Part 1: Introduction and Problem of Practice
Purpose:
It is important to understand how research can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In this assignment, you will identify a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice.
Directions:
Chose a problem that you are encountering in your practice or about which you have read in the current literature.
Write a paper (250 to 500 words) that describes a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. The paper should do the following:
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
What is in the Assignment:
“Missed Appointments in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics”
Introduction
Why do patients miss appointments in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) clinics? Missed appointments are an issue in all of health-care today. How do missed appointments impede overall care for the patients? …
Literature Review
In one study, the consensus was the patients who attended their prenatal appointments would have improved …
Conclusion
In conclusion, determining why patients miss appointments appears to not be difficult, the challenge instead lies in …