Full Name: ________Kristine Ruche____________________________________________
Cohort #: __15___ MAN6974 Professor: __Hammill____
1. Health Policy Analysis Topic (what problem are you trying to solve?) Put it in sentence form.
Answer: How can the University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center protect its healthcare workers from the prevalence of compassion fatigue?
2. Write a short paragraph on the problem you are trying to solve.
Answer: Compassion fatigue has been a popular topic amongst healthcare workers, however, many are not aware of the real life effects of this fatigue and buronout. The impact that compassion fatigue and burnout can have on a healthcare worker, which in turn, can affect patient care, personal and professional relationships, or lead to more serious mental health conditions.
3. Who is the client? Who is the entity (government agency, business, organization, etc. ) that has the power and values to solve the problem?
Answer: The University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
4. Find 3 to 5 sources related to your problem statement. One of the sources must include raw or hypothetical data.
Aslan, H., Erci, B., & Pekince, H. (2021). Relationship between compassion fatigue in nurses,
and work-related stress and the meaning of life. Journal of Religion and Health, 61(3), 1848–1860. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-020-01142-0
This cross-sectional research study was conducted to investigate the work-life balance, the
meaning of life outside of work, and work-related stress in association with compassion fatigue
in nurses. The data was collected in face-to-face meetings where nurses filled out four separate
forms in a 10-15 minute timeframe. The study found positive correlation between work-related
stress and compassion fatigue. Increased work-related stress also increased compassion fatigue
which also negatively impacted their outlook on life outside of work. With the findings of this
study, it was concluded that empathetic and compassionate nurses are necessary to carry out
high-quality, compassionate care. Therefore, organizations need to provide support to protect the
nurses from compassion fatigue, such as improving work conditions, nurse to patient ratios, and
providing in-services and training programs on coping mechanisms to reduce wor-related stress.
Cocker, F., & Joss, N. (2016). Compassion Fatigue among healthcare, emergency and Community Service Workers: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 13(6), 618. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph13060618
This study was a systematic review comprised of thirteen relevant studies on a combination
of nurses and community service workers. This review ultimately recommended further research
to determine how to best protect the most vulnerable healthcare workers and how organizations
can work towards trying to prevent compassion fatigue and other mental health outcomes they
may be at risk for.
Gustafsson, T., & Hemberg, J. (2021). Compassion Fatigue as bruises in the soul: A
qualitativestudy on nurses. Nursing Ethics, 29(1), 157–170. https://doi.org/10.1177/09697330211003215
This was a qualitative study that aimed at exploring compassion fatigue that nurses experience and how it affects them in their personal and professional lives. The data consisted of texts from interviews with seven nurses in a variety of different settings. In conclusion that compassion fatigue can leave scars, but like bruises, with time they will fade. However, it may leave scars and the nurses with a sense of caution which in turn, can negatively impact patient care and being able to provide high-quality care.
Upton, K. V. (2018). An investigation into compassion fatigue and self-compassion in Acute Medical Care Hospital Nurses: A mixed methods study. Journal of Compassionate Health Care, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40639-018-0050-x
This was a mixed-method study that was designed to investigate the environmental and
psychosocial factors that affect the prevalence of compassion fatigue in an acute care setting
nursing staff and whether self-compassion can be used as a coping strategy. This study
concluded with findings that could lead to organizations encouraging self-compassion and
well-being of the nursing staff to protect themselves from the effects of compassion fatigue.
Assignment Instructions
Due October 15th in MAN6974.
Use the template below for this assignment.
Abstract and Problem statement. Review the requirements for an abstract in your W2L course. The problem statement will be reviewed for content by your professor. Once the problem statement is approved by both the W2L Coach and your professor, it may not be changed without approval.
Annotated Bibliography and Data Sources
After attending module 2, pick an umbrella topic and create an annotated bibliography.
1. Umbrella Topic: Students should pick an umbrella topic for their health policy analysis thesis. Umbrella topics include:
• Population Health
• Legislative and Regulatory Healthcare Policy
• Healthcare Management Models
• Healthcare Financing and Reimbursement
• Healthcare Data Analytics
• Aging and Preventative Care
• Health Insurance
• Medical Tourism
• Comparative International Health Policy.
The list may be supplemented by the professors from time to time. The text The Long Fix (see your syllabus) can help you in developing your topic.
2. The annotated bibliography requires a minimum of 15 citations in APA form. Each citation will be accompanied by a short summary in the student’s own words. Refer to the rubric for required content in each annotation. The data sources (minimum of 5) must include a description of the research design and at least 5 published data studies and/or original research design. Refer to the Rubric/Checklist to evaluate your data sources.
a. Go to library.fiu.edu/healthcareMBA.
b. Search the resources listed under the section called start here! (Business Source Complete, ABI/Inform Collection, Health Sciences & Nursing Databases, Combined Search, MEDLINE).
c. Search the data resources here: https://library.fiu.edu/healthcaremba/data
d. Review the content here: https://library.fiu.edu/healthcaremba/capstone
e. Find 20 sources related to your problem statement. Five of the sources must include raw or hypothetical data.
f. Create an annotated bibliography of the sources you find (use template below). Requirements include:
• Proper APA reference.
• Summary of each source in your own words.
• Your annotations will be evaluated on the following:
o A proper APA citation.
o A brief summary of the source in your own words. The summary should include at minimum:
A sentence regarding the methodology used in the study.
A sentence regarding the conclusions found.
One or two sentences of what you perceive to be the strengths and weaknesses of the source.
Additional Information to consider including:
• Description of the type of data. See https://library.fiu.edu/researchmethods/datatypes for guidance.
• Description of the type of research. See https://library.fiu.edu/researchmethods/researchtypes for guidance.
• Description of the type of study. See https://library.fiu.edu/researchmethods/studytypes for guidance.
The 5 data sources can include raw data, data studies, and/or your own data. The data source annotations must include:
o A proper APA citation.
o Your professor is looking for studies that involve hypothesis testing in which statistical tests are used.
o A brief summary of the source in your own words. If you are using raw data, explain how the data was collected. The summary should include at minimum:
A sentence regarding the methodology used for data studies. If you are using raw data, explain how the data was collected.
A sentence describing the key variables that were measured or tested (for example, disease prevalence, score of the experimental test, total cost, etc.).
One or two sentences of what you perceive to be the strengths and weaknesses of the data.
o Additional Information to consider including:
o Description of the type of data. See https://library.fiu.edu/researchmethods/datatypes for guidance.
o Description of the type of research. See https://library.fiu.edu/researchmethods/researchtypes for guidance.
o Description of the type of study. See https://library.fiu.edu/researchmethods/studytypes for guidance.
3. Use the template below for this assignment. Submit it in MAN6974 by the due date.
4. Remove the comments from the template before submitting this assignment.
Title
Complete Name
Florida International University
MAN6974: HCMBA Abstract, Problem Statement, & Annotated Bibliography
Abstract
In 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed as a measure to regulate healthcare by providing more coverage to Americans. It provided an estimated 31 million previously uninsured
Americans access to healthcare; however, the law failed to control spending. Many of the 2020 presidential candidates are proposing a single payer healthcare system, but this option is facing resistance from citizens, health insurance companies, and government agencies. This healthcare policy analysis will calculate the impact that a single payer healthcare system will have on stakeholders including citizens, hospitals, physicians, payors, and policy makers. It will evaluate the economic impact of a single payer system and include evidence-based research to analyze the possibilities for success or failure. It will conclude with a recommendation about transitioning to a universal healthcare system feasible.
Problem Statement
How can the Massena Memorial Hospital decrease the number of emergency room visits for non-emergency issues?
Annotated Bibliography & Data Sources
Author, A. (Year Published). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), page range. http://doi.org/xx.xxx.xxxx
In your annotation, summarize the main points of the source. Be sure to summarize the main points using your own words. Do not copy and paste information directly from the source. Also explain how the source is relevant to your problem. Explain how this particular source will help you develop one or more of the main points in your thesis.
