Using A Human Centered Design Research Approach, The Emotional Impact On Cancer Patients

This paper will review different styles of research design along with how different variables within research can be measured.

According to Yilmaz (2013) there exist two significant approaches to research with respect to studying the social and individual world. According to Creswell (2014) three types of design quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods should remain in consideration when choosing a research designs at the start of the process. The two methods exist a quantitative and

The well-known writer and cognitive scientist/cofounder of the Nielsen Norman Group, Donald A. Norman, in his book, Emotional Design: “Why we love (or hate) everyday things”, he analyzes the design elements in products. Norman’s purpose is to show why products we use should not be hard to use but attractive and fun. He explains in tremendous detail how the design of an object affects a person emotionally. He argues that in order for an object to be more successful it must be more attractive to the users. Norman uses concrete evidence to back up his argument. He employs the use of imagery, diction and tone in order to convey to his readers the idea of emotional design.

The setting is based in Australia in two public hospitals between June 2006 and February 2007. The author used convenience sampling to select willing study participants employed on hospital oncology wards. Written consent was obtained by study participants and the study was approved by two Clinical Research Ethics Committees. Subjects (n=10) partook in an interview lasting approximately one hour. Interview transcripts were then analyzed using a Glaserian approach following an open and selective coding process in an effort to identify significant themes. Six key themes were identified relating to quality of life, including physical, psychological, spiritual, and social components (p 81, para 2). This study does not confer rigor. No data analysis was presented. The author details themes as well as provides excerpts from study participants. The author continues on to conclusively state that quality of life is a broad and subjective term that must be supported by professionals which is a true statement but also a concept of holistic, patient centered care that has previously been adopted by the nursing

The public health message contemplating is "R.I.D.E your way to a successful health". The acronym in ride stands for Reduce, Implement, Disseminate, and Evaluate. Therefore, it becomes critical to reducing the impact CVD has on the health care system (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015) by implementing a health education program to target CVD through health consulting. DHEO intend to disseminate, evaluation forms to measure effectively behavioral changes conducted through public health consulting outreaches. In CVD, health education in the DHOH communities needs to be address, especially the impact it has on the overall nation health expenditure (Zazove & Doukas, 1994). The social determinants of health in the DHOH communities

When doing research regarding the exchange of health information, I was able to uncover a lot of valuable information from a recent article. Through my thorough research, I am eager to present a lot of information about HIE after learning what I have learned from our class. As a future HIM employee, gaining insight about this topic will prove very valuable in my professional career. This paper will encompass the facts from the article, how it relates to our class, and my overall opinion of how significant the event is.

We are all or will become patients at some point in our lives. As healthcare providers we help to create a culture that accepts people for who they are and where they are in life, and meeting their needs at that point. To make sure a patients experience is fulfilling and in order to accomplish that we must know our patients. There are specific necessary guidelines for patient-centered care to work, interdisciplinary collaboration and transparency.

The group calls for promoting the integration of EHRs into the full social context of care, moving beyond acute care and clinic settings to include all areas of care: home health, specialist care, laboratory, pharmacy, population health, long-term care, and physical and behavioral therapies. Finally, it also calls for improving the designs of interfaces to support and build upon how people think.

AHS will employ new model of care that will enable us outcomes-oriented and population management focused. To engage our patients in this process through social media in addition to employing unobtrusive sensing methods and we will leverage on these process to reward good behavior.

The programs and services this organization develops are based on a holistic and humanistic approach. Creative expression is the mean used to put the strategies on motion. Volunteers help the cancer patients work on their emotions and feelings, which in the end, are the keys to prolonging our lives. When we are in peace, we can think and react well. Participations in these kinds of activities are free of charge.

Due to the higher demand of clinical productivity in our current healthcare culture, patients may receive less time with their healthcare providers and may sacrifice the potential of reaching the best health possible for them because of time constraints to accommodate other patients. Regardless of how fast paced the environment in the healthcare field may be providers must still communicate with their patients in an effective and compassionate manner. With the rapidly expanding horizon of technology to communicate better with patients, healthcare professionals have much to look forward to keep up with our fast-paced culture. The ability to use technology to support patient engagement and productivity is powerful. Society has never relied on the advancement of healthcare practice so much, until

Today’s healthcare model is evolving toward a more holistic approach where every touchpoint with our patients is critical. It should be patient-centered solutions, which promotes better outcomes and preventive measures on how to support their needs. Most importantly, it is how we activate a human-to-human interaction using our voice and knowledge when we connect with them.

Who are you designing for? What do they do? Why do they need to product? Research is vital.

“When it comes to cancer care, studies suggest that survival rates improve for patients when they are cared for by a multidisciplinary team” (Approach to Care, 2012, p. 1). This quote from the Wilmot Cancer Center’s article on how to approach care with cancer patients sums up two key pieces in approaching cancer care. First is survival. When a patient first hears the word cancer survival is the one thing they want addressed; this identifies the emotional approach to care that is needed. The second key piece is the word team. A cancer patient, much like any patient, does not fit a diagnosis mold and requires input from many disciplines; this identifies the physical approach to care. Care needs to be tailored and customized to fit the patients’ needs. Individualized care is done through multidisciplinary teams that function under the direction of a primary doctor ensuring emotional and physical needs are met. Upon creation of a multidisciplinary team, staff works with patients to form a treatment plan that balances the best outcomes and patients’ consent. It is important the patient agrees with the care plan and the approach set forth by the team in order to ensure maximum compliance. It is also important the patient understands the diagnosis and staging of the cancer

When selecting a research approach, Creswell (2014) outlines criteria that affect the choice of one approach over another. I have already discussed how my worldview, personal experiences, and identified problem of practice and the questions affect my research. The design, methods, and audience of my emerging research will also be considered in terms of choosing a research approach.