Integrative Literature Review3

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Integrative Literature Review3

(Integrative Literature Review3)

The primary goal of this literature review is to integrate concepts from four different content domains within the larger field of psychology. The four content domains should be chosen from previous coursework in this program. In this paper, students will review the findings in the individual empirical articles, organize the research in a meaningful way, evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the research findings, and present an integrated synthesis of the research that sheds new light on the topics within and across the four domains.  The result of a successful integrative literature review may be a significant contribution to a particular body of knowledge and, consequently, to research and practice. Therefore, before writing this literature review, substantive new research must be conducted via the Internet and within the Ashford University Library for each of the four chosen domains.

A minimum of six sources must be included for each of the four domains. Although content from literature reviews completed in prior courses within this program may be included, it may not constitute the total research for the individual domains addressed within this assignment. No more than four sources from previous literature reviews completed in this program may be utilized for this integrative review.  The headings listed below must be used within the paper to delineate the sections of content. These sections include the following: a clear introduction that provides a general review and organizes the research in a meaningful way; a discussion in which the evidence is presented through analysis, critique, and synthesis; and a conclusion in which the discussion is drawn together in a meaningful way, the claims of the introduction are brought to a logical closure, and new research is proposed.  Introduction

•Provide a conceptual framework for the review.

•Describe how the review will be organized. The questions below may be used to guide this section.

◦What are the guiding theories within the domains?

◦How are the domains connected?

◦Are there competing points of view across the domains?

◦Why is the integration of these domains important?

◦What is the history of these domains?

◦What are the related theories or findings?

•Describe how the literature was identified, analyzed, and synthesized

. •How and why was the literature chosen?

•What is your claim or thesis statement?  Discussion

•Provide the analysis, critique, and synthesis for the review.  Analysis

•Examine the main ideas and relationships presented in the literature across the four domains.

•Integrate concepts from the four different content domains within the larger field of psychology.

•What claim(s) can be made in the introduction?

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•What evidence supports the claim(s) made in the introduction?  Critique

•Evaluate the reliability, validity, and generalizability of the chosen research findings.

•How well does the literature represent the issues across the four domains?

•Identify the strengths and the key contributions of the literature.

•What, if any, deficiencies exist within the literature?

•Have the authors omitted any key points and/or arguments?

•What, if any, inaccuracies have been identified in the literature?

•What evidence runs contrary to the claims proposed in the introduction, and how might these be reconciled with the claims presented?

•Explain how the APA’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct might influence the reliability and/or generalizability of the chosen findings.

•Did the ethical issues influence the outcomes of the research?

•Were ethical considerations different across the domains?  Synthesis

•Integrate existing ideas with new ideas to create new knowledge and new perspectives.

•Describe the research that has previously been done across these domains, as well as any controversies or alternate opinions that currently exist.

•Relate the evidence presented to the major conclusions being made.

•Construct clear and concise arguments using evidence-based psychological concepts and theories to posit new relationships and perspectives on the topics within the domains.  Conclusion

•Provide a conclusion and present potential future considerations.

•State your final conclusion(s).

•Synthesize the findings described in the discussion into a succinct summary.

•What questions remain?

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•What are the possible implications of your argument for existing theories and for everyday life?

•Are there novel theories and/or testable hypothesizes for future research?

•What do the overarching implications of the studies show?

•Where should the research go from this point to further the understanding of these domains and the greater study of psychology?

The Integrative Literature Review

•Must be 20 to 30 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

•Must include a separate title page with the following: ◦Title of paper ◦Student’s name ◦Course name and number ◦Instructor’s name ◦Date submitted

•Must begin with an introductory paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement.

•Must address the topic of the paper with critical thought.

•Must end with a conclusion that reaffirms your thesis.

•Must use at least 24 peer-reviewed sources, including a minimum of 20 from the Ashford University Library.

•Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

•Must include a separate reference list that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

 
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Evaluating Healthcare Research

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Evaluating Healthcare Research: Quant & Qual

(Evaluating Healthcare Research)

You will select one quantitative and one qualitative peer-reviewed journal article on a healthcare topic of interest.

Question description

Introduction:

There are many sources of information available on the web and in journals relating to the nursing discipline. Therefore, it is of pivotal importance to understand the basic tenets of critical appraisal of research for its use in intraprofessional healthcare practices. The aim of evidence-based practice (EBP) is to employ a three-pronged approach blending the best available research evidence, patient values and preferences, and clinical expertise.

In this task, you will critique two primary research evidence sources. You will select one quantitative and one qualitative peer-reviewed journal article on a healthcare topic of interest.

Requirements:

Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. Use the Turnitin Originality Report available in Taskstream as a guide for this measure of originality.

The rubric provides detailed criteria for evaluating your submission. You are expected to use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.

Note: Research evidence must not be more than ten years old.

Note: Be sure to upload a copy of the full text of the articles with your submission.

A. Evaluate a primary quantitative research peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications by doing the following:

1. Identify how the researcher addresses the five following areas of the selected journal article, using the attached “Evidence Table”:

• background or introduction

• review of the literature

• discussion of methodology

• data analysis

• researcher’s conclusion

2. Critique whether the evidence presented in each section of the journal article supports the researcher’s conclusion.

Note: Try to think about how the first four sections in the A1 table support the fifth section, the conclusion.

 

3. Explain the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations of the journal article.

4. Identify strengths and limitations of the study.

5. Describe how the evidence informs nursing practice.

B. Evaluate a primary qualitative research peer-reviewed journal article (suggested length of 3–5 pages) that has healthcare implications by doing the following:

1. Identify how the researcher addresses the five following areas of the selected journal article, using the attached “Evidence Table”:

• background or introduction

• review of the literature

• discussion of methodology

• data analysis

• researcher’s conclusion

2. Critique whether the evidence presented in each section of the journal article supports the researcher’s conclusion.

Note: Try to think about how the first four sections in the B1 table support the fifth section, the conclusion.

 

3. Explain the protection of human subjects and cultural considerations of the journal article.

4. Identify strengths and limitations of the study.

5. Describe how the evidence informs nursing practice.

C. Acknowledge sources, using APA-formatted in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

File Attachments:
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Web Links:
1. XAP Task 1 Rubric
 
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General Education Capstone

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General Education Capstone Assignment – Alberto

(General Education Capstone)

Question description

The Rough Draft

Throughout this course, you have been working toward your final project. This week, you will be submitting a rough draft of that project. Using the information from your outline, your bibliography, and your literature review, combine the information to create a rough draft (you will have the opportunity for this to be reviewed by your instructor and your peers). Once you have completed your work, post it to W6 Discussion: Peer Review forum. Note that we will return to this forum in week 6. Pay close attention to the following criteria to ensure you covered everything.

For All Assignment Types
Your assignment should be well-organized and demonstrate an orderly flow of information that clearly addresses the subject chosen. In addition to the above criteria, your final project should include the following elements.

You have three options in how you can present your final project:

As a Paper

Your paper should be creative and demonstrate what you have learned. It should be a minimum of 5-7 pages in length and you will use APA style formatting with a title page and reference section. You should use Times New Roman, 12pt. font, double-space your lines, and set your page up with one inch margins. See the APA templates at Writing Commons for details on how to format your paper.

As a Presentation

Like the paper option, your presentation should be creative and demonstrate what you have learned throughout the project. Your presentation should be 8-10 minutes in length, include visual elements (graphics, pictures, etc.), be presented using a program such as PowerPoint or Prezi, and you should record yourself giving the presentation. Consider using screen capture programs such as JING or Screencast-O-Matic.

As a Speech

As it is in the other two options, your speech should be creative and demonstrate what you have learned throughout the project. Your speech should be 8 to 10 minutes in length and include a typed handout.

The Community Organization: Clearly indicate the focus of the organization and the community needs that the organization wants to address. A brief historical background of the organization should also be included.

  • Discuss any community partnerships that they have. Suggest additional partnerships that you feel they should have.
  • Explore how the cross-cultural challenges and humanitarian considerations are involved.
  • Demonstrate how the organization uses volunteers and the economic benefits associated with this (not just “free labor”).
  • Illustrate any roadblocks that the organization has faced or potential could face and how they did or might find solutions.
  • Describe the organization’s vision for the future.
  • Indicate what areas in which you feel the organization could improve. What challenges (technological, political, economic, laws and regulations, community-based initiatives, educational, etc.) will they need to overcome?
  • Discuss potential ways you might be able to contribute to the organization. How could your own interests, talents, and skills benefit this organization?

Research:

  • You will need to include a minimum of ten (10) sources to support your project claims.

Writing:(General Education Capstone)

  • Title your Project
  • Introduction: Begin with the attention-getter, tie in the background information, and end the introduction with your thesis.
  • Body:
    • Clearly identify the topic of each section. The topic must be a statement, not a question, and should begin with your own ideas and your own words.
    • After identifying your topic, use quotations or paraphrase from your sources to help illustrate the point you are making (be sure to identify the author(s) and source(s)).
    • After you have given support, spend a sentence or two explaining how the example(s) support the section topic.
    • A compilation of your research, your literature review, your methods, (how the data was collected or generated and analyzed), and your results should be included in the body of your project.
  • Conclusion:
    • Restate your thesis.
    • After stating your thesis, restate the topics from each of your body sections and emphasize what is important for your audience/readers to remember.
    • End your conclusion with a call to action that illustrates what your audience/readers should do with the information you presented.

Note: You will have the opportunity to revise and perfect this project, but you should do your best to make each step as complete as possible so you can receive more relevant and constructive feedback from your instructor and your peers.

 
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Advancing Healthcare Quality Improvement

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Advancing Healthcare Quality Improvement: Strategies and Implementation

(Advancing Healthcare Quality Improvement)

Please Do A Comment Base In This Answers. Write At Least 140 Words In Each Answer, Take Reference From (2013-2018) If Is Possible, Academic References Please Because The Teacher Check It Out One By One. SUSTANTIVE POST NEEDED

Comment 1

Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is taken very serious at my organization, as I am sure it is taken serious at my fellow classmates facilities. CQI is a quality management process that encourages the health care team members to continuous ask “how are we doing” and “can we get better” (Moran, 2012). CQI is for the safety and education of the patients and staff members. We report out each morning about 30-day readmissions in house or patients at high risk for a 30-day readmit. We have a team that identifies the trends of the readmission predictors in order to identified patients currently in house at high risk for 30-day readmission. After the identification of the high risk patients, a structured discharge plan is put in place. Education on the disease process and discharge instructions is immediately started with the patient and care givers. Outside resources are immediately identified, such as home health and hospice, and the patient is given the patient choice form to pick the company that they would like to use on discharge. On discharge, the patient will know their disease process and how to manage at home. The patient will state what medications they are taking and what they are taking them for.
The patient will also state what time of day the medication is due. The patient will receive a phone call within forty eight hours after discharge from the hospital to make sure the patient continues to understand all discharge instructions and medications.

Comment 2

Continuous quality improvement, CQI, is a viewpoint or attitude for evaluating processes and improving them to attain customer satisfaction (Huber, 2014). CQI focus in healthcare is usually related to improving patient outcomes (Conner, 2014).

There is no delaying that hospitals need to deal a brand in today’s medical world. I can speak for the organization where our brand is high-quality care at low cost. A part of growing a brand that delivers high-quality care consistently it is vital to continue to maintain an emphasis/focus on identified quality improvement initiatives. To create a hospital culture supportive of quality improvement, respondents stressed the importance of hospital leadership being in the vanguard to engage nurses and other staff. As a representative of an accrediting organization said, “For any quality improvement project to be successful, the literature shows that support has to trickle down from the top (Draper, Felland, Liebhaber, & Melichar, 2008).

The chief nursing officer, CNO, is passionate about the delivery of high-quality care, she talks about it each month at nursing leadership, and it is a constant in my staff meeting minutes. It is vital that we empower the nurses who are delivering the care at the front line to buy into initiatives. We have encouraged staff to participate in hospital-wide performance improvement and report out our progress as a healthcare system in unit councils.

One example of how we are applying CQI in our current practice is through our CAUTI initiative. We have developed an education package for the staff which was accompanied by a nurse-driven protocol for patients that have a foley. If we have a patient who comes through the emergency department, they need to meet specific criteria before a foley can be inserted. We have seen great successes in this project, and the results have been extremely positive.

 
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Practicum: Week1 Journal Entry

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Practicum: Week1 Journal Entry

(Practicum: Week1 Journal Entry)

As a future advanced practice nurse, it is important that you are able to connect your classroom experience to your practicum experience. By applying the concepts you study in the classroom to clinical settings, you enhance your professional competency. Each week, you complete an Assignment that prompts you to reflect on your practicum experiences and relate them to the material presented in the classroom. This week, you begin documenting your practicum experiences in your Practicum Journal.

                                                                  The Assignment 

In preparation for this course’s practicum experience, address the following in your Practicum Journal:

· Select one nursing theory and one counseling theory to best guide your practice

in psychotherapy.
Note: For guidance on nursing and counseling theories, refer to this week’s 

   Learning Resources. 

· Explain why you selected these theories. Support your approach with evidence-

based literature.

· Develop at least three goals and at least three objectives for the practicum

experience in this course.

· Create a timeline of practicum activities based on your practicum requirements.

NOTE: THE Practicum Journal Template (Word document) IS ATTACHED WITH 

                THIS ASSIGNMENT.

                                                     Learning Resources

Required Readings

Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice. New York, NY: Springer.

  • Chapter      11, “Group Therapy” (pp. 407–428)

Nichols, M. (2014). The essentials of family therapy (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

  • Chapter 1, “The Foundations of Family Therapy” (pp.      1–6)
  • Chapter      2, “The Evolution of Family Therapy” (pp. 7–28)

Breeskin, J. (2011). Procedures and guidelines for group therapy. The Group Psychologist, 21(1). Retrieved from http://www.apadivisions.org/division-49/publications/newsletter/group-psychologist/2011/04/group-procedures.aspx

Khawaja, I. S., Pollock, K., & Westermeyer, J. J. (2011). The diminishing role of psychiatry in group psychotherapy: A commentary and recommendations for change. Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience, 8(11), 20–23. Retrieved from http://innovationscns.com/

Koukourikos, K., & Pasmatzi, E. (2014). Group therapy in psychotic inpatients. Health Science Journal, 8(3), 400–408. Retrieved from http://www.hsj.gr/medicine/group-therapy-in-psychotic-inpatients.php?aid=2644

Lego, S. (1998). The application of Peplau’s theory to group psychotherapy. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing, 5(3), 193–196. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2850.1998.00129.x

McClanahan, K. K. (2014). Can confidentiality be maintained in group therapy? Retrieved from http://nationalpsychologist.com/2014/07/can-confidentiality-be-maintained-in-group-therapy/102566.html

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. (2014). HIPAA privacy rule and sharing information related to mental health. Retrieved from http://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/special/mhguidancepdf.pdf

                                                        Required Media

Sommers, G., Feldman, S., & Knowlton, K. (Producers). (2008a). Legal and ethical issues for mental health professionals, volume 1: Confidentiality, privilege, reporting, and duty to warn [Video file]. Mill Valley, CA: Psychotherapy.net.

 
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Assignment 3: Neuroanatomy Project

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Assignment 3: Neuroanatomy Project

Assignment 3: Neuroanatomy Project

For this project, students will delve into the intricate structures and functions of the human nervous system. Beginning with an overview of the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS), students will explore the anatomy of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, elucidating their roles in sensory perception, motor control, and cognitive functions.

The project will involve detailed diagrams and descriptions of key brain regions, such as the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem, highlighting their specialized functions in cognition, emotion, and coordination. Students will also investigate the spinal cord’s organization and its role as a conduit for sensory and motor signals between the brain and body.

Furthermore, the project will examine the intricate networks of neurons and glial cells, elucidating their roles in signal transmission, synaptic plasticity, and neuroplasticity. Students will explore the neural pathways underlying sensory processing, motor control, and higher cognitive functions, integrating knowledge from neuroanatomy with clinical case studies to understand neurological disorders and injuries.

Through this project, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of neuroanatomy, appreciating the complex organization and functionality of the human nervous system.

(Assignment 3: Neuroanatomy Project)

Imagine that you are working in a neurology clinic. One of the neurologists tells you that as his or her practice is expanding, he or she is having difficulty meeting the education needs of his or her patients. Part of this problem is explaining the basic neuroanatomical structures to the patients in layperson’s language so that they understand their diagnoses and their underlying neurological impairments. The neurologist asks you to create a written guide for the patients, including both the CNS and the PNS. He or she describes what the basic neuroanatomical structures are, where they are located, how they interact, and what function they serve.

He or she asks you to name the structures by using the correct technical language but to use layperson’s language as much as possible elsewhere.

Your neuroanatomy guide should cover the following:

  • Basic neuroanatomical structures (including the CNS and the PNS, as well as the structural packaging that protects the brain from the environment)
  • Locations of these structures
  • Functions they serve (what functions damage to these areas may affect)
  • How they interact

Be sure to explain the information in layperson’s language and use graphics and pictures where helpful. Use APA format when citing material from scholarly sources such as your textbook and online notes. Include a cover page and a reference page listing the resources you used to create your guide.

Your response should be at least 2 pages long. Save the response as AU_PSY350_M1_A3_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Submit your response to the M1 Assignment 3 Dropbox by Wednesday, July 29, 2015.

Assignment 3 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Described basic neuroanatomical structures (including the CNS and the PNS, as well as the structural packaging that protects the brain from the environment) and their locations.
40
Described functions they serve and how they interact.
40
Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources; and displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Explained the information in layperson’s language and used graphics and pictures where helpful.
20
Total:
100

 

 
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Evolution of Disability Parenting Rights

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Historical trends to people with disabilities
Evolution of Disability Parenting Rights

(Evolution of Disability Parenting Rights)

Already had this assignment before, but, need to have it rewritten so its not the same thing again. Please rewrite and make it different. Information in references is already there but you can add it it.

 

Abstract

Children often are the ones that will suffer with the many disabilities.  Most parents are denied custody in some cases of their children. The challenges that the parents face with the ever-intellectual disabilities with raising children. Several facts and arguments will be made to help with the support and the opposed individuals (parents) with intellectual disabilities trying to help with the up bring of their children. Helping with the support and the intervention, recommendations that are vital to this process will be outlined. With the challenges being made and the high expectations will all be met.

Introduction

People with disabilities have always been faced with problems that in most cases are associated with the perception of the members of the community. In most cases, they are people who cannot bring up healthy children. At the same time, they are perceived as people who do not have what it takes to be equal members of the society. However, the level of disability ought to be a consideration. Some of the people with disabilities have all it takes to raise their children and therefore they should not be denied the opportunity to do so. However, there is also a need to support them for the sake of making sure that their children are provided with all the resources they need to be as active as the children of healthy parents.

Historical trends to people with disabilities

The differences from ten years ago

There is a vast difference between what was happening ten years ago and what is happening now. In the modern day, the law and the members of the society have realized that disability is not inability. As a result, the law and the members of the society are trying to support the disabled rather than take away what they already have. Instead of taking away their children, measures to support them are put in place with the intention of making them enjoy parenthood and feel as part and parcel of the society (Cuskelly & Bryde, 2004).

How far we have come

The people with disabilities have been embraced more than ever. The private sector and the public sector are working together to make sure that people with disabilities are empowered. The steps include presenting the opportunities of employment, encouraging the disabled to be educated, nurturing their talents because some of them might not be good when it comes to academics, and making sure that they have access to the resources that are likely to make their lives better (Olsson & Hwang, 2001).

What still needs to be done(Evolution of Disability Parenting Rights)

Significant strides have been made towards embracing the members of the society who have exceptionalities. However, more is yet to be done. It is imperative to remember that people with disabilities do not choose to be in their situations and at the same time they will continue to be born (McConnell & Llewellyn, 2002). Therefore, there ought to be ways in which the environment is changed to be friendlier and more accommodating. Some sections still see the disabled persons as a burden to the society, and therefore they deny those opportunities to better themselves. In this respect, there is a need to create awareness and make sure that the members of the society do not add pain to the lives of the disabled.

The case of Susan is an excellent example of the extent that the disabled people are willing to go for the sake of their loved one. Susan went back to school to fit to be a parent to her daughter. The action is an indication that there is a need to empower the disabled in the society (Cuskelly & Bryde, 2004). Most are the times when the disabled are seen as people who cannot be of help to the society, and therefore nothing is done to better their lives. Empowering them will make them more independent and contributors to the growth and developments of the nation.

How laws influence these decisions

Americans with Disabilities Act and IDEA(Evolution of Disability Parenting Rights)

Americans with Disabilities Act is a legislation that looks after the well-being of the people who are mentally impaired. The Act makes sure that the people who are disabled are not discriminated because of their conditions. At the same time, the Act approves the registration of people who are disabled with the intention of making sure that they are recognized and supported in different ways (American Psychological Association, 2018). The law influences the decisions that are made whether in the court of law or real-life scenarios because they are in place to be followed.

Ethical principles that might apply to the situations

American Psychological Association

The ethical principle that applies in this situation is section three which talks about Human Relations. Chapter 3.01 focuses on Unfair Discrimination. The chapter prohibits discrimination based on gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, identity, disability, and any other aspect that makes people different ways (American Psychological Association, 2018). Therefore, it is apparent that people with disabilities ought to be treated as healthy members of the society in every way.

American Counseling Association 

The ethical principle that applies to this case is Forced Family Separation at U.S. Borders: Resources on Childhood, Family Trauma American (Counseling Association, 2014). The case that is at hand has touched on potential family separation, and therefore the ethical principle fits in perfectly. At one point or another, there have been interventions that have tried to protect the forced family separation in the two cases that have been focused on.

Arguments for and against

A parent with a disability should be given the right to raise a child. The mental state of a person is known in the first nine months of pregnancy. Where some may think that sustaining a pregnancy is an easy task, it is one of the hardest tasks that face the parents (Olsson & Hwang, 2001). If a parent can protect a child for nine months, it is only fair to let the parent enjoy the fruits of her labor. At the same time, it is imperative to note that a child has the right to be with his or her mother.

Despite the condition of a mother, there is a bond that is established between a mother and a child. This is one of the reasons why some of the children who are brought up by foster parents end up looking for their parents after they have grown up (Olsson & Hwang, 2001). The love that a mother offers to a child is immeasurable and cannot be offered by any other person. It is for this reason that there is a need to make sure that a parent is given the right to care for her child.

The life of a child should be taken with the seriousness it deserves. It is imperative to note that the experiences of a child in the current day will come to haunt the child in future. In this respect, it is essential to make sure that a child is cared for by a person who can do so (McConnell & Llewellyn, 2002). Taking a child away from a disabled parent is not punishing the parent as many see it. A disabled parent faces the challenges of taking care of her life, and this means that adding a child to her life would be stressing the parent more. Considering that this is a person who might not be in the best position to deal with stress, it would be essential to avoid the stress. A stressed disabled person might not give a child the best care that is needed to shape the child into an essential member of the society.

Love from a parent is not all that a child needs to grow. The support of a parent in different areas is also essential for the growth of the child. For example, a child who is normal needs to be with normal parents so that they can guide the child through his or her stages of growth (Cuskelly & Bryde, 2004). With the lack of parents who can support him or her, a child is exposed to the risks of failing to fit in with the other children of his or her age. In this respect, there is a need to make sure that the child is cared for by people who are mentally able.

Support or interventions(Evolution of Disability Parenting Rights)

The family 

The family members play a significant role when it comes to the success. The video has exposed the audience to a scenario where the family members are involved in the lives of their disabled relatives (Olsson & Hwang, 2001). The family members should not allow the issue of custody to get to courts. It would be better for them to take the responsibility to support the parents. By doing so, the child receives care from the mother, and family members and the mother gets to watch her child grow.

Within the community

One of the reasons why the children of the disabled feel worse about their parents is because of the attitude that most members of the community have developed towards the people with disabilities. There is a dire need to change the perception and attitude of the members of the society towards the disabled. Awareness would come in handy to educate the members of the society that the disabled persons are also human beings and there is no need to look down on them (McConnell & Llewellyn, 2002). By doing so, the members of the society will be able to offer support to the families and the children. When the child lives in an environment where all members of the community are taking care of him or her, challenges of homework assistance and support from parental figures would be a thing of the past.

The school

The school has a role to play when it comes to taking care of the children of the disabled parents. There is a need to support the child by providing more attention to the child because the parents might not be in the position to help the child (Cuskelly & Bryde, 2004). It is paramount for the teachers to know the type of students they teach and to offer extra help when it is needed. At the same time, the counselors at the school should be dedicated to changing the lives of the students who have disabled parents. Continuous follow-ups are essential in this case.

Generalization of the issue to other exceptionalities(Evolution of Disability Parenting Rights)

The challenges that people with intellectual disabilities face are almost like those other people with different disabilities face. For example, a person with a physical disability is likely to be mentally fit, but it might be a challenge for him or her to implement his or her idea. However, he or she is in a better position because with technology things can be made better as opposed to a person with an intellectual disability. Cases of people with physical disabilities losing the custody of their children are less, and this is because what matters more is the state of mind. When a person is mentally able to support his or her family, other issues are secondary (Olsson & Hwang, 2001). With the current evolving world, many employment opportunities do not need one to leave the house. Such opportunities only need the skills of using a computer. Therefore, the challenges that are faced by people with other exceptionalities are not as severe as those faced by people with intellectual disabilities.

A review of current thinking for and against people with exceptionalities raising children

Based on the sources, it is apparent that parents with intellectual disabilities have what it takes to raise their children. A good example is seen in the case of Susan. Susan proves that she can be a good mother by taking steps which transform her into a better parent than people could ever think (Cuskelly & Bryde, 2004). The case of Susan is however challenging because of her past which was affected by sexual harassment. Therefore, it is evident that if she was brought up in a peaceful environment, she might have turned out to be a better person despite her disability. It is essential to give people with disabilities a chance to be parents to their children.

A child should be supported by people who can provide him or her with all he or she needs to grow and develop. It is for this reason that it is not fit for people with disabilities to raise their children (McConnell & Llewellyn, 2002). However, there is the need for an external intervention of a person or people who are mentally stable. A good example is seen in the case of Mary Ann. The presence of her aunt changes her life for good, and that means that there is a need to have people who are mentally stable to help in raising the child.

References(Evolution of Disability Parenting Rights)

American Counseling Association. (2014). Ethical & Professional Standards. Retrieved from https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/ethics

American Psychological Association (2018). Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. Retrieved from http://www.apa.org/ethics/code/index.aspx

Cuskelly, M., & Bryde, R. (2004). Attitudes towards the sexuality of adults with an intellectual disability: parents, support staff, and a community sample. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 29(3), 255-264.

McConnell, D., & Llewellyn, G. (2002). Stereotypes, parents with intellectual disability and child protection. The Journal of Social Welfare & Family Law, 24(3), 297 317.

 
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Optimizing Student Self-Service

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Optimizing Student Self-Service: Mobile Interface Design

(Optimizing Student Self-Service)

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Term Paper: Students’ Self-Service Website for Mobile Devices

Disclaimer: This is a hypothetical interaction design example. The university has made no accouchements or commitments to a project of this nature.

In order to provide a convenient self-service solution for students to access personal and course-related material, Strayer University would like develop a mobile Web application that runs on an iPhone, iPad, Droid, Blackberry, and other mobile devices. Students are currently able to use the Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, and other desktop browsers to perform self-service tasks. The university has asked you to provide a Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) guide that will help with the design and implementation of this service.

Write a ten to fifteen (10-15) page term paper that can help the university achieve its objective. The paper must address the following topics:

Information Gathering

1.  Describe the following:

a.The purpose and goals of the mobile self-service.

b.The target audience.

c.The audience needs and wants.

d.The resources that will be required to achieve the desired output.

Design Strategy

2.  Describe each of the following.

a.The design of the Website for mobile devices.

b.The interfaces that are applicable to the mobile devices.

3.  Design each of the following using Microsoft Visio or any open source wireframing or mockup tool. Note: The graphically depicted solution is not included in the required page length.

aThe http://icampus.strayer.edu home page for a mobile device.

b..The self-service Web page to enroll in your courses using mobile device.

Prototyping

4.  Write a proposal to the University including the following:

a.The prototypes that could be created.

b.The type of usability testing to use in determining the design that will provide the best user experience.

c.The type of evaluation methods to use in determining the design that will provide the best user experience.

Implementation

5.  Provide details of how the mobile self-service will be implemented on the various mobile devices. Note: Keep in mind that the university already provides a self-service Website for non-mobile students.

Maintenance and Growth

6.  Elaborate on the guidelines for how the self-service Website can be kept current as newer mobile devices are being introduced at a rapid rate.

7.  Use at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Describe the differences in developing user interfaces for different application environments.
Compare and contrast the different types of interactive environments.
Use technology and information resources to research issues in human-computer interaction.
Write clearly and concisely about human-computer interaction topics using proper writing mechanics and technical style conventions

 
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Organizational Development.

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Organizational Development.

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You have just graduated from your program at the University of the Rockies. You have been hired for a position in Organizational Development in the Training and Development Department at Pikes Peak Manufacturing Company (PPM). PPM is a $400 million company that is in the business of manufacturing plastic parts. Corporate headquarters is in Colorado Springs with three manufacturing plants; one in Dallas, Texas, one in Mexico City, Mexico, and one in Huntsville, Alabama. The CEO of PPM has been pleased with the overall performance of the company, even in these tough economic times. However, after reading numerous books, such as the Wisdom of Teams by Katzenbach and Smith and Group Dynamics for Teams by Levi, and attending a high level executive training program, she has decided that PPM can enhance customer value by creating a more team-oriented culture. Although there have been pockets of team success, especially in the manufacturing plants, the CEO still believes that the company functioning fully in a team culture will produce a higher level of customer satisfaction through creativity, higher level problem solving, and synergy. Some of PPM’s cultural highlights are:

  • Privately owned by one family
  • Strong entrepreneurial culture
  • High work ethic, with most managers working 50 to 60 hours a week
  • Strong individual players who get things done by persistence and their personalities
  • A top executive team that leads the company’s departments and functions like a group of high performing individuals
  • High performance teams that function in some manufacturing plants and the accounting division, while other groups function as teams only in name

One of the main reasons the position you accepted was created was to lead this organizational initiative and drive a team culture.

Using your reading and at least four other resources, write a 4,200 – 5,250 word paper analyzing how you would help your company create a high performing team culture that would increase customer value. Make sure that you address the following:

  • Instilling structures of successful teams and team process
  • Creating effective team communication channels
  • Selecting, developing, and training effective team members and leaders
  • Identifying issues surrounding diversity and multiculturalism
  • Embedding team culture in the organization
  • Creating and implementing team training
  • Ensuring lasting team culture by creating a strong team performance-management system and reward system.

Your paper must follow APA (6th ed.) guidelines for in-text citations and references. The total number of pages does not include a title page or reference page.

 
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Depression Assignment Help Nursing

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Depression Assignment Help Nursing

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Depression is a multifaceted mental health disorder that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It manifests as persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness, often accompanied by a loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed. Individuals with depression may experience changes in appetite or weight, disturbances in sleep patterns, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating or making decisions.

Depression can stem from a variety of factors, including genetic predisposition, biochemical imbalances in the brain, stressful life events, trauma, or chronic illness. It’s not merely feeling sad or down; it’s a pervasive and debilitating condition that can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life. Left untreated, depression can lead to serious consequences, such as social isolation, impaired relationships, substance abuse, and in severe cases, suicidal thoughts or actions.

Treatment for depression often involves a combination of therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and social support. Therapy helps individuals identify and address underlying issues contributing to their depression, while medication can help regulate brain chemistry. Support from loved ones and participation in self-care activities like exercise, mindfulness, and hobbies can also play crucial roles in managing depression. It’s important for those struggling with depression to seek help and support, as effective treatments exist, and recovery is possible.

Depression 

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The first disorder we will focus on is depression. This topic is important because so many people experience depression at some time in their lives and we all know people who experience depression chronically or at certain points in their life.

Why is it so important to study the biological factors and causes of depression and other disorders?

  • Improving ability to reliably and accurately diagnose them.
  • Being able to diagnose people earlier to reduce permanent damage or changes to the brain and body, and to reduce damage to the personal lives, careers, etc that occur during episodes.
  • Reducing negative stigma against people with disorders.
  • Creating new and improved treatments.
  • Identifying a treatment that works more quickly.

Go ahead and read the section in module 14.2 (15.1 in the 11th edition) called “Major Depressive Disorder”, read all its subsections. While you read I recommend taking notes on the symptoms and all the different biological factors that might be related to causes of the disorder. Note the variability in symptoms and possible causes. There are so many studies related to depression and whether there are any differences in brain activity patterns or brain structure that aren’t mentioned in the textbook. It is important to realize that depression definitely has multiple causes and combinations of causes.

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Next let’s focus on a very related topic: treatments and how they affect patients biologically. The truth is that actually a lot of what we know about the biological basis of depression and other disorders is by figuring out how treatments (that were accidentally discovered) work.

Read about the treatments for depression and how they work biologically. Post about the patterns you notice in looking at those treatments.

 
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