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Topic Proposal and Problem Statement Paper
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a strong, working foundation for your final paper. You will identify a topic area and develop a problem- or issue-related topic within that area of interest. As you develop this specific topic, keep in mind that your eventual goal is to formulate and present a solution to the healthcare issue or problem you identify.
Your topic proposal should include the following items and address the following:
Describe the topic you wish to pursue.
It may be somewhat broad at this point and it may imply a problem. Use the resources in your course materials to help you search for ideas.
Identify your purpose: Why are you interested in this topic? (Narrow your topic.)
Specifically explain what it is that fascinates you or draws you to this topic.
Clearly describe the topic's relevance in the field today.
Identify a purpose for a paper on this topic:
What might you accomplish in exploring this problem?
What is your intended goal?
To evoke change
To make new connections (new cause and effect)
To introduce a new theory, solution, or idea
Is this goal realistic?
Identify a problem within the topic and draft a problem statement. (It will likely evolve and be revised as you progress through your research.)
Identify a problem related to your topic and state it.
The problem statement should be specific and indicate the focus of your final paper.
Not too narrow, not too broad
Intellectually challenging (a simple solution is not apparent)
Who would benefit from a solution to this problem (who is the target population)?
Your paper should be 1–2 pages. Adhere to APA Style throughout.
Explanation & Answer
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Running Head: PROPOSAL AND PROBLEM STATEMENT
Proposal and Problem Statement
Name
Institution Affiliation
Date
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PROPOSAL AND PROBLEM STATEMENT
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Healthcare-Associated Infections
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are those that patients acquire while being
treated for surgical or medical conditions. The good news is that these infections can be
prevented. The infections can be linked to procedures like surgery and devices like ventilators
and catheters that are used for medical procedures. HAIs are a significant cause of morbidity and
mortality globally, with at least one patient in every 25 patients hospitalized in the United States
being affected by a HAI (Collins, n.d.). The occurrence and complications that are undesirably
caused by HAIs bring about significant illnesses in patients, prolong the duration of hospital...
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