Dissertations / Theses: 'Perceived readiness for discharge'

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Selman, Jennifer M. "Improving discharge readiness in elderly patients and families." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 2001. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk3/ftp04/MQ59478.pdf.

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Zimmerman, Kathy. "Discharge Readiness for Families with a Premature Infant Living in Appalachia." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2017. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/3314.

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With increased advances in technology, the overall survival rates in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for premature infants at lower gestational ages, has also increased. Although premature infants survive at lower gestational ages, they are often discharged to home with unresolved medical issues. While the birth of a new baby for parents is a joyous occasion, they often have difficulty coping and transitioning into a parental role. Premature infants also have ongoing complications such as difficulty with feeding, developmental delays in growth, and long-term eye and respiratory complications. As a result of chronic health sequelae, premature infants require extensive utilization of hospital and community health resources. In addition, hospitals must coordinate between community resources, while preparing parents for specialized discharge teaching. Furthermore, individuals living in rural and underserved areas face unique challenges and barriers to access healthcare resources. An interpretive phenomenology study was conducted to bring insight and develop an understanding into how families perceive discharge readiness, accessing health care resources, and ability to cope at home after discharge from a Level III NICU located in Appalachia. Ten parents total were enrolled in the study and consisted of three couples, three married mothers, and two single mothers. Interviews were conducted over a period of six months and transcript analysis revealed development of major and minor themes. The studies overarching theme was Adapting to a New Family Roles, Finding Normalcy, which described parents experience of being prepared for discharge and their transition to home. Three major themes related to discharge readiness from detailed analysis included; 1) Riding out the storm, 2) Righting the ship, and 3) Safe port, finding solid ground. Subthemes that supported development of the major these were 1a) having the carpet pulled out from under me, 1b) things I lost, 1c) feel like an outsider, 1d) sink or swim, 2a) quest for knowledge, 2b) caring for me, care for my baby, 2c) customized learning, 3a) getting to know baby, 3b) becoming the expert, 3c) ongoing emotions, and 3d) adjusted parental role. Practice and research implications for discharge readiness include providing customized support for parents as they adjust to a new normal for their family, identify necessary resources, and become self-reliant once home.

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Boardley, Graeme N. "Early discharge planning : Primiparous women's perceptions of their readiness for going home." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 1998. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/1003.

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Early discharge for women after childbirth was introduced in Australia approximately ten years ago. Early discharge involves going home from hospital within three days of giving birth. Since its introduction, early discharge has been the subject of much debate. Previous research has argued the cost effectiveness and safety of early discharge, but little has been done to examine this phenomenon from the human aspect. An exploratory study of first time mothers, in an early discharge programme was undertaken to address how these women felt in relation to their readiness for going home. A purposive sample of twenty Caucasian, English speaking women were interviewed in their homes, three weeks after the birth of their baby. Data from personal interviews, telephone follow-up interviews and the researchers observational field notes were analysed using content analysis. Significant statements were extracted from data transcriptions and were clustered into appropriate themes and sub-themes. Validity and reliability was confirmed during data analysis. The study findings revealed that the 20 participants felt ready to go home from hospital on or before day three. Four key themes emerged from the data: Getting Information and Help for Going Home; Getting Information and Help after Going Home; Caring for Baby; and Own Environment. The conceptual framework developed from the current literature on early discharge was modified to incorporate the themes drawn from the data. More exploratory-descriptive research on early discharge needs to be undertaken to examine the perceptions of other groups within the community. The experiences of non-English speaking women, single mothers, and adolescents in early discharge programmes need to be explored.

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Causey-Upton, Renee. "READINESS FOR DISCHARGE AFTER TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT: EXPLORING PATIENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF DISCHARGE PREPARATION AND PROVIDERS’ DESCRIPTIONS OF PRE-OPERATIVE EDUCATION." UKnowledge, 2018. https://uknowledge.uky.edu/rehabsci_etds/47.

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Discharge readiness following total knee replacement (TKR) has often been defined using quantitative factors, such as knee range of motion or walking a specified distance. These measurements fail to include other features that could impact readiness for discharge, such as social support or patient perceptions. Most patients have positive results following TKR surgery, however others experience negative outcomes such as falls, reduced functional performance, and hospital readmission. Readiness for returning home after TKR begins with pre-operative education to prepare patients for surgery and the post-operative phase. Health care providers must have a clear understanding of patients’ perceptions of readiness to return home after surgery. It is also essential to describe the current structure of pre-operative education nationally as a mechanism for better preparing patients to return home following knee replacement. This dissertation includes three studies that explore aspects of discharge readiness following TKR including patients’ perceptions of readiness for discharge as well as the structure of pre-operative education for TKR across the United States. The first study examined patients’ experiences preparing for discharge home from the acute care setting following TKR surgery. Results indicated that patients felt prepared overall for discharge and received appropriate supports for returning home after surgery, but some felt unprepared for certain aspects of recovery such as the amount of pain experienced in the post-operative phase. The second study surveyed health care providers who participated in pre-operative education before TKR to identify the current structure of education programs in the United States. This pilot study revealed that pre-operative education teams were commonly interprofessional with education being typically provided in a group format in a single session lasting between 1 and 1.5 hours. Verbal and written instruction were common delivery methods to provide education. The final dissertation study used mixed-methods to explore the current structure of pre-operative education for TKR in the United States with a large, national sample. Orthopedic nurses completed an online survey to describe their pre-operative education program. The majority of participants provided pre-operative education as part of interprofessional teams in either a group format or a format that included both group and individual education. Verbal instruction was the most common educational delivery method followed by written instruction. Most pre-operative education classes lasted between 1 and 1.5 hours, were delivered in a single session, and included a variety of topics. Ten orthopedic nurses were then interviewed and interview transcripts were analyzed qualitatively for common themes among participants. Participants expressed that pre-operative education was a significant component impacting patient outcomes following surgery. Interprofessional pre-operative education was valued by participants, but pragmatic factors were identified as barriers to the inclusion of other disciplines within these programs. Education programs were constantly evolving based on current evidence-based practice and changes to orthopedic protocols. Descriptions of pre-operative programs nationally combined with providers’ perceptions provides a strong basis for determining best practice to support better post-operative patient outcomes. This dissertation research culminated in recommendations for best practice as well as the creation of a model, the ICF-I-EDUCATE, which combines the International Classification of Health, Functioning and Disability (ICF), interprofessional practice, and the EDUCATE model for providing patient and family education. Research is needed to examine the ICF-I-EDUCATE model in clinical practice for patients with planned TKR.

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Folligah, Jean-Pierre K. "Determining Perceived Barriers Affecting Physicians' Readiness to Disclose Major Medical Errors." Thesis, Walden University, 2018. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10811358.

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Medical errors have been detrimental in the field of medicine. They have impacted both patients and doctors. While physicians recognized that error disclosure was an ethical and professional obligation, most remained silent when mistakes happened for different reasons. Guided by the theory of planned behavior and Kant's deontological theory, the purpose of this quantitative study was to investigate the perceived barriers affecting physicians' willingness to report major medical errors. An association was tested between the independent variables physician fear of disclosure of errors, organizational culture toward patient safety, physician apology, professional ethics and transparency, physician education, and the dependent variable physician willingness to disclose major medical errors. Using a cross-sectional method, 122 doctors out of 483 surveyed, completed the online and paper-based survey. Multiple linear regression and descriptive statistics models were used to analyze and summarize the data. The results showed there was a statistically significant relationship between the independent variables organizational culture toward patient safety, physician apology, professional ethics and transparency, and physician education and the dependent variable physician willingness to disclose major medical errors. There was no relationship between the independent variable fear of disclosure of errors and the dependent variable. The findings added to the knowledge base regarding barriers to physicians' medical errors disclosure. The results and recommendations could provide positive social change by helping hospitals raising doctors' awareness regarding major medical errors disclosure.

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Escobar, Marta Elena. "English learner professional development strategies: Administrators' perceived perception in readiness for implementation." Scholarly Commons, 2010. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/107.

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The purpose of this study was to analyze the perceptions of public elementary school principals in Kern County who have participated in the SB 472 ELPD Institute and their preparedness as instructional leaders for teachers teaching English learner students. And to identify what resources, support, and/or professional development opportunities elementary school principals feel that they need as instructional leaders to support teachers teaching English learner students the skills to gain academic English language proficiency and content knowledge. Through the use of a survey instrument and interviews key findings were identified and discussions of the findings in relation to current research literature are noted. Suggestions for future research and recommendations for educators working with the English learner student population are included in this dissertation.

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Edwards, Samantha Jade. "The perceived ‘classroom readiness’ and support of Western Australian primary graduate teachers." Thesis, Edith Cowan University, Research Online, Perth, Western Australia, 2020. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/2314.

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Graduate teachers are expected to be ‘classroom ready’ upon graduation, yet research suggests they are not. The difficulties faced by graduate teachers in their first years of teaching often result in low self-efficacy and attrition, which in turn can affect the achievement of their students. Since its establishment in 2010, the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) have implemented a competency framework for both teachers and Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers, aimed at improving not only all teacher quality in Australia, but the quality of ITE, graduating teachers and the support structures provided to them. This research project investigated how six primary graduate Department of Education of Western Australia (DoEWA) teachers perceived their ‘classroom readiness’, in light of these reforms. A qualitative methodology based in phenomenology was employed, as the study sought to describe the experiences of these graduate teachers with regard to the formal and informal support offered to them, including mechanisms such as the Graduate Teacher Modules and In-Class Coaching. Interviews were undertaken with the six teachers upon commencement of their second year of teaching. The findings revealed that graduate teachers did not perceive themselves to be ‘classroom ready’ upon ITE completion, however they did not expect to be, nor did it make them wish to quit the profession. Further, the Graduate Teacher Modules were perceived as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to graduate teacher professional learning, as opposed to targeting specific needs relating to the graduate teachers and their varied professional contexts. While the In-Class Coaching Program provided a small element of support to participants, overall it increased their workload and stress. This finding indicates the need for a review into the delivery of the In-Class Coaching Program. Ultimately, unofficial mentoring from colleagues was identified as offering the greatest form of support for the participants, suggesting the need to re-think the way schools and DoEWA offer support to graduate teachers.

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Sardar, Kashif, and Salman Shamim. "Electronic banking & e-readiness adoption by Commercial Banks in Pakistan." Thesis, Linnaeus University, School of Computer Science, Physics and Mathematics, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:lnu:diva-5989.

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This study firstly examines the current literature concerning the electronic banking problems during implementation of electronic problems in Pakistan and causes that hinders this process. To investigate in the real-time scenario we have taken the case study of Muslim Commercial Bank Limited in Pakistan in order to understand “why” and “how” the electronic banking could not be implemented successfully.

The data was collected via interviews, surveys and bank website. Both qualitative and quantitative research approach has been used to investigate and have proper understanding of current e-banking issues. We have sent questionnaire to bank employees and interviews were conducted by the bank mangers. The response of interviews and surveys shows that there are certain issues that hinder the use of e-banking in Pakistan. In-spite of the fact that internet banking has been started in Pakistan, people are still using the old manual system to do the banking transaction, popularity of cash system, waiting in long queues for hours and lacking of proper computer education and trust etc are the major problems that are hurdles in electronic banking. On the other side there are a lot of reasons that the banks did not concentrate on internet banking and cash flow is still popular in banks and internet banking was used by the banks for the limited services.

Last years a lot of changes has been done and a greater understanding have been developed and now banks are offering various online banking services but banks are facing the problem of customer awareness regarding security and privacy of using Internet banking services as still customers are reluctant to use the online banking services so they prefer to come to banks and deposit the money by hand. So we have investigated these hindrance in our research and also we put some light on what are the advantages in using electronic banking and the how the customers are getting benefit by using e-banking in Pakistan.

We have developed our own model based upon the prior research. The results were presented in detail based upon the interview and questionnaire and later on we have given recommendations so that e-banking concept can be implemented in Pakistan and suggestions which can be very helpful for the future research

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Wallaert, Kristopher Kyle. "College Readiness as Perceived by First-Year Community College Students Taking Remedial Courses." ScholarWorks, 2018. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/5284.

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Roughly 60% of first-year community college students attending a community college in Idaho need to take remedial courses. Such a high percentage of first-year community college students in remedial courses indicates that students are not being properly prepared for collegiate studies. The purpose of this study was to understand college readiness through the perception of first-year community college students who were taking remedial courses. The framework for this study builds on Conley's multidimensional model of college readiness. Data from 10 semi structured interviews conducted with community college students taking remedial courses provided information about the opinions and ideas about college readiness, in addition to evaluations regarding what was missing in their K-12 education to prepare them for collegiate studies. Through open-ended data coding, interrelated themes were analyzed, and the interpreted meaning was shared through a qualitative narrative. The findings from this study suggest that college readiness is more than academic knowledge and understanding. The K-12 education system shall help students to focus on specific skills such as time management and note taking and to seek out their passions and goals. The findings also suggest that the K-12 education system within the United States needs to be restructured to incorporate a system that encourages and supports student success through more individualized learning that places focus on student passions. When students are given the opportunity to seek after their passions, they gain more interest and motivation to learn and build a strong sense of self-efficacy.

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Almborg, Ann-Helene. "Perceived Participation in Discharge Planning and Health Related Quality of Life after Stroke." Doctoral thesis, Hälsohögskolan, Högskolan i Jönköping, HHJ, Institutet för gerontologi, 2008. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hj:diva-1223.

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The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate the patients’ and their relatives’ perceived participation in discharge planning after stroke and the patients’ health-related quality of life, depressive symptoms, performance of personal daily activities and social activities in connection with discharge. Another aim was to evaluate the psychometric assumptions of the SF-36 for Swedish stroke patients. Prospective, descriptive and cross-sectional designs were used to study all patients with stroke admitted to the stroke unit at a hospital in southern Sweden from October 1, 2003 to November 30, 2005 each with one close relative. The total sample consisted of 188 patients (mean age=74.0 years) and 152 relatives (mean age=60.1 years). Data were collected during interviews, 2-3 weeks after discharge. The results showed that less depressive symptoms, more outdoor activities and performance of interests are important variables that related to higher HRQoL. SF-36 functions well as a measure of health related quality of life in Swedish stroke patients, but the two summary scales have shortcomings. Compared to a Swedish normal population, scores on all scales/components of the SF-36 were lower among stroke patients especially in the middle-aged group. Most of the patients perceived that they received information, but fewer perceived participation in the planning of medical treatment and needs of care/service/rehabilitation and goal setting. The relatives perceived that they need more information and they perceived low participation in goal setting and needs assessment. The professionals seem to lack effective practices for involving patients and their relatives to perceive participation in discharge planning. It is essential to develop and to implement methods for discharge planning, including sharing information, needs assessment with goal setting that facilitate patients’ and relatives’ perceived participation. The results suggest that ICF can be used in goal setting and needs assessment in discharge planning after acute stroke.

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Kitinoja, Lisa A. "Effects of perceived involvement of stakeholders on administrators' readiness for utilization of program evaluation results /." The Ohio State University, 1989. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487675687171851.

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Guilabert, Margarita B. "Attitudes toward consumer-customized high-tech products the role of perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, technology readiness, and customer customization sensitivity /." unrestricted, 2004. http://etd.gsu.edu/theses/available/etd-03032005-123203/.

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Thesis (Ph. D.)--Georgia State University, 2004.
Naveen Donthu, committee chair; Kenneth L. Bernhardt, Bruce K. Pilling, Detmar W. Straub Jr., committee members. Electronic text (127 p. : ill.) : digital, PDF file. Description based on contents viewed August 3, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 116-127).

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Guilabert, Margarita B. "Attitudes Toward Consumer-Customized High-Tech Products: The Role of Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Technology Readiness, and Customer Customization Sensitivity." Digital Archive @ GSU, 2005. http://digitalarchive.gsu.edu/marketing_diss/1.

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Theoretical research on mass customization of consumer products/services has emphasized the importance of consumers embracing customized products as a prerequisite for this strategy to be successful. It seems obvious that if final consumers are not interested in customization there is no need to pursue customization strategies. Although an important body of literature on mass customization has recently emerged, there is a need to know more about customization from the consumer’s point of view. In that sense, this research examines consumers’ attitudes toward customized products/services in the context of high technology. Focusing on high-tech products that can be customized by consumers, this study proposed an empirical model combining the Technology Acceptance Model (Davis, 1986) with other critical variables (technology readiness, perceived customization, and customer customization sensitivity) that would help to understand consumers’ attitudes toward these types of products. To evaluate the model an experiment-based research design with a single-factor between subjects study was utilized. Based on the context of high-technology products, several scenarios of cellular phones were developed and tested. Participants were then asked about their perceptions of the cellular phones as well as measures of technology readiness, attitudes toward using the product, and intention to use the product. Utilizing linear regression, the hypothesized model was largely validated. As expected, the more positive the attitude toward using the product, the greater the intention to use the product. The study also showed that consumers need to believe that the product would be easy to use and useful in order for them to develop an interest in using it. In addition, results indicated that a product’s customization capabilities seem to have an impact on the perception of how easy to use that product is. At the same time, if a product is perceived as being very customizable it would also be perceived as very useful. Results did not support the hypothesized relationship of customer customization sensitivity and perceived usefulness and perceived customization and new alternative relationships were explored in the study. Finally, the analysis also confirmed the role of technology readiness as a moderator between perceived ease of use and perceived customization.

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Rogers, Megan Ann. "Individual Personality and Emotional Readiness Characteristics Associated with Marriage Preparation Outcomes of Perceived Helpfulness and Change." BYU ScholarsArchive, 2015. https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/5574.

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Little is known about the role that personality and emotional readiness factors may play in participation and outcomes of premarital education programs in varying formats. Data collected via the RELATionship Evaluation Questionnaire (RELATE: Busby et al., 2001) was used to analyze how personality and emotional readiness factors affect perceived change and helpfulness in self-directed and workshop formats of premarital education for 384 individuals who participated in such interventions. Depression was significantly and negatively related to participant perception of positive change and helpfulness in a workshop setting. Kindness was positively and significantly related to perceived positive change in both workshop and self-directed formats, and income was negatively and significantly related to perceived positive change in workshop settings. Anxiety was significantly and positively related to perceived helpfulness in workshop settings. Implications of these findings are discussed. More research is needed to compare these results to other formats of premarital interventions, such as classes and counseling formats, and to more diverse population samples.

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Lamanna, Jacqueline. "Early and Intermediate Hospital-to-Home Transition Outcomes of Older Adults Diagnosed with Diabetes." Doctoral diss., University of Central Florida, 2013. http://digital.library.ucf.edu/cdm/ref/collection/ETD/id/5802.

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Over 5 million older adults with diabetes are hospitalized each year. Though typically not the index condition that leads to hospitalization, diabetes control often decompensates during the course of an admission and necessitates changes in home self-management plans. The specific transitional care needs of older adults with diabetes have been largely unstudied. Transition theory provided the guiding framework for this research and proposes that each transition is a complex process created by the continuous interaction of personal, community, and societal-level conditions that facilitate or inhibit the health of a transition. Hospitalization has been described as a series of three successive, interrelated transitions. The aims of this study were to determine whether personal and community transition conditions impacted the early and intermediate post-discharge outcomes in a sample of older adults with diabetes. A simultaneous quantitative/qualitative mixed method design was used to identify factors that impacted the home recovery transition experiences in a sample of 96 older adults with a mean age of 75 years. A supplementary content analysis of free-response data gathered during administration of the Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty Scale (PDCDS) clarified difficulties encountered by elders and caregivers during in the first 30 days following discharge. Four overarching themes emerged: “the daily stuff is difficult”; “engineering care at home is difficult”; “life is stressful” and “difficulty managing complex health problems”. Difficulties managing a complex medication regimen, regulating blood glucose, and managing a non-diabetes chronic health problem such as hypertension and chronic lung disease were subthemes that emerged during qualitative data analyses. These subthemes were transposed into discrete nominal level variables and served as additional indicators of post-discharge coping difficulty in the descriptive correlational core component of the research project. Participants in this study who experienced an event of recidivism had lower pre-discharge assessments of readiness on the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) (t = 2.274, df = 48, p =.028). Higher PDCDS scores were observed in patients who experienced an event of recidivism within 30 days of discharge (t = -3.363, df=24.7, p = .003) and also in respondents who described difficulties with managing medications, controlling diabetes, and managing a chronic illness. Binary logistic regression was used to identify factors that may predict recidivism risk. No condition-specific predictor variables were identified. A statistically significant three-variable model (X2 = 26.737, df = 3, p < .001) revealed that PDCDS scores at 7 days (Wald X2 =3.671, df = 1, p =.050), PDCDS scores at 30 days (Wald X2 = 6.723, df = 1, p =.010), and difficulty managing a chronic health condition (Wald X2 = 8.200, df = 1, p =.004) were predictive of an event of recidivism within 30 days of discharge. Difficulty managing a chronic health problem other than diabetes was particularly predictive of recidivism. The nurse's skill in delivering discharge education was a factor in limiting early post-discharge difficulties. Elders with residual information needs on the day of discharge as measured by scores the Quality of Discharge Teaching Scale (QDTS) reported a lower readiness for discharge (r = -.314, p = .003) and experienced greater difficulties with early post-discharge coping (r =. 288, p = .023). Greater satisfaction with the post-discharge transition was noted in participants with higher QDTS scores (r = .444, p <.001). Outcomes of the hospital-to-home transition experience were impacted by a variety of personal, hospital, and community factors. Findings of this study suggest that there is a need to better understand the sequential nature of the home recovery transition and the fluid needs of older adults during this high-risk phase of care. The environments in which older adults receive post-discharge care are complex and need to be thoroughly considered when planning the post-discharge transition. Metrics of institutional performance of transitional care practices need to extend beyond events to recidivism and include evaluations of post-discharge coping and transition satisfaction. The nurse as the primary provider of discharge education has the potential to significantly promote positive transition outcomes for older adults and their family care providers.
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Revell, Elizabeth R. "Readiness to change in alcohol-related illness : the role of perceived control, causal attributions and illness beliefs." Thesis, University of Leicester, 1999. http://hdl.handle.net/2381/31278.

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This research thesis is based on an exploratory study that investigated the influence of health- and drinking-related factors on motivation to change drinking behaviour in alcohol-related illness. Key factors relevant to behavioural intentions to change were drawn together from health and substance-dependency literature. The aim was to demonstrate links between causal, control and efficacy beliefs and readiness to change. Specific hypotheses were proposed for relationships between causal attributions, perceived control, abstinence self-efficacy, health value, alcohol dependency and stage of change. The study involved 33 male and female participants diagnosed with an alcohol-related illness. The sample included hospital in-patients and those seeking help from community agencies. Participants completed a semi-structured interview and six questionnaire measures, administered by the researcher. Relationships between variables were examined using bivariate analyses. The relative power of variables as predictors of readiness to change were examined using regression analysis. Significant differences were found between those classified as 'ready to change' and those 'not ready to change' in terms of alcohol dependency and abstinence self-efficacy. Perceived dependency was a significant and strong predictor of readiness to change. Behavioural self-blame, perceived control, and health-value were not significantly related to readiness to change. No significant relationships were found between perceived control and either self-efficacy or behavioural self-blame. However, significant relationships were found between alcohol dependency and both abstinence self-efficacy and perceived control over illness. The intensity, timing and type of intervention should be responsive to the motivational stage of the individual. The clinician needs to assess clients' beliefs about the nature of their drinking problem. Problem drinkers need knowledge about how to regulate their behaviour and firm belief in their personal efficacy to take effective action and personal control over outcomes.

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Munoz, Jr Donaciano. "The Perceived Relationship Among Personnel Readiness, Job Performance and Work Demands A Case for Physical Ability Testing." Thesis, Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/17425.

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The military screening process entails meeting general physical and cognitive standards and then primarily matching candidates with a specialization based on cognitive test scores. Little consideration is given to the physical abilities required to perform tasks in that specialization. An online survey was used to explore the perceived relationship among personnel readiness, job performance and work demands for Boatswains Mates (BM) and Damage Controlmen (DC). This study explored four research questions to evaluate physical ability testing. Descriptive statistics showed that the participants had a wide range of experience levels. The results from the logistic model indicated no factors were significant of evaluation trait averages. The chi-square tests showed a difference in level of physical demands in three different modes of operations for both BMs and DCs. Both groups support the use of a physical ability testing in the selection process for job placement. Efforts to develop a physical ability test for use in the selection process, a physical remediation program for those who do not meet the standards, as well as a maintenance program to verify personnel still meet physical abilities are recommendations that should be considered for future research.

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Hurst, Jason Brett. "An assessment of the workplace readiness skills desired by industries and perceived by college personnel in Alabama." Diss., Mississippi State : Mississippi State University, 2008. http://library.msstate.edu/etd/show.asp?etd=etd-06232008-150055.

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Nkewu, Zingcwengile. "Impact of psychological wellbeing and perceived combat readiness on willingness to deploy in the SANDF : an exploratory study." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/86413.

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Thesis (MComm)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is deploying locally, regionally and internationally for peacekeeping operations and tasks other than peacekeeping. It is imperative that it succeed in these missions in order for the country, region and the world to develop. However, in order for the SANDF to realize success those responsible for the task of peacekeeping have to be combat ready, and particularly perceive themselves to be combat ready, they have to measure high on psychological wellbeing and should have no psychosocial and/or psychological problems such as depression, anxiety and social dysfunction, but must have a high level of willingness to deploy. SANDF deployment in Africa is voluntary and depends on those members who are willing to deploy to extract Africa out of the mire of squalor and poverty and conflict. It is only when there is peace that development and proper governance can be achieved, hence the need to use the SANDF as a foreign policy tool to bring about peace in Africa. The aim of the study was to explore the impact of psychological wellbeing (PWB) general health (GH) and perceived combat readiness (PCR) on willingness to deploy (WD) in the SANDF. A non-experimental, exploratory study was employed this study. Participants were drawn from the Army (n=465) from the rank of private to colonel. Participants completed valid reliable instruments measuring PWB; PCR; GH; and WD. PWB was measured in terms of self-acceptance, positive relations with others, autonomy, purpose in life, environmental mastery, and personal growth. PCR was measured in terms of family support, confidence (in all its dimensions), morale, and cohesion and unit discipline. GH was measured in terms of somatic symptoms, anxiety/insomnia, social dysfunction and depression. WD was measured by using 12 questions with a sample question such as: “In the event of an invasion by an enemy force into the RSA, to what extent will you be willing to go into combat?” Correlation analysis was done to determine the relationship between the independent variables and the dependent variable. Multiple regression analysis was done to determine which of the independent variables contributed most to WD of members of the SANDF The results revealed a significant positive relationship between PWB (and its dimensions, except self-acceptance and positive relations with others) and WD, and PCR (and its dimensions, except unit disciple) and WD. GH was annulled for its potential not to explain any variance in the model because almost all participants scored zero on all subscales. The multiple regression analysis was in line with correlation results showing that total PCR (strongest predictor) made a significant contribution in explaining and predicting WD. PWB made a contribution in explaining and predicting WD, but not as strong as PCR. The PCR dimensions that individually contribute significantly in explaining and predicting WD are self-confidence, horizontal cohesion and confidence in the leader. The conclusion that is drawn from this study is that total PCR and total PWB contribute to willingness to deploy.

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Steenkamp, Ilze. "Perceived readiness of occupational health nursing students to practice occupational health nursing according to South African Nursing Council competencies." University of the Western Cape, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5661.

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Occupational health nursing (OHN) as a specialist area has become increasingly popular in South Africa for registered nurses. With developing legislation in South Africa regarding occupational health in the workplace, there is a growing need for occupational health nursing practitioners to be adequately prepared to practice according to the competencies set out by the South African Nursing Council on completion of their study programme. No significant research studies have been done on the perceived readiness of occupational health nursing practitioners to practice occupational health nursing in South Africa. The aim of the study was to explore the perceived readiness of the 2015 graduating OHN students to practice OHN. The study used a qualitative research approach, using an exploratory descriptive design. Purposive sampling was used to select participants who were enrolled in the occupational health nursing programme during their final year of study at a specific university in South Africa. Data were collected by means of in-depth interviews from participants and were analysed using thematic content analysis. Five major themes were identified: Perceived confidence to practice OHN; Readiness for the unique field of OHN; Readiness for professional and self development; Readiness for a leadership role in occupational health management; and Perceived readiness for a research role in OHN and future implications.The researcher concluded, on the basis of the findings, that occupational health nurse practitioners are generally ready to practice as competent and independent OHN professionals.

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Lundberg, Emil. "How to compete effectively with self-service technologies : The impact of technology readiness and the technology acceptance model on self-scanning." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Företagsekonomiska institutionen, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-324751.

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Problem: Due to the promises of retailer benefits, self-service technologies (SSTs) are becoming a common sight in the Swedish grocery retail setting. The mere installation of SSTs is yet not enough to make the consumer adopt them. Purpose: By asking, “how is the consumer’s attitude towards technology affecting his/her acceptance of the grocery retail self-scanning system”, the purpose of this thesis is to explore the effect of the technology readiness theory on the technology acceptance model. Thus, practically investigate how and why some consumers accept, whereas other consumers reject SSTs. Theory: The direct mediating effect of four consumer-specific technology adoption predictors: optimism, innovativeness, insecurity and discomfort, are investigated in relation to two system-specific technology adoption predictors: perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Throughout the theoretical framework, and in combination with SST literature, eight hypotheses are constructed. Method: A positivist research approach with a deductive reasoning is adopted. To answer the hypotheses, a quantitative method implemented through a survey strategy is chosen. Statistical testing of the 192 collected answers follows the quantitative data gathering. Conclusion: The results show that multiple consumer-specific characteristics have a direct mediating effect on perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Thus, the consumer’s attitude towards technology plays a significant role in the consumer’s propensity to accept SSTs, such as the grocery retail self- scanning system. This implies that retailers aiming at developing efficient and competitive self-service strategies should pro-actively consider the “techno-ready” consumer attributes. In particular: optimism and discomfort.

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Kibler, Erin M. "Caregivers’ Perceived Function of Stroke Support Groups in the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Area." University of Cincinnati / OhioLINK, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1277141012.

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Holehouse, Rosanna. "Implementing smoking cessation interventions in community mental health settings : exploring nurses' readiness to change, perceived barriers and overall perceptions using a mixed methods design." Thesis, University of British Columbia, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/2429/31865.

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Tobacco use is deeply entrenched in the culture of psychiatry. Historically, nurses condoned smoking and at times even encouraged it. Despite the vast research examining smoking cessation interventions for the general public, little is known about the barriers health care professionals face while working in community mental health settings and their 'readiness' to change in regards to implementing smoking cessation interventions into their practice. This study is part of a growing body of research examining tobacco in the context of mental illness. A mixed methods research design was utilized for this project. The first phase of the study consisted of the analysis of a self-report questionnaire completed by 282 health care providers working within the community mental health field in the Greater Vancouver area. The Transtheoretical Model: Stages of Change Method was applied to this largely untapped source of health providers to determine their 'readiness' to a) talk to clients about their smoking habits, and b) provide smoking cessation support to their clients. The second phase consisted of a focused ethnographic design in which semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 13 community mental health nurses. This first Canadian investigation of community mental health nurses' 'readiness' to implement smoking cessation interventions into their practice revealed that the majority of nurses were in the preparation stage for both a) talking to clients about their smoking and b) providing smoking cessation support to their clients. Barriers to providing smoking cessation included lack of knowledge, time and appropriate resources. The ethnographic profile of the sociocultural and organizational context of community mental health nursing revealed the structure of the nursing subculture within the mental health teams (Brokers, Conductors, and Connectors) and highlighted the impact of these roles on nurses' readiness to change. Findings from both phases of the study were synthesized and results indicate a need for 1) the development of smoking cessation interventions specifically tailored to community mental health nurses' roles, 2) the incorporation of smoking cessation intervention education into the community mental health workplace, and 3) placing equal emphasis on the role and value of mental health nursing in undergraduate nursing programs.
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Pimenta, Ana Raquel Andrade. "Determinantes da continuidade de uso : o caso de uma app bancária." Master's thesis, Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.5/19006.

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Mestrado em Gestão e Estratégia Industrial
O mundo digital é uma constante nos dias de hoje, o número de aplicações que são utilizadas diariamente é cada vez maior e entre essas aplicações, estão as aplicações bancárias. Ter a aplicação do banco no telemóvel é cada vez mais comum, o que leva a que as transferências possam ser feitas em segundos, obter simulações de créditos em minutos e muito mais. O presente trabalho, tem como objetivo testar o modelo conceptual proposto, sendo que o mesmo pretende explicar o efeito de um conjunto de antecedentes na continuidade de uso de aplicações bancárias. Para testar o modelo conceptual proposto, foram utilizadas 175 respostas, obtidas a partir de um questionário aplicado face-to-face a clientes de uma instituição bancária em 3 sucursais. Os resultados do estudo mostram que a qualidade percebida, a confiança, a utilidade percebida, a facilidade de uso e a satisfação têm um impacto positivo e significativo na continuidade de uso da App. A satisfação do cliente com a App tem também um impacto positivo e significativo na continuidade de uso da mesma. Foi feita ainda uma análise em termos das dimensões que mais afetam a satisfação dos clientes. Esta análise permitiu concluir que a "facilidade de uso" e a "confiança" são as que têm maior impacto na satisfação. Por sua vez, a "qualidade percebida" e a "utilidade percebida" são as que manifestaram ter um menor impacto.
The digital world is a constant nowadays, the number of applications that are used daily is increasing and among these applications are the banking applications. Having the bank application on the mobile phone is increasingly common, which means that transfers can be made in seconds, get simulations of credits in minutes and much more. This paper aims to test the proposed conceptual model, which aims to explain the effect of a set of antecedents on the continuity of use of banking applications. To test the proposed conceptual model, 175 responses were used, obtained from a questionnaire applied face-to-face to clients of a banking institution in 3 branches. The results of the study show that perceived quality, confidence, perceived utility, ease of use and satisfaction have a positive and significant impact on the continuity of use of the App. Customer satisfaction with the App also has a positive and significant impact on the continuity of its use. An analysis was also made in terms of the dimensions that most affect customer satisfaction. This analysis allowed us to conclude that "ease of use" and "confidence" are the ones that have the greatest impact on satisfaction. On the other hand, "perceived quality" and "perceived utility" are the ones that showed the least impact.
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Bank, Jakob. "Integrating online and offline worlds through mobile technology in physical stores : A quantitative study investigating the impact of technology readiness on the technology acceptance model for mobile technologies in physical retail." Thesis, KTH, Industriell Marknadsföring och Entreprenörskap, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-231446.

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Customers uses both offline and online channels before the final purchase, retailers that are operating and selling their products both online and offline can benefit from aligning the experiences on their channels by using an omni-channel strategy. The smartphone is becoming a natural part of our day-to-day life and keeping us connected, also when visiting abrick and mortar retailers. Mobile technology therefore possesses the opportunity to integrate in-store experience with the online world for creating value for customers. But many retailers are struggling in their integration efforts towards an omni-channel strategy due toall the possible technologies to invest. Therefore, the purpose of this thesis was to investigate the acceptance of mobile technologies in a brick and mortar retail setting, the chosen technologies are beacons and augmented reality.This research investigated the mediating effect of the four technology readiness dimensions:optimism, innovativeness, discomfort and insecurity, on the constructs of the technology acceptance model: perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. The research was carried out with a positivist research philosophy, inductive approach and lastly with an explanatory research design including a quantitative method. The data was collected through a survey, which got answered by 224 participants. The data was further statistically analyzed. The result showed that several of the dimensions of technology readiness had a significant effect on the constructs of technology acceptance model, especially the dimension: optimism. Thus, retailers that wants to introduce mobile technology into their stores should put emphasis on customizing their offerings towards the customers’ different level of technology readiness, especially optimism.

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Arneguy, Elodie. "L’influence de la justice sur le readiness for change : mieux comprendre les modalités de son influence." Thesis, Pau, 2020. http://www.theses.fr/2020PAUU2085.

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Pour les organisations, réussir à implémenter des changements en interne est crucial, afin qu’elles puissent s’adapter à un environnement économique et technologique en mouvement constant. Trop souvent, cependant, les initiatives de changement échouent du fait des réactions des employés vis-à-vis de ces changements. Il a été démontré que la perception des employés à se sentir prêts au changement, à savoir « le readiness for change », est décisif pour la réussite des changements. Le readiness for change est considéré comme une avancée majeure dans la littérature sur le changement organisationnel. Des premiers résultats empiriques ont récemment démontré que les perceptions de justice favorisent le readiness for change. Bien qu’il ait été attesté de manière constante que les perceptions de justice sont un facteur important d’un grand nombre d’attitudes et de comportements positifs au travail, très peu d’attention a été portée à l’influence de la justice sur le readiness for change. Cette thèse est dédiée à l’examen de la relation entre justice et readiness for change. Plus précisément, elle a pour objectif de confirmer l’impact de la justice sur le readiness for change et d’explorer les caractéristiques de la relation entre ces deux concepts clés en abordant trois questions fondamentales : (1) comment la justice influence-t-elle le readiness for change ? (2) qui, au moyen d’un traitement juste, influence le readiness for change ? (3) quand la justice impacte-t-elle le readiness for change ? En se basant sur la réalisation de trois études empiriques, cette thèse apporte des réponses à ces questions. De plus, elle traite des implications théoriques, notamment l’application de la fairness heuristic theory dans des contextes de changements, et des implications managériales, en soulignant des modalités concrètes pour accroître les chances de changements réussis dans les organisations
Preliminary empirical findings have recently demonstrated that justice perceptions foster readiness for change. Although research has steadily evidenced that justice perceptions are a substantial factor of a wide range of positive attitudes and behaviors at work, very little attention has been given to the influence of justice on readiness for change. This dissertation is dedicated to the examination of the relationship between justice and readiness for change. More precisely, it aims at confirming the impact of justice on readiness for change and exploring the characteristics of the relationship between these two key concepts, by addressing three fundamental questions: (1) how does justice influence readiness for change? (2) who, by means of fair treatment, influence readiness for change? (3) when does justice affect readiness for change? Based on three empirical studies, the present dissertation provides answers to these questions. Furthermore, it discusses theoretical implications, including the application of the fairness heuristic theory in change settings, and managerial implications, by outlining concrete means to enhance the chance of successful changes in organizations

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Hansen, Aslak Balle, and Federico Sampognaro. "What patients want to learn after an AMI. Self-perceived learning needs of patients following an acute myocardial infarction – a literature review." Thesis, Malmö universitet, Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS), 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-25754.

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Att överleva en hjärtinfarkt är en livsomvälvande händelse. Det leder ofta till ångest, stress och i vissa fall depression. Att få rätt information i de inledande stadierna efter behandlingen är avgörande. Dock är det så att på grund av snabba behandlingstider är patienternas utbildningstid före utskrivning ofta för kort. För att ge adekvat utbildning måste patientens självupplevda lärandebehov vara kända för utbildaren. Syftet med denna studie är att utforska de självupplevda inlärningsbehoven hos patienter som har genomgått behandling för en akut hjärtinfarkt under sin sjukhusvistelse. Metoden för denna studie är en litteraturstudie av kvantitativa studier där systematiska sökningar har utförts och relevanta studier har kvalitetsgranskats och analyserats. Resultaten är baserade på tio studier med olika inlärningsbehovsskalor. De högsta rankade inlärningsbehovskategorierna var "sårvård", "information om medicinering" samt "komplikationer och symtom” Den lägst rankade kategorin var "fysisk aktivitet". Betydande skillnader hittades i denna kategori i flera studier, vilket visade sig bland unga och yrkesverksamma patienter som rankade denna kategori högre.Generellt sett rankades alla inlärningsbehov högt, vilket gjorde skillnaden mellan de enskilda kategorierna mindre betydande. Skalorna var svåra att jämföra och mycket information om innehållet i kategorierna saknades. Slutsatsen är att sjuksköterskor ska fokusera på övergående praktiska och överlevnadsrelaterade utbildningsämnen i de inledande stadierna efter behandlingen, men att mer forskning, särskilt av, kvalitativ karaktär behövs.
Surviving a myocardial infarction is a lifechanging event. It often causes anxiety, stress and in some cases depression. Receiving the right information in the initial stages after treatment is crucial, but due to fast treatment times the time for patient education before discharge is often short. To provide the right education the patient’s self-perceived learning needs to be assessed. The aim of this study is to explore the self-perceived learning needs of patients, who have undergone treatment for an AMI, during their hospital stay. The method is a literature review of quantitative studies in which systematic searches were performed and relevant studies were assessed for quality and analyzed. The results are based on ten studies employing different learning needs assessment scales. The top ranked learning needs categories were ‘wound care’, ‘medication information’ and ‘complications and symptoms’. The lowest ranked category was ‘physical activity’, but significant differences were found I regards to this category in several studies, which showed that it was ranked higher amongst young and employed patients. Generally, all learning needs were ranked highly, which made the disparity between the individual categories less substantial. The different scales were difficult to compare and a lot of information regarding the contents of the categories were lacking. The conclusion is that nurses should focus on imminent practical and survival related education topics in the initial stages after treatment, but that more research is needed especially of a qualitative nature.

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Truong, Dothang. "A STUDY OF BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS ELECTRONIC MARKETPLACE USAGE FROM THE BUYER PERSPECTIVE." See Full Text at OhioLINK ETD Center (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing), 2004. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=toledo1090001366.

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Thesis (D.M.E.)--University of Toledo.
Typescript. "A dissertation [submitted] as partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Manufacturing Management and Engineering." Bibliography: leaves 177-191.

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af, Ugglas Carl, and Raqiq Hyder. "To SST, or not to SST, that is the question : En studie om self-service technology inom hotellbranschen." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Företagsekonomiska institutionen, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-412991.

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Purpose: This study examines how hotels manage digitization within the industry. Specifically it seeks to examine how managers view decisions and strategies for implementing SST in relation to hotel guest’s acceptance. Design/methodology/approach: This study has assumed a mixed methods methodology. The method has been carried out through an abductive approach between theoretical and empirical material. The study is based on a combined research design of qualitative and quantitative nature and is grounded on the empirical evidence that consists of three semi-structured interviews and surveys. The qualitative part leads to analysis according to the theoretical structure and is then combined with statistical analysis of the survey responses. Findings: This study confirms a few elements of previous literature: implementations require considerable investments and costs; SST on offer in the hotel industry are found lacking; guests prefer technologies they have experience with; and managers have a wait-and-see attitude to SST. The study also shows that people used to technology are proportionately big and have a positive attitude towards SST. Further, the study presents new theoretical insights: high-end hotels are expected to offer technology; SST is perceived to reduce hotels security; attitude towards SST does not differ between genders; and SST is perceived to affect aesthetics.
Syfte: Denna studie undersöker hur hotell hanterar digitalisering av branschen. Mer specifikt undersöker denna studie hur managers betraktar beslut och strategier för implementering av SST i relation till hotellgästers acceptans. Design/metod/tillvägagångssätt: Denna studie har utgått från metodkombination. Metoden behandlas genom ett abduktivt tillvägagångssätt mellan det teoretiska och empiriska materialet. Studien baseras på en kombinerad forskningsdesign av kvalitativ och kvantitativ natur som består av tre semistrukturerade intervjuer samt efterföljande enkät. Den kvalitativa delen utmynnar i en analys enligt den teoretiska strukturen och kombineras sedan med statistiska analyser av enkätsvaren. Bidrag: Ett antal faktorer som resultatet påvisar bekräftar tidigare forskning: implementationer innebär höga kostnader och investeringar; utbudet av SST inom hotellbranschen är dåligt; gäster föredrar de tekniker de är vana vid; samt att managers har en vänta-och-se attityd till SST. Samtidigt visar studien på att andelen teknologivana människor är stor och att dessa är positivt inställda till SST. Studien bidrar även med nya teoretiska insikter såsom: att premiumhotell förväntas kombinera high-touch med high-tech; att SST upplevs minska hotellens upplevda säkerhet; att inställning till SST inte skiljer sig mellan kön; samt att viss SST upplevs påverka estetiken.

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Radif, Mustafa. "A learning management system adoption framework for higher education : the case of Iraq." Thesis, Cranfield University, 2016. http://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/11191.

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This study focuses on the implementation of Learning Management System (LMS) in the higher education sector in Iraq. Its aim is to develop a policy adoption framework for LMS implementation by scientifically investigating LMS adoption using a model that combines the principles of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Technology-Organisation-Environment (TOE) framework. The research methodology comprises of seven stages that adopts the interpretive paradigm and a mixed-methods research design. A case study design is used to investigate LMS integration in the University of Al-Qadisiyah. A TAM-TOE questionnaire is developed for the academic staff of the University of Al-Qadisiyah, in which the perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of LMS are analysed in the case organisation. The technological, organisational, and environmental aspects of LMS implementation are also examined. The survey received valid responses from 283 academic staff. In-depth semi-structured interviews of 8 academics, administrative staff and IT personnel contributed to the qualitative data. The survey respondents are selected using stratified sampling whilst purposive sampling is used to select the interview participants. The questionnaire data was analysed using correlation analysis, whilst thematic analysis is used for the interview data. The study identifies the barriers to LMS implementation as: Lack of or limited teachers’ training, lack of commitment to constructivist pedagogy, lack of experience to use the new technology, lack of technical support, and lack of appropriate educational software. These results feed into the policy framework design. The contribution to research knowledge includes the creation of a new adoption model derived from TAM and TOE to examine the LMS implementation barriers in a war recovering economy like Iraq. This approach the integration of academic users’ acceptance with macro-level factors like government support. The results lease to the development of the LMS policy framework to guide policy makers to prioritise their limited LMS investments. The novelty of the work is the bringing together the considerations of the individual users and the socio-economic context.

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Hameed, Imran. "Differential effects of status evaluations on employees' organizational identification (OID) and the subsequent effect of OID on organization and individuals." Thesis, Aix-Marseille, 2012. http://www.theses.fr/2012AIXM1071.

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La recherche empirique examine les effets différentiels de deux évaluations de statut, c'est-à-dire le prestige externe perçu (comparaison inter-groupes) et le respect interne perçu (comparaison intra-groupes) sur l'identification organisationnelle (IO). Les différences sont expliquées par la culture sociétale et la durée de l'ancienneté des employés dans l'organisation. Notre recherche explore et teste l'importance de l'IO dans le développement des aptitudes des employés au changement étant donné que l'aptitude au changement est une attitude coopérative discrétionnaire. Ensuite, nous examinons le rôle modérateur des croyances des employés relatives au changement sur cette relation. Ainsi l'effet de l'IO sur le comportement extra-rôle des employés et le bien-être psychologique des employés est également exploré. Au total nous avons reçu 360 questionnaires remplis à partir des organisations publiques en Recherche & Développement et les organisations privées du secteur bancaire et de télécommunications. Les résultats des analyses ont confirmé toutes les relations testées à l'exception de l'effet modérateur des croyances relatives au changement sur la relation entre l'IO et l'aptitude au changement. Les résultats montrent que les individus socialisés dans le contexte collectiviste accordent plus d'importance au soi publique par rapport au soi privé. Ensuite nous avons trouvé que l'effet des évaluations de statut sur le développement de l'IO augmente pendant les dix premières années du service dans l'organisation, et cet effet positif diminue après dix ans d'ancienneté
This empirical research investigates the differential effects of two status evaluations i.e., perceived external prestige (inter-group comparison) and perceived internal respect (intra-group comparison) on organizational identification (OID). The differences are argued on the basis of societal culture and the length of tenure of employees in the organization. The importance of OID in the development of employee's readiness for change is explored and tested considering readiness for change as a discretionary cooperative attitude. Further, the moderating role of employees' change beliefs is also explored on this relationship. Whereas effect of OID on extra-role behavior of employees and the positive effect of OID on employee's psychological well-being is also explored. A total of 360 filled questionnaires were received from public sector research & development organizations, and private sector banking & telecom organizations. The results of the analyses supported all the hypothesized relationships except the moderating effect of change beliefs on the relationship between OID and readiness for change. The results exhibited that individualized socialized in collectivist context put greater emphasis on public-self as compared to private-self. It was further uncovered that the effect of status evaluations on development of OID is increasing till first ten years of service with the organization, while this positive effect is weakened after 10 years of service. This is the first study which has tried to explore the potential effects of organizational tenure and societal culture on identification process

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Chi, Mei-Tzu, and 紀媚慈. "Application of transition theory to Perceived Readiness and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty of patient with Hepatocellular Carcinoma." Thesis, 2012. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/92801708464739454396.

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This research was to explore the application of transition theory to Perceived Readiness and Post-Discharge Coping Difficulty of patient with Hepatocellular Carcinoma.The purpose of this study were to:(1)explore the demographic characteristics of HCC patients, hospital stay and discharge readiness of the correlation factor; (2) investigate the liver cancer patient demographic characteristics, hospital factors and adaptation after discharge; (3) analysis of liver cancerpatients discharged from hospital ready to adapt to the circumstances of the degree and after discharge; (4) explore predictors of liver cancer patient discharge readiness; (5) explore the predictors of adaptation in HCC patients after discharge. Cross-sectional descriptive, correlational research design, and a structured questionnaire to collect data. Surgical ward were enrolled in a regional teaching hospital of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, purposive sampling, select at least 20-year-old, were diagnosed with liver cancer patients, a total of 140 people. In this study, abnormal distribution of data presentation adopted in inferential statistics, nonparametric analysis: Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskall Waiiis two''s single-factor rating analysis of variance, Spearman rank analysis, andStepwise multiple regression analysis to test the impact of discharge readiness, an important factor in adaptation after discharge. The results showed that: Readiness and discharged from hospital discharge to adapt to the significantly negative correlation; (1)discharged predictors of readiness for the planned admission, whether the hospitalization, education level, occupation or not, accounted for 25.7% of the total variance; discharged (2)predictors of adjustment after discharge readiness marital status and planned admissions, which explained 35.3% of total variance. Use the transition theoretical model of hepatoma patients discharged from hospital readiness and adapt to the situation after discharge can actually prove the relevance of this theoretical framework, and from this theory and the combination of better assessment of individual patients and demand, provide clinicalmore empirical care guidance.

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Tsai, Chia Wei, and 蔡家瑋. "The Influence of Perceived Benefits, Perceived Risks, and Technology Readiness on Cross-channel Behavior." Thesis, 2013. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/11282528428694717255.

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行銷管理研究所
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In multi-channel environment, consumers can search information of products in one channel and buy it from others. The most important issue of cross-channel behavior is the relationship between online channel and mortar-and-brick. Online channel and mortar-and-brick have their own weakness and strength. These incur complementary effect to each other, and cause the cross-channel behavior. If consumers who have cross-channel behavior search information of products in one retailer and buy it from the other, we called them as cross-channel freerider. Multi-channel retailer can’t gain profit from them. Furthermore, technology readiness which refers to people’s propensity to embrace and use new technologies for accomplish goals in home life and at work have positive effect to the intention of online shopping, we suppose that technology readiness may affect cross-channel behavior. We use logistic regression to measure how perceived benefits, perceived risk, and technology readiness affect cross-channel behavior. The results show that perceived benefits would affect positively those who search information of products in mortar-and-brick and buy it from online channel and perceived risks affect negatively. In addition, perceived benefits also affect negatively those who search information of products in online channel but buy it from mortal-and-brick; moreover, perceived benefits affect positively those who search information of products online and buy it from different offline retailer. Last, technology readiness didn’t significant affect cross-channel behavior.

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Huang, Amei, and 黃阿美. "The Exploration Of The Discharge Readiness, Satisfaction Of Discharge Planning Service And The Related Factors Among Cerebrovascular Disease Patients." Thesis, 2012. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/63882514642866026361.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the discharge readiness (RD), satisfaction of discharge planning service (SDPS) and their related factors among cerebrovascular disease (CVD). Methods:Using a cross-sectional and correlational study design, 111 CVD patients were recruited from a medical center in southern Taiwan. Data was collected from 01 March, 2012 to 30 May, 2012 with structured questionnaires, including discharge readiness scale, satisfaction of sischarge planning service, personal attributes and medical related characteristics. Results: The results indicated that there were 91.0% and 94.6% patients reported being ready to go home before and 14 days after discharge. We found significant difference between patients age, gender, job, marital status, number of children, economic status, smoking history, stay after discharge, length of hospital stay, limbs paralysis, complications, discharge status, such as Glasgow coma scale, NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scal), mRS (Modified Rankin Scale), Barthel Index, Karnofsky, number of insert tube, readmission to emergency with three day, readmission within 14 day after discharge, and transfer to rehabilitation unit and discharge readiness. These variables also were the predictors of the subscales of RD, and account for 71%, 52%, 76% and 52% variance, respectively. Number of comobility, number of insert tube, and transfer to rehabilitation unit were significant difference with SDPS, and were the predictors of subscales of SDPS, and account for 10%, 4%, and 4% variance, respectively. Conclusions: A better understanding of the discharge readiness and SDPS and its related factors can improve health professionals’ discharge planning appraisal efforts, enabling them to provide better quality discharge care, and, ultimately, increase the quality of life for stroke patients.

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Lin, Chun-Jung, and 林君蓉. "The Relationship between Health Literacy and Discharge Readiness among Caregivers of Stroke Patients." Thesis, 2019. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/84jcc8.

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護理學研究所
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Background and Purpose: The independence of a stroke survivor is strongly affected by his/her physical and mental disability. As a result, the role of caregiver is significant in terms of assisting post-stroke recovery. Caregivers with low health literacy will have an impact on patients’ recovery and quality of life. There is no existing research regarding the relationship between health literacy and discharge readiness among caregivers of stroke patients. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to explore the correlation of health literacy and readiness for hospital discharge among caregivers of stroke patients. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The participants were caregivers of stroke patients in neurosurgery, neurology and rehabilitation ward in a medical center in Taipei. Participants were asked to fill out two structural questionnaires which included Stroke-Related Health Literacy Scale and Readiness of Hospital Discharge Scale for Caregivers of Stroke Patients. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS mac version 25.0. Results: From May 2018 to September 2018, one hundred caregivers of stroke patients were included in this study. It was found that: (1) The mean score of caregivers’ health literacy was 9.73. There were significant differences between different caregivers’ educational level (the group of university and above is higher than the group of junior high school and below), different job occupation (the group of medical related is higher than the group of non-medical related), and perceived different satisfaction of discharge planning (the group of scored 8-10 is higher than the group of scored ≤7). Higher mean score of caregivers’ health literacy were also observed in stroke patients with lower Charlson comorbidity index (the group of CCI=1is higher than the group of CCI ≥1). (2) The mean score of readiness for hospital discharge is 2.58. There were significant differences between different caregivers’ financial status (the group of without financial difficulties is higher than the group of financial difficulties) and different satisfaction of discharge planning (the group of scored 8-10 is higher than the group of scored ≤7). Higher mean scores of caregivers’ readiness for hospital discharge were also observed in stroke patients with lower Charlson comorbidity index (the group of CCI=1 is higher than the group of CCI ≥1). (3) There was a significant positive correlation between caregiver’s health literacy and their readiness for hospital discharge. (4) Regression analysis showed that caregivers’ health literacy and perceived satisfaction of hospital discharge planning affected their readiness for hospital discharge. The total variance was explained 37.2%. Conclusions and Suggestions: The study identified that caregiver’s health literacy and their readiness for hospital discharge were significantly positively correlated. It is suggested to assess caregivers’ health literacy and readiness for hospitaldischarge in the future discharge planning. Furthermore, providing health education materials with proper readability for caregivers with low health literacy will improve their understandings to medical related information. Future discharge planning could focus on stroke patients with Charlson comorbidity index ≥1, to explore their problems, and provide suitable resources and supports in order to help them transfer smoothly from hospital to home.

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Shih, Tsung-Ying, and 石琮瑛. "A study on the effect of caregiver and nurse's perception of patient's discharge readiness on post discharge medical resource consumption." Thesis, 2018. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/ejh5je.

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碩士
國立陽明大學
臨床暨社區護理研究所
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The purpose of the study was to validate patients’ primary caregivers and nurses through an assessment of their perception in relation to the patients’ discharge readiness and their association with post-discharge medical consumption. Descriptive research, prospective longitudinal study design This study was performed in a ward of a medical center in Taipei, Taiwan. The study was performed from June, 2017, to May, 2018. Originally, a total of 31 pairs of caregivers and nurses met the study-inclusion criteria. However, during the study, one pair was invalidated due to a loss of contact with the caregiver. Thus, there were 30 nurse and caregiver pairs included in the study results. The Readiness of Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS), completed by the patients’ primary caregivers and nurses on the day of patients’ discharge provided one type of data. Meanwhile, the characteristics of the patients, caregivers and their nurses, as well as data on nursing education level and discharge transition support, were also collected on the day of the patients’ discharge through questionnaires. The data of readmission and emergency department visits were collected using questionnaires through home visits or telephone contact on the seventh day, fourteen day, and thirtieth day after the patients’ discharge. In this study, the data were analyzed through an Independent t test and one-way ANOVA to examine whether the caregivers’ and nurses’ RHDS scores differed in terms of the health situation of patients, and the patients themselves, or varied due to the characteristics of the caregivers and nurses, or even due to the hospitalization process. Moreover, the applied situation of nursing education and discharge transition support for the patients might affect the RHDS scores as well. Pearson’s correlation was used to detect the correlations of every variable. A step-wise multiple regression approach was used to examine the association of patient’s health situation, patient, caregiver and nurse’s characteristic, hospital characteristic, and the applied situation of nursing education and discharge transition support and the RHDS score of caregivers and nurses to 30-day readmission and emergency department visits. This study showed that there was a significant positive correlation (r=.44, p<.05) between the RHDS score of caregivers and that of nurses, and there was a significant negative correlation between the 30-day readmission of patients and the RHDS cores of caregivers (r=-.57, p<.01). Additionally, the RHDS score of caregivers had significant associations with patients’ 30-day readmissions (t value=-3.799, p =.001). Nurse perspective of patient’s RHDS score was negatively correlated with patient’s 30-day readmission, but not significantly, and was not a predictor of patients’ 30-day readmission. Neither caregivers’ nor nurses’ RHDS scores were predictors of the patients’ 30-day emergency department visits. The perception of caregivers of hospital discharge readiness can significantly predict patients’ 30-day readmission. The higher the RHDS score a caregiver is, the lower the patients’ 30-day readmission will be. Although the RHDS score of nurses was not a predictor of patients’ 30-day readmission, the Pearson’s correlation results showed a measurable, though statistically insignificant, negative correlation between nurses’ RHDS scores and patients’ 30-day readmission. According to the results of this study, it is suggested that caregivers’ and nurses’ RHDS scores should routinely be used clinically to detect the readiness of patients’ and caregivers’ discharge. Finally, the results can supply nurse direction of intervention to elevate patients’ and caregivers’ discharge readiness, and ultimately decrease medical system usage.

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Twose, Richelle Marguerite. "Motivation and readiness to change in anorexia nervosa and premature discharge from inpatient treatment." 2005. http://link.library.utoronto.ca/eir/EIRdetail.cfm?Resources__ID=362556&T=F.

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Yang, Chang-Mou, and 楊長謀. "The Impact of Perceived Readiness to Citizen’s Acceptance of E-Government Services." Thesis, 2007. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/47487400341090854967.

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碩士
國立高雄第一科技大學
資訊管理所
95
Taiwan launched its E-government program in 1996, and took a great step to serve its citizen electronically in the past ten years. In the surveys of the state of e-government in 198 nations published by Brown University, Taiwan was ranked first in 2002, 2004 and 2005, and took the second place in 2006. However, it seemed that the citizens of Taiwan did not usually use their E-government services very often, since the usage rate revealed in Brown University’s report was about 36.7% in 2006. Therefore, to explore and study the factors of affecting Taiwanese’ willingness in using the E-government service is the major concern in the study. A research model incorporated two important theories (TAM and DOI) with the addition of perceived readiness is proposed to analyze the users’ willingness of adopting the electronic personal income tax-filling system by Taiwan government, an example of e-government services. Based on the empirical survey of 359 taxpayers’ responses, up to 68 percent of the variance in behavioral intention to use the e-taxation for the income tax returns can be explained by the proposed research model. The important determinants of taxpayers’ acceptance of E-tax are perceived readiness, attitude, and perceived usefulness. In addition, the perceived readiness is one of the major important factors to predict taxpayers’ acceptance of E-tax. Further, the five innovation characteristics have significant influence on perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use and perceived readiness. Finally, the academic and practical implications of these findings are discussed.

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Nxumalo, Mpucuko. "Evaluation of readiness for discharge from the block 4 operating theatres post anaesthetic care unit." Thesis, 2015. https://hdl.handle.net/10539/29702.

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A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree, Masters of Medicine in Anaesthesia
BACKGROUND: The first of the three phases of recovery from anaesthesia following surgery is critical and is associated with a lot of documented complications. The creation of Postanaesthetic Care Units (PACU) has helped introduce a structured environment for the management of the recovery phase following anaesthesia by providing continuous monitoring and assessment of patients’ clinical parameters until they are ready for discharge back to their respective wards. While the SASA practice guidelines (1) mandate that the patients are the responsibility of their anaesthesiologist until they are discharged from recovery, the decision to discharge the patients is often entrusted to the PACU nurses. Structured objective criteria for the assessment of readiness for discharge should therefore be used in the form of a score to effect a safe and timeous discharge of patients from the PACU. The Modified PAR score, recommended by the SASA practice guidelines is objective, reproducible and applicable to most post-anaesthesia situations. OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the study were to describe the Modified PAR (Post Anaesthesia Recovery) scores of patients on admission to the PACU, describe the Modified PAR scores of the patients deemed ready for discharge by the nurses, and describe the Modified PAR scores of the patients determined by the researcher at the time of discharge. Also, to describe the time to discharge for patients who are ready for discharge according to the Modified PAR score, and to correlate the scores recorded by the researcher and those by the nurses when patients were deemed ready for discharge. METHOD: A prospective, descriptive, contextual study design was used. Eighty adult patients presenting for elective and emergency surgery in Block 4(i.e. the main theatres at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital) theatres who met the inclusion criteria were invited to take part in the study. The Modified PAR score was used by the researcher to assess patients deemed ready for discharge by the PACU nurses. The patients’ last clinical indices recorded by the nurses were used to derive the discharge score. Thereafter, the researcher reassessed the patients’ readiness for discharge by re-evaluating their clinical indices and deriving a discharge score. The patients were deemed not ready for return to the ward when their discharge scores were < 9 and deemed ready when the scores were ≥ 9. Those patients deemed not ready for discharge by the researcher were kept in the PACU until they had met the criteria for discharge. RESULTS: Thirty two (40%) patients were admitted to the PACU with scores of ≥ 9. Eleven (13.75%) patients deemed ready for discharge by the nurses were not ready according to their Modified PAR scores of < 9. Sixty nine (86.25%) patients had Modified PAR scores ≥ 9, meeting the criteria for discharge. The researcher’s reassessment of the patients yielded similar results to those derived from the PACU nurses’ assessments. Patients admitted to the PACU with scores ≥ 9 spent a mean time to discharge of 21.56 minutes (SD=11.16 minutes) and the time range was 5-45 minutes indicating a prolonged length of stay after readiness for discharge. A strong correlation was determined between the Modified PAR scores derived from the indices as recorded by the nurses and those by the researcher which was statistically significant(r=0.7243, p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The use of Modified PAR score should be formally implemented when discharging patients from the PACU. This will ensure that the patients are discharged safely and timeously.
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Sherburne, Barbara Holmes. "Discharge readiness and post-discharge problems among elderly and non-elderly medical clients a report submitted ... for the degree of Master of Science ... /." 1991. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/68795348.html.

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Chen, Ying-Yun, and 陳櫻云. "Perceived Needs for Nurses and Caregivers of Patients with Tracheostomy after discharge." Thesis, 2005. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/79020584731878450495.

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亞洲大學
長期照護研究所
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Introduction: It is stressful for caregivers to learn knowledge, technique and practicing the supplemental equipment for taking care of patients with tracheostomy and excute full day care for those patients at home.The needs for health care of the tracheostomy patients after discharge will be assessed by nurse primarily. The caregivers of the tracheostomy patients should be teached about knowledge, technique and supplied with resources for taking care of the out-hospital tracheostomy patients to meet the needs of care and escalate the quality of tracheostomy patients care. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the needs for caregiver taking care of the tracheostomy patients after discharge, concerned by caregivers and nurses and the variation of the needs perceived by the caregivers and the nurses. And then to evaluate the related factors to the difference of needs between the caregivers and the nurses. Method: The material of the study is the caregivers and the nurses for health care of the tracheostomy patients at a southern regional teaching hospital. There is a total of 97 patients involving in this study. Two types of structure-questionnaire were used.The first one is questionnaired for the caregivers taking care of the tracheostomy patients who discharge from hospital, the other questionnaired is for the nurses who care the same tracheostomy patients. SPSS 12.0 software was used to analyzed our data by the way of descriptive analysis and chi-square test. Result: The proportion of need about knowledge for caregivers taking care of the tracheostomy patients is 72.2%; and the proportion of need about knowledge for managing the change of patient’s condition is 72.2%, and both exhibit hightest proportion of needs. The proportion of need of knowledge about prevention of the infection disease is 32%, and demonstrate the lowest proportion for the caregivers. The proportion of need of understanding the society resource is 89.7%, exhibit the hightest proportion of needs for the nurses,and the need of knowledge for prevention of the infection disease has the lowest proportion (33%) for the nurses who take care of the tracheostomy patients.About the major differences of perceived needs between the tracheostomy patient’s caregivers and the nurses, the need of knowledge of health care of the tracheostomy patients has the lowest difference proportion (25.8%),and the differences of perceived need on the technique of taking care of the unable self-care tracheostomy patients has the highest difference proportion (47.4%).Many factors can affect the differences of perceived needs between the caregivers and the nurses. The relationship of spouse-caregiver and caregiver’s education level under juvenile high school exhibit the highest difference proportion (53.8%~88.9%).About nurses clinical working year more than 10~15 years, married status,and clinical nursing ladder of N & N1 exhibit the highest differences proportion (35.6% ~84.8%). Conclusion: Perceiving the needs of caregivers of patients with tracheostomy after discharge ,and teaching caregivers about the necessary instruction may be beneficial to caregivers who take care of the tracheostomy patients. The option of this study is designed to estimate the differences of perceived needs of the caregivers and nurses of patients with tracheostomy. The study demonstrate some informations for clinical care and improvement of quality of health care of tracheostomy patients.

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Smith, Christine M. "Patient perception of discharge readiness in a selected Australian hospital a research report submitted in partial fulfillment ... /." 1986. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/68788008.html.

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Chien, Chia-Ling, and 錢佳玲. "Examining the Relationships among Perceived Voice Climate, Voice Behavior, Individual Change Readiness and Work Attitudes." Thesis, 2015. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/j9qqm9.

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淡江大學
企業管理學系碩士在職專班
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Despite growing body of research on employee voice behavior, the impacts of voice behavior on individual change readiness have received little attention. There is sparse research in examining the effects of perceived voice climate on individual change readiness and voice behavior during the organizational change. In addition, the empirical studies of the relations between individual change readiness and work attitudes are still limited. The influence of perceived voice climate on work attitudes is sparsely examined during the change. This purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between perceived voice climate and individual change readiness while voice behavior plays a mediating role. . Furthermore, we also investigate the effects of perceived voice climate and change readiness on work attitudes respectively. Data were collected from 210 employees within 26 work units of the public institution undergoing significant organizational change. Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to test these hypotheses. Empirical results showed that voice behavior is positively related to individual change readiness. The results also found that voice behavior partially mediated the relationship between perceived voice climate and individual change readiness. Further, empirical findings suggested that perceived voice climate and individual change readiness were significantly associated with work attitudes. Implications of the study are discussed, together with limitations and recommendations for future research.

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Hsu, Shu-hui, and 徐淑惠. "Exploring the Effects of Technology Readiness on Perceived Service Quality, Perceived Risk, Relationship Quality and Continuance Intention for the Self-Travel Service Websites." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/93593396827202551569.

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大同大學
事業經營學系(所)
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For recent years, follow with the continuously climbing population of traveling, individual traveling market has become around 60% of total amount of domestic and overseas traveling population ( Tourism Bureau, M.O.T.C, 2008 ). To deal with the growth of individual traveling market, self-traveling service websites have become more and more important. Therefore, this thesis research is to study how should the self-traveling service website provide individualized service to satisfy customers’ travel demand in accordance with their use habit and the acceptance for up-to-date technology, enhance self-traveling service website’s quality to keep the willingness of customers to continually use self-traveling service website as well as developing potential customers; and then enhance the enterprise’s competitiveness. This research is based on the customers who have the experience of using self-traveling services. We first developed the hypothesis and the questionnaire through literature review and then perform the survey using the questionnaire. Finally, we use the SPSS as the tool to do the reliability and validity analysis, factor analysis, correlation analysis and regression analysis to validate the hypothesis found. The results of this thesis research indicate that: 1.The customer's technology readiness positively influences the perceived service quality. 2.The customer's perceived service quality positively influences the relationship quality. 3.The customer's relationship quality positively influences the intention of continuous usage.

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Wei, Maggie, and 魏碧緯. "Human Technology? An Exploration of the Relationship between Consumer Technology Readiness Index and Customer Perceived Value." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/72407613196196758688.

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國立彰化師範大學
行銷與流通管理研究所
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Technology advances with time and infuses into service process rapidly. It changes traditional nature of service encounter of low-tech, high-tech. However, technology-based services are usually nonexistent new phenomenon previously, and are often highly innovative. As a result, customers feel frustrated in dealing with them. Furthermore, customer perceived values is a critical antecedent variable to decide the customer loyalty. Many related researches focus on the trading-off between price and value of tangible product or service quality offering by personnel. Therefore, this research would like to explore the relationship between consumer technology readiness and customer perceived value, also investigate different technology readiness segments whether differ in the customer perceived value. The study uses the passengers of Taiwan High Speed Rail as the sample. The valid questionnaires are 548. After the analysis of Structural Equation Modeling, the result revealed: (1)consumer’ technology readiness has significantly positive influence on customer perceived value; (2) Optimism and Insecurity have the most impact to the technology readiness; (3)In-use and security value are effected by technology readiness the most; (4)Different technology readiness segments differ in customer perceived value.

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Chiu, Yun-Ju, and 邱韻如. "The Research of Consumers’ Innovation Characteristics,Technology Readiness and Perceived Risk In Using The Smart Card." Thesis, 2006. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/18590403318376041742.

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中國文化大學
國際企業管理研究所
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Consumers demand for more sophisticated payment tools such as smart cards, are growing rapidly and are changing people’s daily life nowadays. Smart cards integrate a microchip on a plastic payment card, enabling the card to perform multiple functions whilst enhancing security. This study empirically examines the relationship between consumers’ innova-tion characteristics, technology readiness, perceived risk and the intention to use chip card. At a high level, there are some key conclusions from this research: • There are strong positive relationship between consumers’ perceived usefulness, at-titude and behavioral intention on use smart cards. There is a similar result on the compatibility but an opposite outcome on the perceived ease of use. • Payment should be combined with personal information, because consumers would like to consolidate information on their cards and enhance the functionality, in sup-port of multi-application. • The degree of consumers’ optimism significant affects the attitude and the behav-ioral intention on use smart cards. • The research shows that convenience and security are key to any successful smart card offering.

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CHEN, WAN-YUN, and 陳宛昀. "A Study for Adoption and Recommendation Intention of Mobile Payment Services: Integrating Adoption Readiness and Perceived Risk." Thesis, 2017. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/07625767773537716973.

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碩士
逢甲大學
企業管理學系
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Mobile payment is an emerging and important application of mobile commerce. The adoption and use of mobile payment services are important for both service providers and consumers. This study integrates adoption readiness (perceived transaction speed, perceived transaction convenience, facilitating conditions, social influence), perceived risk (psychological risk, financial risk, performance risk, privacy risk) and environmental factors (incentives and government support) investigate these determinants of behaviorial and recommend intention of mobile payment services across the pre-adoption and post-adoption stages. An integrated research model is developed and empirically tested by using structural equation modeling. A total of 457 valid responses were collected, with 257 potential adopters and 200 current users of mobile payment services in Taiwan. Our ﬁndings show that adoption readiness, perceived risk, incentives and government support have significant effect behaviorial and recommend intention for current users; among adoption readiness factors, perceived transaction convenience is the most signiﬁcant factor, while performance risk is found to be the most signiﬁcant factor among perceived risk factors. Finding 2, for potential adopters, adoption readiness, perceived risk, incentives and government support have significant on effect behaviorial intention; among adoption readiness factors, perceived transaction convenience is the most signiﬁcant factor, while financial risk is found to be the most signiﬁcant factor among perceived risk factors. Finding 3, for potential adopters, adoption readiness and perceived risk have strong impact on behavioral intention; while for current users, incentives and government support have strong impact on behavioral intention.

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Averhart, Victoria G. "Patients' and nurses' perceptions of factors related to discharge readiness a report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements ... Master of Science (Medical-Surgical Nursing) ... /." 1993. http://catalog.hathitrust.org/api/volumes/oclc/68797216.html.

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Ho, Ting-hsien, and 何亭賢. "A study of employees'' readiness for organizational change, positive psychological capital, perceived organizational support and organizational change resistance." Thesis, 2009. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/6unvmp.

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國立中山大學
人力資源管理研究所
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The purpose of the study is to explore the relationship between employees’ perceived organizational support, positive psychological capital, readiness for organizational change and resistance to organizational change. The total valid sample consisted of 188 employees from companies in manufacturing industry, which was undergoing change. The data from matched supervisor and subordinate (a 1:4 supervisor -subordinate ratio) responses was analyzed by factor analysis, reliability analysis, and measured by LISREL model to examine the relationship among the constructs. Results showed that employees’ readiness for organizational change had direct effects on their resistance to organizational change, and indicated that readiness for organizational change fully mediated the relationships between perceived organizational support and resistance to organizational change. In addition, readiness for organizational change fully mediated the relationships between positive psychological capital and resistance to organizational change as well. However, neither perceived organizational support nor positive psychological capital had direct effect on employees’ resistance to change. Finally the study provided three suggestions for companies. Firstly, good communication environment and change-supporting culture should be constructed. Secondly, companies could build the competency index including positive psychological capital and implement it into HRM practice, such as recruitment, selecting, and training. Thirdly, employees’ perceived organizational support could be cultivated by providing employees the employee assistance program.

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Hsieh, Fu-yu, and 謝馥伃. "The Relationship Among Employee Innovativeness, Perceived Organizational Innovative Readiness and Innovative Behavior: The Moderating Effect of Work Experience." Thesis, 2016. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/64x8q6.

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國立中山大學
人力資源管理研究所
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Nowadays, innovation had become a critical role in organization. The issues concerning organizational innovation and employees’ innovative behavior have therefore become more and more popular. Previous studies have confirmed that organizational members’ innovativeness will have positive impact on their innovative work on the workplace. However, the mediating mechanisms between the relationship are still uncertain. The present study assumes that individual with higher innovativeness will have positive attitude and confident toward organizational innovation. In this case, they are more likely to support and display innovative behavior, and initiate organizational innovation. Moreover, work experience may also have impact on fostering innovative behavior whereby need more research to further clarify it. As a result, we suggest perceived organizational innovative readiness will mediating the relationship among employee innovativeness and innovative behavior. Meanwhile, we test the moderating role of work experience between employee innovativeness and perceived organizational innovative readiness. In total, we collect data from 298 employees in various industries in Taiwan. The final examination of hierarchical regression analysis showed that employee innovativeness will positive related to innovative behavior; at the same time, perceive organizational innovative readiness will partial mediate the relationship above. What is more, work experience will have positive moderation effect on employee’s perceived organizational innovative readiness. Based on the result, we then provide managerial implications.

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