RESEARCH PAPER Rapid intervention and treatment zone: Redesigning nursing services to meet increasing emergency department demandijn_1986 60..67 Julie Considine RN RM BN GradDipNurs(AcuteCare) MNurs PhD FRCNA Senior Research Fellow‚ Deakin University—Northern Health Clinical Partnership‚ c/- School of Nursing and Midwifery‚ Deakin University‚ Burwood‚ Victoria‚ Australia Elspeth Lucas RN BN(Hons) Registered Nurse‚ Emergency Department/Research Fellow Deakin University—Northern Health Clinical
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Corneal Ulcer (Introduction) The eye is one of the vital organs in a human being. As seen on figure 1‚ the eye is composed of many different parts and function. The cornea is a clear covering over the colored iris and the pupil of the eye. The function of cornea is to help focus light on the retina and protect the iris‚ lens‚ etc. so that the eye can see. The cornea is best to compare with a standard contact lens. Although‚ the function of a cornea is to protect from harmful microorganisms
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How peptic ulcers develop Peptic ulcers develop when the protective layer of the stomach or the lining of the intestine is broken down. When this occurs‚ the stomach’s digestive fluids‚ which contain hydrochloric acid and an enzyme called pepsin‚ can damage the intestine as well as the stomach (webmd). Ulcers tend to occur in all age ranges‚ but specifically in males in their early to late sixties. Inflammatory drugs may contribute to the cause of developing a peptic ulcer‚ these drugs block
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RESEARCH CRITIQUE Research Critique of Adherence to Walking or Stretching‚ and Risk of Preeclampsia in Sedentary Pregnant Women Ana H. Corona Western University of Health Sciences CGN 5306: Biostatistics and Epidemiology August 1‚ 2009 Research Critique of “Adherence to Walking or Stretching‚ and Risk of Preeclampsia in Sedentary Pregnant Women” Introduction This paper is to critique a study of adherence to walking or stretching during pregnancy in high risk women who were sedentary
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Research Article Critique Tonya L. Smith‚ RN Liberty University NUR 225 Research Article Critique The title of the research article I chose to critique is from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. “Hypertension‚ orthostatic-hypotension‚ and the risk of falls in a community-dwelling elderly population: The maintenance of balance‚ independent living‚ intellect‚ and zest in the elderly Boston study”; this title fits well with the content presented in the research article. The
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Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers Nicole Navarro Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers Gastric and duodenal ulcers are both fall into the category of peptic ulcer disease and can be defined as “a break‚ or ulceration‚ in the protective mucosal lining of the lower esophagus‚ stomach‚ or duodenum”(Dudley-Brown & Huether‚ 2012‚ p. 903). Increased secretion of gastrin and gastric acid can cause gastric and duodenal ulcers to form. Some contributing factors that may lead to ulcers include infection of
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MODULE 2: RESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE Vandana G. Kotapally Grand Canyon University: SPE 557 04/25/2012 Abstract Causes of dyslexia or reading disabilities have been hotly debated by researchers and educators. Knowledge regarding the causes of reading disabilities is important as they define the strategies that will used to help students with dyslexia learn. Dyslexia is caused by differences in the information processing patterns of learning disability students. Language and phonological skills
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Research Article Critique The objective of this study which was conducted by two professors at Witchita State University‚ Cathleen A. Lewandowski and Twyla J. Hill was to evaluate whether social and emotional supports influenced the successful completion of drug treatment amongst women. The study was conducted in a non-profit agency which provided comprehensive drug abuse treatment in programs that were specifically designed for women. Although the facility in which the study took place was
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upon “Does the assessment of risk factors prevent the development of pressure ulcers in hospitalised patients.” I will be discussing and analysing my questions and findings from reliable‚ current‚ valid and trustworthy sources found within five articles based on the subject of pressure ulcers. All articles are based on quantitative research undertaken. “From the findings of a good‚ current‚ reliable‚ valid or trustworthy research is the basis for maintaining high standards of care and all nurses must
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Running head: RESEARCH CRITIQUE‚ PART 2: CRITIQUE OF QUANTITATIVE Research Critique‚ Part 2: Critique of Quantitative Research Article Debra Benton Grand Canyon University Introduction to Nursing Research NRS 433V August 26‚ 2012 Research Critique‚ Part 2: Critique of Quantitative Research Article The population who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often experience daytime drowsiness and are at risk for ischemic heart disease‚ arrhythmias‚ hypertension‚ and other vascular
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