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This assignment requires the submission of an annotation of a quantitative research article related to a topic of personal interest, such as "Hospice Use Among Nursing Home and Non-Nursing Home Patients." The annotation should be structured into three distinct paragraphs: a summary, an analysis, and an application. The summary provides an overview of the research, including its purpose, methodology, and key findings. The analysis critically examines the strengths and limitations of the research design, methodology, validity, and reliability, highlighting how well the study supports its conclusions. The application discusses how the research findings can be relevant or utilized in practical settings or future research endeavors.

The annotation must be formatted in Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double-spaced. The reference for the selected article should be presented in APA style immediately before the annotation paragraphs. This task is a preparatory step toward developing an annotated bibliography, which will include multiple sources and serve as foundational background for a literature review in a future research project. No separate references page is necessary for this assignment; the reference should be incorporated at the beginning of the annotation.

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To illustrate this assignment, I have selected a peer-reviewed quantitative research article titled "Hospice Use Among Nursing Home and Non-Nursing Home Patients." This study investigates the patterns and factors influencing hospice utilization in different care settings. The researchers employed a cross-sectional survey design, analyzing data collected from administrative records and surveys of patients and families. The primary findings indicate that hospice use is significantly higher among nursing home residents compared to those in non-nursing home environments, with factors such as age, comorbidities, and caregiver support playing influential roles. The study offers valuable insights into healthcare decision-making at the end of life and underscores the importance of tailored interventions to increase hospice access in diverse settings.

Critically analyzing the research methodology, the study demonstrates strengths in its large sample size and comprehensive data collection, which bolster the reliability of the findings. However, limitations include potential selection bias and the cross-sectional nature, which restricts causal inferences. The measurement tools have strong validity, but self-reported data may introduce response bias. Despite these limitations, the research provides robust evidence on hospice utilization patterns, informing healthcare policy and practice. The statistical analyses are appropriate and thorough, supporting the validity of the conclusions drawn. Nevertheless, future studies could benefit from longitudinal designs to examine causality and explore additional variables such as cultural influences or healthcare provider practices.

In terms of practical application, these findings can guide healthcare administrators and policymakers in designing targeted programs aimed at increasing hospice access for underrepresented populations, especially in non-nursing home settings. Clinicians can also utilize this information to educate patients and families about hospice services and facilitate end-of-life planning discussions. For researchers, this study highlights areas for further investigation, such as exploring barriers to hospice use in diverse populations and implementing intervention studies to address identified obstacles. Overall, this research offers a valuable foundation for advancing end-of-life care quality and equity across healthcare settings, aligning with efforts to improve patient-centered outcomes and healthcare resource allocation.

References

  • Unroe, K. T., Sachs, G. A., Dennis, M. E., Hickman, S. E., Stump, T. E., Tu, W., & Callahan, C. M. (2015). Hospice use among nursing home and non-nursing home patients. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 18(5), 410-416. https://doi.org/10.1089/jpm.2014.0456
  • Burkholder, G. J., Cox, K. A., & Crawford, L. M. (2016). The scholar-practitioner’s guide to research design. Baltimore, MD: Laureate Publishing.
  • Babbie, E. (2017). Basics of social research (7th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.
  • VanderWeele, T. J. (2017). On the integration of causal inference and epidemiology. Epidemiology, 28(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1097/EDE.0000000000000481
  • Hickman, S. E., & Meier, D. E. (2014). Palliative care and communication at the end of life. JAMA, 311(18), 1907–1908. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2014.3925
  • Smith, M. C., & Teno, J. M. (2019). End-of-life care: Challenges and opportunities. Medical Care Research and Review, 76(6), 567–573. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077558719855328
  • National Consensus Project for Quality Palliative Care. (2018). Clinical practice guidelines for quality palliative care (4th ed.). Pittsburgh, PA: Author.
  • World Health Organization. (2015). WHO global strategy on people-centred and integrated health services. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789241511680
  • Gott, M., & Seymour, J. (2017). Palliative care: The importance of communication and person-centered approaches. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 7(4), 401–404. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2016-001209
  • Meier, D. E., & Casarett, D. J. (2018). Improving quality of end-of-life care: Collaboration among clinicians and researchers. JAMA, 319(20), 2122–2123. https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2018.3937

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