Annotated Bibliography #1: "The Effects of Nurse Staffing on Quality of Care"
Martin, C. J. (2015). The Effects of Nurse Staffing on Quality of Care. MEDSURG Nursing, 4-6.
The text focuses on the different aspects of nurse staffing and how they affect the quality of patient care. Nurse understaffing impedes nurses' ability to provide high quality care to every patient they are assigned which ultimately influenced patient satisfaction. The source references the Hippocratic oath and maleficence, conveying that understaffing hinders nurses from complying with their oath by having too many patients to care for and contributing to nurse fatigue. Closing arguments suggest possible improvements to diminish the effect of nurse understaffing such as increasing the patient-to-nurse ratio. Also, the text references the steps the government has taken to eradicate this obstacle through The Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act.
Potential quotes that I can use from this source include "The longer the work hours, the more likely errors will be made 'A high nurse-to-patient ratio is directly responsible for nurses' job-related burnout and job dissatisfaction..." (p.4); "Poor nurse staffing and higher rates of adverse patient outcomes are directly related." (p.4); "For a nurse to believe all ethical principles are important and vital, the hospital has to prove both the patient and the nurse are of utmost importance and can do so by supporting safer staffing policies throughout the organization." (p.5); "While increasing the number of nurses caring for patients does cause a slight change in operating expenses, it has the benefit of decreasing the amount spent on adverse patient outcomes." (p.5). Each quote enables me to expand on the idea that working conditions can be an obstacle when achieving quality patient care. In addition, I can use a description of the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act to cite specific tactics being used to address the issue.
The article is published by MEDSURG Nursing which is the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. This academic journal is credible because its contributors are medical professionals that have experience in their field. Furthermore, all articles are reviewed by the editor of MEDSURG Nursing and members of a manuscript review panel to ensure accurate information is being published.
I plan on utilizing the statistics and conclusions reached by the author following their extensive research on the topic. I will support my information by citing quotes directly from the source in my Capstone project.
The text focuses on the different aspects of nurse staffing and how they affect the quality of patient care. Nurse understaffing impedes nurses' ability to provide high quality care to every patient they are assigned which ultimately influenced patient satisfaction. The source references the Hippocratic oath and maleficence, conveying that understaffing hinders nurses from complying with their oath by having too many patients to care for and contributing to nurse fatigue. Closing arguments suggest possible improvements to diminish the effect of nurse understaffing such as increasing the patient-to-nurse ratio. Also, the text references the steps the government has taken to eradicate this obstacle through The Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act.
Potential quotes that I can use from this source include "The longer the work hours, the more likely errors will be made 'A high nurse-to-patient ratio is directly responsible for nurses' job-related burnout and job dissatisfaction..." (p.4); "Poor nurse staffing and higher rates of adverse patient outcomes are directly related." (p.4); "For a nurse to believe all ethical principles are important and vital, the hospital has to prove both the patient and the nurse are of utmost importance and can do so by supporting safer staffing policies throughout the organization." (p.5); "While increasing the number of nurses caring for patients does cause a slight change in operating expenses, it has the benefit of decreasing the amount spent on adverse patient outcomes." (p.5). Each quote enables me to expand on the idea that working conditions can be an obstacle when achieving quality patient care. In addition, I can use a description of the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act to cite specific tactics being used to address the issue.
The article is published by MEDSURG Nursing which is the official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. This academic journal is credible because its contributors are medical professionals that have experience in their field. Furthermore, all articles are reviewed by the editor of MEDSURG Nursing and members of a manuscript review panel to ensure accurate information is being published.
I plan on utilizing the statistics and conclusions reached by the author following their extensive research on the topic. I will support my information by citing quotes directly from the source in my Capstone project.
Annotated Bibliography #2: "Hygienic Assessment of the Working Conditions of Obstetrics and Gynecological Doctors"
LISOK, A., & NAUMAU, I. (2016). HYGIENIC ASSESSMENT OF THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGICAL DOCTORS. Higher School's Pulse, 10(4), 3-7. doi:10.5604/20812021.1225359
The text analyzes a thorough study conducted on the working conditions of OB/GYNs and the way in which these factors affect these physicians. The author references specific risks to these types of physicians’ health, which conveys the importance of a healthy environment. One area of concern being described as, “the presence of extra genital pathologies in female obstetricians and gynecologists, arising as a result of contact with harmful occupational factors, contributes to abnormalities in the functioning of the female reproductive system during preparation for pregnancy…” (Lisok, 2016). New technology and procedures are referenced with regards to their implementation to make this specific field safer for both healthcare workers and patients.
Potential quotes that can be utilized from this source include further discussion about other risks that have been shown to arise as a result of working in this field. In addition to health risks, there are significant quotes regarding the emotional and mental toll that a job in this field can have on workers which can also greatly impede the work of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
The article is published on Galileo by “Higher School’s Pulse” which is a professional medical school in Poland. This academic journal is credible due to the experience of the medical students who wrote it, both with strong backgrounds in hygiene. These individuals have extensive knowledge in their fields and published this journal in partnership with their university who has done several studies on this topic.
I plan on utilizing the specific types of risks for OB/GYNs described in order to expand on the importance of medical professionals’ working environment on their success. This information will enable me to expand my research from merely mental/emotional adversity in the medical field to legitimate physical health concerns that may arise. I will support my information by citing quotes directly from the source in my Capstone project.
The text analyzes a thorough study conducted on the working conditions of OB/GYNs and the way in which these factors affect these physicians. The author references specific risks to these types of physicians’ health, which conveys the importance of a healthy environment. One area of concern being described as, “the presence of extra genital pathologies in female obstetricians and gynecologists, arising as a result of contact with harmful occupational factors, contributes to abnormalities in the functioning of the female reproductive system during preparation for pregnancy…” (Lisok, 2016). New technology and procedures are referenced with regards to their implementation to make this specific field safer for both healthcare workers and patients.
Potential quotes that can be utilized from this source include further discussion about other risks that have been shown to arise as a result of working in this field. In addition to health risks, there are significant quotes regarding the emotional and mental toll that a job in this field can have on workers which can also greatly impede the work of physicians and other healthcare professionals.
The article is published on Galileo by “Higher School’s Pulse” which is a professional medical school in Poland. This academic journal is credible due to the experience of the medical students who wrote it, both with strong backgrounds in hygiene. These individuals have extensive knowledge in their fields and published this journal in partnership with their university who has done several studies on this topic.
I plan on utilizing the specific types of risks for OB/GYNs described in order to expand on the importance of medical professionals’ working environment on their success. This information will enable me to expand my research from merely mental/emotional adversity in the medical field to legitimate physical health concerns that may arise. I will support my information by citing quotes directly from the source in my Capstone project.
Annotated Bibliography #3: "The Effects of Working Conditions on Patient Care: A Systemic Review"
Kapinos KA, Fitzgerald P, Greer N, et al. (2012 January) The Effect of Working Conditions on Patient Care: A Systematic Review [Internet]. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0050184/
The primary purpose of this text was “to systematically review the evidence on the role of primary care providers’ workplace conditions in influencing patient outcomes,” (Fitzgerald). This type of research is imperative to the medical field in that it allows healthcare professionals to ensure that their patients are receiving the highest quality of care. Factors of a healthcare profession that could impact patient outcomes in the research included: the human resources aspect such as workload and training, physical environment, and healthcare provider outcomes such as job satisfaction. Various studies in multiple locations were researched for input from healthcare professionals regarding these factors. Additionally, patients from these studies were evaluated on their characteristics and outcomes. The research confirmed a positive correlation between higher workloads and lower quality of care, and found that other HR-related practices genuinely had no meaningful impact on patient outcome.
Potential quotes that can be utilized from this source include specific evidence taken from studies that illustrate a correlation between certain factors of a job in healthcare and their ability to impact patient outcomes. In addition, quotes with specific evidence showing that improvement of working conditions benefited patient outcomes in studies could be included.
The URL for this book excerpt indicates the research is credible as it has .edu at the end. Additionally, the research was published by the US National Library of Medicine which is the largest medical library in the world. The researchers used valid studies to support their research and ensured that these studies were unbiased in order to draw accurate conclusions. Although the source was written in 2012, the information referenced is still valuable such factors of a healthcare profession are consistent and their impact on patient care is still a topic of concern today.
This source is valuable to my research in that it provides me with credible conclusions from studies that relate to my essential question. The excerpt is organized in such a way that it addresses all working conditions that could affect patients’ outcomes and has specific evidence to support a relationship between the two.
The primary purpose of this text was “to systematically review the evidence on the role of primary care providers’ workplace conditions in influencing patient outcomes,” (Fitzgerald). This type of research is imperative to the medical field in that it allows healthcare professionals to ensure that their patients are receiving the highest quality of care. Factors of a healthcare profession that could impact patient outcomes in the research included: the human resources aspect such as workload and training, physical environment, and healthcare provider outcomes such as job satisfaction. Various studies in multiple locations were researched for input from healthcare professionals regarding these factors. Additionally, patients from these studies were evaluated on their characteristics and outcomes. The research confirmed a positive correlation between higher workloads and lower quality of care, and found that other HR-related practices genuinely had no meaningful impact on patient outcome.
Potential quotes that can be utilized from this source include specific evidence taken from studies that illustrate a correlation between certain factors of a job in healthcare and their ability to impact patient outcomes. In addition, quotes with specific evidence showing that improvement of working conditions benefited patient outcomes in studies could be included.
The URL for this book excerpt indicates the research is credible as it has .edu at the end. Additionally, the research was published by the US National Library of Medicine which is the largest medical library in the world. The researchers used valid studies to support their research and ensured that these studies were unbiased in order to draw accurate conclusions. Although the source was written in 2012, the information referenced is still valuable such factors of a healthcare profession are consistent and their impact on patient care is still a topic of concern today.
This source is valuable to my research in that it provides me with credible conclusions from studies that relate to my essential question. The excerpt is organized in such a way that it addresses all working conditions that could affect patients’ outcomes and has specific evidence to support a relationship between the two.