Affordable Care Act

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The Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama in March 2010. Many of the provisions of the law directly affect health care providers. Review the following topic materials:

Key Features of the Affordable Care Act
Health Care Transformation: the Affordable Care Act and More

What are the most important elements of the Affordable Care Act in relation to community and public health? What is the role of the nurse in implementing this law?

Identify and describe the research problems, purpose, objectives, and hypothesis of the research.

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Discussion Question 1
Based on the following titles of research studies, identify what you believe to be the methodology, design, and rationale of the studies. You also need to provide a rationale for your assertions.

Exploring the rate of seasonal-pattern depression in an Inuit community
Democracy in America
The relationship between compassion fatigue and burnout among critical care nurses
Two drugs for Alzheimer’s show promise
Evaluating technology with student success
Factors that influence weight control among women
The meaning of living with brain injury and stroke 10 years after the injury
Exploring the beliefs of healing among Aborigines

Discussion Question 2
Use the South University Online Library to research workforce issues and patient safety. Select one of the suggested references listed below.
Based on your research, select an article and complete the following tasks:

Identify and describe the research problems, purpose, objectives, and hypothesis of the research.
Evaluate the credibility and validity of the study.

Suggested References:
Ko, E., Nelson-Becker, H., Park, Y., & Shin, M. (2013). End-of-Life decision making in older Korean adults: Concerns, preferences, and expectations.Educational Gerontology, 39(2), 71–81.
Roulston, A., Bickerstaff, D., Haynes, T., Rutherford, L., & Jones, L. (2012).  A pilot study to evaluate an outpatient service for people with advanced lung cancer. International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 18(5),225–233.
Raurell-Torreda, M., Olivet-Pujol, J., Romero-Collado, A., MalagonAguilera, M. C., Patino-Maso, J., & Baltasar-Bague, A. (2014). Case-based learning and simulation: Useful tools to enhance nurses? education? Nonrandomized controlled trial. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 47(1), 34-42.
Shisana, O., Rice, K., Zungu, N., & Zuma, K. (2010). Gender and poverty in South Africa in the era of HIV/AIDS: A quantitative study. Journal of
Women’s Health (15409996), 19(1), 39–46.
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Is research an important component of clinical practice?

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Nursing Research
Using the South University Online Library, find information about nursing research.
Based on your research, respond to one of the following discussion questions.
Discussion Question 1

Is research used in your facility? If so, what type of research and how is this different than other nursing roles? Find out if there is a research committee at your facility. Is research an important component of clinical practice?

Discussion Question 2

Have you had an experience when evidence-based research had a significant impact on the quality of your patient care that resulted in policy making? Please discuss and state the issue and policy.

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Explain to what degree the myth is based on facts, truths, and misunderstandings.

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Choose a common myth associated with managed care. You may use one of the myths discussed in this week’s reading assignment, or come up with one on your own. Write a 1-2 page analysis on why you think this myth came about and why it still may be prevalent today. Explain to what degree the myth is based on facts, truths, and misunderstandings.
Summarize the evidence from research that counters or supports the premise of your myth. Conduct research in at least two sources, not including your textbook. Cite your sources using APA style guidelines.