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Stroke Patients: Nursing Vs Occupational Therapy
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This 14 page paper reports and reviews a published research study entitled "Observing washing and dressing of stroke patients: nursing intervention compared with occupational therapists. What is the difference?" The investigators specifically compared categories of interventions used by nurses as compared to occupational therapists when working with stroke patients with morning hygiene and drssing activities. This paper reports and comments on the methodoligy used, explainng the types of research approaches used, and, in general, critiques the study. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGstotns.rtf

Strokes
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An 8 page paper. Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United States. This essay provides statistics regarding incidence, disability and recovery. The essay provides an explanation of the two kinds of strokes, the lobes of the brain involved, the most likely persistent effects and time line for recovery. Data included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGstrok.doc

Struggles Of A Family Member Undergoing Chronic Hemodialysis: Fictional Account
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses various aspects of impact upon a family whose member is undergoing chronic hemodialysis, such as financial and psychological. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLChemoD.wps

Studies of Interventions, Including Exercise, Pharmacotherapy and Precutaneous Revascularization in PAD: A Research Proposal
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This 16 page paper outlines a study of possible treatment for PAD, peripheral arterial disease. This paper considers the views presented in the current literature, and outlines the use of a quantitative format to consider the views of others in regards to PAD and prevention efforts. Further, this study also integrates a view of existing efforts and pharmacological protocols that can be beneficial in preventing the problematic outcomes of PAD, which can include lost ambulation, excessive pain and discomfort and long-term loss of functioning.
Filename: MHPadPro.rtf

Study Analyses
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A 6 page research paper that is in two parts. The first half is a critique of a research study concerning the benefits of therapeutic touch and the second half answers questions about proposed research study. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: khstanqu.rtf

Study Analysis/Topical Cream for Osteoarthritis
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An 8 page article analysis on a study performed by McKay, et al (2003) on whether or not a topical herbal cream applied external for osteoarthritis worked more effectively than placebo. The writer summarizes and analyzes each section of the study article. No additional sources cited.
Filename: kharpor.rtf

Study Critique/2 Methods of Pain Control
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A 10 page article critique that evaluates a research study by Viscusi, et al (2004), which examined the efficacy of a new innovation in patient-controlled analgesic delivery versus a standard IV pump system. The various sections of the study article are summarized and evaluated. A research critique has been described as the "process of summarizing the key aspects f a research report, then determining the quality and merit of the study on the basis of predetermined criteria" (Brockopp and Hastings-Tolsma, 2003, p. 54). The following critique follows the guidelines outlined in Polit, et al (2004) regarding nursing research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: kh2pnme.rtf

Study Critique/Alzheimer's Caregivers
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A 5 page critique of a research study article on a long-term intervention with the caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. The writer addresses each section of the study article and evaluates content. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khadcrit.rtf

Study Critique/Coetzee (2004)
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A 9 page research paper that summarizes a study. In so doing, the significance and applicability of this information will also be discussed relative to both previous nursing research and the studies that have come after it. The writer argues that this research tends to substantiate the significance, applicability and validity of this study. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Study Critique/Nursing Children
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A 7 page research paper that critiques a qualitative study performed by Coetzee (2004), who investigated the nature of how undergraduate students in a nursing program at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, approached the task of learning to care for children in the pediatric portion of their curricula. This critique summarizes the various sections of this research study, while also analyzing these endeavors against accepted criteria for qualitative research. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: khcrico5.rtf