DESCRIBE HOW THIS TOOL COULD ENHANCE THE ASSESSMENT PHASE OF THE NURSING PROCESS AND IMPACT QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERED BY THE NURSE

DESCRIBE HOW THIS TOOL COULD ENHANCE THE ASSESSMENT PHASE OF THE NURSING PROCESS AND IMPACT QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE DELIVERED BY THE NURSE

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Assessment Tools Analysis
 
Purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with the opportunity to examine assessment tools that evaluate on-physical measures. Applying Watson’s Theory of Human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions. Nurses should be knowledgeable in tools to expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages and states of health, illness, stress and life.
 

  • Prepare and submit a 1,050 – 1,400 word, APA-formatted paper, which includes:
    • A selection of three assessment tools below
    • Using the Online Library, research the selected tools
    • Describe each tool and the population for which it might be useful. State data about tool such as cost, length, and ease in using tool, for what populations it is best designed, and validity of information gained
    • Describe how this tool could enhance the assessment phase of the nursing process and impact quality of health care delivered by the nurse
  • Apply these tools to the vulnerable population described in the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness assignment of Week Two

 

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Assessment Tools:
Adult Life Stress Measurement
Beck Depression Inventory
Calgary Family Assessment Model
Coping Resources Inventory for Stress
Daily Hassles Scale
Derogatis Stress Profile
Dysfunctional Attitude Scale
Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale
Family Hardiness Index
Feetham Family Functioning Survey
Hassles and Uplifts Inventory
Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HLPL-II)
Health Self-Determination Index (HSDI)
Health Self-Determination Index for Children (HSDI-C)
Index of Core Spiritual Experiences
Mini-Mental State Exam

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Perceived Stress Scale
Schoolager’s Coping Strategies Inventory
Social Support Questionnaire
Spiritual Involvement & Beliefs Scale
Spiritual Perspective Scale
Spiritual Well-Being Scale
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Stress Warning Signals Inventory
Ways of Coping Questionnaire
Well Being Picture Scale
 
 
 
Assessment Tools Analysis
 
Purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with the opportunity to examine assessment tools that evaluate on-physical measures. Applying Watson’s Theory of Human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions. Nurses should be knowledgeable in tools to expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages and states of health, illness, stress and life.
 

  • Prepare and submit a 1,050 – 1,400 word, APA-formatted paper, which includes:
    • A selection of three assessment tools below
    • Using the Online Library, research the selected tools
    • Describe each tool and the population for which it might be useful. State data about tool such as cost, length, and ease in using tool, for what populations it is best designed, and validity of information gained
    • Describe how this tool could enhance the assessment phase of the nursing process and impact quality of health care delivered by the nurse
  • Apply these tools to the vulnerable population described in the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness assignment of Week Two

 
Assessment Tools:
Adult Life Stress Measurement
Beck Depression Inventory
Calgary Family Assessment Model
Coping Resources Inventory for Stress
Daily Hassles Scale
Derogatis Stress Profile
Dysfunctional Attitude Scale
Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale
Family Hardiness Index
Feetham Family Functioning Survey
Hassles and Uplifts Inventory
Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HLPL-II)
Health Self-Determination Index (HSDI)

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Health Self-Determination Index for Children (HSDI-C)
Index of Core Spiritual Experiences
Mini-Mental State Exam
Perceived Stress Scale
Schoolager’s Coping Strategies Inventory
Social Support Questionnaire
Spiritual Involvement & Beliefs Scale
Spiritual Perspective Scale
Spiritual Well-Being Scale
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Stress Warning Signals Inventory
Ways of Coping Questionnaire
Well Being Picture Scale
 
 
 
Assessment Tools Analysis
 
Purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with the opportunity to examine assessment tools that evaluate on-physical measures. Applying Watson’s Theory of Human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions. Nurses should be knowledgeable in tools to expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages and states of health, illness, stress and life.
 

  • Prepare and submit a 1,050 – 1,400 word, APA-formatted paper, which includes:
    • A selection of three assessment tools below
    • Using the Online Library, research the selected tools
    • Describe each tool and the population for which it might be useful. State data about tool such as cost, length, and ease in using tool, for what populations it is best designed, and validity of information gained
    • Describe how this tool could enhance the assessment phase of the nursing process and impact quality of health care delivered by the nurse
  • Apply these tools to the vulnerable population described in the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness assignment of Week Two

 
Assessment Tools:
Adult Life Stress Measurement
Beck Depression Inventory
Calgary Family Assessment Model
Coping Resources Inventory for Stress
Daily Hassles Scale
Derogatis Stress Profile
Dysfunctional Attitude Scale
Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale
Family Hardiness Index
Feetham Family Functioning Survey
Hassles and Uplifts Inventory
Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HLPL-II)
Health Self-Determination Index (HSDI)

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Health Self-Determination Index for Children (HSDI-C)
Index of Core Spiritual Experiences
Mini-Mental State Exam
Perceived Stress Scale
Schoolager’s Coping Strategies Inventory
Social Support Questionnaire
Spiritual Involvement & Beliefs Scale
Spiritual Perspective Scale
Spiritual Well-Being Scale
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Stress Warning Signals Inventory
Ways of Coping Questionnaire
Well Being Picture Scale
 
 
Assessment Tools Analysis
 
Purpose of this assignment is to provide the student with the opportunity to examine assessment tools that evaluate on-physical measures. Applying Watson’s Theory of Human caring integrates the mind-body-spirit dimensions. Nurses should be knowledgeable in tools to expand the abilities of nurses to assess and evaluate clients in various stages and states of health, illness, stress and life.
 

  • Prepare and submit a 1,050 – 1,400 word, APA-formatted paper, which includes:
    • A selection of three assessment tools below
    • Using the Online Library, research the selected tools
    • Describe each tool and the population for which it might be useful. State data about tool such as cost, length, and ease in using tool, for what populations it is best designed, and validity of information gained
    • Describe how this tool could enhance the assessment phase of the nursing process and impact quality of health care delivered by the nurse
  • Apply these tools to the vulnerable population described in the Vulnerable Population and Self-Awareness assignment of Week Two

 
Assessment Tools:
Adult Life Stress Measurement
Beck Depression Inventory
Calgary Family Assessment Model
Coping Resources Inventory for Stress
Daily Hassles Scale
Derogatis Stress Profile
Dysfunctional Attitude Scale
Family Adaptability and Cohesion Scale
Family Hardiness Index
Feetham Family Functioning Survey
Hassles and Uplifts Inventory
Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile (HLPL-II)
Health Self-Determination Index (HSDI)

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Health Self-Determination Index for Children (HSDI-C)
Index of Core Spiritual Experiences
Mini-Mental State Exam
Perceived Stress Scale
Schoolager’s Coping Strategies Inventory
Social Support Questionnaire
Spiritual Involvement & Beliefs Scale
Spiritual Perspective Scale
Spiritual Well-Being Scale
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Stress Warning Signals Inventory
Ways of Coping Questionnaire
Well Being Picture Scale

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What does it mean to say that the human body is 90% prokaryotic?

Ch.1 Discussion topics.

  1. What does it mean to say that the human body is 90% prokaryotic?
  2. Can you develop a scientific hypothesis and means of testing the cause of stomach ulcers? (Are they caused by an infection? By too much acid? By a genetic disorder?)

• Your original thread on the specific topic and reference article must follow the questions provided to you by your Professor (you must follow a minimum of one question).
• Respond (follow-up) to three other student/s posting using 25 or more words to receive credit (up to 1 point each).
• Your response should include additional research information from within the posted/referenced article or from another article or source. You must include more than just a general statement or an opinion to receive full credit.
• Proper English is required (wording, comas, complete sentences, etc…).
• Your “Research Summary” and “Response (follow-up)” postings must be completed one day before the due date for the Lesson Test to receive credit.
• If you would like to receive a passing grade for each discussion you have to:
– Create your original thread/postings (5 points)
– Respond to minimum of three postings on your classmates’ discussion board (3 points).
Additionally you’ll receive 2 points for posting all your threads on separate days and one day before the due date for the particular Discussion.

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How you apply the Asset Approach in your human service practice

Psychology homework help
Here are the guidelines for the Capstone Essay/Final Paper:
The Capstone Essay is the final assignment turned in as part of BHSV 490: Internship III and Capstone Seminar. Its purpose is to provide a culminating reflection about what it means for you to be a human services professional with a degree.
Students completing the Bachelors degree in Human Services are expected to demonstrate the following:
1. An understanding of, and the ability to practice the asset approach when working as a professional human services provider.
2. An understanding of how an interdisciplinary approach that includes the study of human services, psychology and sociology together can guide and inform human service practice.
3. An ability to actually apply human services knowledge, skills and professional ethics via experiences provided in three internships.
4. An understanding of how changing socio-economic conditions today are redefining the helping professions and human services.
Your Human Services Capstone Essay should answer the question “How would you describe yourself as a human services professional?” by connecting your internship experiences to program course work. The essay should include a discussion of the following:
1. How you apply the Asset Approach in your human service practice.
2. How concepts and theories from the disciplines of human services, psychology and sociology have helped guide and inform your human service practice. (Be sure to give at least one specific example from each academic discipline.)
3. How changing socio-economic conditions today are redefining the helping professions and human services.
4. In addition to the essay you should also include a 1 page summary or abstract of the key points of your essay in your portfolio.
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Compare and contrast profit and not-for-profit hospital essay

New Hospital Proposal Case Study – Compare and contrast profit and not-for-profit hospital essay

Critical Thinking: Case Study – New Hospital Proposal

In this assignment, you will compare and contrast the legal structure and governance of a profit and not-for-profit hospital.
Also, examine the benefits and disadvantages of Public-Private partnerships.
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Write a 4-5 page report evaluating each option and provide your recommendation of the type of structure that would best serve the needs of your community.
Your report should address the following substantive requirements:

  • Describe and assess each international entity and rules it must follow.
  • Compare and contrast the three types, including advantages and disadvantages for each.
  • Argue your recommendation for your chosen structure that would best serve the needs of your community.

Your well-written report should meet the following requirements:

  • Be four to five pages in length, not including the cover or reference pages.
  • Formatted according to APA writing guidelines.
  • Provide support for your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of four scholarly articles. Two of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or lectures, but two must be external. New Hospital Proposal Case Study – Compare and contrast profit and not-for-profit hospital essay
  • Utilize the following headings to organize the content in your work:
    • Introduction
    • Description and Assessment
    • Compare and Contrast
    • Recommendation
    • Conclusion

New Hospital Proposal Case Study – Compare and contrast profit and not-for-profit hospital essay

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Promoting Health Care Quality

Project: Promoting Health Care Quality  Section 3:    
Quality Measurement and Assessment  Measuring and assessing quality provides a foundation for identifying needs for improvement, developing effective interventions, and then monitoring progress toward desired results.   In the Sadeghi, Barzi, Mikhail, and Shabot text, the authors assert that an effort to improve quality “calls for setting outcome and performance targets (goals and expectations) beginning with the end in mind, and then formulating initiatives and actions (processes) that can serve as a bridge to take the organization from its current performance to its desired performance” (p. 182).   Having this “end in mind” can provide justification for dedicating valuable resources toward the effort, and help to lay a clear, concrete path that takes the organization from uncovering gaps between current performance and evidence-based targets to actually achieving those goals.  In this section of the Course Project, you focus on what you would measure—and how you would measure it—relative to your previously identified quality improvement issue. Note: This section of the Course Project will serve as the Portfolio Assignment for this course.       Course Project: Section 3: Quality Measurement and Assessment: write a 3-5 page paper to introduce your quality improvement plan. For more details on this project, see the Week 7 Project area for specifics to include for this paper.     I have attached my paper from week 4 for the continuation of the project.     To prepare: •Review the Learning Resources. Also conduct a search of the literature related to your selected quality improvement issue and complete the Evidence Matrix (provided in this week’s Learning Resources).   •Evaluate the evidence presented in the research literature and the quality standards proposed by various organizations, including the IOM’s six aims for quality improvement.   •Based on this review and your knowledge of the organization that you have selected, determine appropriate measures and indicators of performance related to your identified quality improvement issue.   •Consider how you could gather and use historical evidence of the organization’s performance related to the quality improvement issue. Also consider methods for gathering and assessing current quantitative and qualitative data, including those currently in use by the organization (e.g., chart audit data, staff surveys, quality indicators that are monitored, observations). If possible, examine actual data to assess your selected organization’s performance related to the issue.   •Think about what, specifically, you would like to achieve related to this issue. Establish realistic, evidence-based quality performance targets.   •Analyze gap(s) between the organization’s current performance and the performance targets.   •As you do this, you may wish to create a graphic organizer/alignment chart for your own use that illustrates:   •The measures and indicators that you would evaluate   •Current and historical data related to this quality issue—either actual data or methods for how you would collect and analyze the data   •Methods for collecting and analyzing data in the future (including when you would do this)   •Realistic, evidence-based targets
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This the GCU Question for the Project

NURSING

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Daisy Hariharan
630 408 1264 ( Cell) / 630 985 4699 (home)
NRS-441V: Capstone Project
This the GCU Question for the Project
Using 800-1,000 words, discuss methods to evaluate the effectiveness of your proposed solution and variables to be assessed when evaluating project outcomes.

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Daisy Hariharan
630 408 1264 ( Cell) / 630 985 4699 (home)
NRS-441V: Capstone Project
This the GCU Question for the Project
Using 800-1,000 words, discuss methods to evaluate the effectiveness of your proposed solution and variables to be assessed when evaluating project outcomes.
Example: If you are proposing a new staffing matrix that is intended to reduce nurse turnover, improve nursing staff satisfaction, and positively impact overall delivery of care, you may decide the following methods and variables are necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of your proposed solution:
Methods:
Survey of staff attitudes and contributors to job satisfaction and dissatisfaction before and after initiating change.
Obtain turnover rates before and after initiating change.
Compare patient discharge surveys before change and after initiation of change.
Variables:
Staff attitudes and perceptions.
Patient attitudes and perceptions.
Rate of nursing staff turnover.
Develop the tools necessary to educate project participants and to evaluate project outcomes (surveys, questionnaires, teaching materials, PowerPoint slides, etc.).
Refer to the “Topic 4: Checklist.”
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.
Topic 4: Checklist
Developing an Evaluation Plan and Disseminating Evidence
Instructions:
This checklist is designed to help students organize the weekly exercises/assignments to be completed as preparation for the final, capstone project proposal. This checklist will also serve as a communication tool between students and faculty. Comments, feedback, and grading for modules 1-4 will be documented using this checklist.
Topic
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Comments / Feedback
Points
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Collaborative Decision Making Through Shared Governance

Details: Collaborative Decision Making Through Shared Governance
Attend a committee meeting in your health care organization
Attend a committee meeting in your health care organization. If you are not currently employed in a health care setting, you may elect to attend a committee meeting at another company, a community center, a local school, local chamber of commerce or other professional organization.
Observe the interactions between committee members and the process used by the committee to arrive at decisions.
In 500-750 words, describe the function of the committee and the roles of those in attendance. Describe your observations of the interactions between members of the committee and determine whether the process used to arrive at decisions is a form of shared governance.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines
In addition to your textbook, “The Interprofessional Health Care Team: Leadership and Development”. A minimum of FOUR academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.
Running head: Name of assignment 1
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Name of Assignment

XXXXMeeting( name of assignment)
GCU Student
Grand Canyon University: AMP 450-V
4/22/18
XXXX Committee Meeting
A committee meeting is defined as, “A small group of people chosen to represent a larger organization and either make decisions or collect information for it (Committee, n.d.)”. Committees are an important factor for medical facilities all over the world. This paper discusses the role of the collaborative practice committee at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the employees attending the meeting, the observation of interactions between them, and shared governance.
Functions of the Committee and Role of Attendees
Committees consist of employee participation in decision-making and a team work approach to decrease errors (Amirabadi, Maleki, Salehi, & Watankhah, 2016). The collaborative practice committee at XXXX Hospital meets on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss topics with staff on how to improve the unit. The function of the committee is to present topics such as falls, staff turnover, patient satisfaction, medication errors, and new information. Members of the unit attending the meeting have the ability to voice their opinions, questions, and concerns on how to go about changing and improving the unit. If needed, attendees will vote on new practices on the unit.
Personal Observation of Interactions
At the collaborative practice meeting, there were four main speakers, one manager, the clinical educator, the director, two respiratory therapist representatives, and over twenty floor staff including nurses, monitor tech, certified nursing assistants, and health unit coordinators. The collaborative practice president and vice president presented on the main scheduled topics and asked for audience feedback. Multiple staff joined in the conversation, some presenting additional issues to address. Employees took turns asking questions and adding to the conversation. At the end of the meeting, the two collaborative practice chairs spoke of surveys, when the next meeting would be, and where the next meeting would be.
Decisions of Shared Governance
Shared governance is a model that was introduced to improve the nurse work environment, satisfaction, and retention. The model was created to implement core values and beliefs that the professional nursing practice embraces while achieving quality care (Anthony, 2004). In the collaborative practice meeting, staff were able to ask questions, input their thoughts, present concerns, listen, and add to the overall conversation. In assessing the meeting to determine if shared governance was a factor, this writer believe that it was a part of the meeting. The reason being is because nurses with different roles and experience met to converse about how to make the cardiac unit a better place not only for patients, but staff as well.
Conclusion
Committees are an important aspect in medical organizations. They assist in breaking down issues in meetings by presenting them to staff. The meetings then accumulate information from staff members that are concerned, have questions, or simply want to place input. Meetings at Aspirus proudly uses shared governance because it is a vital role in committee meetings to help nurses feel that they are heard.

References

Amirabadi, H., Maleki, M., Salehi, M., & Watankhah, S. (2016, March 8). An Exploration of the Role of Hospital Committees to Enhance Productivity. Retrieved from US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4804034/
Anthony, M. (2004, January). Shared Governance Models: The Theory, Practice, and Evidence. Retrieved from The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing: http://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Volume92004/No1Jan04/SharedGovernanceModels.aspx
Committee. (n.d.). Retrieved from Cambridge Dictionary: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/committee

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the revival of nursing theory

 REVIEW THE FOLLOWING JOURNAL ARTICLE THAT DISCUSSES THE REVIVAL OF NURSING

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 Review the following journal article that discusses the revival of nursing theory as a key component to nursing care.
In a 2-3 page paper, create your own holistic nursing theory or model. You may adapt portions or blend components from existing theories/models (please make sure to cite sources). Include your definitions of Person, Nursing, Environment, and Health.
APA format
Article attached
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper

Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper
Details:
Prepare this assignment as a 1,500-1,750 word paper using the instructor feedback from the Topic 1, 2, and 3 assignments and the guidelines below.
PICOT Statement
Revise the PICOT statement you wrote in the Topic 1 assignment.
The final PICOT statement will provide a framework for your capstone project (the project students must complete during their final course in the RN-BSN program of study).
Research Critiques
In the Topic 2 and Topic 3 assignments you completed a qualitative and quantitative research critique. Use the feedback you received from your instructor on these assignments to finalize the critical analysis of the study by making appropriate revisions. Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper.
The completed analysis should connect to your identified practice problem of interest that is the basis for your PICOT statement.
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Refer to “Research Critique Guidelines.” Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative in the structure of a formal paper.
Proposed Evidence-Based Practice Change
Discuss the link between the PICOT statement, the research articles, and the nursing practice problem you identified. Include relevant details and supporting explanation and use that information to propose evidence-based practice changes.
Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Please refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper
Quantitative Study
Churchill M , et al. (n.d.).  – PubMed – NCBI. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10218187. Using a therapy dog to alleviate the agitation and desocialization of people with Alzheimer’s disease. A Matched Case–Control Trial. Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper.
Background of Study
According to the The Alzheimer’s Association there has been an  estimated number of  4 million individuals suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease, also known as AD, and by 2050, this static  will continue to grow to an estimated 14 million (Alzheimer’s Association, 1998).  These figures are an indication that the care for those affected by AD will place a burden on health resources with the burden only expected to grow over time.  To counter the expected burden, it is projected that medical care should be focused on addressing the neuropsychiatric symptoms that include anxiety, apathy, depression, and agitation. These symptoms are chronically present in all patients and only worsen over time. Previously, psychotropic medication was used to address these symptoms. Nonetheless, evaluations show that these medication have little effect on the symptoms, and no effect on the quality of life often times resulting in the patient being lethargic along with little interaction in life and or family members at all.   AD is a neurological disorder that presents as a slow, progressive disorder that over time will lead the individual to experience a decrease in cognitive function exacerbated by impairments in memory, reasoning, abstraction, and personality (Manor, 1991). Based on this awareness, pet therapy along with other alternative methods, such as music therapy is proposed as a psychosocial intervention that could achieve the desired goal of addressing the neuropsychiatric symptoms of AD and dementia while improving the quality of life. As such, the present study evaluates usefulness of proposed therapies as mentioned to show improved patient outcomes as well as quality of life.  Even though it has been considered that  AD is a disease that affects only the elderly, it has been diagnosed in younger people (Alzheimer’s Association, 1998).  The cause of AD, even in today’s time with advanced technology is still unknown.  Secondary to the effect of this disease on the normal brain activity can often times result in the patient experiencing late afternoon symptoms, referred to as Sundowners. Behavioral changes that are associated with sundown syndrome include restlessness and verbal behavior (Evans, 1987); confusion; aimless wandering; paranoia; agitation; and aggressive behavior, such as hitting, kicking, and biting directed toward staff, family, or other patients that will take place during evening hours. Agitated patients often display symptoms such as uncooperative routines, that results in difficulties for the staff caring for the patient. The tendencies of these aggressive behaviors may lead the patient to have feelings of seclusion, loneliness, and fear, resulting in increased aggressive behaviors. Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper.
Methods of Study
An experimental and repeated measure design utilized that was used for this study. The subjects were recorded under two random ordered conditions both with and without the dog present, being aware that this research project was approved through the Institutional Review Board and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Eligibility to be involved in the study included a diagnosis of AD or a related disorder such as Dementia, residence in a special-care unit, display of agitated behavior in the evening hours, no allergies to dogs or bad experiences with them, consent from the legally authorized representative person/persons.
There were three extended care facilities with special-care units in the Midwest that consisted of individuals with AD or a related disorder. Each of these facilities held 20 to 35 residents on the unit, and each unit had a common area (lounge) where residents congregated for the day. Those studied consisted of twenty-eight individuals to include 21 women, 7 men.  Each of those involved in the study were also noted to be caucasian with a mean age of 83 and older, all with different levels of severity of the disease. Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper.
Results of Study
The presence of the therapy dog showed nothing less than encouraging results that included verbalizations, smiles, looks, leans, and tactile contact. The importance of looks and smiles could be considered as an indication of happiness and interest, as well as the importance of touch displaying a nonverbal approach to communication. When considering this aspect, one must consider the importance of touch even in those that do not suffer from a disease.  Companionship, touch, and the feelings of affection is necessary in all elements of physical and mental health regardless of age, race, gender, or even those suffering from disease. Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper.
Ethical Considerations
The study mentions that ethical approval for the research was sought from all affiliated institutions after extensive consultation throughout the research process.  The approval was based upon that the study showed no harm to those that were involved in the study and adequate actions had been undertaken to ensure that the participants as well as the animals were protected. In addition, it mentions that there was a requirement for informed consent that was signed by the participants to show that they were aware of the research intentions and consented to participate. Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper.
Conclusion
There is much to be learned about the best treatment for those that suffer from such a sad and deteriorating disease known as Alzheimer’s and Dementia especially knowing that there is rarely early detection and no know cure.  Family members are often times found to be at a loss and only searching for ways to bring their loved ones back to who they used to be.  Even in our worse state, it is simply amazing how a simple thing such as touch, feelings of love and security can make all the difference in the world to a bad day.  This study showed that the presence of a therapy dog did improve socialization and decreased agitation in persons with AD or a related disorder during sundown hours. These changes, however, were found to be unrelated to the severity of the disease process.  With this being said, the results are valuable to nursing practitioners since they show a clear correlation between those that suffer from AD and dementia and that with the use of pet and other alternative methods such as music therapy are under review so that nurses will have evidence to support proposals for development of pet, music and possible other therapy programs. Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Research Critiques and PICOT Statement Final Draft Assignment Benchmark Essay Paper

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Examples of ethical dilemmas in nursing essays

Examples of ethical dilemmas in nursing essays
Scenario 1: Medical coding in a physician’s practice
Imagine you work in a high-pressure cardiology physician’s office and you are one of two medical coders. Your supervisor is very focused on the greatest reimbursement to satisfy revenue projections for the practice. As a result, you are asked to “up-code” billing. How can the pressure of acquiring the maximum repayment for services lead to manipulating or falsifying documentation?
Scenario 2: Administration of patient medications in the hospital setting
Imagine you are a new graduate nurse working nights on a busy medical unit. You just received a new patient who needs to be admitted to your unit and you just finished medicating a patient with a narcotic injection with a dose greater than ordered. Clearly understanding medication errors may lead to patient injury and even death, explain why a clinician may choose not to report the incident.
Scenario 3: Not hiring a qualified individual because of discrimination
Imagine you are a new human resources director in a nonprofit organization and have been pressured not to hire Middle Eastern candidates by the organization’s CEO. In the United States, discrimination against people based on their ethnicity, race, or cultural orientation is strictly forbidden under federal and state laws. Ethical discrimination may result in the breeding of ill feelings at work, as well as reduced productivity. To eliminate these ramifications, organizations need to put forth increased effort in curbing ethical discrimination in the employment sector. What are some interventions organizations can put in place to prevent discrimination?
Write a 150- to 350-word response for each ethical scenario. Include a title page with your name and your responses.
Format your assignment according to APA guidelines. Include a title page, an introduction, headings, in text citations, a conclusion and a separate reference page.

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