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Bridging Communication In End-Of-Life Care At A Midwest Veterans Home, Taylor Karrow
Bridging Communication In End-Of-Life Care At A Midwest Veterans Home, Taylor Karrow
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Palliative care is specialized care for those with serious disease and focuses on providing relief from symptoms (Radbruch et al., 2020). The goal of palliative care is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to change healthcare delivery and visitor restrictions, alternative approaches to safely deliver care to both the patient and family have been uncovered. A Midwest veterans home was looking to bridge the gap in communication between staff, resident, and family during end-of-life care. Creation of an online accessible educational resource for nursing home staff is an alternative …
The Impacts Of Peer To Peer Collaboration On Science Self-Efficacy Among 8th-Grade Students, Erin Wilmes (Kaus), Elizabeth Bohnert
The Impacts Of Peer To Peer Collaboration On Science Self-Efficacy Among 8th-Grade Students, Erin Wilmes (Kaus), Elizabeth Bohnert
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research project focused on determining the effects peer-to-peer collaboration has on 8th-grade students in a middle school science classroom. The intervention took place over six weeks in two classrooms, whose learning models changed between hybrid and distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020-2021. For this study, researchers collected data through a pre and post-intervention science self-efficacy questionnaire and digital journal, and twice-weekly exit tickets. The results showed that the peer-to-peer model of collaboration implemented in this study increases student self-efficacy significantly, with girls having the most significant increase in self-efficacy. Researchers concluded that this model is …
Implementation Of A Standardized Nurse To Nursing Assistant Hand-Off Process In The Inpatient Setting, Laura T. Goebel
Implementation Of A Standardized Nurse To Nursing Assistant Hand-Off Process In The Inpatient Setting, Laura T. Goebel
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
Communication is critical to nursing and considered to be the backbone of successful nursing collaboration (Kear, 2016). Effective communication during delegation from the registered nurse (RN) to the nursing assistant (NA) is important for optimal teamwork and work-flow in the fast-paced inpatient setting. Inconsistencies in the delegation process lead to frustration and disconnect among the nursing staff at a suburban inpatient hospital unit which was the site of this DNP project. The goal of the project was to improve communication, teamwork, and efficiency of work-flow through the use of a standardized RN to NA hand-off delegation tool. A pre-implementation survey …
The Impact Of Nonviolent Communication In An Early Childhood Montessori Environment, Amanda Britt Hadsall Jakowich
The Impact Of Nonviolent Communication In An Early Childhood Montessori Environment, Amanda Britt Hadsall Jakowich
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The researcher examined how Nonviolent Communication (NVC) incorporated into a Montessori primary classroom would impact student’s social-emotional learning. The students participating in this research came from multiple ethnic groups and nine were non-English speakers. Some showed evidence of trauma that resulted from living in home environments that experienced instability. The researcher modeled NVC communication in her interactions with students whenever possible and then observed and documented their reactions and behaviors during lessons on social skills in 15-minute intervals over 3 weeks. She observed students engaged in describing their feelings and concluded that NVC can be effective with consistency and guidance …
The Impact Of Personalized Learning On Learner Agency, Communication, And Critical Thinking In A Fourth And Sixth Grade Math Class, Teresa Ogden, Erica Pierce
The Impact Of Personalized Learning On Learner Agency, Communication, And Critical Thinking In A Fourth And Sixth Grade Math Class, Teresa Ogden, Erica Pierce
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
Agency, communication and critical thinking are skills that all students must develop in order to become effective life-long learners. The action research was designed to determine the impact of a Personalized Learning format on students’ learner agency, and their communication and critical thinking skills. The research was conducted with fourth-grade students in a suburban elementary setting, and with sixth-grade students in a suburban middle school setting. The researchers collected before and after treatment data using an agency rubric, and using communication and critical thinking skills rubric. Researchers also collected data to determine student preference for working in a personalized learning …
The Influence Of Smart Technology On An Older Adult’S Communication With Family, Skye Galegher Thompson
The Influence Of Smart Technology On An Older Adult’S Communication With Family, Skye Galegher Thompson
Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects
The purpose of this study was to investigate an older adult’s perspective on the influences of smart technology on her communication with a family member. The participant in this single case study was included in a larger, phenomenological qualitative research study that investigated the impact of smart technology on senior care. She lived alone in a senior living facility apartment. The participant received smart home sensor technology, which tracked activity patterns and alerted a designated family member if deviations from typical activity patterns were detected. The participant also received Amazon Alexa® (2018) as part of the technology package. In-depth qualitative …
Building Bridges: Using Community-Based Participatory Action Research To Examine Communication Between Somali Families And Teachers At A Suburban School In Minnesota, Ashley Quien
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this community-based action research project was for teachers and Somali families to collaboratively improve communication between parents and teachers at a suburban school in Minnesota. The project used multiple data sources to understand how to improve communication between Somali families and teachers. A teacher survey revealed the current communication practices teachers use at this school. Data was collected for attendance and behavior referrals to see how Somali students related to other students. A Somali family focus group met to discuss communication practices at the school. This group discussed what was going well, what needed to be improved, …
Nudging Parents Towards Parent Education Emails, Lauren P. Sitarz
Nudging Parents Towards Parent Education Emails, Lauren P. Sitarz
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This research studied the effects three different styles of email content has on sustained parent interest. Emailing is a cost-effective way of offering parents a glimpse inside their child’s classroom; but if parents do not engage with the emails or correspond with the teacher, the effort may be ineffective.. Over six weeks, 81 primary (3 to 6 years-old) parents at a small suburban Montessori school received one of three weekly emails containing photos or text intended to teach parents about Montessori education. The data suggests parents value photos rather than text. Teachers may see sustained engagement by sending regular photo-heavy …
Utilization Of Social Media In Strengthening Communication In Long Distance Relationships, Lexie Gutzmann
Utilization Of Social Media In Strengthening Communication In Long Distance Relationships, Lexie Gutzmann
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of individuals, who have experienced long distance relationships, and utilize the instant access of communication through technology to strengthen and maintain their connection despite their geographical distances. Using a qualitative design, individuals between the ages of 20-30 were asked questions about their experience of utilizing social media and technology as a mode of communication to sustain their long distance relationship. The researcher analyzed the data by looking for codes and themes within the participant’s answers. The findings indicated that the participants found that social media and technology were beneficial in …
The Effects Of Digital Portfolios And Flipgrid On Student Engagement And Communication In A Connected Learning Secondary Visual Arts Classroom, Megan Johnson, Maia Skarphol
The Effects Of Digital Portfolios And Flipgrid On Student Engagement And Communication In A Connected Learning Secondary Visual Arts Classroom, Megan Johnson, Maia Skarphol
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
Visual art education is advancing through digital media ( text, audio, video, and graphics) and technologies (digital devices, software, and learning platforms that offer options to each student) in ways that impact student engagement and communication. Through the practice of connected learning in a secondary art classroom environment, individual students can bring their strengths and ideas into a community of peers to create a better understanding of complex concepts that individuals could not have reached alone (Cantrill et al., 2014). The purpose of this research study was to understand what effects digital portfolios and Flipgrid have on student engagement and …
Effects Of The Remind App On Parent-Teacher Communication At A Mixed-Income Middle School, Kelsey Nisbet, Allison Opp
Effects Of The Remind App On Parent-Teacher Communication At A Mixed-Income Middle School, Kelsey Nisbet, Allison Opp
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of conducting this research project was to gain insight on using text messaging as an effective communication tool with parents/guardians through the use of the Remind Application. The intervention took place over a four week period at a public school in North Dakota. Two hundred and seventy seventh grade students and one hundred and sixty-three parents/guardians participated in this study. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected via a pre and post parent/guardian survey, student presurvey, weekly Remind Application messages, and a teacher reflection journal. Analysis of the data revealed easy and convenient messages resulted in a higher response …
Effective Teacher Communication As A Bridge Between School And Home, Kimberly J. Walton
Effective Teacher Communication As A Bridge Between School And Home, Kimberly J. Walton
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
This action research study investigated the effects of teacher communication on parent knowledge of the work their child does in the classroom. Forms of teacher communication utilized were parent education events and bi-weekly classroom news. The study was conducted at a small, private Montessori school, and a total of 22 parents participated. Data was collected via pre-information and post-information question sheets, interviews, and education event feedback forms. Parents expressed positive comments regarding the education events and were appreciative of the enhanced understanding of their child’s work in the classroom. The bi-weekly classroom news was also well received, however, complication in …
Communication And Conflict Resolution In Early Childhood, Alyssa K. Ringgenberg
Communication And Conflict Resolution In Early Childhood, Alyssa K. Ringgenberg
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The importance of teaching communication and conflict resolution skills in early childhood is explored in this action research. Previous research suggests that young children are capable of learning conflict resolution skills from an early age. After observing that conflict resolution was not successfully addressed in many different classroom environments, the need to research and model clear, compassionate language was apparent. This study was conducted in a Montessori classroom of 21 children, ages three to six. Within the framework of Nonviolent Communication (NVC), the children learned to voice their feelings, hear others, and have their personal needs met. I recorded reports …
Communicating Effectively With Parents In The Montessori Environment, Lindsey A. Seril
Communicating Effectively With Parents In The Montessori Environment, Lindsey A. Seril
Masters of Arts in Education Action Research Papers
The purpose of this action research was to examine the most effective ways of communicating with parents in the Montessori environment, and to see if incorporating technology and communication skills into the classroom would improve parent-teacher communication and relationships. This study was conducted with the parents of children ages two and a half to six years old in a private Montessori classroom. Classroom management and communication technology in the form of Montessori Compass was introduced into the classroom in order to see the impact on parent-teacher communication. Techniques for improved communication with parents were also used during parent-teacher interactions to …
How Is Social Media Used By Military Families To Communicate During Deployment?, Lisa Bittner
How Is Social Media Used By Military Families To Communicate During Deployment?, Lisa Bittner
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
As the construct of today’s military has progressed and changed over time to include a more diverse representation of the United States culture, so have families progressed in how to maintain connectedness during periods of absence. The challenge of maintaining communication despite distance and extensive time differentials is often subsidized today through the utilization of social media or electronic forms of communication. This form of communication often serves as a supplement to traditional mediums of communication such as letters, care packages, and telephone calls, offering a more immediate and interactive communicative process to occur between deployed service members and their …
Communication And End-Of-Life Decision Making About Death With Children Who Have Terminal Cancer: The Social Worker’S Perspective, Jessica Convy
Communication And End-Of-Life Decision Making About Death With Children Who Have Terminal Cancer: The Social Worker’S Perspective, Jessica Convy
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine how parents address communication and decision making about death with their terminally ill child from social workers who work with these families. Methods: To add to the existing limited research studies on communication about death and end-of-life care decision making, the researcher conducted a qualitative study consisting of six interviews with social workers in a large, Midwestern pediatric hospital. The data was analyzed using thematic clustering. Results: The qualitative study focuses on two themes: discussing death with a terminally ill child and decision making. The researcher found that, …
Impacts Of Text Messaging On Adolescents’ Communication Skills: School Social Workers’ Perceptions, Jacqueline B. Graham
Impacts Of Text Messaging On Adolescents’ Communication Skills: School Social Workers’ Perceptions, Jacqueline B. Graham
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
The primary purpose of the present research was to gain a better understanding of how text messaging has affected adolescent communication skills. This research also explored school social workers’ perceptions of ways that texting has impacted adolescents’ lives. Qualitative interviews conducted with seven school social workers explored perceptions of adolescent communication with school social workers, peers, and families, along with benefits and challenges texting presents in adolescent lives. Findings from this study suggested that texting negatively affects adolescents’ communication skills, particularly with regard to face-to-face communication skills, bullying, and teasing. Social workers should be aware of positive and negative effects …
Ethical Implications: End Of Life Planning For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Kylie Otte
Ethical Implications: End Of Life Planning For Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities, Kylie Otte
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities need to engage in end of life planning, however it is essential to determine how their support networks fit into the process. As individuals with Intellectual Disabilities require support to live their daily lives, they too need support when making decisions surrounding medical treatments and end of life planning. The purpose of this study was to identify ethical implications for social workers, when working with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities when engaging in end of life planning. Seven respondents participated in this study consisting of qualitative interviews. Each of the interviewees responded to similar question lists, written …
Social Networking And Interpersonal Communication And Conflict Resolution Skills Among College Freshmen, John Drussell
Social Networking And Interpersonal Communication And Conflict Resolution Skills Among College Freshmen, John Drussell
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Social networking is a current phenomenon that consists of both web-based communication with Internet users through websites and interaction with others via cellular phones. A survey conducted on 2,277 American adults found that 18-24 year olds sent or received an average of 109.5 text messages per day, which works out to be more than 3,200 text messages per month. Further, it was estimated that 713 million people ages 15 or older, which was 14% of the global population, used the Internet in June 2006, with 153 million being in the United States. The purpose of this study at social networking, …