Article
Sport Sciences
Michael J. Duncan, Clarice Martins, Paulo Felipe Ribeiro Bandeira, Johann Issartel, Cameron Peers, Sarahjane Belton, Noel E. O'Connor, Stephen Behan
Summary: This study examined the internal structure and validity of the TGMD-3 in primary school aged children. The two-factor model (locomotion and object control) with seven skills presented excellent indexes, demonstrating that a short version of the TGMD-3 is a valid measure of FMS in this population.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anil Kamat, Condell Eastmond, Yuanyuan Gao, Arun Nemani, Erim Yanik, Lora Cavuoto, Matthew Hackett, Jack Norfleet, Steven Schwaitzberg, Suvranu De, Xavier Intes
Summary: This study presents a fNIRS dataset acquired on mobile subjects performing FLS tasks in a laboratory environment. Relevant information and FLS scores are provided to facilitate the use of this open-access dataset.
Review
Sport Sciences
Luca Oppici, Frederike Marie Stell, Till Utesch, Carl T. T. Woods, Lawrence Foweather, James R. R. Rudd
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis and found that screen-based technology that requires active engagement from children can promote the development of foundational movement skills. This finding could reshape the perception of digital screen-based technology and its role in children's lives.
SPORTS MEDICINE-OPEN
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Cain C. T. Clark, Maria Cristina Bisi, Michael J. Duncan, Rita Stagni
Summary: This review provides an overview of technology-based methods for evaluating fine and gross motor skills in children, suggesting that these skills can be quantitatively estimated using wearable- and/or laboratory-based technology. The review also emphasizes the need for large-scale studies to validate the accuracy, repeatability, and usability of these approaches through interdisciplinary collaborations and transparent reporting practices.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Suryeon Ryu, Jung Eun Lee, Wenxi Liu, Daniel J. McDonough, Zan Gao
Summary: The study found that there were no bidirectional relationships between the variables in preschoolers, but significant gender differences were observed in each cross-lagged model.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anne R. den Uil, Hemke van Doorn, Mandy Schweitzer, Mirka Janssen, Ron H. J. Scholte, Vincent Busch
Summary: The COVID-19 lockdowns in the Netherlands did not negatively affect the motor skill development of young children in the study. However, there were individual differences in the impact of lockdowns on motor skill development, which should be closely monitored in the future.
Article
Sport Sciences
Lisa M. M. Barnett, Gavin Abbott, Natalie Lander, Boris Jidovtseff, Nicola D. D. Ridgers
Summary: Promoting swimming and water safety is crucial for public health. The Pictorial Scale of Perceived Water Competence (PSPWC) assesses children's perceived competence in swimming scenarios. The study selected four critical scenarios from PSPWC and found moderate positive correlations between perceived skill and actual swim competence. The PSPWC-short form appears to be a valid screening assessment tool.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Hermundur Sigmundsson, Karl M. Newell, Remco Polman, Monika Haga
Summary: This study found that MABC and TMC tests can detect different properties of children's motor competence, with MABC's factors dominating the first principal component and TMC's factors dominating the second principal component. The results of both tests indicate that children learning motor skills show more specificity rather than generality.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Zhaorong He, Wen Sun
Summary: In this study, competence-based skill functions are examined, which involve the transformation between observable and invisible elements, and algorithms are designed for delineating knowledge structures and reducing reducible skills.
Article
Sport Sciences
Donna Niemisto, Lisa M. Barnett, Arto Laukkanen, Asko Tolvanen, Arja Saakslahti
Summary: The study aimed to identify and analyze the perceived and actual motor competence profiles in children over a 3-year period. Through the use of various assessments, the study found that children who had low perceived motor competence in early childhood were at risk of having lower motor competence and development in middle childhood. Different profiles were observed for boys and girls at each time point. The study highlights the importance of early intervention and support for children with low perceived motor competence.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2023)
Review
Neurosciences
Goldy Yadav, Julie Duque
Summary: Humans have exceptional abilities for skilled movements and understanding of motor skill learning is important for scientific knowledge and clinical outcomes. The lack of consensus in defining skill and the increasing heterogeneity in motor learning assessments call for the identification of key features of skill to avoid misinterpretation of findings. This review highlights the historical and contemporary perspectives on skill, emphasizing characteristics such as optimal movement, speed and accuracy improvement, and reduced variability and error.
FRONTIERS IN HUMAN NEUROSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Ahmet Sansi, Sibel Nalbant, Dilara Ozer
Summary: The study found that the inclusive physical activity (IPA) program significantly improved the motor and social skills of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and without ASD. It also positively influenced the attitudes of students towards those with ASD.
JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Xiangli Gu, You Fu, Weiyun Chen, Priscila M. Tamplain, Tao Zhang, Jing Wang
Summary: This study indicated that changes in PA may lead to changes in competence beliefs towards PE, thereby influencing motor competence in children. Gender did not significantly impact this relationship.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Mona W. Schmidt, Caelan M. Haney, Karl-Friedrich Kowalewski, Vasile V. Bintintan, Mohammed Abu Hilal, Alberto Arezzo, Marcus Bahra, Marc G. Besselink, Matthias Biebl, Luigi Boni, Michele Diana, Jan H. Egberts, Lars Fischer, Nader Francis, Daniel A. Hashimoto, Daniel Perez, Marlies Schijven, Moritz Schmelzle, Marek Soltes, Lee Swanstrom, Thilo Welsch, Beat P. Muller-Stich, Felix Nickel
Summary: This study developed a reliable assessment score for hand-sewn closure of intestinal anastomoses based on international expert consensus. The score showed excellent reliability and discriminated well between different levels of expertise, providing a promising tool for evaluating surgical skills.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Christian Collet, Mahmoud El Hajj, Rawad Chaker, Bernard Bui-Xuan, Jean-Jacques Lehot, Nady Hoyek
Summary: The study found that combining motor imagery with actual training can accelerate the learning of peripheral venous catheter insertion and improve the learning effectiveness of professional skills.
BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION
(2021)
Letter
Surgery
Petrut Gogalniceanu, Nick Sevdalis, Nizam Mamode
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
(2023)
Review
Anesthesiology
F. E. Kelly, C. Frerk, C. R. Bailey, T. M. Cook, K. Ferguson, R. Flin, K. Fong, P. Groom, C. John, A. R. Lang, T. Meek, K. L. Miller, L. Richmond, N. Sevdalis, M. R. Stacey
Summary: Healthcare relies on high levels of human performance, but this is not always reliable, especially in high-pressure situations. Other safety-critical industries have successfully integrated human factors principles to improve safety, and it is possible to do the same in anaesthesia.
Article
Anesthesiology
F. E. Kelly, C. Frerk, C. R. Bailey, T. M. Cook, K. Ferguson, R. Flin, K. Fong, P. Groom, C. John, A. R. Lang, T. Meek, K. L. Miller, L. Richmond, N. Sevdalis, M. R. Stacey
Summary: Human factors is a scientific discipline used in safety critical industries to improve safety and worker well-being. The Difficult Airway Society and the Association of Anaesthetists established a Working Party to encourage the adoption of human factors science in anaesthesia. A set of 12 recommendations were formulated, focusing on design, barriers, mitigations, and education and training strategies.
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rebecca Appleton, Phoebe Barnett, Norha Vera San Juan, Elizabeth Tuudah, Natasha Lyons, Jennie Parker, Emily Roxburgh, Spyros Spyridonidis, Millie Tamworth, Minnie Worden, Melisa Yilmaz, Nick Sevdalis, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans, Justin J. J. Needle, Sonia Johnson
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the rapid adoption of telemental health care, but there are significant variations and barriers in its implementation. This review aimed to identify strategies for effective implementation and evaluate their impact.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Phoebe Averill, Charles Vincent, Gurpreet Reen, Claire Henderson, Nick Sevdalis
Summary: Patient safety problems in community-based mental health care have received less research attention compared to physical health care. This study aimed to investigate the conceptual and empirical challenges in understanding patient safety in community-based mental health care. The review found challenges in defining safety, evaluating safety in long-term care journeys, and establishing what constitutes a 'preventable' safety problem in this context.
HEALTH EXPECTATIONS
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Louise E. Smith, Julius Sim, Susan M. Sherman, Richard Amlot, Megan Cutts, Hannah Dasch, Nick Sevdalis, G. James Rubin
Summary: The study aimed to investigate symptom reporting after the first and second COVID-19 vaccine doses, attribution of symptoms to the vaccine, and factors associated with symptom reporting. It was found that after the first dose, 74.1% of participants reported at least one injection-site symptom, while 65.0% reported at least one other symptom. After the second dose, 52.9% reported at least one injection-site symptom and 43.7% reported at least one other symptom. Women and younger people were more likely to report symptoms from vaccination.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHOSOMATIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Claire Potter, Fiona Leggat, Rachel Lowe, Philip Pallmann, Muhammad Riaz, Christy Barlow, Adrian Edwards, Aloysius Niroshan Siriwardena, Nick Sevdalis, Bernadette Sewell, Jackie McRae, Jessica Fish, Maria Ines de Sousa de Abreu, Fiona Jones, Monica Busse
Summary: The LISTEN trial aims to evaluate the effects of personalized self-management support intervention on individuals living with long COVID. The study uses a randomized trial design with the LISTEN intervention group and usual care group. Data will be collected through online self-reported outcome measures. The study will assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the LISTEN intervention and conduct a detailed process evaluation.
Article
Oncology
Tayana Soukup, David Winters, Kia-Chong Chua, Philip Rowland, Jacqueline Moneke, Ted A. Skolarus, Rasiah Bharathan, Leanne Harling, Anish Bali, Viren Asher, Tasha Gandamihardja, Nick Sevdalis, James S. A. Green, Benjamin W. Lamb
Summary: This study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and the challenges faced by MDTs in decision-making, communication, and participation in MDT meetings. The findings showed that hybrid working and virtual attendance were introduced due to COVID-19 and MDTs would like to maintain these changes. However, issues related to IT, slower meetings, longer lists, and delays were identified, highlighting the need for improvement in IT infrastructure. On the positive side, virtual meetings and increased attendance/availability of clinicians were noted as outcomes of the changes. The study also found significant improvement in meeting organization and logistics, but some indication of worsening in case discussions.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Camilla Forbes, Hayley Alderson, Jill Domoney, Alexandra Papamichail, Vashti Berry, Ruth McGovern, Nick Sevdalis, Judith Rankin, Mary Newburn, Andy Healey, Abigail Easter, Margaret Heslin, Gene Feder, Kristian Hudson, Claire A. Wilson, G. J. Melendez-Torres, Louise M. Howard, Kylee Trevillion
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the implementation of healthcare-based Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (hIDVA) programmes in maternity services in England. The results showed that 69% of the surveyed trusts reported having a hIDVA programme, with 55% of them operating within maternity services. Key facilitators for implementation included staff training, communication, co-creation, and support from management. Barriers included lack of private workspace, funding issues, and recruitment challenges for hIDVA staff.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Tayana Soukup, Benjamin W. Lamb, James S. A. Green, Nick Sevdalis, Ged Murtagh
Summary: In cancer care, MDT meetings are crucial, but concerns have been raised regarding their quality. This study analyzes the dynamics of teamwork in MDT meetings, finding that surgeons initiate and respond to interactions the most, speaking 47% of the time. Cancer nurse specialists and coordinators are the least frequent initiators, speaking only 4% and 1% respectively. The study also reveals high interactivity in the meetings, with an initiator-responder ratio of 1:1.63, and an increase in verbal dysfluencies in the second half.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Stephanie J. Russ, James Green, Louise de Winter, Ellie Herrington, Archie Hughes-Hallett, Julia M. Taylor, Nick Sevdalis
Summary: In the past 30 years, there has been a significant focus on quality in international healthcare. This is due to the recognition of variations in patient outcomes caused by inconsistent implementation of evidence-based actions during patient care. Healthcare professionals have shown a growing interest in utilizing knowledge and techniques from outside the medical field to improve patient care standards. This article introduces Quality Improvement methodology and concepts to Urology departments in the UK, providing an overview of key principles and organizational support for QI work.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL UROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Louise E. Smith, Julius Sim, Megan Cutts, Hannah Dasch, Richard Amlot, Nick Sevdalis, G. James Rubin, Susan M. Sherman
Summary: This study investigated factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake, future vaccination intentions, and changes in beliefs and attitudes. The results showed that 90% of the participants had received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, 2.2% had received one dose, and 7.4% had not been vaccinated. Vaccine uptake was associated with intention to be vaccinated, social norms, perceived necessity, and safety of the vaccine. There were changes in participants' perceptions of COVID-19 and vaccine information. Therefore, targeting modifiable beliefs about the safety and effectiveness of vaccination can increase uptake.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Kristin Harris, Eirik Softeland, Asgjerd Litlere Moi, Stig Harthug, Mette Ravnoy, Anette Storesund, Elaheh Jurmy, Eli Skeie, Hilde Valen Waehle, Nick Sevdalis, Arvid Steinar Haugen
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using the two-part surgical patient safety checklist (PASC) and identifies barriers and drivers for its implementation. The results show that most surgical patients are willing and able to use PASC, but there are also some implementation challenges and facilitating factors.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Una Foye, Rebecca Appleton, Patrick Nyikavaranda, Natasha Lyons, Ceri Dare, Chris Lynch, Karen Persaud, Nafiso Ahmed, Ruth Stuart, Merle Schlief, Xia Huong, Nick Sevdalis, Luke Sheridan-Rains, Antonio Rojas-Garcia, Martin Stefan, Jeremy Clark, Alan Simpson, Sonia Johnson, Brynmor Lloyd-Evans
Summary: Mental health acute and crisis care consumes a significant portion of mental health budgets worldwide, but is often deemed unsatisfactory and difficult to access. This study aims to understand the factors that aid or hinder the implementation of innovative mental health crisis care projects in England. Findings suggest that bottom-up development, service user involvement, collaborative working, and leadership and management buy-in are key facilitators to implementation, while complexities in crisis care, workforce challenges, and resourcing issues act as barriers.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Rebecca H. Bind, Kristi Sawyer, Katie Hazelgrove, Lavinia Rebecchini, Celeste Miller, Subeyda Ahmed, Paola Dazzan, Nick Sevdalis, Ioannis Bakolis, Rachel Davis, Maria Baldellou Lopez, Anthony Woods, Nikki Crane, Manonmani Manoharan, Alexandra Burton, Hannah Dye, Tim Osborn, Lorna Greenwood, Rosie Perkins, Daisy Fancourt, Carmine M. Pariante, Carolina Estevao
Summary: This study evaluated the feasibility, clinical efficacy, and well-being outcomes of an online singing intervention for mothers with postnatal depression. The results showed that the online intervention effectively reduced depression, anxiety, and stress, and improved life satisfaction and feelings of worthwhileness.
PILOT AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES
(2023)
