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Sue Rourke - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • how does virtual reality simulation compare to simulated practice in the acquisition of clinical psychomotor skills for pre registration student nurses a systematic review
    International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2020
    Co-Authors: Sue Rourke
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    Abstract Introduction Simulated practice, both face-to-face and computer-based, is well established within healthcare education, allowing rehearsal and refinement of clinical skills. Virtual reality is a new and relatively untested method of delivering simulation learning. Aims This project aims to systematically review, critically appraise and synthesise the published evidence in order to answer the question ‘How does virtual reality simulation compare to simulated practice in the acquisition of clinical psychomotor skills for pre-registration student nurses?’ Methods The databases CINAHL, Medline, Psychinfo, PubMed and the University of Portsmouth ‘Discover’ database were searched between 4th June 2018 and 7th July 2018 using the terms; pre-registration, pre-licensure, “pre-registration”, “pre licensure”, trainee, student, students, nurs*, virtual-reality, VR, “virtual reality”, “augmented reality”, clinical, skil*, competenc* and mastery. Inclusion and exclusion criteria relating to type of paper, population, intervention, comparison and outcome were applied. Selected articles were appraised using the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination guidelines. As clinical psychomotor skill mastery requires the application of theoretical knowledge to a motor skill in a range of contexts, outcomes relating to these elements (namely knowledge, Cognitive Gain, skill performance, skill success and time to complete) were analysed. Findings Nine studies were included in the review. All studies employed a quasi-experimental design but were of mixed methodological quality. There was significant heterogeneity in methods and missing data, limiting synthesis and precluding meta-analysis. Virtual reality groups performed favourably in comparison to simulation groups in posttest knowledge scores, Cognitive Gain, skill performance scores and skill success rate. There was divergence of results in relation to time taken to complete the skill. Discussion Whilst the results are generally favourable for virtual reality, variation in devices, data collection tools and outcome measurements mean that caution must be used in their interpretation. Outcomes relating to psychomotor skill performance support the use of virtual reality as an educational intervention. Time taken to undertake and complete the skill is questioned as a valid outcome measurement due to the potential to forgo skill accuracy in favour of speed. Conclusion Virtual reality is an emerging technology with a limited body of evidence, which is of variable methodological quality. It appears that virtual reality leads to educational outcomes similar or superior to traditional simulated practice. Consensus in definitions is needed along with further research to advance knowledge of this developing area of practice. Such research is needed to justify the cost of investing in this new technology.

Renato Sobral Monteirojunior - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • virtual reality based exercise with exergames as medicine in different contexts a short review
    Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health, 2019
    Co-Authors: Marcos Tulio Silva Costa, Lanna Pinheiro Vieira, Elizabete De Oliveira Barbosa, Luciana Mendes Oliveira, Pauline Maillot, Cesar Augusto Ottero Vaghetti, M G Carta, Sergio Machado, Valeska Gaticarojas, Renato Sobral Monteirojunior
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    There is enough evidence that, nowadays, the sedentary lifestyle is one of the major health problems worldwide, linked to many chronic diseases, including mental comorbidities, systemic hypertension, metabolic dysregulation, and cancer. Although health societies recommend engagement to physical activities, there is an overwhelming number of people remaining sedentary, even knowing the health benefits of regular exercises. One of the main factors that justifies this scenario is the lack of motivation, which is a barrier to people intended to start new habits for health. Considering this previous information, new alternatives for exercises may help people engage in a healthier lifestyle. Technology has contributed to this with devices that allow movements based on virtual reality approaches, including the exergames. These are games available even in commercial devices, as video-games, that allow people to work with different physical components. Furthermore, exergames add Cognitive Gain through its dual-task characteristic. Moreover, due to the combination of these benefits, they are feasible to acquire, and easy to use. Exergames are not only a potential strategy to reduce sedentary lifestyle but also a good method to improve health Gains and rehabilitation in different populations and pathological conditions: older adults, stroke survivors, and Parkinson's disease. In this review, we aim to demonstrate some conditions that literature supports the intervention with exergames due to its physical and Cognitive benefits. Furthermore, at the end of this review, we also explore the neurobiological mechanisms behind virtual-reality based exercises.

Marcos Tulio Silva Costa - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • virtual reality based exercise with exergames as medicine in different contexts a short review
    Clinical Practice & Epidemiology in Mental Health, 2019
    Co-Authors: Marcos Tulio Silva Costa, Lanna Pinheiro Vieira, Elizabete De Oliveira Barbosa, Luciana Mendes Oliveira, Pauline Maillot, Cesar Augusto Ottero Vaghetti, M G Carta, Sergio Machado, Valeska Gaticarojas, Renato Sobral Monteirojunior
    Abstract:

    There is enough evidence that, nowadays, the sedentary lifestyle is one of the major health problems worldwide, linked to many chronic diseases, including mental comorbidities, systemic hypertension, metabolic dysregulation, and cancer. Although health societies recommend engagement to physical activities, there is an overwhelming number of people remaining sedentary, even knowing the health benefits of regular exercises. One of the main factors that justifies this scenario is the lack of motivation, which is a barrier to people intended to start new habits for health. Considering this previous information, new alternatives for exercises may help people engage in a healthier lifestyle. Technology has contributed to this with devices that allow movements based on virtual reality approaches, including the exergames. These are games available even in commercial devices, as video-games, that allow people to work with different physical components. Furthermore, exergames add Cognitive Gain through its dual-task characteristic. Moreover, due to the combination of these benefits, they are feasible to acquire, and easy to use. Exergames are not only a potential strategy to reduce sedentary lifestyle but also a good method to improve health Gains and rehabilitation in different populations and pathological conditions: older adults, stroke survivors, and Parkinson's disease. In this review, we aim to demonstrate some conditions that literature supports the intervention with exergames due to its physical and Cognitive benefits. Furthermore, at the end of this review, we also explore the neurobiological mechanisms behind virtual-reality based exercises.

Andrea Vranic - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Casual Game or Cognitive Gain: Multitask Casual Game as a Training for Young Adults
    Journal of Cognitive Enhancement, 2020
    Co-Authors: Marina Martincevic, Andrea Vranic
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    Video game training was found to enhance executive functioning in different age groups. In terms of Cognitive enhancement, rare studies have investigated the potential of casual games, an easily accessible and widely used class of video games. In this study, we investigated the efficacy of casual game playing as an executive functions training in younger adults. During a 12-session program, training group participants ( n  = 37) played the “MultiTask” game featuring simultaneous playing of two and more games assumed to tap executive functions. Active controls ( n  = 36) played a simple casual game (“Smooth Snake”). Each session lasted approximately 15–20 min. Training sessions were individual and conducted at participants’ homes. Posttest and follow-up (6 months) Gains were assessed through various executive function measures (shifting, updating, inhibition, complex executive functions task, and working memory span). Using linear mixed-effects analysis no significant group × time interactions were found. Both groups decreased in the number of perseverative errors in complex executive function task immediately after the intervention and 6 months after the intervention. The study does not confirm beneficiary effects of casual video games on cognition of young adults. Also, it calls for caution when inferring on training Gains in young adulthoods based on student samples.

Oliveira J. - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • An Optical Sdn Controller For Transport Network Virtualization And Autonomic Operation
    IEEE Computer Society, 2015
    Co-Authors: Siqueira M., Oliveira J., Curiel G., Hirata A., Van't Hooft F., Nascimento M., Rothenberg C.e.
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    This paper proposes an architecture for Software Defined Optical Transport Networks. The SDN Controller includes a network abstraction layer allowing the implementation of Cognitive controls and policies for autonomic operation, based on global network view. Additionally, the controller implements a virtualized GMPLS control plane, offloading and simplifying the network elements, while unlocking the implementation of new services such as optical VPNs, optical network slicing, and keeping standard OIF interfaces, such as UNI and NNI. The concepts have been implemented and validated in a real testbed network formed by five DWDM nodes equipped with flexgrid WSS ROADMs. © 2013 IEEE.11981203Cisco Visual Networking Index: Forecast and Methodology, 20122017, , http://www.cisco.com/go/vniInfinera DTN-X Multi-Terabit Packet Optical Network Platform Product Brochure, , http://www.infinera.comhttp://www.alcatel-lucent.com/products/1830-photonic-service-switch, Alcatel-Lucent 1830 Photonic Service Switchhttp://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/routers/ps5763/ whitepaperc11-727983.pdf, Cisco Systems, Building Cost Effective and Scalable CORE Networks Using an Elastic Architecture, White Paperhttp://www.advaoptical.com//media/AboutUs/Partners/Documents/ PartnerJuniper.ashx, Converged Packet Transport From Juniper Networks and ADVA Optical Networking and Solutions BriefDios De O.Gonzalez, Casellas, R., Zhang, F., Fu, X., Ceccarelli, D., Hussain, I., (2013) Framework and Requirements for GMPLS Based Control of Flexi-grid DWDM Networks, , IETF Internet Draft, draft-ogrcetal-ccamp-flexi-grid-fwk-03, JuneZhang, F., Li, D., Li, H., Belotti, S., Ceccarelli, D., (2013) Framework for GMPLS and PCE Control of G.709 Optical Transport Networks, , IETF Internet Draft, draft-ietf-ccamp-gmpls-g709-framework-13, JuneRoch, E., (2013) User Network Interface (UNI) 2.0 Signaling Specification Release 2: RSVP, OIF-UNI-02.0-R2-RSVP, Optical Internetworking Forum (OIF) Implementation Agreement (IA), , JanuaryOliveira, J., (2013) Demonstration of EDFA Cognitive Gain Control Via GMPLS for Mixed Modulation Formats in Heterogeneous Optical Networks, , OFC/NFOECBjorklund, M., (2010) RFC6020-YANG-A Data Modeling Language for NETCONF, IETF RFC, OctoberEnns Ed., R., Bjorklund Ed., M., Schoenwaelder Ed., J., Bierman, A., (2011) RFC6241-Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), IETF RFC, June(2009) 802.1AB-2009-Station and Media Access Control Connectivity Discovery (LLDP), , IEEE IEEE StandardJohn, W., (2012) Split Architecture for Large Scale Wide Area Networks, , SPARC Report, Deliverable D3.3, AugustPags, A., Garca-Espn, J.A., Perell, J., Ferrer Riera, J., Spadaro, S., Figuerola, S., Optimal allocation of virtual optical networks for the future internet (2012) Proc. ONDM, , AprPeng, S., Nejabati, R., Simeonidou, D., Impairment-aware optical network virtualization in single-line-rate and mixed-line-rate WDM networks (2013) J. Opt. Commun. Netw., 5, pp. 283-293Liu, L., OpenSlice: An openflow-based control plane for spectrum sliced elastic optical path networks (2012) ECOCDas, S., Pac, C., (2012) A Unified Control Architecture for Packet and Circuit Network Convergence, , Ph.D Thesis, Stanford Univ., JuneLiou, C., Is there a role for GMPLS in transport SDN? (2013) TIP 2013, , Hawaii, JanuarySiracusa, D., A control plane framework for future Cognitive heterogeneous optical networks (2012) 14th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks-ICTon 2012, Coventry, , England, JulySantos, G.C., Quantitative bandwidth analysis of automatic circuit provisioning on ROADM-based networks using GMPLS control plane, microwave optoelectronics conference (IMOC) (2009) 2013 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S InternationalSantos, G., Negreiros, R., Guimarães, R., Scaraficci, R., Method for constraints consideration in ROADMs in the definition of optical paths using generic RWA algorithms (2012) 30th Brazilian Telecommunications Symposium, SBRTOliveira, J., Siqueira, M., Curiel, G., Hirata, A., Vant Hooft, F., MacEdo, D., Colazza, M., Rothenberg, C., Experimental testbed of reconfigurable flexgrid optical network with virtualized GMPLS control plane and autonomic controls towards SDN, microwave optoelectronics conference (IMOC) (2013) 2013 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International, , AugustVant Hooft, F., Madeira, E., Multi-layer network equipment configuration based on multi-property graph descriptions (2013) Submission, , SeptemberPanda, A., Shenker, S., McCauley, M., Koponen, T., Casado, M., Extending SDN to large-scale networks (2013) ONS13 Research Track, , AprilDe Miguel, I., Cognitive Dynamic Optical Networks, in OFC Conference, , OSA Technical Digest (online) (Optical Society of America, 2013), paper OW1H.1(2012), ITU-T Recommendation G.694.1, Spectral grids for WDM applications: DWDM frequency grid, Februar

  • Experimental-based Subsystem Models For Simulation Of Heterogeneous Optical Networks
    Sociedade Brasileira de Microondas e Optoeletronica (SBMO), 2015
    Co-Authors: Magalhaes E., Oliveira J., Garrich M., Moura U., Nascimento L., Bordonalli A.
    Abstract:

    This work presents and analyzes experimental-based subsystem models for Erbium doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs) and wavelength selective switches (WSSs) under operation in a metropolitan optical network testbed. Firstly, the performance of the EDFAs and two Gain control types are analyzed in a heterogeneous experimental setup with lightpaths modulated at 10G/100G/200G. Secondly, the WSS optical shape filter is experimentally characterized. Subsequently, simulation models are proposed accordingly to the experimental data obtained from the experimental setups. Results of output power and spectrum shape for both amplifiers under test showed good agreement between simulation and experiment. In addition, the optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) for all channels was also analyzed and it was obtained error values bellow 1 dB, which are within an acceptable error margin. The developed sub-system models will provide greater flexibility to simulate different network scenarios and enable the development and validation of future optical network intelligence algorithms.13287103(2014) Cisco Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, 2013-2018, , White paper, FebVan Den Borne, D., Towards 400G and beyond: How to design the next generation of ultra-high capacity transmission systems (2011) Optoelectronics and Communications Conference (OECC), pp. 429-432. , JulyWinzer, P.J., High-Spectral-Efficiency Optical Modulation Formats (2012) Journal of Lightwave Technology, 30 (24), pp. 3824+3835. , Dec.15Winzer, P.J., Essiambre, R., Advanced Optical Modulation Formats (2006) Proceedings of the IEEE, 94 (5), pp. 952+985. , MayBorkowski, R., Experimental study on OSNR requirements for spectrum-flexible optical networks [Invited] (2012) Journal of Optical Communications and Networking, 4 (11), pp. B85+B93. , NovShankar, R., Multi-degree ROADM based on wavelength selective switches: Architectures and scalability (2007) Optics Communications, 279 (1), pp. 94-100. , NovemberQusay, M., (2007) Cognitive Networks: Towards Self-Aware Networks, , Wiley E-Book, New YorkMelo, D.A.A., Adaptive Optical Transceivers: Concepts and Challenges (2014) Journal of Communication and Information Systems, 29 (1). , MayCaballero, A., Experimental demonstration of a Cognitive quality of transmission estimator for optical communication systems (2012) Opt. Express, 20, pp. B64-B70Gonzalez, N.G., K-means Algorithm for joint Frequency and Phase Offset Compensation in Digital Receivers for Phase-Modulated Radio-over-Fiber Links (2011) Optical Fiber Technology, , under review inCaballero, A., Cognitive, Heterogeneous and Reconfigurable Optical Networks: The CHRON Project (2014) J. Lightwave Technol., 32, pp. 2308-2323Magalhães, E.C., Global ROADM-Based Spectrum Equalizer in SDN Architecture for QoT Optimization at DWDM Networks (2014) Optical Fiber Communication Conference, , paper W2A.35Magalhães, E.C., Global WSS-based Equalization Strategies for SDN Metropolitan Mesh Optical Networks (2014) ECOC 2014, , Cannes, France, paper Tu.1.6.6Oliveira, J., Demonstration of EDFA Cognitive Gain Control via GMPLS for Mixed Modulation Formats in Heterogeneous Optical Networks (2013) Optical Fiber Communication Conference/National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference, , paper OW1H.2Bjorklund, M., (2010) RFC6020 - YANG - A Data Modeling Language for the Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), , IETF RFC, OctoberEnns, R., Bjorklund, M., Schoenwaelder, J., Bierman, A., (2011) RFC6241 - Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF), , IETF RFC, JuneSchmidt, M., Lipson, H., Distilling Free-Form Natural Laws from Experimental Data (2009) Science, 324 (5923), pp. 81-85http://optiwave.com/products/system_overview.htmlYounce, R., Larikova, Wang, Y., Engineering 400G for Colorless-Directionless-Contentionless Architecture in Metro/Regional Networks (2013) Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN), 5 (10), pp. A267-A273. , OctMoura, U.C., EDFA adaptive Gain control effect analysis over an amplifier cascade in a DWDM optical system Microwave & Optoelectronics Conference (IMOC), 2013 SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International, Aug. 2013Savory, S.J., Digital signal processing for coherent optical communication systems Optoelectronics and Communications Conference and Photonics in Switching (OECC/PS), July 2013De Oliveira, R.F., Hybrid EDFA/Raman Amplification Topology for Repeaterless 4.48 Tb/s (40 x 112 Gb/s DP-QPSK) Transmission Over 302 Km of G.652 Standard Single Mode Fiber (2013) J. Lightwave Technol., 31 (16), pp. 2799-2808. ,