasteur MSD) versus non-fully liquid hexavalent vaccine that needs reconstitution (DTPa-HBV-IPV/Hib, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals).
Ninety-six Health Care Professionals (HCPs) participated in a randomised, cross-over, open-label, time and motion study in Belgium (2014). HCPs prepared each vaccine in a cross-over manner with a wash-out period of 3–5min. An independent nurse assessed preparation time and immunisation errors by systematic review of the videos. HCPs satisfaction and preference were evaluated by a self-administered questionnaire.
Average preparation time was 36s for the fully-liquid vaccine and 70.5s for the non-fully liquid vaccine. The time saved using the fully-liquid vaccine was 34.5s (p≤0.001). On 192 preparations, 57 immunisation errors occurred: 47 in the non-fully liquid vaccine group (including one missing reconstitution of Hib component), 10 in the fully-liquid vaccine group. 71.9% of HCPs were very or somewhat satisfied with the ease of handling of both vaccines; 66.7% and 67.7% were very or somewhat satisfied with speed of preparation in the fully-liquid vaccine and the non-fully liquid vaccine groups, respectively. Almost all HCPs (97.6%) stated they would prefer the use of the fully-liquid vaccine in their daily practice.
Preparation of a fully-liquid hexavalent vaccine can be completed in half the time necessary to prepare a non-fully liquid vaccine. The simplicity of the fully-liquid hexavalent vaccine preparation helps optimise reduction of immunisation errors.
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Application of predetermined motion and time system in sewing automat to enhance the productivity and operator utilisation
PurposeAutomation and the new buzzword, “Industry 4.0”, have dominated the media headlines in recent months. In this scenario, apparel manufacturers should not only install automatic machines but also standardise them based on specific industry requirements, and precise measures are required for daily target demands.Design/methodology/approachThis study demonstrates the application of Predetermined Motion and Time System (PMTS) tools in various automatic and semiautomatic machines to obtain higher productivity and the highest utilisation percentage of operator and automats between the 1:1 and 1:2 man vs machine configuration models. In this study, timeSSD® was used to calculate the micro motions of humans. In addition, a video annotation and modelling software Tracker was used to calculate high-speed machine movements with loading frames of 30 FPS.FindingsAfter the implementation of PMTS tools, it was found that for a 1:1 man vs machine configuration, the operator utilisation is 75% per shift and the operator idle time is 50% per cycle time, and the operator is sitting idle for 2 h per 8 h of shift. So, there is scope to improve the utilisation and idle time of operator.Research limitations/implicationsWith the PMTS software, an industrial engineer professional with knowledge of the micromotion economy can only calculate micromotion.Originality/valueExploring the first time in the world to establish standard allowed minute (SAM) of a partly automated single-unit sewing machine with partial human intervention and a semiautomatic machine. Theoretical underpinnings indicate that manufacturers use the experience to determine the SAM of any operation over time, necessitating this work to calculate standard minutes automatically.
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‘Conducting Research Amidst Hustle and Bustle’: A Qualitative Study of the Research Challenges Faced by Part‐Time Nursing Postgraduates
Aim To explore the research challenges and experiences faced by part‐time postgraduate nursing students and reveal the underlying reasons behind these challenges. Design A descriptive qualitative study design was applied in this study. Methods Fourteen part‐time postgraduate nursing students were recruited using a combination of purposeful sampling and snowball sampling. Data were collected via in‐depth semi structured interviews and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative studies (COREQ): 32‐item checklist was used to report this study. Results Two main themes and six subthemes were identified. The first theme revealed that part‐time postgraduate nursing students ‘conducting research amidst hustle and bustle’. Conflicting commitments, time and space constraints that weakened interpersonal research support, and difficulty in meditating on research were the main challenges they faced in the research process. The second theme described part‐time postgraduate nursing students' experiences of ‘perplexity’ about nursing research, including differences from expectations, self‐doubt and a painful process. Compared to full‐time postgraduate nursing students, part‐time postgraduate nursing students faced unique research challenges that impacted their physical, mental and academic completion. Students, nursing educators and healthcare facility administrators should be aware of these challenges and experiences, and all three should work together to address them. Part‐time postgraduate nursing students need to improve their time management and other skills to ensure learning engagement and efficiency. Nursing educators should guide students through transformative learning at critical junctures for research challenges. Collaboration between schools and healthcare organisations to create supportive environments for part‐time postgraduate nursing students needs to be further explored. Patient or Public Contribution One interviewee participated in the design of the interview guide, and 14 part‐time postgraduate nursing students expressed their challenges and experiences in the nursing research process. Thanks to them for sharing, enabling researchers to access the data and analyse it.
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A time motion study of manual versus artificial intelligence methods for wound assessment
This time-motion study explored the amount of time clinicians spent on wound assessments in a real-world environment using wound assessment digital application utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) vs. manual methods. The study also aimed at comparing the proportion of captured quality wound images on the first attempt by the assessment method.
Clinicians practicing at Valley Wound Center who agreed to join the study were asked to record the time needed to complete wound assessment activities for patients with active wounds referred for a routine evaluation on the follow-up days at the clinic. Assessment activities included: labelling wounds, capturing images, measuring wounds, calculating surface areas, and transferring data into the patient's record.
A total of 91 patients with 115 wounds were assessed. The average time to capture and access wound image with the AI digital tool was significantly faster than a standard digital camera with an average of 62 seconds (P<0.001). The digital application was significantly faster by 77% at accurately measuring and calculating the wound surface area with an average of 45.05 seconds (P<0.001). Overall, the average time to complete a wound assessment using Swift was significantly faster by 79%. Using the AI application, the staff completed all steps in about half of the time (54%) normally spent on manual wound evaluation activities. Moreover, acquiring acceptable wound image was significantly more likely to be achieved the first time using the digital tool than the manual methods (92.2% vs. 75.7%, P<0.004).
Using the digital assessment tool saved significant time for clinicians in assessing wounds. It also successfully captured quality wound images at the first attempt.
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