The day before CPX, the subjects were taken to the experimental room for familiarization with the procedures and equipment to be used.
Visual field was performed using the Humphrey frequency doubling technology (FDT) Matrix perimetry (Welch Allyn, Skaneateles, NY; Zeiss Humphrey, San Leonardo, CA) after familiarization with the procedures to avoid learning effect.
The first visit was used for familiarization with the experimental procedure including measurements of MVC, quick-release trials, and electrical stimulation.
A further 26 patients (who all received open-label remifentanil; referred to hereafter as 'practice patients') were treated at the remaining sites (up to 2 patients per site) to allow familiarization with the protocol procedures.
Each subject visited the laboratory before taking part in the experiments for familiarization with the techniques and procedures of the protocol.
Familiarization with the laboratory environment, equipment, and test procedures occurred during prescreening.
The process involved familiarization with the material, identifying a thematic framework, indexing, charting, mapping and interpretation [ 24].
All study CBT therapists underwent in-person group and individual training (with study PIs) that included familiarization with the treatment manuals, followed by extensive role-playing of treatment procedures as well as videotaping.
Community level coalitions that oppose identity-based discrimination are stronger, and the process of building such coalitions leads to familiarization with "the other".
After a classroom chalk talk, we begin a familiarization with the bikes.
