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Problem Statement, Purpose Statement, Research Question In the study “Effectiveness of end-of-life education among community-dwelling older adults” Matsui (2010) addresses the problem that fewer than “50% of severely or terminally ill patients completed an advance directive” (p. 363) which makes it difficult for health care professionals to identify patients’ wishes in situations where end of life is near. This is a significant problem to nursing, as nurses have a responsibility to inform and…

Before we get started on the how to benefit from the 340B Mega Guidance, let's review some of the basics. What is 340B? According to HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration, and simply put, the 340B drug pricing program is a requirement placed on drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs, at reduced prices, to health care organizations and covered entities that comply with eligibility requirements. This program helps covered entities to reach more eligible patients by…

Population (2.5 points): The population in this study is nursing professionals. Research study design (2.5 points): This study is a nonexperimental design. In a nonexperimental design, the independent variable is not manipulated, it explores relationships between variables, and there is no controlled group. Independent variable (2.5 points): The independent variable in this article is the palliative care knowledge test (PCKT). Dependent variable (2.5 points): The dependent variable is to…

Due to the change in data collection methodology from a mandatory census to a voluntary one, the non-response rate of the 2011 (NHS) census is significantly higher than those from the previous 2006 census (Statistics Canada, 2011). In addition to an overall lower response rate, certain population groups, such as the visible minority groups, are less likely to respond to the survey. As a result, since categorizing people by ethnicity and race can be instrumental for the state in keeping control…

The researchers provided a detailed description of human subject considerations that included protection of participants. Approval by the Institutional Review Board was obtained for this study. The researchers ensured confidentiality by not naming the universities or the participants and also specified that informed consent was obtained. They provided details as to what information each participant received about the study and specified that each survey was numbered, and that each participant…

in the study. All participants will receive an opaque sealed envelope with the assigned randomization number and the instructions. The computerized random sampling method is appropriate because of its ease to use and accuracy of representation. Additionally, it eliminates selection bias and balances groups being studied (Suresh, 2011). Does the sample reflect the population as identified in the problem or purpose statement? The population in this research is the non-diabetic pregnant women…

and Uzunboylu used the stratified random sampling method. The teacher sample was made up of 25% of the total number. The student sample was made up of 9% of the target population. The qualitative authors decided to use the criterion sampling strategy. The teachers that were selected had to meet the criterion of using MCDs or taught students that uses MCDs such as, cell phones, smart phones, or tablet computer for teaching or learning. The quantitative sample used stratified sampling which is…

(the insurer) agrees to pay to the other (the policyholder or his designated beneciary) a dened amount (the claim payment or benet) upon the occurrence of a specic loss. These losses are realised as a result of the occurance of events that are random and not easily predictable. Since it is the business of…

insight on the ways in which sleep quality influences quality of life of undergraduate students at OU. Sample Frame, Population The sampling frame is undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Oklahoma. The list of components, from which the sample is designated, was formed through careful consideration…