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This study aims to examine the impact of Training and Development (T&D) of employees on the profitability of banks in Pakistan. This research employed multiple sources for data collection. The primary sources included an online questionnaire and interview whereas financial reports of banks were used for secondary data collection. The questionnaire was sent to employees of five selected banks and the respondents were asked to rate the impact of Training on different factors of their performance A total of 100 responses were received and analysed. In addition, data regarding the investment of banks on training and its profitability from 2012 - 2021 was also gathered for analyses. Lastly, the Joint Director of SBP was interviewed to gain additional insights on the topic that were not otherwise reflected in the primary or secondary data. The data from all three sources revealed that T&D plays an important role in enhancing the profitability of bank. However, it was also found out that financial performance of banks is closely linked to the economic conditions of the country so investments on training may not always result in greater profitability but its positive impact on the performance or profitability of banks is more likely to be realized in the long run. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Recent evidence suggests that screening with low dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans significantly reduces mortality from lung cancer. However, optimal methods to identify potentially eligible patients in primary care are not known. Using brief electronic screening forms administered prior to a primary care visit is a strategy to identify high risk, asymptomatic patients eligible for LDCT screening. The objective of this study was to compare the acceptability and feasibility of using brief electronic versus paper screening forms to identify eligible patients at high risk of developing lung cancer in primary care. Methods: A mixed method pilot comparative study was conducted in primary care. Practices were allocated to an electronic form (e-form) group or a paper-based form (p-form) group. Allocation was randomly assigned for the first practice then by alternation. Patients in the e-form practices completed forms at home via the web or in the waiting room on a tablet. Patients in p-form practices completed forms in waiting rooms. Interviews were conducted with patients, administrators, and primary care physicians (PCPs) about their experiences. Results: Six of 30 (20%) eligible practices agreed to participate. Over the 16-week study period, a total of 831 of an expected 1442 patients (58%) aged 55-74 years were enrolled; 573/690 (83%) patients in the e-form group and 258/752 (34%) in the p-form group. Of the 573 participants in the e-form group, 335 (58%) completed forms via the web; 238 (29%) did so via tablet. Twenty-four interviews were conducted with 15 patients, 5 administrative staff and 4 PCPs. Patients were willing to discuss lung cancer screening eligibility with their PCP. Staff members expressed low administrative burden except for an extra step to link appointment information to patient demographics to identify eligible patients. PCPs indicated that forms were reminders to discuss smoking cessation. PCPs in the e-form group reported that patients asked questions about screening. Conclusion: There was fairly low uptake by primary care practices. For e-forms to be feasible in practice workflow, electronic medical record software needs to link appointment information with patient eligibility requirements. The use of brief pre-consultation electronic screening forms for LDCT eligibility encouraged PCPs to discuss smoking cessation with patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]