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DEVELOPMENT and EVALUATION of a NURSE LEADER -DRIVEN MUSIC INTERVENTION for STRESS REDUCTION in REGISTERED NURSES on the ACUTE REHABILITATION UNIT
No full textNurse burnout and stress are significant challenges in healthcare, negatively impacting nurse well-being, job satisfaction, and patient care. Contributing factors such as heavy workloads, long shifts, emotional demands, and insufficient organizational support exacerbate this issue (Finnerty et al., 2022). Health professionals in acute care or rehabilitation hospitals experience higher levels of burnout and cognitive stress, including difficulties with concentration and decision-making, compared to those in other healthcare settings Peter et al.,(2024). This Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project investigated the effectiveness of music interventions in reducing stress among registered nurses in an acute rehabilitation unit. The DNP project aims to address the ongoing issue of nurse burnout despite the current stress reduction programs in place. By implementing and evaluating evidence-based music interventions to reduce perceived stress and enhance overall well-being among nurses, the project seeks to improve burnout, patient satisfaction, and care delivery. The project aimed to assess the impact of listening to self-selected music on perceived stress, as measured by the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). Participants (n = 6) completed pre- and post-intervention PSS surveys to assess changes in stress levels. The project used Wilcoxon signed-rank test to analyze the data. Findings suggested that music therapy may offer some benefits in reducing specific stress-related symptoms and indicate overall clinical significance. The project highlights the feasibility of music therapy as a low-cost intervention for improving nurse well-being, however further research is needed to further explore its effectiveness
Career-Ready Classroom Jobs as a Proactive Behavior Management Strategy: Improving Student Engagement and Reducing Referrals
No full textEffective classroom management is essential for creating a structured learning environment where students can thrive academically and socially. This Dissertation in Practice (DIP) investigated the use of behavior interventions through career-ready job simulations to improve student engagement, accountability, and self-regulation in middle school classrooms, specifically examining their impact as a behavioral intervention strategy for enhancing classroom management in grades 6 through 8 at Brandywine Springs School in Wilmington, Delaware. The behavior intervention strategy was to use classroom jobs as a proactive classroom management approach, which had the potential to prevent behavioral issues before they escalated into referrals. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, utilizing quantitative data from student surveys and behavior referrals, along with qualitative insights from the Positive Behavior Support Team. Students evaluated their personal performance using a fishbone diagram, a driver diagram, and behavior rubrics. The findings indicated that the implementation of career-ready jobs contributed to a significant reduction in behavior referrals by promoting structured responsibilities and proactive classroom management strategies. keywords: classroom management, behavior intervention, student engagement, self-regulation, career-ready jobs, behavioral managemen
Senate joint resolution 6 reporting
No full textThis is a report in response to Senate Joint Resolution 6 (152nd General Assembly) from the Director of the Division of Professional Regulation on behalf of the following licensing boards: the Board of Podiatry, the Board of Chiropractic, the Board of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene, the Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline, the Board of Nursing, the Board of Occupational Therapy Practice, the Board of Examiners in Optometry, the Board of Pharmacy, the Examining Board of Physcial Therapists and Athletic Trainers, the Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals, the Board of Examainers of Psychologists, the Board of Speech/Language Pathologists, Audiologists, and Hearing Aid Dispensers, and the Board of Dietetics/Nutrition.
Senate Joint Resolution 6 required all healthcare licensure boards to review their existing professional licensure application language and revise or remove all intrusive and stigmatizing language about mental health care and treatment, replacing it with language that meets the threshold requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
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Cashierless Checkout Technology: Intention to Use
No full textThe retail industry has faced significant challenges in recent years, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a shift towards eCommerce and the need for innovative solutions in brick-and-mortar stores. This dissertation explores consumer acceptance of cashierless checkout technologies, specifically ""Scan and Go,"" ""Smart Cart,"" and ""Just Walk Out,"" within the grocery sector. Utilizing the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology model, this quantitative study examines the relationships between performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, perceived risk, and behavioral intention to use these technologies. The research findings indicate strong positive correlations between performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and facilitating conditions with behavioral intention, while perceived risk shows a moderate negative correlation. However, no statistically significant behavioral intention differences were found between the three checkout technologies. The study revealed that demographic factors, particularly age and education, have statistically significant behavioral intention differences, with younger and more educated individuals showing higher adoption rates. The results suggest that retailers can enhance user acceptance by focusing on improving the perceived usefulness, ease of use, and support for these technologies while addressing perceived risks. The lack of statistically significant differences in behavioral intentions among the three technologies provides flexibility for retailers in their implementation strategies. Future research should focus on real-world experiences with these technologies and continuously monitor technological advancements to ensure the findings remain relevant.Keywords: UTAUT, technology adoption, technology adoption theories, technology adoption models, acceptance models, acceptance theory, adoption model, customer satisfaction, customer retention, customer loyalty, checkout technologies, cashierless checkout, retail automation