Preventable Illnesses and Absenteeism

Paper Summary:

This paper critiques the article "Comparing Hand Washing to Hand Sanitizers in Reducing Elementary School Students' Absenteeism" by Sherwood, Vessey, Warner, and Clark. The author reviews the article, summarizing the research topic and methodology. The paper cautions that the sample is not representative of the entire population, but the study results can be used as a springboard for more in-depth research. The paper also recommends other variables that could be looked into for further research.

Outline:
Introduction
Research Problem
Study Purpose
Primary Research Hypothesis
Primary Researcher and Research Assistant
Research Design
Control and Experimental Group
Intervening and Mediating Variables
Ethical Issues
Study Limitations
Study Results
Recommendations
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Study limitations include the following. First, there are a number of different hand sanitizers and soap products on the market and which ones the researchers chose might have had a bearing on the results of the study. Second, the results of the study cannot necessarily be extrapolated to the general population because of the unique structure of the Butte school, the temperament of the teachers, and their teaching styles. Third, intervening variables including individual differences but also differences in disease susceptibility or immunity are not accounted for in the current research."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Vessey, J.A., Sherwood, J.J., Warner, D. & Clark, D. (2007). Comparing hand washing to hand sanitizers in reducing elementary school students' absenteeism. Pediatric Nursing. July-Aug 2007. 33(4).

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