Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (1893)
- Medicine and Health Sciences (1554)
- Education (1318)
- Business (1260)
- Psychology (765)
-
- Public Health (707)
- Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration (602)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (503)
- Nursing (487)
- Educational Administration and Supervision (451)
- Physical Sciences and Mathematics (426)
- Public Policy (387)
- Business Administration, Management, and Operations (375)
- Arts and Humanities (371)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (362)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development (323)
- Computer Sciences (289)
- Databases and Information Systems (276)
- Public Administration (259)
- Health and Medical Administration (238)
- Sociology (227)
- Organizational Behavior and Theory (214)
- Epidemiology (189)
- Instructional Media Design (151)
- Finance and Financial Management (147)
- Social Work (138)
- Race, Ethnicity and Post-Colonial Studies (136)
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (114)
- African American Studies (113)
- Clinical Psychology (113)
- Keyword
-
- Leadership (191)
- Education (106)
- Retention (104)
- Management (102)
- Strategies (75)
-
- Technology (66)
- Nursing (59)
- Job Satisfaction (53)
- Professional development (49)
- Small Business (49)
- Sustainability (48)
- African American (46)
- Communication (45)
- Job satisfaction (45)
- Qualitative (45)
- Motivation (44)
- Turnover (43)
- Entrepreneurship (41)
- Innovation (41)
- Burnout (40)
- Self-efficacy (40)
- Stress (40)
- Women (39)
- Nigeria (38)
- Small business (38)
- Mental Health (37)
- Project Management (37)
- Obesity (36)
- Resilience (36)
- Engagement (35)
Articles 751 - 780 of 6363
Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network
Exploring The Adaptation And Implementation Of Social–Emotional Learning Programs, Jennifer Poteet
Exploring The Adaptation And Implementation Of Social–Emotional Learning Programs, Jennifer Poteet
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Teacher led social–emotional learning programs are implemented in a variety of ways to mitigate the effects of school bullying, however little attention has been paid to their academic impact on middle school students. The theories and/or concepts that grounded this study include Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) ecological theory and social cognitive theory. The purpose of this quantitative study was to assess the impact of Second Step, a social–emotional learning program with 16,166 middle school students. Multiple linear regression was used to examine the relationship between student gender, ethnicity, Second Step program participation, and program fidelity on the students’ mathematics and reading assessment …
Experiences Of Grandparenting During Covid-19 For Grandparents Geographically Distanced From Their Grandchildren, Eva Louise Benevit
Experiences Of Grandparenting During Covid-19 For Grandparents Geographically Distanced From Their Grandchildren, Eva Louise Benevit
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Since 2015, the number of retirees relocating after retirement has increased significantly, leading grandparents to be distant from their grandchildren. Isolation and distance from families has increased due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic which has led to high rates of loneliness and isolation for older adults. The purpose of this qualitative narrative inquiry was to explore experiences during COVID-19 for grandparents geographically distanced from their grandchildren. This research was grounded using Erikson’s psychosocial developmental theory, with a focus on the maturity stage, and thematic analysis was used to guide interviews and analysis. Purposive sampling was employed to recruit five …
Preanalytical Errors, Analytical Errors, And Postanalytical Errors And The Financial Performance Of Hospitals, Rachele Moore
Preanalytical Errors, Analytical Errors, And Postanalytical Errors And The Financial Performance Of Hospitals, Rachele Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Hospital administrators and financial decision-makers face ongoing challenges in maintaining positive operating margins, which are critical for sustaining healthcare services and delivering high-quality patient care. Errors in clinical laboratory testing—preanalytical, analytical, and postanalytical—can lead to inefficiencies, increased costs, and reduced financial performance. Grounded in total quality management, the purpose of this quantitative correlation study was to examine the relationship between preanalytical errors, analytical errors, and postanalytical errors and hospital operating margin. The participants were clinical laboratory leaders who completed an anonymous survey using Survey Monkey as a data collection tool. The sample size for this study included 77 participants. The …
Experiences Of Teachers Who Left The Profession In Their First 5 Years, Rashemia Bennett
Experiences Of Teachers Who Left The Profession In Their First 5 Years, Rashemia Bennett
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Recent studies show that teachers are leaving the profession at a rapid rate, which is leading to a shortage in the classroom that is impacting school districts across the United States. Teachers are leaving the profession within their first 5 years of teaching as opposed to finishing their careers and retiring. Studies show that teachers leave the profession for various reasons, such as emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, lack of resources, student behaviors, and personal accomplishment. The purpose of this generic qualitative study was to learn about the experiences of teachers who left the profession within the first 5 years of teaching …
Experiences Of Social And Emotional Learning And Resilience Among Young Adults From Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Communities, Aliyah Davis-Moore
Experiences Of Social And Emotional Learning And Resilience Among Young Adults From Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Communities, Aliyah Davis-Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The transition from adolescence to early adulthood presents many unique challenges, particularly for individuals from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. This study was conducted to explore how young adults (ages 18–30) who experienced socioeconomic hardship during their youth experience and apply the socioemotional skill of resilience as young adults. Data were collected through virtual interviews with 11 participants who were between the ages of 18 and 30, who were from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background and had participated in a social and emotional learning (SEL) program as a youth. Collected data were analyzed and themes emerged from this analysis. Despite facing systemic barriers, …
Female Students With Disabilities’ Perceptions Of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Education, Toni Anne Walkowiak
Female Students With Disabilities’ Perceptions Of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Education, Toni Anne Walkowiak
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The demand to increase enrollment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs has intensified globally since the early 21st century. Researchers have concentrated on the gender divide with limited research on female students with disabilities (FSwDs). The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore FSwDs’ perceptions of their successes and challenges with accessibility, inclusion, and support experienced in STEM education programs, as well as their recommendations for improving policies and practices in STEM higher education. The study was grounded in social identity and social learning theories. For this basic qualitative design, semistructured interviews were conducted with nine …
Perceptions Of Mathematics Coaching Experience By Jamaica Secondary School Teachers, Verlaine Angela Henry-Reid
Perceptions Of Mathematics Coaching Experience By Jamaica Secondary School Teachers, Verlaine Angela Henry-Reid
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The local problem that was addressed through this study is the continued underperformance of Jamaican students taking the upper level of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), despite the assignment of coaches to support in-service mathematics teachers. The purpose of this qualitative research was to explore in-service teachers’ perceptions on the CSEC mathematics coaching received and the challenges they countered.The cognitive apprenticeship theory (CAT) was the conceptual framework. For this qualitative design, semistructured interviews with 10 in-service mathematics teachers at two Jamaican secondary schools were conducted, resulting in four themes: (a) usefulness of establishing a coaching mathematics community of practice …
Improving Financial Sustainability Through A 990n-Sized Charity’S Fundraising-Activity Audit, Eileen Callejas
Improving Financial Sustainability Through A 990n-Sized Charity’S Fundraising-Activity Audit, Eileen Callejas
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Current scholarly literature has asserted that large non-profit organizations benefit from conducting fundraising-activity audit portfolio analyses. However, suitable techniques and tools that ultra-small nonprofits (990N-sized charities) can use to improve their fundraising-activity analyses have not been clearly established. The research problem was in modifying tools that work efficiently for hyper-localized charities to compare the effectiveness of their fundraising-activities. Preferred tools were needed to reinforce ideation and align improvements within the charities’ known constraints. The purpose of this study was to explore three suitably modified instruments that could be used for fundraising-activity auditing. Based on Ostrom’s institutional analysis and development framework, …
Principals Perceptions Of Balancing Leadership And Self-Care, Marchelle Latanya Williams-Hines
Principals Perceptions Of Balancing Leadership And Self-Care, Marchelle Latanya Williams-Hines
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The increasing demands of educational leadership place significant stress on school principals, leading to challenges in balancing leadership responsibilities with self-care. This study explored principals’ perceptions of three key aspects: the challenges of balancing leadership and self-care, the demands contributing to stress, burnout, and turnover, and the resources that help mitigate these challenges. Guided by the job demands-resources model and mindfulness theory, this qualitative study utilized semistructured interviews with 10 elementary school principals in a southern Jamaican district. Data collection focused on self-care practices, leadership demands, and coping strategies, with thematic analysis identifying six major themes: the unpredictability and overload …
A Standardized Approach To Patient Teaching Regarding Medication Adherence For Schizophrenic Patients, Ifeanyi Christian Onye
A Standardized Approach To Patient Teaching Regarding Medication Adherence For Schizophrenic Patients, Ifeanyi Christian Onye
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Medication nonadherence in schizophrenic patients is one of the most challenging facets of mental healthcare management. This chronic problem affects leads to worsening symptoms and a higher hospitalization frequency. This project was a staff education project designed to address the practice problem of knowledge deficit of staff regarding medication adherence for schizophrenic patients. The practice-focused question was “Does staff education on a standardized approach to medication adherence provide increased knowledge and ability of the staff in the support of schizophrenic patients?” The practice question addresses identified gaps in nursing knowledge and lack of defined teaching standards for the improvement of …
Association Between The Lack Of Health Insurance, Income, And The Severity Of Negative Perinatal Outcomes Among Native Spanish- And English-Speaking Women Living In Florida, Khadijeh Ashktorab
Association Between The Lack Of Health Insurance, Income, And The Severity Of Negative Perinatal Outcomes Among Native Spanish- And English-Speaking Women Living In Florida, Khadijeh Ashktorab
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Evidence indicates that non-English-speaking mothers, particularly Spanish-only speakers, experience worse maternal health outcomes compared to their mainstream counterparts. Language barriers often hinder communication and negatively affect perinatal care. This study used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System from Florida (2019–2020) to examine associations between health insurance, income, and perinatal outcomes among Spanish and English-speaking women. Krieger’s eco-social theory guided this cross-sectional, quantitative analysis. Chi-square tests were used for bivariable analysis, and multivariable models were used to adjust for confounders. Results showed that native language alone significantly predicted specific outcomes such as large-for-gestational-age …
Asean's Scs Divergence: An Analysis Of Historical, Economic, And Strategic Factors, Carl E. Dick
Asean's Scs Divergence: An Analysis Of Historical, Economic, And Strategic Factors, Carl E. Dick
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There is a significant gap in the scholarly literature on the Association of Southeast Asia Nations’s (ASEAN's) internal divisions and policy inconsistencies in responding to China's expansion in the South China Sea that considers national interests, economic dependencies, and security concerns. There is no cohesive regional strategy. This study examined the ASEAN’s responses to Chinese expansionism in the South China Sea, focusing on the Second Thomas Shoal. It addressed the research question: how have historical, economic, and strategic factors influenced ASEAN's collective and individual member state responses to China's actions. Territorial peace theory and constructivist perspectives were used to analyze …
Effective Health Care Management Strategies For Increasing Employee Engagement And Productivity, Erica L. Hurd
Effective Health Care Management Strategies For Increasing Employee Engagement And Productivity, Erica L. Hurd
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Ineffective strategies to increase employee engagement and productivity can negatively impact business operations. Human resources (HR) and business leaders in the health care industry who lack effective strategies to increase employee engagement and productivity risk business stability. Grounded in self-determination theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry project was to identify and explore effective strategies HR and business leaders in health care use to increase employee engagement and productivity. The participants were six health care HR and business leaders who had effectively implemented strategies to increase employee engagement and productivity. Data were collected by conducting semistructured interviews. Thematic analysis …
Leadership Strategies To Address Employee Turnover In Therapeutic Foster Care Within The Southeastern United States, Angelique Allen
Leadership Strategies To Address Employee Turnover In Therapeutic Foster Care Within The Southeastern United States, Angelique Allen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study addresses the problem of low staff recruitment and retention rates in therapeutic foster care, resulting in staff burnout and reduced program performance and affecting the program’s targeted population and their communities. A case study allowed for a holistic view of the problem through the unique perspectives of behavioral health leaders within the program selected, which is based in the southeast United States and serves children within the foster care system. The study is grounded using the Baldrige excellence framework. Data were obtained through semi-structured interview with three of the program’s behavioral health leaders. The data were analyzed using …
Cauti Bundle Education In A Long-Term Care Facility, Pius Awandem Tanyifor
Cauti Bundle Education In A Long-Term Care Facility, Pius Awandem Tanyifor
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most frequent but preventable infections that patients may acquire in healthcare, also known as HAI or nosocomial. A CAUTI bundle is a set of evidence-based practices (EBPs) that, when implemented together, can significantly reduce the occurrence of CAUTIs in any healthcare setting. The practice problem in a long-term care facility was the staff knowledge deficit on the CAUTI bundle. This is a staff education project. The pre- and post-survey results showed an increase in knowledge of the CAUTI bundle, from 56% in the pretest to 97 % in the posttest.
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Reducing Burnout Through Mindfulness Education, Shateria Michelle Boone
Executive Summary: Staff Education Project Reducing Burnout Through Mindfulness Education, Shateria Michelle Boone
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Summary This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project focused on addressing burnout for staff nurses working in a psychiatric hospital. Evidence indicated that burnout among nurses, caused by emotional stress and heightened responsibilities, may result in increased medical errors, diminished patient satisfaction, and significant dangers to patient safety and care. The practice-focused question for this project addressed whether a mindfulness-based educational intervention program would increase staff knowledge and decrease burnout among nurses working in a psychiatric hospital. The program incorporated a pretest/posttest format, educational content delivered via a PowerPoint presentation that included an interactive mindfulness meditation training session, and a …
Stratgies Used By Small Fashion Retail Business Leaders To Survive Beyond 5 Years, Lakeshia Nicole Chaney
Stratgies Used By Small Fashion Retail Business Leaders To Survive Beyond 5 Years, Lakeshia Nicole Chaney
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Small fashion retail business leaders face survival challenges due to rapidly shifting consumer spending patterns and growing demands for social responsibility. The leaders care deeply about addressing these challenges to maintain profitability, protect jobs, and ensure sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market. Grounded in strategic contingency theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry study was to explore strategies small fashion retail business leaders use to survive beyond 5 years in South Central United States. The participants were six small fashion business leaders from a retail sector entity who successfully implemented survival strategies for at least 5 years. Data …
Relationship Between Adjunct Faculty Workplace Inclusion And Burnout In Online Universities, Allisson Kinkade
Relationship Between Adjunct Faculty Workplace Inclusion And Burnout In Online Universities, Allisson Kinkade
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Online universities rely on adjunct faculty even though including them in institutional processes is challenging and might be related to burnout. The relationship between the level of workplace inclusion and burnout of adjunct faculty has not been investigated. The purpose of this quantitative study was to explore the relationship between the level of workplace inclusion and burnout of adjunct faculty at online universities, moderated by instructor age, gender, and the number of years teaching as an adjunct. The conservation of resource theory by Hobfoll was used as the theoretical framework. For this quantitative nonexperimental correlational research design, data from 104 …
Strategies For Improving Phlebotomy Training Programs In Midwestern Nonprofit Acute Care Hospitals, Zaid Naima
Strategies For Improving Phlebotomy Training Programs In Midwestern Nonprofit Acute Care Hospitals, Zaid Naima
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Preanalytical errors in laboratory testing represent a significant challenge in healthcare delivery, accounting for most laboratory errors. Inadequate and inconsistent phlebotomy training has been identified as a major contributor to high rates of preanalytical errors and specimen rejection in nonprofit acute care hospitals within multihospital health systems in the U.S. Midwest region. The aim of this integrative review was to identify best practices and strategies for improving on-the-job phlebotomy training programs in Midwestern nonprofit acute care hospitals within multihospital health systems, using the Donabedian model as a framework to enhance specimen quality, reduce rejection rates, and increase patient satisfaction. A …
The Roles And Motivation Of Volunteers In State Correctional Facilities, Sherlyn Kimberly Harris
The Roles And Motivation Of Volunteers In State Correctional Facilities, Sherlyn Kimberly Harris
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have demonstrated that volunteers play a vital role in supporting the needs of those incarcerated in state correctional facilities, but the researchers fell short of elaborating on what stimulates the volunteers’ motivation, chosen roles, and selected areas for their contributions. Understanding the motivation of this group is valuable to ensure ongoing commitment for this important community role. The purpose of this study was to explore lived experiences of community state prison volunteers to better understand what motivates them. Dutta-Bergman’s theory of unified responsibility formed the framework for this generic qualitative study. Narrative data from interviews with six participants were …
Medical Laboratory Technologist Labor Market And Industry Initiatives To Address Labor Shortages, Jarvis John Surriga
Medical Laboratory Technologist Labor Market And Industry Initiatives To Address Labor Shortages, Jarvis John Surriga
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The demand for laboratory testing has increased, requiring more medical laboratory technologists/scientists (MLTs/MLSs) in the United States. However, the supply of qualified MLS workers has decreased, which has caused a critical labor shortage. The purpose of this integrative review was to determine the best practices and strategies for improving the staffing and retention of clinical laboratory staff (CLS) given the growing demand for laboratory services. A search of empirical and nonempirical literature published between 2019 and 2024 yielded 1,935 articles, and exclusions resulted in 66 articles that addressed the problem. The additional examination resulted in 26 articles chosen for further …
Lived Experiences Of Police Use Of Force In Western Utah, Kenny Augustin
Lived Experiences Of Police Use Of Force In Western Utah, Kenny Augustin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The use of force by police officers toward African Americans has been a tense subject in the United States Although statutory law grants the police officers the right to use force, the level and the type of force used by police officers can be seen as problematic. In this study, the lived experiences of African Americans and police officers’ use of force were explored. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore whether the lived experiences of African Americans differ from police officers concerning the use of force in Utah and how fear, trust, and confidence influenced behaviors. A …
A Document Analysis Of School Shooting On College Campuses, Kevin Lavelle Childs
A Document Analysis Of School Shooting On College Campuses, Kevin Lavelle Childs
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite media outcry and societal outcry, gun violence on college campuses in the United States continues to be an unresolved problem. Prior to on-campus shootings, college campuses were safe locations that were conducive to learning. Sadly, this is no longer the case. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify the key characteristics of mass shootings on college campuses so that officials would be provided with information that would enable them to create safer campuses. Using a rational choice theory as the conceptual framework, which focused on the perpetrator’s behavior, a document analysis was conducted to identify and understand …
Relationship Between Motivation, Job Satisfaction, And Company Performance In Virtual Teams In The U.S. Insurance Industry, Rena Lois Roundtree
Relationship Between Motivation, Job Satisfaction, And Company Performance In Virtual Teams In The U.S. Insurance Industry, Rena Lois Roundtree
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Information technology (IT) leaders in the U.S. insurance industry are concerned with sustaining employee motivation in virtual teams, as it is a key challenge in managing virtual employees. Grounded in Herzberg’s two-factor theory, the purpose of this quantitative ex-post facto study was to examine the relationship between achievement, recognition, and company policy with job satisfaction and company performance. The participants were 54 U.S.-based insurance companies listed in Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance (2021), with data sourced from publicly available financial reports and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s EDGAR system. The result of the multiple linear regression …
Perceptions Of Clinically Depressed Individuals: Social Media Use, Depressive Symptoms, And Interpersonal Relationships, Rachel N. Fullen
Perceptions Of Clinically Depressed Individuals: Social Media Use, Depressive Symptoms, And Interpersonal Relationships, Rachel N. Fullen
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Recent literature has shown an association between social media usage and depressive symptoms, but there remains a gap regarding the perceptions of individuals with clinical depression on their social media usage and their interpersonal relationships. This qualitative study was conducted to uncover how people view social media and their clinical depression as well as the quality of their interpersonal interactions through social media platforms. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 individuals who were diagnosed with clinical depression, used social media for 2 hours daily, and lived with their significant other/partner. The theory applied to this study was Blumler and Katz’s …
Exploring The Use Of Student-Led Conferences In A Title 1 Elementary School, Camille Renee Harris-Wilmot
Exploring The Use Of Student-Led Conferences In A Title 1 Elementary School, Camille Renee Harris-Wilmot
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Parental engagement is a critical factor in student academic success, yet traditional parent-teacher conferences often fail to achieve meaningful collaboration. This study explored how teachers and parents described the influence of student-led conferences on parental engagement at a public elementary school in southeastern Virginia. Grounded in constructivist theory, particularly the works of Piaget and Vygotsky, the study focused on student-centered learning. A basic qualitative design was employed with purposeful sampling used to recruit 10 teachers and parents with direct experience of student-led conferences. Semistructured interviews were analyzed through open-coding and thematic analysis to identify recurring patterns. Findings revealed that student-led …
Individual And Community-Level Factors Influencing Hiv Testing Among Malawian Women, Miniratu Coker Lawal
Individual And Community-Level Factors Influencing Hiv Testing Among Malawian Women, Miniratu Coker Lawal
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The HIV/AIDS epidemic poses a significant public health challenge in Malawi, where women aged 15-49 years experience a higher HIV prevalence (10.8%) compared to men (7.0%). Despite free testing services, 17% of Malawian women have never been tested for HIV, hindering early diagnosis and treatment that could reduce transmission rates. Using Anderson's framework for health service utilization, this study examined how demographic factors (age, marital status, ethnicity, residence) and socioeconomic factors (education, wealth, employment) influence HIV testing among Malawian women aged 15-49 years. Two research questions guided this investigation: 1) the association between demographic factors and HIV testing after controlling …
The Relationships Between Social Stress, Anxiety, And School Attendance/Absenteeism Among Middle School Students With High-Incidence Disabilities, Rebecca Caroline Canady
The Relationships Between Social Stress, Anxiety, And School Attendance/Absenteeism Among Middle School Students With High-Incidence Disabilities, Rebecca Caroline Canady
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Chronic absenteeism has been on the rise across the United States since schools fully reopened to in-person learning after COVID-19-related closures. Historically, students with disabilities are more likely to experience increased rates of absenteeism. However, there is a lack of research on specific psychosocial factors related to school attendance/absenteeism (SA/A) for students with disabilities. The purpose of this quantitative study of archival data was to examine through analyses of variance what extent the relationship between anxiety and SA/A is moderated by social stress among middle school students with high-incidence disabilities. Additionally, trends in the relationship between variables from before and …
Lived Experiences Of Geriatric African American Males In Recovery And Participation In Spiritual Social-Oriented Communities, Gail Venerable
Lived Experiences Of Geriatric African American Males In Recovery And Participation In Spiritual Social-Oriented Communities, Gail Venerable
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Substance use among older persons has increased among the aging baby boomer generation. At the same time, individuals aged 65 and beyond see increased longevity. The utilization of alcohol and drugs as a means of managing associated challenges has been shown to contribute to health problems that lead to a diminished quality of life and early death rates. Empirical investigations have demonstrated that social-oriented interventions such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have a beneficial role in sustaining an individual’s recovery process. However, joining such programs may pose challenges for African American males 65 and older due to African Americans’ distrust of …
Staff Education: Antihypertensive Medication Adherence In The Primary Care Clinic, Shannon Leigh Hilling
Staff Education: Antihypertensive Medication Adherence In The Primary Care Clinic, Shannon Leigh Hilling
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
I completed a staff education project in a primary care clinic focused on increasing staff knowledge of antihypertensive medication adherence. More than 1 in 3 adults in West Virginia (or 41% of the adult population in the state) has hypertension, which is equal to about 602,000 adults. The project question was developed to investigate the extent to which education on hypertensive medications will enhance staff knowledge and their ability to educate patients in the primary care clinic. The staff education project was implemented via PowerPoint, pre-/post education testing, and measurements using an online percentage gain calculator. Findings revealed an overall …