Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2017
Electronic flight bags have become common place in commercial and general aviation flight decks. ... more Electronic flight bags have become common place in commercial and general aviation flight decks. These tools provide for a compact and concise methods of carrying charts, procedure manuals, policies, and flight-related communications. On devices with connectivity, these tools can even be used to download real-time weather and file flight plans or even serve as a moving map by connecting a portable GPS receiver. However, with the proliferation of these devices, few studies have searched for any performance differences in pilots between these electronic charts and traditional paper charts. The purpose of this study was to compare pilots response time when answering a series of 30 questions related to instrument approach procedures using an electronic chart display, followed by paper charts. Twenty-seven instrument flight rated participants completed the repeated measures design using a desktop computer. The study simulated an event where the pilot’s electronic flight bag failed, and t...
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted health car... more Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted health care systems. However, to date, the trend of hospitalizations in the oncology patient population has not been studied, and the frequency of nosocomial spread to patients with cancer is not well understood. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on inpatient oncology census and determine the nosocomial rate of COVID-19 in patients with cancer admitted at a large academic center. Materials and Methods Medical records of patients with cancer diagnosed with COVID-19 and admitted were reviewed to evaluate the temporal trends in inpatient oncology census during pre–COVID-19 (January 2019 to February 2020), COVID-19 (March to May 2020), and post–COVID-19 surge (June to August 2020) in the region. In addition, nosocomial infection rates of SARS-CoV-2 were reviewed. Results Overall, the daily inpatient census was steady in 2019 (median, 103; range, 92–118) and until Feb...
Abstract Electronic flight bags (EFB’s) have become common in the era of technologically advanced... more Abstract Electronic flight bags (EFB’s) have become common in the era of technologically advanced aircraft (TAA) and glass cockpits. However, many pilots still rely on paper charts as backups in case of electronic failures. The purpose of this study was to examine pilot performance differences when using electronic and paper instrument approach charts. Twenty-nine participants from a large university completed the study in a fixed-based flight-training device (FTD). While completing a flight between two major cities, the participants were asked to answer questions on instrument approach charts using an electronic flight bag. Halfway through the questions, the electronic flight bag was said to have failed, and participants were provided with paper charts. The findings indicate that participants’ response time was significantly lower using electronic charts over paper ones. Flight performance, as observed via video footage, indicated far worse control of altitude and course when using paper charts than when electronic charts were used. In a post-test instrument, participants’ poorly estimated the their average response time to questions in both conditions. Finally, participants’ indicated that they felt the use of electronic charts reduced their workload as measured by the NASA TLX. The paper discusses the practical applications of these findings.
While much research has examined engineering and practical uses of unmanned aerial systems (UAS),... more While much research has examined engineering and practical uses of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), there have been very few studies that have examined privacy concerns that the public may have towards UASs. Even less research has been conducted on how gender and type of UAS mission may affect privacy concerns. This paper examines gender differences in privacy concerns across a wide array of UAS mission types. We also examine potential mediators that explain why females and males differ in their privacy concerns. A total of 1067 participants were presented with various hypothetical UAS missions across four studies. They were asked to provide privacy concerns scores and related information. The results of all four studies conclude that there are distinct gender differences in UAS privacy concerns. These differences are mediated by various factors. The researchers conclude that future UAS operation should take into consideration the public’s privacy concerns and that these concerns are ...
The current research explores different factors affecting individuals' support for airports i... more The current research explores different factors affecting individuals' support for airports implementing environmentally-friendly programs. Using social identity theory, the researchers manipulated participants' identification with one of the two major political parties to explore the relationship between political affiliation and support for environmentally-friendly initiatives. Participants (recruited from the USA and India) were presented with a hypothetical scenario in which 12 different sustainable aviation projects would be implemented at their local airport. Implementation of these projects would include a $15 fee to their ticket price. Participants were then asked to indicate their support for the additional fee for each of the 12 programs. Results from this study indicate significant differences in acceptance of sustainable aviation programs based on a variety of political and cultural factors. In general, liberals/progressives and Indians were more willing to pay the additional fee, regardless of the type of program.
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
Driverless vehicles are already in development and predicted to enter the market in a matter of y... more Driverless vehicles are already in development and predicted to enter the market in a matter of years. Previous research centered on driverless vehicles has aimed to gauge whether or not consumers are willing to ride in different types of driverless vehicles. However, the current research investigated different variables that may influence consumer willingness to ride in a driverless vehicle. Variables investigated included demographic variables, emotions, and other information collected by researchers based on a theoretical framework. Participants responded to a willingness to ride scale, as well as different questionnaires and demographic surveys. Out of thirteen possible predictor variables, three were significant: happiness, fear, and value. In a regression model, these three variables accounted for 77% of the variance in the data. These findings contribute to the knowledge of consumer perceptions, as well as inform the current market. Implications for future research, as well a...
Abstract Objective To describe the most widely used tools in the assessment of medical competenci... more Abstract Objective To describe the most widely used tools in the assessment of medical competencies, analyze their prevalence of use, their advantages and disadvantages and propose an appropriate model for our context. Methods We conducted a narrative review of articles from MEDLINE, following the PRISM protocol, and analyzed a total of 62 articles. Results The assessment of competencies is heterogeneous, especially in the educational and professional settings. The specific and technical competencies acquired during university education are mainly assessed using the objective structured clinical assessment. In the professional setting, core competencies are assessed using the 360° technique. Conclusions We need a rigorous empiric comparison of the efficiency of the tools according to the type of competency. We propose a competency management model for the “undergraduate/graduate/active professional” continuum, whose goal is to improve training and professional practice and thereby increase the quality of patient care.
Baugh, Bradley S.; Bracewell, Kimberly M.; Takano, Urara; Milner, Mattie N.; Anania, Emily C.; Ra... more Baugh, Bradley S.; Bracewell, Kimberly M.; Takano, Urara; Milner, Mattie N.; Anania, Emily C.; Ragbir, Nadine K.; Gupta, Mudhur Bharat; Garcia, Diego M.; Valecha, Drishti O.; Marte, Daniel A.; Winter, Scott R.; and Rice, Stephen, "Personal Safety Culture: A New Measure for General Aviation Pilots" (2018). National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS). 32. https://commons.erau.edu/ntas/2018/presentations/32
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2017
Electronic flight bags have become common place in commercial and general aviation flight decks. ... more Electronic flight bags have become common place in commercial and general aviation flight decks. These tools provide for a compact and concise methods of carrying charts, procedure manuals, policies, and flight-related communications. On devices with connectivity, these tools can even be used to download real-time weather and file flight plans or even serve as a moving map by connecting a portable GPS receiver. However, with the proliferation of these devices, few studies have searched for any performance differences in pilots between these electronic charts and traditional paper charts. The purpose of this study was to compare pilots response time when answering a series of 30 questions related to instrument approach procedures using an electronic chart display, followed by paper charts. Twenty-seven instrument flight rated participants completed the repeated measures design using a desktop computer. The study simulated an event where the pilot’s electronic flight bag failed, and t...
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted health car... more Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly impacted health care systems. However, to date, the trend of hospitalizations in the oncology patient population has not been studied, and the frequency of nosocomial spread to patients with cancer is not well understood. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on inpatient oncology census and determine the nosocomial rate of COVID-19 in patients with cancer admitted at a large academic center. Materials and Methods Medical records of patients with cancer diagnosed with COVID-19 and admitted were reviewed to evaluate the temporal trends in inpatient oncology census during pre–COVID-19 (January 2019 to February 2020), COVID-19 (March to May 2020), and post–COVID-19 surge (June to August 2020) in the region. In addition, nosocomial infection rates of SARS-CoV-2 were reviewed. Results Overall, the daily inpatient census was steady in 2019 (median, 103; range, 92–118) and until Feb...
Abstract Electronic flight bags (EFB’s) have become common in the era of technologically advanced... more Abstract Electronic flight bags (EFB’s) have become common in the era of technologically advanced aircraft (TAA) and glass cockpits. However, many pilots still rely on paper charts as backups in case of electronic failures. The purpose of this study was to examine pilot performance differences when using electronic and paper instrument approach charts. Twenty-nine participants from a large university completed the study in a fixed-based flight-training device (FTD). While completing a flight between two major cities, the participants were asked to answer questions on instrument approach charts using an electronic flight bag. Halfway through the questions, the electronic flight bag was said to have failed, and participants were provided with paper charts. The findings indicate that participants’ response time was significantly lower using electronic charts over paper ones. Flight performance, as observed via video footage, indicated far worse control of altitude and course when using paper charts than when electronic charts were used. In a post-test instrument, participants’ poorly estimated the their average response time to questions in both conditions. Finally, participants’ indicated that they felt the use of electronic charts reduced their workload as measured by the NASA TLX. The paper discusses the practical applications of these findings.
While much research has examined engineering and practical uses of unmanned aerial systems (UAS),... more While much research has examined engineering and practical uses of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), there have been very few studies that have examined privacy concerns that the public may have towards UASs. Even less research has been conducted on how gender and type of UAS mission may affect privacy concerns. This paper examines gender differences in privacy concerns across a wide array of UAS mission types. We also examine potential mediators that explain why females and males differ in their privacy concerns. A total of 1067 participants were presented with various hypothetical UAS missions across four studies. They were asked to provide privacy concerns scores and related information. The results of all four studies conclude that there are distinct gender differences in UAS privacy concerns. These differences are mediated by various factors. The researchers conclude that future UAS operation should take into consideration the public’s privacy concerns and that these concerns are ...
The current research explores different factors affecting individuals' support for airports i... more The current research explores different factors affecting individuals' support for airports implementing environmentally-friendly programs. Using social identity theory, the researchers manipulated participants' identification with one of the two major political parties to explore the relationship between political affiliation and support for environmentally-friendly initiatives. Participants (recruited from the USA and India) were presented with a hypothetical scenario in which 12 different sustainable aviation projects would be implemented at their local airport. Implementation of these projects would include a $15 fee to their ticket price. Participants were then asked to indicate their support for the additional fee for each of the 12 programs. Results from this study indicate significant differences in acceptance of sustainable aviation programs based on a variety of political and cultural factors. In general, liberals/progressives and Indians were more willing to pay the additional fee, regardless of the type of program.
Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting
Driverless vehicles are already in development and predicted to enter the market in a matter of y... more Driverless vehicles are already in development and predicted to enter the market in a matter of years. Previous research centered on driverless vehicles has aimed to gauge whether or not consumers are willing to ride in different types of driverless vehicles. However, the current research investigated different variables that may influence consumer willingness to ride in a driverless vehicle. Variables investigated included demographic variables, emotions, and other information collected by researchers based on a theoretical framework. Participants responded to a willingness to ride scale, as well as different questionnaires and demographic surveys. Out of thirteen possible predictor variables, three were significant: happiness, fear, and value. In a regression model, these three variables accounted for 77% of the variance in the data. These findings contribute to the knowledge of consumer perceptions, as well as inform the current market. Implications for future research, as well a...
Abstract Objective To describe the most widely used tools in the assessment of medical competenci... more Abstract Objective To describe the most widely used tools in the assessment of medical competencies, analyze their prevalence of use, their advantages and disadvantages and propose an appropriate model for our context. Methods We conducted a narrative review of articles from MEDLINE, following the PRISM protocol, and analyzed a total of 62 articles. Results The assessment of competencies is heterogeneous, especially in the educational and professional settings. The specific and technical competencies acquired during university education are mainly assessed using the objective structured clinical assessment. In the professional setting, core competencies are assessed using the 360° technique. Conclusions We need a rigorous empiric comparison of the efficiency of the tools according to the type of competency. We propose a competency management model for the “undergraduate/graduate/active professional” continuum, whose goal is to improve training and professional practice and thereby increase the quality of patient care.
Baugh, Bradley S.; Bracewell, Kimberly M.; Takano, Urara; Milner, Mattie N.; Anania, Emily C.; Ra... more Baugh, Bradley S.; Bracewell, Kimberly M.; Takano, Urara; Milner, Mattie N.; Anania, Emily C.; Ragbir, Nadine K.; Gupta, Mudhur Bharat; Garcia, Diego M.; Valecha, Drishti O.; Marte, Daniel A.; Winter, Scott R.; and Rice, Stephen, "Personal Safety Culture: A New Measure for General Aviation Pilots" (2018). National Training Aircraft Symposium (NTAS). 32. https://commons.erau.edu/ntas/2018/presentations/32
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