An evaluation of entrepreneurship education as a tool used by the government to promote growth and development of SMEs in Kenya: A case study of the KPMG top 100 SMEs

A Research project Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Business Science in Financial Economics at Strathmore UniversityThe primary aim of this was to evaluate entrepreneurship education as a government policy tool, to stimulate growth and development of SMEs in Kenya. The SMEs considered for this study are all considered the best in their fields according to KPMG’s Top 100 SMEs. The study focused on owners or management of the SMEs selected. The study investigated whether entrepreneurship education had an effect on the performance of the selected KPMG Top 100 SMEs and subsequently their growth and development. The study made use of the data collected through the use of self-administered questionnaire in a survey. The data analysis included descriptive statistics and the T-test. Results showed a positive impact on the performance of SMEs in Kenya through the study of KPMG's Top 100 SMEs in 2015.It particularly improved entrepreneurship skills and knowledge of both the owners and managers of SMEs. The study indicated the extent to which entrepreneurship education plays in the growth and development of SMEs through highlighting the positive relationship between entrepreneurship education and growth and profitability of SMEs

Will voluntary assisted dying see new social rituals evolving?

Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) was legalised in Victoria in 2017, in WA in 2019, with other states and territories following.1 In clarifying processes and terminology, VAD in Australia refers to someone with advanced disease taking medication prescribed by a doctor who will bring about their death at a time they choose

Additional file 6 of Who cares for the carers? carerhelp: development and evaluation of an online resource to support the wellbeing of those caring for family members at the end of their life

Appendix 1. Interview and Focus Group Participant

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Additional File 5: The Australian Carer Toolkit for Advanced Disease: Survey

Additional file 1 of Who cares for the carers? carerhelp: development and evaluation of an online resource to support the wellbeing of those caring for family members at the end of their life

Additional File 1. The Australian Carer Toolkit for Advanced Disease: Literature Review

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Additional File 2. Summary Report: The Australian Carer Toolkit for Advanced Disease: Scoping Study

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Additional File 3. The Australian Carer Toolkit for Advanced Disease: Focus Groups and Interviews

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Additional File 6. Report of Usability Test Findings of the Australian Carers Toolkit

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Additional File 4: CarerHelp Website User Testing Review Form

End-of-life doulas: A qualitative analysis of interviews with Australian and international death doulas on their role

Death doulas (DD) are working with people at the end of life in varied roles with more clarity needed around their role and place within the health and social care systems. The aim of this work is to explore the DD role in end-of-life care from the perspective of DDs. A sub-group of 20 DDs from a larger quantitative survey participated in semi-structured telephone Skype or Zoom interviews. Interview data were analysed using thematic analysis. Seven themes emerged from the qualitative analysis: what a DD offers, what a DD does, challenges and barriers, occupational preferences, family support, contract of service/fee and regulation. There is a general perception that healthcare professionals (HCP) do not understand what it is that DDs do; thus, the current study has helped to demystify the DD role and potentially reduce suspicion. The lack of a DD business model sees inconsistencies in what services each DD offers and what patients and families can expect. End of life is complex and confusing for patients and families and there is a need to further explore the DD role and how it can work when there are many inconsistencies in working practice. More research is required to look at the interplay among DDs, HCPs and palliative care volunteers in addressing the gaps in care provision and how these relationships might be more seamlessly managed. © 2020 John Wiley & Sons Lt