This is a qualitative study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of a lifestyle behavioral intervention to increase physical activity among patients with moderate to severe COPD. (Wortz‚ K. 2012) 54 patients of age 45 or older were randomly selected from April 2010 through January 2011 using a patient registry database with a coded diagnosis of COPD along with physician referrals. Data collection consisted
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This qualitative phenomenological study uses several interview questions to help the Researcher better understand the lived experiences‚ cultural relevant beliefs‚ and barriers of Hispanic Male students pursuing a higher education at a community college in South Texas. Hull and Hinckley (2007‚ p. 7) argued that “there are many opportunities for Americans to make a good living; however‚ they do not reach their potential because of barriers”. Some of these barriers can include‚ but are not limited
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1 Family and Community Health Research Group‚ School of Nursing and Midwifery‚ University of Western Sydney‚ and 2Faculty of Nursing‚ Midwifery and Health‚ University of Technology‚ Sydney‚ New South Wales‚ Australia ABSTRACT: In this qualitative study‚ the experiences of a small cohort of registered nurses (RN) during the first 2 years of mental health employment were documented. A total of 13 semistructured interviews were completed from within a specialist mental health setting. Eleven issues
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Research Review: A Qualitative Study of Patient Needs and Preferences at Discharge following an AMI Grand Canyon University NRS 433 V February 26‚ 2011 Research Review: A Qualitative Study of Patient Needs and Preferences at Discharge following an AMI Introduction Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of deaths worldwide and is responsible for one-third of all deaths in the United States (Scrutinio‚ Temporelli‚ Passantino‚ & Giannuzzi‚ 2009). Inpatient interventions are utilized
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ve) Republic of the Philippines UNIVERSITYOF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Inigo St.‚ Bo. Obrero‚ Davao City 8000 Summer‚ 2013 A Case Study on READING DIFFICULTIES Presented to Prof. Jennifer Dequito Presented by Maria Lucille O. Mejias BSEd- English 3 May 31‚ 2013 CURRICULUM VITAE Name: Maria Lucille O. Mejias Birthday: August 04‚ 1993 Place of Birth: Iligan City‚ Lanao Del Norte Address: Phase II‚ Brgy Sto. Niño‚ Mintal‚ Davao City Mother:
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The main reason for this study is to explore the role of joint attention in social play and their joint social understanding. They based on the two following research question 1) in what ways do infant communicate with each other during their social play? And 2) how they engage in playful social interactions base in joint attention and their joint mutual social skills. As their belief of joint attention facilitated the infants to communicate with adult and each other‚ sharing what is in their mind
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& Rees (2013) state some of the best research critical appraisal tools include the Crombie‚ CASP‚ and Parahoo as well as the Rees model of critiquing qualitative and quantitative studies. The paper ‘Two dead frankfurts and a blob of sauce’: The serendipity of receiving nutrition and hydration in Australian residential aged care is a qualitative study which was published in Australia: Wagga Wagga‚ NSW. The authors‚ Maree Anne Bernoth‚ Elaine Dietsch and Carmel Davies all have qualifications including
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autonomy‚ and feeling flawed after an episode of bipolar disorder. A qualitative study was performed to research the ways that bipolar disorder impacts a patient’s life and day to day living. Problem Statement Patients have many problems controlling their bipolar disorder. Medication can be effective in the acute stage; however evidence suggests patients do not have a full recovery. “Only 40% maintain their pre-morbid
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Offering inappropriate treatment or care Offering inappropriate treatment or care is unacceptable within a care setting because every resident deserves to be treated equally and professionally. As a care worker it is your duty to ensure that they are receiving the best care possible no matter why they are in the situation they are in. A resident’s past should not affect the way you treat or think of them‚ we are there to support and promote independence for all residents. If a resident is showing
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The purpose of this qualitative study conducted by Heintze et al. (2001) was to examine the concepts regarding the management of obesity in future. Invitation letters were sent to 70 primary care physicians to participate in the study and 15 physicians agreed to participate in the study. Among the overweight and obese patients attended the clinics a total of 123 patients agreed to take part in the study. The patients were provided a questionnaire about the perception of obesity. The process of theoretical
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