scholarly journals Preliminary exploration of a computerized cognitive battery and comparison with traditional testing in patients with high-grade glioma

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane H Cerhan ◽  
Chip Caine ◽  
S Keith Anderson ◽  
Derek R Johnson ◽  
Daniel H Lachance ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Outcome Measure ◽  
High Grade Glioma ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Computerized Testing ◽  
Validity Evidence ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Larger Sample ◽  
Important Outcome Measure

Abstract Background Cognitive function is an important outcome measure in many brain tumor clinical trials, and investigators are interested in employing the most efficient methods of cognitive assessment for this purpose. Computerized testing can be appealing because of the perceived ease of use and electronic data generated. Traditional tests may have the advantage of accumulated validity evidence and comparability across historic trials. Methods We evaluated feasibility of a Cogstate battery in 39 patients with high-grade glioma, and compared it with a commonly used paper-and-pencil battery. Results Both batteries were well tolerated and rated equally likeable. Correlations between the batteries were low to low-moderate. More patients showed impairment at baseline and decline across trials on traditional tests. Conclusions Both batteries were well tolerated, but the most complicated tasks (from both batteries) could not be completed by all subjects. Preliminary validity evidence for the Cogstate tasks was mixed, but a larger sample is needed.

Sensitivity of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment in screening for cognitive impairment in patients with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma

2020 ◽  
Vol 148 (2) ◽  
pp. 335-342
Author(s):  
Monica Ribeiro ◽  
Thomas Durand ◽  
Martine Roussel ◽  
Loïc Feuvret ◽  
Julian Jacob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
High Grade Glioma ◽  
Montreal Cognitive Assessment ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Newly Diagnosed

Antecedents and Consequences of the Risk Taking Behavior of Mobile Commerce Adoption in Lebanon

2010 ◽  
pp. 354-380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rima Charbaji ◽  
Karim Rebeiz ◽  
Yusuf Sidani
Keyword(s):  
Path Analysis ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Antecedents And Consequences ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mobile Commerce Adoption ◽  
Larger Sample

This study was conducted to explore the attitude towards adopting m-commerce in Lebanon. The sample of respondents were asked twenty Likert’s type questions that taped five different areas: (1) Motives based on Psychographics: Life Style and Hobbies, (2) Perceived Ease of using M-commerce, (3) Adopting M-Commerce, (4) Perceived Credibility, and (5) Experience. Two statistical analysis, Chi-Square and path analysis, were used. Factor analysis and reliability tests were used to establish the validity and reliability of the measuring instrument (questionnaire). Path analysis was used in this study to decompose the relationships between the dependent variable “Respondents Attitude towards Adopting M-Commerce” and the independent variables “Motive,” “Experience,” and “Perceived Ease of Use.” The results of this study suggest that the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable to be further studied in further research using a larger sample. Having larger sample seems to be crucial in conducting similar studies.

scholarly journals User Survey of 3 Ankle Braces in Soccer, Volleyball, and Running: Which Brace Fits Best?

2017 ◽  
Vol 52 (8) ◽  
pp. 730-737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kasper Janssen ◽  
Anjulie Van Den Berg ◽  
Willem Van Mechelen ◽  
Evert Verhagen
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measure ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Secondary Outcome Measure ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
User Survey ◽  
Willingness To Buy ◽  
Ankle Brace ◽  
Volleyball Players

Context:  Recurrence rates for ankle sprains are high. Therefore, preventive measures such as ankle bracing during sports are recommended. Objective:  To systematically evaluate the perceived ease of use, quality, comfort, stability, and hindrance of and the overall satisfaction with 3 contemporary brace types in 3 types of sports. Design:  Randomized comparative user survey. Setting:  Recreational sports: soccer, volleyball, and running. Patients or Other Participants:  Young adult recreational athletes (29 soccer players, 26 volleyball players, and 31 runners). Intervention(s):  Compression brace (CB), lace-up brace (LB), and semirigid brace (SB). Main Outcome Measure(s):  Rating of perceived ease of use, quality, comfort, stability, and hindrance of and overall satisfaction with the brace types during sports on a 5-point Likert scale. The secondary outcome measure was participants' willingness to buy the tested brace. Results:  Overall, the 3 brace types received high mean scores for ease of use and quality. Soccer players preferred the CB over both alternatives, considering the higher scores for comfort (CB = 4.0, LB = 3.5, SB = 2.8), hindrance (CB = 3.7, LB = 2.9, SB = 2.8), overall satisfaction (CB = 3.6, LB = 3.0, SB = 2.5), and greatest willingness to buy this brace. Volleyball players preferred the LB over both alternatives, considering the higher scores for stability (LB = 4.2, CB = 3.2, SB = 3.3), overall satisfaction (LB = 3.8, CB = 3.0, SB = 3.0), and greatest willingness to buy this brace. Runners preferred the CB over both alternatives considering the better score for hindrance (CB = 3.6, LB = 2.8, SB = 2.9) and greatest willingness to buy this brace. Conclusions:  All 3 ankle-brace types scored high on perceived ease of use and quality. Regarding the brace types, soccer players, volleyball players, and runners differed in their assessments of subjective evaluation of comfort, stability, hindrance, overall satisfaction, and willingness to buy the brace. Soccer players and runners preferred the CB, whereas volleyball players preferred the LB.

Sustaining Job Performance through Technology Acceptance with Usage of Whatsapp Mobile Application

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 123
Author(s):  
Nor Hayati Kassim ◽  
Norlina Mohamed Noor ◽  
Jati Kasuma ◽  
Juliza Saleh ◽  
Ceaser Dealwis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Performance ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Willingness To Use

Companies are now recognizing that their employees require a spectrum of mobile applications in order to achieve maximum efficiency at the workplace. Mobile applications such as WeChat, Twitter and WhatsApp via smartphones have become influential tools and extensively used by employees at the workplace. This state-of-the-art technology in communication has penetrated various fields, including routine administrative jobs at the workplace. The objective of this research is toinvestigate the acceptance of the WhatsApp mobile application for formal use among support staff at The Commission of the City of Kuching North, Sarawak (DBKU). Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and behavioral intention of the users in using WhatsApp are the variables measured for job performance. The researchers utilized convenience sampling, whereby a total of 105 employees from two departments participated in the investigation. Data was collected using a set of selfadministered questionnaires which was adapted from Davis. The findings revealed that perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of WhatsApp as a means of communication were significant for job performance at DBKU. The employees felt more competent during their formal interaction at the workplace as less effort was needed while using WhatsApp. The existence of features which were user-friendly and easy operational functions helped to create positive attitudes when utilizing the application. Faster feedback, ease of use, and convenience were some of the reasons for the employees’ willingness to use WhatsApp for communication at the workplace.

Prognostic Factors in Patients Diagnosed with High Grade Glioma Managed with Radiotherapy: Experience at the Federico Gómez Children's Hospital of Mexico

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
María Fátima Chilaca-Rosas ◽  
Heynar de Jesús Pérez-Villanueva ◽  
Noé Trinidad-Hernández ◽  
Juan Carlos Heredia-Gutiérrez ◽  
Héctor Urueta-Cuéllar
Keyword(s):  
Prognostic Factors ◽  
High Grade Glioma ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Children's Hospital ◽  
Children’S Hospital
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