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Patient Case Study
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This 10 page paper provides an overview of a patient history, diagnosis and potential treatment options. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHPatDiag45.rtf

Patient Compliance & CHF Nursing Care
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A 6 page research paper that discusses care of chronic health failure patients. Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a prevalent chronic condition hat can be characterized as encompassing “major fluctuations in clinical status” as the disease advances toward the more advanced stages (Di Salvo and Warner Stevenson, 2003, p. 87). In order to obtain the most positive patient outcomes possible and reduce hospitalizations, while maintaining quality of life, patient compliance with prescribed regimens for CHF is a crucial factor. This examination of literature examines the topic of CHF patient compliance as it applies to the practice and role of the family nurse practitioner, using Orem’s Self-Care Deficit theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khchffnp.rtf

Patient Doctor Communication
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Doctors must be able to inform patients of their conditions and treatment needs, and thereby achieve successful diagnosis and treatment compliance. This 8 page paper presents a proposal for research that explores the question of whether an effective level of communication is exhibited between the doctor and the patient. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KTdrtalk.wps

Patient Education Instructional Methods
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This 4 page paper discusses two instructional models for patient education: group education/discussion and self-instruction. The writer compares them and reports studies demonstrating their effectiveness with specific chronic conditions, like diabetes. Advantages and disadvantages of each are included. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGptned2.rtf

Patient Records And Nursing
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It must be remembered that patient records are legal documents that reflect the care and skill of the nurse. This 10 page paper explores the ways in which documentation by nurses may be enhanced, making the role of the nurse more visible. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: KTccunur.wps

Patient Restraint Annotated Bibliography
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A 6 page annotated bibliography describing 6 sources. All of the sources discuss the use of physical or chemical restraints in nursing homes, with emphasis on physical restraints. Some nursing homes are striving for a restraint-free environment, but some still argue that physical restraints are necessary to prevent residents from injuring themselves. One source examines the issue from an ethical perspective; one from a legal one. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSnursRestBib.rtf

PATIENT RIGHTS AND MANAGED CARE ISSUES
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This 10-page paper focuses on the impact of managed care on patient's rights and the ability of nurses to continue advocating for patients. Discussions include what managed care is and how health care is distributed through the system. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: MTpatrig.rtf

Patient Safety Act of 2004
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A 4 page research paper that discusses this proposed piece of legislation. The writer discusses the problem necessitating this bill, the literature supporting the need for action, the details of the bill, the fact that it has ANA support and includes a one-page sample letter to a House representative urging passage of the bill. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: khpsa.rtf

PATIENT SAFETY AND CONSUMER-DIRECTED HEALTH CARE
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This 3-page paper covers essay questions about patient safey in hospitals and consumer-directed health care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTmedcarea.rtf

Patient Satisfaction & Teams
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A 10 page research paper. Numerous factors in the American healthcare system make achieving high rates of patient satisfaction within a hospital setting difficult to obtain. The following literature review explores the topic of patient satisfaction, particularly in regards to the role that management can play in effecting improved patient satisfaction through specific practices. Research suggests that a possible solution for improving patient satisfaction is through team nursing. This literature review, first of all, looks at the problem of decreased patient satisfaction and then explores possible solutions such as team nursing. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: khpsteam.rtf