Proposing Change

Throughout identifying, retrieving, and reviewing information on proning, I have learned more about it and the benefits. I would not say my assumptions changed, because I went into the project thinking proning patients was a beneficial measure and that is what the literature showed. I had heard about proning from my clinical instructor, as she … [Read more…]

Planning Change

I am hopeful that this team dissemination project will go smoothly. I can’t say that I know exactly how we will do it, but I do know that we can work together and get it done to the best of our abilities. Although we are in other courses, I like to give my best work … [Read more…]

Final Reflection

This class and final project has taught me about evidence-based practice and the research done to test theories and better patient care. I have done research in previous classes, but it wasn’t to this extent or about a topic I really cared about. This paper and the information I’ve learned is something that I would … [Read more…]

Appraisal Synthesis

My assumptions on the use of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) in oncology patients was that it would help elevate mood and bring happiness in a rather dark time. I understand that this isn’t a curative measure for cancer, but it is important to put emphasis on mental health. After looking at research on this topic, my … [Read more…]

Inquiry Through Discovery

My team and I only revised a bit of the wording for our PICOT question. We established a question that allowed us to find numerous articles discussing our topic on therapy dogs and oncology patients. We worked well as a team on formulating the question and finding articles to use. We would all join a … [Read more…]