The application of patient satisfaction survey in health care venues has been used as a quality indicator of performance evaluation, according to Sanchez-Perez, Sanchez-Fernandez, Marin-Carillo, and Gázquez-Abad (2007), yet these responses are merely an individual’s perceptions. Additionally, research of Lee, Khong, and Ghista (2006) indicated a lack of formal understanding on how to appropriately theorize the linkage between patient satisfaction […]
It is meaningful to say patient experiences and perceptions of the type and access of care they receive is an uppermost focus of any healthcare setting (Rubin & Rubin, 2012). Consequently, healthcare providers and professionals tend to focus more on the expectations and active patient satisfaction but not dissatisfaction of inactive patients in the level […]
Qualitative research approach is a study that uses narrative reporting to explain and analyses behaviors of people and the implications of their actions (Erickson, 2011). It is equally important to say that qualitative research double-cuts the humanities, and the social and physical sciences (Denzin & Lincoln, 2013). The judgment in which qualitative research was based […]
The contributory factor of overutilization to healthcare and increased effects in health insurance premium should be looked at in ACA.
Proposed Topic “The Effect of Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its Influence on Utilization of Healthcare.” Proposed Questions 1. Does the presence of ACA promote over utilization of healthcare that may result in increased health insurance premium? 2. What relavant factors have the greatest impact on health care utilization? Problem Statement Some of the States in the […]
Hospital-acquired infections (HAI), according to the California Department of Public Health (n.d.), are infections that patients acquired throughout the episode of receiving care in a hospital or other healthcare facility. California Department of Public Health. (n.d.). Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs). Retrieved from http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/hai/Pages/HealthcareAssociatedInfections.aspx
The literature review is an essential part of research process, and a key component of the dissertation. It informs what is known about a research topic and what might benefit from further exploration. One such strategy is to understand the components, or pieces, of the dissertation and their purposes before beginning research writing. Doing so will […]
Identify gap in research literature → Research problem → research questions(hypotheses in quantitative studies) → methodology → Design → Measures → Analysis Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Framework—-Problem statements, Objectives and Research Questions.
It is highly important to analyze the relationships, differences and commonalities that exist between the Premise, the Prospectus and the Proposal of a dissertation process. It is necessary to develop the three pieces of dissertation process. This is because of their unique characteristics and distinct qualities. The Prospectus of a dissertation is simply a […]
The purpose of the Historical Alignment Tool (HAT) is to support the creation of your dissertation prospectus by documenting both the developmental evolution of and the alignment between your chosen dissertation research framework, design/methods, and possible societal implications. The HAT will provide iterative documentation of your rationale for making key research design/methodology decisions.
