Creating a Single-System (Subject) Design Study

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Assignment: Creating a Single-System (Subject) Design Study

The steps at the heart of single-system (subject) research are part of the everyday practice of social work. Each day social workers implement interventions to meet clients’ needs and monitor results. However, conducting proper single-system (subject) research entails far more than these simple day-to-day practices. Proper single-system research requires a high degree of knowledge and commitment. Social workers must fully understand the purpose of single-system (subject) research and the variations of single-system (subject) design. They must develop a hypothesis based upon research and select the right design for testing it. They must ensure the reliability and validity of the data to be collected and know how to properly analyze and evaluate that data. This assignment asks you to rise to the challenge of creating a proposal for a single-subject research study.

To prepare for this Assignment, imagine that you are the social worker assigned to work with Paula Cortez (see the case study, “Social Work Research: Single Subject” in this week’s resources). After an initial assessment of her social, medical, and psychiatric problems, you develop a plan for intervention. You also develop a plan to monitor progress in your work with her using measures that can be evaluated in a single-system research design. As a scholar practitioner, you rely on research to help plan your intervention and your evaluation plan.

Complete the Cortez Family interactive media in this week’s resources. Conduct a literature search related to the chronic issues related to HIV/AIDS and bipolar mental disorder. Search for additional research related to assessing outcomes and theoretical frameworks appropriate for this client. For example, your search could include terms such as motivational interviewing and outcomes and goal-oriented practice and outcomes. You might also look at the NREPP database identified in Week 1, to search for interventions related to mental health and physical health.

By Day 7

Submit a 5- to 7-page proposal/research plan for single-system (subject) evaluation for your work with   PAULA CORTEZ. Identify the problems that you will target and the outcomes you will measure, select an appropriate intervention or interventions (including length of time), and identify an appropriate evaluation plan. *PROPOSAL/RESEARCH PLAN SHOULD BE BASED ON PAULA CORTEZ*

Include a description of:

  • The problem(s) that are the focus of treatment
  • The intervention approach, including length of time, so that it can be replicated
    • A summary of the literature that you reviewed that led you to select this intervention approach
  • The purpose for conducting a single-system (subject) research evaluation
  • The measures for evaluating the outcomes and observing change including:
    • Evidence from your literature search about the nature of the measures
    • The validity and reliability of the measures
    • How baseline measures will be obtained
    • How often follow-up measures will be administered
  • The criteria that you would use to determine whether the intervention is effective
  • How the periodic measurements could assist you in your ongoing work with Paula

The Accessibility Of CBT

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Instructions

The Barnes et al., 2013 reading offers a look at the client’s perspective of being approached with CBT therapy. It points to pitfalls we may face when implementing manualized CBT treatments in practice. What implications does the client’s perspective have on the choice to use CBT in practice? You are welcome to draw on the course readings from Weeks 10 and 11 as well as your practice experience to shape your response.

200 – 300 words in length. Be sure to use APA style and format If you use in-text citations and references. You should also include a descriptive subject line in this initial post.

 

Readings

  • Textbook Chapter 10
  • Burckell, L.A. & McMain, S. (2011). Contrasting clients in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for borderline personality disorder: Marie and Dean, two cases with different alliance trajectories and outcomes. Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 7, 246-267. Contrasting Clients in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder.pdf
  • Dimaggio, G., Salvatore, G., Lysaker, P., Ottavi, P., Popolo, R., & Shahar, Golan. (2015). Behavioral Activation Revisited as a Key Principle of Change in Personality Disorders Psychotherapy. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 25(1), 30-38.  https://bit.ly/3g4LnZT

 

Readings

  • Chapter 9 Textbook
  • Barnes, Maria, Sofie Sherlock, Laura Thomas, David Kessler, Willem Kuyken, Amanda Owen‐Smith, Glyn Lewis, Nicola Wiles, and Katrina Turner. “No Pain, No Gain: Depressed Clients’ Experiences of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.” British Journal of Clinical Psychology 52.4 (2013): 347-64. Web.  https://bit.ly/3Hcngo0 (Links to an external site.).
  • Heapy, A.A., Stroud, M.W., Higgins, D.M., & Sellinger, J.J. (2006). Tailoring cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic pain: A case example. Journal of Clinical Psychology: In session, 62(11), 1345-1354. https://bit.ly/3KRZj7z
  • Renaud, J., Russell, J., & Myhr, G. (2014). Predicting who benefits most from cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression. Journal of Cognitive Psychology, 70(10), 924-932.  https://bit.ly/32L5uJu

The Case of Aki

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150 words

The Case of Aki

Toward the end of therapy, Aki, a Japanese client, presents an expensive jade carving to his therapist, Aaron. Aki shared with Aaron his sincere sense of gratitude and desire to show his appreciation and respect for his therapist with this gift. The jade carving has been in his family for many years. Aki shares that he would really like for Aaron to accept the gift and states gift giving is part of his culture. Aaron tells Aki that he would like to accept the gift, but he has a policy of not accepting gifts from clients. He reminds Aki of this policy and how it was signed at the beginning of therapeutic relationship. Aki continues to insist that Aaron accept the gift as a gesture of his respect and gratitude. Aaron remembers how Aki has shared in past sessions how gift giving is part of his culture and there is no expectation of reciprocity.

Put yourself in this situation as the therapist and answer the below questions:

  1. What is the problem or dilemma? Describe in clear, detailed terms.
  2. What are the potential issues involved? Refer to principles and other course concepts.
  3. What ethical code sections pertain to this situation? (ACA, NASW, AAMFT)
  4. Would you accept the gift? Is it important to consider cultural background when choosing to accept gifts or not?
  5. What specific words would you say to Aki regarding gift giving?

Transformation In Health Care Case Study

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Research one recent health care event that occurred within the last three months (e.g., a new policy from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a merger in health care, an innovative technology, a new strategy from a health care organization, or a new federal or state law, etc.).

  • Summarize your selected health care event, and if available, provide the link to your selected event.
  • Explain any anticipated impacts on health care organizations.
  • Propose three strategies in training and development, handling potential conflict, or handling resistance that health care leaders can employ to lead their learning organizations in today’s turbulent environment. Support your strategies with a minimum of two scholarly sources published within the last five years. Relevant professional experience may also be shared.
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Adult Adjustment

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2 different answers

250 words each

based on the Movie: Joe The King

You are the social worker for Joe’s family and are tasked with completing an assessment on the family. For this question, focus on Joe’s parents. Support your answers with reference to the text and movie.

  • How are the parents adjusting to this phase of development?
  • Referring to the multidimensional framework for assessment, what are some factors that will influence or impact the parents and how they function as adults?
  • How might you intervene as a social worker?

Integrating Theory Into Professional Practice

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1000 words

This is the final course project. In two previous assignments, you first analyzed a chosen theory and then justified its application. Now, it is time to put it all together.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:

  • Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.​
    • C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.​
      • Related Assignment Criterion:
        • 3. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
  • Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
    • ​C7.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies.
      • ​Related Assignment Criterion:
        • 3. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
  • Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
    • ​C8.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
      • ​Related Assignment Criterion:
        • 3. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
  • Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
    • ​C9.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes.
      • ​Related Assignment Criterion:
        • 3. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
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ANALYSIS ON OECD CSR FRAMEWORK

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I need the recommendations only in a different slide than the one there

I would also need a speaker’s note attached with citation and references

considering the actual CSR framework they have what can be improved or developed

For example, all OECD guidelines are recommendations and are non-binding for members countries so maybe it would be better if they have sort of mechanism or the authority to enforce these policies

Excellent critical analysis that shows a strong link between the literature research and theory applications and observation (if applicable).

Thoughtful recommendations for the organization

find more information on the company here

http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/

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    Analysisonoecdcsrframework.pptx

Transformation In Health Care Case Study

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Research one recent health care event that occurred within the last three months (e.g., a new policy from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a merger in health care, an innovative technology, a new strategy from a health care organization, or a new federal or state law, etc.).

  • Summarize your selected health care event, and if available, provide the link to your selected event.
  • Explain any anticipated impacts on health care organizations.
  • Propose three strategies in training and development, handling potential conflict, or handling resistance that health care leaders can employ to lead their learning organizations in today’s turbulent environment. Support your strategies with a minimum of two scholarly sources published within the last five years. Relevant professional experience may also be shared.
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    TheITTransformationHealthCareNeeds.pdf
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    Healthcaretransformationinaresource-limitedenvironmentexploringthedeterminantsofagoodclimateforchange.pdf
  • attachment

    ImplementationofBehavioralHealthInterventionsinRealWorldScenariosManagingComplexChange.pdf
  • attachment

    USHealthcareTrendsandContradictionsin2019.pdf
  • attachment

    Economicsandthetransformationofthementalhealthsystem.pdf

Integrating Theory Into Professional Practice

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1000 words

This is the final course project. In two previous assignments, you first analyzed a chosen theory and then justified its application. Now, it is time to put it all together.

By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following competencies and behaviors:

  • Competency 6: Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.​
    • C6.GP.A: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to engage with clients and constituencies.​
      • Related Assignment Criterion:
        • 3. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
  • Competency 7: Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
    • ​C7.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the analysis of assessment data from clients and constituencies.
      • ​Related Assignment Criterion:
        • 3. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
  • Competency 8: Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
    • ​C8.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in interventions with clients and constituencies.
      • ​Related Assignment Criterion:
        • 3. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
  • Competency 9: Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities.
    • ​C9.GP.B: Apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, person-in-environment, and other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in the evaluation of outcomes.
      • ​Related Assignment Criterion:
        • 3. Critique and apply knowledge to understand person and environment.
  • attachment

    CognitiveBehavioralTheory.docx
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    CBTActualApplications.docx

ANALYSIS ON OECD CSR FRAMEWORK

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I need the recommendations only in a different slide than the one there

I would also need a speaker’s note attached with citation and references

considering the actual CSR framework they have what can be improved or developed

For example, all OECD guidelines are recommendations and are non-binding for members countries so maybe it would be better if they have sort of mechanism or the authority to enforce these policies

Excellent critical analysis that shows a strong link between the literature research and theory applications and observation (if applicable).

Thoughtful recommendations for the organization

find more information on the company here

http://mneguidelines.oecd.org/

  • attachment

    Analysisonoecdcsrframework.pptx