Can Managed Health Care Be Managed ?
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A 10 page paper on the challenges facing the managed health care system today. It specifically addresses the HMOs, what is wrong with them, and how they can be fixed so they really work for their members. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Health2.wps

Caring Concept Analysis
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An 8 page nursing concept analysis that explores the topic of caring. The aim of this analysis is to investigate this body of research in order to determine the purposes of caring and how caring can facilitate the goals of nursing practice. The writer explores the literature in regards to a model case study, borderline, etc. while also relating the empirical and theoretical data on this topic. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: khcarana.rtf

Caring for the Elderly in a Mixed Economy of Care
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A 3 page paper discussing whether a mixed economy of care improves quality and increases choice among frail older people. The answer is an unequivocal yes. The mixed economy of care absolutely improves quality and increases choice. Further, it makes greater use of available financial resources in that no one in the local area is being required to accept a greater level of direct care than they need. Bibliography lists 6 sources. KShlthCareMixedEconEld.rtf
Filename: KShlthCareMixedEconEld.rtf

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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A 5 page review of the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome. More technically known as "entrapment neuropathy", this condition can result in significant pain and lost days from work. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPcarpal.rtf

Case Management and Managed Care
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A 3 page paper which examines the use of case management in managed care. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAcscsm.rtf

Case Study -- The Hamot Medical Center
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Case Study -- The Hamot Medical Center: This 6-page essay details a comprehensive case study of this member of the Hamot Health Foundation, and reviews such issues as its inception, organizational/ health care innovations, the subsequent results of these, and its impact on the surrounding community. In addition, this 120 year-old medical facility has seen a vast array of proactive/ positive changes since its investiture. Moreover, if its standards continue to surpass expectations, Hamot’s future will be nothing short of superlative. Bibliography lists 6 sources. SNHamota.doc
Filename: SNHamota.doc

Cataract Surgery: A Description of the History, Surgical Techniques, and Postoperative Concerns
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An 11 page discussion of the evolution and contemporary state of cataract surgery. Describes the procedure in detail, distinguishing between extracapsular surgery and phacoemulsification. Reviews the potential complications of the procedure and emphasizes the importance of rigid postoperative care which is inclusive of a tightly regulated regime of medicated eyedrops. Provides statistics on the number of procedures conducted yearly and of the successes and failures. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPcatrct.wps

Causes, Effects and Solutions to Eating Disorders
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This 3 page paper explores the causes and effects of eating disorders in general, and solutions to the problem. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: HVAnorex.rtf

Change Process For Establishing A Rapid Response Team
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Although this 10 page paper is a continuation of PGrrthsp.rtf, which discussed establishing a rapid response team in a hospital, it also stands on its own in terms of change processes. The writer defines what a Theory of Change is and explains two change theories, one by Conners and one by Lewin. The writer also brings in the value of using a team when implementing changes in any organization. The writer then discusses the inevitable resistance that will emerge, causes of resistance and strategies to overcome resistance. The last part of the paper is an outline of a plan to increase the success of change efforts. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGrprsch.rtf

Change Theory in Nursing Management
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A 6 page paper discussing implementing changes that can assist in integrating theory into practice. Theory-based nursing practice is the focus of much current nursing research and practice, but established, experienced nurses may be less familiar with theory than are new graduates. It is common practice for older nurses to mentor newer ones; new graduates fresh from study of theory also have the opportunity to teach as well. Lewin’s change theory maintains that change is incremental and proceeds stepwise. The organization can assist this progression by hiring new graduates with solid knowledge of theory, which they can pass on to those more experienced in practice. Includes abstract. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSnursChgMgt.rtf

Changes in the US Health Care System and Nurses’ Roles
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A 7 page paper discussing the state of several aspects of the US health care system and nurses’ roles within both the current system and that which continues to emerge. One of the primary qualities of US health care today is that it is in flux. It has been changing dramatically since the advent of managed care; continued budgetary pressures and the ongoing shortage of nurses dictate that further changes are made in the future. Nursing itself is changing as well, as those who have made nursing their life profession approach retirement age themselves. Those new to health care now face higher career demands than those who went before them. The new generation of nurses will need to be even more adaptable to change and more conversant with technology as it continues to change the face of health care. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KSnursHlthSys.rtf

Changing Attitudes Regarding Disease, Health and Wellness
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This 6 page report discusses the ways that attitudes have changed regarding perceptions of disease, health, and wellness. At one time, virtually all disease was seen as something shameful and related to some type of lack of character or strength in an individual. Those beliefs than evolved into an unwavering faith in modern medicine and the assumption that anything a medical professional prescribed in terms of drugs or procedures was the only way to be healthy and physically whole. As a result, individual belief patterns regarding health and wellness became based on fear, shame, and treatment rather than on wholeness, wellness, and personal decision-making. That attitude has begun to change and it is not a moment too soon. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWhlthbe.wps