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Mitigating American Wealth Inequality With Universal Basic Income: Perceptions From Social Service Professionals, Caitlin Dinneen
Mitigating American Wealth Inequality With Universal Basic Income: Perceptions From Social Service Professionals, Caitlin Dinneen
Harold L. Hodgkinson Award for Outstanding Dissertation
Extreme wealth disparities between the richest and poorest Americans are a problem in the United States. Although the existing literature has established mixed results regarding the efficacy of universal basic income as a tool to alleviate income inequality, no one has studied the perspectives of social service professionals in Minnesota. The purpose of this study was to identify the perceptions of Minnesota based social service professionals regarding universal basic income through the lens of Benet’s polarities of democracy framework. The research question for this study was what are the perceptions of Minnesota based social service professionals regarding the potential impact …
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel’S Attitudes, Knowledge, And Perceptions Of Alternatives To The Application Of Physical Restraints, Gale Marie Knight
Unlicensed Assistive Personnel’S Attitudes, Knowledge, And Perceptions Of Alternatives To The Application Of Physical Restraints, Gale Marie Knight
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The use of physical restraints in mental health care settings is a common practice, yet it poses significant risks to patients’ physical and psychological well-being. The issue of excessive restraint use was addressed through this doctoral project by designing an educational program aimed at promoting alternative strategies. The practice-focused question was: How can an educational program for unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) impact their knowledge and attitudes towards alternatives to physical restraints? The purpose of the project was to develop and evaluate an education program to improve UAP knowledge and attitudes to reduce reliance on physical restraints. The project was informed …
Staff Education For Cardiovascular Nurses, Krupa Desai
Staff Education For Cardiovascular Nurses, Krupa Desai
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Summary The goal of this staff education project is to increase patient awareness of early detection and self-management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the education of staff in an Arkansas cardiovascular clinic. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Arkansas and the fourth highest in the country. The practice-focused question was: Does effective education for nursing staff regarding early detection and self-management of heart disease in adults help improve staff knowledge and willingness to educate patients as measured by pretest and posttest? Increasing patient knowledge in improving modifiable factors (e.g., physical activity, nutrition, monitoring of BMI, and cholesterol) …
Improving Knowledge Regarding The Use Of Long-Acting Injections In The Management Of Schizophrenia In Psychiatric Providers Using Focused Staff Education, Mutiat Popoola
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Summary Despite the potential benefits of long-acting injections (LAIs) in schizophrenia treatment, current literature reveals a severe knowledge gap among psychiatric practitioners about their use. This knowledge gap may also contribute to underutilizing LAIs in clinical practice and at the project site, reducing patients' access to this effective treatment therapy. This staff education project was developed and conducted to determine if focused education about the use of LAIs in the management of schizophrenia in psychiatric providers improved provider knowledge of their usage. Medication nonadherence in psychiatric patients can result in increased relapse rates and hospitalizations, poor medication adherence, increased healthcare …
Strategies To Improve Patient Satisfaction In Colorado Nursing Homes, Shahnoz Yusufbekova
Strategies To Improve Patient Satisfaction In Colorado Nursing Homes, Shahnoz Yusufbekova
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Patient satisfaction is a key performance indicator in nursing homes, influencing organizational success, clinical outcomes, and compliance with regulatory standards. This integrative review was conducted to identify strategies for improving patient satisfaction in Colorado nursing homes. By analyzing trends in patient care deficiencies and exploring evidence-based business strategies, the goal of this study was to enhance residents’ quality of life while fostering a patient-centered approach to care. An integrative literature review was conducted, in which peer-reviewed articles, government reports, and quality assessment tools published between 2019 and 2024 were analyzed. Lawton’s quality-of-life framework was used to assess factors influencing patient …
Effective Strategies To Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions In Manufacturing Organizations, Michael S. Heard
Effective Strategies To Mitigate Supply Chain Disruptions In Manufacturing Organizations, Michael S. Heard
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Supply chain disruptions threaten organizational performance by causing production delays, increasing costs, and diminishing customer satisfaction. Supply chain disruptions are a critical concern to supply chain leaders, operations managers, and business executives, as excessive disruptions can weaken operational resilience, competitive advantage, and stakeholder trust. Without effective mitigation strategies, organizational leaders face heightened financial risk and long-term value erosion, making developing robust supply chain practices essential for sustained business continuity and profitability. Grounded in the resource-based view theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore practical strategies that some business leaders use to forecast manufacturers’ distribution …
Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Infections: Role Of Age, Sexual Abuse, And Sexual Contact Among African Americans In Nc, Thomika Sprenger
Gonorrhea/Chlamydia Infections: Role Of Age, Sexual Abuse, And Sexual Contact Among African Americans In Nc, Thomika Sprenger
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health (PH) issue in North Carolina (NC) despite efforts to decrease prevalence. Rates are higher in African American (AA) young adults. Studies have investigated STIs, but little is known about the mediating relationship between factors such as the age of first sexual intercourse, sexual abuse, and sexual contact. The purpose of this quantitative study was to assess if the age of first sexual intercourse and sexual contact mediate the relationship between sexual abuse and gonorrhea/chlamydia infections among AA young adults in NC. A secondary data analysis was conducted using the 2019 Youth …
Clinical Practice Guideline For Patient Education On Indwelling Catheters In The Home, Lyndsy Bolstad
Clinical Practice Guideline For Patient Education On Indwelling Catheters In The Home, Lyndsy Bolstad
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Home healthcare agencies transition patients from the hospital to the home where caregivers may assist in providing care for indwelling Foley catheters. About half of urinary tract infections are in the presence of an indwelling catheter. The agency for which this Doctor of Nursing Practice project was developed does not have an evidence-based clinical practice patient education guideline (CPPEG) for the care of the indwelling catheter to prevent infection. The practice-focused questions were: (a) What evidence-based literature supports the development of a CPPEG for patient education on the care of the Foley catheter in the home and (b) Will the …
Economic Development In Ten Massachusetts Communities: A Study Of Public Policy Implementation Methods And Outcomes, Derek Michael Bennett
Economic Development In Ten Massachusetts Communities: A Study Of Public Policy Implementation Methods And Outcomes, Derek Michael Bennett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Economic renewal and development are an essential elements of urban economic development within numerous cities in the United States. Little has been reported concerning methods used to implement policy to create the conditions desirable for economic growth and development. The purpose of this study was to investigate the corelative relationship between implementation methods used and the outcomes of economic growth and development policy, applying Pierson's (1993) Policy Feedback Theory as the theoretical framework. Using a mixed methods-based study of quantitative and quantitative methods, to examine the correlation between policy implementation practices and resulting barriers in local economic growth and development, …
Hegemonic Masculinity: Exploring How Asian And Pacific Islander Emerging Adult Males Describe Masculinity, Eman'on Wanderer
Hegemonic Masculinity: Exploring How Asian And Pacific Islander Emerging Adult Males Describe Masculinity, Eman'on Wanderer
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The phenomenon of hegemonic masculinity presents a significant mental health concern among diverse emerging adult males. This generic qualitative study was an exploration of the perspectives of Asian and Pacific Islander emerging adult males regarding their descriptions of masculinity. Gender schema theory (GST) is the foundational framework of this study. Rooted in social cognitive theory, GST exemplifies how environmental factors shape the initial development of gender identity and the enduring effects this gendering has on cognitive processes throughout an individual's life. The primary research question in this study was: How do Asian and Pacific Islander emerging adult males describe masculinity? …
Alternative Solutions For Leadership To Attract Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals In Rural Areas, Jerilyn Ann Durst
Alternative Solutions For Leadership To Attract Qualified Behavioral Health Professionals In Rural Areas, Jerilyn Ann Durst
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The challenge of attracting qualified behavioral health professionals to positions in rural areas has been widely recognized. Underserved population segments, issues unique to clinicians practicing in rural areas, and a lack of effective recruitment incentives impact not only an organization but also the community it serves. The subject of this qualitative case study was a private behavioral health office located in a rural community. Semistructured interviews were held with five behavioral health leaders of this organization in addition to a review of organizational records. The Baldridge Performance Excellence Program was the conceptual framework that grounded this study. Qualitative analysis, including …
Organization Change Process Initiative Recurrent Emergency Room Visits By Mental Health And Substance Use Patients, Julie Marie Tucker
Organization Change Process Initiative Recurrent Emergency Room Visits By Mental Health And Substance Use Patients, Julie Marie Tucker
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The rising rates of patients diagnosed with mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUD) signify a critical national crisis, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, as reported by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. This increase has reduced access to essential resources and treatment options, resulting in overcrowded emergency rooms (ER) and extended wait times. Addressing these issues is vital for nursing practice, as they significantly influence patient care and health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations. This doctoral project explores whether an organizational change designed to raise awareness of updated community resources impacts MHSUD patient visits to the …
Relation Of Persistent Organic Pollutant Exposure With Autism, Gender, Age, And Body Mass Index, Tekle Mitiku
Relation Of Persistent Organic Pollutant Exposure With Autism, Gender, Age, And Body Mass Index, Tekle Mitiku
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Approximately one third (37%) of children in the United States are impaired with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) resulting in intellectual disability, and about 1 in 6 children in the United States has one or more developmental disabilities. The economic burden of ASD is estimated to be over $40 billion lost per year. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of polybrominated diphenyl ether derivatives (PBDEs) with ASD, age, gender, and body mass index (BMI). The conceptual framework of the study was based on the physiologically based pharmacokinetic theory that the body burden of PBDEs’ free radicals may …
Multiple Sclerosis Cognitive Needs, Entitlements, And Policy, Sandy A. Johnson
Multiple Sclerosis Cognitive Needs, Entitlements, And Policy, Sandy A. Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Women living with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience inequities, policy imbalance, and the feeling of overwhelming unfairness from those who govern policy. This qualitative phenomenological study was developed to focus on woman living with the disability of cognitive impairments in the MS paradigm that are not discussed, inadequately measured nor treated, making it difficult for those living with the disease to remain in the workforce and gain access to healthcare. Little research exists that identifies the unmet needs of those with MS and their relationship to cognitive impairments. Due to the progression of the cognitive impairments those living with MS have …
Effective Health Care Leadership Strategies For Increasing Nurses’ Retention Rates In Hospitals, Jennifer Cole
Effective Health Care Leadership Strategies For Increasing Nurses’ Retention Rates In Hospitals, Jennifer Cole
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some health care leaders lack effective strategies to improve and sustain nursing retention rates, resulting in significant operational costs. Grounded in the Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore practical strategies health care leaders use to improve nursing retention rates in hospital settings. The participants were four health care leaders from California hospitals selected through purposive sampling based on their experience implementing successful retention strategies. Data were collected using semi structured interviews, and data triangulation was completed by utilizing the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, California state nursing board reports, and a professional nursing …
The Relationship Between Climate Change Awareness And Mental Health Among Adults In The United States, Stanley Nkemjika
The Relationship Between Climate Change Awareness And Mental Health Among Adults In The United States, Stanley Nkemjika
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Understanding the connection between climate change awareness and overall well-being is crucial, particularly regarding its impact on the environment and mental health. However, there is a need for more research on this topic, especially within the American context. The mental health implications of climate change are not yet fully understood, and there is a gap in the literature. This gap was addressed by exploring climate change awareness effects on mental health among U.S. adults. The social ecological model provided a framework to examine the impact of climate change awareness on mental health, considering individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors. This …
Stereotype, Stigma, And Discrimination And Prep Use Among Black And Latino Men And Women, Aieshia Brooks Poole
Stereotype, Stigma, And Discrimination And Prep Use Among Black And Latino Men And Women, Aieshia Brooks Poole
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
HIV infections continue to rise in the Southern United States, with Black and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM), bisexual men, and women experiencing disproportionate impacts. Although pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective biomedical intervention for reducing HIV transmission, disparities in its uptake remain due to healthcare stereotype threat, felt stigma, and everyday discrimination. This quantitative cross-sectional study analyzed secondary data from the Generations: A Study of the Life and Health of LGB People in a Changing Society (2016–2019) to examine the relationship between these psychosocial barriers and PrEP use among Black/Latino MSM, bisexual men, and women aged …
Working Capital Management Strategies To Improve Private Healthcare Facilities’ Profitability In Southern Africa, Daina Zhira
Working Capital Management Strategies To Improve Private Healthcare Facilities’ Profitability In Southern Africa, Daina Zhira
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective working capital management is a critical business problem that negatively impacts organizational profitability. Private healthcare managers are particularly concerned with this issue because poor management of working capital can lead to reduced profitability, threaten operational sustainability, and ultimately compromise the quality of patient care. Grounded in the cash conversion cycle theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore the working capital management strategies managers used to improve profitability. The participants were eight private healthcare managers who had successfully implemented working capital management strategies to improve profitability. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and public records. Through …
Best Practices To Expand Funding For Assisted-Living Facilities In Mississippi., Melissa Darlene Mason
Best Practices To Expand Funding For Assisted-Living Facilities In Mississippi., Melissa Darlene Mason
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Background: Insufficient Medicaid reimbursement threatens the financial stability and quality of care in assisted-living facilities (ALFs). Fragmented funding, rising costs, and the absence of federal standards exacerbate financial challenges, highlighting the need for sustainable funding solutions. Purpose: This integrative review was conducted to examine Medicaid reimbursement challenges and to explore best practices for enhancing financial sustainability in ALFs through innovative funding strategies, alternative payment models, and policy reforms. Method: Using the Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice model, peer-reviewed literature from 2020–2025 was analyzed through the Donabedian model of healthcare quality to assess how Medicaid funding impacts care delivery and resident outcomes. …
Work-Life Balance Conflicts Parents Of Early Adolescents Faced During Covid-19 Lockdowns, Rodney Smith
Work-Life Balance Conflicts Parents Of Early Adolescents Faced During Covid-19 Lockdowns, Rodney Smith
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Measures such as social distancing and lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic meant parents balanced their roles as educators, tech support, and employees in shared home offices. This qualitative phenomenological study was to investigate the work-life balance conflicts parents of early adolescents faced during the COVID-19 lockdowns, focusing on how parents managed the challenges of pandemic restrictions and their strategies for coping with cognitive, emotional, and physical fatigue for themselves and their families. This study was guided by the transactional theory of stress and coping. Twelve female parents were virtually interviewed, selected based on their having early adolescent children at home, …
African American Men’S Experiences In Mental Health Treatment Services In Rural Mississippi, Kimberly Jenkins
African American Men’S Experiences In Mental Health Treatment Services In Rural Mississippi, Kimberly Jenkins
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Mental health disorders affect African American men similarly compared to their racial/ethnic counterparts. The problem is African American men do not access and engage in mental health services continuously, which affects their mental health outcomes. Grounded in ecological systems theory, the purpose of this qualitative study was to explore experiences of African American men, who have accessed and engaged in mental health treatment services. This study had three research questions focused on African American men’s perspectives on mental health services, personal experiences with mental health providers, and barriers they encountered when engaging in services. Participants were eight young adult African …
Leadership Strategies For Employee Engagement And Retention In Behavioral Health Organizations, Nneka Grace Slater
Leadership Strategies For Employee Engagement And Retention In Behavioral Health Organizations, Nneka Grace Slater
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Healthcare business leaders encounter significant challenges related to employee engagement and retention across the United States. These healthcare business leaders are increasingly concerned with developing effective leadership strategies that promote employee engagement and ensure retention for periods extending beyond 5 years for improved organizational performance. Grounded in participative theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore strategies business owners use to minimize employees’ intent to leave. The participants included six behavioral healthcare leaders in Monroe, Louisiana, United States, who successfully implemented strategies to engage and retain their employees for at least 5 years. Data were collected using …
Staff Education On The Management Of Diabetes Among Type 2 Diabetic Black American Patients, Ngozi Philomena Anonyuo
Staff Education On The Management Of Diabetes Among Type 2 Diabetic Black American Patients, Ngozi Philomena Anonyuo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The aim of this staff education project was to increase nurses’ knowledge and confidence in providing patient education for diabetes self-management. Insufficient nurse knowledge regarding diabetes care and management was the gap in The practice-focused question was: Among Black American patients, does increasing nurses’ knowledge regarding implementation of diabetes-self management education programs result in a measurable increase in knowledge about diabetes management, ultimately contributing to improved expected diabetic outcomes involving glycemic control and reduced complications? Analytical strategies included descriptive and comparative analysis of deidentified pre- and post-knowledge assessments to evaluate the program’s impact on learning outcomes. An anonymous satisfaction survey …
Well-Being In Disney Animated Feature Films, 2013–2023, Ruth Zeman
Well-Being In Disney Animated Feature Films, 2013–2023, Ruth Zeman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Most existing research on Disney animated films has concentrated on problematic themes, including stereotypical portrayals of romantic relationships or aggression, while comparatively little attention has been given to how these films may also convey positive messages and promote prosocial behavior. Research on well-being is particularly relevant, given its strong association with improved health outcomes and the development of positive interpersonal relationships. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore how well-being is portrayed in Disney animated feature films released between 2013 and 2023. Seligman’s model of well-being, which consists of the pursuit and attainment of five core pillars—positive …
Effective Strategies For Hiring Military Veterans To Improve Organizations' Performance, Danielle Murlann Delint
Effective Strategies For Hiring Military Veterans To Improve Organizations' Performance, Danielle Murlann Delint
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Some hiring managers in Texas lack effective strategies to recruit military veterans, resulting in missed opportunities to enhance organizational performance and, in some cases, the hiring of less-qualified workers. Business leaders and hiring managers care about solving this problem because accessing the highly skilled veteran workforce can improve productivity, reduce training costs, and strengthen overall organizational outcomes. Built upon the theoretical foundation of person-organization fit theory, this qualitative multiple case study was conducted to identify and explore effective strategies hiring managers of medium-sized Texas organizations use to hire military veterans to improve organizational performance. The participants were seven hiring managers …
The Leading Causes Of Homelessness In Two Southeastern Counties Of Pennsylvania, Lucia Christine Spargo
The Leading Causes Of Homelessness In Two Southeastern Counties Of Pennsylvania, Lucia Christine Spargo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Homelessness is a complex and multifaceted leading social issue in the United States. Society tends to focus on the individual as the cause of their own homelessness, blaming the victim rather than larger social and/or economic factors. There is an excess amount of data surrounding why/how an individual becomes homeless, but there is very little research examining the leading causes of homelessness in smaller geographic areas, such as counties. This study provides a better understanding and analysis of the leading causes of homelessness in two suburban counties in Southeastern Pennsylvania using binary logistic regression. Using ArcGIS, the study identified potential …
An Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Case Management And Gateway Course Participation And Completion Rates For Ftic Students At A Small, Rural, State College Campus In The Southeastern United States, Roberto Carballoso
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Many first-time in college (FTIC) students are underprepared for the required courses (i.e., gateway courses) of mathematics and English, resulting in low retention rates across the United States especially for diverse and marginalized students. Many colleges have implemented various support programs for FTIC students; however, limited systematic research exists on the success of these programs. Guided by the student retention integrated model by Carbrera et al., the purpose of this quantitative ex post facto study was to assess the efficacy of the Student Learning Center's (SLC) tutoring program on academic outcomes for FTIC students, who have been categorized as high-risk …
Teacher Perceptions Of Factors Contributing To Special Educator Teacher Attrition, Carlesha Shanita King Douglas
Teacher Perceptions Of Factors Contributing To Special Educator Teacher Attrition, Carlesha Shanita King Douglas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem investigated in this study was the high attrition rate for special education teachers. Attrition rates have been associated with a variety of adverse outcomes, including heavy workloads, behavior problems, reduced student achievement, and increased levels of stress. High attrition rates also create a financial burden on school districts. Using Herzberg’s motivation-hygiene theory as the conceptual framework, this qualitative study aimed to identify job-related factors that contribute to special education teachers leaving the profession. The research question guiding this study identified the factors that cause special education teachers to leave the profession. Data were collected by interviewing 12 current …
Leadership Strategies For Increasing Access To Care For Persons Suffering From Anxiety And Depression, Brandee L. Downes
Leadership Strategies For Increasing Access To Care For Persons Suffering From Anxiety And Depression, Brandee L. Downes
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Leadership strategies and decisions can impact the accessibility of mental health services for those seeking services related to anxiety and depression. The impact of readiness of leadership through strategy, implementation, and decision-making was the focus of this study. When the preparedness of an organization is at its peak, it increases the utilization of mental health services among adults, children, and adolescents struggling with anxiety and depression. The problem addressed in this study was how leadership strategies within the behavioral health organization contributed to a lack of collaboration, outreach, and training due to the absence of strategic planning, implementation, and leadership. …
Risk Factors Of Self-Reported Prediabetes Status In New York State, Kari Ann Hunter Thompson
Risk Factors Of Self-Reported Prediabetes Status In New York State, Kari Ann Hunter Thompson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Prediabetes affects over 4 million people in New York State and increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes. Prior research identified risk factors such as poor diet, inactivity, obesity, hypertension, and smoking; but no studies examined these collectively or assessed their interactions. This quantitative, cross-sectional study analyzed a sample of 289 non-institutionalized adults aged 18 or older with landline or cellular phone, from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The study examined relationships between prediabetes and 16 factors in five categories: demographic (age, race, sex, education), socioeconomic (income, employment), behavioral (fruit intake, vegetable intake, physical activity, smoking), physiological (hypertension, BMI), …