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The Lived Experience Of In-Home Social Distancing And Other Preventative Measures Among Covid-19-Positive Individuals And Other Household Members, Jimmette Naytwain Brooks
The Lived Experience Of In-Home Social Distancing And Other Preventative Measures Among Covid-19-Positive Individuals And Other Household Members, Jimmette Naytwain Brooks
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), first detected in Wuhan, China, is caused by a new virus strain: severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On March 11, 2020, COVID-19 was classified as “the second pandemic of the 21st century” by the World Health Organization. To better control the spread of the virus, governments and communities adopted several established public health protocols to quell the spread of the disease and decrease the resulting morbidity and mortality. Specific measures included masking, hand hygiene, social distancing and disinfection. Though these are proven measures, not much was known about adherence in the home …
Best Practices In Healthcare Leadership Succession Planning To Improve Vamc Executive Leadership Stability, Randi Marie Farris
Best Practices In Healthcare Leadership Succession Planning To Improve Vamc Executive Leadership Stability, Randi Marie Farris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) current succession planning and management practice has been identified as a significant opportunity for alignment with evidence-based practice. This integrative review aimed to synthesize evidence-based healthcare succession management to improve executive leadership stability in Veterans Affairs Medical Centers (VAMC). This integrative review provided an analysis of empirical and non-empirical literature from 2002 to 2025 for best practices to increase the stability of VAMC executive leadership. The strategic human resource management (SHRM) framework was selected as the conceptual framework to inform a comprehensive process, as succession management is one element of a much larger human capital …
Causes, Consequences, And Countermeasures Of Military Coups In The Gambia, Alhagie A. Mbye
Causes, Consequences, And Countermeasures Of Military Coups In The Gambia, Alhagie A. Mbye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Military coups d’état remain a persistent threat to postcolonial African states, undermining democratic consolidation and institutional legitimacy. The Gambia, although historically regarded as a relatively stable West African nation, has experienced approximately 14 coup attempts since gaining independence from Great Britain in 1965. While military coups in Africa are well documented, much of the existing literature relies on broad regional frameworks that emphasize externalities such as foreign influence and geopolitical pressures rather than internalities such as national policy direction, and domestic governance challenges. The purpose of this qualitative case study is to address that gap by providing context-specific empirical research …
Breaking Barriers: The Political Journeys Of Elected Female Leaders, Erica Lynn Williams
Breaking Barriers: The Political Journeys Of Elected Female Leaders, Erica Lynn Williams
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite increasing participation, women have remained significantly underrepresented in elected political office. Existing literature on women elected to political positions highlights persistent gender disparities in representation, access, and political influence. Scholars have examined the structural, cultural, and institutional barriers that women face when seeking and holding public office. While recent research has increasingly focused on intersectionality and the diverse experiences of women in politics, gaps remain in capturing their personal narratives and day-to-day realities. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to examine the experiences of women currently serving in political positions to understand how prior career opportunities influenced …
Staff Education Project Building Proficiency In Debriefing And Empowering Healthcare Professionals With Confidence And Knowledge, Kristie Lynn Van Waus
Staff Education Project Building Proficiency In Debriefing And Empowering Healthcare Professionals With Confidence And Knowledge, Kristie Lynn Van Waus
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Debriefing is a critical reflective practice in healthcare that facilitates team learning, promotes psychological safety, and supports quality improvement following clinical events. Despite its recognized value, healthcare professionals report limited training and a lack of confidence in participating in debriefing. I conducted this staff education project to increase staff knowledge and confidence related to effective debriefing practices by delivering targeted in-person education and measuring outcomes using a pre- and post-intervention knowledge and confidence assessment. The education focused on the essential elements of effective debriefing and use of a standardized data collection form. Participants completed a preintervention assessment measuring their knowledge …
Education Plan On Colonoscopy Preparation And Communication To Improve Colonoscopy Prep And Ensure Better Outcomes, Maryam Pourjalil
Education Plan On Colonoscopy Preparation And Communication To Improve Colonoscopy Prep And Ensure Better Outcomes, Maryam Pourjalil
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing practice (DNP) staff education project introduced a formalized staff education program to refine colonoscopy preparation quality at a community gastroenterology clinic. Suboptimal bowel preparation in 20%–30% of colonoscopies resulted in missed lesions, higher costs, and decreased satisfaction of the provided quality of care, which highlighted the need for enhanced staff education in nursing practice. The project question was: Does the education of staff on colonoscopy preparation procedures bridge the existing knowledge gap regarding modern colonoscopy techniques? My goal was to increase staff knowledge regarding standardize prep instructions. The project was designed using best practice evidence and …
The Link Between Disability And Suicide Ideation In Men Over 60, Cassandra Lawrence
The Link Between Disability And Suicide Ideation In Men Over 60, Cassandra Lawrence
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers suicide and suicide ideation as a severe public health issue among older men and people with disabilities. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a predictive relationship between the level of disability, type of disability (i.e., physical, visual, hearing), functional disability, (i.e., mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (iADLs), and having multiple disabilities on suicide ideation among men with a disability who are aged 60 years and older while controlling for age, depression, marital status and retirement status. The interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal …
Information Technology Industry Leaders’ Methods To Enhance Employee Job Performance, Helen Chioma Orisakwe
Information Technology Industry Leaders’ Methods To Enhance Employee Job Performance, Helen Chioma Orisakwe
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many U.S. tech companies are grappling with the challenge of sustaining high employee performance. It's crucial for information technology (IT) executives and business leaders to adopt strategies that support high employee performance, as this is vital for fostering innovation, promoting staff well-being, and ensuring reliable service. Grounded in Bass and Avolio’s transformational leadership theory, this qualitative pragmatic inquiry sought to determine which leadership practices employed by experienced IT supervisors most effectively elevate employee performance. Purposive sampling was used to recruit seven IT organizational leaders with at least five years of supervisory experience and demonstrated success in performance-enhancing initiatives. Data from …
Improving Fall Prevention Practices Through Nursing Staff Education In Psychiatric Hospitals, Fidelia Chukwuto
Improving Fall Prevention Practices Through Nursing Staff Education In Psychiatric Hospitals, Fidelia Chukwuto
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Summary Falls are a significant patient safety concern in psychiatric units due to unique risk factors such as impaired cognition, medication side effects, and behavioral issues. This nursing staff education project focused on fall prevention practices among RNs and mental health technicians (MHTs) in a psychiatric hospital by enhancing staff knowledge through a targeted educational intervention. The practice problem addressed inconsistent fall prevention practices stemming from a lack of specialized training, which increased the risk of patient harm, longer hospital stays, and healthcare costs. The purpose of the project was to determine whether an evidence-based educational intervention could enhance nursing …
Implementing Strategies To Reduce Hospital Readmission Reduction Program Readmissions By Improving Discharge Planning In Nonprofit Hospitals, Joy Nwagboliwe Chukwu
Implementing Strategies To Reduce Hospital Readmission Reduction Program Readmissions By Improving Discharge Planning In Nonprofit Hospitals, Joy Nwagboliwe Chukwu
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Non-profit healthcare administrators in United States hospitals face the challenge of hospital readmissions, especially due to the CMS Hospital Readmission Reduction Program (HRRP), which affects reimbursement. The purpose and review question for this integrative review was to research evidence-based strategies that could be implemented to improve the discharge planning process in non-profit hospitals and reduce readmissions for patients with HRRP diagnoses. A review of literature identified 126 articles for analysis, with 25 studies selected for quality assessment using the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model and the Research Evidence Appraisal form. The Donabedian framework provided a structured approach for evaluating …
Exploring Strategies For Mitigating Toxic Behaviors And Improving Employee Retention In Organizations, Roy Lydell Rucker
Exploring Strategies For Mitigating Toxic Behaviors And Improving Employee Retention In Organizations, Roy Lydell Rucker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A lack of mitigation strategies for middle manager toxic leadership can negatively affect organizational retention outcomes. Business leaders are concerned with a lack of effective strategies to counteract these behaviors and improve retention. Grounded in the toxic leadership theory, this study aimed to explore executive leaders’ strategies for mitigating toxic leadership and enhancing retention, guided by the toxic leadership framework. A qualitative, pragmatic inquiry design employed purposive sampling of nine C-suite executives from U.S. technology small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Data were collected via semistructured interviews and organizational documents. Thematic analysis, employing iterative coding and constant comparison, yielded six themes: …
Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness And Executive Leaders, Karen Renee Solomon Edwards
Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness And Executive Leaders, Karen Renee Solomon Edwards
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
U.S. nonprofit organizations provide important services to society as an integral sector within the community. This necessitates organizational effectiveness. The problem explored in this research concerned how nonprofit executive leaders defined organizational effectiveness and perceived their role in creating and sustaining it within their organization. There was limited scholarly literature regarding a common understanding of how executive leaders defined organizational effectiveness within a nonprofit, and how they perceived their role in creating and maintaining it. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how nonprofit organization executive leaders defined organizational effectiveness and perceived their role in creating and …
Textbook Cost And Interactivity: Comparing Equity Outcomes And Student Perceptions, Brandilynn J. Villarreal, Kimberly N. White, Kimberly Vincent-Layton, Alice Zhang, Francesca Messina, Christopher W. Harmon
Textbook Cost And Interactivity: Comparing Equity Outcomes And Student Perceptions, Brandilynn J. Villarreal, Kimberly N. White, Kimberly Vincent-Layton, Alice Zhang, Francesca Messina, Christopher W. Harmon
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
Significant equity gaps in introductory STEM courses create barriers in the STEM pathway. The current study investigated the impact of equitable access to course resources in the form of different e-textbooks in an introductory chemistry course. The purpose of the study was to determine if the use of a free textbook and/or the use of an interactive textbook enhances students’ academic performance, especially among students from marginalized backgrounds. We analyzed equity data for 199 general chemistry students. Overall, the pattern of course equity gaps suggests there was a positive impact of implementing a free textbook on students’ grades, with the …
Investigating Burnout Among Higher Education Students In Kenya: Factorial Structure, Validity, And Reliability Of The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey, Kennedy Wasonga Awuonda, Kwanghee Jung, Jaehoon Lee, Woonyoung Song, Sharon Atieno
Investigating Burnout Among Higher Education Students In Kenya: Factorial Structure, Validity, And Reliability Of The Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey, Kennedy Wasonga Awuonda, Kwanghee Jung, Jaehoon Lee, Woonyoung Song, Sharon Atieno
Journal of Educational Research and Practice
Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced work-related personal accomplishment. The Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) is a widely used tool for measuring burnout syndrome. Several studies have been conducted to evaluate the reliability and validity of various versions of the MBI, including the MBI-Student Survey. However, cultural, social, and economic factors may affect burnout differently in African countries, highlighting the need for more research. The study examined burnout among college students in Kenya, specifically by investigating the factorial structure, validity, and reliability of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS). The study involved a total of 422 participants. The …
Demographic And Clinical Predictors Of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease And Advanced Fibrosis In The United States, Gail Fernandes
Demographic And Clinical Predictors Of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease And Advanced Fibrosis In The United States, Gail Fernandes
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD; formerly nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related liver fibrosis) is a growing public health problem in the United States. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of MASLD-related advanced fibrosis in the United States and assess whether type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) were independent risk factors for MASLD-related advanced fibrosis. This study was a quantitative cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2011 to 2020, grounded in the social ecological theory. Participants (N = 21,829) were included if they were ≥18 years, excluded if …
Staff Education To Promote Medication Adherence In Hypertension, Amie Sankoh
Staff Education To Promote Medication Adherence In Hypertension, Amie Sankoh
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
A primary care medical clinic experienced an increase in hospital readmission for hypertensive patients, as evidenced by a consistent lack of standardized patient education on medication adherence and a notable increase in readmission rates for uncontrolled hypertension. Hypertension is a significant public health problem associated with an elevated risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. The gap in practice identified was a lack of knowledge among the medical staff in teaching patients about hypertension medication adherence. The practice-focused question was: Does educating primary care medical staff on the importance of medication adherence in hypertension improve knowledge, as evidenced by …
Sbar: Handoff Communication Technique For Nurses, Carrie Jane Barnett
Sbar: Handoff Communication Technique For Nurses, Carrie Jane Barnett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) staff education project aimed to address inconsistent and ineffective handoff communication among healthcare staff in a 44-bed observation unit. The project focused on implementing an education program centered on the SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation) communication technique to improve staff knowledge and communication practices. Using a pretest/posttest design, the program demonstrated significant knowledge gains among participants, with a cohort-normalized gain of 0.85 and statistically significant improvements in test scores (p < .05). The intervention highlighted the importance of structured communication in enhancing patient safety, reducing errors, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Despite limitations such as a small sample size and time constraints, the project highlighted the value of SBAR as a reliable tool for enhancing communication and improving patient outcomes. Recommendations include ongoing SBAR training, integration into onboarding programs, and expansion to other departments to sustain long-term improvements in communication and care quality.
Set Up For Success: The Lived Experiences And Perceptions Of Nonviolent Offenders And Their Challenges Of Successfully Reentering Society, Ciera Lee'nette Day
Set Up For Success: The Lived Experiences And Perceptions Of Nonviolent Offenders And Their Challenges Of Successfully Reentering Society, Ciera Lee'nette Day
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This dissertation firmly highlighted the critical necessity for effective diversion plans tailored to nonviolent offenders, presenting a compelling qualitative analysis of the lived experiences of 12 former nonviolent offenders and their views on diversion centers. The research employed in-depth interviews as the primary data collection method, engaging participants aged 18 and older who had committed nonviolent offenses, had no pending legal cases, and had been released from incarceration or probation within the past six months. To analyze the data, NVivo 15 and MAXQDA software were utilized, ensuring a rigorous and systematic approach to organizing and interpreting unstructured data, developing robust …
Enhancing Care Coordination Through Staff Education In Interdisciplinary Communication Best Practices, Sharane Bowlin
Enhancing Care Coordination Through Staff Education In Interdisciplinary Communication Best Practices, Sharane Bowlin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Effective communication is essential in psychiatric treatment, where patient status continuously evolves and needs to be addressed with quick decision-making to ensure optimal care results. Delayed communication, especially in the virtual setting, can affect patient care significantly. In this staff education project, I examined whether daily hybrid meetings with situation background, assessment, and recommendation (SBAR) protocol affect care coordination on a knowledge and attitudes survey. The purpose of this Doctor of Nursing Practice staff education project was to address communication breakdowns and coordination issues among an interdisciplinary psychiatric health care team. The intervention involved administering a presurvey; an in-person session …
Educating Primary Care Professionals On The Management And Treatment Of Dementia Patients, Rosemarie Ashmeade
Educating Primary Care Professionals On The Management And Treatment Of Dementia Patients, Rosemarie Ashmeade
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This quality improvement staff education program addressed the delayed treatment of patients with dementia at the outpatient project facility. Patients with depression were treated according to protocol; however, the practitioners were not recognizing that some of these patients with depression had dementia and required a different plan of treatment. This knowledge gap had the potential to result in delayed diagnosis, inadequate patient support, and less favorable patient outcomes. This evidence-based education program was developed to increase healthcare practitioners’ competency in recognizing dementia and providing early referral and treatment. I determined the effectiveness of the educational intervention by analyzing the data …
Effectiveness Of An Educational Program To Enhance Medication Adherence Knowledge For Licensed Vocational Nurses In An Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic, Imelda Okoli
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This staff education project focused on the practice problem of a knowledge deficit of licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) related to evidence-based medication adherence strategies for psychiatric patients. The practice-focused question addressed how effective an education would be for improving medication adherence knowledge, confidence, and practice readiness among LVNs in an outpatient psychiatric clinic. It is important to address this practice gap because insufficient knowledge of medication adherence could limit LVNs’ ability to engage patients and foster higher medication adherence. Participants were nine LVNs working in an outpatient psychiatric facility who attended face-to-face education sessions. LVNs completed a pretest, followed by …
Staff Education On Blood Glucose Monitoring Protocols For Assisted Living Facility Staff, Musa Ahmed Mugenyi
Staff Education On Blood Glucose Monitoring Protocols For Assisted Living Facility Staff, Musa Ahmed Mugenyi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
At the practice site, older residents face inconsistent and untimely blood sugar assessments, contributing to avoidable complications such as hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and hospitalizations. Many caregivers lack standardized training in blood glucose monitoring, which poses a significant risk to residents with diabetes or prediabetes. To address this practice problem, a staff education program on blood glucose monitoring protocols was initiated. The practice-focused question was the following: Will staff knowledge and confidence increase after participating in an education program on monitoring blood glucose levels? As part of the education program, staff received evidence-based instruction on proper techniques for blood glucose testing, recognizing …
Maternal Mortality In Zambia: Associations With Health Services Utilization, Birth Spacing, And Province, Selina Mubwanga
Maternal Mortality In Zambia: Associations With Health Services Utilization, Birth Spacing, And Province, Selina Mubwanga
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Maternal mortality remains one of the leading public health issues in Zambia characterized by elevated maternal mortality rates among women of reproductive age. This research study investigated the effect of birth spacing, province type and location, and maternal health services utilization on maternal deaths among women in the Lusaka, Eastern, Central, and North-Western provinces of Zambia. The theoretical underpinning of this investigation drew upon the social-ecological systems framework. Using secondary data from the 2018 Zambia Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) of 1,868 women aged 15–49 years, the study adopted a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional research design. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed …
Prisoner Re-Entry Into Society And Criminal Justice Social Work Practice, Aleeyah S. Norvell
Prisoner Re-Entry Into Society And Criminal Justice Social Work Practice, Aleeyah S. Norvell
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study explores the challenges faced by social workers in supporting the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals. Social workers play a critical role in the U.S. criminal justice system, yet they often encounter systemic barriers that limit their ability to meet clients’ basic needs, such as housing, employment, and healthcare. Using a generic qualitative research design, the study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with a sample of eight licensed social workers, using open-ended questions to gather rich, detailed accounts of their experiences. Guided by social learning theory and using thematic analysis, the findings reveal significant obstacles in adapting to …
Motivational Factors Affecting Female Students' Choice Of Stem And Non-Stem Majors At Us Universities, Buthaina Ruyyashi
Motivational Factors Affecting Female Students' Choice Of Stem And Non-Stem Majors At Us Universities, Buthaina Ruyyashi
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem addressed in this study is the persistently low enrollment of female undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors within U.S. universities. The purpose of this quantitative study was to examine the relationship between female undergraduate students' choice of STEM versus non-STEM majors and their motivational factors, as measured by the Motivations Influencing Course Choice (MICC) survey. The study was grounded in social cognitive career theory, which emphasizes the role of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and personal goals in academic decision-making. The analysis assessed the predictive power of career aspiration, interest, helping, and loafing in determining major …
A Toolkit For Treating Obesity In Children With Metabolic Syndrome, Karen Mayers-Scott
A Toolkit For Treating Obesity In Children With Metabolic Syndrome, Karen Mayers-Scott
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project seeks to bridge the existing knowledge gap in using Metformin to manage childhood obesity in patients with metabolic syndrome. The primary goal was to develop a complete toolkit to educate healthcare providers on utilizing Metformin in obese children with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome, characterized by higher triglycerides, decreased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, increased blood pressure, elevated fasting plasma glucose, and increased waist circumference, offers considerable health hazards for children. The practice-focused question is, Is the toolkit deemed useful to providers for treating obesity in children with metabolic syndrome using metformin?” The project employed the theory of planned behavior, …
Staff Education To Improve Knowledge Of Phq-9 Use, Grace Eluma
Staff Education To Improve Knowledge Of Phq-9 Use, Grace Eluma
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The DNP project revolved around educating healthcare staff on using a depression screening tool known as the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Undiagnosed depression can affect people’s quality of life, their functional condition, and general health outcomes, making it a significant problem that needs to be addressed. The U.S Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends using evidence-based screening tools such as the PHQ-9 to assess, diagnose, and monitor the condition’s severity. However, a few nurses use this tool despite being aware of it or misusing it, resulting in under-utilization, inappropriate assessment, and increased events. The project aimed to implement a staff …
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of The Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program In Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections, Peta Ann Anderson
Evaluating The Effectiveness Of The Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program In Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections, Peta Ann Anderson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This doctoral project is an evaluation of a quality improvement initiative that applied a mixed method approach to evaluate the impact of the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) on hand hygiene (HH) compliance and healthcare-associated infection rates. The project was conducted in the United States of America (USA), Florida in an acute care hospital. The practice problem addressed was the persistent low adherence to HH protocols among healthcare staff, a critical issue in nursing practice due to its direct link to preventable patient harm. Quantitative data demonstrated a substantial reduction in infection rates following the implementation of the CUSP program. …
Staff Education To Improve Stroke Management Knowledge Among Medical-Surgical Emergency Department Overflow Staff Nurses, Andrea Terri Branch
Staff Education To Improve Stroke Management Knowledge Among Medical-Surgical Emergency Department Overflow Staff Nurses, Andrea Terri Branch
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Summary This quality improvement initiative aimed to enhance stroke knowledge through an evidence-based staff education program for medical-surgical emergency department (ED) overflow nurses. The impetus for the project stemmed from recognition of the need for enhancing prompt response and communication during acute stroke events. Variations in stroke knowledge among nursing staff contributed to delays in recognizing and responding to stroke symptoms. The practice-focused question guiding this Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project addressed whether the implementation of an evidence-based stroke education program could improve nursing knowledge. The purpose of the project was to evaluate whether an evidence-based stroke education program …
Correctional Officers’ Perceptions Of Personal Safety Equipment Effectiveness, Tiffany Haigler-Sion
Correctional Officers’ Perceptions Of Personal Safety Equipment Effectiveness, Tiffany Haigler-Sion
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The United States has the largest correctional system and the highest incarceration rate in the world. Within this system, correctional officers (COs) serve as the primary point of contact with inmates. Existing literature suggests that the nature of inmates’ offenses often influences COs’ perceptions. Moreover, safety equipment plays a critical role in maintaining security within prison environments. Understanding COs’ experiences and perceptions regarding their safety equipment is therefore essential. The research problem is that little is known about COs’ lived experiences with and perceptions of the safety equipment they carry to keep safe from inmate severe assault. The purpose of …