...The Research of Medical Marijuana: A literature Review One of the most controversial subjects not only in health care but also in the United States right now is medical marijuana. The subject of marijuana is not new to the U.S but medical marijuana is just beginning to evolve. Medical marijuana also referred to as cannabis, is meant to be a form of medical therapy to treat certain diseases and alleviate symptoms. According to a current research, “Cannabis has been used to reduce nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy and AIDS and to treat pain and muscle spasticity” (Werner, 2012) Since July 31st 2014 there are now 23 legal medical marijuana states and also DC. As many people know, Illinois has just joined on the medical marijuana bandwagon and legalized it in 2013. Becoming a nurse, the use of medical marijuana is going to keep growing and there is still a large amount of research and studies to be done on the subject. Efficacy and safety of medical marijuana in selected neurologic disorders Researches Koppel, Brust, Fife, Bronstein, Youssof, Gronseth, and Gloss came together to focus on how medical marijuana would affect people with neurologic disorders. The main purpose in this study is to determine the efficiency of medical marijuana in several neurologic conditions. One of the most common neurologic disorders seen is multiple sclerosis; which is an autoimmune disease that affects a person’s brain and spinal cord. (Koppel, et. al, 2013) Key points The question the authors...
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...Journal of School Nursing http://jsn.sagepub.com/ Literature Reviews as a Research Strategy Julia Muennich Cowell The Journal of School Nursing 2012 28: 326 DOI: 10.1177/1059840512458666 The online version of this article can be found at: http://jsn.sagepub.com/content/28/5/326 Published by: http://www.sagepublications.com On behalf of: National Association of School Nurses Additional services and information for The Journal of School Nursing can be found at: Email Alerts: http://jsn.sagepub.com/cgi/alerts Subscriptions: http://jsn.sagepub.com/subscriptions Reprints: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsReprints.nav Permissions: http://www.sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav >> Version of Record - Sep 25, 2012 What is This? Downloaded from jsn.sagepub.com by guest on August 26, 2013 Editorial The Journal of School Nursing 28(5) 326-327 ª The Author(s) 2012 Reprints and permission: sagepub.com/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/1059840512458666 http://jsn.sagepub.com Literature Reviews as a Research Strategy Literature reviews have long been important strategies to assess the state of the science. As early as 1993, Broome (1993) recommended literature reviews as a strategy to assist in the development of concepts. Many graduate students in nursing and other sciences learn about synthesizing literature throughout their academic programs using a variety of guides including Cooper’s (1998) Synthesizing Research: A Guide for Literature Reviews as a common reference...
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...us/question_des/NRS-433VWeek3ResearchCritiquePart1/2854 contact us at: help@mindblows.us NRS-433V Week 3 Research Critique, Part 1 Introduction to Nursing Research – Theory, Design, and Sampling Prepare a critical analysis of a qualitative study focusing on the problem statement, study purpose, research question, literature review, and theoretical framework. This can be one of the selected articles from your previous literature review or a new peer-reviewed article. The completed analysis should be 1,000-1,250 words and should connect to your identified practice problem of interest. Refer to "Research Critique Part 1." Questions under each heading should be addressed as a narrative, in the structure of a formal paper. 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. NRS-433V Week 3 Research Critique, Part 1 To purchase this tutorial visit here: http://mindsblow.us/question_des/NRS-433VWeek3ResearchCritiquePart1/2854 contact us at: help@mindblows.us NRS-433V Week 3 Research Critique, Part 1 Introduction to Nursing Research – Theory, Design, and Sampling Prepare a critical analysis of a qualitative study focusing on the problem statement, study purpose, research question, literature review, and theoretical framework. This can be one of the selected articles from your previous literature review or a new peer-reviewed article. The completed analysis should be 1,000-1,250 words and should connect to your...
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...us/question_des/NRS-433VWeek5-Evidence-BasedPracticePresentation-HealthcareAssociatedInfections/2856 contact us at: help@mindblows.us NRS-433V Week 5 - Evidence-Based Practice Presentation - Healthcare Associated Infections NRS-433V Week 5 - Evidence-Based Practice Presentation - Healthcare Associated Infections [12 Slides + Speaker Notes] This is a CLC assignment. Choose a nursing problem from your current practice setting, and identify a possible solution to that problem. Conduct a search of the literature related to this problem. Analyze and critically appraise evidence-based literature to support the solution to the identified problem. A minimum of (5) articles must be identified. This may include guidelines from the National Guideline Clearinghouse, Joanna Briggs Institute, or a review from the Cochrane Database of Systematic Review. Prepare a 10-minute (8-10 slides; no larger than 5 MB) PowerPoint presentation related to the problem, evidence appraisal, and practice implications. Include the following components into the presentation: 1. Present the nursing practice problem with the PICOT question. 2. Discuss your appraisal of the literature that addresses the problem. 3. Present the proposed practice changes from an integration of the findings. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located...
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...questions Molly Faust University of Tennessee- College of Nursing The purpose of this paper is to analyze and critique the research study conducted by Hersch et al. (2016). This study is about stress in the nursing occupation. The independent variables, clearly stated in the title, are the web-based program (BREATHE) and stress, and the dependent variables are nurse burnout and patient care. The population tested were nurses. The researchers were analyzing the effects of a web-based program (BREATHE) designed to relieve stress in nurses. If web-based programs are effective, then these can be used as an intervention to decrease stress among nurses. Problem, Purpose, Hypotheses, Research Questions The problem of stress within the nursing occupation was clearly stated in the beginning of the background section. It is clear because they list all the stresses with nursing, and there have been several studies conducted over the past 25 years on this topic. They began the background section very broad by identifying that nursing stress is prevalent and that many studies have been done over the past several years, but they ended the section by narrowing down their specific focus to web-based program (BREATHE) helping to relieve nursing stress. This problem is significant because all nurses experience stress, and when nurses are stressed patient care can be compromised. Nurse burnout can be an unfortunate outcome of nursing stress. This web-based program offers the nurses an opportunity...
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...article critique: Testing a Model of Post‐Stroke Exercise Behavior Title This article was authored by Shaughnessy, Resnick and Macko, and published in the Rehabilitation Nursing journal in 2006. The title of the research article is clear, accurate and unambiguous and also includes the authors’ information to qualify their creativity and integrity to publish the article. The title is of appropriate length, and identifies to the readers the purpose of the study. Besides, the researchers’ Shaughnessy, Resnick and Macko (2006) have high education qualifications, although the article lacks substantial information on their qualification for their degree of knowledge and experience to conduct such research. Abstract The abstract of the article offers a succinct overview of the study problem, to feature the high incidence of disability resulting from stroke among older Americans (Shaughnessy et al., 2006). In addition, the abstract incorporates the key elements of research such as the problem of the research, sample, research methodology and preview of the findings and recommendations of the research. Introduction Notably, the introduction is very scanty and fails to adequately identify the aim, objectives and hypothesis of the research to reflect the information provided in the literature review. Statement of the problem The purpose...
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...Abstract: Aim: To search and critically review research literature, concerning management and technique of compression bandaging. Background: Compression bandaging is required for venous leg ulcers, which is due to damage and loss of skin above the ankle that is the result of a problem with the veins in the leg. Although leg ulcers are not a life-threatening condition, it can have considerable effects, not only on health, but also on the quality of life, self-esteem and healthcare cost. Method: Extended literature review, to extrapolate best available evidence, in order to address the focus question. Computerised and manual searches of previous literature were used; refining searches by means of constantly re-evaluating inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Eight (8) articles were decided upon, seven (7) of which were quantitative and one (1) which was qualitative in design. Two main themes emerged from these articles, that of management strategies for leg ulcers and technique of applying compression bandages. Recommendations: Episodes of venous ulceration can be reduced with management strategies, such as graduated compression therapy with comprehensive technique. However, without further education for nurses and patients towards compression therapy, venous ulceration will prolong and management strategies will fail. Conclusion: Knowledge of compression bandaging technique needs to be increased through further training/education. ...
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...Systematic Review NUR/518 University of Phoenix Systematic Review The purpose of a systematic review is to attempt to find, evaluate and synthesize high quality research relevant to the research question. A systematic review uses carefully developed data collection and sampling procedures that are put in place in advance as a protocol. (Polit, 2012). A systematic review must contain the following: a clear inclusion and exclusion criteria, an explicit search strategy, systematic coding and analysis of included studies, and a meta-analysis if possible. (Hemingway & Brereton, 2009). Systematic reviews are conducted by nurse researchers to avoid reaching incorrect or misleading conclusions that could arise from a biased study. Systematic reviews are perceived by many as the cornerstone of evidence-based practice. (Polit, 2012). The issue of concern that this article addresses is “to systematically evaluate nurse working conditions and to review the literature dealing with their association with patient outcomes.” (Bae, 2011). “The aim of this study is to fulfill two objectives: a systematic evaluation of nurse working conditions and a review of the literature dealing with the association between nurse working conditions and patient outcomes. The innovative review of research on working conditions focused on the relationships between nurse working conditions and patient outcomes.” (Bae, 2011). The author of this systematic review, Dr. Sung-Hei Bae, is currently...
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...lanthorn7@aol.com University of Phoenix online Student’s Phone E-mail UOPX Campus 122 Saint Christopher Drive Ashland, Kentucky 41101 (606-836-0202) Ashland Bellefonte Cancer Center (ABCC) Michelle Brown contact person Practicum Site Name Practicum Address, City, State, Zip No practicum projects can be approved if they are based in Maryland, Tennessee, or Washington State, USA. No RN MSN mentors can be approved if they live and/or work in Maryland, Tennessee, or Washington State, USA. Stephanie Johnson EdD©, MSN,RN Morehead State University 150 University Boulevard Morehead, Ky 40351 Mentor’s Name and Educational Credentials Mentor’s Agency (Minimum of RN MSN required) Clinical Nursing Instructor 606-836-0202 sj.johnson@moreheadstate.edu Mentor’s Job Title Mentor’s Phone E-mail Maryland, Tennessee, and Washington, USA Students Students cannot complete ground-based clinical hours within the states of Maryland, Tennessee, or Washington, USA. Residents of these states must contact their instructor for further direction. |Practicum Goal: | |To analyze, develop, implement, and evaluate an educational learning curriculum for staff that increases their knowledge and addresses the current evidence based practice...
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...Description of Evidence Evidence 1: The first piece of evidence demonstrating the criteria related to critical thinking is a concept analysis paper written on the topic of Critical Thinking in Nursing, completed for NUSC 5003, Theory in Nursing, in the Spring Semester of 2015 (Appendix A). The purpose of this paper was to expand on the interpretations of critical thinking including the analysis of the characteristics or qualities of critical thinking in nursing based on selected literature reviews from multiple disciplines using the Walker and Avant model. Incorporates multiple perspectives in the advanced practice learning process (i.e. diverse ways of thinking, roles). In this paper, I analyzed diverse concepts of critical thinking by...
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...How Does Mandatory or Voluntary Overtime Affect the Quality of Patient Care? Pam Glasper Beaumont Hospital Wayne How Does Mandatory or Voluntary Overtime Affect the Quality of Patient Care? Registered Nurses (RNs) constitute an integral part of the patient care and recovery process. To many patients, nurses are the health care professionals they see most often. Additionally, patients seeking care in outpatient clinics may not be aware of the number of hours nurses work. However, short stay and long stay patients see the same nurses over many shifts. What they may not realize is how many hours RNs work in a given 24-hour period to provide continuous patient care. According to Bae (2012a), a 2004 research study found that “43% of U.S. RNs worked more than 40 hours per week and about 9% worked more than 60 hours per week” (p. 205). In most instances RNs work overtime to alleviate staff shortages in their units. According to Bae (2012b), staff shortage in hospitals is not a new phenomenon and many researchers in health care system contend that such chronic shortage of nurses has a direct and negative impact on patient care (Bae, 2010; Bae, 2012b, Bae, Brewer, & Faan, 2012). For example, in several of her research articles, Bae (2010, 2012a, & 2012b) cited several research articles where researchers have found that the long hours worked by RNs are at the root of many adverse patient outcomes. Anecdotal evidence should suggest that anyone working long hours over an extended...
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...METHODOLOGY The objective of this chapter is to define nursing research, analyse methods of research and outline methodological process used to find articles on which to base this extended literature review. In this hypothesis, the reason for literature review is to ascertain whether or not gastric banding is an effective treatment for obesity in young adults as measured by physical functioning. The research process is the step-by-step procedure of developing research paper (Boje, 2001). It normally consists of following stages: detection of the research problem; preparation of search plan; searching and assessing the literature; data collection and evaluation; formulating a research design; and presenting the research findings (Cormack, 1996). The ability of nurses and other health care professionals to locate and identify existing literature on a relevant topic is an essential nursing skill (Burns & Grove, 2003). The sources where they can gain and expand research knowledge from may include personal or specialist experiences and clinical procedures and guidelines (Eccles & Mason, 2001). Before they can be made assessable to health care workers, guidelines and procedures are required to go through rigorous process of dissemination, before they can be made assessable to health care workers to be used in practice (Craig & Smith, 2007). Some of the organisations responsible for underwriting and implementation of clinical guidelines into clinical practice...
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...Caring for Inmate-Patients: A Review of the Literature Caring for Inmate-Patients In 2010, approximately one in every 27 adults (2.8 million) in the United States was behind bars according to a report from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC), 2012. Maintaining a safe and secure environment is the most important mission of correctional facilities - not healthcare. Correctional nurses are challenged to provide inmate healthcare services in a caring relationship that promotes wellness, restores health, and facilitates healing. A great deal has been written by nursing theorists regarding a caring attitude, and that it is fundamental to the nurse’s role. No other health care setting presents such limitations to nurses’ free expression of caring. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a review of the literature on how nurses balance the culture of security and the culture of care while delivering health care to inmate-patients in a correctional setting. Analysis It is well documented in the nursing literature that nursing care for prisoners is both complicated and conflicting. These findings clearly stated that the experiences of caring for inmate-patients vary greatly from that of any other health care setting. Both the infrastructure of a prison coupled with its restrictive security element, directly affects how the health care of inmate-patients is delivered. This is in direct correlation with the findings of Mathis & Schoenly, 2008; Muse...
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...UNDERSTANDING EVIDENCE - BASED NURSING | Evidence-based Literature Search and Review on Interruptions during Drug Rounds | Cohort: March 2010 | | Student ID: | | Word count: 3292 Additional Module 1 | It is generally accepted that evidence-based practice (EBP) is the way forward in contemporary nursing. It provides the rationale behind nursing practice and allows for the delivery of optimal nursing care. Evidence-Based Nursing (EBN) involves the process of researching and implementing proven evidence in providing better patient care and is crucial as the role of the nurse is ever expanding (Banning, 2005). This essay will demonstrate that as a student nurse, the author has gained the necessary skills to conduct an evidence-based literature search and review and implement that knowledge into practice. Starting with a brief discussion on EBN it will go on to identify a suitable research question. During a placement on a medical ward the author noticed that nurses experienced many interruptions whilst conducting medication rounds and this review will consider ways to minimise interruptions and thus improve patient safety. Using the PICO acronym a suitable research question was formulated, ‘do interruptions during medication rounds increase the drugs administration errors made by nurses?’ A short description of the literature search is given and a summary of findings is presented in tabular form. Five original articles were selected and one chosen to critically...
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...Research Critique, Part 1: Hospital Nurse Staffing and Patient Mortality, Nurse Burnout, and Job Dissatisfaction Grand Canyon University: NRS-433V 06-04-2016 PROBLEM STATEMENT: The broad research problem leading to this study is the belief that nursing shortage in facilities leads to patient safety issues. The review of available literature on this topic shows strong evidence that lower nurse staffing levels in hospitals are associated with worse patient outcomes. Some of these outcomes include very high patient to nurse ratio, fatigue for nurses leading to costly medical mistakes, social environment, nursing staff attrition from the most affected facilities. The study specifically attempts to find a way to understand how nurse staffing levels has an impact on patient outcomes and nurse retention in hospital practice. Purpose d Research Questions: With one of the most critical steps being the determination of the problem that will be studied in the research process. (Nieswiadomy, 2008, p.45). Linda H. Aiken et al states the research question as 1. Determine the association between patient-to-nurse ratio and patient mortality 2. Determine the association between patient-to-nurse ratio and failure-to-rescue (deaths following complications) among surgical patients 3. Determine the association between patient-to-nurse ratio and nurse retention/attrition. 4. Determine the association between patient-to-nurse and the facts that contributed to the stress...
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