Anxiety is an emotional and at times a physiological response which is a common experience among patients coping with any cancer diagnosis. Anxiety can range from normal reactions to extreme dysfunction. Anxiety also has tremendous influence over a patient’s decision-making capabilities, treatment adherence, as well as their quality of life and function (Smith, Cope, Sherner, & Walker, 2014). The following articles, where choses to evaluate the validity, reliability, and applicability as to the effectiveness of certain interventions in alleviating anxiety for those afflicted with cancer.

The first article chosen Mei-Fen et al. (2015), utilized the highest level of research logistics level 1 or meta-analysis and systematic review. The purpose of this study was to perform a meta-analysis of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions for relieving anxiety and depression in people with any form of cancer. Inclusion criteria for the study involved adult participants diagnosed with cancer and receiving mindfulness-based therapeutic intervention and reported changes in anxiety and depression levels. Studies that did not evaluate anxiety or depression levels were not included. The final number of studies included totaled 7 with 888 participants: 469 intervention group and 419 control group (Mei-Fen et al., 2015). The meta-analysis results yielded statistically significant improvements in anxiety and depression levels post mindfulness-based therapy intervention compared to control. Inferred limitations to the study appeared to be lack of mindfulness-based therapeutic consistency, variation of cancers and relatively small number of studies to evaluate. However, this leaves room for future evaluation and scientific inquiry. Overall it can be concluded that this study proves there is an evidence base practicality in the adoption of mindfulness-based interventions for relieving anxiety and depression in people with any form of cancer. However, further studies should be conducted since the research limitations leave room for greater scientific augmentation.

The second article chosen by Goerling, Foerg, Sander, Schramm, & Schlag (2011) explored the influence of psycho-oncologic intervention on the psychological condition of anxiety and depression patients regarding patients with cancer. Like the previous article it to actualized the strongest level for the hierarchy rating system level1utilizing randomized controlled trials (RCTs). For this study participants were categorized according to high or low risk and then randomly placed into either a psycho-oncologic support or control group. The sample was composed of 131 participants with all types of cancer represented and by the end of the study statistical findings showed a reduction of anxiety and depression in high-risk patients who had undergone psycho-oncologic intervention (Goerling, Foerg, Sander, Schramm, & Schlag, 2011). Some of the limitations incurred throughout this study was the fact that the time frame was short of only 12 months and only 49 of the total participants completed the full study. Therefore, it can be concluded that while psycho-oncologic intervention does support anxiety and depression reduction amongst cancer patients further research on a larger scale over a longer period is needed to observe its truest beneficial effects on patient care and wellbeing.

Based on the statistical documentation both articles researched clearly implemented quantitative methodology. This is further evident by the fact that quantitative studies tend to produce knowledge about very precise topics, creating a need for multiple studies over multiple years before conclusive knowledge is yielded. The most common quantitative designs used in health care research are survey, needs assessment, experimental, quasi-experimental, methodologic, meta-analysis, and secondary analysis (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2014 p 439). Although the qualitative methodology was not applied within the context of these articles it is still a well-founded research tool. For example, qualitative research is a method of research designed for discovery rather than verification. It is used to explore little-known or ambiguous phenomena. Interviewing is the main technique used in qualitative methods to explore the meaning of certain experiences to individuals. This method is time consuming and costly and uses small samples; therefore, generalizations cannot be made from findings (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2014 p 476).

Master’s-Prepared Nurse Interview

Details:

Refer to the “Master’s Prepared Nurse Interview Guide_student” as you prepare this assignment.

Interview a nurse who is master’s-prepared in nursing and is using this education in a present position. Preferably, select someone who is in a position similar to your chosen specialty track. The purpose of the interview is for you to gain insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities. Be certain to identify specific competencies that the MSN-prepared nurse gained, and is presently using, that reflect advanced education. Organize your interview around the topics below:

1. Overview of the master’s-prepared nurse’s career

2. Reason for seeking graduate education

3. Description of present position and role

4. Usefulness of graduate education for present role

5. Pearls of wisdom he/she is willing to share

In 750-1,000 words, write the interview in a narrative format. Use the following guidelines:

1. Within the paper’s introduction, explain your interview selection.

2. Do not identify the individual by name.

3. Use centered headings to separate parts of the interview.

4. In the conclusion, identify one or more competencies from the interview that are consistent with GCU program competencies and/or AACN education essentials. In addition, provide a statement that reflects what you gained from the interview.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style

An abstract is not required.

Plagiarism is Unacceptable

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One of the most hotly debated subjects in labor relations today is that of ‘Right to Work’ laws. It’s time to do some deeper research and take a position on this controversial issue. In a narrative, do the following: 1. What is the history of ‘Right to Work’ laws? Where did they come from? Who proposed them and why? Has their purpose or effect changed since original inception? 2. Accurately summarize both sides of the ‘Right to Work’ debate. What exactly is each side arguing, and what are the defenses to the claims of their opponents? 3. Articulate your own opinion on this issue. Are ‘Right to Work’ laws ethically sound? Are they good for unions? Good for employers? Good for employees? If one or more of these stakeholders are disadvantaged, how? Do the benefits of these laws outweigh the costs? Why or why not? 4. What is your prediction for ‘Right to Work’ laws in America? Currently, the country is divided more or less 50:50 in terms of states with and without such laws. Will they become the new norm? Or will they regress and be repealed in the states that have enacted them? Defend your predictions with sound reasoning.

Submission Instructions:

This assignment should at a minimum contain 1,000 words of content (double spaced). Word count does not include headings, cover pages, references, or question text (if you choose to include it in your paper); I am looking for 1,000 words of substance. Your paper should be in APA format including a properly formatted cover page (abstracts are optional) and a reference page with at least three (3) NEW references (“new” here means references that you have not already used in previous assignments in this course). Providing additional references to your assignments demonstrates your desire to conduct additional research on the topic area, and can improve your research skills.

With all assignments, include properly formatted in-text citations within the body of your work for each of your listed references so the reader can ascertain your original thoughts or ideas as well as the portion of your work that is credited to credible sources. It is very important to identify work from other sources to ensure that proper credit is provided to researchers in the field.

use the attached file as one of your references

Define culture and explain the terms related to culture. Define and describe ethnocentrism and prejudice. Give personal examples to support your descriptions. Explain the dimension of culture that research has focused on in the past 30 years.

Week Six Lecture

This final week our focus is on culture and leadership, as well as leadership ethics. These are two very important topics in terms of understanding and working with business strategies.

Our first chapter reading this week focuses on culture and leadership. What is culture and why is it important in terms of business strategies? There are many definitions for culture. According to our textbook, “culture is defined as the learned beliefs, values, rules, norms, symbols and traditions that are common to a group of people” (Northouse, 2013, p. 384).

Another definition on culture is that Culture refers to the cumulative deposit of knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, meanings, hierarchies, religion, notions of time, roles, spatial relations, concepts of the universe, and material objects and possessions acquired by a group of people in the course of generations through individual and group striving (Texas A&M University, Culture, n.d., para. 1).

One last definition might be that “culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts (Zimmermann, 2012, para. 1). Now that there is an understanding of what culture is, why is culture so important in terms of business strategies? There is a great interview that dives into the importance of aligning culture and strategies in organizations that is recommended to read. It can be found via this link:

Aligning Organizational Culture with Business Strategy (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (http://www.towerswatson.com/en-US/Insights/Newsletters/Global/strategy-at-work/2013/viewpoints-qa-aligning-organizational-culture-with-business-strategy).

The value of connecting both the organizations strategy, which would include the values, vision and mission, with the culture is a win-win for both the organization and the employees that come together that make it happen. As we have defined above, culture is a shared connection of knowledge, beliefs, values, etc. In an organizational culture these shared beliefs create an environment in which the stakeholders work together to not only be productive but to also create a successful organization. It should be noted that “culture formed by the moment, will also change by the moment, and ultimately it will disappear in a moment” (Myatt, 2012, para 4). Culture is not formed overnight. It is developed over time and becomes second nature to the organization and the manner in which it operates.

Below is a video that illustrates cultural dimensions:

Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory Video – Lesson and Example (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (http://youtu.be/mNntW_DA0x0)

When working with the term culture, there are many elements to consider. These include ethnocentrism and prejudice. Ethnocentrism is when a group feels their culture is superior to others. Another definition would be that “ethnocentrism is the tendency to believe that one’s ethnic or cultural group is centrally important, and that all other groups are measured in relation to one’s own (Princeton University, n.d., para. 1). Prejudice according to our textbook is to have a fixed “attitude, belief or emotion” towards another based on invalid information (Northouse, 2013, p. 385).

Below is an interesting video on sociology ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.

Sociology Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativism (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (http://youtu.be/antnSXwrBnM)

Moving forward, let’s look at Chapter 16, which focuses on leadership ethics. As we look at the contents of this chapter, let’s break down the meaning behind leadership ethics. As illustrated in our textbook, ethics relate to one’s “customs, conduct or character” as they relate to ones values, morale and what is and what is not appropriate (Northouse, 2013, p. 424).

An excellent article on the topic of leadership ethics that is recommended is:

Ethical Leadership: Right Relationships and the Emotional Bottom Line (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (http://www.ethicalleadership.com/BusinessArticle.htm)

The principles of ethical leadership focus on five disciplines:

· Respect Others

· Serves Others

· Shows Justice

· Manifests Honesty

· Builds Community (Northouse, 2013, p. 431).

Below is an excellent video with Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple discussing ethical leadership.

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Ethical Leadership (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (http://youtu.be/3ygNKNaMv4c)

Forbes School of Business Faculty

References:

Boutot, R. (2011, November 10). Sociology ethnocentrism and cultural relativism (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/antnSXwrBnM

Duke University – The Fuqua School of Business. (2013, May 30). Apple CEO Tim Cook on Ethical Leadership (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/3ygNKNaMv4c

Education Portal. (2014, September 28). Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory video – Lesson and example (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file]. Retrieved http://youtu.be/mNntW_DA0x0

Myatt, M. (2012, May 29). Culture vs. strategy – What’s more important? (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Forbes. Retrieved from http://www.forbes.com/sites/mikemyatt/2012/05/29/culture-vs-strategy-whats-more-important/

Northouse, P. (2013). Leadership theory and practice (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

Princeton University (n.d.). Ethnocentrism (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Ethnocentrism.html

Texas A & M University (n.d.) Culture (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.tamu.edu/faculty/choudhury/culture.html

Zimmermann, K.A. (2015, February 19). What is culture? Definition of culture (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Life Science. Retrieved from http://www.livescience.com/21478-what-is-culture-definition-of-culture.html

Required Resource

Text

Northouse, P. (2013). Leadership theory and practice (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. ISBN: 9781452203409.

Recommended Resources

Articles

It is recommended that you read the following articles to gain a better understanding of leadership (Retrieved from the ProQuest database):

Alahmad, A. (2010, First Quarter). To be ethical or not to be: An international code of ethics for leadership. Journal of Diversity Management, 5(1), 31-35.

Allio, R. J. (2007). Allio, R. J. (2007). Bad leaders: How they get that way and what to do about them. Strategy & Leadership, 35(3), 12-17.

Ciulla, J.B. (2010, March). Being there: Why leaders should not “fiddle” while Rome burns. Presidential Studies Quarterly, 40(1) 38-56.

Dooley, R. (2003, Summer). Four cultures, one company: Achieving corporate excellence through working cultural complexity. Organization Development Journal, 21(2), p.52.

Literature Review

This chapter provides a review of literature relating to the connection between the outdoor environment in residential aged care facilities and the physical and psychological health of aged care residents. The review particularly pays attention to the impact of access to nature and outdoor areas on the overall wellbeing of individuals living in aged care facilities. Attention is also paid to the perceptions of aged care residents about the physical environment in residential aged care facilities. The review also identifies gaps in literature and suggestions for further research.

The impact of the physical environment in residential aged care facilities on the health of senior residents is a topic that has attracted increased scholarly attention in the recent past amidst growing population ageing and the increased demand for aged care. According to Bardenhagen and Rodiek (2015), access to outdoor space and nature can provide important physical and psychological benefits for aged residents by accelerating recovery from illness, reducing stress, improving sleep patterns, lowering blood pressure, enhancing vitamin D absorption, minimising fall risk, as well as increasing overall wellbeing and longevity. This arises from the long held view that the natural surrounding can positively affect one’s health and general wellbeing. Besides physical and psychological benefits, improved outdoor space can also boost resident satisfaction with aged care as well as occupancy levels (Bardenhagen and Rodiek, 2015; Nordin et al., 2015; Ausserhofer et al., 2015). The implication is that residential aged care facilities ought to be designed in a manner that promotes the physical and psychological wellbeing of aged residents.

Actually, in line with its extensive advocacy for active ageing, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided guidelines for the design of residential aged care facilities. The guidelines generally require that residential aged facilities should be designed in accordance with three fundamental principles: health, safety, and participation (Miller et al., 2014). Essentially, the facilities should promote physical wellbeing, prevent injuries, and foster socialisation and involvement in meaningful activity. This contributes to more successful aging. In fact, as put by Malderen et al. (2013), the physical environment in which older adults live is one of the major determinants of healthy aging.

Literature has documented the physical and psychological benefits associated with the outdoor environment in residential aged care facilities. In their systematic review of 17 studies (nine quantitative, seven qualitative, and one mixed methods), Whear et al. (2014) established that garden and outdoor spaces positively impacted the physical and mental wellbeing of individuals with dementia living in aged care facilities. The review particularly found that garden use was associated with reduced levels of agitation. Nonetheless, the mechanism through which gardens and outdoor spaces reduce agitation remains quite unclear. A randomised controlled study of 601 residents with dementia living in 38 residential aged care homes in Australia, however, found that positive environmental stimuli affected neither agitation nor depression (Chenoweth et al., 2014). Even so, the study found that there was an improvement in the quality of life, though not significant. A review of 14 studies conducted in the period 1994-2014 also did not find significant……………………………………