Assignment: Behavior, And Vulnerable Populations

Assignment: Behavior, And Vulnerable Populations
Assignment: Behavior, And Vulnerable Populations
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Health, Behavior, and Vulnerable Populations
HCM 520 Module 4
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For this assignment, read the case studies on page 144 in your textbook, and then write a 2-3-page paper in APA format (with a proper cover page, well-organized with source citations, and an APA reference list—which do not count towards the page count requirement) answering the three questions.
Note: You must use a minimum of three credible references in your paper. These are papers, so the responses should not be numbered, but rather should use titles and subtitles.
Usurpation
Organisation
Non-supportive doctors
Nurses
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Conclusion As with many topics, in research there is a language to be learned by those who are going to become expert researchers. Much of this is explicit and can be read about in research texts and published papers. Although researchers can read extensively about research methodologies and data collection methods, this is not the case for theoretical and conceptual frameworks. This may be because, to seasoned researchers, it is so ingrained that it is unworthy of comment, or perhaps it is because these concepts are not overtly discussed and many researchers are confused about the correct terminology. Certainly, it might be expected that where a term – such as conceptual or theoretical framework – was included in a title of a published research paper there would be an explanation of it somewhere in the paper. However, this rarely occurs.
If the apparent mysticism of theoretical and conceptual frameworks is to be debunked,
then they need to be included as significant sections in publications. The focus of the frameworks as an aid to researchers to help ensure that they have framed their research coherently throughout their design should be ensured. For those who find diagrammatic representation helpful, the use of models as a way of illustrating the framework for others should be encouraged.
It would be good to see the nuances of differences between concepts and theories discussed more regularly so all researchers understand their meaning or why variation in meaning is acceptable when using different approaches. This occurs with other parts of research and if we are to assist future researchers, it needs to happen with theoretical and conceptual models and frameworks. Novice researchers need to know that frameworks and models are there to help them and are not just another hurdle to be overcome to in the battle to achieve accreditation as a researcher.