BUSI 303: International Business Faith and Integration Forum Questions
Faith and Integration Forum 2 – Questions
Question 1
1. Matthew 22:36-40 states, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” What would be the implications for nations to follow the above, when considering tariffs, quotas, and embargoes? Write a short essay for each consideration.
Question 2
2. Psalm 24:1 states: “A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD’S, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it”. 1 Corinthians 10:26 states: “… for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” Job 41:11 states: “Who has a claim against me that I must pay? Everything under heaven belongs to me.” Consider the above scriptures and write a short essay on the biblical worldview response to ownership, operation, and transfer risk. Give equal response to each type of risk
Question 3
3. Ecclesiastes 11:11 states: “Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, for you will find it after many days.” As mentioned in the text, Solomon was deeply involved in cross-border commerce. Consider the trade of grain. When the Israelites would trade their grain with other nations, they were essentially “casting [their] bread upon the water.” But notice that with Solomon, the word is plural: “cast your bread on the waters.”
3a. Write a short essay explaining the implications from a business perspective regarding diversification of money, assets, and investments of “casting you bread upon the waters”?
3b. Write a short essay on the biblical worldview response to dealing with business risk within the context of cross-border commerce. What are some proper ways to approach business risk while at the same time being responsible with investments? How is being responsible with investments different than a business gamble since both involve the risk of losing?
Question 4
4. Consider the trade theories: Mercantilism, Absolute advantage, Comparative advantage, Factor proportions theory, International product life cycle, International Trade Theory, or New Trade Theory. Select one of them and determine what are the Biblical Worldview shortcomings of the selected theories and what if any recommendations would you make to do away with these shortcomings.
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Factors Affecting Utilization of Mental Health in Southern Texas
Factors Affecting Utilization of Mental Health in Fort-Bend County, Texas
Lit Review
(Theoretical Framework (Theory)
Gaps
Themes
All Citations
Gaps
A. De Luca, Blosnich, He ...
As a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and private insurance.docxjesuslightbody
As a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and private insurance exchanges, there are fewer uninsured in the U.S. now compared to 2010. In 2022, the national uninsured rate reached a new low of only 8% of the population (HHS, 2022). In addition, under the ACA, 39 states have expanded Medicaid coverage to nearly all adults up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2022).
Assume you are the administrator of a health care organization that accepts Medicaid as a payor, but in a state that has not expanded Medicaid coverage. Recent Medicaid policies and discounting have contributed to the organization’s failing bottom line. Many of your clients are on Medicaid or uninsured.
You have been asked to prepare an executive summary to present to the board of directors detailing how Medicaid discounting causes hardships on your organization’s finances and the health populations you serve.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word executive summary.
Include the following in your executive summary:
• Clearly identify the type of facility that you are leading.
• Explain specific cuts that Medicaid has made in recent years.
• Describe how Medicaid discounting causes hardships on your organization.
• Evaluate the impact of federal or state health care policies are having on consumers’ costs. Explore both positive and negative effects.
• Recommend changes you propose to help decrease the deficit from the perspective of your organization.
• Recommend actions the organization can take to alleviate the negative effects of these changes but still meet the needs of various populations.
Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
Part 2: Resource: Ch. 8 to 14 of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
• Define the term social contract.
• Within this context, should cultures within the United States be expected to set aside some traditions or beliefs and integrate under a united social contract?
• How does this impact or influence health care delivery within this country?
Please include sources/references to support your perspective.
Classmates response: respond to both in 50 words minimum.
R1
To my understanding, a social contract is a living agreement (like a living document) among people in a society. This agreement is forever evolving in parallel with new technology, medical advancements, migration, etc. It is the invisible contract that sets expectations and common grounds that guides interactions between individuals.
With that said, I don’t believe that cultures be forgotten. Nor do I believe that it is suitable for individuals never to assimilate. I think both can exist, and focusing on one or the other can lead to extremist ideologies. For example, the rules we have at home for ou.
Case Review PaperThis assignment will need to be typed, double-s.docxbartholomeocoombs
Case Review Paper
This assignment will need to be typed, double-spaced with a cover page, font should be Times New Roman size 12, and inclusive of traditional (normal) one-inch margins. Any references you use need to be completed in APA formatting. For this assignment: (1) APA style must be used correctly, (2) All required relevant course readings and materials must be used, (3) At least 6 scholarly sources used (beyond course materials).The paper must be clear, well organized, and should be 10-15 pgs. not including cover page, references, and any other attachments.
This assignment provides an opportunity for students to complete a thorough case review of a client (Lisa). Students will assess Lisa’s case through a case study that provides several vignette’s regarding Lisa’s experience child welfare and substance usage. This case study illustrates the journey made by Lisa, a parent involved in the child welfare and addiction treatment systems. Students will follow Lisa through treatment program interviews and subsequent treatment, having to meet deadlines, and her recovery process with typical challenges and a relapse.
This assignment will allow you to demonstrate how you would distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge (including research –based knowledge and practice wisdom). Students will demonstrate their ability to apply Human Behaviors theories to guide basement and practice interventions. It is encouraged that you re-familiarize yourself with theories learned in Human Behaviors & Social Environment as well as Psychopathology courses (ex: Brief
Solution
Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Attachment Theory, Racial Identity Theory, Ego Psychology, Trauma Informed Theories).
Lisa’s story illustrates clinical issues, observations and decisions made by child welfare and addiction professionals, confidentiality processes and procedures, and decision points related to her children and competing requirements.
After reading Lisa’s Case Study (attached), please adhere to the following guidelines:
For this assignment, students will be expected to answer a series of questions that correspond to each stage of Lisa’s progress through the substance abuse child welfare system. These questions can be found at the bottom of every page of the case study.
Please be sure that your answer for each section is supported with peer-reviewed resources or course literature. Also, please remember to integrate course material throughout your answers.
There must be a theoretical support section in which students must
compare and contrast TWO theories and provide a through explanation and rationale for why one of the theories works best to support their work with the client.Please remember that you should specify the concepts and propositions from each theory that support, explain, and assist in your work with the client. Theories include
Respondent Learning theory, Operant Learning theory, Cognitive-Behavioral.
2
Complete Assignment
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Professor’s Name
Course Name
Due Date
This research problem meets the litmus test because it is researchable and has not yet been studied comprehensively. It is an essential issue with potential implications for policy and justice. The research gap in this topic is that no existing research looks explicitly into the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas. To better reveal this gap, further research can be conducted better to understand the psychological impacts of the death penalty. This research could include qualitative interviews with those affected by the death penalty in Texas, such as family members of those on death row, legal professionals, and mental health professionals (Paul & Criado, 2020).
In order to expertly respond to the qualitative checklist for Chapters 1 through 3, I will need to master a range of skills and subject matter areas. Most importantly, I will need to understand the research topic in depth, including the relevant literature, current debates, and potential implications. Additionally, I will need to become proficient in qualitative methods, such as conducting interviews, analyzing data, and writing results. Furthermore, I will need to thoroughly understand the research process, including creating a research question, developing a research design, and presenting the results (Paul & Criado, 2020).
To build upon the research conducted thus far, a research question I could develop throughout the rest of this course is: What are the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas on those affected by it? This question could be explored through qualitative interviews with those affected by the death penalty in Texas. This could include the family members of those on death row, legal and mental health professionals. Through these interviews, I could gain insight into the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas and how it has impacted those involved. This research could help inform better policies and practices related to the death penalty in Texas (Paul & Criado, 2020).
References
Paul, J., & Criado, A. R. (2020). The art of writing literature review: What do we know and what do we need to know?.
International Business Review,
29(4), 101717.
PEER RESPONSES FOR Patient Outcomes and Sustainable Change
Assessment Description
Reflecting on the "IHI Module TA 102: Improving Health Equity," describe two causes of health disparities in the United States, or in your local community, that lead to health inequity. What ethical issues inhibit access and quality for care for these issues? Outline an initiative, integrating your faith and ethical principles surrounding practice, to reduce these health inequities and sustain the change within the health care system.
Veronica Montemayor
Orji & Yamashita (2021) noted that greater cancer-related mortality rates among racial or ethnic minority women .
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Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to not Utilize Mental Health in Fort-Bend County, Texas. Comment by Reviewer: James, Usually, we do not include the actual name of the county or state. Just say mental health services in one county located in a southern state. You need to make sure you establish that this problem exists outside of this one county in Texas. You need to include the sample in the problem, purpose and RQs. Cite the theory you are using from the seminal source, which would be Bandura or Vygotsky. I provided a problem, purpose and RQ. You need at least 2 questions. See comments.
Submitted by
James Dada
November 20, 2019
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains a narrative overview of what should be included in the section and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion table for each section to ensure that you address the requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections, addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when the tables are deleted.
Score
Assessment
0
Item Not Present
1
Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner per reviewer comments.
2
Item is Acceptable. Meets Expectations.Some Revisions May Be Required Now or in the Future. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Any item scored at 2 must be addressed by the learner per the reviewer comments.
3
Item Exceeds Expectations. No Revisions Required. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. No changes required.
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Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas
Submitted by:
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains a narrative overview of what should be included in the section and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion table for each section to ensure that you address the requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections, addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when the tables are deleted.
0
Item Not Present
1
Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner per reviewer comments.
2
Item is Acceptable. Meets Expectations.Some Revisions May Be Required Now or in the Future. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Any item scored at 2 must be addressed by the learner per the reviewer comments.
3
Item Exceeds Expectations. No Revisions Required. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. No changes required.
Dissertation Prospectus
Introduction
Southern Texas encompasses different groups of people whose behavior, gender identity, and gender expression varies depending on cultural identity and norms. About a quarter of individuals in United States have a history or are experiencing a mental disorder with approximately 6% of the population having critical mental illness. These mental problems typically affect the general well-being of an individual. For instance, patients living with severe mental disorders are more likely to die in average of twenty-six years earlier than the average life expectanc ...
World Population Essay. PROMISEDPAGE: WORLD POPULATION DAYShannon Bennett
⇉Population Growth around the world Essay Example | GraduateWay. School essay: World population essay. Essay on Population | Population Essay for Students and Children in .... The continued rise in the world’s population (Corrected Essay). Write an Essay on World Population Day-2021 in English Writing /Short .... World population essay. World Population Day Essay. 2022-11-14.
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Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas
Submitted by:
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains a narrative overview of what should be included in the section and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion table for each section to ensure that you address the requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections, addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when the tables are deleted.
Score
Assessment
0
Item Not Present
1
Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner per reviewer comments.
2
Item is Acceptable. Meets Expectations.Some Revisions May Be Required Now or in the Future. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Any item scored at 2 must be addressed by the learner per the reviewer comments.
3
Item Exceeds Expectations. No Revisions Required. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. No changes required.
Dissertation Prospectus
Introduction
Southern Texas encompasses different groups of people whose behavior, gender identity, and gender expression varies depending on cultural identity and norms. About a quarter of individuals in United States have a history or are experiencing a mental disorder with approximately 6% of the population having critical mental illness. These mental problems typically affect the general well-being of an individual. For instance, patients living with severe mental disorders are more likely to die in average of twenty-six years earlier than the average ...
As a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and private insurance.docxjesuslightbody
As a result of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and private insurance exchanges, there are fewer uninsured in the U.S. now compared to 2010. In 2022, the national uninsured rate reached a new low of only 8% of the population (HHS, 2022). In addition, under the ACA, 39 states have expanded Medicaid coverage to nearly all adults up to 138% of the Federal Poverty Level (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2022).
Assume you are the administrator of a health care organization that accepts Medicaid as a payor, but in a state that has not expanded Medicaid coverage. Recent Medicaid policies and discounting have contributed to the organization’s failing bottom line. Many of your clients are on Medicaid or uninsured.
You have been asked to prepare an executive summary to present to the board of directors detailing how Medicaid discounting causes hardships on your organization’s finances and the health populations you serve.
Write a 700- to 1,050-word executive summary.
Include the following in your executive summary:
• Clearly identify the type of facility that you are leading.
• Explain specific cuts that Medicaid has made in recent years.
• Describe how Medicaid discounting causes hardships on your organization.
• Evaluate the impact of federal or state health care policies are having on consumers’ costs. Explore both positive and negative effects.
• Recommend changes you propose to help decrease the deficit from the perspective of your organization.
• Recommend actions the organization can take to alleviate the negative effects of these changes but still meet the needs of various populations.
Cite 3 reputable references to support your assignment (e.g., trade or industry publications, government or agency websites, scholarly works, or other sources of similar quality).
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines.
Part 2: Resource: Ch. 8 to 14 of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
• Define the term social contract.
• Within this context, should cultures within the United States be expected to set aside some traditions or beliefs and integrate under a united social contract?
• How does this impact or influence health care delivery within this country?
Please include sources/references to support your perspective.
Classmates response: respond to both in 50 words minimum.
R1
To my understanding, a social contract is a living agreement (like a living document) among people in a society. This agreement is forever evolving in parallel with new technology, medical advancements, migration, etc. It is the invisible contract that sets expectations and common grounds that guides interactions between individuals.
With that said, I don’t believe that cultures be forgotten. Nor do I believe that it is suitable for individuals never to assimilate. I think both can exist, and focusing on one or the other can lead to extremist ideologies. For example, the rules we have at home for ou.
Case Review PaperThis assignment will need to be typed, double-s.docxbartholomeocoombs
Case Review Paper
This assignment will need to be typed, double-spaced with a cover page, font should be Times New Roman size 12, and inclusive of traditional (normal) one-inch margins. Any references you use need to be completed in APA formatting. For this assignment: (1) APA style must be used correctly, (2) All required relevant course readings and materials must be used, (3) At least 6 scholarly sources used (beyond course materials).The paper must be clear, well organized, and should be 10-15 pgs. not including cover page, references, and any other attachments.
This assignment provides an opportunity for students to complete a thorough case review of a client (Lisa). Students will assess Lisa’s case through a case study that provides several vignette’s regarding Lisa’s experience child welfare and substance usage. This case study illustrates the journey made by Lisa, a parent involved in the child welfare and addiction treatment systems. Students will follow Lisa through treatment program interviews and subsequent treatment, having to meet deadlines, and her recovery process with typical challenges and a relapse.
This assignment will allow you to demonstrate how you would distinguish, appraise, and integrate multiple sources of knowledge (including research –based knowledge and practice wisdom). Students will demonstrate their ability to apply Human Behaviors theories to guide basement and practice interventions. It is encouraged that you re-familiarize yourself with theories learned in Human Behaviors & Social Environment as well as Psychopathology courses (ex: Brief
Solution
Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Attachment Theory, Racial Identity Theory, Ego Psychology, Trauma Informed Theories).
Lisa’s story illustrates clinical issues, observations and decisions made by child welfare and addiction professionals, confidentiality processes and procedures, and decision points related to her children and competing requirements.
After reading Lisa’s Case Study (attached), please adhere to the following guidelines:
For this assignment, students will be expected to answer a series of questions that correspond to each stage of Lisa’s progress through the substance abuse child welfare system. These questions can be found at the bottom of every page of the case study.
Please be sure that your answer for each section is supported with peer-reviewed resources or course literature. Also, please remember to integrate course material throughout your answers.
There must be a theoretical support section in which students must
compare and contrast TWO theories and provide a through explanation and rationale for why one of the theories works best to support their work with the client.Please remember that you should specify the concepts and propositions from each theory that support, explain, and assist in your work with the client. Theories include
Respondent Learning theory, Operant Learning theory, Cognitive-Behavioral.
2
Complete Assignment
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Professor’s Name
Course Name
Due Date
This research problem meets the litmus test because it is researchable and has not yet been studied comprehensively. It is an essential issue with potential implications for policy and justice. The research gap in this topic is that no existing research looks explicitly into the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas. To better reveal this gap, further research can be conducted better to understand the psychological impacts of the death penalty. This research could include qualitative interviews with those affected by the death penalty in Texas, such as family members of those on death row, legal professionals, and mental health professionals (Paul & Criado, 2020).
In order to expertly respond to the qualitative checklist for Chapters 1 through 3, I will need to master a range of skills and subject matter areas. Most importantly, I will need to understand the research topic in depth, including the relevant literature, current debates, and potential implications. Additionally, I will need to become proficient in qualitative methods, such as conducting interviews, analyzing data, and writing results. Furthermore, I will need to thoroughly understand the research process, including creating a research question, developing a research design, and presenting the results (Paul & Criado, 2020).
To build upon the research conducted thus far, a research question I could develop throughout the rest of this course is: What are the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas on those affected by it? This question could be explored through qualitative interviews with those affected by the death penalty in Texas. This could include the family members of those on death row, legal and mental health professionals. Through these interviews, I could gain insight into the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas and how it has impacted those involved. This research could help inform better policies and practices related to the death penalty in Texas (Paul & Criado, 2020).
References
Paul, J., & Criado, A. R. (2020). The art of writing literature review: What do we know and what do we need to know?.
International Business Review,
29(4), 101717.
PEER RESPONSES FOR Patient Outcomes and Sustainable Change
Assessment Description
Reflecting on the "IHI Module TA 102: Improving Health Equity," describe two causes of health disparities in the United States, or in your local community, that lead to health inequity. What ethical issues inhibit access and quality for care for these issues? Outline an initiative, integrating your faith and ethical principles surrounding practice, to reduce these health inequities and sustain the change within the health care system.
Veronica Montemayor
Orji & Yamashita (2021) noted that greater cancer-related mortality rates among racial or ethnic minority women .
14
Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to not Utilize Mental Health in Fort-Bend County, Texas. Comment by Reviewer: James, Usually, we do not include the actual name of the county or state. Just say mental health services in one county located in a southern state. You need to make sure you establish that this problem exists outside of this one county in Texas. You need to include the sample in the problem, purpose and RQs. Cite the theory you are using from the seminal source, which would be Bandura or Vygotsky. I provided a problem, purpose and RQ. You need at least 2 questions. See comments.
Submitted by
James Dada
November 20, 2019
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains a narrative overview of what should be included in the section and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion table for each section to ensure that you address the requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections, addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when the tables are deleted.
Score
Assessment
0
Item Not Present
1
Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner per reviewer comments.
2
Item is Acceptable. Meets Expectations.Some Revisions May Be Required Now or in the Future. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Any item scored at 2 must be addressed by the learner per the reviewer comments.
3
Item Exceeds Expectations. No Revisions Required. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. No changes required.
Dissertation Prospectus
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Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas
Submitted by:
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains a narrative overview of what should be included in the section and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion table for each section to ensure that you address the requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections, addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when the tables are deleted.
0
Item Not Present
1
Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner per reviewer comments.
2
Item is Acceptable. Meets Expectations.Some Revisions May Be Required Now or in the Future. Component is present and adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. Any item scored at 2 must be addressed by the learner per the reviewer comments.
3
Item Exceeds Expectations. No Revisions Required. Component is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present that leave the reader with questions. No changes required.
Dissertation Prospectus
Introduction
Southern Texas encompasses different groups of people whose behavior, gender identity, and gender expression varies depending on cultural identity and norms. About a quarter of individuals in United States have a history or are experiencing a mental disorder with approximately 6% of the population having critical mental illness. These mental problems typically affect the general well-being of an individual. For instance, patients living with severe mental disorders are more likely to die in average of twenty-six years earlier than the average life expectanc ...
World Population Essay. PROMISEDPAGE: WORLD POPULATION DAYShannon Bennett
⇉Population Growth around the world Essay Example | GraduateWay. School essay: World population essay. Essay on Population | Population Essay for Students and Children in .... The continued rise in the world’s population (Corrected Essay). Write an Essay on World Population Day-2021 in English Writing /Short .... World population essay. World Population Day Essay. 2022-11-14.
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Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas
Submitted by:
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains a narrative overview of what should be included in the section and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion table for each section to ensure that you address the requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections, addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when the tables are deleted.
Score
Assessment
0
Item Not Present
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Item is Present. Does Not Meet Expectations. Revisions are Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are present in the components that leave the reader with significant questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner per reviewer comments.
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Introduction
Southern Texas encompasses different groups of people whose behavior, gender identity, and gender expression varies depending on cultural identity and norms. About a quarter of individuals in United States have a history or are experiencing a mental disorder with approximately 6% of the population having critical mental illness. These mental problems typically affect the general well-being of an individual. For instance, patients living with severe mental disorders are more likely to die in average of twenty-six years earlier than the average ...
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A. De Luca, Blosnich, Hentschel, King, & Amen (2016). The authors indicate that mental health has emerged as one of the critical areas of focus in recent times, and for a long time, it had been sidelined. However, with the realization that most health conditions are related in one way or another to a mental disorder, this area is now been studied extensively, and more attention has been given to patients.
B. Mental health professionals point to insufficient mental healthcare resources in the United States as one of the major factors contributing to the rising suicide rate in the country. Nevertheless, these professionals noted that emergency providers paly major role at forefront of the problem and may also play significant role in its prevention. The experts reiterated the necessity for providers to possess the skills required for managing patients at lower suicide risk levels, especially in settings in which such patients do not enough access to behavioral healthcare providers and that the providers need to be accustomed to suicide risk, especially when there are widely publicized high-profile instances of suicide.
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C. According to Kohn, et. al, (2018), emphasize the gap in mental health treatment in the American Region when examined through the prevalence of mental health disorders, use of mental health services, and the global burden of disease. Statistical data from community-based surveys of mental disorders in the various countries in America including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, and the United States etc. were utilized. The World Mental Health Survey published data were used in estimating professional the treatment gap. For Canada, Chile, and Guatemala, the treatment gap was calculated from data files. The mean, median, and weighted treatment gap, and the 12-month prevalence by severity and category of mental disorder were estimated for the general adult, child-adolescent, and indigenous populations. Disability-adjusted Life Years and Years Lived with Disability were calculated from the Global Burden of Disease study. Mental and substance use disorders accounted for 10.5% of the global burden of disease in the Americas (Kohn, Ali, Puac-Polanco, Figueroa, López-Soto, Morgan, & Vicente, 2018).
D. Wang, & Xie, (2019) Emphasizes the need to eliminate the prevalence of mental health service utilization among many adults in the United States. The authors exam ...
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NURS 6050C: Policy and Advocacy for Improving Population Health
INITIAL POST
Resource Allocation for an Aging Population
Technological advances in medicine and preventative care means that Americans are living longer lives than ever before. Hayutin, Deitz, and Mitchell (2010) assert that by the year 2030 Americans over the age of 65 will account for 20% of the population. There will soon be more elderly Americans than children, and the number of working adults is expected to decrease concurrently. This shift in the population will yield significant economic, political and social challenges. Healthcare needs are also changing. Death and disability rates are declining, yet the incidence of chronic illness within the elderly population continues to rise (Hayutin, Deitz, & Mitchell, 2010). Crippen and Barnato (2011) contend that 20% of the population assume 80% of all healthcare-related costs. As much as 75% of these costs are attributable to chronic diseases (Crippen & Barnato, 2011). Revenues for healthcare are projected to decrease while expenditures are expected to increase. Healthcare providers, policymakers, and industry experts need to work towards solutions that will optimize healthcare dollars and create sustainability for future generations.
Ethical Considerations
The dynamics of healthcare are complicated; financial resources seem insignificant when making life and death decisions. Nonetheless, resources are finite, and therefore, distribution and allocation of funds must be ethical. According to Craig (2010), the theory of distributive justice requires that people with the same health needs have equitable access to all available resources. However, distributive justice also requires that the associated costs also be shared equitably. Fairness is another ethical principle that should be applied in the allocation of healthcare resources. Policies that are fair must be transparent, understandable, and there must be regulatory process to address complaints and resolve conflicts. The idea that healthcare is a human right is outlined in the declaration of independence which guarantees citizens the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The need of the patient should also be considered. A burn patient needs plastic surgery more than a patient that wants rhinoplasty (Craig, 2010).
Nurses provide the best possible care to every single patient regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability to pay, or age. The American Nurses Association (2012) provides ethical guidelines for nurses to employ in their practice. Provisions one, two, and three promote the principle of beneficence, and the obligation nurses have to advocate for the best interests of their patients. Provisions seven, eight, and nine focus on providing social justice for clients through practice and policy (American Nurses Association, 2012). Nurses should also promote aut.
According to this idea that gender is socially constructed, answer.docxronak56
According to this idea that gender is socially constructed, answer the following questions:
1. What does it mean to be a man in the U.S.? What does it mean to be a woman?
2. From what institutions do we learn these gender roles?
3. How do these clips demonstrate the ways in which gender is socially constructed in the U.S.? Do the concepts discussed in the clips resonate with you? Why or why not?
In Persepolis, the main character Marji struggles to define her identity as an Iranian woman in a changing society.
· What roles are depicted for women in Iranian society in the film? How do they change over time?
· How does Persepolis demonstrate the ways in which gender and identity are influenced in many ways, by different processes across cultures? How are gender roles in Iran similar, or different to gender in the U.S.?
· What are some of the stereotypes that exist about Muslim women and how does Abu-Lughod in “Do Muslim Women Need Saving” and Persepolis complicate these stereotypes?
Answer the following questions 2 full pages
Running head: MAJOR HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS IN THE U.S. 1
Major Health Care Problems in the U.S.
Jane Doe
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MAJOR HEALTH CARE PROBLEMS IN THE U.S. 2
Major Health Care Problems in the US
Problem statement: High and continuously rising cost of health care has been and still is one of
the biggest challenges affecting the Health Care system in United States.
Methods of Examining the Problem
Both qualitative and quantitative research methods should be used to fully understand the
issue of high cost of care in the US. Quantitative methods like surveys and experimentations will
aid in estimating the prevalence, magnitude and frequency of the problem in different regions.
On the other hand, qualitative methods like case studies and observation will help describe the
extent and complexity of the issue. The two approaches need to work in complementation to
obtain a clear understanding of this menace.
Surveys, as a quantitative research method, is one of the most effective in the social
research and present a more viable method of examining the cost of health in the country. They
involve asking of questions in the form of questionnaires and interviews. Questionnaires are
written questions to which the response can be open ended or multiple-choice format. This
would be used to gain information about cost within determinants that are of
disagree/neutral/agree nature. An example is if patients are contented with the cost of services
they get or they deem the cost of cover worthy. Interviews, the researcher discussing issues with
the respondents, are to be used to gain more details on already known aspects of the system. This
may include gathering information to inform policies, administration and use of technology to
minimize the cost of care.
Since health cost in the US is not a new challenge and there have been studies about it,
qualitative methods like .
Running head HEALTH PROMOTION IN MINORITY POPULATIONS .docxhealdkathaleen
Running head: HEALTH PROMOTION IN MINORITY POPULATIONS 2
HEALTH PROMOTION IN MINORITY POPULATIONS 2
Health Promotion in Minority Populations
Name
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Health Promotion in Minority Populations
This is the introductory paragraph. Remember that the first sentence needs to grab the audience attention. Select an ethnic minority group that is represented in the United States (Some examples are American Indian/Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander). Using health information available from Healthy People, the CDC, and other relevant government websites, analyze the health status for this group. There will be sources or references used to obtain this information so make certain to do the in-text citations. There will be little content from you. The last sentence is the Thesis Statement. The purpose of this paper is to explain….
Identification and Description of Selected Minority Group
Describe the ethnic minority group selected. Describe the current health status of this group. How do race and ethnicity influence health for this group? This section will be a detailed description of the ethnic minority group is partially presented. Health status for this group is thoroughly discussed. Explanation of how race and ethnicity influence health for this group is clearly presented. A well-developed comparison for how the ethnic minority group compares to the national average is presented.
Health Disparities and Nutritional Challenges for Minority Group
What are the health disparities that exist for this group? What are the nutritional challenges for this group? A thorough discussion of the health disparities and nutritional challenges for this group is clearly presented. All relevant findings related to the ethnic minority group have been included. A well-developed comparison for how the ethnic minority group compares to the national average is presented.
Barriers to Health for Minority Group
Discuss the barriers to health for this group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors. Barriers to health for this ethnic minority group resulting from culture, socioeconomics, education, and sociopolitical factors are thoroughly discussed. A well-developed comparison for how the ethnic minority group compares to the national average is presented. Compelling and accurate evidence is provided to support statements.
Health Promotion Activities Practiced by Minority Group
What health promotion activities are often practiced by this group? Health promotion activities practiced by minority groups are accurately identified and described in detail. A well-developed comparison for how the ethnic minority group compares to the national average is presented. Compelling and accurate evidence ...
1Factors Influencing Individuals Decision to Utilize Mental H.docxRAJU852744
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Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas
Submitted by
James Dada
A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Arizona
March 25, 2020
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Introduction
Hester (2017) noted that there is a huge gap between patients experiencing mental health illnesses and individuals who access treatment in the United States. As a result, there is the need to identify the factors that influence individuals to seek or not to utilize or not to utilize mental health services. Kohn et al., (2018) expressed the need for more studies to establish why people suffering from mental illnesses avoid getting treatments. Platt, Wolf & Scheitle, (2018) suggested that more studies need to be conducted to determine why individuals decide to utilize or reject mental health services. This study aims to evaluate the factors influencing an individuals' decision to utilize or reject mental health services in South Texas.
Background of the Problem
Sampogna et al., (2017), found that mental health is one of the major public health concerns in the United States. However, there is a considerable gap in research as to why people utilize or reject the treatment of mental health. According to Stanley, Hom & Joiner, (2018) there are numerous factors that influence people to utilize mental health services. Additionally, Irteja et al., (2020), indicated the need for more studies to be conducted to establish the factors that influence people to seek mental health services.
This problem has a long history In the United States dating back to when mental health services were established in the country (Calear et al., 2017). A lot has been done over the years to encourage individuals to utilize mental health services. Most notable, mental health America was established in 1909n to help address major mental health issues at the time including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Dementia (Chang & Biegel, 2018). Historically, mental health was described as mental hygiene, a term used since 1843. At the time research indicated that mental hygiene would work best through religion, culture, and education (Chang & Biegel, 2018).
Theoretical Foundations/Conceptual Framework and Review of the Literature/Themes
Theoretical literature
Social cognitive theory is used to address the gap identified in this research. According to Kohn et al., (2018), social cognitive theory can be applied to encourage people experiencing mental health problems to utilize mental health services. This theory describes how individuals believes and the environment influence people’s behaviors. The theory holds that people’s believes affect how people behave. The theory suggests that people need to have the skills to be able to perform some behaviors. Regarding utilization or rejection of mental health services, behavioral capability can help people to chang.
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Factors Influencing Individuals' Decision to Utilize Mental Health in South Texas
Submitted by
James Dada
A Dissertation Presented in Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix Arizona
March 25, 2020
Chapter 2: Literature Review
Introduction
Hester (2017) noted that there is a huge gap between patients experiencing mental health illnesses and individuals who access treatment in the United States. As a result, there is the need to identify the factors that influence individuals to seek or not to utilize or not to utilize mental health services. Kohn et al., (2018) expressed the need for more studies to establish why people suffering from mental illnesses avoid getting treatments. Platt, Wolf & Scheitle, (2018) suggested that more studies need to be conducted to determine why individuals decide to utilize or reject mental health services. This study aims to evaluate the factors influencing an individuals' decision to utilize or reject mental health services in South Texas.
Background of the Problem
Sampogna et al., (2017), found that mental health is one of the major public health concerns in the United States. However, there is a considerable gap in research as to why people utilize or reject the treatment of mental health. According to Stanley, Hom & Joiner, (2018) there are numerous factors that influence people to utilize mental health services. Additionally, Irteja et al., (2020), indicated the need for more studies to be conducted to establish the factors that influence people to seek mental health services.
This problem has a long history In the United States dating back to when mental health services were established in the country (Calear et al., 2017). A lot has been done over the years to encourage individuals to utilize mental health services. Most notable, mental health America was established in 1909n to help address major mental health issues at the time including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Dementia (Chang & Biegel, 2018). Historically, mental health was described as mental hygiene, a term used since 1843. At the time research indicated that mental hygiene would work best through religion, culture, and education (Chang & Biegel, 2018).
Theoretical Foundations/Conceptual Framework and Review of the Literature/Themes
Theoretical literature
Social cognitive theory is used to address the gap identified in this research. According to Kohn et al., (2018), social cognitive theory can be applied to encourage people experiencing mental health problems to utilize mental health services. This theory describes how individuals believes and the environment influence people’s behaviors. The theory holds that people’s believes affect how people behave. The theory suggests that people need to have the skills to be able to perform some behaviors. Regarding utilization or rejection of mental health services, behavioral capability can help people to chang.
The Mental Health of Federal Offenders A SummativeReview of.docxoreo10
The Mental Health of Federal Offenders: A Summative
Review of the Prevalence Literature*
Philip R. Magaletta,1 Pamela M. Diamond,2,5 Erik Dietz,3 and Stephen Jahnke4
To date, only a small number of government and peer-reviewed studies have examined the
mental health of federal offenders. Although these studies provide isolated bits of
information they have yet to be organized into a coherent body of knowledge from which
clinicians, administrators and policy makers can inform their work. As a first step in
constructing this knowledge and understanding the possible mental health needs of this
population (currently America’s largest correctional population), this paper delineates the
available government and peer-reviewed studies on federal offenders, highlights their
convergent findings, and suggests opportunities for growth in research, administration and
policy.
KEY WORDS: offenders; federal prisons; service utilization; diagnoses.
There is an increasing demand for effective,
empirically informed, prison-based mental health
services in America. It is a demand driven by the
needs of the offender population, the clinicians who
serve them, and the public’s expectation of
accountability. It is the product of multiple factors:
courts mandating that mentally ill persons receive
treatment while in custody; national mental health
screening and treatment standards being rigorously
applied; and increasingly porous boundaries be-
tween the mental health and criminal justice systems
(Fisher et al., 2002; Jemelka, Trupin, & Chiles,
1989). Furthermore, growth in the offender popu-
lation has remained mostly constant (Harrison &
Beck, 2005) and little debate remains that the
prevalence of mental illness in prison populations is
higher than that of the general population (Dia-
mond, Wang, Holzer, Thomas, & Cruser, 2001;
Jemelka et al., 1989). Finally, among community
mental health providers there is an increasing rec-
ognition that many patients have histories of crimi-
nality, incarceration, and prison-based mental health
treatment (Jemelka et al., 1989; Manderschied,
Gravesande, & Goldstrom, 2004; Morgan, Beer,
Fitzgerald, & Mandracchia, in press).
Far beyond the application of mental health
principles to those who ‘‘simply’’ happen to be
incarcerated, the provision of mental health services
in corrections remains a complex enterprise. It re-
quires strong clinicians, administrators who have a
keen and sensitive understanding of the multiple
systems comprising the correctional environment,
and policy makers who can draw upon an empirical
understanding of the population’s needs. To inform
the effective deployment of mental health resources
to this growing population it is imperative that this
*The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors (Philip
R. Magaletta and Erik Dietz) only and do not necessarily rep-
resent the policy or opinions of the Federal Bureau of Prisons,
the Department of Justice, or their academic affiliates.
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Psycholo ...
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Barriers to Practice and Impact on Care:
An Analysis of the Psychiatric Mental
Health Nurse Practitioner Role
Heather Muxworthy, DNR PMHNP-BC
Nancy Bowllan, EdD, MS, RN
• Abstract
This paper is a retrospective review of the literature analyzing the role of the psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in
the community. Presented here is an appraisal of national and state mental health initiatives. Professional nursing regulations
are reviewed, focusing on New >brk State advanced practice nursing. Barriers to practice are assessed with discussion on how
barriers, such as statutory collaboration, impede access to treatment in the community for mentally ill psychiatric patients.
The current New )brk State legislative agenda is featured. Clinical vignettes from a nurse practitioner's private community
practice are presented to introduce and conclude how clinical practice barriers impede autonomous practice.
Clinical vignette (2007)
An advanced practice psychiatric mental
health nurse practitioner (APRN-PMHNP)
provides mental health services within a
small community based private practice. The
New York State Nurse Practice Tlci mandates
that a psychiatric nurse practitioner (NP)
maintain a statutory collaborative agreement
with a collaborating psychiatrist in order
to provide comprehensive mental health
services. Although some third-party insurance
companies authorize APRN-PMHNPs on
panels, a collaborative agreement must be
established with a psychiatrist from each
insurance panel. This becomes a critical issue
when the collaborative psychiatrist decided to
close his practice and abruptly discontinued
the collaborative agreement. In order to prevent
discontinuity in care, the APRN-PMHNP needed
to establish a collaborative agreement with
another psychiatrist and develop a practice
agreement (Form 4NP) based on protocols
established by the State of New York. This
time-consuming process resulted in a disruption
in treatment for several patients. The APRN-
PMHNP managing this case reported a major
incident by a high-risk patient that occurred
as a result of this disruption in continuity of
care. This case vignette highlights the potential
negative consequences related to statutory
collaborative agreements as well as the ability
of an APRN-PMHNP to provide effective, safe,
and consistent care.
Introduction
Several national initiatives in the past
decade have identified mental healthcare
indicators that address system issues and the
efficiency of access to mental health treatment
by consumers within the community. Healthy
People 2010, Healthy People 2020, and the
National Consensus Statement on Mental
Health Recovery are o n l y a few of the
national initiatives that recognize the lack
of access and need for more mental health
Heather Muxworthy is a psychiatric/mental health r^urse practitioner at Wegman s School of Nursing. St. ¡ohn Fisher College in Rochester. NY. Nancy Bowllan
is a clinical nurse specialist track coordinator and associate.
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RSD-851: Residency: Dissertation
Grand Canyon University
October 5, 2020
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My Degree: Ph.D.
Program Emphasis: Industrial Organizational Psychology
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Broad Topic Area
Factors that Influence Utilization of Public Mental Health Services
Lit Review
(Theoretical Framework (Theory)
Gaps
Themes
All Citations
Gaps
A. Basu, Rehkopf, Siddiqi, Glymour, & Kawachi (2016). According to the authors, there is a gap here in the changes being experienced in social policies in recent years. It has created a gap among women with low income in South Texas. Accordingly, the authors used the determination of the differences in income to understand the relationships between health outcomes and welfare reforms as it impacts the less privileged women in comparison to the most affected women.
B. Ly, A. (2019). This study focused on the factors that influence the utilization of mental health among Vietnamese Americans and the barriers to seeking help in Texas. The study had 12 participants including providers and community leaders who were familiar with the target population. The findings of the study indicated that there is a gap here in cultural acceptance of mental health treatment. Hence the need to culturally specify mental health intervention to improve mental health utilization in the community. However, the study was limited by the small sample size; therefore, the findings cannot be generalized. Further studies should include more cultural groups to validate the findings of this research.
C. Kwan, P. P., Soniega-Sherwood, J., Esmundo, S., Watts, J., Pike, J., Sabado-Liwag, M., & Palmer, P. H. (2020). The authors of this study aimed to evaluate the facilitators and barriers to mental health utilization among Pacific Islanders. Semi structure interviews were used to collect information from 12 pacific islanders. Trained community leaders recruited eligible candidates for the study. The study was limited by the small sample size. Five themes arose from the study. There is a gap here in regard to cost of healthcare, mental health stigma and language and culture barriers, which were the themes that emerged concerning barriers affecting the utilization of mental health services. The researchers indicated the need for future studies to include a larger sample size to enable generalization of the findings.
D. Volkert, J., Andreas, S., Härter, M., Dehoust, M. C., Sehner, S., Suling, A., . . . Schulz, H. (2018). The aim of this study was to evaluate various aspects of the utilization of mental health services among the elderly. The study had 3,142 participants aged between 65-84 years. Logic regression approach was used to analyze predisposing, enabling, and need factors among the participants. Similarly, the study found that there is ...
10 STRATEGIC POINTS
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Factors that Influence Utilization of Public Mental Health Services
RSD-851: Residency: Dissertation
Grand Canyon University
October 5, 2020
10 Strategic Points
My Degree: Ph.D.
Program Emphasis: Industrial Organizational Psychology
Ten Strategic Points
Comments or Feedback
Broad Topic Area
Factors that Influence Utilization of Public Mental Health Services
Lit Review
(Theoretical Framework (Theory)
Gaps
Themes
All Citations
Gaps
A. Basu, Rehkopf, Siddiqi, Glymour, & Kawachi (2016). According to the authors, there is a gap here in the changes being experienced in social policies in recent years. It has created a gap among women with low income in South Texas. Accordingly, the authors used the determination of the differences in income to understand the relationships between health outcomes and welfare reforms as it impacts the less privileged women in comparison to the most affected women.
B. Ly, A. (2019). This study focused on the factors that influence the utilization of mental health among Vietnamese Americans and the barriers to seeking help in Texas. The study had 12 participants including providers and community leaders who were familiar with the target population. The findings of the study indicated that there is a gap here in cultural acceptance of mental health treatment. Hence the need to culturally specify mental health intervention to improve mental health utilization in the community. However, the study was limited by the small sample size; therefore, the findings cannot be generalized. Further studies should include more cultural groups to validate the findings of this research.
C. Kwan, P. P., Soniega-Sherwood, J., Esmundo, S., Watts, J., Pike, J., Sabado-Liwag, M., & Palmer, P. H. (2020). The authors of this study aimed to evaluate the facilitators and barriers to mental health utilization among Pacific Islanders. Semi structure interviews were used to collect information from 12 pacific islanders. Trained community leaders recruited eligible candidates for the study. The study was limited by the small sample size. Five themes arose from the study. There is a gap here in regard to cost of healthcare, mental health stigma and language and culture barriers, which were the themes that emerged concerning barriers affecting the utilization of mental health services. The researchers indicated the need for future studies to include a larger sample size to enable generalization of the findings.
D. Volkert, J., Andreas, S., Härter, M., Dehoust, M. C., Sehner, S., Suling, A., . . . Schulz, H. (2018). The aim of this study was to evaluate various aspects of the utilization of mental health services among the elderly. The study had 3,142 participants aged between 65-84 years. Logic regression approach was used to analyze predisposing, enabling, and need factors among the participants. Similarly, the study found that there is ...
1.Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for aBenitoSumpter862
1.Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for a patient’s inability to pay for medications (prescriptions).
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
2. “Front desk syndrome” is a particularly troublesome aspect of patients visiting their healthcare provider. Write an essay describing this phenomena and methods to prevent or decrease its occurrence.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Inmate Manipulation and Boundaries
Nicole Jones, Dionne Russell, Francisco Villegas, Lupe Silva
University of Phoenix
CPSS/430
Dr. Debra McCoy
May 16, 2022
What to Expect from This Presentation
Summary of manipulation scenario
Development of a plan for how to maintain boundaries in this situation
Possible obstacles in setting and maintaining these boundaries
Identifying ethical and legal consequences to not maintaining boundaries in this situation
Manipulation Scenario
Patricia Wilkes works as a correctional officer at Corcoran California state prison. Corcoran is a high security institution that houses some of the most violent male offenders. Patricia has worked at the institution for four years and has encountered two attacks against her from two separate inmates over a year span. Patricia is freshly returned back to work after being off for a week due to her injuries from her latest attack. The attack involved her being pushed down by an inmate, causing a sprain arm. Feeling vulnerable Patricia became friends with an inmate who witnessed the attack and promised to issue protection if she sneaks in contraband for him. She is conflicted but, because she is afraid; she agrees to do it.
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries (continued)
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries (continued)
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Questions
References
HCA 4303, Comparative Health Systems 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Identify and explain how demographics, such as age and race, impact true access to quality care.
Reading Assignment
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Disparities in Health Care: Race and Age Matters
Unit Lesson
Many Americans find it difficult to even comprehend being denied access to medical care. When we are sick,
we want to see a physician, promptly receive a diagnosis, and procure the necessary treatment that will
restore us to our previous level of health. T ...
1.Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for aSantosConleyha
1.Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for a patient’s inability to pay for medications (prescriptions).
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
2. “Front desk syndrome” is a particularly troublesome aspect of patients visiting their healthcare provider. Write an essay describing this phenomena and methods to prevent or decrease its occurrence.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Inmate Manipulation and Boundaries
Nicole Jones, Dionne Russell, Francisco Villegas, Lupe Silva
University of Phoenix
CPSS/430
Dr. Debra McCoy
May 16, 2022
What to Expect from This Presentation
Summary of manipulation scenario
Development of a plan for how to maintain boundaries in this situation
Possible obstacles in setting and maintaining these boundaries
Identifying ethical and legal consequences to not maintaining boundaries in this situation
Manipulation Scenario
Patricia Wilkes works as a correctional officer at Corcoran California state prison. Corcoran is a high security institution that houses some of the most violent male offenders. Patricia has worked at the institution for four years and has encountered two attacks against her from two separate inmates over a year span. Patricia is freshly returned back to work after being off for a week due to her injuries from her latest attack. The attack involved her being pushed down by an inmate, causing a sprain arm. Feeling vulnerable Patricia became friends with an inmate who witnessed the attack and promised to issue protection if she sneaks in contraband for him. She is conflicted but, because she is afraid; she agrees to do it.
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries (continued)
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries (continued)
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Questions
References
HCA 4303, Comparative Health Systems 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Identify and explain how demographics, such as age and race, impact true access to quality care.
Reading Assignment
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Disparities in Health Care: Race and Age Matters
Unit Lesson
Many Americans find it difficult to even comprehend being denied access to medical care. When we are sick,
we want to see a physician, promptly receive a diagnosis, and procure the necessary treatment that will
restore us to our previous level of health. T ...
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There are 4 peer responses needed and the instructions and posts are included below:
Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates’ posts. Provide a substantive response (a minimum of 100 words) to at least two of your peers by comparing and/or contrasting your selected three groups to theirs. What similarities or differences do you notice? How did your classmates justify their responses?
Nicole:
Vulnerability varies among people, some are more sensitive to it than others. When looking into various vulnerabilities I found that they can overlap, often vulnerable people are sensitive to risks that originate from economic, physical, social, biological, and genetic factors along with their lifestyle behaviors. Each of these factors plays an important role in vulnerabilities.
After an analysis of statistical data and trends related to different populations, I found that vulnerable mothers and children, abused individuals, and people affected by alcohol and substance abuse overlap in many ways. When considering data it is important to remember “It is difficult to get definitive data on any given population. Variations in how studies are conducted, the communities in which they are conducted, and the type of respondents all contribute to incomplete and inaccurate data compilation.”( Burkholder, D. M., & Nash, N. B. (2013). ). Vulnerable children can be affected by abuse ”Child maltreatment has enormous immediate and long-term repercussions. Beyond death, physical injury and disability, violence can lead to stress that impairs brain development and damages the nervous and immune systems.” (WHO). Many times child abuse can be linked to poverty and the stress of caring for children. Alcohol abuse can also be a cause of abuse of children, spouses or other people in our lives. Substance and alcohol abuse can also lead to health issues as well per the World health organization “Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing propensities. Alcohol consumption contributes to 3 million deaths each year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of millions of people. Overall, the harmful use of alcohol is responsible for 5.1% of the global burden of disease” (WHO).
References:
Burkholder, D. M., & Nash, N. B. (2013).
Special populations in health care
[Electronic version]. Retrieved from
https://content.ashford.edu/ (Links to an external site.)
World Health Organization
.
Retrieved from
https://www.who.int/
Qiana:
There are many factors that can affect a person’s vulnerability. These factors can consist of finances, family, and education. (Burkholder & Nash,2013). The three groups that I feel are most vulnerable are people diagnosed with mental conditions, immigrants and refugees, indigent and homeless people.
Studies show that 50% of Americans have had some sort of knowledge of a mental illness in their lifetime. 5% of adults in America have been diagnosed with a serious mental disor.
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Article 1: Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health
Castañeda, H., Holmes, S. M., Madrigal, D. S., Young, M.-E. D., Beyeler, N., & Quesada, J.
(2015). Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health. Annual Review of Public
Health, 36(1), 375–392. doi: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-032013-182419
Abstract
Although immigration and immigrant populations have become increasingly important foci in
public health research and practice, a social determinants of health approach has seldom been
applied in this area. Global patterns of morbidity and mortality follow inequities rooted in
societal, political, and economic conditions produced and reproduced by social structures,
policies, and institutions. The lack of dialogue between these two profoundly related
phenomena—social determinants of health and immigration—has resulted in missed
opportunities for public health research, practice, and policy work. In this article, we discuss
primary frameworks used in recent public health literature on the health of immigrant
populations, note gaps in this literature, and argue for a broader examination of immigration as
both socially determined and a social determinant of health. We discuss priorities for future
research and policy to understand more fully and respond appropriately to the health of the
populations affected by this global phenomenon.
Annotated Bibliography
The article reports on the importance of identifying social determinants and the effects of
socially determined structures among immigrant populations in the United States. The study
identifies ways in which immigrants health outcomes are based on biases due to using
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information based on group behaviors instead of on an induvial case. The impact of migrant and
immigrant individuals, physical and mental health in these communities’ changes as social,
economic, and political policies take place. This article is helpful in that broadens the
immigration experience including more central factors than just language, income, or education
as the cause of all health related problems in this community. But to show factors of power
structures and the ability to put in place effective health interventions that respond to direct
causes of poor or declining health in these populations.
Article 2: Fear by Association: Perceptions of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Health Outcomes
Vargas, Edward & Sanchez, Gabriel & Juárez, Melina. (2017). Fear by Association: Perceptions
of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Health Outcomes. Journal of Health Politics, Policy and
Law. 42. 3802940. 10.1215/03616878-3802940.
Abstract
The United States is experiencing a renewed period of immigration and immigrant policy
activity as well as heightened enforcement of such policies. This intensified activity can affect
various aspects of im ...
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Welcome to Module 6. Diversity can help ensure that a team has the skills and knowledge necessary for the successful completion of tasks. Diverse teams, as long as they are well managed, tend to be more creative and achieve goals more efficiently. Leaders must understand and appreciate the diversity that exists in their team. Answer the following question as you think about the diversity that exists within your own organization.
How does this diversity help your team achieve its goals?
Have you noticed any barriers to team unity that may be attributed to the diversity of team members' backgrounds?
How has your background and experience prepared you to be an effective leader in an organization that holds diversity and inclusion as core to its mission and values?
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An advanced practice psychiatric mental
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A. Basu, Rehkopf, Siddiqi, Glymour, & Kawachi (2016). According to the authors, there is a gap here in the changes being experienced in social policies in recent years. It has created a gap among women with low income in South Texas. Accordingly, the authors used the determination of the differences in income to understand the relationships between health outcomes and welfare reforms as it impacts the less privileged women in comparison to the most affected women.
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Factors that Influence Utilization of Public Mental Health Services
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Grand Canyon University
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A. Basu, Rehkopf, Siddiqi, Glymour, & Kawachi (2016). According to the authors, there is a gap here in the changes being experienced in social policies in recent years. It has created a gap among women with low income in South Texas. Accordingly, the authors used the determination of the differences in income to understand the relationships between health outcomes and welfare reforms as it impacts the less privileged women in comparison to the most affected women.
B. Ly, A. (2019). This study focused on the factors that influence the utilization of mental health among Vietnamese Americans and the barriers to seeking help in Texas. The study had 12 participants including providers and community leaders who were familiar with the target population. The findings of the study indicated that there is a gap here in cultural acceptance of mental health treatment. Hence the need to culturally specify mental health intervention to improve mental health utilization in the community. However, the study was limited by the small sample size; therefore, the findings cannot be generalized. Further studies should include more cultural groups to validate the findings of this research.
C. Kwan, P. P., Soniega-Sherwood, J., Esmundo, S., Watts, J., Pike, J., Sabado-Liwag, M., & Palmer, P. H. (2020). The authors of this study aimed to evaluate the facilitators and barriers to mental health utilization among Pacific Islanders. Semi structure interviews were used to collect information from 12 pacific islanders. Trained community leaders recruited eligible candidates for the study. The study was limited by the small sample size. Five themes arose from the study. There is a gap here in regard to cost of healthcare, mental health stigma and language and culture barriers, which were the themes that emerged concerning barriers affecting the utilization of mental health services. The researchers indicated the need for future studies to include a larger sample size to enable generalization of the findings.
D. Volkert, J., Andreas, S., Härter, M., Dehoust, M. C., Sehner, S., Suling, A., . . . Schulz, H. (2018). The aim of this study was to evaluate various aspects of the utilization of mental health services among the elderly. The study had 3,142 participants aged between 65-84 years. Logic regression approach was used to analyze predisposing, enabling, and need factors among the participants. Similarly, the study found that there is ...
1.Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for aBenitoSumpter862
1.Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for a patient’s inability to pay for medications (prescriptions).
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
2. “Front desk syndrome” is a particularly troublesome aspect of patients visiting their healthcare provider. Write an essay describing this phenomena and methods to prevent or decrease its occurrence.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Inmate Manipulation and Boundaries
Nicole Jones, Dionne Russell, Francisco Villegas, Lupe Silva
University of Phoenix
CPSS/430
Dr. Debra McCoy
May 16, 2022
What to Expect from This Presentation
Summary of manipulation scenario
Development of a plan for how to maintain boundaries in this situation
Possible obstacles in setting and maintaining these boundaries
Identifying ethical and legal consequences to not maintaining boundaries in this situation
Manipulation Scenario
Patricia Wilkes works as a correctional officer at Corcoran California state prison. Corcoran is a high security institution that houses some of the most violent male offenders. Patricia has worked at the institution for four years and has encountered two attacks against her from two separate inmates over a year span. Patricia is freshly returned back to work after being off for a week due to her injuries from her latest attack. The attack involved her being pushed down by an inmate, causing a sprain arm. Feeling vulnerable Patricia became friends with an inmate who witnessed the attack and promised to issue protection if she sneaks in contraband for him. She is conflicted but, because she is afraid; she agrees to do it.
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries (continued)
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries (continued)
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Questions
References
HCA 4303, Comparative Health Systems 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Identify and explain how demographics, such as age and race, impact true access to quality care.
Reading Assignment
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Disparities in Health Care: Race and Age Matters
Unit Lesson
Many Americans find it difficult to even comprehend being denied access to medical care. When we are sick,
we want to see a physician, promptly receive a diagnosis, and procure the necessary treatment that will
restore us to our previous level of health. T ...
1.Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for aSantosConleyha
1.Write an essay discussing the various causes and solutions for a patient’s inability to pay for medications (prescriptions).
Your response should be at least 200 words in length
2. “Front desk syndrome” is a particularly troublesome aspect of patients visiting their healthcare provider. Write an essay describing this phenomena and methods to prevent or decrease its occurrence.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length.
Inmate Manipulation and Boundaries
Nicole Jones, Dionne Russell, Francisco Villegas, Lupe Silva
University of Phoenix
CPSS/430
Dr. Debra McCoy
May 16, 2022
What to Expect from This Presentation
Summary of manipulation scenario
Development of a plan for how to maintain boundaries in this situation
Possible obstacles in setting and maintaining these boundaries
Identifying ethical and legal consequences to not maintaining boundaries in this situation
Manipulation Scenario
Patricia Wilkes works as a correctional officer at Corcoran California state prison. Corcoran is a high security institution that houses some of the most violent male offenders. Patricia has worked at the institution for four years and has encountered two attacks against her from two separate inmates over a year span. Patricia is freshly returned back to work after being off for a week due to her injuries from her latest attack. The attack involved her being pushed down by an inmate, causing a sprain arm. Feeling vulnerable Patricia became friends with an inmate who witnessed the attack and promised to issue protection if she sneaks in contraband for him. She is conflicted but, because she is afraid; she agrees to do it.
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
How to Maintain Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries (continued)
Possible Obstacles in Setting and Maintaining these Boundaries (continued)
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Ethical and Legal Consequences to not Maintaining Boundaries in this Situation (continued)
Questions
References
HCA 4303, Comparative Health Systems 1
Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I
Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:
1. Identify and explain how demographics, such as age and race, impact true access to quality care.
Reading Assignment
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Disparities in Health Care: Race and Age Matters
Unit Lesson
Many Americans find it difficult to even comprehend being denied access to medical care. When we are sick,
we want to see a physician, promptly receive a diagnosis, and procure the necessary treatment that will
restore us to our previous level of health. T ...
There are 4 peer responses needed and the instructions and posts are.docxsusannr
There are 4 peer responses needed and the instructions and posts are included below:
Guided Response:
Review several of your classmates’ posts. Provide a substantive response (a minimum of 100 words) to at least two of your peers by comparing and/or contrasting your selected three groups to theirs. What similarities or differences do you notice? How did your classmates justify their responses?
Nicole:
Vulnerability varies among people, some are more sensitive to it than others. When looking into various vulnerabilities I found that they can overlap, often vulnerable people are sensitive to risks that originate from economic, physical, social, biological, and genetic factors along with their lifestyle behaviors. Each of these factors plays an important role in vulnerabilities.
After an analysis of statistical data and trends related to different populations, I found that vulnerable mothers and children, abused individuals, and people affected by alcohol and substance abuse overlap in many ways. When considering data it is important to remember “It is difficult to get definitive data on any given population. Variations in how studies are conducted, the communities in which they are conducted, and the type of respondents all contribute to incomplete and inaccurate data compilation.”( Burkholder, D. M., & Nash, N. B. (2013). ). Vulnerable children can be affected by abuse ”Child maltreatment has enormous immediate and long-term repercussions. Beyond death, physical injury and disability, violence can lead to stress that impairs brain development and damages the nervous and immune systems.” (WHO). Many times child abuse can be linked to poverty and the stress of caring for children. Alcohol abuse can also be a cause of abuse of children, spouses or other people in our lives. Substance and alcohol abuse can also lead to health issues as well per the World health organization “Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing propensities. Alcohol consumption contributes to 3 million deaths each year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of millions of people. Overall, the harmful use of alcohol is responsible for 5.1% of the global burden of disease” (WHO).
References:
Burkholder, D. M., & Nash, N. B. (2013).
Special populations in health care
[Electronic version]. Retrieved from
https://content.ashford.edu/ (Links to an external site.)
World Health Organization
.
Retrieved from
https://www.who.int/
Qiana:
There are many factors that can affect a person’s vulnerability. These factors can consist of finances, family, and education. (Burkholder & Nash,2013). The three groups that I feel are most vulnerable are people diagnosed with mental conditions, immigrants and refugees, indigent and homeless people.
Studies show that 50% of Americans have had some sort of knowledge of a mental illness in their lifetime. 5% of adults in America have been diagnosed with a serious mental disor.
1
Literature Review Assignment
STUDENT NAME
Class
Date
2
Part A: Annotated Bibliography
Article 1: Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health
Castañeda, H., Holmes, S. M., Madrigal, D. S., Young, M.-E. D., Beyeler, N., & Quesada, J.
(2015). Immigration as a Social Determinant of Health. Annual Review of Public
Health, 36(1), 375–392. doi: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-032013-182419
Abstract
Although immigration and immigrant populations have become increasingly important foci in
public health research and practice, a social determinants of health approach has seldom been
applied in this area. Global patterns of morbidity and mortality follow inequities rooted in
societal, political, and economic conditions produced and reproduced by social structures,
policies, and institutions. The lack of dialogue between these two profoundly related
phenomena—social determinants of health and immigration—has resulted in missed
opportunities for public health research, practice, and policy work. In this article, we discuss
primary frameworks used in recent public health literature on the health of immigrant
populations, note gaps in this literature, and argue for a broader examination of immigration as
both socially determined and a social determinant of health. We discuss priorities for future
research and policy to understand more fully and respond appropriately to the health of the
populations affected by this global phenomenon.
Annotated Bibliography
The article reports on the importance of identifying social determinants and the effects of
socially determined structures among immigrant populations in the United States. The study
identifies ways in which immigrants health outcomes are based on biases due to using
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information based on group behaviors instead of on an induvial case. The impact of migrant and
immigrant individuals, physical and mental health in these communities’ changes as social,
economic, and political policies take place. This article is helpful in that broadens the
immigration experience including more central factors than just language, income, or education
as the cause of all health related problems in this community. But to show factors of power
structures and the ability to put in place effective health interventions that respond to direct
causes of poor or declining health in these populations.
Article 2: Fear by Association: Perceptions of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Health Outcomes
Vargas, Edward & Sanchez, Gabriel & Juárez, Melina. (2017). Fear by Association: Perceptions
of Anti-Immigrant Policy and Health Outcomes. Journal of Health Politics, Policy and
Law. 42. 3802940. 10.1215/03616878-3802940.
Abstract
The United States is experiencing a renewed period of immigration and immigrant policy
activity as well as heightened enforcement of such policies. This intensified activity can affect
various aspects of im ...
1-2paragraphsapa formatWelcome to Module 6. Divers.docxjasoninnes20
1-2
paragraphs
apa format
Welcome to Module 6. Diversity can help ensure that a team has the skills and knowledge necessary for the successful completion of tasks. Diverse teams, as long as they are well managed, tend to be more creative and achieve goals more efficiently. Leaders must understand and appreciate the diversity that exists in their team. Answer the following question as you think about the diversity that exists within your own organization.
How does this diversity help your team achieve its goals?
Have you noticed any barriers to team unity that may be attributed to the diversity of team members' backgrounds?
How has your background and experience prepared you to be an effective leader in an organization that holds diversity and inclusion as core to its mission and values?
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1-Post a two-paragraph summary of the lecture; 2- Review the li.docxjasoninnes20
1-Post a two-paragraph summary of the lecture;
2- Review the links and select one. Briefly explain how they support our curse.
http://www.fldoe.org/
http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/Home.portal
http://firn.edu/doe/sas/ftce/ftcecomp.htm
Use APA 7.
each work separately.
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1-What are the pros and cons of parole. Discuss!2-Discuss ways t.docxjasoninnes20
1-What are the pros and cons of parole. Discuss!
2-Discuss ways to improve parole so that offenders have a better chance of being successful in the community
3-What are the barriers that parolees face when they return to the community that contribute to them failing. Give a relative example!
Submit in 3 paragraphs
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1-page (max) proposal including a Title, Executive Summary, Outline,.docxjasoninnes20
1-page (max) proposal including a Title, Executive Summary, Outline, Team members, Task Assignment and Duration (who is doing what part). Include your anticipated dataset(s) and techniques/software. Please provide a list of the main references you want to use for your project in any appropriate format, e.g. Vancouver or APA style.
proposal is due by october 7th 2020 at 12pm est
project by 25th october
instructions for project are in the folder
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1-Identify the benefits of sharing your action research with oth.docxjasoninnes20
1-Identify the benefits of sharing your action research with others.
-How does sharing your action research assist you in achieving your goal to improve the lives of your students?
2-Describe the criteria used to judge action research.
-What determines if your action research study gets published?
3-Identify one Web site resource (ERIC)and describe how it assisted you in designing, implementing, evaluating, writing and/or sharing your action research. Choose any one of the Web site sources listed in chapter 10(last page of attachment)
4-Why does Mills suggest in the last chapter of his book that this is really the beginning of your work?( start page 291)
Source:
Mills, G. E. (2000). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher. Prentice-Hall, Inc., One Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458.
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1-page APA 7 the edition No referenceDescription of Personal a.docxjasoninnes20
1-page APA 7 the edition / No reference
Description of Personal and Professional Goals My personal goal within the health care field is to become a successful and exceptional
nurse.
1-page APA 7 the edition / No reference
Reflection of the program Discussions about the program has helped my growth as a capable nurse. And talk about how good the program.
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1-Pretend that you are a new teacher. You see that one of your st.docxjasoninnes20
1-Pretend that you are a new teacher. You see that one of your students likes to tease and joke on the other students. This student targets some students more than others and is meaner to them. The students who are targeted most often are those who appear to be less socially adept than some of the others. They may be younger, seem to have a more obvious disability or be overweight, wear glasses or not dress in trendy clothes. The student's behavior goes well beyond "friendly banter" and often leaves the other students feeling hurt and ashamed. How do you stop the student from bullying his or her peers and work to build the self-esteem of the students who have been picked on? What could be some of the causes of the student's bullying behavior and how might you work to address the root of the behavior?
2-Tiered Behavior Management and Response to Intervention (RtI
Please share a situation where you have worked with a challenging or difficult student. Was a tiered program or RtI a part of the program used to work with the student? How does a tiered program encourage student success? What are some of the challenges you have experienced while working with a tiered program? How have your students responded to the program or programs?
3-Special education teachers may work at different education levels at various points in their careers. Inclusion will be different in the lower grades than it would be in a high school classroom. How do you think that inclusion may look different for students at the elementary level as opposed to the high school level? What are some of the methods used to include students at all educational levels? What are some of the benefits and challenges you can see of the different inclusion models used with the different age students?
4-As a teacher of students with mild disabilities your class may be a diverse mix of students with various abilities and disabilities. How might inclusion and classroom management change when working with students with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders or other specific disabilities such as Down Syndrome? What would you need to take into account when developing behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and Individual Education Plans (IEPs)? How do you think these would change as the student grew and progressed through school?
5- This week you have a special task for the discussion. You will need to read about a disability category or specific disability that is of interest to you. Many of you may have a student, friend or family member with a specific disability we have not talked about so far in class. Use what you learn in the materials you read, the professional organization's website you visit or the videos you watch to talk about the specific inclusion and behavior management needs of students with that disability.
Example: My niece has ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome. She has been receiving services part time since she was in kindergarten. She also sees a counselor a.
1- What is the difference between a multi-valued attribute and a.docxjasoninnes20
1- What is the difference between a multi-valued attribute and a composite attribute? Give examples.
2- Create an ERD for the following requirements (You can use Dia diagramming tool to create your ERD):
Some Tiny College staff employees are information technology (IT) personnel. Some IT personnel provide technology support for academic programs, some provide technology infrastructure support, and some provide support for both. IT personnel are not professors; they are required to take periodic training to retain their technical expertise. Tiny College tracks all IT personnel training by date, type, and results (completed vs. not completed).
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1- What is a Relational Algebra What are the operators. Explain.docxjasoninnes20
1- What is a Relational Algebra? What are the operators. Explain each.
2- What is the
INNER JOIN
operation between the following two relations (data sets or tables of data).
Hint: Use OWNER_ID column as common column between the two tables and list all columns of the two tables that have common OWNER_ID.
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1- Watch the movie Don Quixote, which is an adaptation of Cerv.docxjasoninnes20
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Watch the movie
Don Quixote
, which is an adaptation of Cervantes' novel
Don Quixote
. Then, write at least two paragraphs (minimum five well-developed sentences per paragraph) to explain a lesson one could learn from the characters. You need to incorporate at least three of the ideas provided below:
The value of friendship
Humility and nobility
Importance of time
Importance of reading
Importance of optimism
The role of imagination and vision
Justifying commitment
Sense of self and disciple
Building leadership
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1- reply to both below, no more than 75 words per each. PSY 771.docxjasoninnes20
1- reply to both below, no more than 75 words per each.
PSY 7710
4 days ago
Karissa Milano
unit 9 discussion scenario 3
COLLAPSE
ABA Procedure: A DRO (differential reinforcement of other behavior) to address SIB exhibited by a toddler in a home setting.
Special Methods: Any appropriate behaviors other than SIB will be reinforced through a specific amount of time (every five minutes). Reinforcement is only given when the individual does not engage in SIB behaviors.
Risks
Notes
1 Implementing the plan at home can be difficult.
1 The family might be concerned with their safety and the safety of the child. There should be a protocol before implementing this intervention.
2 Family members and client could be at risk for danger.
2 The parents might be concerned for the safety of themselves and their child.
3 Possible increase in SIB
3 SIB behaviors might increase before it decreases due to an extinction burst. The behavior analyst should have a protocol before implementing this intervention.
4 SIB behaviors could remain the same.
4 If there is no change in the clients SIB behaviors then a preference test should be conducted to determine motivating reinfoncers.
Benefits
Notes
1 Generalization
1 The client will learn to use this skill at home as well as be able generalize this skill into other settings.
2 Improved learning environment
2 SIB behaviors will decrease and appropriate behavior will be taught. SIB will no longer impact the client and family in the future.
3 Increase in appropriate behaviors
3 Appropriate behaviors will be taught and replace the SIB behavior.
4 Least intrusive intervention
4 Using reinforcement to decrease the problem behavior and increase appropriate behaviors. This is a least restrictive method of treatment.
5 Parent training and involvement
5 Parents will feel confident about implementing this evidence based treatment at home. This will can lead to an increase a buy in from the family and they will feel comfortable implementing other interventions in the future.
Summary: DRO is an intervention that is used when the client does not engage in the problem behavior (SIB) (Bailey & Burch, 2016). Reinforcement should only be given to the individual after a certain amount of time that the client is not engaging in the problem behavior; in this case it should be after five minutes of the client not engaging in SIB. The person who is implementing this treatment should not reinforce the problem behavior. The benefits of implementing DRO outweigh the risks of implementing DRO. DRO is a good intervention to use when decreasing SIB behavior. Although there are some risks, the individual who is implementing DRO should have the knowledge, training and experience and be confident when implementing DRO ( Bailey & Burch, 2016).
Reference
Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2016).
Ethics for behavior analysts
(3rd ed.). New York, NY: Routledge.
PSY 7711
3 days ago
Emily Gentile
Unit 9 Discussion
C.
1- Pathogenesis 2- Organs affected in the body 3- Chain of i.docxjasoninnes20
1- Pathogenesis
2- Organs affected in the body
3- Chain of infection and its Links associated: Infectious agent, Reservoirs, Portal of Exit, Route of Transmission, portal of Entry, and Susceptible Host. All must to be defined in the chosen agent.
4- Incidence, Prevalence, and Prevention of this infectious disease
5- Treatment if possible
6- Please answer, being a Nurse. “How are you going to break down the chain of infection of the selected microorganisms, to avoid Cross Contamination ?
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1- I can totally see where there would be tension between.docxjasoninnes20
1- I can totally see where there would be tension between these two, especially in today’s world. I am no expert on religion or science for that matter, but I do feel like some of the tension is unnecessary. I feel that the two can work to benefit our patients by balancing them with the needs of the patient. Let’s take my kids for instance, if they were sick with some known treatable disease there would be no other option in my mind to treat them with science and medicine that has been proven to work. I wouldn’t only pray for them to get better and not do anything about it, but I would pray for them and do whatever was necessary to help my family deal with the stress and worry of a child being sick. Here we have used them both to our benefit and they each serve a different purpose and effectiveness. Thanks again for your post!
2-My perception of the tension between science and religion is founded at first glance and then not when looked at more closely. Science and religion can coincide in health care if respected for their own strengths and limitations. I feel that a healthy balance of both can benefit our patients providing different needs when they’re needed. I have seen with my own eyes CRP markers drop in an infant receiving antibiotic treatment and I have also seen an infant that wasn’t supposed to live by scientific probability actually make it and thrive with prayer being the only obvious intervention. So, trying to single out one over the other as more effective than the other seems less beneficial than trying to work them both in when the patient requires such help.
I feel that science is good for some of the more usual cases and things we feel we can help with its information, and I also feel that we can use religion to help a patient with their mental aspects of healing. We can quantify an improvement in a patient through lab levels and such, but it's hard to do the same with religion and how a patient uses that tool as comfort or however they use it in their lives. “Some observational studies suggest that people who have regular spiritual practices tend to live longer. Another study points to a possible mechanism: interleukin (IL)-6. Increased levels of IL-6 are associated with an increased incidence of disease. A research study involving 1700 older adults showed that those who attended church were half as likely to have elevated levels of IL-6. The authors hypothesized that religious commitment may improve stress control by offering better coping mechanisms, richer social support, and the strength of personal values and worldview” (NCBI, 2001). In this example we see the benefits were surveyed to be founded, but the exact workings aren’t exactly known. The great thing about science is that usually we have some tangible results that are repeatable and there’s safety to be found in that. The great thing about religion is that we can have faith in whatever we believe in and that’s all that’s needed. It's our.
1- One of the most difficult challenges leaders face is to integrate.docxjasoninnes20
1- One of the most difficult challenges leaders face is to integrate their task and relationship behaviors. Do you see this as a challenge in your own leadership? How do you integrate task and relationship behaviors?
2- If you were to change in an effort to improve your leadership, what aspect of your style would you change? Would you try to be more task oriented or more relationship oriented?
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1- Design one assignment of the Word Find (education word) and the o.docxjasoninnes20
1- Design one assignment of the Word Find (education word) and the one of Using Digital Technology in two separate attachments, each named. Note that a sample of each is located in attachment.
2- Read the lecture and post a one-paragraph summary of the lecture. (Graphic organizers).
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1- This chapter suggests that emotional intelligence is an interpers.docxjasoninnes20
1- This chapter suggests that emotional intelligence is an interpersonal leadership whether you agree or disagree with this assumption. As you think about your own leadership, do emotions help or hinder your role as a leader? Discuss.
2- One unique aspect of leadership skills is that they can be practiced. List and briefly describe three things you could do to improve administrative skills.
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1-2 pages APA format
1. overall purpose of site
2. resources available to social workers on the site and
3. how these resources can be specifically used in either the social worker assessment of or the social work intervention with children. Make certain to fully reference the site in a separate page. must include 3 headings that address Each requiremen.
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1-Define Energy.2- What is Potential energy3- What is K.docxjasoninnes20
1-Define Energy.
2- What is Potential energy?
3- What is Kinetic energy?
4-Define Metabolism and name the two main types of metabolism.
5-Define an Enzyme and name the most important classes of Enzymes.
6- Name the three Metabolic Pathways.
7-What is Aerobic cellular respiration?
8-What is Anaerobic respiration?
9- Define Fermentation.
10.Name the final Products of Anaerobic Respiration.
1. - What is the main function of enzymes in our body?
2. - Please name the 6 types of enzymes:
3. - What is Energy of Activation, for the enzymes?
4. - Factors that affect enzyme activity include:
5. - What is a cofactor:
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1- Find one quote from chapter 7-9. Explain why this quote stood.docxjasoninnes20
1- Find one quote from chapter 7-9. Explain why this quote stood out to you. What is its importance?
2- Discussion 7-9
1-Share your quote and ideas.
2- “violence is the only lever big enough to move the world”
3-Compare and contrast Elwood and Turner.
4-Why is Turner right? Why is he wrong?
5- Theme. reading vs reals world, inside vs outside, optimism vs pessimism, violence, division of lower class among racial lines.
7- “violence is the only lever big enough to move the world”
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1-Confucianism
2-Shinto
Choose one of the religious systems above; find some point of interest to discuss (350 wds). You may use your textbook OR any other reputable encyclopedia or source. ALWAYS CITE your source.
To support your response you are required to provide at least one supporting reference with proper citation
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Embracing GenAI - A Strategic ImperativePeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
The French Revolution, which began in 1789, was a period of radical social and political upheaval in France. It marked the decline of absolute monarchies, the rise of secular and democratic republics, and the eventual rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. This revolutionary period is crucial in understanding the transition from feudalism to modernity in Europe.
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Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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1. BUSI 303: International Business Faith and Integration
Forum Questions
Faith and Integration Forum 2 – Questions
Question 1
1. Matthew 22:36-40 states, “Teacher, which is the greatest
commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your
God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your
mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the
second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law
and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” What
would be the implications for nations to follow the above, when
considering tariffs, quotas, and embargoes? Write a short essay
for each consideration.
Question 2
2. Psalm 24:1 states: “A Psalm of David. The earth is the
LORD’S, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in
it”. 1 Corinthians 10:26 states: “… for, “The earth is the
Lord’s, and everything in it.” Job 41:11 states: “Who has a
claim against me that I must pay? Everything under heaven
belongs to me.” Consider the above scriptures and write a short
essay on the biblical worldview response to ownership,
operation, and transfer risk. Give equal response to each type of
risk
Question 3
3. Ecclesiastes 11:11 states: “Cast your bread on the surface of
the waters, for you will find it after many days.” As mentioned
in the text, Solomon was deeply involved in cross-border
commerce. Consider the trade of grain. When the Israelites
would trade their grain with other nations, they were essentially
“casting [their] bread upon the water.” But notice that with
Solomon, the word is plural: “cast your bread on the waters.”
3a. Write a short essay explaining the implications from a
2. business perspective regarding diversification of money, assets,
and investments of “casting you bread upon the waters”?
3b. Write a short essay on the biblical worldview response to
dealing with business risk within the context of cross-border
commerce. What are some proper ways to approach business
risk while at the same time being responsible with investments?
How is being responsible with investments different than a
business gamble since both involve the risk of losing?
Question 4
4. Consider the trade theories: Mercantilism, Absolute
advantage, Comparative advantage, Factor proportions theory,
International product life cycle, International Trade Theory, or
New Trade Theory. Select one of them and determine what are
the Biblical Worldview shortcomings of the selected theories
and what if any recommendations would you make to do away
with these shortcomings.
10 Strategic Points
My Degree: Ph.D.
Program Emphasis: Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Ten Strategic Points
Comments or Feedback
Broad Topic Area Final Topic
Factors Affecting Utilization of Mental Health in Southern
Texas
Factors Affecting Utilization of Mental Health in Fort-Bend
County, Texas
Lit Review
(Theoretical Framework (Theory)
Gaps
3. Themes
All Citations
Gaps
A. De Luca, Blosnich, Hentschel, King, & Amen (2016). The
authors indicate that mental health has emerged as one of the
critical areas of focus in recent times, and for a long time, it
had been sidelined. However, with the realization that most
health conditions are related in one way or another to a mental
disorder, this area is now been studied extensively, and more
attention has been given to patients.
B. Hamilton, Desai, Hoot, Gearing, Jeong, Meyer, & Begley
(2016). The authors reviewed and analyzed how the likelihood
of lower hospitalization was associated with the race of African
Americans while increasing age was a key predisposing factor
in increased likelihood of hospitalization in Fort-Bend county.
C. Augsberger, Yeung, Dougher, & Hahm (2015). The authors
of this research article analyzed the hidden barriers to accessing
care and utilization of mental health for Asian American
Women in the Fort-Bend County of Texas. It showed that 299
women representing 43% of the survey participants have
suffered from symptoms of depression or have had suicidal
attempts. It examined the mismatch between available services
and cultural needs, contribution of Asian society to mental
health and contribution of Asian family to the stigma of mental
health.
D. Basu, Rehkopf, Siddiqi, Glymour, & Kawachi (2016). The
authors of this scholarly research article explored how changes
in social policy in recent years have affected women who have
low income in the Southern Texas area. They used the approach
of difference in difference to estimate associations between
4. health outcomes and welfare reforms among less affected
women compared to the most affected women.
Theoretical Foundation
Social Development Theory: The theoretical framework for this
research study is comprised of the theory by De Luca et.al.
(2016) The authors proposed that most of the chronic conditions
and terminal illnesses lead to mental disorders in patients. It
compared the variances in the rates of utilization of Mental
Health among the African Americans, Caucasians and Hispanics
in Southern Texas.
Literature Review
A. Empathic Approach: Emphasized the issues of underutilized
mental health resources and non-institutionalized adults as
behavioral risk factors in Southern Texas. (Augsberger, Yeung,
Dougher, & Hahm, 2015; Basu, Rehkopf, Siddiqi, Glymour, &
Kawachi, 2016; De Luca, Blosnich, Hentschel, King, & Amen,
2016; Hamilton, Desai, Hoot, Gearing, Jeong, Meyer, & Begley,
2016). There are certain factors that influence the
underutilization of mental health services among Asian
American women with a history of depression and suicide in
Fort-Bend County. There is also a mismatch between available
services and cultural needs, contribution of Asian society to
mental health and contribution of families to the stigma of
mental health. It concluded that mental health utilization is
extremely low among all the cultures, especially among women
in the county. Augsberger, Yeung, Dougher, & Hahm (2015).
Professional Development:
Job Satisfaction: Mental health has recently emerged as a
critical area of interest as it had been sidelined for years. Due to
this realization, the illness is now been studied extensively, and
more attention has been given to patients. It has been suggested
that most of the chronic conditions and terminal illnesses lead
to mental disorders in patients. For many reasons, mental health
is now among the priorities of medical practice (De Luca et.al.
2016).
5. Problem Statement
It is not known what is affecting the utilization of mental health
in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Research Questions
RQ1- How much higher is the cost for mental health care in the
county compared to the rest of Southern Texas?
RQ2- What is the average expenditure per adult enrollee in the
area for mental health care?
RQ3- Do the facilities offer state-of-the-art treatments using
research and discoveries in the field of mental health?
RQ4- What is the average number of mental health admissions
and lengths of stay at behavioral hospitals?
RQ5- Is there a statistically significant difference in the level of
utilization of mental health among the different cultures?
RQ6- Is there a statistically significant difference in the number
of isolations of behavioral hospitals
Population
Target Population
Sample
· Location – Fort-Bend County, Texas. USA
· Target Population:
· Behavioral Hospitals
· Psychiatrists
· Therapists
· School Counselors
Sample: Will comprise of interviews with 10 hospitals, 10
schools and counselors, 10 Psychiatrists, and 10 Therapists in
the county.
Describe Phenomena (qualitative) or Define
Variables/Hypotheses (quantitative)
6. To understand why the people living in Fort-Bend County are
not effectively utilizing the mental health resources available to
them
· There is a high rate of mental health conditions in Southern
Texas
· The Fort-Bend County utilizes very low budget allocation on
funding of mental health care
· The utilization of mental health services in Southern Texas is
poor compared to cost.
Methodology & Design
Qualitative Descriptive Study
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualitative descriptive case study is to
understand what is affecting the utilization of mental health in
Fort Bend County, Texas
Data Collection Approach
· Informed & signed consent from participants
· Visits to hospital sites, schools and other mental health
facilities
· Interview with Physicians & Therapist recorded on tape
· Sampling Method: Purposeful Sampling
· Sources: Interviews, Surveys & Questionnaires
Data Analysis Approach
· Data will be collected and analyzed for the study.
· Descriptive statistics will be used in summarizing acquired
data.
· Coding will be used to address questions posed.
· A narrative summary will be developed.
Summary
In the last five years, Medicare spent on average a whopping
7. $12,000 per enrollee in Southern Texas, which is nearly double
the national average. This is ironic because Southern Texas and
its environs have been declared to have a low household income
in the country (income per capita is $18,000). In other words,
Medicare spends an equivalent of 33% of what the average
person earns on their healthcare. “Southern Texas costs
Medicare at least $5,000 more per person each year than does
the average city in America,” according to Hamilton (2016), but
the author asserted that this is not always the case. Friedman
cites that in 1992, the average cost per Medicare enrollee in
Southern Texas was $4,990—very similar to the nation’s
average.
Since then, Southern Texas health care costs had grown faster
than in any other market in the United States, exceeding more
than $7,000 per person. Even with this massive investment in
healthcare and the expenditure there are some shocking facts
about healthcare in the region. The utility at Southern Texas is
one-third higher than those at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,
with state-of-the-art facilities, high quality care and outcomes
(Blosnich et.al. 2016). Yet, the Fort-Bend County of the State is
underutilizing its available mental health resources. The report
showed that the discrepancy was due to marked differences in
the amount of care ordered for patients. When compared with
similar patients countrywide, “patients in Fort-Bend county got
more of pretty much everything including more diagnostic
testing, more hospital treatment, more surgery, and more home
care but the services and resources remained underutilized by
its population.
8. References
Augsberger, A., Yeung, A., Dougher, M., & Hahm, H. C.
(2015). Factors influencing the underutilization of mental health
services among Asian American women with a history of
depression and suicide. BMC health services research, 15(1),
542.
https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s1
2913-015-1191-7
Basu, S., Rehkopf, D. H., Siddiqi, A., Glymour, M. M., &
Kawachi, I. (2016). Health behaviors, mental health, and health
care utilization among single mothers after welfare reforms in
the 1990s. American journal of epidemiology, 183(6), 531-538.
https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/183/6/531/2195922
Blosnich, J. R., Marsiglio, M. C., Gao, S., Gordon, A. J.,
Shipherd, J. C., Kauth, M., ... & Fine, M. J. (2016). Mental
health of transgender veterans in US states with and without
discrimination and hate crime legal protection. American
journal of public health, 106(3), 534-540.
https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2105/AJPH.2015.3
02981
De Luca, S. M., Blosnich, J. R., Hentschel, E. A., King, E., &
9. Amen, S. (2016). Mental health care utilization: how race,
ethnicity and veteran status are associated with seeking
help. Community mental health journal, 52(2), 174-179.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10597-015-9964-3
Hamilton, J. E., Desai, P. V., Hoot, N. R., Gearing, R. E.,
Jeong, S., Meyer, T. D., ... & Begley, C. E. (2016). Factors
associated with the likelihood of hospitalization following
emergency department visits for behavioral health
conditions. Academic Emergency Medicine, 23(11), 1257-1266.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/acem.13044
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Dissertation Prospectus
Factors Affecting Utilization of Mental Health in Fort-Bend
County, Texas
The Prospectus Overview and Instructions
Prospectus Instructions:
1. Read the entire Prospectus Template to understand the
requirements for writing your prospectus. Each section contains
a narrative overview of what should be included in the section
and a table with required criteria for each section. WRITE TO
THE CRITERIA, as they will be used to assess the prospectus
10. for overall quality and feasibility of your proposed research
study.
2. As you draft each section, delete the narrative instructions
and insert your work related to that section. Use the criterion
table for each section to ensure that you address the
requirements for that particular section. Do not delete/remove
the criterion table as this is used by you and your committee to
evaluate your prospectus.
3. Prior to submitting your prospectus for review by your chair
or methodologist, use the criteria table for each section to
complete a realistic self-evaluation, inserting what you believe
is your score for each listed criterion into the Learner Self-
Evaluation column. This is an exercise in self-evaluation and
critical reflection, and to ensure that you completed all sections,
addressing all required criteria for that section.
4. The scoring for the criteria ranges from a 0-3 as defined
below. Complete a realistic and thoughtful evaluation of your
work. Your chair and methodologist will also use the criterion
tables to evaluate your work.
5. Your Prospectus should be no longer than 6-10 pages when
the tables are deleted.
Score
Assessment
0
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1
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Required: Not all components are present. Large gaps are
present in the components that leave the reader with significant
questions. All items scored at 1 must be addressed by learner
per reviewer comments.
2
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Required Now or in the Future. Component is present and
adequate. Small gaps are present that leave the reader with
11. questions. Any item scored at 2 must be addressed by the
learner per the reviewer comments.
3
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is addressed clearly and comprehensively. No gaps are present
that leave the reader with questions. No changes required.
Dissertation Prospectus
Introduction
The health sector in Texas has been applauded for the good
work in health allocations and expenditure. Fort Bend county
which is located within Texas has also been on the map for
having the best medical services in the country. Despite all the
expenditure and better services offered to the people living in
the county, Mental health sector still faces challenges. Research
has shown that many Asian and African American people living
in Fort Bend has little to no access and utilization of mental
health services within the region (Texas 2017). This has been
attributed to a number of factors which hinder most people from
accessing mental health services. The poor access to this
medical help has led to many people dying and committing
suicide as a result of poor utilization of mental illness health
services.
This paper is aimed at discussing the factors which affect
mental health accessibility in Fort Bend, Texas. The study is
important in understanding the major reasons which limit
utilization of mental health services in the county and
recommending ways through which the issues can be resolved.
12. Criteria
Learner Self-Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Chair Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Reviewer Score
(0-3)
Introduction
This section briefly overviews the research focus or problem,
why this study is worth conducting, and how this study will be
completed.
The recommended length for this section is two to three
paragraphs.
1. Dissertation topic is introduced along with why the study is
needed.
2. Provides a summary of results from the prior empirical
research on the topic.
3. Using results, societal needs, recommendations for further
study, or needs identified in three to five research studies
(primarily from the last three years), the learner identifies the
stated need, called a gap.
4. Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a
logical flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct
sentence structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct
APA format.
13. NOTE: This Introduction section elaborates on the Topic from
the 10 Strategic Points. This Introduction section provides the
foundation for the Introduction section in Chapter 1 of the
Proposal.
Reviewer Comments:
Background of the Problem
Previous research works have explored the field of health
accessibility not only in Texas but throughout the country.
When narrowing done to Fort bend in Texas, research has
shown a gap alignment of medical services and needs of the
people living in the county. Children at Risk (2013) deliberates
on various increasing children with mental disorders’ needs in
the society. Most of these develop mental illness from birth.
Though Fort Bend has been applauded for having the best health
services, the area still faces a number of challenges which are a
threat to the child-health. Access to mental health is a gap yet
to be filled in Fort bend (Beatty, Wilson, Ciecior, & Stringer,
2015). This has been fueled by few mental health professionals
in Texas which has led to poor infrastructure in the mental
health sector. The sectors greatly affected are the juvenile
systems and emergency facilities. Many people in the region are
uninsured and also have lower income which makes it had for
them to get mental health services. In addition, poor parenting
was a great contributor of health illness. This calls for further
research into the field to understand more factors which affect
the utilization of mental-health services in the areas not only in
children but all people of Fort bend in Texas.
Goldman Robin & Chester (2018) argues that mental health
accessibility is an issue of concern among the healthcare
industry in Texas. The article carried a research to evaluate the
factors which affect medical accessibility with specification of
14. Hispanic and black Americans living in Texas. The results of
the research indicated that lack of education in mental health
was a major factor that affected the utilization of Mental health
within the region. This has increased the deaths resulting from
mental cases in the region. 56% of all the population received
mental health treatment. Out of the total percentage women
formed the highest number with those who had been sexually
abused at their young age forming many of the women.
However, due to poor education on mental health programs the
treatment was under-utilized, and target groups were not
sufficiently reached in the community.
Criteria
Learner Self-Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Chair or Score
(0-3)
Reviewer Score
(0-3)
Background of the Problem
This section uses the literature to provide the reader with a
definition and statement of the research gap and problem the
study will address. This section further presents a brief
historical perspective of when the problem started and how it
has evolved over time.
The recommended length for this section is two-three
paragraphs.
1. Includes a brief discussion demonstrating how literature has
established the gap and a clear statement informing the reader
of the gap.
1
2. Discusses how the “need” or “defined gap” has evolved
historically into the current problem or opportunity to be
15. addressed by the proposed study (citing seminal and/or current
research).
1
3. ALIGNMENT: The problem statement for the dissertation
will be developed from and justified by the “need” or “defined
gap” that is described in this section and supported by the
empirical research literature published within the past 3-5 years.
2
4. Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a
logical flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct
sentence structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct
APA format.
2
NOTE: This Background of the Problem section uses
information from the Literature Review in the 10 Strategic
Points. This Background of the Problem section becomes the
Background of the Study in Note, this section develops the
foundation for Chapter 1 in the Proposal. It is then expanded to
develop the comprehensive Background to the Problem section
and Identification of the GAP sections in Chapter 2 (Literature
Review) in the Proposal.
Reviewer Comments:
Theoretical Foundations/Conceptual Framework and Review of
the Literature/Themes
Theoretical literature
Mental health services in Texas has faced several challenges.
Texas (2017) asserts that people suffering from mental illness
16. still faces problems despite the huge costs that are directed
towards the healthcare. Schwartz, (2017) In support of Texas
argue that the increased growth-rate of populations in Fort Bend
has impacted the health sector at large. The high population
together with economic constrains has led to few medical
insurances which limits access to health. The access and
utilization to mental medical care for the populations living in
Fort Bend has created a gap within the county (Children at Risk,
2013).
Literature Themes
Lack of proper mental health education and infrastructure has
been the major factor affecting the utilization of mental health.
Goldman Robin & Chester (2018) in his research found out that
women who had been exposed to sexual abuse and drug abuse
formed the high numbers of people who utilized mental health
services among the Hispanic and non-white people in Texas.
Augsberger, Yeung, Dougher, & Hahm, (2015) in support of
this research argued that mental health services had been
underutilized by Asian women living in fort-bend as a result of
both cultural needs and mismatch of the services offered in the
health facilities in Texas.
Lack of medical insurance. Research has shown that many
people due to poor economic status has left many people
without health insurance as they cannot afford. This limits many
average and lower-class families from accessing mental illness
services (Children at Risk, 2013).
Poor perception among the community members.
Researchers reveals that many people who live in Fort Bend
perceive child mental illness as a mere sign of hunger besides
poor diets. This has left many people neglecting utilization of
mental-healthcare in the community (Children at Risk, 2013).
Criteria
Learner Self-Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Chair or Score
17. (0-3)
Reviewer Score
(0-3)
Theoretical Foundations and/or Conceptual Framework
This section identifies the theory(s) or model(s) that provide the
foundation for the research. This section should present the
theory(s) or models(s) and explain how the problem under
investigation relates to the theory or model. The theory(s) or
models(s) guide the research questions and justify what is being
measured (variables) as well as how those variables are related
(quantitative) or the phenomena being investigated (qualitative).
Review of the Literature/Themes
This section provides a broad, balanced overview of the existing
literature related to the proposed
research topic. It describes the literature in related topic areas
and its relevance to the proposed research topic findings,
providing a short 3-4 sentence description of each theme and
identifies its relevance to the research problem supporting it
with at least two citations from the empirical literature from the
past 3-5 years.
The recommended length for this section is 1 paragraph for
Theoretical Foundations and a bulleted list for Literature
Themes section.
1. Theoretical Foundationssection identifies the theory(s),
model(s) relevant to the variables (quantitative study) or
phenomenon (qualitative study). This section should explain
how the study topic or problem coming out of the “need” or
“defined gap” in the as described in the Background to the
Problem section relates to the theory(s) or model(s) presented in
this section. (One paragraph)
1
2. Review of the Literature Themes section: This section is a
18. bulleted list of the major themes or topics related to the
research topic. Each theme or topic should have a one-two
sentence summary.
1.5
3. ALIGNMENT: The Theoretical Foundations models and
theories need to be related to and support the problem statement
or study topic. The sections in the Review of the Literature are
topical areas needed to understand the various aspects of the
phenomenon (qualitative) or variables/groups (quantitative)
being studied; to select the design needed to address the
Problem Statement; to select surveys or instruments to collect
information on variables/groups; to define the population and
sample for the study; to describe components or factors that
comprise the phenomenon; to describe key topics related to the
study topic, etc.
1.5
4. Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a
logical flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct
sentence structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct
APA format.
1
NOTE: The two parts of this section use information about the
Literature Review and Theoretical Foundations/Conceptual
Framework from the 10 Strategic Points.
This Theoretical Foundations section is expanded upon to
become the Theoretical Foundations section in Chapter 2
(Literature Review). The Theoretical Foundations and the
Literature Review sections are also used to help create the
Advancing Scientific Knowledge/Review of the Literature
section in Chapter 2 (Literature Review).
19. Reviewer Comments:
Problem Statement
The research will target to investigate factors that affect
utilization of mental health in the County of Fort Bend, Texas.
The study plans to use qualitative-descriptive-research design in
carrying out the study.
Criteria
Learner Self-Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Chair or Score
(0-3)
Reviewer Score
(0-3)
Problem Statement
This section includes the problem statement, the population
affected, and how the study will contribute to solving the
problem.
The recommended length for this section is one paragraph.
1. States the specific problem proposed for research with a clear
declarative statement.
1
Describes the population of interest affected by the problem.
The general population refers to all individuals that could be
affected by the study problem.
1
Describes the unit of analysis.
For qualitative studies this describes how the phenomenon will
be studied. This can be individuals, group, or organization
under study.
20. For quantitative studies, the unit of analysis needs to be defined
in terms of the variable structure (conceptual, operational, and
measurement).
1
Discusses the importance, scope, or opportunity for the problem
and the importance of addressing the problem.
1
The problem statement is developed based on the need or gap
defined in the Background to the Study section.
2
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
1
NOTE: This section elaborates on the Problem Statement from
the 10 Strategic Points. This section becomes the foundation for
the Problem Statement section in Chapter 1 and other Chapters
where appropriate in the Proposal.
Reviewer Comments:
Purpose of the Study
The qualitative descriptive study will aim at finding out
the factors that affect mental health utilization in Fort bend,
Texas. The study will go ahead to come up with
recommendation on how to improve the mental health
accessibility in the county.
Criteria
21. Learner Self-Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Chair or Score
(0-3)
Reviewer Score
(0-3)
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
This section reflects what the study is about, connecting the
problem statement, methodology & research design, target
population, variables/phenomena, and geographic location.
The recommended length for this section is one paragraph.
1. Begins with one sentence that identifies the research
methodology and design, target population, variables
(quantitative) or phenomena (qualitative) to be studied and
geographic location.
1
Quantitative Studies: Defines the variables and relationship of
variables.
Qualitative Studies: Describes the nature of the phenomena to
be explored.
1
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
1
NOTE: This section elaborates on information in the Purpose
Statement from the 10 Strategic Points. This section becomes
the foundation for the Purpose of the Study section in Chapter 1
22. and other Chapters where appropriate in the Proposal.
Reviewer Comments:
Research Questions and/or Hypotheses
Research questions
Q1. What are the changes made in the health sector that can
facilitate the education framework of mental health in the
community?
Q2. From the total number of admissions in the hospitals which
gender is largely affected by mental illness and how can this be
mitigated?
Criteria
Learner Self-Evaluation Score
(0-3)
Chair Score
(0-3)
Reviewer Score
(0-3)
Research Question(s) and/or Hypotheses
· The recommendation is a minimum of two research questions
along with related hypotheses and variables is required for a
quantitative study.
· Also recommended is a minimum of two research questions
along with the phenomenon description is required for a
qualitative study.
· Put the Research Questions in the appropriate Table in
Appendix B based on whether the study is qualitative or
quantitative.
The recommended length for this section is a list of research
questions and associated hypotheses (quantitative)
1. Qualitative Studies: States the research question(s) the study
will answer and describes the phenomenon to be studied.
Quantitative Studies: States the research questions the study
23. will answer, identifies and describes the variables, and states
the hypotheses (predictive statements) using the format
appropriate for the specific design and statistical analysis.
2
Alignment: The research questions are based on both the
Problem Statement and Theoretical Foundation model(s) or
theory(s). There should be no research questions that are not
clearly aligned to the Problem Statement.
2
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
2
NOTE: This section elaborates on the information about
Research Questions) & Hypothesis/variables or Phenomena
from the 10 Strategic Points. This section becomes the
foundation for the Research Question(s) and/or Hypotheses
section in Chapter 1 in the Proposal.
Reviewer Comments:
Advancing Scientific Knowledge and Significance of the Study
The major objective of any health sector is to improve
healthcare for the citizens regardless of the sickness. Fort Bend
has devoted a large share of its finances towards healthcare
which has seen it shine on the national map. Despite this effort,
statistics show that mental health accessibility in the county is
still very low. This has been evidenced by numerous research
findings. Lack of Insurance, professionals, infrastructure and
education has been theorized as major sources of the problem.
This project through qualitative descriptive research aims at
24. finding the factors that affect utilization of mental healthcare
and recommend better ways through which mental health
utilization can be improved in the county.
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ADVANCING SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE and
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This section reiterates the gap or need in the literature and
states how the study will address the gap or need and how the
research will contribute to the literature, practical implications
to the community of interest, and alignment with the program of
study.
The recommended length for this section is one to two
paragraphs, providing a brief synopsis of each criteria listed
below which will be expanded in the proposal.
1. Clearly identifies the “gap” or “need” in the literature that
was used to define the problem statement and develop the
research questions. (citations required)
2
Describes how the study will address the “gap” or “identified
need” defined in the literature and contribute to /advance the
body of literature. (citations required)
2
Describes the potential practical applications from the research.
(citations required)
2
25. Identifies and connects the theory(ies) or model(s) that provide
the theoretical foundations or conceptual frameworks for the
study. (citations required)
2
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
2
NOTE: This section builds on information about the Literature
review and Theoretical Foundations sections in the 10 Strategic
Points. This section becomes the foundation for the Theoretical
Foundations section in Chapter 2
Reviewer Comments:
Rationale for Methodology
The study will adopt qualitative descriptive research design
(Colorafi, & Evans, 2016). The methodology is preferred as it is
flexible when researching on health science topic to support
various medical theories. This will support the research in
finding and filling the gap in the study.
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26. Rationale for Methodology
The Rationale for Methodology section clearly justifies the
methodology the researcher plans to use for conducting the
study. It argues how the methodological choice (quantitative or
qualitative) is the best approach to answer the research
questions and address the problem statement. Finally, it
contains citations from textbooks and articles on research
methodology and/or articles on related studies to provide
evidence to support the argument for the selected methodology.
The recommended length for this section is one paragraph.
1. Identifies the specific research methodology for the study.
2
Justifies the methodology to be used for the study by discussing
why it is an appropriate approach for answering the research
question(s) and addressing the problem statement.
Quantitative Studies: Justify in terms of problem statement and
the variables for which data will be collected.
Qualitative Studies: Justify in terms of problem statement and
phenomenon.
2
Uses citations from seminal (authoritative) sources (textbooks
and/or empirical research literature) to justify the selected
methodology. Note:Introductory or survey research textbooks
(such as Creswell) are not considered seminal sources.
2
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
27. format.
2
NOTE: This section elaborates on the Methodology and Design
in the 10 Strategic Points.This section becomes the foundation
for the Research Methodology in Chapter 1 of the Proposal and
the basis for developing Chapter 3, Research Methodology.
Reviewer Comments:
Nature of the Research Design for the Study
The design used will be qualitative descriptive study. This
method applies the description of the factors in play and how
they affect the outcome. This technique is best suited for the
research as it will provide a description of factors limiting
utilization of mental healthcare in Fort Bend.
The target population for this research will be 70
respondents, while the respondents will be chosen from Fort
Bend to form the sample population. Study area for the research
will be schools, hospitals and counseling facilities within Fort
Bend. The data collection will be done in a period of three
weeks with each respondent given 30 minutes for the interview
and feeling the questionnaire. After the exercise, the
questionnaires and all research materials will be coded. The
phenomenon under testing is factors that affect utilization of
mental health in the county of Fort Bend, Texas.
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Nature of the Research Design for the Study
This section describes the specific research design to answer the
research questions and why this approach was selected. Here,
28. the learner discusses why the selected design is the best design
to address the problem statement and research questions as
compared to other designs. This section contains a description
of the research sample being studied, as well as, the process that
will be used to collect the data on the sample.
The recommended length for this section is two to three
paragraphs and must address each criterion.
1. Identifies and describes the selected design for the study.
2
Justifies why the selected design addresses the problem
statement and research questions.
Quantitative Studies: Justifies the selected design based on the
appropriateness of the design to address the research questions
and data for each variable.
Qualitative Studies: Justifies the selected design based on
appropriateness of design to address research questions and
study the phenomenon.
1
Briefly describes the target population and sample for the study.
2
Identifies the sources and instruments that will be used to
collect data needed to answer the research questions.
1
Briefly describes data collection procedures to collect data on
the sample.
2
29. Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
2
NOTE: This section also elaborates on the Design portion of the
Methodology and Design section in the 10 Strategic Points. This
section provides the foundation for Nature of the Research
Design for the Study in Chapter 1.
Reviewer Comments:
Research Materials, Instrumentation, OR Sources of Data
The study will utilize both unstructured and structured
questionnaires in addition to face-face interviews for the
research. Tools will be used in collecting primary data, while
the selected group will be composed of schools besides
hospitals.
Similarly, the Research will also seek to understand
factors which, the interviewees think can improve the mental
health accessibility in the county.
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RESEARCH MATERIALS, INSTRUMENTATION, OR
SOURCES OF DATA
This section identifies and describes the types of data that will
be collected, as well as the specific research materials,
instruments, and sources used to collect those data (tests,
surveys, validated instruments, questionnaires, interview
30. protocols, databases, media, etc.).
The recommended length for this section is one to two
paragraphs. Note: this section can be set up as a bulleted list.
Quantitative- Instruments/Research Materials:
Provides a bulleted list of the instrumentation and/or materials
for data collection.
Describes the survey instruments or equipment/materials used
(experimental research), and specifies the type and level of data
collected with each instrument.
Includes citations from original publications by instrument
developers (and subsequent users as appropriate) or related
studies.
1
Qualitative - Sources of Data:
Describes the structure of each data collection instrument and
data sources (tests, questionnaires, interview protocols,
observations databases, media, etc.).
1
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
1
NOTE: This section elaborates on the Data Collection from the
10 Strategic Points.
This information is summarized high level in Chapter 1 in the
Proposal in the Nature of the Research Design for the Study
section. This section provides the foundation for Research
Materials,Instrumentation (quantitative) or Sources of Data
(qualitative) section in Chapter 3.
31. Reviewer Comments:Data Collection
Approval from the University will be sought before starting the
process of data collection. The dissertation will collect
information from a selected group of patients to provide
primary data.
Data will be collected systematically in way that begins with
schools, and hospitals. The process will be as follows:
· Five respondents from 10 schools, hospitals, hospitals will be
given questionnaires to fill be three researchers.
· Interviews will involve five respondents from every hospital
and school within the county.
· Respondents will respond to both interviews and both types of
questionnaires.
· Manual coding will be done to all collected data.
· Data will be checked for any errors by both parties before
further processing.
· Data will be entered into SciLab for analysis.
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DATA COLLECTION AND MANAGEMENT
This section details the data collection process and procedures
so that another researcher could conduct or replicate the study.
It includes authorizations and detailed steps.
The recommended length for this section is a bullet or numbered
list of data collection steps that should not exceed one page.
Quantitative Studies: Lists steps for the actual data collection
that would allow replication of the study by another researcher,
including how each instrument or data source was used, how
and where data were collected, and recorded. Includes a linear
32. sequence of actions or step-by-step of procedures used to carry
out all the major steps for data collection. Includes a workflow
and corresponding timeline, presenting a logical, sequential,
and transparent protocol for data collection that would allow
another researcher to replicate the study.
Data from different sources may have to be collected in parallel
(e.g., paper-and-pen surveys for teachers, corresponding
students, and their parents AND retrieval of archival data from
the school district). A flow chart is ok—"linear" may not apply
to all situations
Qualitative Studies: Provides detailed description of data
collection process, including all sources of data and methods
used, such as interviews, member checking, observations,
surveys, field tests, and expert panel review. Note: The
collected data must be sufficient in breadth and depth to answer
the research question(s) and interpreted and presented correctly,
by theme, research question, and/or source of data.
2
Describes the procedures for obtaining participant informed
consent and for protecting the rights and well-being of the study
sample participants.
2
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
2
NOTE:This section elaborates on the Sample and Location and
Data Collection in the 10 Strategic Points. This section provides
the foundation for the Data Collection Procedures section in
33. Chapter 3 in the Proposal. And it is summarized high level in
Chapter 1 in Nature of the Research Design for the Study in the
Proposal.
Reviewer Comments:
Data Analysis Procedures
Data analysis will use descriptive analysis, and the data
collected will first be manually coded in relation to the themes
of the study. The coded themes will then be analyzed, and
explanations given. The overall aim of analysis will be to find
factors that affect utilization of mental health in the county of
Fort Bend, Texas.
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DATA ANALYSIS PROCEDURES
This section provides detailed steps for the analytic procedures
to be used to conduct data analysis.
The recommended length for this section is one to two
paragraphs, can also be presented in bulleted format.
Describes in detail the relevant data collected for each stated
research question and/or each variable within each hypothesis
(if applicable).
Quantitative Studies: "In detail" means scales (and subscales) of
specified instruments AND type of data for each variable of
interest. IMPORTANT: For (quasi) experimental studies,
provide detailed description of all treatment materials per
treatment condition, as part of the description of the
independent variable corresponding to the experimental
34. manipulation.
2
What: Describes, in detail, statistical and non-statistical
analysis to be used and procedures used to conduct the data
analysis.
Quantitative Studies: (1) describe data file preparation
(descriptive statistics used to check completeness and accuracy;
for files from different sources, possibly aggregating data to
obtain a common unit of analysis in all files, necessarily
merging files (using the key variable defining the unit of
analysis); (2) computation of statistics for the sample profile;
(3) computation of (subscales and) scales; (4) reliability
analysis for all scales and subscales; (5) computation of
descriptive statistics for all variables of interest in the study
(except those already presented in the sample profile); (6) state
and justify all statistical procedures ("tests") needed to generate
the information to answer all research questions; and (7) state
assumptions checks for all those statistical procedures
(including the tests and / or charts to be computed).
Qualitative Studies: This section begins by identifying and
discussing the specific analysis approach or strategy, followed
by a discussion of coding procedures to be used. Note: coding
procedures may be different for Thematic Analysis, Narrative
Analysis, Phenomenological Analysis, or Grounded Theory
Analysis.
2
Why: Provides the justification for each of the (statistical and
non-statistical) data analysis procedures used in the study.
2
35. Show Steps that Support Evidence
Quantitative Analysis - states the level of statistical
significance for each test as appropriate, and describes tests of
assumptions for each statistical test.
Qualitative Analysis - evidence of qualitative analysis
approach, such as coding and theming process, must be
completely described and included the analysis /interpretation
process. Clear evidence from how codes moved to themes must
be presented.
2
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
2
NOTE: This section elaborates on the Data Analysis from the 10
Strategic Points.This section provides the foundation for Data
Analysis Procedures section in Chapter 3 in the Proposal.
Reviewer Comments:
Ethical Considerations
The study prior to its commencement will seek
authorization from all the authorized bodies. The research will
also seek authority from the University board for conducting the
research. All data collected will be purely used for research
purposes and remain confidential. The data will remain free to
withdrawal by respondents from the study. No personal names
and organizational names which may bring conflict of interest
in the research will be included. The research will remain in the
36. custody of the University with all rights reserved.
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Ethical Considerations
This section discusses the potential ethical issues surrounding
the research, as well as how human subjects and data will be
protected. It identifies how any potential ethical issues will be
addressed.
The recommended length for this section is one paragraph.
1. Describes site authorization process, subject recruiting, and
informed consent processes.
2
2. Describes how the identities of the participants in the study
and data will be protected.
2
3. Discusses potential ethical concerns that might occur during
the data collection process.
2
4. ALIGNMENT: Ethical considerations are clearly aligned
with, and relate directly to the specific Data Collection
Procedures. This section also identifies ethical considerations
related to the target population being researched and
organization or location as described in the Purpose Statement
37. section.
2
Section is written in a way that is well structured, has a logical
flow, uses correct paragraph structure, uses correct sentence
structure, uses correct punctuation, and uses correct APA
format.
2
NOTE: This section does not include information from any of
the 10 Strategic Points.
This section provides the foundation for Ethical Considerations
section in Chapter 3 in the Proposal.
Reviewer Comments:
38. References
Beatty, K. E., Wilson, K. D., Ciecior, A., & Stringer, L. (2015).
Collaboration among missouri nonprofit hospitals and local
health departments: Content analysis of community health
needs assessments. American Journal of Public Health, 105
Suppl 2(S2), S337-S344. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2014.3024
Children at Risk (2013), Fort Bend County Assessment, A
Report on the Needs of the Community’s Children, The
George Foundation and The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce,
pp. 23.
Colorafi, K. J., & Evans, B. (2016). Qualitative descriptive
methods in health science research. HERD: Health
Environments Research & Design Journal, 9(4), 16-25.
Goldman D., Robin R. W. & Chester B. (2018), Factors
Influencing Utilization of Mental Health and Substance
Abuse Services by American Indian Men and Women, pp. 1.
http://www.thegeorgefoundation.org/media/resources/futur
e-of-fort-bends-children-report- 2014.pdf
Schwartz, A. (2017). A report on the demographic changes and
changing needs of fort bend county Universit
Texas 2017 mental health national outcome measures (NOMS):
SAMHSA uniform reporting system: Center for mental health
services uniform reporting system output tables;2018 ASI
4096-13.50. (2018)
Appendix A
10 Strategic Points
My Degree: Ph.D.
39. Program Emphasis: Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Ten Strategic Points
Comments or Feedback
Broad Topic Area Final Topic
Factors Affecting Utilization of Mental Health in Southern
Texas
Factors Affecting Utilization of Mental Health in Fort-Bend
County, Texas
Lit Review
(Theoretical Framework (Theory)
Gaps
Themes
All Citations
Gaps
A. De Luca, Blosnich, Hentschel, King, & Amen (2016). The
authors indicate that mental health has emerged as one of the
critical areas of focus in recent times, and for a long time, it
had been sidelined. However, with the realization that most
health conditions are related in one way or another to a mental
disorder, this area is now been studied extensively, and more
attention has been given to patients.
B. Hamilton, Desai, Hoot, Gearing, Jeong, Meyer, & Begley
(2016). The authors reviewed and analyzed how the likelihood
of lower hospitalization was associated with the race of African
Americans while increasing age was a key predisposing factor
in increased likelihood of hospitalization in Fort-Bend county.
C. Augsberger, Yeung, Dougher, & Hahm (2015). The authors
of this research article analyzed the hidden barriers to accessing
40. care and utilization of mental health for Asian American
Women in the Fort-Bend County of Texas. It showed that 299
women representing 43% of the survey participants have
suffered from symptoms of depression or have had suicidal
attempts. It examined the mismatch between available services
and cultural needs, contribution of Asian society to mental
health and contribution of Asian family to the stigma of mental
health.
D. Basu, Rehkopf, Siddiqi, Glymour, & Kawachi (2016). The
authors of this scholarly research article explored how changes
in social policy in recent years have affected women who have
low income in the Southern Texas area. They used the approach
of difference in difference to estimate associations between
health outcomes and welfare reforms among less affected
women compared to the most affected women.
Theoretical Foundation
Social Development Theory: The theoretical framework for this
research study is comprised of the theory by De Luca et.al.
(2016) The authors proposed that most of the chronic conditions
and terminal illnesses lead to mental disorders in patients. It
compared the variances in the rates of utilization of Mental
Health among the African Americans, Caucasians and Hispanics
in Southern Texas.
Literature Review
A. Empathic Approach: Emphasized the issues of underutilized
mental health resources and non-institutionalized adults as
behavioral risk factors in Southern Texas. (Augsberger, Yeung,
Dougher, & Hahm, 2015; Basu, Rehkopf, Siddiqi, Glymour, &
Kawachi, 2016; De Luca, Blosnich, Hentschel, King, & Amen,
2016; Hamilton, Desai, Hoot, Gearing, Jeong, Meyer, & Begley,
2016). There are certain factors that influence the
underutilization of mental health services among Asian
American women with a history of depression and suicide in
Fort-Bend County. There is also a mismatch between available
services and cultural needs, contribution of Asian society to
41. mental health and contribution of families to the stigma of
mental health. It concluded that mental health utilization is
extremely low among all the cultures, especially among women
in the county. Augsberger, Yeung, Dougher, & Hahm (2015).
Professional Development:
Job Satisfaction: Mental health has recently emerged as a
critical area of interest as it had been sidelined for years. Due to
this realization, the illness is now been studied extensively, and
more attention has been given to patients. It has been suggested
that most of the chronic conditions and terminal illnesses lead
to mental disorders in patients. For many reasons, mental health
is now among the priorities of medical practice (De Luca et.al.
2016).
Problem Statement
It is not known what is affecting the utilization of mental health
in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Research Questions
RQ1- How much higher is the cost for mental health care in the
county compared to the rest of Southern Texas?
RQ2- What is the average expenditure per adult enrollee in the
area for mental health care?
RQ3- Do the facilities offer state-of-the-art treatments using
research and discoveries in the field of mental health?
RQ4- What is the average number of mental health admissions
and lengths of stay at behavioral hospitals?
RQ5- Is there a statistically significant difference in the level of
utilization of mental health among the different cultures?
RQ6- Is there a statistically significant difference in the number
of isolations of behavioral hospitals
Population
Target Population
42. Sample
· Location – Fort-Bend County, Texas. USA
· Target Population:
· Behavioral Hospitals
· Psychiatrists
· Therapists
· School Counselors
Sample: Will comprise of interviews with 10 hospitals, 10
schools and counselors, 10 Psychiatrists, and 10 Therapists in
the county.
Describe Phenomena (qualitative) or Define
Variables/Hypotheses (quantitative)
To understand why the people living in Fort-Bend County are
not effectively utilizing the mental health resources available to
them
· There is a high rate of mental health conditions in Southern
Texas
· The Fort-Bend County utilizes very low budget allocation on
funding of mental health care
· The utilization of mental health services in Southern Texas is
poor compared to cost.
Methodology & Design
Qualitative Descriptive Study
Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualitative descriptive case study is to
understand what is affecting the utilization of mental health in
Fort Bend County, Texas
Data Collection Approach
· Informed & signed consent from participants
· Visits to hospital sites, schools and other mental health
facilities
43. · Interview with Physicians & Therapist recorded on tape
· Sampling Method: Purposeful Sampling
· Sources: Interviews, Surveys & Questionnaires
Data Analysis Approach
· Data will be collected and analyzed for the study.
· Descriptive statistics will be used in summarizing acquired
data.
· Coding will be used to address questions posed.
· A narrative summary will be developed.
44. References
Augsberger, A., Yeung, A., Dougher, M., & Hahm, H. C.
(2015). Factors influencing the underutilization of mental health
services among Asian American women with a history of
depression and suicide. BMC health services research, 15(1),
542.
https://bmchealthservres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s1
2913-015-1191-7
Basu, S., Rehkopf, D. H., Siddiqi, A., Glymour, M. M., &
Kawachi, I. (2016). Health behaviors, mental health, and health
care utilization among single mothers after welfare reforms in
the 1990s. American journal of epidemiology, 183(6), 531-538.
https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/183/6/531/2195922
Blosnich, J. R., Marsiglio, M. C., Gao, S., Gordon, A. J.,
Shipherd, J. C., Kauth, M., ... & Fine, M. J. (2016). Mental
health of transgender veterans in US states with and without
discrimination and hate crime legal protection. American
journal of public health, 106(3), 534-540.
https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/abs/10.2105/AJPH.2015.3
02981
De Luca, S. M., Blosnich, J. R., Hentschel, E. A., King, E., &
Amen, S. (2016). Mental health care utilization: how race,
ethnicity and veteran status are associated with seeking
help. Community mental health journal, 52(2), 174-179.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10597-015-9964-3
Hamilton, J. E., Desai, P. V., Hoot, N. R., Gearing, R. E.,
Jeong, S., Meyer, T. D., ... & Begley, C. E. (2016). Factors
associated with the likelihood of hospitalization following
emergency department visits for behavioral health