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Interaction effects represent the combined effects of factors on the dependent measure. When an interaction effect is present, the impact of one factor depends on the level of the other factor. For example, imagine a study that tests the effects of a treatment on an outcome measure.  The treatment variable is composed of two groups, treatment and control. The results are that the mean for the treatment group is higher than the mean for the control group. But what if the researcher is also interested in whether the treatment is equally effective for females and males. That is, is there a difference in treatment depending on gender group? This is a question of interaction (Stevens, 1999).

I spent a lot of time trying to find an example that I can use to give me a better idea of variables from a work, social, or academic population, and even though I can put forth a definition, I still have a hard time wrapping my head around it.  I found this YouTube video on main effects and interaction of sleep deprivation and caffeine that helped a little.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE46w0RqmQA

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Statistical interaction can be described as the effect of one of the independent variable that may depend on the importance level of another independent variable.  For there
to be a statistical interaction there must be a factorial design consisting of two or more independent variables become crossed with each other so that there may be observations at every level of the two or more independents.

In my current position we perform many Mini Mental exams every day to our geriatric inpatient mental health patients. We admit patients with various mental health conditions ranging from depression and being alert and oriented times four, to a stoke or traumatic brain injury who are confused and disoriented.  I am going to use the
example of performing research on patients who are alert and oriented times four and staff (if there are not enough participants) in the effects of practice and stress level with the memory task performance using the Mini Mental Exam. The researcher will provide a variety of words to each participant for them to remember and will ask for a recall in a non stressful atmosphere where the participants are told the recall number of words in not important. Later, the researcher will provide the variety of words to be recalled in a
high stressful atmosphere and the researcher stress the importance and expectation of the words to be recalled. The dependent variable in this example should be the words recalled for the list provided by the researcher.

Discussions are not just opinion to obtain full points, postings must be based on supported fact, not simply opinion. Posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs.  Word totals for each post should be in the 100-200 words range.  Whether you agree or disagree explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience.  Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate. APA 6th edition format for references as well as in-text citations is expected.

Application of Health Literacy & Motivational Interviewing Concepts to Promote Wellness

Health literacy is not simply the ability to read health information. The National Institutes of Health defines health literacy as the ability to read, comprehend, and analyze information; decode instructions, symbols, charts, and diagrams; weigh risks and benefits; and ultimately make decisions and take action.

After the reading the following HRSA guideline https://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/bhpradvisory/actpcmd/Reports/twelfthreport.pdf

Discuss how shared decision making , motivational interviewing, and best practices of models of care can improve the health literacy of a especial popualtion ( children ,elderly, veterans)

Select one of the health care service providers identified in your Week Three assignment, Health Care Providers and Products. Choose from one below.

• “Dental Hygienist”
• “Home Health Aide and Personal Care Assistant”
• “Occupational Therapy Assistant”
• “Respiratory Therapist”

Prepare an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with detailed speaker notes that discusses the health care service provider selected.

Include the following in your presentation:

• Identify the selected health care service provider selected.
• Identify two additional services and products he or she provides.
• Identify the roles of various stakeholders and emerging roles within the health care service provider selected.
• Explain how the services and products are financed or paid for.
• Identify current and future trends that may have an impact on this provider of health care services.

Cite at least 3 peer-reviewed or scholarly references and your textbook to support your presentation.

NUR 508 Week 1 Collaborative Learning Community (CLC): Resource – Health Issue Analysis Overview

NUR 508 Week 1 Discussion 1

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NUR 508 Week 2 Benchmark Assignment: Nursing Leadership Health Policy Paper

NUR 508 Week 2 Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Assignment: Health Issue Analysis – Topic Identification

NUR 508 Week 2 Discussion 1

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NUR 508 Week 3 Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Assignment: Health Issue Analysis – Part 1

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NUR 508 Week 4 Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Assignment: Health Issue Analysis – Part II

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NUR 508 Week 5 Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Assignment: Health Issue Analysis – Part III

NUR 508 Week 5 Assignment: Cost and Quality Analysis

NUR 508 Week 5 Discussion 1

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NUR 508 Week 6 Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Assignment: Health Issue Analysis – Part IV

NUR 508 Week 6 Discussion 1

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NUR 508 Week 7 Assignment: Health Policy Values

NUR 508 Week 7 Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Assignment: Health Issue Analysis – Part V

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NUR 508 Week 8 Collaborative Learning Community (CLC) Assignment: Health Issue Analysis – Part 6

NUR 508 Week 8 Discussion 1

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II need 2 and half or 3 pages reflection paper for my nursing capstone. It should be in APA format and reference page. These information should be address in the paper:

In the 6th week I thought I faced all possible accident or issue as a school nurse I supposed to know and how to handle any issue. It was interesting that every week I face new situation that needs different intervention. During my 6th week, a 3rd grade boy came to nursing office with his right hand in hard cast. He got broken bone during weekend as he was playing soccer with his dad. He complained of pain in his fingers that he can’t bend them. I looked at his fingers and the first thing that came to my mind was that he most likely suffering of possible ‘compartment syndrome”. After 4 days being in cast, he got severe pain , swelling fingers without any sensation and bluish color. I talked to my preceptor and immediately called his mom and informed her that this is emergency situation and immediately needs intervene to save his hands of getting permanent damage. Another new case I would like to talk about it is a 7th grade student just diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. My preceptor and I had meeting with his parents, school psychologist, and assistant principal to discuss his situation and come up with a care plan for him during remaining days of school year. I shared all my info about Crohn’s disease and how to help the patient based on what I learned in peds and medsurg class. It was really good experience since I noticed how the parents of the student was happy that their son would be supported and cared by the school staff and even considered extra tutoring for him in case he couldn’t attend all days at school. That diagnosis was new and he needed lots of labs and procedures like colonoscopy which may caused him to miss few schooldays. Even I felt good that I can help even very small and show my interest to care for their son as much as I can. Both those scenarios  were very good and positive experiences to me, it proved me that whatever I learned in nursing school I can use them in real patient and help them. My other intervention that at first I thought it was negative, but at the end I realized I did right thing and turned to be positive is about a fourth grade boy who needs straight cath every day 2 times. Finally he allowed me to supervise him in bathroom when he does straight cath for himself. He did it right, but after he finished it, he refused to flush the toilet and throw the tubes in garbage can. He said you have to do it. I did it, but kind of surprised why during 2 years he does this to himself with supervision of the nurse, never he did this simple thing by himself. I asked my preceptor about that and she told me because I always flush the toilet for him and throw the tube in garbage. I said respectfully to her that I think he should do it by himself , he is 10 years old and need to learn as much as independent as possible. Flushing the toilet is part of this process and when he does the harder part like self straight cath for himself , he can throw it in garbage can or flush the toilet. Of course I didn’t mean to be mean to a 10 years old boy, I just want to help him in a right way. When I brought this issue with the school nurse, I kind of regretted that I wish wouldn’t say that. My preceptor accept my suggestion and next time asked the boy to do those I noticed. Now it is a habit for him and after he is done , he flushes and throw the tube in garbage can. The nurse told me how she is happy that he is doing everything independently. So I felt I did something right by bringing this to her attention, even she is really experienced school nurse and has over a decade experience and also deeply cares for all students, but sometimes we forget something and a small respectful reminder would be beneficial. It is very important to not resist against the truth. I appreciate my preceptor for her great personality and being open mind. Those were my new experiences that should address them in my reflection paper.