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Different cultures, customs, beliefs, values and attitudes

Part I You are planning to expand your fast-food hamburger franchise internationally and have decided to open in the United Arab Emeritus, Israel, Mexico and China. Knowing that all of these countries and its people have different cultures, customs, beliefs, values and attitudes that are unique to their country and different from that of the United States, consider how this would impact your fast-food business. What are some of the considerations to keep in mind concerning how these different social and religious values and cultures have on food preparation and eating, the social behaviors to be sensitive to regarding employees and customers, the type of trainings that will be required, the work attitudes and behaviors, and any ethical standards that you may need to develop? Are the attitudes in these countries individualistic or collective?

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Part II If you were to send your top managers to these countries, what type of cultural shock should they expect? How would you help them alleviate this stress? Provide a few examples from each country.

Part III In many countries, “expeditors” can help you cut through layers of bureaucracy so that you can get your business done or done faster. Expeditors are normally paid for what they do, and they may ask you to help finance other expeditors within these countries that will help move your business request through the system faster. The methods that are being used could ultimately be unethical, illegal, or maybe not at all. How would you go about making sure the practice of an expeditor is legal? Would you approve a paid transaction requested by an expeditor if it was acceptable in the country, but unethical back in the United States? (defend your position) What business ethics are involved in your decision making process? What factors should you consider and who should you consult with and why?

Egyptian and Filipino cultural health customs influence on community health care delivery

Describe the cultural health customs of the Egyptian and Filipino cultures and how they influence the delivery community health care.

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As you can see I’m giving you one question to elaborate.  As stated in the syllabus present your assignment in an APA format on an Arial 12 font word document attached to th threat in the discussion tab of the blackboard. A minimum of 2 evidence based practice references are required and 2 replies to one of your peers sustained with the proper references are required.  A minimum of 500 words are required.

Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design Summary

Write a summary of each of the articles identified

Address the following:

Write one research summary that uses a quantitative research design.

Write one research summary that uses a qualitative research design.

Each summary should be 250-500 words and should follow the template provided in “Summarize Research Articles.”

Use APA Level Heading 2 to separate the distinct parts of the study in the Qualitative and Quantitative Research Design Summary.

This is topic two and also after that is the template, please follow closely, please provide references at least 3, APA format

 

Qualitative Research
–
 
Pneumonia care and the nursing home: a qualitative descriptive study of resident and family member perspectives

The above-mentioned article is a classified as a qualitative research study due to the following qualifying factors
;

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It gives an insight into the problem being studied through the development of a hypotheses. This is seen in the paper from the background information that clearly introduces the issue of residents in nursing homes being sent to hospitals for treatment on pneumonia issues.

The study helps to uncover trends in thought and opinions by diving deeper into the problem- In the article, several interviews (about 14) were conducted to find out the number of times in that the residents were sent to the hospitals.

Common methods include focus groups (group discussions), individual interviews- As mentioned earlier on, the study was conducted through individual interviews that were carried out on some of the patients suggested by the nurses. Only those who could remember their visits to the hospitals and what had caused it were selected.

Rationale for choosing the journal(s) in which the articles were published.

The article qualifies as the best selection for the assignment since it one that is detailed in the steps that were taken to carry out the study. The article begins all the way from the abstract section and ends with a concrete conclusion. The article goes as far as providing tables that outline the data that was collected form the study

Quantitative research
– 
A Quantitative Study on the Condom-Use Behaviors of Eighteen- to Twenty-Four-Year-Old Urban African American Males

Qualities that qualify the study as a quantitative study include;

The method generalizes results from a larger sample population. -In this case, about 364 males were chosen to represent the population that was being studied. The results that were gotten from them were then analyzed and used for the analysis.

Quantitative data collection methods are much more structured than Qualitative data collection methods-In the research done on the condom use behaviors, structured methods were used in that there were collection surveys used; they were coded with unique identifiers and that were administered to the enrolled participants. This was done based on appropriate schedules in a secured office space at one selected community centers

To add on to the selection of the sample, the data analyses methods used in the study are complex in nature to ensure that the generalizations that were made were correct.

The above article is suitable for use in
this paper
because of the intensive work that has been done. A systematic analyses of how the study was conducted has been clearly outline making it reliable.

References

Stephen K, Sherry N, Jeffrey A et al(2007) A Quantitative Study on the Condom-Use Behaviors of Eighteen- to Twenty-Four-Year-Old Urban African American Males retrieved from 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1950730/
 on 28th Sep 2017

Soo C, Mark L. & Lynne L., (2006) Pneumonia care and the nursing home: a qualitative descriptive study of resident and family member perspectives retrieved from 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1379645/
 on 28th Sep 2017

Patten, M. L., & Newhart, M. (2017). 
Understanding research methods: An overview of the essentials
. Taylor & Francis.

These article summaries will form the basis of the Critique of Research Studies Parts 1-3 assignments in Topics 4, 6, and 8.

Summarize Research Articles

Direction
s: Use the templates below when summarizing your research articles. Include a cover page, and start a new page for each article summary. Use level 1 and 2 headings when composing the summaries to separate distinct parts.

Title of Quantitative Article

(Example of text: This article was authored by Watson and James and published in the 
Journal of Nursing Research
 in 2008. This article was selected as an example of a quasi-experimental design. The model summary selected for this paper is found in the
 Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice
 textbook.
This
is a summary of a quasi-experimental study in which though there is a comparison group; subjects were not randomly assigned to groups. The research article being summarized also is an experiment that used a comparison group without randomization.)

Problem Statement

Statement of Purpose

Research Question(s)/Hypothesis

Study Methods

Key Findings

Citation

Title of Qualitative Article

(Example of text: Ramirez (2008) studied adolescent depression and the influence of significant adults on the course of the depression. The model summary utilized is found in the 
Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice
 textbook. It was selected because it is an example of a grounded theory study, as is the article selected.)

Problem Statement

Statement of Purpose

Research Question(s)

Method

Key Findings

Citation

Describe the qualitative design (or methodology) of the article you selected. Present the strengths and limitations of this type of design according to the textbook, and explain how these strengths and limitations are reflected in your study.  APA Format, 300 words, 2 references

Adoption of New Technology Systems Essay

As a nurse, you can have a great impact on the success or failure of the adoption of EHRs. It is important for nurses to understand their role as change agents and the ways they can influence others when addressing the challenges of changing to a drastically different way of doing things.

Everett Rogers, a pioneer in the field of the diffusion of innovations, identified five qualities that determine individual attitudes towards adopting new technology (2003). He theorized that individuals are concerned with:

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Relative advantage: The individual adopting the new innovation must see how it will be an improvement over the old way of doing things.

Compatibility with existing values and practices: The adopter must understand how the new innovation aligns with current practices.

Simplicity: The adopter must believe he or she can easily master the new technology; the more difficult learning the new system appears, the greater the resistance that will occur.

Trialability: The adopter should have the opportunity to “play around’ with the new technology and explore its capabilities.

Observable results: The adopter must have evidence that the proposed innovation has been successful in other situations.

 
For this Adoption of New Technology Systems Essay Assignment, you assume the role of a nurse facilitator in a small hospital in upstate New York. You have been part of a team preparing for the implementation of a new electronic health records system. Decisions as to the program that will be used have been finalized, and you are now tasked with preparing the nurses for the new system. There has been an undercurrent of resistance expressed by nurses, and you must respond to their concerns. You have a meeting scheduled with the nurses 1 week prior to the training on the new EHR system. Consider how you can use the five qualities outlined by Rogers (2003) to assist in preparing the nurses for the upcoming implementation.

To prepare

Consider how you would present the new EHR system to the nurses to win their approval.

Reflect on the five qualities outlined by Rogers. How would addressing each of those areas improve the likelihood of success?

Question:

Write a 3- to 5-page adoption of new technology systems essay paper which includes the following:

Using Rogers’ (2003) theory as a foundation, outline how you would approach the meeting with the nurses. Be specific as to the types of information or activities you could provide to address each area and include how you would respond to resistance.

Analyze the role of nurses as change agents in facilitating the adoption of new technology.

Successful Implementation of Electronic Health Information Technology

Since the inception of the HITECH Act, health organizations have faced increased pressure to update their health information technology (HIT) resources. Many believe that the increased use of electronic health records and the quick and efficient communication afforded by HIT can lead to improved quality of patient care. Yet there are significant costs associated with implementing such systems. What can organizations do to ensure that the correct system is selected and that the system will be appropriate for those required to use it? Who should be involved in those decisions?

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This week introduces the systems development life cycle and discusses how it can guide an organization through the complexities of adopting a new HIT system. In this Discussion, you are asked to consider the role of nurses in the SDLC process.

To prepare:

Think about how an organization, or one with which you are familiar, and the steps the organization goes through when purchasing and implementing a new HIT system.

Consider what a nurse could contribute to decisions made at each stage when planning for new health information technology. What might be the consequences of not involving nurses?

Reflect on your own experiences with your organization selecting and implementing new technology. As an end user, do you feel you had any input in the selection or and planning of the new HIT system?

Question:

Post 
 an analysis of the ramifications of an organization not involving nurses in each stage of the systems development life cycle when purchasing and implementing a new HIT system.

Give specific examples of potential issues at each stage and how the inclusion of nurses could help avoid such issues.

Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies

Critiquing the validity and robustness of research featured in journal articles provides a critical foundation for engaging in evidence-based practice. In previous weeks we have explored quantitative research designs. We will examine qualitative and mixed methods research designs. For this Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies Assignment, you will critique a quantitative and either a qualitative or a mixed methods research study and compare the types of information obtained in each.

To prepare:

Select a health topic of interest to you that is relevant to your current area of practice (
Psychiatric Nursing
).

Locate two articles in scholarly journals that deal with your portfolio topic: 1) Select one article that utilizes a quantitative research design and (2)
Select a second article that utilizes either a qualitative OR a mixed methods design.
These need to be single studies not systematic or integrative reviews (including meta-analysis and meta synthesis).

Locate the following documents to access the appropriate templates, which will guide your critique of each article:

1).Critique Template for a Qualitative Study

2).Critique Template for a Quantitative Study

3).Critique Template for a Mixed-Methods Study

Consider the fields in the templates as you review the information in each article. Begin to draft a paper in which you analyze the two research approaches as indicated below. Reflect on the overall value of both quantitative and qualitative research. If someone were to say to you, “Qualitative research is not real science,” how would you respond?

To complete this Assignment:

Complete the two critiques using the appropriate templates.

Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:

Contrast the types of information that you gained from examining the two different research approaches in the articles that you selected.

Describe the general advantages and disadvantages of the two research approaches featured in the articles. Use examples from the articles for support.

Formulate a response to the claim that qualitative research is not real science. Highlight the general insights that both quantitative and qualitative studies can provide to researchers. Support your response with references and other credible sources.

As you complete this Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies Assignment, remember to:

Reminder: This paper submitted should include a title page, introduction, summary, and references

Combine all three parts of this Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods Studies assignment into one Word document including both critique templates and the narrative with your references. Submit this combined document.

Indicate who your audience is for the Policy Brief: 
Are you presenting this to local or national decision makers, health professionals, journalists, the general public, or more than one of them?

Define the problem: 
Identify a health care policy or healthcare finance issue 
of interest to ARNPs
 that can be improved through a change in the policy..

What is the historical context of the issue?

What aspects of the issue remain problematic and why?

In what contexts does this issue exist? What is its scope?

State the policy:  
Identify 1–3 specific policy actions that will address the problem.

Make your case: 
Using as strong an argument as you can, with supporting evidence, describe the specific policy action(s) you suggest as the best solutions to this issue

Discuss the Impact: 
Briefly discuss the implications of taking your suggested policy action, as well as impact of inaction. Discuss pros and cons, consider unintended consequences that may occur and address limitations or potential opposing arguments

You work for a health care organization that frequently needs to share information with other providers. Your organization has a very important relationship with a diagnostics center in particular where you frequently need to share patient information such as lab results, X-rays, and other diagnostic information.

You have been asked to review your company’s protocols on sharing and receiving patient information for outside providers to ensure that your organization is in compliance with the latest standards and regulations.

Write an executive summary that examines the compliance procedures and practice guidelines that these organizations would need to establish to achieve optimum operational effectiveness while complying with federal, state, and local laws governing patient information security and records retention.

Analyze the current trends in patient data capture and information sharing among health care providers, assessing their impact on your organization’s operations.

Validity in research refers to the extent researchers can be confident that the cause and effect they identify in their research are in fact causal relationships. If there is low validity in a study, it usually means that the research design is flawed and the results will be of little or no value. Four different aspects of validity should be considered when reviewing a research design: statistical conclusion validity, internal validity, construct validity, and external validity. In this Discussion, you consider the importance of each of these aspects in judging the validity of quantitative research.

To prepare:

Read the method section of one of the following quasi-experimental studies. Identify at least one potential concern that could be raised about the study’s internal validity. (May use Google Search for studies below).

Metheny, N. A., Davis-Jackson, J., & Stewart, B. J. (2010). Effectiveness of an aspiration risk-reduction protocol. 
Nursing Research, 59
(1), 18–25.

Padula, C. A., Hughes, C., & Baumhover, L. (2009). Impact of a nurse-driven mobility protocol on functional decline in hospitalized older adults. 
Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 24
(4), 325–331.

Yuan, S., Chou, M., Hwu, L., Chang, Y., Hsu, W., & Kuo, H. (2009). An intervention program to promote health-related physical fitness in nurses.
Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18
(10), 1,404–1,411.

Consider strategies that could be used to strengthen the study’s internal validity and how this would impact the three other types of validity.

Think about the consequences of an advanced practice nurse neglecting to consider the validity of a research study when reviewing the research for potential use in developing an evidence-based practice.

Question:

Post
 the title of the study that you selected and your analysis of the potential concerns that could be raised about the study’s internal validity. Propose recommendations to strengthen the internal validity and assess the effect your changes could have with regard to the other three types of validity. Discuss the dangers of failing to consider the validity of a research study.