of Theoretical Models HCS/587 November 20, 2013 Karissa Steward Managers need to understand employees and what motivates them; this can prove to be a challenge because they are composed of a diverse group of people. Process theories of motivation can assist them in how to predict and influence behaviors. In this paper will cover three of the five process theories which are Vroom’s Expectancy Theory, Adams’ Equity Theory, and Locke’s Goal-Setting Theory. Theoretical Model: Vroom’s Expectancy
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provide effective and efficient health services; health care organizations need to develop cultural and linguistic competence (Gordon, 2013). The aim for health care organizations is to achieve cultural competence as evidenced by every patient regardless of race, ethnicity, culture or language receiving the highest-quality care (Betancourt, Green, Carrillo, & Park, 2005). Betancourt, Green, Carillo, and Ananeh-Firempong II (2003) defined a cultural competent health care organization as one that
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Risk behaviour is defined as an action that is associated with a loss, leading to negative outcomes (Van der Pligt, 1996, p. 34). Such factors as gender, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and personality can influence behaviour. Also a persons beliefs and attitudes can guide them to certain behavioural types. (Morrison & Bennett, 2009, p. 123). Usually people perceive their susceptibility risk of their behaviour on a comparison of their own risk to others, this usually equates to that perception
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Sikorskii & You, 2013, p. 34). Our rationale for choosing this topic is our desire to broaden our knowledge on the intricacies of homeopathy. It is a concept that eludes us as nursing students. As people who collectively have as final goal to provide health care to the population in general, it will be of interest to know what other forms of complementary medicines our clients are using. In addition, people who use homeopathic medicine do so while still actively seeking the services of medical practitioners
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Psychology and Health Problems James Hasty Axia College of University of Phoenix PSY 210 Introduction to Psychology Alshondrea Denton March 22, 2009 There are many health problems that can be associated to an individual’s reaction to life changes and stressors that can be experienced every day or a little at a time. This paper will summarize the multifactorial model and describe how it relates to the diagnosis of illnesses and it will explain what role psychology has played in understanding
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HEALTH SOCIETY & CARE PROVISION BY JACQUELINE WALKER HEALTH, SOCIETY & SOCIAL CARE INTRODUCTION The purpose of this essay is to write a patient case study surrounding the care of an in- patient at the local hospital where I was on placement. It should allow the reader to focus, on the appraisal of the nursing model used in practice during the patients care. The social and cultural components of care that demonstrate the authors’ knowledge, and awareness
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and they are there to assist with daily living skills, money budgeting, laundry, and communication and relationship building. The organization also helps those that have substance abuse or mental illness, those clients are then referred to a mental health and substance abuse counseling program. The need for the programs are very high and in demand, some clients may not be able to live independently, the program still maintain those clients with the care that they need and use support and care from
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state and national levels. This organization is one of the very best to belong for the practicing nurse as they are at the center of many health care issues that affect nurses directly. Nurse Leaders and Political Organizations Regulation of nursing licensure in the United States has traditionally been a state-based function in which each state regulates the health care workforce within its geographic boundaries (National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 2015). Nurses practicing within a state
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arena. Using action research methodology allows for the identification of areas of change, clarification of core and specialty skills, which in turn assist in the redefinition of nursing roles and eventually the adaption of a new nursing model. The new nursing model requires ongoing, detailed, and process driven education to establish and clarify the change objectives and new nursing roles. Quantitative and qualitative data collected from numerous sources, in conjunction with unit-based round tables
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Running head: HEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING CARE HEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING CARE Donna Pisarski Grand Canyon University Family-Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Ms. Renita Holmes September 21, 2012 Health Promotion in Nursing Care This paper will discuss health promotion and what health care changes are occurring. Through the expanding role in nursing this paper discusses what those roles will entail and the use of primary, secondary, and tertiary care when developing a patient centered
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