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Sustainability Strategies For Micro, Small, And Medium Enterprises Located In The Organization Of Eastern Caribbean States, Henry James Hazel
Sustainability Strategies For Micro, Small, And Medium Enterprises Located In The Organization Of Eastern Caribbean States, Henry James Hazel
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are critical business entities, disproportionately challenged, and fail at a high rate. Business owners are concerned with sustainability strategies because they support the operations of their enterprises and mitigate failure. Grounded in the resource-based view and dynamic capabilities theories, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore effective strategies that owner-managers of MSMEs located in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) use to sustain their operations beyond 3 years. The participants were 5 owner-managers of MSMEs located in the OECS who implemented successful strategies that sustained their operations for more than …
Jamaican Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Impact Of The Tablets In School Project On Their Literacy-Teaching Practices, Valri Leonie Morgan
Jamaican Teachers’ Perceptions Of The Impact Of The Tablets In School Project On Their Literacy-Teaching Practices, Valri Leonie Morgan
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
There have been many innovations targeting literacy teaching and learning in small countries such as Jamaica, but changes to literacy teaching practices are rarely sustained beyond the life of the initial projects. The purpose of this study was to understand teachers’ rationale for changes to literacy teaching practices that were and were not sustained beyond the life of the initial Tablets in Schools (TIS) project of 2014 in Jamaica. Grounded in Lewin’s and Rogers’s change theories, the study’s conceptual framework communicated that impactful innovation leads to sustainable change. The two research questions sought to establish how primary school teachers explained …
Role Of Transformational Leadership Model In Decisions Making: A Single Case Study Of The Ministry Of Economy And Finance Of The Republic Of Benin., Theodore Mennas Hinnoutondji Yetongnon
Role Of Transformational Leadership Model In Decisions Making: A Single Case Study Of The Ministry Of Economy And Finance Of The Republic Of Benin., Theodore Mennas Hinnoutondji Yetongnon
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Numerous African countries are facing challenges in their socio-economic development due to ineffective leadership. Implementing appropriate leadership styles may help to improve living standards and prevent development delays. To understand the specificities and role of the Transformational Leadership Model (TLM) in the financial decision-making process of the current leaders of the Republic of Benin, a qualitative exploratory single case study was conducted based on the transformational leadership theory. The study involved nine experienced financial leaders and managers who have implemented the TLM in the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Benin for at least 5 years from …
Communication Characteristics Between Secondary Special And General Education Teachers On Implementation Of Individualized Education Plans, Rylee Daniel
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
As more students consistently access the general education classroom as their least restrictive environment (LRE), the responsibility of Individual Education Plan implementation (IEP) is up to the general and special education teachers. Previous studies indicated that communication characteristics between general and special education teachers lead to miscommunication and inadequate IEP implementation in inclusion classrooms. Systems and ecological theory identified barriers between communication systems. Secondary general and special education teachers described the communication characteristics that lead to inadequate IEP implementation in inclusion classrooms. A basic qualitative research design provided in-depth descriptions of communication characteristics from 31 participants. The study's purpose was …
Comparison Of Vivitrol And Suboxone In Terms Of Lowering Relapse Among Opioid Addicts, Nicolle Tourdot
Comparison Of Vivitrol And Suboxone In Terms Of Lowering Relapse Among Opioid Addicts, Nicolle Tourdot
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Drug overdoses are increasing, and the heroin epidemic is becoming more evident. There are ways to get these individuals’ help. Medically assisted treatments (MATs) involve use of medications alongside counseling and therapies to treat individuals with a substance abuse disorder. This subject is important to the human services administration field, more specifically those who focus on addiction. As the epidemic of opioid use continues, so does the need for treatment. Without that treatment, the problem will get worse and inevitably have negatives effects on the entire world. Those effects involve crime, increasing costs to the public, overall health, and child …
Military Sexual Trauma And The Psychological And Emotional Well-Being Of Gay Men, Alisha Simmons
Military Sexual Trauma And The Psychological And Emotional Well-Being Of Gay Men, Alisha Simmons
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Researchers have found that male survivors of military sexual trauma (MST) may not report their assaults due to a combination of stigma, embarrassment, and fear of further assault and of being labeled a betrayer of the military. The stigma and discrimination that these gay males may face in the military culture may lead to intensifying their trauma, making it harder to recover. The goal of this study was to explore the reported psychological and emotional well-being and quality of life of gay males who experienced sexual assault while serving in the military. Freyd’s theory of betrayal trauma and institutional betrayal …
Barriers To Housing For Female Veterans Who Have Been Homeless After Transitioning From The Military, Angelika Johnson
Barriers To Housing For Female Veterans Who Have Been Homeless After Transitioning From The Military, Angelika Johnson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Homelessness among the female veteran population has increased in the United States, and it is a national concern. Precipitating complexities such as posttraumatic stress disorder, substance abuse, and health-related issues are variables that contribute to female veterans becoming homeless after transitioning from the military. In this generic qualitative study, the aim was to explore the barriers to housing for female veterans who have experienced homelessness after transitioning from the military. Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory was the framework that guided this study, as it is designed to be able to explore the different levels of systems that significantly impact an individual …
Rural Student Learning Experiences In An Online Composition Course At A 2-Year College, Dawn A. Goodwin
Rural Student Learning Experiences In An Online Composition Course At A 2-Year College, Dawn A. Goodwin
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research has revealed that online writing instructors use a variety of instructional methods in class to improve student learning experiences. However, current research has not addressed rural students’ learning experiences with connectivism in an online composition course. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore what, if any, experiences rural students have with connectivism in an online composition course at a 2-year college. Siemens and Downes’s theory of connectivism was the conceptual framework for this study, which is a learning theory that has been applied to instructional strategies in online courses in the new digital era. A basic qualitative …
Clinical Nurse Manager Fatigue And Its Personal And Professional Impacts, Carlene Galanopulo
Clinical Nurse Manager Fatigue And Its Personal And Professional Impacts, Carlene Galanopulo
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Workplace fatigue has been empirically linked with errors, injuries, and chronic health issues that negatively impact the healthcare worker, patients, and staff with whom that person comes in contact, as well as the organization for which that person works. The experience of fatigue in clinical nurse managers (CNMs) has been understudied. The purpose of this study was to understand the individual experience of fatigue and its professional and personal impacts as more fully described by CNMs. The research question that guided this study involved the professional and personal impact of fatigue as described by CNMs. The occupational fatigue in nursing …
Mental Health And Well-Being Of People Aged 60 And Older Due To Covid-19, Holly Grayson
Mental Health And Well-Being Of People Aged 60 And Older Due To Covid-19, Holly Grayson
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Few studies have focused on the experiences of people aged 60 and older during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extent to which COVID-19 affects people 60 or older and their mental and physical health and overall well-being was the focus of this project. This project’s framework and research design was the theoretical framework of gerotranscendence developed by Tornstam and qualitative research methods with 20 open-ended interview questions. The questions focused on different aspects of life to determine the participants’ perceptions of the effect that the COVID-19 pandemic has on mental health and well-being. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and coded to …
Social Support, Caregiver Burden, And Anxiety/Depression Among Family Caregivers Of Stroke Patients, Rosalyn Moore
Social Support, Caregiver Burden, And Anxiety/Depression Among Family Caregivers Of Stroke Patients, Rosalyn Moore
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Family caregivers encounter challenges when caring for relatives recovering from a stroke. Family caregivers often experience negative mental health outcomes including higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent to which years of caregiving experience, emotional and instrumental support, and caregiver burden predict anxiety and depression among family caregivers of stroke patients. The caregiving stress process model theoretical framework guided the research. This quantitative study used a non-experimental correlational research design. Participants were recruited using Survey Monkey and included a non-random convenience sample of 111 family caregivers of stroke patients who …
Lived Experiences Of Quality Of Life Among Makonde Immigrants In Kenya During And After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Shem Migosi Kenyanya
Lived Experiences Of Quality Of Life Among Makonde Immigrants In Kenya During And After The Covid-19 Pandemic, Shem Migosi Kenyanya
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The COVID-19 pandemic affected Makonde immigrants’ health and quality of life around the world more than any other previous event. This descriptive qualitative study aimed to contribute knowledge and understanding of the lived experiences of Makonde immigrants and their health and quality of life during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Shye’s systematic quality of life model served as the theoretical basis for the study, along with Wilson and Cleary’s conceptual model of health quality of life. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten participants recruited through social media and flyers posted in Kilifi and Kwale counties. Subjects were interviewed face-to-face and …
Vocabulary Retention And Color Effect Differences Among Developmental Community College Students, Eric Scott Coleman
Vocabulary Retention And Color Effect Differences Among Developmental Community College Students, Eric Scott Coleman
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The completion of developmental community college (DCC) courses is a crucial step in community college education to reach the national goal of increasing college success. DCC students are a unique population who require specific strategies such as vocabulary retention (VR) to achieve academic success. Prior research on vocabulary has been limited to VR and color effects. However, there is a lack of research on the intersection of these two variables (VR and color effects). This quantitative research study used the theoretical lens feature integration theory (FIT) to examine the effects that text color has on VR among DCC students. Additionally, …
Strategies Import-Export Entrepreneurs Need To Succeed In The Global Market, Athanasius Nde Awasom Longcha
Strategies Import-Export Entrepreneurs Need To Succeed In The Global Market, Athanasius Nde Awasom Longcha
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Walden University College of Management and Human Potential This is to certify that the doctoral study by Athanasius Nde Awasom Longcha has been found to be complete and satisfactory in all respects, and that any and all revisions required by the review committee have been made. Review Committee Dr. John Bryan, Committee Chairperson, Doctor of Business Administration Faculty Dr. Brenda Jack, Committee Member, Doctor of Business Administration Faculty Chief Academic Officer and Provost Sue Subocz, Ph.D. Walden University 2024
Relationship Between Healthcare Information Systems And Physician Productivity, Thomas Seth Crouch
Relationship Between Healthcare Information Systems And Physician Productivity, Thomas Seth Crouch
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Poor physician productivity is a significant problem for healthcare administrators and physicians as it can lead to decreased patient satisfaction, increased wait times, and, ultimately, lower revenue. Grounded in the Delone and McLean information system model, this quantitative correlational study examined the relationship between the perceived quality of EHR systems, the level of system support, and physician productivity. Secondary data (N = 973) from KLAS Arch Collaborative were collected from physicians’ responses. The results of the multiple linear regression were statistically significant, F(2, 869) = 552.8021, p < .001, R2 = .56. The predictor variables perceived quality and system support both contributed the model significantly, with perceived quality providing a higher contribution (ß = .61), than system support (ß = .26). A key recommendation is for technology managers to be proactive in designing and supporting specific EHR requirements needed for enhanced quality and system support for physician preferences. The implications for positive social change include the potential to enhance and increase the efficiency of healthcare delivery to patients, leading to better health outcomes and overall satisfaction with the healthcare experience.
Challenges Faced By Information Technology Project Managers When Adopting Network Automation, Joshua Allen Kerley
Challenges Faced By Information Technology Project Managers When Adopting Network Automation, Joshua Allen Kerley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Automating network services is vital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to remain viable and competitive, but implementation has challenges. Without evidence-based strategies to help IT project managers curb those challenges, the transition to automating network services could be hindered. Grounded in Lewin’s change model, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to explore the methods used by IT project managers in network engineering to curb the challenges they face when automating network services. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 10 IT project managers from non-governmental SMEs in Florida, US. The data were thematically analyzed, and …
Impact Of Toxic Leadership On The Mental Health Of Employees In Texas State Agencies, Dr. Monika Diaz
Impact Of Toxic Leadership On The Mental Health Of Employees In Texas State Agencies, Dr. Monika Diaz
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
This study investigated the impact of toxic leadership on the mental health of employees within Texas state agencies, utilizing betrayal trauma theory (BTT) as the theoretical framework. The study was conducted using a qualitative approach, specifically through semi-structured interviews with eight employees who have experienced toxic leadership firsthand. These interviews aimed to uncover the psychological effects of such leadership on employees, with particular attention to symptoms of stress, anxiety, and job satisfaction. Data were analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings revealed that toxic leadership was significantly associated with increased psychological distress among employees. This distress manifested as heightened anxiety, depression, …
Exploring Social Work Leadership Skills At The Veterans Health Administration: A Transformational Leadership Perspective, Jose Arturo Camacho
Exploring Social Work Leadership Skills At The Veterans Health Administration: A Transformational Leadership Perspective, Jose Arturo Camacho
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
One of the problems in the field of social work leadership is the lack of a theoretical framework to guide its practice. Bass' transformational leadership theory (TFL) offers a framework for the field of social work leadership. However, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the largest employer of social workers in the United States, has not examined TFL skills with its social work leaders nor its effect on employee job satisfaction. This quantitative, cross-sectional, web-based study was designed to bridge the gap between social work leadership practice and leadership theory. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) survey was administered to 26 VHA …
It Takes A Village: Stories Of Black Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Cherieda A. Washington
It Takes A Village: Stories Of Black Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Cherieda A. Washington
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
While several studies have reviewed the experiences of Black grandparent caregivers, there are limited sources that describe the stories of Black grandparents who are caregivers for their grandchildren and the challenges they face. Utilizing the concepts from Bowen family systems theory, the goal of this study was to explore the stories of Black grandparents who are caregivers for their grandchildren to discover preventive and enhanced counseling techniques for the next generation. Data were collected and analyzed from narrative inquiry interviews with six participants who were Black caregivers for their grandchildren in the state of Mississippi. After analysis of the data, …
The Self-Perceived Level Of Wellness Among Ghanaian Mental Health Counselors, Adwoa Bonney-Graves
The Self-Perceived Level Of Wellness Among Ghanaian Mental Health Counselors, Adwoa Bonney-Graves
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
In Ghana, many people seek help for their mental health; however, despite the great need, there are often barriers or factors that can create unwellness among mental health counselors. There is a gap in the research literature addressing whether unwellness among Ghanaian mental health counselors is caused by external factors of counselor caseload, low funding, and minimal work staff. This quantitative study aimed to fill this gap by using predictive regression analysis to determine whether there is a correlation between Ghanaian counselors’ unwellness and counselor caseload, low funding, and minimal work staff. The study participants (N = 96) were Ghanaian …
Minnesota Public Assistance Program Utilization Frequency Among Jurisdiction Types, Heather Ann Winkleblack
Minnesota Public Assistance Program Utilization Frequency Among Jurisdiction Types, Heather Ann Winkleblack
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Despite the 2014 creation of the Minnesota Public Assistance Program (MPAP), no taxpayer program studies covering the 2014-2017 years have been conducted on how the program was distributed for evaluating the communities impacted and determining if there was a difference between years, threshold changes, and jurisdiction type. The purpose of this study was to examine the use of the MPAP for the 2014-2017 years across three different types of jurisdictions: tribal, urban, and rural to assess resource allocation. The study’s theoretical framework was based on Kingdon’s multiple streams theory. A quantitative quasi-experimental approach was used to examine under MPAP (a) …
Knowledge, Health Beliefs, And Attitudes Toward Dementia Risk Reduction Among Rural Older Adults: A Qualitative Study, Jayanti Ray
Knowledge, Health Beliefs, And Attitudes Toward Dementia Risk Reduction Among Rural Older Adults: A Qualitative Study, Jayanti Ray
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Dementia, characterized by compromised memory, reasoning, and problem-solving, is one of the major health concerns for older adults in rural areas. Literature has indicated that there are gaps in knowledge about what older adults in rural communities know about dementia and its risk factors. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the knowledge, health beliefs, and attitudes toward dementia and its risk factors among older adults in rural areas. This study aimed to determine gaps in older adults’ knowledge of dementia and its risk factors and to identify their understanding of lifestyle factors and strategies that were likely …
Secure Attachment Styles And Depression In Adolescents With Co-Rumination As A Moderator, Kimberly Murray
Secure Attachment Styles And Depression In Adolescents With Co-Rumination As A Moderator, Kimberly Murray
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Depression among adolescents has increased over the years and can affect development and potentially lead to substance abuse, self-injurious behavior, and suicide. Adolescents with secure attachments to parents have been found to have fewer symptoms of depression. Co-rumination with friends has shown to be related to positive quality in friendships due to self-disclosure between friends; however, co-rumination also is related to an increase in depression. The purpose of this quantitative study is to examine whether adolescent’s attachment style with parents is associated with depression and whether this association is moderated by co-rumination with friends. The theories that were used to …
Effective Strategies To Manage Nursing Shortages, Pamela Banks
Effective Strategies To Manage Nursing Shortages, Pamela Banks
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Nursing shortages present a global challenge, placing strain on nurse managers, increasing the workload, and impacting the quality of patient care. Grounded in leadership-member exchange theory, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore and identify strategies used by nursing managers to manage nursing shortages. The participants were eight nurse managers who work for a specific healthcare organization in Midwest states and have been in their roles for 2-3 years, contributing to efforts mitigating nurse shortages. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, newsletters, and employee handbooks. Through thematic analysis, three themes were identified: (a) recruitment strategies, (b) …
Evaluation Of Health Information Exchange Policies In Hospitals When Using Electronic Health Records, Deltalyn West
Evaluation Of Health Information Exchange Policies In Hospitals When Using Electronic Health Records, Deltalyn West
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Health Insurance Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) policies have transformed how health information is currently exchanged. Health information is exchanged through health information exchange portals, which require technical and physical safeguards. Protected health information must be secure at all times in an acute or outpatient hospital setting. Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIAs) review updates provided by HIPAA and HITECH to ensure that patient data are not exchanged inappropriately. There is a research gap in the lack of evaluation for health information exchange (HIE) policies in hospitals, as well …
Contributing Factors Affecting Health Care Access And Utilization Behaviors By Black Men In The United States, Alonzo Pendleton
Contributing Factors Affecting Health Care Access And Utilization Behaviors By Black Men In The United States, Alonzo Pendleton
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Generational racism, historical abuses, and mistreatment related to health care have long contributed to a lack of trust among Black Americans in the U.S. health system, as well as disproportionate health status due to inadequate medical care-seeking behavior. Black American men have been particularly affected, with worse health and a higher mortality rate than men and women of other U.S. ethnic groups. The causal factors that manifest and sow distrust of the medical community among Black men are not thoroughly understood. The purpose of this study, which had the health belief model as its theoretical framework, was to explore the …
Graduate-Level Occupational Therapy Educators’ Experiences And Barriers While Implementing Trauma-Informed Approaches, Sean Michael Brim
Graduate-Level Occupational Therapy Educators’ Experiences And Barriers While Implementing Trauma-Informed Approaches, Sean Michael Brim
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Traumatic events can alter the brain structure, affecting cognitive capacities and academic performance. Educators at all grade levels are responsible for supporting students through trauma-informed approaches. Previous trauma-informed research focused on K–12 education levels. Graduate-level occupational therapy educators’ experiences and barriers when applying trauma-informed approaches to improve student learning had not been explored. This general qualitative study explored the experiences and barriers of occupational therapy educators utilizing trauma-informed approaches. The conceptual framework was the trauma-informed care model. Ten graduate-level occupational therapy educators with at least 1 year of teaching experience were recruited and participated in semistructured interviews. Data were analyzed …
Podiatrists' Experiences With Telemedicine During Covid-19, Jeavon Inniss
Podiatrists' Experiences With Telemedicine During Covid-19, Jeavon Inniss
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Telemedicine was one of the most beneficial technologies to improve patient access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine has been well-researched in the hospital and primary care setting. There is a paucity of research that has focused on the experiences of specialty providers such as podiatrists. The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand podiatrists’ perspectives on the value of telemedicine as a method of delivering care. The unified theory of acceptance and use of technology was used as a theoretical framework to aid in identifying which factors are necessary for acceptance and continued use of telemedicine in …
Racism In The Military And Black Servicemembers’ Experience: A Phenomenological Study, Elimene Merizier
Racism In The Military And Black Servicemembers’ Experience: A Phenomenological Study, Elimene Merizier
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Research indicates that racism remains a persistent social issue within American society and continues to permeate many institutions, including the military. While the issue of racism in the United States has garnered awareness, the pervasive and persistent psychological effects of racism on Black and African American service members have not been adequately researched. A qualitative descriptive phenomenological study was conducted to collect data from 16 participants through in-depth semi-structured interviews to examine this topic. Critical race theory and race-based traumatic stress theory were the theoretical frameworks for this study. Findings indicated that racial encounters and discrimination continue to be persistent …
Parents’ Perspectives On Nutrition They Provide For Their Preschool Children, Jamari Chavon Fredenburg
Parents’ Perspectives On Nutrition They Provide For Their Preschool Children, Jamari Chavon Fredenburg
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
The problem that was the focus of this basic qualitative study is that some parents in the United States do not always provide their young children with the nutrition necessary to support their healthy growth and development and provide the energy to fulfill their potential in school. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of parents of preschool children concerning the nutrition they provide for their preschool children, the challenges they face, and the support they receive from their children’s childcare center in providing the nutrition necessary to help their children achieve healthy growth and development and …