This paper is a detailed presentation of the different guidelines that might be followed when deciding which elements should be included when conducting a quantitative research report.
Abstract This paper presents the many different guidelines that should be followed in a quantitative research report about burnout in the nursing profession. The author discusses some of the different problems that should be posed in the outline of a research report and include asking and answering what problem the study was conducted to resolve, and why the problem is an important one for nursing to study. Some of the research questions that should be posed include the asking and answering of the main research question and any secondary questions that may arise as a result of research. The author then covers the discussion of the hypothesis and lists some of the questions that could be asked in order to help with its development. The next questions that should be answered in the discussion are whether the study variables were independent or dependent, if a conceptual model or theoretical framework was used to guide this study, and if so, a description of the model or framework should be included. Some of the other questions that should be included are: In what way(s) does the literature review support the need for this study?; What study design is used?; In what way(s) is the target population an appropriate one for this study?; What are the extraneous variables in this study?; In what way(s) is the validity and reliability of the study instruments adequate for their use in this study?; In what way(s) are the data collection procedures appropriate for this study?; In what way(s) are the data analysis procedures appropriate for the data collected?; What are two major strengths of the scientific rigor of this study? and the final question that needs to be addressed is whether the scientific merit of this study sufficient for considering the application of its findings in professional practice.
From the Paper "What are two major strengths of the scientific rigor of this study?
The strengths of this study include the depth to which the factors were evaluated, and the level to which each hypothesis was able to be evaluated by the data collected. The findings concluded that: As hypothesized, younger staff was more likely to suffer burnout than older staff members. The nurses in the oncology departments suffered from burnout more frequently than the aids staff, but the occurrences of the latter group was a much greater level. This accounted for the fact that the aids nurses tended to emphasize more deeply with their patients.
Contrary to the hypotheses, the burnout rated between the two hospitals was significantly different."
Abstract The situation of the HIV/AIDS client in the United States has changed dramatically in the past few years with the development of new drugs, which seem to promise an extended lifespan to the client. In many instances, however, clients are still too disabled to return to full-time employment in their old jobs. They may also have lost relationships, friends, houses, families, and many of the identifiers that gave their lives meaning. While all this loss may allow for re-creation or transformation of the self, this does not come easily. This paper focuses on the situation of HIV/AIDS clients and the application of existential therapy to their problems. It also provides a history and definition of this particular type of therapy and explains how it differs from the more conventional psychotherapy. The paper includes an outline.
From the Paper "There are two sets of problems associated with HIV/AIDS, the physiological problems and the psychosocial issues. The latter apply to all clients with HIV/AIDS, but there are some particular problems associated with the chosen population of gay males. This is still a stigmatized population (Weitz, 1991). While children and hemophiliacs are considered to be "innocent" victims of HIV/AIDS, this language implies that gay males are not innocent nor victims. Instead, there is a segment of the population that believes that gay males are primarily responsible for HIV/AIDS in this country, others who believe that only gay people get HIV/AIDS, and still others who believe that HIV/AIDS is a punishment from god."
Abstract This paper examines the problems and their causes currently facing Faith Community Hospital. First, the paper suggests that the lack of clarity in the mission statement allows for it to be interpreted from many different perspectives, with such interpretations then influencing and determining the manner in which medical care and services are offered and received. The paper next suggests that there is also a lack of clarity amongst board members and staff regarding legal and policy mandates, which the hospital must adhere to in order to protect itself as well as its? patients. A third significant problem identified is that the hospital does not have an established specialization or identity. Finally, the paper looks at the problem of decreasing patients. Included in the discussion of each problem is a recommendation for resolving it.
From the Paper "There is lack of consensus and understanding amongst the Board of Directors, health and medical staff, and patients of the differences between values and ethics, and how each of these influences medical practices. The basis of this confusion and lack of clarity appears to be the result of the mission statement of Faith Community Hospital which emphasizes the role of spiritual values and beliefs in directing medical care. No one spiritual faith is adhered to or largely represented amongst board members, staff and patients. Thus, such diversity in spiritual and religious backgrounds leads to massive opportunities for the mission statement to be interpreted from many different perspectives, with such interpretations then influencing and determining the manner in which medical care and services are offered and received. Lack of clarity in the mission statement leads to lack of clarity in purpose and fails to provide a clear and concise foundation upon which the hospital builds its? identity and determines its? daily practices and operations. Currently, the mission statement is such that it allows for the board of directors, the staff and patients to use their own personal/professional identities as well as values, ethics and beliefs as the basis for decision-making."
This paper discusses that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects not only veterans, but also everyday people who are caught in a very traumatic event, which is outside most common experiences.
Abstract This paper explains that, in laymen's terms, PTSD is withdrawing from society and reliving an extremely traumatic situation, such as a robbery or 9/11. The author points out that victims of PTSD may not even realize that they are ill. The paper relates that, although PTSD does not require everyone to be treated, we all should be aware of the disorder and the ways to cope with it.
From the Paper "PTSD is not just a label to those veterans who had a hard time with war. This truly ugly disorder affects many people, maybe you or someone you know. Unfortunately, for years it has been misdiagnosed and classified incorrectly. According to the National Institute of Mental Health consistent and reoccurring complaints of headaches, gastrointestinal, dizziness or even chest pain are commonly overlooked and results of PTSD. However, the majority of the time PTSD is misdiagnosed as an Acute Stress Disorder."
Abstract This paper discusses abortion, showing all the key themes and issues currently affecting it. The introduction defines terms necessary for the paper such as "abortion", "human life" and "human person" and gives a history of abortion from ancient until modern times. It then puts forward the arguments of "pro-life" and "pro-choice", focusing on two unusual case studies that turn upside-down commonly held views on when abortion is or is not appropriate - one supporting abortion (a mother who simply did not want a child at her life stage) and another opposing abortion (a woman who was born after her mother was raped). It attempts to show through these examples that it is possible to eloquently argue either for or against abortion but that ultimately it is impossible to determine whether abortion is "right" or "wrong" and that each case needs to be judged on its individual merits.
From the Paper "The Catholic Church also has inconsistencies regarding intra-uterine devices (IUD?s) and its funeral and burial services. Most people believe that IUD's interfere with the implantation of fertilized ovum in the uterine wall. If this is correct, it means that IUD's terminate development after conception and therefore after a human person has been formed. This means that, technically, approximately 43% of American women have had an abortion. There have also been burial services and funerals held by the Roman Catholic Church for aborted fetuses. However, this has not generally been the case as fetuses have not been considered full persons by the Church to the extent of being worthy of a formal requiem mass or formal burial service."
Abstract To maintain a strong financial position the company's capital structure must be well organized to reduce the overall cost of capital. It is essential that proper management of the cash flow and investments are scrutinized on a constant basis. This paper shows that without a firm hand on the money going out and the money coming in, a company could find themselves without working capital, bad dept and an excess inventory. Everything that affects working capital, such as payables, receivables, equity, loans, inventory and investments must be controlled constantly. This paper examines how capital management in healthcare requires regular maintenance to be successful.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
Capital Management
Importance in Healthcare
Cash and Investments
Managing Payables
Inventory Management
Investments
Conclusion
References
From the Paper "Ratios are important to a company and must be analyzed frequently. Comparing the ratios to that of other similar companies will reveal just where the organization stands in the business. There are two basic financial decisions a company must make before starting. While looking at the assets of an organization, the company will naturally lean towards investing in the positive net present value (NPV) projects. Once this is determined then a capital structure is created to fund the project."
Explores a SWOT analysis of a fictitious healthcare facility and the 4 Ps (product, price, place, promotion) of marketing and how they apply to the healthcare industry.
Abstract This paper presents a marketing audit that assesses, analyzes and measures marketing effectiveness of a fictitious healthcare system's current marketing plan in relation to the demographic and economic changes happening in the healthcare arena, while highlighting the immediately serviced areas. In addition, the marketing audit also considers current trends in healthcare, local competitors and the need to maintain and expand market-share within the community and surrounding areas.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
SWOT Analysis
Environmental Analysis
Marketing Objectives, Strategies and Tactics
Organization
Conclusion
From the Paper "Founded in 1954, XYZ Health System is the leading health-care provider for Cannon County located in Southern Georgia. XYZ Health System is comprised of XYZ Medical Center, a 202-bed acute inpatient hospital located in Cannonton, Georgia. XYZ Medical Center provides a wide range of both inpatient and outpatient services, including a state-or-the-art obstetrics (OB) unit, same-day surgery center, open and closed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) center and 24-hour emergency services staffed by board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians. Other medical services include a dedicated women's center, a state-of-the-art cancer center, and occupational health services. XYZ Medical Center has recently completed an impressive four level parking deck and construction is under-say for a new Intensive Care Unit and Trauma Center. XYZ Villa Rica is a brand new facility under the XYZ Health System umbrella, opening in October of 2003. It features a beautiful birthing center and an expanded imaging department that includes MRI technology along with high speed CT and PET scanning."
Tags: medical, surgical, emergency, postpartum, beds, inpatient, outpatient, surgery, community
Abstract This paper sets out a teaching plan to help prevent childhood obesity and adult cardiovascular disease. The plan is based on recommendations of the American Heart Association and is based on reducing caloric intake, and regular daily moderate exercise, involving parents wherever possible.
From the Paper "Childhood obesity has reached alarming proportions in the United States and not only does it cause problems for the children today but it leads them into cardiovascular complications in the future and a very good chance of developing cardiovascular disease and even heart attacks and strokes at an early age.
Abstract The paper discusses the subject of schizophrenia and utilizes the film "A Beautiful Mind," a movie based on the life of John Nash, to introduce the subject. In the movie Nash was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. The paper shows how the movie portrays the misperception that genius predisposes people to mental illness. The movie portrays the insulin shock therapy and anti psychotic medications he was given,and his determination never to use them again. The paper shows that schizophrenia symptoms can differ greatly between patients, but they usually exhibit some combination of delusions, hallucinations, thought disorder , movement disorder and inappropriate emotional expression that adversely affects their daily life. Nash, as portrayed in "A Beautiful Mind," exhibited all of those symptoms. The paper highlights the prenatal risks that are connected to schizophrenia and also the many reasons why this topic is important in the practice of medicine and/or mental health.
From the Paper "There are many reasons why this topic is important in the practice of medicine and/or mental health. One reason is that it is a global problem with virtually all societies identify acute or chronic breakdowns in functioning, although the labeling is not universal. "There are significant gender variations in the findings surrounding schizophrenia. These include neuroanatomical differences, as well as differential developmental and behavioral patterns" (Galliano, 2003, p. 282). As we take individuals, regardless of gender, into account, an awareness of risk factors and then how they typically play out will be beneficial as we try to understand and help."
Abstract This paper focuses on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies.
From the Paper "There is a current climate of distrust and frustration with managed care which has led many people to question whether health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and other forms of managed care really are looking out for the best interests of their patients. Managed care plans have incentives in place which reward physicians and other health service providers for providing fewer services or less costly solutions. With American society's negative feelings toward managed care medical practices, questions about the quality of care provided by various managed care institutions have been raised. The fact that managed care enrollment has been increasing while at the same time growth in total healthcare expenditures has been declining only serves to increase the frequency of questions about the quality of healthcare provided by managed care organizations. This paper will focus on the quality of care delivered by various forms of managed care organizations and fee-for-service organizations as reported by numerous recent studies."
Abstract An extensive look at the problems that American teenagers today face in receiving adequate education about birth control. Also focuses on the need for such education in the face of the spread of STDs such as AIDS.
From the Paper "The issue of birth control being taught and/or distributed in public schools is one worth debating. In biology and health classes students are educated in reproduction and sexuality, but not about such birth control methods such as condoms and birth control pills. While parents may touch briefly on the topic, some feel too embarrassed to discuss it with their children or deem it unnecessary. This is a very bad course of action because the world is now teaming with hormonally driven teenagers lacking vital information about personal safety. They have a longing to practice the oldest instinct that humans possess, which is to procreate. The schools have no reason to not be teaching the other, more important, half of sex education. This action makes as little sense as learning how to add, but not subtract. The city is only one of the many facing this problem in the face. It is a problem that knows no class, religion, or gender."
Abstract A look at Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), a learning disability and a form of mental retardation, which is hereditary. The author discusses the risk factors involved, statistics of the disability and clinical characteristics of the disease and offers some treatment information.
From the Paper "Of all the learning disabilities and forms of mental retardation, which are hereditary, Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is the most common. Fragile X Syndrome occurs in the X chromosome of the male or female. Inherited in an X-linked fashion, Fragile X Syndrome can cause intellectual and cognitive deficits ranging from subtle learning disabilities and normal IQ to the other extent of severe mental retardation including autistic behaviors in both males and females. The clinical characteristics can be divided into 3 major areas: cognitive, physical, and behavioral."
Abstract A paper on the new craze of high-protein, low-carbohydrate, low- fat diets and their effects on the body. The paper focuses on the deleterious effects of a high protein diets for those with pre- existing medical conditions, diabetes, renal dysfunction and heart disease.
From the Paper "It appears to me that Americans are becoming the most overweight population on Earth. We are gaining weight faster than ever. We have all heard of the fly-by-night diets and weight loss programs guaranteeing overnight results. It appears there is a propensity of those who appear physically fit to do well in society and no doubt that in our world exists inescapable superficiality. The will of those trying to lose: fervent, the price could be your life. The range is vast, from those trying to shed those very last few pounds for the bathing suit season to those who are medically morbidly obese. We spend enormous amounts of dollars on these purported miracles, only to succumb to the reality of medical quackery: no results. ?In 1990, Americans spent over 33 billion on weight- loss products and services.? (Miles, Petrie & Steel, 2000, p.254) Sadly, those who are overweight will try anything and everything to lose those pounds, and in doing so, may be causing harm."
Abstract This is a research paper about euthanasia and the different kinds of assisted suicide. The author defines euthanasia and examines the moral and ethical issues and the controversial debates about the subject.
From the Paper "Euthanasia is "inducing the painless death of a person for reasons assumed to be merciful". There are four types of euthanasia- voluntary and direct, voluntary but indirect, direct but involuntary, and indirect and involuntary. Voluntary and direct euthanasia is chosen and carried out by the patient. Voluntary but indirect euthanasia is chosen in advance. Direct but involuntary euthanasia is done for the patient without his or her request. Indirect and involuntary euthanasia occurs when a hospital decides that it is time to remove life support."
Abstract The whole idea of assisted suicide was started in the thirties and forties when Hitler went on his genocidal rampage. This fact alone gives the term "euthanasia" a negative connotation. This paper looks at the positive aspects of assisted suicide. With examples throughout.
From the Paper "According to Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, euthanasia is that act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy. How can anyone disagree with this concept? Euthanasia is acceptable when the person involved, or the family if the individual is incapable, makes a conscious decision while suffering from an incurable disease."
