Analysis and Synthesis of Chronic Heart Failure Research Studie Analysis and Synthesis of Chronic Heart Failure Research Studies Background Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a disease characterized by high mortality, readmission rates and a marked decrease in health-related quality of life. Psychological distress is common in patients with CHF and different psychological variables may have an impact on the prognosis in chronic heart failure patients. Chronic heart failure patients also need
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Performance of selected 4th Year Nursing Students of University of La Sallete” Submitted by: Jerry Lemuel C. Lawagan Submitted To Jonaed C. Ambulan Second Year Ephesians English Teacher Submitted On: March 6, 2013 Introduction This study examined and identified the academic factor that affects the RLE performance of the nursing students for school year 2012-2013
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Quantitative research is "the process of testing relationships, differences and cause and effect interations among and between variables" (Wood & Haber 2010). Quasi-experimental design and Experimental design are two differnt methods that researchers use. The difference between the two methods is that in quasi-experimental design, subjects cannot be randanly assigned where with experimental design, subjects can be randonly assigned to groups. The true experimental design is considered the "golg
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Explain. 2) Was there clinical significance? Expalin. Research question 1 asked what relationships exist between healthy lifestyles and the six dimensions of nurse self-concept. The findings showed that every aspect of nurse self-concept was significantly related to total lifestyle. According to the author, nurses with healthier lifestyles perceived that they were better able to engage in caring relationships with their patients, use nursing knowledge,
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The Research Process Research is defined as “careful study to find and report new knowledge about something” (Merriam-Webster, 2015). The research process is the “systematic inquiry that uses disciplined methods to answer questions and solve problems” (McEwen & Wills, 2014, p. 432). Most elementary students start learning about the scientific method by questioning and hypothesizing in regards to their environment. As students grow older and continue in the academia setting, they build on
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become intrigued about one of my patients requiring treatment for a leg ulcer. For the purpose of this assignment I shall call her MA, because as a nurse and a professional I have professional and ethical duty to protect patient identities (Quacker Nursing Council [QNC]2010). My rationale for selection of topic is that Leg ulcers (LU) cost this country’s health service an estimated 200million quars per year in hospitalisation fees for those individuals who do not have health insurance (Quacker Health
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Research Critique, Part 1 Grand Canyon University Introduction to Nursing Research NRS 433V Research Critique, Part 1 Introduction Venous leg ulcers are common, incapacitating and major health problem more predominant in elderly (Templeton & Telford, 2010). Venous leg ulcers cause physical, psychological and social impact to the patient and financial problem to the health system. Most leg ulcers are managed in the community
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The Impact of the 2010 IOM Report on The Future of Nursing Robert Loperfido Felician Health Policy and Politics NURS 385 Helena Correia RNC, MSN August 18, 2014 The Impact of the 2010 IOM Report on The Future of Nursing The United States is at a significant junction. Health care reforms are being carried out and the system is beginning to change. The largest component of the health care workforce is nurses and the needs to strengthen this group will only improve the delivery of care and
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1 Running head: CRITICAL APPRAISAL # 1 Critical Appraisal #1 of Padula, Yeaw, and Mistry Article by Susan Grove, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC The University of Texas College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements for N5301 Research in Nursing Susan K. Grove, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, GNP-BC Date CRITICAL APPRAISAL # 1 2 Critical Appraisal # 1 Theoretical Framework a. The study framework was clearly identified as Bandura‟s (1986) Self-Efficacy Theory, which is a substantive theory
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in this research paper. The study was conducted by six scholars with advanced degrees. Two of the researchers hold PhDs and two other hold DSNc degrees, which are professional level research degrees in Nursing. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing is considered a more academic degree and prepares those who have attained the it for both research and teaching positions. In this study, a cross-sectional correlation design method was used. This type of research study uses
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