The student will undertake a systematic critique of the research paper (article) below, using an appropriate critiquing tool. The student will discuss how this paper fits with current evidence.
Usher, K., Park, T., Foster, K. and Buettner, P. (2015) A randomized controlled trial undertaken to test a nurse-led weight management and exercise
intervention designed for people with serious mental illness who take second generation antipsychotics. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 69 (7), pp. 539-548.
Please download the above research article for the essay.
Clear Introduction
• Provide a clear statement of intent and signpost the essay.
• Tell the reader what will be included in this essay and in what order.
• State why the topic is important to your field of nursing.
• Outline the importance of research in nursing, critiquing research and link to evidence based practice.
• Define key terms which are relevant to your essay – ensure the definitions are relevant to your essay content (e.g. if using quantitative research, ensure
your definition relates to the type of studies and methodology you are discussing).
Body
• Critique the research paper using the framework issued by the module leader (see below) identifying strengths and limitations of the study. Make sure that you address the literature review and methodological issues:
– study design
– sampling
– data collection
– study tools if relevant including validity and reliability
– any bias that is evident in the study
– ethics (including consent)
-how the data was analysed and presented
In doing this you will be showing an understanding of the research process. Make sure that you support your discussion with relevant references, identifying
any implications of the issues identified.
• Demonstrate that you have conducted an appropriate inspection of the literature related to this topic
• Summarise the significant findings, showing where this study fits in to the wider evidence base on the topic. This will help you to demonstrate wider
reading and should show that you have undertaken an inspection of the relevant literature.
Conclusion
• Conclude your essay by summarising what you have discussed throughout this essay in a logical order. Do not just repeat your introduction. Start this by
giving an overall summary – what have you done – what have you shown, how is this relevant to current practice, where does this need to go from here?
Throughout, you need to demonstrate
• Evidence of original thought
• within the word limit (3000 words)
• Demonstrate correct referencing –this should follow university guidelines: Harvard referencing style.
• the assignment should be well presented (see guidance below) with correct grammar and spelling
Critiquing framework
The use of one of the critiquing frameworks below is compulsory:
For quantitative research: Template version: 8 10
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You are a female candidate for Head of State of a non-Western country. Your party’s platform includes an emphasis on the rights of women in your country.
What policies would you present to demonstrate your commitment to women in the “development” of your nation?
In describing the policies, please discuss any
structural, ideological, physical and psychological changes that may be required to make your platform a reality, and how you might surmount the challenge of making those changes.
Each student will select a NURSING care issue related to the focus of the clinical unit e.g Pressure Ulcer Prevention. All work is to be done independently for this assignment. Correct APA format (6th ed.) and professional writing are expected.
Instructions for PAPER
1. Select a topic from the list provided or you may suggest a different topic. Email clinical instructor with your selection of topic by Monday of Week 2 by
12:45 pm. Topic will be confirmed by reply email.
2. Search the library databases and resources for current evidence (preferably systematic reviews and meta-analyses no older than 2008) and clinical
guidelines.
Students must also submit the paper to Turnitin, each clinical instructor will provide their clinical group with a class number and password to access
Turnitin.
Students must use Grammarly to appropriately review grammar within the students’ papers. Students must attach the printout from Grammarly?, after reviewing the results and making corrections.
3. Paper is to consist of (APA format):
Title Page
Title
Author’s name
Affiliation
Running head
Page header
Page number
Spacing
Place in upper 1/3 of page
Abstract (written AFTER paper is completed)
Succinct summary of issue, evidence, and best practices
120 word minimum-200 word maximum
Body/text of the paper needs to be a full 5-8 pages in Times New Roman font size 12 discussing the following areas:
Introduction -a thorough presentation of the topic and description of its relevance to nursing. Statistics about prevalence of the problem are appropriate
here and must be cited correctly. The last statement of the introduction should include concepts to be discussed in the paper.
Integration of the Evidence- this section should identify concepts as organizers to discuss the evidence in each paragraph. For example, a person writing about NPO status in the pre-op period might consider the concepts of hunger, fluid volume deficit, and risk for aspiration. These concepts should be
discussed in separate paragraphs, supported by results (evidence) form multiple resources/authors related to each concept. This format allows you to more fully demonstrate critical thinking ability and use the ideas and evidence of multiple authors in a single paragraph about a single concept. This will
demonstrate integration and analysis that is not evident in an article summary. Do NOT include areas such as sample size or location unless it affects the
results and causes limited generalization (if so, statement included as to why this article is included). For example, a study performed with only 15 clients
in N. Korea might have limited application (generalizability) to your clinical unit. Either omit this study or justify its use based on author statements.
Best Practices – gleaned from the evidence based literature (research articles or clinical guidelines). These are specific nursing recommendations from those resources related to practice concerning the concepts identified in the Integration of Evidence section.
Conclusion – a summary of evidence and best practices with statements to connect ideas into a coherent whole.
Reference Page – includes the BEST and at least 4 current (2014-present) evidence-based professional journal articles and clinical guidelines. Systematic
reviews and meta-analyses are required to be used.
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Tips on completing vignette-based assignments
Vignette-based assignments present a short case summary or scenario, and invite you to apply your theoretical knowledge to demonstrate an understanding of the case. The information provided in the case summary will point to one of the theoretical models covered in the course: behavioural, cognitive-behavioural,
psychodynamic or systemic.
Typically the case summary will be followed by a two-part question; the first part will involve formulation and the second will involve recommendations for intervention. You will probably want to devote about 50% of your answer to each of these elements.
In the formulation section, you can apply both model-specific and generic (e.g. the 4Ps) elements to show your understanding of the case. You should relate your comments about the case to the relevant theoretical literature; there will be relevant literature on how the model is useful for particular kinds of
difficulties. You should also consider to what extent the assertions of the model are supported by evidence from research, and comment on the strengths and
limitations of the model in terms of explaining the case (this is the critical evaluation element).
It is important to make sure that any explanations you give are consistent with both the facts of the case and the model you are using. If there are aspects of the case that do not fit neatly within the model, or
if you would need more information in certain areas in order to complete the formulation, you can say so; in these circumstances you may speculate, but you
need to make it clear that is what you are doing. Do bear in mind the issues regarding use of formulation rather than diagnosis. Try to avoid making statements about diagnostic categories; your task is to take a psychological perspective.
In the intervention section, you should take each key element of the formulation and identify the specific treatment approach(es), consistent with the model,
that might be used to address that element of the person’s difficulties. Please note that you need to consider specific elements of the overall therapeutic
approach, rather than making global statements about a particular school of therapy. You will be expected to comment briefly on the research evidence for the efficacy of each treatment approach. You may be asked to comment additionally on possible issues that may affect the course of therapy.
Based on available evidence, you will want to give an overall critical evaluation of the therapeutic approach you have outlined, commenting on strengths and limitations and the likelihood of a positive outcome.
The marking sheet for the assignment will give an assessment of how well you have covered each of these elements before indicating more generally how your answer fitted within the standard marking criteria for Master’s level written work.
These are some general points to bear in mind when submitting your work:
• Do not write your name on your work, as marking is supposed to be ‘blind’ in the interests of ensuring fairness.
• Do not use figures or tables unless these are fully explained in the text of the assignment prior to their introduction
• Do write your Banner ID on your work.
• Do indicate the word count for your work.
• Do make sure your work is within the word limit.
• Do cite only references you yourself have actually obtained and read.
• Do cite journal articles and book chapters but try to avoid citing websites etc as these have often not been subject to peer-review and there may be issues
about quality and accuracy
•Do format your references in line with APA 6th edition guidelines.
• Do proof-read your work carefully before handing it in and ensure that any minor errors are corrected.
APA 6th
There are three documents you should look at: first, the assignment itself (like Assignment 1 this is 1000 words); second the marking criteria, which should
help you to organise and structure your answer; and third a very helpful “tips on answering vignettes” (written by the former module ograniser Prof. Linda
Clare).Your answer should not exceed 1000 words in total.
Do format your references in line with APA 6th edition guidelines.
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Theoretical Models in Clinical Psychology
vignette-based question.
Instructions: read the vignette and answer the questions below.
Rhiannon is a 57-year-old woman who was dismissed from her job as a healthcare manager in a learning disabilities residential service approximately 18 months ago.She claims she was unfairly treated by her company and was blamed for an incident involving a resident: a resident assaulted Rhiannon but he was injured when Rhiannon and a colleague restrained him. The incident was reported in the local papers. Rhiannon successfully pursued for a case of unfair dismissal three months ago, although she has not returned to work. She spends most of time in her own home because she is fearful of how people might react to her.
When she does leave her home she goes to towns where she is unlikely to see people she knows. In the past year she has shoplifted on several occasions and
was cautioned by the police three months ago: she has not shoplifted since. Rhiannon has sought psychological therapy because her husband is worried about her. He describes her as acting out of character in shoplifting; she rarely leaves home; and she is obsessed with cleaning. Since her dismissal from work she has lost considerable weight, her sleep is impaired and she finds no enjoyment in any day-to-day activities.Her GP has prescribed anti-depressant medication, although she does not feel these have helped her symptoms. She feels that she can no longer return to her career, and that his future is very uncertain. Rhiannon reports that the only thing that helps her manage her anxiety is to clean the home and to keep busy.
(a) How might Rhiannon’s problems be understood from a cognitive-behavioural perspective?
(b) Which cognitive-behavioural therapy interventions might follow from this understanding?
Briefly comment on any problems you think might arise in the course of therapy.
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A case brief is a dissection of a judicial opinion. It contains a written summary of the basic components of that decision. Briefing a case helps you acquire
the skills of case analysis and legal reasoning. It also helps you understand it. Briefs help you remember cases for class discussions and assignments.
Learning law is a process of problem solving through legal reasoning; case briefs, therefore, should not be memorized. Below are examples and explanations of
the components of a case brief.
1. Case Title and Citation
Buckhannon Board and Care Home, Inc. v. West Virginia Department of Health and Human Services
(Plaintiff Nursing Home) v. (Defendant State Entity) 532 U.S. 598 (2001)
Case titles generally take on the names of the parties involved in the case. For example, in this case Buckhannon Board and Care Home, Inc. v. West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Buckhannon Board is the party asking the Court to reverse a lower court’s holding; West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources wants the Court to affirm that holding.
A citation acts as the case’s “address.” There is a standard format for cases contained in the United States Reports (abbreviated U.S. in case citations).
Therefore, in this case, the citation is 532 U.S. 598. This means that this case is found on page 598 of the 532nd volume of the United States Reports.
2. Procedural History
The Court of Appeals affirmed the District Court’s dismissal of the case and denial of attorney’s fees. The Supreme Court affirmed.
The procedural history (or posture) states how the case got to the court that wrote the opinion that you are reading.
3. Facts
Buckhannon Board and Care Home, Inc. (“Buckhannon”), which operates care homes that provide assisted living to its residents, failed an inspection by the West Virginia Office of the State Fire Marshall because some of the residents were incapable of “self-preservation” as defined under state law. On October 28, 1997, after receiving cease and desist orders requiring the closure of its residential care facilities within 30 days, Plaintiff, on behalf of itself and other similarly situated homes and residents brought suit in federal district court against the state of West Virginia, two of its agencies, and 18 individuals. Plaintiff agreed to stay enforcement of the cease-and-desist orders pending resolution of the case and the parties began discovery. The district court granted West Virginia’s motion to dismiss, finding that the 1998 legislation had eliminated the allegedly offensive provisions and that there was no indication that the Legislature would repeal the amendments. Buckhannon then moved for attorney’s fees as the prevailing party.
This section includes a brief overview of the relevant facts of the case that (a) describe the dispute at hand and (b) have brought the case to this point.
Basically, you should answer the questions of who did what to whom and why. The facts of the case are often presented at the outset of an opinion of the
Court, although sometimes they may describe through the opinion. It is also important here to note the holdings of the lower court(s) (i.e., the legal
history of the case) so that you understand the decision of the Supreme Court when it “reverses” or “affirms.”
4. Issue
Is a prevailing party is entitled to attorney’s fees in Federal court when the prevailing party did not receive a judgment on the merits, but only prevailed
because the lawsuit brought about a voluntary change in the defendant’s conduct.
In this section, you identify the legal issue(s) addressed by the court. The legal issues should refer specifically to the facts of the case, but you should
not phrase the issues as purely factual questions. Issues may involve substantive law or procedural law.
5. Ruling and Reasoning
(Rehnquist, J.) No. The Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the appeals court’s ruling denying the motion for attorney’s fees. Although attorney’s
fees may be granted to a prevailing party following a judgment on the merits, in addition to settlement agreements enforced through a consent decree,
attorney’s fees are not warranted where there has not been a judicial determination altering the legal position of the parties.
In the United States, parties are ordinarily required to bear their own attorney’s fees so that the prevailing party is not entitled to collect from the loser. However, Congress has passed laws permitting the shifting of attorney’s fees in numerous instances. In refusing to award attorney’s fees in this instance, though, the court stressed that its decision was consistent with prior decisions refusing to award attorney’s fees where the court issued a directed verdict against one party.
The ruling and reasoning section includes what this court ruled, or, how the court answered the question (theoretically, the court’s application of the law
to the fact of this specific case).
6. Dissenting or Concurring Opinion
Justice Ginsberg dissented, in which he was joined by Justices Stevens, Souter, and Breyer. His dissent stressed that fee shifting should depend on the
outcome of the case, i.e. whether the prevailing party received their desired outcome, regardless of whether or not a judicial decision existed to
memorialize the outcome. Essentially, the dissent defined the term “prevailing party” in a practical sense, such clear that a party may be considered to have prevailed even when the legal action stops short of final judgment due to intervening mootness.
7. Concurrence
Justice Scalia concurred, in which he was joined by Justice Thomas. His concurrence focuses on the fact that a prevailing party cannot be one who left the
courthouse empty-handed, i.e. one must have received a judicial determination to be considered a prevailing party.
On occasion, a case report will include a dissenting opinion that disagrees with the majority’s ruling and reasoning. There may also be a concurring opinion
that agrees with the majority’s result but not its reasoning. If so, briefly sate the main points of the disagreement.
(Case example obtained from http://www.casebriefs.com, retrieved April 18, 2012).
1. Review the sample brief on pp. 25-28 of your textbook.
2. Using the sample brief and your brief instructions as a guide, prepare a case brief on one of the following cases:
• Salmon v. Atkinson (p. 192)
• Dorsey v. Gregg (p. 199)
• Libbey v. State Farm (p. 203)
• Richmond v. Iowa (p. 212)
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Assignment synopsis: Accounting to Lawrence Behrens and Leonard J. Rosen, author of Sequence for Academic Writing, a successful analysis provides ” a way of seeing, a way of interpreting” something ” that otherwise may appear random or unexplainable” (182). Another way to think about this is that an analysis looks at the specifics or parts of something in order to create or expose a new meaning. You will use an analysis tool that will help you develop a focal point for your paper. Ultimately, you will be aiming to design an original thesis and argument based on what your analysis yields.
Required elements: must be include an argumentative thesis. instead of being based on how two texts interact,as your last thesis was, the claim for this essay will be designed to express a compelling insight that results from having systematically applied the analytic tool you have chosen. All supportive paragraphs will include an
argumentative topic sentence that followed up by textual evidence and inventive reasoning linking supporting ideas.
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Reducing weight in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with lifestyle changes (nutrition: REDUCING SUGAR in women with PCOS and to control insulin resistance…etc Please include sugar and PCOS, obesity and PCOS(find out the best diet and critically evaluate how symptoms of PCOS, could be improved with appropriate diet. Also stress and long working hours, stress and illness etc. Please critique 2 peer articles to include a meta-analysis.
PCOS and PMT: how diet can affect and improve symptoms of PMT. Please include peer articles. Please critique the articles at least 2, please include a meta- analysis here as well. Finally 150 words on: how exercise can help with PCOS. For all these please only use good peer articles and in Harvard style (the best articles in these subjects if these can be found. Please provide reference list for me to refer to. The aim is to identify how nutrition and exercise can
affect and improve these symptoms ‘Please critically link this to the pathophysiology of PCOS, PMT, and Stress. Please write about PCOS, PMT and Stress more and allocate much less may be only 150 words to critically evaluate the importance of exercise in ameliorating PCOS, PMT and stress (with references).
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I need you to write my Chapter’s 4 and 5 of my thesis paper on Childhood Obesity and Fitnessgram Testing. Chapter 4 will have 3 headings: Results or Data Analysis, Findings, and Discussion. Chapter 5
will have 2 headings: Conclusion and Suggestions for future research. I will upload 9 documents to complete this assignment. You will need to read my
chapter’s 1 – 3 and know chapter 3 to complete chapter 4. Document 1 will be my chapter 1. Document 2 will be my chapter 2. Document 3 will be my chapter 3 of my thesis paper. Document 4 will be a sample thesis paper of chapter’s 4 & 5 from a former student. Document 5 will be a former students paper (ch’s 1 -5). The paper is very similar to my paper, but his results will be different because we teach different kids. You can follow his format. Document 6 will be a Microsoft excel spread sheet with the research data: pre and post test data/results, teacher surveys, and student surveys. Document 7 will be the teacher and student survey questions. Document 8 will be the suggested format for chapter’s 1 – 5 (look at chapter’s 4 & 5 format). Document 9 will be the thesis paper’s guidelines for chapter’s 1 – 5 (look at chapter’s 4 & 5 guidelines).
Teacher said,” enter the research data/results from the Microsoft excel spreadsheet into http://www.graphpad.com/, then QuickCalcs, … you have a control and intervention group so you want unpaired t-test. Also, she suggested we start formatting using our research questions as the bones – analyze the data RQ1 then RQ2 etc. Write introduction to the chapter saying what you did and describe the participants and sample and school and system demographics and the teacher demographics of who participated. Follow chapter 4 model sample I sent you and use the headings on the outline you have for the thesis paper.
Please let me know if you need any more information to complete the assignment or if you have any questions or concerns.
More information from the Teacher’s Survey:
Males: 3
Females: 2
Degree:
Bachelor’s: 1
Master’s: 1
Specialist: 3
Total of 5 teachers
Years Experience:;
0 – 5: one teacher;
6 – 11: one teacher
12 – 15: one teacher
16 – 25: two teachers
Student Surveys:
What is different from the demographics in my chapter 3:
2nd period: 1 male student listed himself as other instead of African-American
5th period: 1 female student listed herself as other instead of African-American.
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Its an important assignment in my Occupational health course. Sums up my whole module mark 100%.
I didn’t attend the module due to health issue therefore i do not have enough information or references.
But In the module they covered Health & Safety law, legislation and regulation. Health and safety at work regulations.
Criminal Law – Enforcement, Powers & Inspection
Environmental Risks from Work Activities
Food Safety and Hygiene: Food Handlers and Fitness to Work
6 pack Regulations & Practical application.
As described in the marking scheme attached, first describe the UK law (Criminal Civil) show brief understanding to difference and role. Then describe the Health and Safety Law (criminal & Civil).
Then choose one element from H&S criminal law to demonstrate its effectiveness, and another element and criticize it ineffectiveness.
Do the same with the H&S Civil law.
The element can be very specific applying to a specific job and workplace, or it can be general.
Examples of elements criticized for there effectiveness; considered by my colleagues:
Compensation for common law negligence.
The control of noise at work Regulation 2005.
Duties and Responsibilities.
Tort of negligence.
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