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Participation Mandatory, Learning Not Required: A Phenomenological Study of Diversity Training in Education and Law Enforcement
Get PDFThis study provides a timely, qualitative exploration of the perceived efficacy of cultural competency training for both law enforcement officers and educators. It comprises 18 semi-structured interviews, 10 of which were conducted with education professionals and 8 with law enforcement officers. Drawing four main themes from the interview sample, findings show participants held a complex perception of training efficacy. Interviews featured multiple anecdotes from participants concerning the application of culturally competency skills, as well as important takeaways concerning their desired topics/format of professional development sessions and their favored characteristics of facilitator approach. Our analysis further reveals implications of participants’ identity and socialization and uncovers which aspects of training participants transferred to professional practice. Given the host of legislation surrounding cultural competency trainings as divisive, the study provides a foundation for vital, wider inquiry
Ethnic Studies and White Identity
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This dissertation addresses white individuals’ experiences in ethnic studies courses and addresses concerns that there is too little research in this area. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of Critical Whiteness Studies and Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, this qualitative research study examines the lived experiences of white individuals who have taken at least one ethnic studies course in high school and explores the extent to which these experiences influence the development of their racial identity in the present. An extensive literature review includes the most recent research on Critical Whiteness Studies, white racial identity development, ethnic studies, and Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. For this research project, six white participants who have taken an ethnic studies course within the past five years participated in in-depth, semi-structured interviews. An in-depth analysis of the data revealed four superordinate themes - critical consciousness, historical understanding, critical whiteness pedagogy, and white supremacy culture - each illuminating the participants\u27 reflections on racial identity and the impact of the course. The study offers insights into the experiences of white students in ethnic studies courses, and emphasizes the importance of incorporating ethnic studies into secondary education. Recommendations and implications for educators, administrators, curriculum supervisors, policymakers, and future research are discussed
Implementation of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Screening Tool for Postpartum Depression in a Midwest Primary Care Clinic
Get PDFProblem: Postpartum depression is a prevalent health concern in postpartum women. Screening practices to identify postpartum depression are inconsistent. The purpose of this quality initiative is to determine if the implementation of the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Screening Tool (EPDS) to screen for postpartum depression in the primary care setting increases the detection of postpartum depression in postpartum women from delivery to one year postpartum.
Methods: This quality improvement project utilizes a descriptive, observational design. A retrospective medical record review was utilized as well as a 12-week data collection period. Retrospective medical record reviews were conducted to assess the rate of depression screening over a 12-week time. Then, medical record reviews were conducted after implementation of the EPDS to assess the rate of depression screening utilizing the EPDS over a period of 12 weeks.
Results: A total of 16 patients received the intervention (n=16). The rate of patients who received the EPDS was 36% (n=4). Of the patients screened for depression with the EPDS, none received a score greater than 12 which is a high indicator for postpartum depression (n=0). However, of those patients screened, 25% were prescribed medication therapy (n=1).
Implications for Practice: Findings support the continued use of a validated depression screening tool to assess depression risk. Prior to this project, there was no formal depression screening for postpartum women. The EPDS was successfully implemented and the family medicine clinic is better prepared to identify postpartum women and screen for depression risk
A Guideline-Based Approach to Increase Early Mobilization in the Pediatric Patient Following Cardiothoracic Surgery
Get PDFA Guideline-Based Approach to Increase Early Mobilization in the Pediatric Patient Following Cardiothoracic Surgery
Problem: Prolonged bedrest during the post-operative period contributes to complications that lengthen hospital stay and increase mortality and medical costs. Early mobilization is recognized as safe and feasible in critically ill children. However, there is no standardized procedure nor method of identifying patients who are safe to mobilize in a pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (ICU).
Method: The quality improvement (QI) project employed a descriptive observational design utilizing a retrospective-prospective method to assess the effects of implementing an early mobilization guideline in a pediatric cardiac ICU. The project included a convenience sample of all patients admitted to the pediatric cardiac ICU post cardio-thoracic surgery, excluding those on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or with an open chest. Data was collected pre- and post-implementation and included age, gender, and time (days) to first documented mobilization post-operatively.
Results: A (N=97) patients met inclusion criteria during the data collection periods. Pre-implementation (Sept 1-Dec 1) (n=56) and post-implementation (March 10-May 26) (n=41). The early mobilization guideline did not increase the percentage of patients with documented mobilization on post-operative day (POD) 1. A decrease in mean time (days) to mobilization, from 2.24 to 2.05 days, and decrease in mean ranks of time to mobilization, from 48.28 to 47.6, was observed. A chi-square test for independence, two-tailed paired sample t-test, and Mann-Whitney U test were performed.
Implications for practice: Utilization of an early mobilization guideline in the pediatric cardiac ICU may decrease prolonged bed rest of post-operative patients. There remains an opportunity to further support the building of a culture that promotes early mobilization
Organizational Control and Technological Capabilities: The Moderating Role of Family Influence on the Firm
Get PDFThis dissertation examines the influence of organizational controls on technological capabilities in privately owned U.S. corporations, with a specific focus on family-owned businesses. The primary objective of the study was to investigate how formal controls (process and outcome) and clan controls (informal practices) impact technological innovation and competence. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 177 individuals and analyzed through partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) path analysis. The findings indicate a significant relationship between formal controls and technological capabilities. However, the interaction of family influence on this dynamic was not supported. Results also revealed a robust association between the combination of formal and clan controls and enhanced technological capabilities. Despite this, the anticipated weakening effect of the influence of family firms on this positive relationship was unsupported. Additionally, the hypothesis that clan control negatively impacts technological capabilities was not supported, and the moderating effect of family influence on this relationship was also unsupported. The hypothesis that family influence strengthens the positive interaction of the integration of formal and clan controls was partially accepted, showing a slight significance within the family power construct on the overall relationship. These insights offer practical guidance for family-owned businesses, suggesting that the effective integration of formal and clan controls along with the influence of family firms can enhance technological capabilities, optimizing their competitive position and long-term performance. This research contributes to the understanding of control mechanisms in family-owned businesses and their role in fostering technological improvements
Implementation of Quantitative Blood Loss in Cesarean Section Births
Get PDFProblems: Postpartum hemorrhage is a major complication following birth. Although some bleeding is normal after birth, excess bleeding can lead to maternal morbidities including, but not limited to, blood transfusions, admission to the ICU, emergency hysterectomy, and potential death. Postpartum hemorrhage is responsible for approximately 11% of maternal deaths in the United States and is a leading cause of death occurring on the same day as delivery (ACOG, 2019). Lastly, 54-93% of deaths occurring from postpartum hemorrhage are preventable (ACOG, 2019).
Methods: Quantitative blood loss was initiated in a large, midwestern, suburban hospital to increase identification of postpartum hemorrhage, decrease blood transfusions by 20%, and decrease additional uterotonic use. This study utilized a descriptive, observational design and was guided by the plan-do-study-act framework. A pre-post-test design from February 2024 through April 2024 was used to assess the rate of PPH, uterotonic use, and transfusions needed, amongst female patients undergoing cesarean section births.
Results: The pre-implementation group included 283 patients and the post-implementation group included 330 patients. The post-implementation saw an increase in postpartum hemorrhages (n = 62) compared to pre-implementation (n = 40). Blood transfusions increased in the post-implementation group by 0.05%. A Chi-square test of independence deemed the finding not statistically significant with a p value of 0.477. Additional uterotonic use decreased by 9.82%. A Chi-square test of independence deemed the finding not statistically significant with a p value of 0.782.
Implications: It is recommended that the labor and delivery unit continue with the PDSA cycle and continue with QBL to increase identification of PPH
Gender and Genocide: Rape as a Weapon of War in Darfur
Get PDFIn instances of genocide, gender and ethnicity intersect in such a way that women of a persecuted group undergo a distinct experience from men. This is evident in the case of Darfur, where women of the region have been subjected to rape, forced pregnancy, and more by the Janjaweed and Sudanese government. This gendered violence is not unique to the genocide in Darfur, but examining its details reveals how the international community can better protect not only women in Darfur, who continue to face violence to this day, but also women who are victims of genocide throughout the world
Litmag 2024
Get PDFLitmag’s mission is to nurture the creativity of the students, staff, and alumni of UMSL by providing a space to showcase the diverse literary and artistic talent on our campus. We aim to provide an inclusive, professional and high-quality publication free of charge to UMSL and the local community.
Dear Reader, On behalf of the editorial staff and myself, welcome to the 2024 edition of Litmag. With this year’s publication, our team sought to find honest expressions within familiar forms of writing and art. Litmag has driven discussion and craftsmanship. This year’s staff truly selected thoughtprovoking pieces. Curiosity compels us and literature binds us together; it’s in that we ask our readers to find warmth in the depth of these pages. Maybe it’s the crushed velvet of a worn rug beneath your toes or the humming flicker of melting candle wax that envelops your creative spirit. Maybe it’s the springtime floral or migrating autumn fauna that stirs ambition inside you. Breathe, harness this feeling. We ask that you take comfort in this publication; that it be a place for self-discovery. Be prepared to have your beliefs stretched while strengthened by our authors’ works. As always, leap into the moment and bury yourself within the read. Truly, Dana R. Pierson Editor-in-Chiefhttps://irl.umsl.edu/litmag/1033/thumbnail.jp
University of Missouri-St. Louis Open Educational Resources Open Dataset
No full textThe UMSL OER Open Dataset is a collection of data pertaining to Affordable and Open Educational Resources (OER) courses offered at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). The dataset includes information such as course names, IDs, instructors, meeting patterns, enrollment numbers, and more. This dataset is not exhaustive, but it does include a helpful data dictionary to help orient researchers, educators, and students to better utilize the dataset to explore potential student cost savings and patterns in affordable and OER course offerings at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
Data visualizations of this data can be found at https://public.tableau.com/views/UMSLAOERSavingsOpenDataset/Dashboard1?:language=en-US&:sid=&:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_lin
A Qualitative Case Study of an Ultra-Brief Trait Emotional Intelligence Intervention for University Student Leaders
Get PDFEmotional intelligence gained interest in the early 1990s from researchers in hopes of assessing how understanding and developing emotions can help individuals be “healthy, rich, successful, loved, and happy” (Mayer et al., 2001, p. xi). Because of the expanded interest, increasing implications began occurring at the postsecondary level of education (Petrides et al., 2018). Trait emotional intelligence focuses on perceptions of oneself and others, illustrating how we regulate our emotions and recognize them in others. This qualitative study aimed to explore the impact of an ultra-brief intervention on the trait emotional intelligence development of university student leaders and how they perceived the effectiveness of the intervention. The study also looked to find how students specifically used the sociability factor in their roles as student leaders. The researchers conducted interviews followed by thematic analysis to reveal reoccurring codes, themes, and patterns that emerged from the data set. The findings suggest that students perceive the ultra-brief intervention as effective while engaging elements of the sociability factor of trait emotional intelligence