Nursing Research
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Post 1
The focus on the theory of reasoned behavior and, by extension, the theory of planned behavior have provided an effective framework for designing an effective intervention. Essentially, people act based on their perceived understanding of the implications of a specific behavior on their health and well-being (Glanz, Rimer & Viswanath, 2015). Besides, interventions must include an effort to change stakeholder attitudes towards an issue. As such, it is essential to educate nurses on effective antibiotics administration. They should be trained to have the skills and competencies to administer these medications effectively. Besides, it is vital to ensure they understand the implications of ineffective administration practices. Moreover, both internal and external factors that affect their capacity to administer the antibiotics effectively should be addressed (Perry, Potter & Ostendorf, 2016). For example, it is essential to ensure that the acute care facilities have adequate nursing staff and the nurses are trained on time management skills.
Research Question
How does ineffective antibiotic administration affect a patient’s hospital stay?
Post 2
The focus on Knowles Adult Learning theory and Pender’s health promotion model is appropriate because this post is about patients’ behavior. Both theories provide a framework for effective patient education because they align health promotion initiatives with the target population’s lived experiences (Miller & Stoeckel, 2018). As such, they recognize the connection between patient knowledge and behavior and health outcomes (Mukhalalati & Taylor, 2019). Identifying the role of individual characteristics and experiences demonstrates an appreciation of the diversity of patient needs. The post is accurate in demonstrating the necessity to consider the diverse situations that may influence mask-wearing length among patients. Moreover, the consideration of diverse experiences would result in implementing a multi-pronged intervention that reduces the incidence of skin injuries among patients.
Research Question
What is the impact of patient education on the reduction in the incidence of skin injuries caused by prolonged mask-wearing among patients in the inpatient wing?
References
Glanz, K., Rimer, B. K., & Viswanath, K. (2015). Health behavior: Theory, research, and practice. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Miller, M. A., & Stoeckel, P. R. (2018). Client education: Theory and practice. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
Mukhalalati, B. A., & Taylor, A. (2019). Adult Learning Theories in Context: A Quick Guide for Healthcare Professional Educators. Journal of medical education and curricular development, 6, 2382120519840332. https://doi.org/10.1177/2382120519840332
Perry, A. G., Potter, P. A., & Ostendorf, W. (2016). Nursing interventions & clinical skills. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.