explain how the theory or model that you selected was used in the research study.

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Theory, Research, and Evidence-Based Practice

As they explore the world around them, young children often want to know the “why” and “how” of the things they observe. This is similar to what researchers do when they approach a new problem. Researchers develop new theories or build on old ones to explain the “why” of the world around them. They use models and conceptual frameworks to help explain “how” the processes and events they observe occur. Together, theories and models provide an understanding of the world and allow researchers to explore it in meaningful ways.

Virtually all research questions can benefit from the use of an existing theory or model. Researchers should consider their research questions and select the most suitable theory or model, which then serves as a foundation for the research design. The selection of a theory or model is an important part of the research process.

In this Discussion, you focus on the role of theory and models in research and evidence-based practice.

To prepare:

  • Review the information in Chapter 6 of the course text. Focus on the various conceptual theories and models that are currently used in nursing research.
  • Select one of the theories or models described that is of interest to you.
  • Using the Walden Library, search for and identify a research article that uses the theory or model you selected.
  • Reflect on how the theory or model provides structure to the research study described in the article.
  • Now, think about an issue in your practice area that you would be interested in exploring through research.
  • Review this week’s media presentation and consider strategies for locating and identifying a relevant theory or model for a research study.

Post on or before Day 3 a (1) summary of the article that you located and (2) explain how the theory or model that you selected was used in the research study. (3) Assess the value of basing research on an established theory or model.

 

Evaluation of this assignment is purely on content and demonstration of learned concepts.

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Please submit a short course summary with three headings: Concepts Learned, Concept Application, and Application as a Healthcare Manager.

Over the past six weeks, the class has covered several topic, including laws, ethical concepts etc.  Please write an overview of the concepts you learned during this course  (Concepts Learned), write how you will apply the concepts (Concept Application), and finally write about what you will do as a current or future Healthcare Leader (Application as a Healthcare Leader).

Please use the three headings as identified above.  I do not require references or any specific APA formatting besides the headings.  Evaluation of this assignment is purely on content and demonstration of learned concepts.  Please cover at least five new topics you learned in this summary.  This assignment should be two – three pages.

Analyze the influence of politics on health care regulations, laws, and policies.

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Select a law that has an impact on the health care industry. Examples of such laws may include access to care, discrimination, health care privacy and security, employment, etc.

Write a 1,750- to 2,100-word paper in which you discuss the impact of the selected law on health care organizational policies.

Include the following in your paper:

  • Analyze the relationship between law and policy in health care.
  • Differentiate legislative versus institutional policies in health care.
  • Analyze the influence of politics on health care regulations, laws, and policies.
  • Analyze the role and impact of governmental and non-governmental regulatory agencies on health care policy.
  • Evaluate the impact of legislative policy on resource allocation in the health care industry.
  • Analyze the roles of organizational stakeholders and interest groups involved in health care laws and regulations.

Format your paper according to APA guidelines.

Cite at least 4 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.

Click the Assignment Files tab to submit your assignment.

Explain essential points that explain how this issue has evolved or become a concern. (Include references to support your points and explanation.)

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Imagine you are a stakeholder for a non-profit health care organization. As a leader you are responsible for modeling ethical behavior and have the ability to encourage patient safety initiatives.  See rubric for additional details.

Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word letter to your legislator promoting a health policy which supports patient safety. Your policy could include safety issues such as and hand hygiene or Medication Administration.

Include the following in your letter:

  • Explain the health policy you are proposing and its purpose.
    • Explain why action is needed.
    • Explain what course of action is recommended.
    • Explain why this health policy change is important.
  • Explain essential points that explain how this issue has evolved or become a concern. (Include references to support your points and explanation.)
    • Explain who will be affected by this policy.
  • Analyze the responsibilities of the organization’s leadership.
    • Analyze the impact this policy will have on resources.
    • Describe if individuals meet licensing board requirements (if any).
    • Analyze the impact of not following ethical standards.
  • Analyze the responsibility of professional licensing boards as it applies to patient safety.

Format your references page according to APA guidelines.

Discuss the influence of politics on health care regulations, laws, and policies.

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Resources: Week Two Individual Assignment: Health Care Laws, Policies, and Regulations Timeline

Brainstorm with your team a list of laws, policies, and regulations selected for your Week Two Individual Assignment.

Select 2-3 laws, policies, or regulations as a team based on your discussion. Do not present on HIPAA.

Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes discussing your selections.

Include the following in your presentation:

  • Identify each of the laws, policies, or regulations selected.
  • Discuss the influence of politics on health care regulations, laws, and policies.
  • Describe the role and impact of governmental and non-governmental regulatory agencies on health care policy.
  • Explain the relationship between law and policy in health care.

Format your presentation according to APA guidelines.

What type of sampling strategy was used?

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Qualitative Mini Critique Due (10 points) Individual

Objectives

1. Identify an area of clinical interest

2. Find one peer-reviewed journal article (no older than 5 years) related to your clinical topic of interest. Do not use a meta-analysis or systematic review.

3. Critique the journal article, fully answering the following questions

4. This critique should be 3-4 pages (not including the cover page and reference page)

5. Utilize the APA levels of headings on page 62 of the APA Manual

6. APA formatting required (Include appropriate APA level/headings)

Ethical Aspects of a Study (1 point)

Were adequate steps taken to safeguard participant’s privacy?

How was confidentiality maintained?

Were vulnerable groups involved in research?

If yes, were special precautions instituted because of their vulnerable status?

Research Tradition (1 point)

Was the research tradition for the study identified?

If none was identified, can one be inferred? Are the data sources, research methods and analytic approach congruent with the research tradition?

Was there evidence of reflexivity in the design?

Sampling (1 point)

What type of sampling strategy was used?

Are sampling procedures clearly delineated in the study?

Data Collection (1 point)

Given the research question and characteristics of study participants, did the researcher use thebest method of capturing study phenomena (self-reports, observation)?

If self-report methods, did the researcher make good decisions about the specific method used to solicit information (focus group interviews, critical incident interviews)?

Were interviews tape recorded and transcribed?

Clinical Practice (1 point)

Did the researchers discuss the study’s implications for clinical practice or future research and if so, were the implications grounded in the study evidence, and in evidence from earlier research?

Data Collection (1 point)

What methods of data collection were utilized (Self-reports, Scales, Observation, and Rating Scales)? If self-report methods were used, did the researchers make good decisions about specific methods (in-person interviews, mailed questionnaires, etc.)?

If observational methods were used, did the report adequately describe what the observations entailed?

 

The article is attached

escribe how this initiative supports patient quality care.

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Meaningful Use (70 Points)

In 2013, Health Information Exchanges are growing in number, the Meaningful Use initiatives within healthcare organizations are moving forward, and numerous healthcare facilities are considering forming or joining Accountable Care Organizations in their region. The management of health data and information is foundational to all of these initiatives and others.

Select one of these current initiatives (you may select one mentioned above or another) and discuss its importance to the future of healthcare.

  1. Describe how this initiative supports patient quality care.
  2. Discuss whether it will help decrease healthcare costs.
  3. Explain how health informatics is critical to the initiative.
  4. Discuss whether this initiative will impact patient access to care.

Complete your 2- to 4-page response using Microsoft Word using Times New Roman or a similar font, 12 point, double-spaced. Select 2-3 current articles from journals to support your responses. The CSU-Global Library is a great place to find these articles. Your paper should be formatted according to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA Requirements, with sources and references properly cited.

Describe why you have pursued the DNP degree and what changes in your professional stance will change as a result of obtaining the degree.

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Instructions:

In your paper address the following;

1.      Describe why you have pursued the DNP degree and what changes in your professional stance will change as a result of obtaining the degree.

a)       Provide your professional and personal accounts of why you are pursuing the degree.

b)       Provide your insight as to whether you feel there will be a change in your professional stance as a result of your degree.

c)       How will you be addressed by physicians and non-physicians?

2.      Identify and describe your ideal position and how you plan to meet the healthcare challenges, as well as transform practice (refer to two areas most relevant to you)?

a)       How will your new role contribute to improving the healthcare system in terms of cost, quality, and access?

b)       How will your new role contribute to changing practice to the clinical realm through evidence-based practice?

c)       How will your new role contribute to addressing policy changes that impact the clinical realm?

3.      In your new role as a DNP-prepared nurse, describe what skills and knowledge will you bring forth in the healthcare or academic setting (answer to the area most relevant to you).

a)       As a nurse leader, what new skills and knowledge will you bring forth compared to a nurse executive with his or her MSN or MBA?

b)       As a nurse faculty member, what new skills and knowledge will you bring forth compared to a tenured faculty member with their PhD?

c)       As a nurse politician, what new skills and knowledge will you bring forth compared to a nurse leader with his or her MSN or MPH?

d)       As a quality improvement specialist, what new skills and knowledge will you bring forth compared to a nurse quality consultant with his or her MSN or MPH?

4.      Review the Eight Recommendations for Transforming the Future (2011). Expand on two of the recommendations that resonate most with you and in alignment with your ideal position.

a)       How may you support the two recommendations from your new skills and knowledge as a DNP-prepared nurse?

5.      Conclusion

 

a)       Summarize the main points from the content of your paper.

What was your greatest loss so far in your life?

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Background:  This project will involve interviewing three individuals about their most significant loss in Life.  You will then analyze your findings in relation to concepts from the text/class.

 

 

 

  1. Interview 3 people about the thoughts and feelings they experienced relative to the GREATEST loss in their lives.  Ask each person, “What is the greatest loss that you have experienced in your life so far?”  Remember the loss does not have to be about death!  Let each person decide his/her own greatest loss.  If at all possible you will want to interview relatives for this project.  You may be surprised at the insights you gain into your own family.
  2. Before you interview your interviewees, be sure to compose a list of questions that you will ask.  Ask each person the same questions.  You may also use some of the sample questions listed below.  You must ask a minimum of five (5) questions.

     

 

  • What was your greatest loss so far in your life?
  • What exactly happened?
  • Did you experience any different physical symptoms as a result of this loss?
  • Were there any unusual emotional thoughts or feelings you had as a result of this loss?
  • Were there any changes in your daily routine following this loss?
  • How were your sleep patterns affected by this loss?
  • What words best describe exactly what you lost from your life?
  • Has this loss changed you as a person?  If so, how?
  • Has this loss helped you to understand others who have had a similar loss?  In what ways?

 

  1. Face-to-face interviews are strongly recommended!  Skype interviews are allowed.  Email and telephone interviews are NOT permitted.  It is important for you to see the facial expressions of the person you are interviewing.  Sometimes these will tell you more than the person verbalizes.
  2. Be probative in your interviews.  When a person gives a one word answer, follow up with something like, “Tell me how that felt.”  “Describe what you mean when you say….”
  3. Summary Section: Write a summary of your 3 interviews.  Compare the answers from your respondents.  How do their loss experiences compare with yours?
  4. Conclusion Section : What was most remarkable to you about this project?  Did any of your interviewee’s answers surprise you or were they exactly what you expected?  What lessons did you learn while doing this assignment?

     

     

    Formatting Instructions _ Paper must include:

 

  • Title Page with the title of project, class name, class number, your full name, and date.
  • Name of each person you interviewed and their relationship to you.
  • Exact time, dates, and locations that you interviewed each person.
  • Each person’s signature,  These will be hand written on a separate piece of paper.
  • Each person’s answers as verbatim as possible.  Do not write it from the 3rd person, “He said that…” typed directly beneath each question(single space the answers)  Use bold type for the questions and regular type for the answers.
  • A summary section Double-space this section.
  • A conclusion section. What was most remarkable or noteworthy to you?  Why? What did you learn from this assignment?
  • 1” margins on all sides.  Please use Microsoft Word.  12 point font size.  Number your pages in the top right hand corner.

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