inferential statistic in health care

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inferential statistic in health care

This is an opportunity for you to evaluate the effectiveness of inferential statistics in health care. Locate one of the following articles listed below* and answer the following questions:

 

  1. What is the quantitative problem statement?
  2. What is the quantitative purpose statement?
  3. What are the quantitative research questions and hypotheses?
  4. How was the data collected?
  5. How was the data analyzed?
  6. What was the benefit of using the selected statistical test?
  7. What was the outcome of the study?

 

Ward, R. M., Popson, H. C. & DiPaolo D. G. (2010). Defining the Alpha Female: A Female Leadership Measure. Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies, 17(3), 309–320.

Nowicka, P. Lanke, J., Pietrobelli, A., Apitzsch, E., & Flodmark, C. (2009). Sports camp with six months of support from a local sports club as a treatment for childhood obesity.Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, 37(8), 793–800.

Philips, N., Sioen, I., Michels, N., Sleddens, E., & De Henauw, S. (2014). The influence of parenting style on health related behavior of children: Findings from the ChiBS study.International Journal Of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity, 11(1), 1–23. doi:10.1186/s12966-014-0095-y

Celik, S. (2013). A media comparison study on first aid instruction. Health Education Journal, 72(1), 95–101.

300 words

Compare the three (3) current health care and funding models

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The Convergence of HealthcareFINANCING and Economic Trends and FORCES worth 100 points

Note: Use the textbook, course readings, Strayer online library, and other reputable online sources to complete this assignment.

Prepare a fifteen to twenty (15 to 20) slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed scholarly speaker notes in which you:

  1. Compare the three (3) current health care and funding models (i.e., employee based, government based, and individual based) used with the healthcare delivery system of the United States.
  2. Compare and contrast key economic goals of public and private health insurance plans.  Evaluate the success potential of key economic goals in terms of populations covered, services included, arrangements, reimbursement strategies, and economic competition policies.
  3. Analyze the key effects of labor market, insurance market, and competitive market factors on health care delivery requirements at your current or previous organization of employment.
  4. Determine what changes are occurring in the economy or concerning labor and regulatory factors that must be considered in the future.
  5. Suggest the key national trends that you believe currently affect competition and pricing initiatives. Justify your response.
  6. Suggest the main quality indicators that typically affect health insurance pricing at the local level. Justify your response.
  7. Use a minimum of six (6) reputabl

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

  • Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
  • Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

  • Assess current economic trends that influence the cost, quality, and access to care.
  • Analyze the impact of managed care on cost, quality, and access within managed care organizations and the health insurance market.
  • Use technology and information resources to research issues in health economics.
  • Write clearly and concisely about health economics using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic / organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

The influence of poverty on health is a health problem that transcends national borders

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The influence of poverty on health is a health problem that transcends national borders. This week’s readings discussed some of the political, economical, and ethical issues that lead to health disparities in developed and developing countries. In addition, Dr. Mancuso and Dr. Huijer shared insights on working within political systems to bring about positive changes in health care in the media. Dr. Mancuso also stressed the importance of nurses in addressing these needs and in bringing about change.

To prepare for this Discussion, review Case 9 below: “Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico,” presented in the Case Studies in Global Health textbook. Then, respond to the following:

 

 

 

      • Do you think giving the cash grants to the mothers was a good idea or a bad one? 
      • What might have been the positive and negative consequences of this choice? 
      • What ethical issues might arise, or be addressed, from the cash grants program?Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.

         

        REFRENCES/READING:

        Media   :Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2010). Public and global health: Political, ethical, and economic influences on health. Baltimore: Author

        Course Text: Levine, R. (2007). Case studies in global health: Millions saved. Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.  Case 9, “Improving the Health of the Poor in Mexico”

        The rural poor of Mexico suffer preventable childhood and adult illnesses because of unhygienic living conditions, poor nutrition, and social deprivation. This case study explore

        how one organization in Mexico sought to address these issues to improve the population’s health.

         

        Course Text: Holtz, Carol. (2013). Global health care: Issues and policies (2nd edition). Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett.

        Chapter 4, “Global Perspectives of Economics and Health Care”

A description of the health care workforce shortage and its implications

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Workforce Shortage

Click here to read the health care workforce shortage and its implications on America’s hospitals, at the American Hospitals Association’s (AHA) website

Select a hospital, which is not more than two hours away from your place of residence. Based on your readings and understanding, create a 3- to 4-page report in a Microsoft Word document, that includes:

A plan for a rural, medium-sized hospital to deal with short- and long-term workforce shortages.

Your plan should include the following elements:

  • An introduction.
  • A description of the health care workforce shortage and its implications.
  • The aspects that need immediate attention and aspects that need long term attention. Provide a rationale on why these aspects need attention.
  • A description of the financial implications for these issues.
  • An explanation of the risks associated with these problems.
  • Your recommendations to solve these problems.
  • An explanation of the methods to measure the success of the plan.
  • A description of the next steps, if the plan failed.
  • A conclusion and a reference list.

Support your responses with examples.