Research problems can come from a variety of  places. A topic can come up during a discussion with a colleague that  motivates you to want to learn more about it. You may have a question  for which you cannot find an answer, so you decide to conduct a research  study in hopes of finding an answer. You may identify a particular gap  in knowledge and be inclined to investigate that gap and close it with  the results of a research study.

For this  Discussion, consider how crafting a good research question is the  cornerstone for designing robust studies that yield useable data. Review  the Sessions episode on the Talia Johnson case. Locate two articles  authored by the researcher David Lisak on the topics of the undetected  rapist and predatory nature.

By Day 3

Post two potential research  questions related to the Sessions episode. Consider potential ethical or  political issues related to the feasibility of investigating the  questions. Evaluate each question in terms of how it might:

1. Contribute to development of new knowledge for social work
2. Lead to more effective practice interventions
3. Lead to social change
4. Be useful to other researchers

Finally, explain the criteria you used to  decide which sources of information should be included. Please use the  resources to support your answer.

By Day 5

Respond to a colleague whose  post has not yet been addressed by offering comments regarding the  importance of his or her research problems and related research  questions. Be sure to comment on whether the phenomenon related to the  research question is measurable. Then, offer suggestions as to how the  information might be attained. Please use the resources to support your  po

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People of Egyptian Heritage.

People of Filipino Heritage.

Read chapter 13 and 28 of the class textbook and review the attached PowerPoint presentations.  Read chapter 28 in Davis Plus Online Website.  Once done, write an essay discussing the health beliefs of both heritages and if there is any similarity in both culture beliefs.  Also, discuss how their beliefs influence the delivery of evidence-based healthcare focusing on the nursing care.  

Your assignment must have a minimum of 700 words, 3 evidence-based references no older than 5 years (excluding the class the class textbook,  You must post two replies to any of your peers sustained with the proper references. 

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Disaster in the Community

Chronic Illness

1.  Define natural and man-made disaster and mention at least one type of each one in your community. (miami)

2.  Based on the information provided in the response to the question above describe two major disasters in your community and how the concepts of community/public health were applied.

3.  Define chronic illness and mention three major chronic illnesses in your community.

4.  Discuss the financial impact of chronic illness in the community and how the cost of managing chronic illnesses can be decreased.

As stated in the syllabus the assignment must be presented in an APA format word document, Arial 12 font attached to the forum on the discussion board.  A minimum of 3 evidenced-based references must be used and 2 replies to any of your peers sustained with the appropriate references must be posted.  Only the assignment must be attached in a word document in the forum, replies do not.  References must be no older than 5 years.  A minimum of 700 words is required.  Please follow the instructions on how present a first page and the name of the assignment when you post should be Week 7 discussion questions, not my name or blackboard posting. 

Discussion Prompt #1

• This week you spent some time in the interactive simulation as Dena Gray. You were asked to make some difficult decisions and you witnessed the results of those decisions. Take some time in this discussion forum to reflect on the experience with your classmates and instructor. How realistic were the situations and decisions compared to your professional experience? Did you feel the choices Dena was asked to face were choices that you have dealt with or expect to deal with in your career? Which decisions were most difficult for you to commit to? Which were easiest? Why? What impact, if any, will this exercise have on your own personal and professional decisions? Share any additional thoughts, questions, and learning insights here as well.

Discussion Prompt #2

• Regardless of your title or actual position, you’re always a leader in some way, and your decisions and actions will have an effect on other nurses, patients, family members, and visitors. Consider this statement as you respond to at least 2 of the following: 

1. In the positive outcome, how did Dena’s extra responsibilities reward her emotionally and professionally? What might she have sacrificed?
2. What kinds of decisions led to a positive outcome? What kinds of decisions led to a negative outcome?
3. How might previous reprimands affect Dena’s willingness to speak up? How much can leadership impact positive outcomes?
4. How did Dena need to change her approach with each of the different colleagues and situations? Have you made adjustments in your approach to achieve positive results at work?
5. How does the disposition of the physician affect a nurse’s ability to speak up? What would you do if the response was not as gracious as Dr. Green’s?
6. How much of your job involves customer service? Is that stressful?
7. What creative strategies do you use in dealing with difficult situations? Can you share an example?

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Multicultural competence is still evolving within the field of human and social services as the constructs and paradigms that undergird it continue to evolve through practice and research. What started as a desire to recognize differences has moved toward the goal of understanding the complex multiple identities, or intersectionality, that an individual may exhibit (Garran & Werkmeister Rozas, 2013). The goal of this course has been to increase your awareness of the need for culturally sensitive, ethical practice within the field, and also to present strategies and sources through which you might increase your knowledge and skills in this area.

As a result of its complexity, however, multicultural competence is necessarily a career-long journey. For this Discussion, you examine the progress you have made toward multicultural competence and areas for future professional development in this area. You also consider the immense potential for multicultural competency in human and social services to impact social change initiatives.

To Prepare:

• Reflect back on the assignments you have completed during this course. Think about what you have learned and what you need to continue to work on to be successful as a human and social services profession.
• Review the article “Cultural Competence Revisited” in this week’s Learning Resources.

Post an explanation of the areas you feel you need to develop in order to become more multiculturally competent and why. Finally, include an explanation of how multicultural competency relates to and impacts social change.