NSG 3029 Week 2 Discussion Questions
NSG 3029 Week 2 Discussion Questions
Discussion
Question 1
Based on
the following titles of research studies, identify what you believe to be the
methodology, design, and rationale of the studies. You also need to provide a
rationale for your assertions.
Exploring
the rate of seasonal-pattern depression in an Inuit community
Democracy
in America
The
relationship between compassion fatigue and burnout among critical care nurses
Two drugs
for Alzheimer’s show promise
Evaluating
technology with student success
Factors
that influence weight control among women
The meaning
of living with brain injury and stroke 10 years after the injury
Exploring
the beliefs of healing among Aborigines
Discussion
Question 2
Use the
South University Online Library to research workforce issues and patient
safety. Select one of the suggested references listed below.
Based on
your research, select an article and complete the following tasks:
Identify
and describe the research problems, purpose, objectives, and hypothesis of the
research.
Evaluate
the credibility and validity of the study.
The workforce of any health care organization is vital to its continued survival, but a highly competent and committed workforce is vital to its success. The evidence is clear: employees influence not only the financial performance of the organization, but also the safety and quality of the clinical care provided to patients. Health care organizations must understand these important linkages and have in place corporate strategies to manage workforce issues with a systems focus that ensures excellent leadership and operational processes, a healthy culture, and optimum patient outcomes. New levels of knowledge, resources, and implementation are needed to move health care in the United States to the next level of quality performance. Staff satisfaction and retention should be at the heart of the clinical improvement strategies. Such an approach will allow organizations to cope and thrive in an environment of workforce shortages and increasing consumer demand for quality. To quote Robert Waller, MD, of the Mayo Clinic, “The goal is the best care for every patient, every day. Our patients deserve nothing less.