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    Due 08/01

    – ## Assessment4_6008_Resources.docx

    – ## Assessment4_6008_instructions.docx

    **## Assessment4_6008_Resources.docx**

    Use the resources linked below to help complete this assessment.

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    **Health Care Financing**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Health Care Financing](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491124570006731) reading list.

    **Advocacy, Lobbying, and Letter Writing**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Advocacy, Lobbying, and Letter Writing](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491133610006731) reading list.

    ·
    [Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2674737490006731).

    · Chapter 11, "Applying Health Economics to Influence Health Care Through Federal and State Policy Formation."

    · This chapter examines how to influence the development of policy at various levels of government.

    **Social Justice and Health Equity**

    Read the following resources. They may be helpful in completing Assessment 4:

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Social Justice and Health Equity](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491145660006731) reading list.

    **Reflection**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Reflection](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491181910006731) reading list.

    ·
    [Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2674737490006731).

    · Chapter 12, "Epilogue: Reflections on Living and Leading in a Changing Nursing World."

    · This chapter offers a reflection of how to lead positive change in nursing.

    **## Assessment4_6008_instructions.docx**

    Write a letter to an official in your state or local government. (Choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue.

    Collapse All

    **Introduction**

    **Note:** Each assessment in this course builds upon the work you have completed in previous assessments. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.

    As health care leaders, it is important to understand strategies for advocating and lobbying elected officials. This can lead to the development of policies or laws that can help drive improved equity and outcomes for all participants in the health care environment as well as a more sustainable financial future.

    **Background and Context**

    As a master's-level health care practitioner, you may be expected to implement plans to ensure that initiatives designed to take advantage of economic opportunities for the organization are rolled out successfully and can be sustained over multiple years. Additionally, it is important to be able to envision how an initiative could be implemented in different contexts and for different purposes to ensure the investment remains a viable and positive asset to your organization or care setting.

    As a master's-level practitioner, you will often be challenged to influence the health care environment in a variety of ways. This influence can occur on a micro-level (implementing change on your unit, institution, community, or local organizations) or at a macro level (implementing change via state or federal regulations and policy). One way you can influence the health care environment is by lobbying an elected official at the local, state, or national level to adopt policies or legislation that would support positive economic and health outcomes for patients, practitioners, and organizations within the health care environment.

    **Instructions**

    For this assessment, you will develop a letter to an official in your state or local government (choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue. Remember, when writing the letter, you must use your personal address and telephone number unless you are exclusively representing a group or your organization.

    Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

    Overall, your assessment submission will be assessed on the following criteria:

    · Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing.

    · Keep this brief but try to include details about how the issue is currently impacting the elected officials’ constituents.

    · Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and the negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed.

    · Tailor this messaging to focus on the impacts in the communities and organizations that are relevant to the elected official you are writing to.

    · Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue.

    · Cite at least five current, scholarly sources that support your argument and help provide the elected official (who may not have a detailed knowledge of the health care environment) with an understanding of the issues, changes, or actions that you are proposing to drive improved outcomes.

    · Identify the impact your issue has on health care institutions and health care providers at the local community, state, or national level.

    · Make sure to include information from both a health care and an economic perspective. An elected official may be more responsive to one perspective than another.

    · Incorporate social justice, structural racism, and inequity principles when picking resources and making recommendations for change in your assessment.

    · Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue.

    · Think about how your experiences (the experiences can be personal, professional, or from your team’s perspective or experience) affect how you have planned for the resources needed to implement your desired changes or actions. How did this impact your approach to conducting a risk analysis on the project?

    · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards.

    · Remember to conclude your letter with a summary of your position on the issue and a compelling reason that the elected official should act in your favor and support your issue or initiative.

    **Additional Requirements**

    ·
    **Audience:** Make sure you are addressing your letter to an actual local or state official.

    · For most states, you can use the following resource:

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Lobbying for Change](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491123430006731).

    · For local officials, search your city’s government website for officials and their positions.

    ·
    **Length of Submission:** 1–2 double spaced pages. Your letter needs to be succinct and persuasive.

    ·
    **Number of References:** Cite at least five sources of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source.

    ·
    **APA formatting:** Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style.

    **Note:** As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center's
    [Writing Support](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=4646) page.

    **Competencies Measured**

    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

    · Competency 1: Analyze the effects of financial and economic factors (such as cost-benefit, supply and demand, return on investment, and risks) in a health care system on patient care, services offered, and organizational structures and operation.

    · Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing.

    · Competency 2: Develop ethical and culturally equitable solutions to economic problems within a health care organization in an effort to improve the quality of care and services offered.

    · Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed.

    · Competency 3: Justify the qualitative and quantitative information used to guide economic decision making to stakeholders and colleagues.

    · Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue.

    · Competency 4: Develop ethical and culturally equitable economic strategies to address dynamic environmental forces and ensure the future security of an organization's resources and its ability to provide quality care.

    · Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue.

    · Competency 5: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards.

    · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

    **## Assessment4_6008_instructions.docx**

    Write a letter to an official in your state or local government. (Choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue.

    Collapse All

    **Introduction**

    **Note:** Each assessment in this course builds upon the work you have completed in previous assessments. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.

    As health care leaders, it is important to understand strategies for advocating and lobbying elected officials. This can lead to the development of policies or laws that can help drive improved equity and outcomes for all participants in the health care environment as well as a more sustainable financial future.

    **Background and Context**

    As a master's-level health care practitioner, you may be expected to implement plans to ensure that initiatives designed to take advantage of economic opportunities for the organization are rolled out successfully and can be sustained over multiple years. Additionally, it is important to be able to envision how an initiative could be implemented in different contexts and for different purposes to ensure the investment remains a viable and positive asset to your organization or care setting.

    As a master's-level practitioner, you will often be challenged to influence the health care environment in a variety of ways. This influence can occur on a micro-level (implementing change on your unit, institution, community, or local organizations) or at a macro level (implementing change via state or federal regulations and policy). One way you can influence the health care environment is by lobbying an elected official at the local, state, or national level to adopt policies or legislation that would support positive economic and health outcomes for patients, practitioners, and organizations within the health care environment.

    **Instructions**

    For this assessment, you will develop a letter to an official in your state or local government (choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue. Remember, when writing the letter, you must use your personal address and telephone number unless you are exclusively representing a group or your organization.

    Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

    Overall, your assessment submission will be assessed on the following criteria:

    · Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing.

    · Keep this brief but try to include details about how the issue is currently impacting the elected officials’ constituents.

    · Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and the negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed.

    · Tailor this messaging to focus on the impacts in the communities and organizations that are relevant to the elected official you are writing to.

    · Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue.

    · Cite at least five current, scholarly sources that support your argument and help provide the elected official (who may not have a detailed knowledge of the health care environment) with an understanding of the issues, changes, or actions that you are proposing to drive improved outcomes.

    · Identify the impact your issue has on health care institutions and health care providers at the local community, state, or national level.

    · Make sure to include information from both a health care and an economic perspective. An elected official may be more responsive to one perspective than another.

    · Incorporate social justice, structural racism, and inequity principles when picking resources and making recommendations for change in your assessment.

    · Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue.

    · Think about how your experiences (the experiences can be personal, professional, or from your team’s perspective or experience) affect how you have planned for the resources needed to implement your desired changes or actions. How did this impact your approach to conducting a risk analysis on the project?

    · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards.

    · Remember to conclude your letter with a summary of your position on the issue and a compelling reason that the elected official should act in your favor and support your issue or initiative.

    **Additional Requirements**

    ·
    **Audience:** Make sure you are addressing your letter to an actual local or state official.

    · For most states, you can use the following resource:

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Lobbying for Change](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491123430006731).

    · For local officials, search your city’s government website for officials and their positions.

    ·
    **Length of Submission:** 1–2 double spaced pages. Your letter needs to be succinct and persuasive.

    ·
    **Number of References:** Cite at least five sources of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source.

    ·
    **APA formatting:** Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style.

    **Note:** As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center's
    [Writing Support](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=4646) page.

    **Competencies Measured**

    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

    · Competency 1: Analyze the effects of financial and economic factors (such as cost-benefit, supply and demand, return on investment, and risks) in a health care system on patient care, services offered, and organizational structures and operation.

    · Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing.

    · Competency 2: Develop ethical and culturally equitable solutions to economic problems within a health care organization in an effort to improve the quality of care and services offered.

    · Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed.

    · Competency 3: Justify the qualitative and quantitative information used to guide economic decision making to stakeholders and colleagues.

    · Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue.

    · Competency 4: Develop ethical and culturally equitable economic strategies to address dynamic environmental forces and ensure the future security of an organization's resources and its ability to provide quality care.

    · Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue.

    · Competency 5: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards.

    · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

    **## Assessment4_6008_Resources.docx**

    Use the resources linked below to help complete this assessment.

    Collapse All

    **Health Care Financing**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Health Care Financing](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491124570006731) reading list.

    **Advocacy, Lobbying, and Letter Writing**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Advocacy, Lobbying, and Letter Writing](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491133610006731) reading list.

    ·
    [Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2674737490006731).

    · Chapter 11, "Applying Health Economics to Influence Health Care Through Federal and State Policy Formation."

    · This chapter examines how to influence the development of policy at various levels of government.

    **Social Justice and Health Equity**

    Read the following resources. They may be helpful in completing Assessment 4:

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Social Justice and Health Equity](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491145660006731) reading list.

    **Reflection**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Reflection](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491181910006731) reading list.

    ·
    [Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2674737490006731).

    · Chapter 12, "Epilogue: Reflections on Living and Leading in a Changing Nursing World."

    · This chapter offers a reflection of how to lead positive change in nursing.

    **## Assessment4_6008_instructions.docx**

    Write a letter to an official in your state or local government. (Choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue.

    Collapse All

    **Introduction**

    **Note:** Each assessment in this course builds upon the work you have completed in previous assessments. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.

    As health care leaders, it is important to understand strategies for advocating and lobbying elected officials. This can lead to the development of policies or laws that can help drive improved equity and outcomes for all participants in the health care environment as well as a more sustainable financial future.

    **Background and Context**

    As a master's-level health care practitioner, you may be expected to implement plans to ensure that initiatives designed to take advantage of economic opportunities for the organization are rolled out successfully and can be sustained over multiple years. Additionally, it is important to be able to envision how an initiative could be implemented in different contexts and for different purposes to ensure the investment remains a viable and positive asset to your organization or care setting.

    As a master's-level practitioner, you will often be challenged to influence the health care environment in a variety of ways. This influence can occur on a micro-level (implementing change on your unit, institution, community, or local organizations) or at a macro level (implementing change via state or federal regulations and policy). One way you can influence the health care environment is by lobbying an elected official at the local, state, or national level to adopt policies or legislation that would support positive economic and health outcomes for patients, practitioners, and organizations within the health care environment.

    **Instructions**

    For this assessment, you will develop a letter to an official in your state or local government (choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue. Remember, when writing the letter, you must use your personal address and telephone number unless you are exclusively representing a group or your organization.

    Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

    Overall, your assessment submission will be assessed on the following criteria:

    · Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing.

    · Keep this brief but try to include details about how the issue is currently impacting the elected officials’ constituents.

    · Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and the negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed.

    · Tailor this messaging to focus on the impacts in the communities and organizations that are relevant to the elected official you are writing to.

    · Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue.

    · Cite at least five current, scholarly sources that support your argument and help provide the elected official (who may not have a detailed knowledge of the health care environment) with an understanding of the issues, changes, or actions that you are proposing to drive improved outcomes.

    · Identify the impact your issue has on health care institutions and health care providers at the local community, state, or national level.

    · Make sure to include information from both a health care and an economic perspective. An elected official may be more responsive to one perspective than another.

    · Incorporate social justice, structural racism, and inequity principles when picking resources and making recommendations for change in your assessment.

    · Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue.

    · Think about how your experiences (the experiences can be personal, professional, or from your team’s perspective or experience) affect how you have planned for the resources needed to implement your desired changes or actions. How did this impact your approach to conducting a risk analysis on the project?

    · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards.

    · Remember to conclude your letter with a summary of your position on the issue and a compelling reason that the elected official should act in your favor and support your issue or initiative.

    **Additional Requirements**

    ·
    **Audience:** Make sure you are addressing your letter to an actual local or state official.

    · For most states, you can use the following resource:

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Lobbying for Change](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491123430006731).

    · For local officials, search your city’s government website for officials and their positions.

    ·
    **Length of Submission:** 1–2 double spaced pages. Your letter needs to be succinct and persuasive.

    ·
    **Number of References:** Cite at least five sources of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source.

    ·
    **APA formatting:** Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style.

    **Note:** As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center's
    [Writing Support](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=4646) page.

    **Competencies Measured**

    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

    · Competency 1: Analyze the effects of financial and economic factors (such as cost-benefit, supply and demand, return on investment, and risks) in a health care system on patient care, services offered, and organizational structures and operation.

    · Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing.

    · Competency 2: Develop ethical and culturally equitable solutions to economic problems within a health care organization in an effort to improve the quality of care and services offered.

    · Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed.

    · Competency 3: Justify the qualitative and quantitative information used to guide economic decision making to stakeholders and colleagues.

    · Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue.

    · Competency 4: Develop ethical and culturally equitable economic strategies to address dynamic environmental forces and ensure the future security of an organization's resources and its ability to provide quality care.

    · Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue.

    · Competency 5: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards.

    · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

    **## Assessment4_6008_Resources.docx**

    Use the resources linked below to help complete this assessment.

    Collapse All

    **Health Care Financing**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Health Care Financing](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491124570006731) reading list.

    **Advocacy, Lobbying, and Letter Writing**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Advocacy, Lobbying, and Letter Writing](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491133610006731) reading list.

    ·
    [Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2674737490006731).

    · Chapter 11, "Applying Health Economics to Influence Health Care Through Federal and State Policy Formation."

    · This chapter examines how to influence the development of policy at various levels of government.

    **Social Justice and Health Equity**

    Read the following resources. They may be helpful in completing Assessment 4:

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Social Justice and Health Equity](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491145660006731) reading list.

    **Reflection**

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Reflection](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491181910006731) reading list.

    ·
    [Health Care Finance, Economics, and Policy for Nurses](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2674737490006731).

    · Chapter 12, "Epilogue: Reflections on Living and Leading in a Changing Nursing World."

    · This chapter offers a reflection of how to lead positive change in nursing.

    **## Assessment4_6008_instructions.docx**

    Write a letter to an official in your state or local government. (Choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue.

    Collapse All

    **Introduction**

    **Note:** Each assessment in this course builds upon the work you have completed in previous assessments. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.

    As health care leaders, it is important to understand strategies for advocating and lobbying elected officials. This can lead to the development of policies or laws that can help drive improved equity and outcomes for all participants in the health care environment as well as a more sustainable financial future.

    **Background and Context**

    As a master's-level health care practitioner, you may be expected to implement plans to ensure that initiatives designed to take advantage of economic opportunities for the organization are rolled out successfully and can be sustained over multiple years. Additionally, it is important to be able to envision how an initiative could be implemented in different contexts and for different purposes to ensure the investment remains a viable and positive asset to your organization or care setting.

    As a master's-level practitioner, you will often be challenged to influence the health care environment in a variety of ways. This influence can occur on a micro-level (implementing change on your unit, institution, community, or local organizations) or at a macro level (implementing change via state or federal regulations and policy). One way you can influence the health care environment is by lobbying an elected official at the local, state, or national level to adopt policies or legislation that would support positive economic and health outcomes for patients, practitioners, and organizations within the health care environment.

    **Instructions**

    For this assessment, you will develop a letter to an official in your state or local government (choose the individual in the level of government that will best address your issue). The purpose of this letter is to advocate for action with regards to your chosen health care environment issue. Remember, when writing the letter, you must use your personal address and telephone number unless you are exclusively representing a group or your organization.

    Be sure to address each main point. Review the assessment instructions and scoring guide, including performance-level descriptions for each criterion, to ensure you understand the work you will be asked to complete and how it will be assessed. In addition, note the requirements for document format and length and for supporting evidence.

    Overall, your assessment submission will be assessed on the following criteria:

    · Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing.

    · Keep this brief but try to include details about how the issue is currently impacting the elected officials’ constituents.

    · Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and the negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed.

    · Tailor this messaging to focus on the impacts in the communities and organizations that are relevant to the elected official you are writing to.

    · Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue.

    · Cite at least five current, scholarly sources that support your argument and help provide the elected official (who may not have a detailed knowledge of the health care environment) with an understanding of the issues, changes, or actions that you are proposing to drive improved outcomes.

    · Identify the impact your issue has on health care institutions and health care providers at the local community, state, or national level.

    · Make sure to include information from both a health care and an economic perspective. An elected official may be more responsive to one perspective than another.

    · Incorporate social justice, structural racism, and inequity principles when picking resources and making recommendations for change in your assessment.

    · Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue.

    · Think about how your experiences (the experiences can be personal, professional, or from your team’s perspective or experience) affect how you have planned for the resources needed to implement your desired changes or actions. How did this impact your approach to conducting a risk analysis on the project?

    · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly communication standards.

    · Remember to conclude your letter with a summary of your position on the issue and a compelling reason that the elected official should act in your favor and support your issue or initiative.

    **Additional Requirements**

    ·
    **Audience:** Make sure you are addressing your letter to an actual local or state official.

    · For most states, you can use the following resource:

    ·
    [Assessment 4: Lobbying for Change](https://capella.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/public/01CAPELLA_INST/lists/2490763020006731?auth=SAML&section=2491123430006731).

    · For local officials, search your city’s government website for officials and their positions.

    ·
    **Length of Submission:** 1–2 double spaced pages. Your letter needs to be succinct and persuasive.

    ·
    **Number of References:** Cite at least five sources of evidence to support your identification of the gap. This could be public health data, a peer-reviewed journal article, or another scholarly source.

    ·
    **APA formatting:** Resources and citations are formatted according to current APA style.

    **Note:** As you revise your writing, check out the resources listed on the Writing Center's
    [Writing Support](https://lat.strategiced.com/redirect?linkid=4646) page.

    **Competencies Measured**

    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

    · Competency 1: Analyze the effects of financial and economic factors (such as cost-benefit, supply and demand, return on investment, and risks) in a health care system on patient care, services offered, and organizational structures and operation.

    · Summarize the health care economic issue that you are addressing.

    · Competency 2: Develop ethical and culturally equitable solutions to economic problems within a health care organization in an effort to improve the quality of care and services offered.

    · Explain the positive outcomes that will occur if the issue is addressed and negative outcomes that will occur if the issue is not addressed.

    · Competency 3: Justify the qualitative and quantitative information used to guide economic decision making to stakeholders and colleagues.

    · Summarize key information from scholarly sources to support the importance of addressing the issue; the issue’s overall impact on health care at the institutional, local, state, or national level; and proposed changes or actions to address the issue.

    · Competency 4: Develop ethical and culturally equitable economic strategies to address dynamic environmental forces and ensure the future security of an organization's resources and its ability to provide quality care.

    · Explain how personal, professional, and organizational experiences have informed the resource planning and risk analysis for working toward addressing the economic issue.

    · Competency 5: Produce clear, coherent, and professional written work, in accordance with Capella writing standards.

    · Convey purpose, in an appropriate tone and style, incorporating supporting evidence and adhering to organizational, professional, and scholarly writing standards.

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    3 simple parts

    – ## EmergingTechnologiesEvaluation.pdf

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    Evaluating Emerging Technology

    Objectives

    • Identify and select an emerging technology to evaluate.
    • Provide an overview of the emerging technology and its role/function in health care.

    • Analyze current polices and regulation governing informatic and communication
    technologies.

    • Evaluate the emerging technology you selected and determine if the technology will
    achieve equitable care in an underserved population.

    Overview

    New health care innovations offer nurses an opportunity to apply emerging technologies in
    practice to improve quality and patient outcomes.

    The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the impact of an emerging technology and
    related regulations and policies on health care delivery and equitable care. Complete Parts I-
    III, as indicated below. Be concise but use complete sentences representative of scholarly
    writing.

    Part I: Evaluation of an Emerging Technology

    Provide an overview of an emerging technology and its role/function in health care.

    Describe an emerging
    technology. What is the
    current competition for this
    technology?

    Explain how the technology would enhance
    value, quality, and cost-effectiveness in health
    care.

    Explain how a nurse’s role incorporates
    informatics technology.

    Part II: Policies and Regulation

    Analyze (examine in detail) current polices and regulation governing informatic and communication technologies.

    Identify a policy (state or federal) and one regulation currently in
    place.

    Explain how the policy and regulation enhance value, quality,
    and cost-effectiveness in health care delivery.

    Policy:

    Regulation:

    In 250-350 words, explain how you would advocate for policies and regulations that support the appropriate use of technologies
    impacting health care.

    Part III: Equitable Care

    Select an underserved population. Using the emerging technology you selected, determine if the technology will achieve equitable
    care in an underserved population. Consider access, cost-effectiveness, care outcomes, and mitigating factors specific to your selected
    population in your analysis.

    Present your selected
    population and explain
    why it is considered an
    underserved population.

    Evaluate the emerging technology you
    selected and discuss what aspects must be
    considered to ensure equitable care for this
    population.

    Based on your overall analysis, describe which aspect
    would be the most critical priority for the population
    you selected (access, cost-effectiveness, care
    outcomes, and mitigating factors). Why is this the most
    critical priority?

    In 250-350 words, describe the type of resources and opportunities that would be required for your selected population to have the intended

    outcomes from the emerging technology.

    **## EmergingTechnologiesEvaluation.pdf**

    Evaluating Emerging Technology

    Objectives

    • Identify and select an emerging technology to evaluate.
    • Provide an overview of the emerging technology and its role/function in health care.

    • Analyze current polices and regulation governing informatic and communication
    technologies.

    • Evaluate the emerging technology you selected and determine if the technology will
    achieve equitable care in an underserved population.

    Overview

    New health care innovations offer nurses an opportunity to apply emerging technologies in
    practice to improve quality and patient outcomes.

    The purpose of this assignment is to evaluate the impact of an emerging technology and
    related regulations and policies on health care delivery and equitable care. Complete Parts I-
    III, as indicated below. Be concise but use complete sentences representative of scholarly
    writing.

    Part I: Evaluation of an Emerging Technology

    Provide an overview of an emerging technology and its role/function in health care.

    Describe an emerging
    technology. What is the
    current competition for this
    technology?

    Explain how the technology would enhance
    value, quality, and cost-effectiveness in health
    care.

    Explain how a nurse’s role incorporates
    informatics technology.

    Part II: Policies and Regulation

    Analyze (examine in detail) current polices and regulation governing informatic and communication technologies.

    Identify a policy (state or federal) and one regulation currently in
    place.

    Explain how the policy and regulation enhance value, quality,
    and cost-effectiveness in health care delivery.

    Policy:

    Regulation:

    In 250-350 words, explain how you would advocate for policies and regulations that support the appropriate use of technologies
    impacting health care.

    Part III: Equitable Care

    Select an underserved population. Using the emerging technology you selected, determine if the technology will achieve equitable
    care in an underserved population. Consider access, cost-effectiveness, care outcomes, and mitigating factors specific to your selected
    population in your analysis.

    Present your selected
    population and explain
    why it is considered an
    underserved population.

    Evaluate the emerging technology you
    selected and discuss what aspects must be
    considered to ensure equitable care for this
    population.

    Based on your overall analysis, describe which aspect
    would be the most critical priority for the population
    you selected (access, cost-effectiveness, care
    outcomes, and mitigating factors). Why is this the most
    critical priority?

    In 250-350 words, describe the type of resources and opportunities that would be required for your selected population to have the intended

    outcomes from the emerging technology.

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    – Create a PowerPoint presentation reflective of a comprehensive teaching plan for a client newly diagnosed with preeclampsia.
    This week you will build on your previous research and simulation experience to now care for a client newly diagnosed with preeclampsia. Research, design, and submit a 'Client Teaching Assignment' PowerPoint presentation for client Amy based on the scenario and guidelines below. This assignment should also follow 7th edition APA guidelines including in-text citations and references.
    – _Amy is a healthy 28-year-old female, Gravida 2 Para 1001, who presents to the provider’s office at 33 weeks gestation complaining of a 3-day history of severe headaches and blurry vision. She reports normal fetal movement. Vital signs were assessed with BP measuring 160/100. Examination reveals a soft non-tender abdomen, 2+ DTRs, and absent clonus. Urinalysis shows 2+ proteinuria. Amy’s provider diagnoses her with preeclampsia and admits her to the hospital’s high-risk antepartum unit for further testing, fetal surveillance, and expectant management._
    **Assignment Instructions:**
    – Conduct thorough research to support your content and findings.
    – Ensure your information is presented clearly on the slides.
    – Speaker’s notes should elaborate on the key points mentioned in the slides.
    – Submit 10-15 PowerPoint slides including speaker notes.
    – Slides should include the following:
    – _Title page_
    – _Pathophysiology_: Provide an overview of the pathophysiology of preeclampsia.
    – _Recognize Cues_: Describe signs/symptoms, client statements, lab work, or assessment findings you would recognize as specific to a client with this disease process.
    – _Generate Solutions_: List at least 3 SMART goals for this client. At least one goal should be short-term; at least one goal should be long-term.
    – _Take Actions:_What nursing interventions would you implement for Amy? At a minimum, include the following topics with the rationale for each intervention.
    – Expectant management or serial assessments and testing
    – Pharmacology management (include at minimum labetalol, hydralazine, betamethasone, magnesium sulfate, and calcium gluconate)
    – Describe each medication use, desired effects, and adverse reactions. Are any pre-assessment required before administering each medication?
    – Activity level
    – _Evaluate Outcomes_: What signs will point to improving, declining, and unchanged status?
    – _Reference slide_
    – Slide Content
    – Key points: Utilize concise phrases (maximum 8 words, 5 lines) on each slide.
    – Visual Aids: Incorporate graphs, images, or diagrams to enhance understanding and engagement.

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    Instructions: Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide
    evidence-based rationales for your answers. APA, 7th ed. must be followed.
    CASE STUDY: An Older Immigrant Couple: Mr. and Mrs. Arahan
    Mr. and Mrs. Arahan, an older couple in their seventies, have been living with their oldest daughter,
    her husband of 15 years, and their two children, ages 12 and 14. They all live in a middle-income
    neighborhood in a suburb of a metropolitan city. Mr. and Mrs. Arahan are both college educated and
    worked full-time while they were in their native country. In addition, Mr. Arahan, the only offspring
    of wealthy parents, inherited a substantial amount of money and real estate. Their daughter came to
    the United States as a registered nurse and met her husband, a drug company representative. The
    older couple moved to the United States when their daughter became a U.S. citizen and petitioned
    them as immigrants. Since the couple was facing retirement, they welcomed the opportunity to come
    to the United States.
    The Arahans found life in the United States different from that in their home country, but their
    adjustment was not as difficult because both were healthy and spoke English fluently. Most of their
    time was spent taking care of their two grandchildren and the house. As the grandchildren grew older,
    the older couple found that they had more spare time. The daughter and her husband advanced in
    their careers and spent a great deal more time at their jobs. There were few family dinners during
    the week. On weekends, the daughter, her husband, and their children socialized with their own
    friends. The couple began to feel isolated and longed for a more active life.
    Mr. and Mrs. Arahan began to think that perhaps they should return to the home country, where
    they still had relatives and friends. However, political and economic issues would have made it
    difficult for them to live there. Besides, they had become accustomed to the way of life in the United
    States with all the modern conveniences and abundance of goods that were difficult to obtain in their
    country. However, they also became concerned that they might not be able to tolerate the winter
    months and that minor health problems might worsen as they aged. They wondered who would take
    care of them if they became very frail and where they would live, knowing that their daughter had
    only saved money for their grandchildren’s college education. They expressed their sentiments to
    their daughter, who became very concerned about how her parents were feeling.
    This older couple had been attending church on a regular basis, but had never been active in other
    church-related activities. The church bulletin announced the establishment of parish nursing with
    two retired registered nurses as volunteers. The couple attended the first opening of the parish clinic.
    Here, they met one of the registered nurses, who had a short discussion with them about the services
    offered. The registered nurse had spent a great deal of her working years as a community healthnurse. She informed Mr. and Mrs. Arahan of her availability to help them resolve any health-related
    issues.
    Reflective Questions
    1. What strategies could be suggested for this older adult couple to enhance their quality of life?
    2. What community resources can they utilize?
    3. What can the daughter and her family do to address the feelings of isolation of the older couple?
    4. What health promotion activities can ensure a healthy lifestyle for them?
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    Coding Assignment

    Due Jul 27 by 11:59pm
    Points 5
    Submitting a file upload

    Coding Assignment Rubric

    Criteria Ratings Pts

    Code Book
    Completed

    1 pts

    Analysis of
    the Data

    1 pts

    Start Assignment

    Coding Assignment: Instructions

    Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the process of coding and
    analyzing qualitative data.

    Instructions:

    1. Download the Qualitative Coding Assignment packet located in the Module 10 resources.
    2. Read through the entire document and complete the code book using the instructions provided.
    3. Submit the final code book along with a summary of the major themes or most common pet

    peeves noted to the drop box. Your analysis of the data should be a minimum of 3-4 full
    paragraphs.

    4. You can submit the last page of the assignment with the code book and analysis. You do not need
    a formal APA paper with a title page and references. No references are required for this
    assignment. Simply provide your assessment based on the data that you coded.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    All relevant codes were
    identified for the code
    book.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Most relevant codes were
    identified for the code
    book.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    No codes identified/
    assignment not turned in.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Analysis of the pertinent
    findings is relevant to the
    codes identified.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Analysis of the pertinent
    findings is mostly relevant
    to the codes identified.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Analysis does not consider
    the codes and does not
    provide any insight into the
    data.

    Description
    of the Data 1 pts

    Organization

    1 pts

    Mechanics
    & Grammar

    1 pts

    Total Points: 5

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Description of the data
    provided in a minimum of
    3-4 paragraphs.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Description of the data
    provided in less than 3-4
    paragraphs.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Description of the data is
    weak or is not included.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Assignment is organized
    using the Code Book
    Template and has a logical
    flow.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Assignment does not use
    the template or is
    unorganized.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Assignment was not
    submitted or does not
    include any information.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Presents information using
    clear and concise
    language in an organized
    manner with no
    grammatical errors.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Presents information in an
    organized manner with few
    grammatical errors.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Presents information that
    is not clear, logical,
    professional, or organized
    that the reader has
    difficulty understanding
    and contains numerous
    grammatical errors.

    **## CodingAssignment.docx**

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    Content coding is one way to identify the themes or patterns found in the narrative text of qualitative research studies. The qualitative research assignment for Week 8 requires you to content code the narrative pet peeves of 10 nursing and social work students taking courses in a “brick and mortar” university. These students were asked to anonymously describe the problems (or “pet peeves”) they experienced in previous courses that detracted from their learning experience.

    **To complete this assignment**, you need the
    **three** documents: the student narrative text on pet peeves, the code scheme, and the code sheet. Below is a description of each of these documents. All of the needed resources can be found in this document.

    **Student Narrative Text on Course Pet Peeves (Page 3):** You will see the narrative text written by each of the 10 students in this document. Each student has a unique identification (ID) number. For example, 001 is the ID number of the first student and 010 is number for the last student. Some students only wrote about one pet peeve, whereas others listed up to two or more pet peeves. If a student listed two or more pet peeves, a “vertical bar”
    **|** is used to separate each them. Take a look at the student whose ID number is 002. This student’s first pet peeve about course readings is separated from the second one by a vertical bar (
    **|** ).

    **Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data (Page 4):** A code scheme has unique numbers linked to different types of content or themes found in narrative text. For this assignment, you will see a unique number for each different type of pet peeve. For example, a pet peeve on not being able to locate required readings is assigned the number “01”. Sometimes the content of narrative text cannot be categorized, because it is unclear or doesn’t make sense. For this assignment, this type of narrative text is given the code number “99”. If narrative text is not a pet peeve, it is given the code number “97”.

    **Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data (Page 5):** This is the form that you use to enter the code scheme number for each pet peeve in a student’s narrative text. The first column of the code sheet lists the student’s unique ID number. The next column (Code 1) is used to write the number from the code scheme that best describes the content of the first pet peeve listed by the student. The second column (Code 2) is for the second pet peeve, and the third column (Code 3) is for the last one.

    ## **Example**

    Here is an example of how to code the narrative text on course pet peeves. In this example, the student described the following pet peeves in courses she had taken in the past:

    186 Assignments that are just “busy work” with no perceived value.
    **|**
    Lack of feedback.

    **ID**

    First, the number “186” is the unique ID number for this student. When you code this student’s pet peeves, you need to write them on the line for this ID number.

    **Codes**

    Next you will see a vertical bar | in the narrative text on page 3 which means there are more than one pet peeve listed by the student.

    **Code Sheet Example (Refer to Coding Scheme page 5)**

    The first pet peeve is about assignments that are considered to be “busy work”. When you review the code scheme for student pet peeves, it looks like the number “08” (Assignments not geared to learning [e.g., busy work]) best describes this student’s pet peeve. You then enter the number “08” into the second column (Code 1) of the code sheet (see below).

    In the next pet peeve, the student writes about “lack of feedback”. While her response is not very specific, it is most likely to related to code number “13” (Assignments returned without comments or feedback). You then enter “13” in the third column of the code sheet. Because this student did not list a third pet peeve, you then leave the fourth column (Code 3) blank.

    Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data

    | | | | |
    | — | — | — | — |
    | **ID #** | **Code 1** | **Code 2** | **Code 3** |
    | 186 | 08 | 13 | |

    You are now ready to start content coding the narrative text of pet peeves for the 10 students in this assignment on page 3. When you are finished, you need to submit your completed code sheet on page 7 to the submission link in Week 5.

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Student Narrative Text on Course Pet Peeves**

    001 Professors who “don’t allow” students to disagree with their opinions.
    **|**
    Professors who grade based on the placement of commas and the number of spaces typed between words rather than on the ideas and thoughts developed.
    **|**
    Professors who give me reason to feel about 2 inches tall when I give an incorrect answer to a question.

    002 Ridiculous amounts of reading to be done in a short period of time.
    **|**
    Not having an opportunity to discuss different viewpoints or different facets of a topic-issue.

    003 I get frustrated with instructors that behave as though we have nothing else going on in our lives except their class and their assignments.

    004 I don’t like to read material that doesn’t have a practical benefit. I want to leave here with a marketable skill, not a head filled with historical facts or scientific jargon.

    005 Students who use the classroom to show how
    **smart** they are and to
    **build** themselves up.
    **|**
    Those who rattle their candy and gum wrappers or chip bags.

    006 When required readings are not available.
    **|**
    When instructors put-down students.
    **|**
    When assignments are too difficult.

    007 Professor who believe their view is the
    **only** one acceptable.
    **|** Disorganized classes.
    **|** Dry readings.

    008 Professors who are condescending toward students.
    **|** Test questions that come out of the blue.

    009 People make noise – opening snacks, chewing loud (pretzels).
    **|** When people monopolize class.

    010 Allowing personal bias to dictate evaluations of students work. (e.g., If you disagree, then you’re wrong.)
    **|** When expectations for grades are unclear.

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data**

    **Course Requirements**

    **01** = Can’t locate required readings

    **02** =
    _Unclear_ expectations of students

    **03** =
    _Unrealistic_ expectations of students (e.g., too many readings, assignments too difficult)

    **04** = Working in groups (e.g., too much, meaningless)

    **05** = Course doesn’t follow syllabus

    **Course Content**

    **06** = Content of required readings (e.g., irrelevant, inappropriate, boring, dry)

    **07** = No clinical, policy or real-life application of course content

    **08** = Assignments not geared to learning (e.g., busy work)

    **09** = Too little time spent on the most important topics

    **Teacher – Student Relationship**

    **10** = Teacher doesn’t encourage students to voice opinions that are different from their own

    **11** = Teacher talks down to students (e.g., condescending, makes students feel stupid)

    **12** = Teacher has low expectations of students (e.g., intelligence, experience, ability to complete assignments)

    **Teaching Behavior**

    **13** = Assignments returned without comments or feedback (e.g., papers)

    **14** = Personality of teacher (e.g., opinionated, egotistical, arrogant, thinks their approach is the only way)

    **15** = Unfair or inappropriate grading (e.g., papers, exams, final grades)

    **16** = Poor facilitator of class discussions

    **Student Behavior**

    **17** = Students who monopolize class time

    **18** = Irrelevant comments or discussions by other students (e.g., personal stories)

    **19** = Limited or no development of peer relationships with classmates

    **20** = Overbearing, intimidating, and/or opinionated students

    **21** = Students making noises in class (e.g., rattling papers, unwrapping food)

    **98** = Other: Student’s written response not a pet peeve or doesn’t fit coding scheme

    **99** = Unable to decipher meaning of student response

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data**

    **Qualitative Analyses:** The analytic method you will use to analyze the narrative data for this Assignment is called content analysis. It requires you to read each student’s narrative and then code its content using the thematic categories on page 4 (Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data). Once you have completed the coding, you will need to describe the most common types of “pet peeves” that students have about their courses.

    | | | | |
    | — | — | — | — |
    | **ID #** | **CODE 1** | **CODE 2** | **CODE 3** |
    | 001 | | | |
    | 002 | | | |
    | 003 | | | |
    | 004 | | | |
    | 005 | | | |
    | 006 | | | |
    | 007 | | | |
    | 008 | | | |
    | 009 | | | |
    | 010 | | | |

    After you complete the code sheet,
    **summarize the major themes** or most common pet peeves described by the 10 students in their previous courses:

    **## CodingAssignment.docx**

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    Content coding is one way to identify the themes or patterns found in the narrative text of qualitative research studies. The qualitative research assignment for Week 8 requires you to content code the narrative pet peeves of 10 nursing and social work students taking courses in a “brick and mortar” university. These students were asked to anonymously describe the problems (or “pet peeves”) they experienced in previous courses that detracted from their learning experience.

    **To complete this assignment**, you need the
    **three** documents: the student narrative text on pet peeves, the code scheme, and the code sheet. Below is a description of each of these documents. All of the needed resources can be found in this document.

    **Student Narrative Text on Course Pet Peeves (Page 3):** You will see the narrative text written by each of the 10 students in this document. Each student has a unique identification (ID) number. For example, 001 is the ID number of the first student and 010 is number for the last student. Some students only wrote about one pet peeve, whereas others listed up to two or more pet peeves. If a student listed two or more pet peeves, a “vertical bar”
    **|** is used to separate each them. Take a look at the student whose ID number is 002. This student’s first pet peeve about course readings is separated from the second one by a vertical bar (
    **|** ).

    **Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data (Page 4):** A code scheme has unique numbers linked to different types of content or themes found in narrative text. For this assignment, you will see a unique number for each different type of pet peeve. For example, a pet peeve on not being able to locate required readings is assigned the number “01”. Sometimes the content of narrative text cannot be categorized, because it is unclear or doesn’t make sense. For this assignment, this type of narrative text is given the code number “99”. If narrative text is not a pet peeve, it is given the code number “97”.

    **Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data (Page 5):** This is the form that you use to enter the code scheme number for each pet peeve in a student’s narrative text. The first column of the code sheet lists the student’s unique ID number. The next column (Code 1) is used to write the number from the code scheme that best describes the content of the first pet peeve listed by the student. The second column (Code 2) is for the second pet peeve, and the third column (Code 3) is for the last one.

    ## **Example**

    Here is an example of how to code the narrative text on course pet peeves. In this example, the student described the following pet peeves in courses she had taken in the past:

    186 Assignments that are just “busy work” with no perceived value.
    **|**
    Lack of feedback.

    **ID**

    First, the number “186” is the unique ID number for this student. When you code this student’s pet peeves, you need to write them on the line for this ID number.

    **Codes**

    Next you will see a vertical bar | in the narrative text on page 3 which means there are more than one pet peeve listed by the student.

    **Code Sheet Example (Refer to Coding Scheme page 5)**

    The first pet peeve is about assignments that are considered to be “busy work”. When you review the code scheme for student pet peeves, it looks like the number “08” (Assignments not geared to learning [e.g., busy work]) best describes this student’s pet peeve. You then enter the number “08” into the second column (Code 1) of the code sheet (see below).

    In the next pet peeve, the student writes about “lack of feedback”. While her response is not very specific, it is most likely to related to code number “13” (Assignments returned without comments or feedback). You then enter “13” in the third column of the code sheet. Because this student did not list a third pet peeve, you then leave the fourth column (Code 3) blank.

    Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data

    | | | | |
    | — | — | — | — |
    | **ID #** | **Code 1** | **Code 2** | **Code 3** |
    | 186 | 08 | 13 | |

    You are now ready to start content coding the narrative text of pet peeves for the 10 students in this assignment on page 3. When you are finished, you need to submit your completed code sheet on page 7 to the submission link in Week 5.

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Student Narrative Text on Course Pet Peeves**

    001 Professors who “don’t allow” students to disagree with their opinions.
    **|**
    Professors who grade based on the placement of commas and the number of spaces typed between words rather than on the ideas and thoughts developed.
    **|**
    Professors who give me reason to feel about 2 inches tall when I give an incorrect answer to a question.

    002 Ridiculous amounts of reading to be done in a short period of time.
    **|**
    Not having an opportunity to discuss different viewpoints or different facets of a topic-issue.

    003 I get frustrated with instructors that behave as though we have nothing else going on in our lives except their class and their assignments.

    004 I don’t like to read material that doesn’t have a practical benefit. I want to leave here with a marketable skill, not a head filled with historical facts or scientific jargon.

    005 Students who use the classroom to show how
    **smart** they are and to
    **build** themselves up.
    **|**
    Those who rattle their candy and gum wrappers or chip bags.

    006 When required readings are not available.
    **|**
    When instructors put-down students.
    **|**
    When assignments are too difficult.

    007 Professor who believe their view is the
    **only** one acceptable.
    **|** Disorganized classes.
    **|** Dry readings.

    008 Professors who are condescending toward students.
    **|** Test questions that come out of the blue.

    009 People make noise – opening snacks, chewing loud (pretzels).
    **|** When people monopolize class.

    010 Allowing personal bias to dictate evaluations of students work. (e.g., If you disagree, then you’re wrong.)
    **|** When expectations for grades are unclear.

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data**

    **Course Requirements**

    **01** = Can’t locate required readings

    **02** =
    _Unclear_ expectations of students

    **03** =
    _Unrealistic_ expectations of students (e.g., too many readings, assignments too difficult)

    **04** = Working in groups (e.g., too much, meaningless)

    **05** = Course doesn’t follow syllabus

    **Course Content**

    **06** = Content of required readings (e.g., irrelevant, inappropriate, boring, dry)

    **07** = No clinical, policy or real-life application of course content

    **08** = Assignments not geared to learning (e.g., busy work)

    **09** = Too little time spent on the most important topics

    **Teacher – Student Relationship**

    **10** = Teacher doesn’t encourage students to voice opinions that are different from their own

    **11** = Teacher talks down to students (e.g., condescending, makes students feel stupid)

    **12** = Teacher has low expectations of students (e.g., intelligence, experience, ability to complete assignments)

    **Teaching Behavior**

    **13** = Assignments returned without comments or feedback (e.g., papers)

    **14** = Personality of teacher (e.g., opinionated, egotistical, arrogant, thinks their approach is the only way)

    **15** = Unfair or inappropriate grading (e.g., papers, exams, final grades)

    **16** = Poor facilitator of class discussions

    **Student Behavior**

    **17** = Students who monopolize class time

    **18** = Irrelevant comments or discussions by other students (e.g., personal stories)

    **19** = Limited or no development of peer relationships with classmates

    **20** = Overbearing, intimidating, and/or opinionated students

    **21** = Students making noises in class (e.g., rattling papers, unwrapping food)

    **98** = Other: Student’s written response not a pet peeve or doesn’t fit coding scheme

    **99** = Unable to decipher meaning of student response

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data**

    **Qualitative Analyses:** The analytic method you will use to analyze the narrative data for this Assignment is called content analysis. It requires you to read each student’s narrative and then code its content using the thematic categories on page 4 (Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data). Once you have completed the coding, you will need to describe the most common types of “pet peeves” that students have about their courses.

    | | | | |
    | — | — | — | — |
    | **ID #** | **CODE 1** | **CODE 2** | **CODE 3** |
    | 001 | | | |
    | 002 | | | |
    | 003 | | | |
    | 004 | | | |
    | 005 | | | |
    | 006 | | | |
    | 007 | | | |
    | 008 | | | |
    | 009 | | | |
    | 010 | | | |

    After you complete the code sheet,
    **summarize the major themes** or most common pet peeves described by the 10 students in their previous courses:

    **## CodingAssignment2.pdf**

    Coding Assignment

    Due Jul 27 by 11:59pm
    Points 5
    Submitting a file upload

    Coding Assignment Rubric

    Criteria Ratings Pts

    Code Book
    Completed

    1 pts

    Analysis of
    the Data

    1 pts

    Start Assignment

    Coding Assignment: Instructions

    Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the process of coding and
    analyzing qualitative data.

    Instructions:

    1. Download the Qualitative Coding Assignment packet located in the Module 10 resources.
    2. Read through the entire document and complete the code book using the instructions provided.
    3. Submit the final code book along with a summary of the major themes or most common pet

    peeves noted to the drop box. Your analysis of the data should be a minimum of 3-4 full
    paragraphs.

    4. You can submit the last page of the assignment with the code book and analysis. You do not need
    a formal APA paper with a title page and references. No references are required for this
    assignment. Simply provide your assessment based on the data that you coded.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    All relevant codes were
    identified for the code
    book.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Most relevant codes were
    identified for the code
    book.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    No codes identified/
    assignment not turned in.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Analysis of the pertinent
    findings is relevant to the
    codes identified.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Analysis of the pertinent
    findings is mostly relevant
    to the codes identified.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Analysis does not consider
    the codes and does not
    provide any insight into the
    data.

    Description
    of the Data 1 pts

    Organization

    1 pts

    Mechanics
    & Grammar

    1 pts

    Total Points: 5

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Description of the data
    provided in a minimum of
    3-4 paragraphs.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Description of the data
    provided in less than 3-4
    paragraphs.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Description of the data is
    weak or is not included.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Assignment is organized
    using the Code Book
    Template and has a logical
    flow.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Assignment does not use
    the template or is
    unorganized.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Assignment was not
    submitted or does not
    include any information.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Presents information using
    clear and concise
    language in an organized
    manner with no
    grammatical errors.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Presents information in an
    organized manner with few
    grammatical errors.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Presents information that
    is not clear, logical,
    professional, or organized
    that the reader has
    difficulty understanding
    and contains numerous
    grammatical errors.

    **## CodingAssignment.docx**

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    Content coding is one way to identify the themes or patterns found in the narrative text of qualitative research studies. The qualitative research assignment for Week 8 requires you to content code the narrative pet peeves of 10 nursing and social work students taking courses in a “brick and mortar” university. These students were asked to anonymously describe the problems (or “pet peeves”) they experienced in previous courses that detracted from their learning experience.

    **To complete this assignment**, you need the
    **three** documents: the student narrative text on pet peeves, the code scheme, and the code sheet. Below is a description of each of these documents. All of the needed resources can be found in this document.

    **Student Narrative Text on Course Pet Peeves (Page 3):** You will see the narrative text written by each of the 10 students in this document. Each student has a unique identification (ID) number. For example, 001 is the ID number of the first student and 010 is number for the last student. Some students only wrote about one pet peeve, whereas others listed up to two or more pet peeves. If a student listed two or more pet peeves, a “vertical bar”
    **|** is used to separate each them. Take a look at the student whose ID number is 002. This student’s first pet peeve about course readings is separated from the second one by a vertical bar (
    **|** ).

    **Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data (Page 4):** A code scheme has unique numbers linked to different types of content or themes found in narrative text. For this assignment, you will see a unique number for each different type of pet peeve. For example, a pet peeve on not being able to locate required readings is assigned the number “01”. Sometimes the content of narrative text cannot be categorized, because it is unclear or doesn’t make sense. For this assignment, this type of narrative text is given the code number “99”. If narrative text is not a pet peeve, it is given the code number “97”.

    **Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data (Page 5):** This is the form that you use to enter the code scheme number for each pet peeve in a student’s narrative text. The first column of the code sheet lists the student’s unique ID number. The next column (Code 1) is used to write the number from the code scheme that best describes the content of the first pet peeve listed by the student. The second column (Code 2) is for the second pet peeve, and the third column (Code 3) is for the last one.

    ## **Example**

    Here is an example of how to code the narrative text on course pet peeves. In this example, the student described the following pet peeves in courses she had taken in the past:

    186 Assignments that are just “busy work” with no perceived value.
    **|**
    Lack of feedback.

    **ID**

    First, the number “186” is the unique ID number for this student. When you code this student’s pet peeves, you need to write them on the line for this ID number.

    **Codes**

    Next you will see a vertical bar | in the narrative text on page 3 which means there are more than one pet peeve listed by the student.

    **Code Sheet Example (Refer to Coding Scheme page 5)**

    The first pet peeve is about assignments that are considered to be “busy work”. When you review the code scheme for student pet peeves, it looks like the number “08” (Assignments not geared to learning [e.g., busy work]) best describes this student’s pet peeve. You then enter the number “08” into the second column (Code 1) of the code sheet (see below).

    In the next pet peeve, the student writes about “lack of feedback”. While her response is not very specific, it is most likely to related to code number “13” (Assignments returned without comments or feedback). You then enter “13” in the third column of the code sheet. Because this student did not list a third pet peeve, you then leave the fourth column (Code 3) blank.

    Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data

    | | | | |
    | — | — | — | — |
    | **ID #** | **Code 1** | **Code 2** | **Code 3** |
    | 186 | 08 | 13 | |

    You are now ready to start content coding the narrative text of pet peeves for the 10 students in this assignment on page 3. When you are finished, you need to submit your completed code sheet on page 7 to the submission link in Week 5.

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Student Narrative Text on Course Pet Peeves**

    001 Professors who “don’t allow” students to disagree with their opinions.
    **|**
    Professors who grade based on the placement of commas and the number of spaces typed between words rather than on the ideas and thoughts developed.
    **|**
    Professors who give me reason to feel about 2 inches tall when I give an incorrect answer to a question.

    002 Ridiculous amounts of reading to be done in a short period of time.
    **|**
    Not having an opportunity to discuss different viewpoints or different facets of a topic-issue.

    003 I get frustrated with instructors that behave as though we have nothing else going on in our lives except their class and their assignments.

    004 I don’t like to read material that doesn’t have a practical benefit. I want to leave here with a marketable skill, not a head filled with historical facts or scientific jargon.

    005 Students who use the classroom to show how
    **smart** they are and to
    **build** themselves up.
    **|**
    Those who rattle their candy and gum wrappers or chip bags.

    006 When required readings are not available.
    **|**
    When instructors put-down students.
    **|**
    When assignments are too difficult.

    007 Professor who believe their view is the
    **only** one acceptable.
    **|** Disorganized classes.
    **|** Dry readings.

    008 Professors who are condescending toward students.
    **|** Test questions that come out of the blue.

    009 People make noise – opening snacks, chewing loud (pretzels).
    **|** When people monopolize class.

    010 Allowing personal bias to dictate evaluations of students work. (e.g., If you disagree, then you’re wrong.)
    **|** When expectations for grades are unclear.

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data**

    **Course Requirements**

    **01** = Can’t locate required readings

    **02** =
    _Unclear_ expectations of students

    **03** =
    _Unrealistic_ expectations of students (e.g., too many readings, assignments too difficult)

    **04** = Working in groups (e.g., too much, meaningless)

    **05** = Course doesn’t follow syllabus

    **Course Content**

    **06** = Content of required readings (e.g., irrelevant, inappropriate, boring, dry)

    **07** = No clinical, policy or real-life application of course content

    **08** = Assignments not geared to learning (e.g., busy work)

    **09** = Too little time spent on the most important topics

    **Teacher – Student Relationship**

    **10** = Teacher doesn’t encourage students to voice opinions that are different from their own

    **11** = Teacher talks down to students (e.g., condescending, makes students feel stupid)

    **12** = Teacher has low expectations of students (e.g., intelligence, experience, ability to complete assignments)

    **Teaching Behavior**

    **13** = Assignments returned without comments or feedback (e.g., papers)

    **14** = Personality of teacher (e.g., opinionated, egotistical, arrogant, thinks their approach is the only way)

    **15** = Unfair or inappropriate grading (e.g., papers, exams, final grades)

    **16** = Poor facilitator of class discussions

    **Student Behavior**

    **17** = Students who monopolize class time

    **18** = Irrelevant comments or discussions by other students (e.g., personal stories)

    **19** = Limited or no development of peer relationships with classmates

    **20** = Overbearing, intimidating, and/or opinionated students

    **21** = Students making noises in class (e.g., rattling papers, unwrapping food)

    **98** = Other: Student’s written response not a pet peeve or doesn’t fit coding scheme

    **99** = Unable to decipher meaning of student response

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data**

    **Qualitative Analyses:** The analytic method you will use to analyze the narrative data for this Assignment is called content analysis. It requires you to read each student’s narrative and then code its content using the thematic categories on page 4 (Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data). Once you have completed the coding, you will need to describe the most common types of “pet peeves” that students have about their courses.

    | | | | |
    | — | — | — | — |
    | **ID #** | **CODE 1** | **CODE 2** | **CODE 3** |
    | 001 | | | |
    | 002 | | | |
    | 003 | | | |
    | 004 | | | |
    | 005 | | | |
    | 006 | | | |
    | 007 | | | |
    | 008 | | | |
    | 009 | | | |
    | 010 | | | |

    After you complete the code sheet,
    **summarize the major themes** or most common pet peeves described by the 10 students in their previous courses:

    **## CodingAssignment2.pdf**

    Coding Assignment

    Due Jul 27 by 11:59pm
    Points 5
    Submitting a file upload

    Coding Assignment Rubric

    Criteria Ratings Pts

    Code Book
    Completed

    1 pts

    Analysis of
    the Data

    1 pts

    Start Assignment

    Coding Assignment: Instructions

    Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to familiarize you with the process of coding and
    analyzing qualitative data.

    Instructions:

    1. Download the Qualitative Coding Assignment packet located in the Module 10 resources.
    2. Read through the entire document and complete the code book using the instructions provided.
    3. Submit the final code book along with a summary of the major themes or most common pet

    peeves noted to the drop box. Your analysis of the data should be a minimum of 3-4 full
    paragraphs.

    4. You can submit the last page of the assignment with the code book and analysis. You do not need
    a formal APA paper with a title page and references. No references are required for this
    assignment. Simply provide your assessment based on the data that you coded.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    All relevant codes were
    identified for the code
    book.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Most relevant codes were
    identified for the code
    book.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    No codes identified/
    assignment not turned in.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Analysis of the pertinent
    findings is relevant to the
    codes identified.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Analysis of the pertinent
    findings is mostly relevant
    to the codes identified.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Analysis does not consider
    the codes and does not
    provide any insight into the
    data.

    Description
    of the Data 1 pts

    Organization

    1 pts

    Mechanics
    & Grammar

    1 pts

    Total Points: 5

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Description of the data
    provided in a minimum of
    3-4 paragraphs.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Description of the data
    provided in less than 3-4
    paragraphs.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Description of the data is
    weak or is not included.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Assignment is organized
    using the Code Book
    Template and has a logical
    flow.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Assignment does not use
    the template or is
    unorganized.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Assignment was not
    submitted or does not
    include any information.

    1 pts
    Proficient

    Presents information using
    clear and concise
    language in an organized
    manner with no
    grammatical errors.

    0.5 pts
    Acceptable

    Presents information in an
    organized manner with few
    grammatical errors.

    0 pts
    Unsatisfactory

    Presents information that
    is not clear, logical,
    professional, or organized
    that the reader has
    difficulty understanding
    and contains numerous
    grammatical errors.

    **## CodingAssignment.docx**

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    Content coding is one way to identify the themes or patterns found in the narrative text of qualitative research studies. The qualitative research assignment for Week 8 requires you to content code the narrative pet peeves of 10 nursing and social work students taking courses in a “brick and mortar” university. These students were asked to anonymously describe the problems (or “pet peeves”) they experienced in previous courses that detracted from their learning experience.

    **To complete this assignment**, you need the
    **three** documents: the student narrative text on pet peeves, the code scheme, and the code sheet. Below is a description of each of these documents. All of the needed resources can be found in this document.

    **Student Narrative Text on Course Pet Peeves (Page 3):** You will see the narrative text written by each of the 10 students in this document. Each student has a unique identification (ID) number. For example, 001 is the ID number of the first student and 010 is number for the last student. Some students only wrote about one pet peeve, whereas others listed up to two or more pet peeves. If a student listed two or more pet peeves, a “vertical bar”
    **|** is used to separate each them. Take a look at the student whose ID number is 002. This student’s first pet peeve about course readings is separated from the second one by a vertical bar (
    **|** ).

    **Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data (Page 4):** A code scheme has unique numbers linked to different types of content or themes found in narrative text. For this assignment, you will see a unique number for each different type of pet peeve. For example, a pet peeve on not being able to locate required readings is assigned the number “01”. Sometimes the content of narrative text cannot be categorized, because it is unclear or doesn’t make sense. For this assignment, this type of narrative text is given the code number “99”. If narrative text is not a pet peeve, it is given the code number “97”.

    **Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data (Page 5):** This is the form that you use to enter the code scheme number for each pet peeve in a student’s narrative text. The first column of the code sheet lists the student’s unique ID number. The next column (Code 1) is used to write the number from the code scheme that best describes the content of the first pet peeve listed by the student. The second column (Code 2) is for the second pet peeve, and the third column (Code 3) is for the last one.

    ## **Example**

    Here is an example of how to code the narrative text on course pet peeves. In this example, the student described the following pet peeves in courses she had taken in the past:

    186 Assignments that are just “busy work” with no perceived value.
    **|**
    Lack of feedback.

    **ID**

    First, the number “186” is the unique ID number for this student. When you code this student’s pet peeves, you need to write them on the line for this ID number.

    **Codes**

    Next you will see a vertical bar | in the narrative text on page 3 which means there are more than one pet peeve listed by the student.

    **Code Sheet Example (Refer to Coding Scheme page 5)**

    The first pet peeve is about assignments that are considered to be “busy work”. When you review the code scheme for student pet peeves, it looks like the number “08” (Assignments not geared to learning [e.g., busy work]) best describes this student’s pet peeve. You then enter the number “08” into the second column (Code 1) of the code sheet (see below).

    In the next pet peeve, the student writes about “lack of feedback”. While her response is not very specific, it is most likely to related to code number “13” (Assignments returned without comments or feedback). You then enter “13” in the third column of the code sheet. Because this student did not list a third pet peeve, you then leave the fourth column (Code 3) blank.

    Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data

    | | | | |
    | — | — | — | — |
    | **ID #** | **Code 1** | **Code 2** | **Code 3** |
    | 186 | 08 | 13 | |

    You are now ready to start content coding the narrative text of pet peeves for the 10 students in this assignment on page 3. When you are finished, you need to submit your completed code sheet on page 7 to the submission link in Week 5.

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Student Narrative Text on Course Pet Peeves**

    001 Professors who “don’t allow” students to disagree with their opinions.
    **|**
    Professors who grade based on the placement of commas and the number of spaces typed between words rather than on the ideas and thoughts developed.
    **|**
    Professors who give me reason to feel about 2 inches tall when I give an incorrect answer to a question.

    002 Ridiculous amounts of reading to be done in a short period of time.
    **|**
    Not having an opportunity to discuss different viewpoints or different facets of a topic-issue.

    003 I get frustrated with instructors that behave as though we have nothing else going on in our lives except their class and their assignments.

    004 I don’t like to read material that doesn’t have a practical benefit. I want to leave here with a marketable skill, not a head filled with historical facts or scientific jargon.

    005 Students who use the classroom to show how
    **smart** they are and to
    **build** themselves up.
    **|**
    Those who rattle their candy and gum wrappers or chip bags.

    006 When required readings are not available.
    **|**
    When instructors put-down students.
    **|**
    When assignments are too difficult.

    007 Professor who believe their view is the
    **only** one acceptable.
    **|** Disorganized classes.
    **|** Dry readings.

    008 Professors who are condescending toward students.
    **|** Test questions that come out of the blue.

    009 People make noise – opening snacks, chewing loud (pretzels).
    **|** When people monopolize class.

    010 Allowing personal bias to dictate evaluations of students work. (e.g., If you disagree, then you’re wrong.)
    **|** When expectations for grades are unclear.

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data**

    **Course Requirements**

    **01** = Can’t locate required readings

    **02** =
    _Unclear_ expectations of students

    **03** =
    _Unrealistic_ expectations of students (e.g., too many readings, assignments too difficult)

    **04** = Working in groups (e.g., too much, meaningless)

    **05** = Course doesn’t follow syllabus

    **Course Content**

    **06** = Content of required readings (e.g., irrelevant, inappropriate, boring, dry)

    **07** = No clinical, policy or real-life application of course content

    **08** = Assignments not geared to learning (e.g., busy work)

    **09** = Too little time spent on the most important topics

    **Teacher – Student Relationship**

    **10** = Teacher doesn’t encourage students to voice opinions that are different from their own

    **11** = Teacher talks down to students (e.g., condescending, makes students feel stupid)

    **12** = Teacher has low expectations of students (e.g., intelligence, experience, ability to complete assignments)

    **Teaching Behavior**

    **13** = Assignments returned without comments or feedback (e.g., papers)

    **14** = Personality of teacher (e.g., opinionated, egotistical, arrogant, thinks their approach is the only way)

    **15** = Unfair or inappropriate grading (e.g., papers, exams, final grades)

    **16** = Poor facilitator of class discussions

    **Student Behavior**

    **17** = Students who monopolize class time

    **18** = Irrelevant comments or discussions by other students (e.g., personal stories)

    **19** = Limited or no development of peer relationships with classmates

    **20** = Overbearing, intimidating, and/or opinionated students

    **21** = Students making noises in class (e.g., rattling papers, unwrapping food)

    **98** = Other: Student’s written response not a pet peeve or doesn’t fit coding scheme

    **99** = Unable to decipher meaning of student response

    ## **Week 10: Qualitative Coding Assignment**

    ## **Code Sheet: Student Pet Peeve Data**

    **Qualitative Analyses:** The analytic method you will use to analyze the narrative data for this Assignment is called content analysis. It requires you to read each student’s narrative and then code its content using the thematic categories on page 4 (Coding Scheme: Student Pet Peeve Data). Once you have completed the coding, you will need to describe the most common types of “pet peeves” that students have about their courses.

    | | | | |
    | — | — | — | — |
    | **ID #** | **CODE 1** | **CODE 2** | **CODE 3** |
    | 001 | | | |
    | 002 | | | |
    | 003 | | | |
    | 004 | | | |
    | 005 | | | |
    | 006 | | | |
    | 007 | | | |
    | 008 | | | |
    | 009 | | | |
    | 010 | | | |

    After you complete the code sheet,
    **summarize the major themes** or most common pet peeves described by the 10 students in their previous courses:

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    The Psychological and Physiological Impact of End-Stage Renal Disease: A Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Perspective

    Introduction

    End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) represents the final, irreversible stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation for survival. This condition not only imposes immense physical burdens but also deeply affects the psychological well-being of patients. Depression and anxiety are common among individuals with ESRD, influencing treatment adherence and quality of life. Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) provides a valuable lens through which to understand and treat the psychological impact of ESRD. This paper will explore ESRD using CBT, integrating health and mental health theory, neurobiology, diversity, and treatment implications.

    Description of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

    ESRD occurs when kidney function declines to less than 15% of normal capacity, rendering the kidneys unable to adequately filter waste from the blood. Common symptoms include fatigue, fluid retention, cognitive impairment, and emotional distress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023), over 785,000 Americans are affected by ESRD, with disproportionately high rates among racial and ethnic minorities. The chronic nature of the disease, combined with its demanding treatment regimen, often leads to significant psychological distress. Patients undergoing dialysis may experience isolation, hopelessness, and a reduced sense of autonomy, all of which contribute to poor mental health outcomes (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009.

    Application of Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory

    Contemporary CBT, rooted in the work of Aaron Beck and further developed to integrate neurobiological findings, emphasizes the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (Beck & Haigh, 2014). In the context of ESRD, patients often experience negative automatic thoughts such as “I’m a burden,” or “My life is over,” which lead to feelings of hopelessness and withdrawal from daily activities (Cukor et al., 2007). These cognitive distortions can exacerbate depression and anxiety, reducing motivation to adhere to treatment (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). CBT targets these maladaptive thought patterns through cognitive restructuring, helping patients identify and challenge irrational beliefs (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Behavioral strategies, such as activity scheduling and problem-solving, are also used to increase engagement and enhance coping. Contemporary CBT’s incorporation of mindfulness and emotion regulation techniques makes it especially relevant for ESRD patients, who face ongoing stress and uncertainty (Beck & Haigh, 2014).

    Health and Mental Health Integration

    The relationship between physical illness and mental health is bidirectional (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Patients with ESRD frequently experience depression, which in turn can negatively affect physical health outcomes such as dialysis adherence and dietary management (Cukor et al., 2007). The Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Reasoned Action help explain these behaviors. For instance, patients who perceive ESRD as highly threatening and believe that treatment will be effective are more likely to adhere to medical recommendations (Kimmel, 2001). Conversely, cultural beliefs, stigma, and a lack of perceived control can hinder health-promoting behaviors (Kimmel, 2001). Integrating psychological care into nephrology settings can improve overall health outcomes by addressing both mental and physical aspects of ESRD (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009).

    Neurobiology

    ESRD has significant neurobiological implications. Uremic toxins, which accumulate in the bloodstream due to impaired kidney function, can cross the blood-brain barrier and affect cognitive function and mood regulation (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Patients often report memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings (Kimmel, 2001). Chronic stress associated with ESRD activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to elevated cortisol levels that further disrupt immune function and neurotransmitter balance (Cukor et al., 2007). Neurobiological studies have shown that depression in ESRD is linked to dysregulation of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which are critical for mood stabilization (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Inflammation and oxidative stress, both prevalent in ESRD, are also implicated in the pathophysiology of depression and anxiety (Cukor et al., 2007). These findings underscore the importance of integrating neurobiological considerations into psychological treatment (Beck & Haigh, 2014).

    Diversity Considerations

    Diversity factors significantly influence the experience and treatment of ESRD. African Americans are three times more likely than whites to develop ESRD, due in part to higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, as well as socioeconomic disparities (CDC, 2023). Low-income individuals often face barriers to accessing consistent dialysis, mental health services, and nutritious food (Kimmel, 2001). Gender differences also emerge, with women more likely to report depression and men less likely to seek psychological help (Cukor et al., 2007). Cultural beliefs may influence how ESRD and mental health are perceived, potentially leading to underreporting of symptoms or reluctance to engage in therapy (Kimmel, 2001). Language barriers can further complicate communication and trust between patients and providers. A culturally competent approach is essential for addressing these disparities and promoting equitable care (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009).

    Treatment

    Effective treatment of ESRD-related psychological distress requires a multidisciplinary approach (Cukor et al., 2007). CBT offers a structured, evidence-based method for addressing depression and anxiety in this population (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Cognitive restructuring techniques help patients identify and challenge negative thoughts related to illness and disability (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Behavioral activation encourages re-engagement with meaningful activities, combating the lethargy and isolation common in ESRD (Cukor et al., 2007). Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques can help patients manage uncertainty and improve emotional regulation (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Pharmacological interventions, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may be appropriate for patients with moderate to severe depression (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Collaboration among nephrologists, nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals ensures comprehensive care (Kimmel, 2001). Psychoeducation, support groups, and telehealth options can also enhance access and adherence, especially in underserved communities (CDC, 2023).

    Conclusion

    End-Stage Renal Disease presents profound challenges that extend beyond physical health, encompassing significant psychological and social dimensions (Kimmel, 2001). Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory provides a valuable framework for understanding and addressing the mental health needs of ESRD patients (Beck & Haigh, 2014). By integrating cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, neurobiological insights, and culturally informed care, clinicians can offer holistic and effective treatment (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Addressing the mind-body connection is essential for improving quality of life and health outcomes in this vulnerable population (Cukor et al., 2007).

    References

    Beck, A. T., & Haigh, E. A. (2014). Advances in cognitive theory and therapy: The generic

    cognitive model. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 10, 1–24.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Chronic Kidney Disease in the United

    States, 2023.
    [https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/publications-resources/ckd-national-](https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/publications-resources/ckd-national-)

    facts.html

    Cukor, D., Coplan, J., Brown, C., et al. (2007). Depression and anxiety in urban hemodialysis

    patients. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2(3), 484–490.

    Hedayati, S. S., & Finkelstein, F. O. (2009). Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of

    depression in patients with CKD. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 54(4), 741–752.

    Kimmel, P. L. (2001). Psychosocial factors in dialysis patients. Kidney International, 59(4),

    1599–1613.

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    The Psychological and Physiological Impact of End-Stage Renal Disease: A Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Perspective

    Introduction

    End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) represents the final, irreversible stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation for survival. This condition not only imposes immense physical burdens but also deeply affects the psychological well-being of patients. Depression and anxiety are common among individuals with ESRD, influencing treatment adherence and quality of life. Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) provides a valuable lens through which to understand and treat the psychological impact of ESRD. This paper will explore ESRD using CBT, integrating health and mental health theory, neurobiology, diversity, and treatment implications.

    Description of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

    ESRD occurs when kidney function declines to less than 15% of normal capacity, rendering the kidneys unable to adequately filter waste from the blood. Common symptoms include fatigue, fluid retention, cognitive impairment, and emotional distress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023), over 785,000 Americans are affected by ESRD, with disproportionately high rates among racial and ethnic minorities. The chronic nature of the disease, combined with its demanding treatment regimen, often leads to significant psychological distress. Patients undergoing dialysis may experience isolation, hopelessness, and a reduced sense of autonomy, all of which contribute to poor mental health outcomes (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009.

    Application of Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory

    Contemporary CBT, rooted in the work of Aaron Beck and further developed to integrate neurobiological findings, emphasizes the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (Beck & Haigh, 2014). In the context of ESRD, patients often experience negative automatic thoughts such as “I’m a burden,” or “My life is over,” which lead to feelings of hopelessness and withdrawal from daily activities (Cukor et al., 2007). These cognitive distortions can exacerbate depression and anxiety, reducing motivation to adhere to treatment (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). CBT targets these maladaptive thought patterns through cognitive restructuring, helping patients identify and challenge irrational beliefs (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Behavioral strategies, such as activity scheduling and problem-solving, are also used to increase engagement and enhance coping. Contemporary CBT’s incorporation of mindfulness and emotion regulation techniques makes it especially relevant for ESRD patients, who face ongoing stress and uncertainty (Beck & Haigh, 2014).

    Health and Mental Health Integration

    The relationship between physical illness and mental health is bidirectional (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Patients with ESRD frequently experience depression, which in turn can negatively affect physical health outcomes such as dialysis adherence and dietary management (Cukor et al., 2007). The Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Reasoned Action help explain these behaviors. For instance, patients who perceive ESRD as highly threatening and believe that treatment will be effective are more likely to adhere to medical recommendations (Kimmel, 2001). Conversely, cultural beliefs, stigma, and a lack of perceived control can hinder health-promoting behaviors (Kimmel, 2001). Integrating psychological care into nephrology settings can improve overall health outcomes by addressing both mental and physical aspects of ESRD (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009).

    Neurobiology

    ESRD has significant neurobiological implications. Uremic toxins, which accumulate in the bloodstream due to impaired kidney function, can cross the blood-brain barrier and affect cognitive function and mood regulation (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Patients often report memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings (Kimmel, 2001). Chronic stress associated with ESRD activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to elevated cortisol levels that further disrupt immune function and neurotransmitter balance (Cukor et al., 2007). Neurobiological studies have shown that depression in ESRD is linked to dysregulation of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which are critical for mood stabilization (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Inflammation and oxidative stress, both prevalent in ESRD, are also implicated in the pathophysiology of depression and anxiety (Cukor et al., 2007). These findings underscore the importance of integrating neurobiological considerations into psychological treatment (Beck & Haigh, 2014).

    Diversity Considerations

    Diversity factors significantly influence the experience and treatment of ESRD. African Americans are three times more likely than whites to develop ESRD, due in part to higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, as well as socioeconomic disparities (CDC, 2023). Low-income individuals often face barriers to accessing consistent dialysis, mental health services, and nutritious food (Kimmel, 2001). Gender differences also emerge, with women more likely to report depression and men less likely to seek psychological help (Cukor et al., 2007). Cultural beliefs may influence how ESRD and mental health are perceived, potentially leading to underreporting of symptoms or reluctance to engage in therapy (Kimmel, 2001). Language barriers can further complicate communication and trust between patients and providers. A culturally competent approach is essential for addressing these disparities and promoting equitable care (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009).

    Treatment

    Effective treatment of ESRD-related psychological distress requires a multidisciplinary approach (Cukor et al., 2007). CBT offers a structured, evidence-based method for addressing depression and anxiety in this population (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Cognitive restructuring techniques help patients identify and challenge negative thoughts related to illness and disability (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Behavioral activation encourages re-engagement with meaningful activities, combating the lethargy and isolation common in ESRD (Cukor et al., 2007). Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques can help patients manage uncertainty and improve emotional regulation (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Pharmacological interventions, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may be appropriate for patients with moderate to severe depression (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Collaboration among nephrologists, nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals ensures comprehensive care (Kimmel, 2001). Psychoeducation, support groups, and telehealth options can also enhance access and adherence, especially in underserved communities (CDC, 2023).

    Conclusion

    End-Stage Renal Disease presents profound challenges that extend beyond physical health, encompassing significant psychological and social dimensions (Kimmel, 2001). Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory provides a valuable framework for understanding and addressing the mental health needs of ESRD patients (Beck & Haigh, 2014). By integrating cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, neurobiological insights, and culturally informed care, clinicians can offer holistic and effective treatment (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Addressing the mind-body connection is essential for improving quality of life and health outcomes in this vulnerable population (Cukor et al., 2007).

    References

    Beck, A. T., & Haigh, E. A. (2014). Advances in cognitive theory and therapy: The generic

    cognitive model. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 10, 1–24.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Chronic Kidney Disease in the United

    States, 2023.
    [https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/publications-resources/ckd-national-](https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/publications-resources/ckd-national-)

    facts.html

    Cukor, D., Coplan, J., Brown, C., et al. (2007). Depression and anxiety in urban hemodialysis

    patients. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2(3), 484–490.

    Hedayati, S. S., & Finkelstein, F. O. (2009). Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of

    depression in patients with CKD. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 54(4), 741–752.

    Kimmel, P. L. (2001). Psychosocial factors in dialysis patients. Kidney International, 59(4),

    1599–1613.

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    **## ESRDBio.docx**

    The Psychological and Physiological Impact of End-Stage Renal Disease: A Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Perspective

    Introduction

    End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) represents the final, irreversible stage of chronic kidney disease (CKD), requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation for survival. This condition not only imposes immense physical burdens but also deeply affects the psychological well-being of patients. Depression and anxiety are common among individuals with ESRD, influencing treatment adherence and quality of life. Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) provides a valuable lens through which to understand and treat the psychological impact of ESRD. This paper will explore ESRD using CBT, integrating health and mental health theory, neurobiology, diversity, and treatment implications.

    Description of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

    ESRD occurs when kidney function declines to less than 15% of normal capacity, rendering the kidneys unable to adequately filter waste from the blood. Common symptoms include fatigue, fluid retention, cognitive impairment, and emotional distress. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2023), over 785,000 Americans are affected by ESRD, with disproportionately high rates among racial and ethnic minorities. The chronic nature of the disease, combined with its demanding treatment regimen, often leads to significant psychological distress. Patients undergoing dialysis may experience isolation, hopelessness, and a reduced sense of autonomy, all of which contribute to poor mental health outcomes (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009.

    Application of Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory

    Contemporary CBT, rooted in the work of Aaron Beck and further developed to integrate neurobiological findings, emphasizes the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (Beck & Haigh, 2014). In the context of ESRD, patients often experience negative automatic thoughts such as “I’m a burden,” or “My life is over,” which lead to feelings of hopelessness and withdrawal from daily activities (Cukor et al., 2007). These cognitive distortions can exacerbate depression and anxiety, reducing motivation to adhere to treatment (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). CBT targets these maladaptive thought patterns through cognitive restructuring, helping patients identify and challenge irrational beliefs (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Behavioral strategies, such as activity scheduling and problem-solving, are also used to increase engagement and enhance coping. Contemporary CBT’s incorporation of mindfulness and emotion regulation techniques makes it especially relevant for ESRD patients, who face ongoing stress and uncertainty (Beck & Haigh, 2014).

    Health and Mental Health Integration

    The relationship between physical illness and mental health is bidirectional (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Patients with ESRD frequently experience depression, which in turn can negatively affect physical health outcomes such as dialysis adherence and dietary management (Cukor et al., 2007). The Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Reasoned Action help explain these behaviors. For instance, patients who perceive ESRD as highly threatening and believe that treatment will be effective are more likely to adhere to medical recommendations (Kimmel, 2001). Conversely, cultural beliefs, stigma, and a lack of perceived control can hinder health-promoting behaviors (Kimmel, 2001). Integrating psychological care into nephrology settings can improve overall health outcomes by addressing both mental and physical aspects of ESRD (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009).

    Neurobiology

    ESRD has significant neurobiological implications. Uremic toxins, which accumulate in the bloodstream due to impaired kidney function, can cross the blood-brain barrier and affect cognitive function and mood regulation (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Patients often report memory loss, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings (Kimmel, 2001). Chronic stress associated with ESRD activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, leading to elevated cortisol levels that further disrupt immune function and neurotransmitter balance (Cukor et al., 2007). Neurobiological studies have shown that depression in ESRD is linked to dysregulation of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which are critical for mood stabilization (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Inflammation and oxidative stress, both prevalent in ESRD, are also implicated in the pathophysiology of depression and anxiety (Cukor et al., 2007). These findings underscore the importance of integrating neurobiological considerations into psychological treatment (Beck & Haigh, 2014).

    Diversity Considerations

    Diversity factors significantly influence the experience and treatment of ESRD. African Americans are three times more likely than whites to develop ESRD, due in part to higher rates of hypertension and diabetes, as well as socioeconomic disparities (CDC, 2023). Low-income individuals often face barriers to accessing consistent dialysis, mental health services, and nutritious food (Kimmel, 2001). Gender differences also emerge, with women more likely to report depression and men less likely to seek psychological help (Cukor et al., 2007). Cultural beliefs may influence how ESRD and mental health are perceived, potentially leading to underreporting of symptoms or reluctance to engage in therapy (Kimmel, 2001). Language barriers can further complicate communication and trust between patients and providers. A culturally competent approach is essential for addressing these disparities and promoting equitable care (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009).

    Treatment

    Effective treatment of ESRD-related psychological distress requires a multidisciplinary approach (Cukor et al., 2007). CBT offers a structured, evidence-based method for addressing depression and anxiety in this population (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Cognitive restructuring techniques help patients identify and challenge negative thoughts related to illness and disability (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Behavioral activation encourages re-engagement with meaningful activities, combating the lethargy and isolation common in ESRD (Cukor et al., 2007). Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques can help patients manage uncertainty and improve emotional regulation (Beck & Haigh, 2014). Pharmacological interventions, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), may be appropriate for patients with moderate to severe depression (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Collaboration among nephrologists, nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals ensures comprehensive care (Kimmel, 2001). Psychoeducation, support groups, and telehealth options can also enhance access and adherence, especially in underserved communities (CDC, 2023).

    Conclusion

    End-Stage Renal Disease presents profound challenges that extend beyond physical health, encompassing significant psychological and social dimensions (Kimmel, 2001). Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral Theory provides a valuable framework for understanding and addressing the mental health needs of ESRD patients (Beck & Haigh, 2014). By integrating cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, neurobiological insights, and culturally informed care, clinicians can offer holistic and effective treatment (Hedayati & Finkelstein, 2009). Addressing the mind-body connection is essential for improving quality of life and health outcomes in this vulnerable population (Cukor et al., 2007).

    References

    Beck, A. T., & Haigh, E. A. (2014). Advances in cognitive theory and therapy: The generic

    cognitive model. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 10, 1–24.

    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023). Chronic Kidney Disease in the United

    States, 2023.
    [https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/publications-resources/ckd-national-](https://www.cdc.gov/kidneydisease/publications-resources/ckd-national-)

    facts.html

    Cukor, D., Coplan, J., Brown, C., et al. (2007). Depression and anxiety in urban hemodialysis

    patients. Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2(3), 484–490.

    Hedayati, S. S., & Finkelstein, F. O. (2009). Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management of

    depression in patients with CKD. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 54(4), 741–752.

    Kimmel, P. L. (2001). Psychosocial factors in dialysis patients. Kidney International, 59(4),

    1599–1613.

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