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Analysis and Evaluation of Frameworks and Theories

Theory analysis is particularly helpful in research because it provides a clear idea of the form and structure of the theory in addition to the relevance of content, and inconsistencies and gaps present. The ‘missing links’ or inconsistencies are fruitful sources of new research ideas. They also point to the next hypotheses that need to be tested.
—Walker and Avant, 2011, p. 206

Nurse scientists often find that examining the literature is a productive way to see how existing frameworks and theories have been applied in other research studies. By engaging in this process, they may gain insights about a particular framework or theory, be able to identify gaps in research, or uncover new questions they are eager to explore.

In this Discussion, you analyze existing frameworks/theories using the procedure proposed by Walker and Avant. Your analysis should provide an objective understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each framework or theory. This, in turn, should enable you to evaluate whether the framework/theory is useful for the purposes of your theoretical foundation for a program of research.

To prepare

• Review the information that Dr. Hathaway presents in the Week 1 media program, “Theoretical Foundation for Research,” regarding the phases of theory development and the similarities and differences between frameworks and theories.
• Search the literature and identify two frameworks/theories that may be useful for investigating your phenomenon of interest.
• Review the procedure for theory analysis presented in Chapter 12 of Walker and Avant (2011). Apply these steps to each framework/theory you have selected and identify the strengths and weaknesses of each framework/theory. Determine whether additional development or refinement is needed (i.e., for each framework, identify which aspects would require further research in order for it to meet the requirements of a theory).
• Evaluate the value of each framework/theory for addressing your phenomenon. Determine which framework/theory has the most potential for use as part of your theoretical foundation of your research.
• Think about any questions you have related to theory analysis and evaluation.

By Day 3

Post a description of the two frameworks/theories you analyzed and evaluated, and explain why each is considered either a framework or a theory. For framework(s) you have selected, explain which aspects would require further research to meet the requirements of a theory. Explain why one has the most potential for use in your theoretical foundation for research, noting its strengths and weaknesses. Also pose any questions that have arisen through your examination of frameworks/theories.

Read a selection of your colleagues’ postings.

Identify a cardiac or respiratory issue and outline the key steps necessary to include for prevention and health promotion.

Book: Grand Canyon University. (Ed.). (2018). Pathophysiology: Clinical applications for client health.

URL:

https://www.gcumedia.com/digital-resources/grand-canyon-university/2018/pathophysiology_clinical-applications-for-client-health_1e.php

Due Date: Wednesday 25

Go to the NINR website: https://www.ninr.nih.gov and  identify the four current priorities for nursing research under NURSING  RESEARCH DEVELOPS KNOWLEDGE TO…. Do you agree with the priorities or  would you recommend addition or elimination of some of the priorities?  Describe how these research initiatives can be translated into  evidence-based practice in your work environment.

Your initial posting should be at least 400 words in length and  utilize at least one scholarly source other than the textbook. Please  reply to at least two classmates. Replies to classmates should be at  least 200 words in length.

1. Identify      and issue or concern among community members (e.g. Obesity, access to      care, violence, education of youth, etc.)
2. Identify      social or political issue that affect this issue and how it relates to      health (2 points)
3. Outline      2 specific community based activities 2 address this issue(s) (2 points)
4. Identify      2 ways to promote community engagement (2points)
5. What 2      education resources might the nurse use (2points)
6. What      are the roles of a community health nurse can take to help address health      issue(s) (2points)

The purpose of this assignment is to create an educational risk management presentation.

Building upon the outline for an educational session you created in the Educational Program on Risk Management Part One: Outline of Topic 2 assignment, develop a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation that expands in greater detail on how and why your organization should implement your proposed risk management strategy. Incorporate any instructor feedback from the Topic 2 assignment into this presentation and include talking points in the speaker notes section of each slide.

Keep in mind that the PowerPoint is meant to serve as a visual aide to bolster your presentation and is intended to highlight main ideas and key points. Do not use dense blocks of text or more than 7 bullet points of text per slide.  However, you may include supplementary images, graphs, and data where relevant.

To successfully complete this assignment, include the following sections as per your outline from Topic 2, though you may include any additional sections as needed:

1. Introduction
2. Rationale
3. Support
4. Implementation
5. Challenges
6. Evaluation
7. Opportunities

You are required to support your statements with a minimum of six citations from appropriate credible sources.

Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style. 

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

1- Discuss: Hypertension is the silent killer. It is the most serious cause of death in the world. Please discuss causes of hypertension in Saudi Arabia .

2-  Discuss: The effective communication system has a great role in the disaster response process, discusses, what the role of social media in disaster response and management? Provide a rationale for your response. Use a public health disaster example to illustrate your points.

3-  Discussion questions: Community-based health and nutrition programs have not been as effective in sub-Saharan Africa as they have been in other developing countries. Why?

 Guidelines :  

Please each question should be less than 250 word.  

• Please post your original response by Wednesday at   11:59 p.m. Your response should be a minimum of 5 sentences  but should not exceed 250 words. Appropriately cite any of the references that you use to  fully answer the question

Discuss the recommendations of JNC-7 and JNC-8, with regard to health outcomes and practice implications. 

Attention Wizard Kim. 

Week 6 Discussion: Practicum professional Development Objectives/ Progress Appraisal  3 pages. 

Rubrics 

PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED BELOW WHICH IS THE PDF VERSION OF THE TEXTBOOK TO VIEW THE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS AT THE END OF CHAPTER 3/ASSIST IN ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lho7gBgscbBQ1CFC16v6zMPSPHm2iDDV/view

**PDF FORMAT**

** HIGHLIGHT THE NUMBER OF WORDS AFTER EACH CHAPTER**

** 20 PARAGRAPHS TOTAL**

On Page 1: 

Discussion Question 2—Please write 4 paragraphs with each paragraph containing 50-60 words.

On Page 2: 

Discussion Question 3—Please write 4 paragraphs with each paragraph containing 50-60 words.

On Page 3: 

Discussion Question 7—Please write 4 paragraphs with each paragraph containing 50-60 words.

On Page 4: 

Discussion Question 8—Please write 4 paragraphs with each paragraph containing 50-60 words.

On Page 5: ***USE ATTACHED POWERPOINT FOR THIS QUESTION***

Slide 3—Several key Equal Employment Opportunity laws are listed. 

Write one paragraph to fully describe how the 4th Amendment applies to human resources issues. 

Write one paragraph to fully describe how the 5th Amendment applies to human resources issues. 

Write one paragraph to fully describe how the 14th Amendment applies to human resources issues. 

Write one paragraph to fully describe how the Family Medical Leave Act applies to human resources issues. 

Each paragraph should contain 50-60 words.

Number 1

1. Describe at least five populations who are vulnerable to PTSD

2. What are eight DSM5 criteria for PTSD

3. Describe possible signs and symptoms a client experiencing PTSD could exhibit

4. Describe at least five triggers and how they can be manifested in client experiencing PTSD

5. Describe five treatment options for clients experiencing PTSD

Number 2

1) Describe some day to day challenges that face people who are voice hearers

2) Explain the subjective experience of hearing voices that are disturbing

3) Describe cultural humility for people who hear distressing voices through self-reflection, self-awareness and self-critique

4) What other conditions can stimulate or trigger hearing voices in the mind?