According to LoBiondo-Wood and Haber (2014) finding the statistical significance in the study results does not necessarily mean that the results would have the clinical significance. I think that the results of the study presented in the article have a clinical significance. In order to provide best possible patient care and remain cost efficient the implementation of interventions which allow to achieve these goals is very important. The statistical results showed no significant difference in the length of stay in the hospital for patients care by team with or without a NP; however, the rate of return to the hospital (ER or readmission) was lower for patients who had a NP in the care team. The reduction of readmissions is important for finances
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Personal Thoughts
17a: Provide a one-paragraph synopsis of your critical thinking skills as it relates to your selected article. Identify both your strengths and what was your most challenging experience of this process. Conclude with what you learned from this experience and provide an example of what most contributed to this learning.
The article presented the results of the retrospective study which compared outcomes of patients cared by medical team with or without a NP, in regards to rate of readmission. The objective and purpose are clearly stated, and the retrospective design of the study is appropriate. The literature review is short and limited to descriptions of factors contributing to readmission; it lacks information about previous research regarding the role of a NP in patient care. The methodology, sampling, data collection is appropriate for design, however sampling was not randomized. The statistical data analysis is appropriate for the type of collected data, and the results of the analysis are presented in easy to read tables. The narrative discussion of the results is objective, and allows readers quickly assess the most significant results of the study. The authors of the article acknowledged the limitations of the study, they presented conclusions and recommendations for future
Personal Thoughts
17a: Provide a one-paragraph synopsis of your critical thinking skills as it relates to your selected article. Identify both your strengths and what was your most challenging experience of this process. Conclude with what you learned from this experience and provide an example of what most contributed to this learning.
The article presented the results of the retrospective study which compared outcomes of patients cared by medical team with or without a NP, in regards to rate of readmission. The objective and purpose are clearly stated, and the retrospective design of the study is appropriate. The literature review is short and limited to descriptions of factors contributing to readmission; it lacks information about previous research regarding the role of a NP in patient care. The methodology, sampling, data collection is appropriate for design, however sampling was not randomized. The statistical data analysis is appropriate for the type of collected data, and the results of the analysis are presented in easy to read tables. The narrative discussion of the results is objective, and allows readers quickly assess the most significant results of the study. The authors of the article acknowledged the limitations of the study, they presented conclusions and recommendations for future