Importancia de la planificación en el entrenamiento deportivo : análisis del proceso de entrenamiento en minibasket

La influencia que el entrenamiento deportivo tiene en el proceso formativo del joven jugador de baloncesto tiene una importancia vital. La consideración de principios pedagógicos a la hora del diseño de las sesiones de entrenamiento lleva a que éstas se desarrollen en un entorno que asegure la formación integral de los jugadores. Esto justifica la importancia de la planificación y control de los entrenamientos deportivos. La tecnología puede facilitar este proceso surgiendo un programa específico para este ámbito como es el “Pyc Basket”. El presente estudio tiene como objeto el análisis de las sesiones de entrenamiento diseñadas en una temporada por un entrenador de minibasket, así como mostrar la utilidad del “Pyc Basket” para la planificación y el control del entrenamiento deportivo. Los resultados muestran como el entrenador trabaja bajo una metodología alternativa al ser predominante la utilización del juego como medio, las situaciones de juego muestran una progresión siendo superior la utilización de situaciones de 1x1, se trabaja más la fase de ataque pero con una intención clara de tratar ambas y el tiempo dedicado a los contenidos tácticos es superior que el de la técnica. Son varias las aportaciones de esta herramienta al ámbito deportivo, mejorar la calidad de las sesiones de entrenamiento, favorecer las investigaciones sobre la metodología, conocimiento y formación de los entrenadores, etc. Todo ello para mejorar la formación de los jugadores y consecuentemente conseguir el éxito de este deporte.The sports training’s influence has on the educational process of a young basketball player, has a vital importance. The consideration of pedagogic principles for the design of training sessions leads them to be developed in an environment, which ensures the players’ integral formation. This justifies the importance of the planning and control of the sports training. Technology can ease this process, appearing a specific programme for this field as “Pyc Basket”. The present paper has as objective, the analysis of the designed training sessions in a season for a minibasket coach, as well as showing the usefulness of “Pyc Basket” for the planning and the control of a sports training. The results show how the coach works under an alternative method, since the use of the game as a medium is predominant; also the game situations demonstrate a progress, being the use of 1x1 situations superior. In addition, they also displayed that the attack is worked more, but with a clear intention of training both; and the time devoted to the tactical contents is greater than that of the technique. The contributions of this tool to the sports field are several, to improve the quality of training sessions, to support the researches on this methodology, knowledge and coaches’ formation, etc. Overall, all of that is to improve the formation of athletes, and consequently, to achieve the success of this sport

Are socio-demographic factors associated to burnout syndrome in police officers? A correlational meta-analysis

Abstract Burnout syndrome is considered a long term stress reaction which is seen primarily among professionals who work face-to-face with other people. Socio-demographic characteristics have been suggested as risk factors in the development of burnout, although empirical studies have yield contradictory results. The objective of the present study is to conduct a meta-analytic review of four socio-demographic factors (age, sex, marital status, and number of children) that may be correlated to burnout in police officers. These professionals have been considered a high-risk occupational group to suffer burnout due to specific characteristics of their job. We collected 43 empirical studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria: 23 on age, 32 on sex, 9 on marital status, and 4 on number of children. The bivariate correlation coefficient was used as the effect size measure. The results show that all the average effect were small, and the majority of them were not statistically significant. We can conclude that sex and age are factors to discard in the development of the burnout syndrome in police officers. We found that many studies did not report enough statistical information to estimate effect sizes. This systematic lack of information is likely to contribute finding contradictory results.Burnout syndrome is considered a long term stress reaction which is seen primarily among professionals who work face-to-face with other people. Socio-demographic characteristics have been suggested as risk factors in the development of burnout, although empirical studies have yield contradictory results. The objective of the present study is to conduct a meta-analytic review of four socio-demographic factors (age, sex, marital status, and number of children) that may be correlated to burnout in police officers. These professionals have been considered a high-risk occupational group to suffer burnout due to specific characteristics of their job. We collected 43 empirical studies that fulfilled the inclusion criteria: 23 on age, 32 on sex, 9 on marital status, and 4 on number of children. The bivariate correlation coefficient was used as the effect size measure. The results show that all the average effect were small, and the majority of them were not statistically significant. We can conclude that sex and age are factors to discard in the development of the burnout syndrome in police officers. We found that many studies did not report enough statistical information to estimate effect sizes. This systematic lack of information is likely to contribute finding contradictory results

Properties of aluminium nodules foamed with concentrated solar energy

Commercial aluminium foam filled structures and sandwich panels are available for structural applications. As alternative to these materials, small granular foamed pieces are proposed to fill structures as well as sandwich panels. On the present work, foam precursors are obtained by Powder Metallurgy (PM) route, using natural calcium carbonate as foaming agent instead of titanium hydride. Extruded precursor bars were cut into small pieces (around 4.5 mm long and 5mm in diameter). Foaming treatment was carried out on two different ways: electrical preheated furnace and by solar furnace. Foamed nodules presented a low cell size, density e.g. 0.67 g/cm3 to 0.88 g/cm3 and a height/diameter ratio between 0.72 and 0.84 as a function of precursor size. These properties depend on the foaming particle size, foaming cycle and precursor dimensions. Carbonate precursors are easily foamed by concentrated solar energy, due to the lower risk of cell collapse than with hydride precursors, resulting from cell stabilization by oxide skin formation into cells and a low degree of foamed nodules bonding

Tratamiento térmico de espumación de precursores de aluminio-silicio en horno solar de lecho fluidificado

La fabricación de espumas de aluminio de poro cerrado mediante técnicas pulvimetalúrgias, conlleva una etapa de calentamiento del material (precursor) hasta su fusión y la formación de la espuma. En el presente trabajo, como continuación de los trabajos con energía solar concentrada aplicada directamente a la espumación de precursores Al10Si+0.8%TiH2, se han sometido al tratamiento de espumación en un horno solar de lecho fluidificado con el objetivo de obtener un tratamiento en volumen más homogéneo y uniforme, de manera que se puedan determinar la viabilidad del tratamiento, el procedimiento y los tiempos de residencia necesarios para llevar a cabo este proceso de manera discontinua o preindustrial. Así se han obtenido espumas 0,68 g/cm3 de densidad sin colapso de poros o decantación de aluminio, si bien como consecuencia del calentamiento preferencial por la base del molde, las espumas obtenidas presentan un tamaño de poro ligeramente más grande en la base de la espuma

An Explanatory Model of Potential Changes in Burnout Diagnosis According to Personality Factors in Oncology Nurses

Burnout in a hospital oncology service takes place when there is a high level of interaction between nurses and patients. The aim of the present study is to identify models that will enable us to accurately classify a person at a given level within each of the three dimensions of burnout, according to the values presented for personality related explanatory variables, for a sample of 96 oncology nurses working in the regional health service of Andalusia (Spain). A quantitative, crosscutting, multicentre, descriptive study was designed, and for this purpose data on sociodemographic and personality variables and on the three dimensions of burnout were compiled. Three categorical-response logit ordinal models were used and the prognostic ratios for each level were obtained, with respect to every other level, according to possible changes in the explanatory variables considered. Certain personality factors are associated with one or more dimensions of burnout syndrome. Thus, nurses are more likely to develop high levels of burnout if they present high levels of neuroticism and low levels of friendliness and responsibility. Further research in this field is needed to confirm and extend these findings.This research was funded by Excellence Research Project P11HUM-7771 (Junta de Andalucía, Spain) and by Research Project mP_BS_6 (CEI BioTic Granada and Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, Spain)

Relation and effect of resilience on burnout in nurses: A literature review and meta-analysis

Aim: To study the relation between burnout and resilience and to identify the profile of nurses presenting this quality. Background and Introduction: Healthcare professionals are subject to high rates of burnout. Resilience could be an important factor in preventing or alleviating this condition. Methods: The PubMed, ProQuest, Scopus and ScienceDirect databases were consulted in February 2022 using the equation ‘burnout AND resilience AND nurs*’. The inclusion criteria applied were that the texts should describe quantitative studies, be published in English or Spanish, in any year, and be directly related to the question considered. The meta-analysis was performed using StatsDirect statistical software. Results: Analysis of the 29 studies shows that among the dimensions of burnout, nurses are especially prone to emotional exhaustion, and are less affected by depersonalisation and low personal accomplishment. Those who score highly for resilience tend to have longer service experience, acceptable salaries and lesswork overload.Meta-analysis reveals an inverse correlation between resilience and burnout (r = −0.41; n = 2750), exhaustion (r=−0.27; n = 6966) and depersonalisation (r=−0.23; n = 6115). Conclusion: Many nurses present low levels of resilience and suffer from burnout syndrome. The application of programmes to enhance their resilience would help prevent burnout and optimise the potential to provide quality health care. Implications for nursing and health policy: Resilience is inversely correlated with burnout, depersonalisation and emotional exhaustion. Accordingly, healthcare organisations should develop and implement evidence-based programmes to foster nurses’ resilience and thus reduce their susceptibility to burnout.FEDER/Consejería de Universidad, Investigación e Innovación de la Junta de Andalucía, Grant/Award Number: Project: P20_0062

Personality Factors as Predictors in Burnout Level Changes for Surgical Area Nurses

Surgical area nurses provide comprehensive care to patients throughout the surgical process. Increases in life expectancy lead to the appearance and development of diseases, translating into an increase in the number of necessary interventions. Increases in the workload can be another risk factor for the development of burnout in professionals in this area. Knowledge of psychological and personality-related variables provides relevant information of level changes in the dimensions of burnout syndrome. Three logistic regression models, based on a cross-sectional study with 214 nurses working in the surgical area in the Andalusian Health Service, Spain, were built for each dimension. These models included different variables related to depression and personality, with some being significant at the population level and consequently true risk or protection factors. Friendliness, responsibility and extraversion are protection factors for the personal accomplishment dimension, whilst neuroticism is a risk factor for this dimension. Friendliness is also a protection factor for depersonalization, whilst depression is a risk factor. Finally, neuroticism, responsibility and depression are risk factors for the emotional exhaustion dimension of burnout. These findings provide relevant information that makes anticipation of this syndrome in this group easier

Risk factors associated with burnout syndrome in teachers

El síndrome de Burnout es una repuesta al estrés crónico laboral que se caracteriza por la ausencia de motivación, desinterés, malestar e insatisfacción laboral que afecta a determinados grupos profesionales. Desde una perspectiva psicológica, se interpreta como un proceso que implica una reducida realización personal en el trabajo, cansancio emocional y despersonalización. El desarrollo del síndrome conlleva un deterioro físico y psíquico, y consecuencias negativas en el ámbito personal y laboral. Los docentes son uno de los colectivos más afectados por este síndrome. El objetivo de este trabajo es presentar una revisión bibliográfica de las principales variables asociadas con el síndrome de Burnout en docentes. Se han encontrado numerosos factores de riesgo asociados con el síndrome de Burnout. Estos factores de riesgo se pueden agrupar en factores individuales (sociodemográficos y personales) y organizacionales (ambiente laboral y condiciones laborales). Estos resultados se deberían de tener en cuenta cuando se trabaja en la prevención de Burnout en profesores.Burnout syndrome is a response to chronic job stress characterized by a lack of motivation, disinterest, internal unrest and job dissatisfaction, which seems to especially affect certain professional groups. From a psychosocial perspective, it is conceptualized as a process that involves reduced personal accomplishment at work, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. Burnout development involves deterioration in physical and mental health and has negative consequences in personal and work spheres. Teachers are considered among the professional groups more affected by Burnout syndrome. The aim of this work is to present a bibliography review of the main variables associated with Burnout syndrome in teachers. Many risk factors associated with Burnout syndrome were identified. Two types of factors were distinguished: individual (sociodemographic and personality variables) and organizational factors (work environment and work conditions). The results in this study should be taken into account when working to prevent Burnout syndrome in teachers.peerReviewe

Burnout and Professional Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Nursing Students without Clinical Experience: A Cross-Sectional Study

Burnout affects many healthcare professionals, especially nurses, causing serious health problems and disrupting the work environment. Academic burnout may also be experienced, leading students to feel unable to cope with their education. As a result, they may lose interest and even consider abandoning their studies. Hence, burnout syndrome can affect both the mental health and the professional future of those affected. To evaluate academic burnout in nursing students who had no clinical experience before starting their practical training, a cross-sectional study involving 212 third-year nursing students at the University of Granada was conducted. Data were collected using the Granada Burnout Questionnaire, the Utrecht Work Engagement Scale, the NEO Five-Factor Inventory, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and the Fear of CoronaVirus-19 Scale. High levels of burnout were present in 37.8% of the students. Moreover, 21.5% and 8.7% had borderline cases of anxiety or depression, respectively. Another 30.8% and 9.2%, respectively, were considered likely to present these conditions. According to the predictive models of burnout dimensions obtained, neuroticism is a predictor of all three burnout dimensions. Furthermore, anxiety, depression, extraversion, responsibility and engagement are predictors of some dimensions of the syndrome. Many nursing students present high levels of burnout, which is related to certain personality variables and to the presence of anxiety and/or depression. The level of professional engagement is inversely associated with the impact of burnout. The participants in this study have normalised their return to the pre-pandemic study routine (in-person classes), and fear of COVID-19 was not a significant predictor of any dimension of burnout.FEDER/Consejeria de Universidad, Investigacion e Innovacion de la Junta de Andalucia P20-0062