Sign Up Now
Get instant access to over 1 million+ study documents
OR
Already registered? click here to login
By creating your account, you agree to our terms of service, privacy policy and student honor code.
Collaborative Learning Community
Evidence Hierarchy Pyramid
Each of these studies had strengths that should be mentioned:
(1) Jefferies, et al. (2012) -- This study contained information about safety in relation to information transfer through collaboration between nurses that was sound specifically regarding oral transfer of information and the variables that can affect effective information transfer.
(2) Jukkula, et al. (2012) -- This study set out a clinical microsystem framework for improving information transfer between nurses at shift change.
(3) Friesen, et al. (nd) - This study covered the various factors affecting the passing of instructions between nurse at shift change in what was an overview of literature in this area of inquiry.
(4) Chapman (2009) -- This study encourages nursing staff to effectuate change through their own actions.
(5) Evans, et al. (2012) -- This study relates the development and evaluation of an intervention which took the information exchange between nursing shift to the patient's bedside.
II. Thematic Analysis
(1) Thematic Analysis for: Friesen, et al. (nd) Chapter 34: Handoffs: Implications for Nurses. Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses: Vol. 2.
A. Substantive
This article has a strong pattern of evidence and relates observed effects
B. Theoretical
This article lacks theoretical bases for findings
C. Generalizability
This article shows generalizability and transferability across various cultures and in different country settings.
D. Historical
There...
Researcher
The research reviewed in this study is prominent research that is multi-cultural in nature.
(2) Thematic Analysis of: Jukkala, A. et al. (2012) Developing a Standardized Tool to Improve nurse Communication During Shift Report. Journal of Nursing Care Quality. July-Sept. 2012.
A. Substantive Pattern of Evidence
There is sufficient evidence set out in this study.
B. Theoretical
This study sets out a theoretical framework to guide the study.
C. Generalizability/Transferability
The communication method set out in this study is such that can be easily transferred to nurses in any institution.
D. Historical
This study lacks in a sound historical account of nurse communication at shift change.
E. Researcher
The researchers in this study were in the Southern United States.
(3) Thematic Analysis of: Jefferies, D. et al. (2012) Comparing Written and Oral Approaches to Clinical Reporting in Nursing. Contemporary Nurse (2012) 42(1): 129 -- 138.
A. Substantive Pattern of Evidence
There is sufficient evidence established in this study.
B. Theoretical
The theoretical framework in this study is somewhat weak.
C. Generalizability/Transferability
Because the research in this study was taken from various institutions, locations, and different practices the information is transferable and appropriate for generalization across many practice settings.
D. Historical
The study…
Bibliography
Chapman, KB (2009) Improving Communication Among Nurses, Patients, and Physicians. American Journal of Nursing, 21-25.
Evans, D. et al. (2012) Bedside Shift-to-Shift Nursing Report: Implementation and Outcomes. MedSurg Nursing. Sept -- Oct. 2012. Vol. 21, No. 5.
Friesen, et al. (nd) Chapter 34: Handoffs: Implications for Nurses. Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses: Vol. 2.
Jefferies, D. et al. (2012) Comparing Written and Oral Approaches to Clinical Reporting in Nursing. Contemporary Nurse (2012) 42(1): 129 -- 138.
Roanoke County School System Faculty and Staff's Perceptions Regarding the Use of Web-Based Professional Development Educational Thesis Implications for Improvement of Practice Introduction (could be longer. Include mandatory teacher ongoing certification standards) Ongoing staff development has long been a vital part of the educational environment. It is the means by which the faculty and staff of a school system are kept current in educational trends, technologies and philosophies. In a diverse society, social
3.4 Finally, I am interested in whether or not there is a trickle-down effect from leftist or rightist politics style at the provincial and federal levels. 1.3 Objectives 1.3.1 There are two major objectives for this research. The first is to compare the level of motivation among secondary school teachers under the Vancouver British Columbia School District in Canada by their socio-demographic and organizational factors. My hypothesis in advance of investigating this is
Companies such as XYZ Widget Corporation are well situated to take advantage of burgeoning markets in developing nations, particularly in Asia and Africa. 2. XYZ can grow its business by expanding its operations to certain developing nations in ways that profit the company as well as the impoverished regions that are involved, particularly when marketing efforts are coordinated with nongovernmental organizations operating in the region. 3. Several constraints and challenges must
Pharmaceutical industries have to operate in an environment that is highly competitive and subject to a wide variety of internal and external constraints. In recent times, there has been an increasing trend to reduce the cost of operation while competing with other companies that manufacture products that treat similar afflictions and ailments. The complexities in drug research and development and regulations have created an industry that is subject to intense
66). Furthermore, social software will only increase in importance in helping organizations maintain and manage their domains of knowledge and information. When networks are enabled and flourish, their value to all users and to the organization increases as well. That increase in value is typically nonlinear, where some additions yield more than proportionate values to the organization (McCluskey and Korobow, 2009). Some of the key characteristics of social software applications
advanced practice nursing that provides framework for job description of primary adult nurse practitioner. Introduction-- definition of advanced practice nursing Advanced practice nursing itself is popularly known as a concept that embraces three dynamics: 1. The specialization or provision of care for a specific population of patients with complex and usually unpredictable health needs; 2. The possession of knowledge, skills, and research that exceeds the traditional scope of nursing practice and