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Spiritual Care For Staff During Trauma And Acute Stress At Adventist Healthcare, Sydney: An Ethnographic Study, Stenoy Stephenson

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

Health Care is evolving from an exclusive concentration on the physical dimension of illness to a more holistic model which considers the psychosocial and the spiritual. There seems to be a growing need for the spiritual care of the staff who have experienced trauma and acute stress. Although the need for spiritual care in health care services has been largely advocated, there is arguably a lack of attention to the spiritual care needs of staff dealing with traumatic situations and acute stress. The task of this project is to develop, implement, and evaluate spiritual care intervention with staff who …

Self-Care Through Clinical Pastoral Education For Emotional Healing Of Pastoral Staff In The United States: A Case Study For Exploring Relationships, Roberto Vizcaino

Doctor of Ministry Projects

Problem

I have observed that many pastors are suffering from problems experienced in the past and in the present. The problems are both personal (e.g., lack of self-care and depression) and national (e.g., lack of support for social recovery from hurricanes and other natural and socioeconomic catastrophes). Some of the problems experienced by these pastors are because they have not had the opportunity to identify the traumas they experienced in their lives and that still affect them now. In addition, many of them do not have a place where they can share their problems with their colleagues, be heard, supported, …

January 2024 News, Office Of Sustainability

Office of Sustainability Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Existing Gap Analysis Tool Inventory, Rahat Ullah, Adhban Omar Ahmed Farea, Joseph R. Harrington, Ted Mckenna, Sean Carroll

Tools

The Digital Performance Indicator (DPI) is a valuable tool for organisations aiming to evaluate their digital capabilities. It is specifically designed to offer insights into how an organisation's digital performance compares with that of its peers. This indicator functions as a strategic tool, providing a clear understanding of an organisation's position within the digital landscape and offering actionable recommendations for enhancing its digital capabilities. The DPI is a dynamic resource that enables organisations to make informed decisions and maintain competitiveness in an increasingly digitised business environment.

Principles Of Financial Accounting, Steelman Library, Natasha Ware

Syllabus Repository

No abstract provided.

Senior Seminar, Steelman Library, Beth Leslie Dr.

Syllabus Repository

No abstract provided.

Business Policies, Steelman Library

Syllabus Repository

No abstract provided.

Writing For The Mass Media, Steelman Library, Adrienne S. Garvey

Syllabus Repository

No abstract provided.

Enhancing Maternal Mental Health: A Quality Improvement Project To Increase Postpartum Depression Screening, Phabrina Richemond-Etienne

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) remains a significant public health concern, often leading to adverse outcomes for both mothers and infants. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a validated screening tool that can facilitate early identification and timely referral for mental health services. At the community partner’s Health Department, low referral rates for mental health services among postpartum mothers underscored the critical need for a systematic and effective approach to screening and referral. Methods: Electronic health record (EHR) data from January to August were reviewed to assess baseline referral rates before EPDS implementation. After the introduction of EPDS screening in …

Reducing Missed Appointments In Primary Care: A Three-Pronged Approach, Juliette Mercadante

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Missed appointments disrupt care continuity, delay diagnoses, and decrease revenue in primary care settings. This quality improvement project at Meadow Clinic aimed to reduce no-show rates through evidence-based interventions targeting identified barriers such as forgetfulness, scheduling conflicts, and transportation issues. Participants included 72 patients with a history of missed appointments, who were surveyed to identify their preferences and challenges for adhering to office visits. The project used Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and the Plan-Do-Study-Act framework (Appendix A) to guide the design and implementation of interventions: enhanced telehealth integration, personalized multi-modal reminders, and patient education on digital health tools. …

Patients With Diabetes: Increasing Identification And Referral For Common Mental Health Issues, Anastasia M. Lunina

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing global health emergencies of the 21st century (IDF, 2021), with over 37 million Americans currently living with the condition (CDC, 2023). People with diabetes are at increased risk for mental health disorders such as diabetes distress, depression, and anxiety, which can worsen disease outcomes (ADA, 2021; Nouwen et al., 2019). These comorbidities heighten the risk of complications, hospitalizations, and mortality (Egede et al., 2010). However, a notable gap exists in primary care providers’ ability to address mental health concerns in this population (Jones et al., 2021). This Quality Improvement (QI) project aimed to enhance …

Increasing Skin Cancer Knowledge And Self-Assessments Amongst Individuals With Skin Of Color, Cristina Calvo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Skin cancer is a prevalent malignancy in the United States, with disparities in outcomes notably affecting individuals with skin of color (SoC). To avoid the assumption that "skin of color" refers solely to African Americans, skin of color also includes individuals of Asian, Hispanic/Latino, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander and Native American descent. While the incidence of skin cancer is lower among Skin of color, late-stage diagnoses contribute to greater morbidity and mortality compared to lighter-skinned populations. This DNP quality improvement project aims to enhance skin cancer awareness and self-assessment practices among SoC in Belle Glade, Florida, a predominantly underserved …

The Impact Of Routine Scripted Follow-Up Phone Calls On Missed Appointments And Patient Satisfaction, Tracian Kelly

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

This QI project assessed the effectiveness of scripted follow-up telephone calls in improving patient satisfaction and reducing no-show rates at my project site. This project aimed to identify whether maintaining caring-based communication patterns could produce patient involvement and clinic functional efficiency improvements using a pre- and post-intervention design. This study presents qualitative data collected from 13 patients before and after the intervention, which involved receiving scripted monthly phone calls. The results showed that although patient satisfaction scores remained stable, it was impossible to attribute the improvement fully. The mean satisfaction scores increased from 6.33 before the intervention to 22.54 and …

Participation In A Mindfulness Program To Improve Non-Motor Symptoms For Individuals With Parkinson’S Disease, Randi B. Loomis

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

This project aimed to address the challenge of managing non-motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) through a mindfulness-based intervention. Non-motor symptoms, including mood disturbances, cognitive impairments, and urinary issues, significantly impact the quality of life and are often overlooked in clinical practice. The mindfulness program demonstrated statistically significant reductions in UPDRS Part I scores post-intervention (t(4) = 5.31, p < .01), highlighting improvements in emotional and cognitive symptoms. NMSS data revealed Mood/Cognition and Urinary domains as key areas of concern, further emphasizing the need for targeted interventions. Participants reported enhanced mood, relaxation, and social connection, identifying these as the most valued aspects of the program. Recommendations include expanding access to mindfulness classes, offering tiered options for diverse skill levels, and integrating the program into standard Parkinson’s care. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) )-led initiative, this project underscores the critical role of DNPs in implementing evidence-based, patient-centered interventions to address complex healthcare challenges.

Employing A Skin Cancer Prevention Program To Decrease Skin Cancer Among Racially And Ethnically Diverse Adults, Janeth Noguera Pardo

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Skin cancer remains a significant public health concern due to limited knowledge of prevention and early detection. Late diagnoses contribute to substantial financial burdens and loss of life. This quality improvement project aimed to improve skin health outcomes and reduce serious diagnoses, such as melanoma, by increasing awareness of prevention and early detection strategies. Targeting a racially and ethnically diverse adult population in the Belle Glade community, the initiative promoted educational interventions, emphasizing modifiable behaviors such as regular sunscreen use and performing skin self-examinations (SSE). A total of 24 participants were recruited at community health fairs for this eight-week project. …

Enhancing Palliative Care Referrals For Primary Care Patients With Noncommunicable Diseases, Nadia Marcellus

Electronic Theses and Dissertations 2020 - Present

Timely identification of palliative care needs in primary care is pivotal in improving patient outcomes and quality of life for individuals with chronic or life-limiting illnesses. Conversely, delayed recognition of these needs frequently results in missed opportunities for early intervention and comprehensive care planning. This quality improvement (QI) project focused on implementing the Supportive and Palliative Care Indicators Tool (SPICT) to enhance early identification and referral to palliative care within a primary care setting. The initiative sought to bridge care gaps by providing structured educational sessions to three medical doctors and five nurse practitioners. Participants received training on the SPICT …

Towards Gender Equality In Ocean Science And Ocean Governance: Gender Equality Strategy And Action Plan For Ocean-Related Institutions, World Maritime University, Fisheries And Oceans Canada

Reports

The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030), hereinafter ‘the Ocean Decade’, seeks to catalyse transformative ocean science solutions for sustainable development, connecting people and our ocean. To fulfil the Decade’s mission, barriers to achieving gender, geographic, institutional, discipline and generational balance will need to be systematically identified and dismantled if no one is to be left behind.

In this regard, the World Maritime University (WMU) and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) have been implementing the Empowering Women for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Programme (the Programme), with the purpose of advancing …

Eastern Australian Farmers Managing And Thinking Differently: Innovative Adaptation Cycles, David K. Mckenzie, Janine Joyce, Kerstin K. Zander, Penelope A.S. Wurm, Kim M. Caudwell

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The uncertainty of climate change is a significant challenge prompting Australian farmers to create different thinking and different management systems that ensure sustained farm business viability and continuity, particularly in extreme environments. The purpose of this study was to explore the conditions and adaptive processes for managing farm resilience and cyclic adaptation pathways, in response to climate change. A positive deviance sample of farmers was interviewed, and data was collected from a cohort of twenty-two climate change innovators across Eastern Australia. Grounded theory analysis of data identified three processes and two transactional maps of climate change adaptation, in this under …

Providence Library Services 2024 Annual Report, Providence Library Services

Articles, Abstracts, and Reports

No abstract provided.

Host Organizations' Perceptions To Providing Safe And Inclusive Work-Integrated Learning Programs For Students With Disability, Tanya Lawlis, Tamieka Mawer, Thomas Bevitt, Tom Arthur, Lesley Andrew, Ruth Wallace, Ros Sambell, Amanda Devine

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Inclusive work-integrated learning (WIL) requires collaboration between universities, host organizations and students, particularly, when designing and delivering WIL for students with disabilities. Host organizations, however, are not often included in the collaborations. This study explored host organization knowledge, capacity and challenges to providing WIL experiences for students with disability. A case study multi-method approach comprising an online survey and focus groups was undertaken. Host organizations, represented by supervisors, providing WIL to students enrolled in health courses at two Australian higher education institutions participated. The perceived need for student disclosure, office building limitations, and host organization limited knowledge of WIL expectations, …

An Athlete's Perspective: Comparing Talent Development Environments For Boys And Girls In Western Australia Youth Soccer, Mikayla J. Lyons, Jenny A. Conlon, Sophia Nimphius, Brad S. Keller, Christopher Joyce

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study aimed to compare the perceptions of boys and girls regarding their gender-specific talent development environments (TDEs) in state-level youth soccer. Seventy-one players (girls, n = 35; boys, n = 36) aged 11–18 years completed the Talent Development Environment Questionnaire (TDEQ-5), Sports Motivation Scale (SMS-6), Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q), and Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectancies (SEOE) of strength training questionnaire. Mann–Whitney U tests and Hedges’s g effect sizes were used to identify group differences. Boys scored higher for TDEQ-5 subdimensions: long-term development focus, alignment of expectations, and holistic quality preparation. For the CART-Q, boys perceived greater coach commitment, whilst girls …

Parents’ Experiences Of Their Child’S Best Interests During A Hospital Stay In Australia, Angela A. Quaye, Mandie Foster, Lisa Whitehead, Inger K. Hallström

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Determining the child’s best interests in a hospital setting will ideally involve the combined views of children, parents, and healthcare professionals. However, few studies have explored parents’ experiences of their child’s best interests when they engage with the healthcare system. Therefore, this study aimed to explore parents’ experiences of their child’s best interests during hospitalisation. A descriptive qualitative inductive design using face-to-face parent–child combined interviews, analysed by latent content analysis, was used. Sixteen parents recruited from a tertiary hospital in Western Australia were interviewed. Collaboration, development of trustworthy relationships, and effective communication were essential in shaping parents’ experiences of their …

Multiple Mediating Effects In The Association Between Hotels’ Eco-Label Credibility And Green Wom Behavior, Saeid Nosrati, Levent Altinay, Mahlagha Darvishmotevali

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study investigated the effect of hotels’ eco-label credibility (HELC) on customers’ green word-of-mouth behavior through triple mediating effects of biospheric and egoistic values, pro-environmental attitude, and green patronage intention. Data were collected from 304 customers of eco-label hotels in Hong Kong. The PROCESS Macro plug-in software model (6) was employed to assess the hypotheses’ direct, indirect, and triple mediating effects. The results showed that HELC did not have a significant link to green word-of-mouth behavior. However, the triple mediation effects of biospheric and egoistic values, pro-environmental attitude, and green patronage intention between the impact of HELC and green word-of-mouth …

Board Responsibility And Corporate Finance, Ahmad Saiful Azlin Puteh Salin, Zubaidah Ismail, Malcolm Smith

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between board responsibility and the performance of the company. It is the ultimate responsibility of the board to properly discharge their duty as stipulated by the laws and prohibit any unnecessary actions and decisions that are detrimental to the company (Salin, Ismail, et al., 2019). Board responsibility in this study is proxied by having a clear board function, formation of sustainability policy, directors’ access to information and existence of a board charter. This study uses archival analysis of the annual report of the top 500 publicly listed companies in Malaysia …

Changing Overwork Culture: Stakeholder Management For Employee Wellbeing And Social Sustainability In Large Japanese Companies, Kazunori Kobayashi, Gabriel Eweje, David Tappin

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Effectively addressing overwork culture in business remains a challenge, despite growing concerns about its negative impacts on employee wellbeing and productivity. This paper investigates corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and stakeholder management promoted by large Japanese companies to address overwork culture. Based on interviews with managers and stakeholders from 31 companies, the study reveals that despite being part of CSR, overwork reduction initiatives often come into conflict with entrenched institutional pressures. These pressures are embedded in a cultural-cognitive and institutional context that prioritises quality and cooperation over individual productivity. We argue that improving stakeholder relationships is vital for developing a …

It Takes It Out Of The Textbook: Benefits Of And Barriers To Expert By Experience Involvement In Pre-Registration Mental Health Nursing Education, Brenda Happell, Sarah Gordon, John Hurley, Kim Foster, Mike Hazelton, Richard Lakeman, Lorna Moxham, Terri Warner

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

What Is Known on the Subject?: Service user involvement in mental health nursing education is beneficial in terms of attitudinal change to reduce stigma, clinical skill development and enhancing understandings of recovery-oriented practice. Service users as experts by experience have not been embedded within pre-registration nursing programs. Consequently, they remain limited in number, ad hoc and frequently tokenistic. Nurse academics responsible for the design and delivery of pre-registration mental health nursing curricula have a potentially important role in facilitating expert by experience involvement in mental health nursing education. What this Paper Adds to Existing Knowledge: Nurse academics teaching mental health …

Journal Of Sociology & Social Welfare Volume 51, Issue 1&2 (2024)

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

No abstract provided.

A Path Wayward: Resisting “Evidence-Based” Discourse In Favor Of Critical Access, Engaged Relational Pedagogy And A Politicized Somatics, Erin Elizabeth Hipple, Nev Jones

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

In contemporary MSW programs in the United States, clinical and mental health coursework frequently centers evidence-based practices (EBPs), communicates and explains problems of living (“psychopathology”) through the narrow lens of the APA Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM), and rarely provides students with a deeper critique of the recalcitrantly medicalized mainstream of psychiatric services and interventions. In spite of a rich history of ecological thinking in social work, these increasingly dominant approaches foreground diagnosis and biopsychological treatments, stripping experiences of distress and/or mental diversity of their sociocultural contexts and promoting practices that implicitly locate primary problems at the level of the …

Promoting Justice For People With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: Strategies For Advancing Anti-Oppressive Social Work Education And Practice, Jade Presnell, John M. Keesler, Jessica Curd, Danny Carroll

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

The social work profession has been instrumental in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). However, the lived experiences of people with IDD, particularly the systemic oppression and marginalization they encounter in all aspects of life, have not been given due importance in social work education and practice (Slayter et al., 2023). Genuine anti-oppressive practice necessitates that social workers: (1) dismantle and confront ableism, mirroring the profession’s response to other oppressive systems (e.g., racism), (2) adopt a critical disability framework that acknowledges disability as an identity, culture, and community, (3) address the intricacies of intersectionality, and (4) participate in …

Arab Refugees With Physical Disabilities: An Exploration Of Barriers Within The Resettlement Process, Qusay S. Hussein Msw, Lailea Noel Phd

The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

A series of global crises—the war on terror and its subsequent geopolitical disruptions, climate change, and political and economic instability —have created new waves of refugees, primarily from the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America. Among these refugees are people with sensory disabilities (PWD). While all refugees require support and encounter challenges to adapting to their resettlement countries, those with physical disabilities face additional barriers to successful resettlement and integration into their resettlement communities. These additional barriers include access to accessibility services for alternative communication methods, orientation and mobility assistance, disability-specific medical support, as well as social support to …