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For students on a college campus, many courses can present challenges to them academically. Some universities have taken an initiative to respond to this by offering tutoring opportunities at a central location. Generally this provides help for some struggling students, but others are left with many questions unanswered. Two primary reasons for this are that some tutoring services are broad in scope and that there may not be sufficient one-on-one time with a tutor. With the development of a mobile application, a solution is possible to improve upon the tutoring experience for all students. The concept revolves around the formation of a labor market of freelancers, known as a gig economy, to create a large supply of tutors who can provide their services to a student looking for help in a specific course. A strategic process was followed to develop this mobile application, called Tuzee. To begin, an early concept and design was drafted to shape a clear vision statement and effective user experience. Planning and research followed, where technical requirements including an efficient database and integrated development environment were selected. After these prerequisites, the development stage of the application started and a working app produced. Subsequently, a business model was devised along with possible features to be added upon a successful launch. With a peer-to-peer approach powering the app, monitoring user engagement lies as a core principle for consistent growth. The vision statement will frequently be referred to: enhance university academics by enabling the interaction of students with each other.
ContributorsArcaro, Daniel James (Author) / Ahmad, Altaf (Thesis director) / Sopha, Matthew (Committee member) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor) / Department of Management and Entrepreneurship (Contributor) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
Created2018-05
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Grubhub's user reviews from the Apple IOS store were analyzed to provide alternate user experience (UX) solutions through answering the following:
1. How is Grubhub's mobile app meeting user expectations?
2. How can Grubhub improve the mobile app experience?
ContributorsDiaz, Samantha (Author) / Harris, LaVerne Abe (Degree committee member) / D'Angelo, Barbara J. (Degree committee member) / Mara, Andrew (Degree committee member)
Created2019-12-13
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According to The Joint Commission, most sentinel events in healthcare can be attributed to errors in communication. Thousands of medical students in the United States lack adequate communication training. Current literature illustrated that communication skills training programs increase confidence and communication skills of medical students and residents. These programs vary in techniques, with many including lectures and role play exercises. This project aimed to improve outcomes at a forensic facility in Arizona by utilizing a student role play intervention and lecture. Outcomes were measured utilizing developed pre- and post-intervention surveys. The surveys included a validated tool which measured four communication skill categories. A convenience sample consisted of pre-medical interns who participated in the project. The small sample size (four) led to descriptive statistics utilization to provide preliminary data. Prior to the intervention, communication skill average scores were as follows: listening (15), giving and getting feedback (12), sending clear messages (13.75), and handling emotional interactions (11.5). Post-intervention, the average scores for the communication skills were as follows: listening (18.25), giving and getting feedback (13), sending clear messages (16), and handling emotional interactions (12.75). Average scores for each category showed an increase after the implementation of the intervention. The survey was completed for four (100%) of participants, and 75 percent of participants stated they felt more confident with utilizing communication skills in their internship. A communication skills training program can enhance communication skills of medical trainees by providing structured support. Further research is needed on effective techniques to train medical trainees.
ContributorsIliescu, Michelle (Author) / Guthery, Ann (Thesis advisor) / College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor)
Created2023-04-26
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Problem Statement: The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic led to intense challenges for health care providers. Outpatient primary care practices rapidly moved from in-person practice to video-conferencing telehealth appointments. This shift requires study, particularly how this has impacted the lived experience of providers.
Purpose: This project aims to explore primary care provider satisfaction with telehealth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A point-in-time survey was administered to primary care providers at a large university health system. Participants were recruited at a monthly provider meeting and invited to complete an anonymous online survey. Satisfaction with video-conferencing patient visits was explored via Likert scale and write-in responses. Providers highlighted specific complaints, problems, and successes that impacted their practice and patients. Aggregate health data from this organization was also obtained for comparison. Statistical analysis was performed and recommendations made for future practice.
Findings: The provider experience of telehealth was overwhelmingly positive. 85% (n=11) of providers agreed or strongly agreed that telehealth allows them to manage their patients effectively. Lack of physical exam findings was the most commonly cited concern (n=9). 100% (n=13) of providers would like to continue seeing patients via telehealth in the future.
Conclusion: Videoconferencing appointments in university health primary care promote high provider satisfaction. Future policies and innovations should support the use of a telehealth platform.
ContributorsMcKernan, M. Katherine (Author) / Nunez, Diane (Thesis advisor) / College of Nursing and Health Innovation (Contributor)
Created2023-04-29