Assignment: Critiquing Quantitative, Qualitative, or Mixed Methods StudiesCritiquing the validity and robustness of research featured in journal articles provides a critical foundation for engaging in evidence-based practice. In Weeks 5 and 6, you explored quantitative research designs. In Week 7, you will examine qualitative and mixed methods research designs. For this Assignment, which is due by Day 7 of Week 7, you critique a quantitative and either a qualitative or a mixed methods research study and compare the types of information obtained in each.To prepare:Select a health topic of interest to you that is relevant to your current area of practice. The topic may be your Course Portfolio Project or a different topic of your choice.Using the Walden Library, locate two articles in scholarly journals that deal with your portfolio topic: 1) Select one article that utilizes a quantitative research design and 2) select a second article that utilizes either a qualitative OR a mixed methods design. These need to be single studies not systematic or integrative reviews (including meta-analysis and metasynthesis). You may use research articles from your reference list. If you cannot find these two types of research on your portfolio topic, you may choose another topic.Locate the following documents in this week’s Learning Resources to access the appropriate templates, which will guide your critique of each article:Critique Template for a Qualitative StudyCritique Template for a Quantitative StudyCritique Template for a Mixed-Methods StudyConsider the fields in the templates as you review the information in each article. Begin to draft a paper in which you analyze the two research approaches as indicated below. Reflect on the overall value of both quantitative and qualitative research. If someone were to say to you, “Qualitative research is not real science,” how would you respond?To complete this Assignment:Complete the two critiques using the appropriate templates.Write a 2- to 3-page paper that addresses the following:Contrast the types of information that you gained from examining the two different research approaches in the articles that you selected.Describe the general advantages and disadvantages of the two research approaches featured in the articles. Use examples from the articles for support.Formulate a response to the claim that qualitative research is not real science. Highlight the general insights that both quantitative and qualitative studies can provide to researchers. Support your response with references to the Learning Resources and other credible sources.As you complete this Assignment, remember to:Submit your paper to Grammarly and SafeAssign through the Walden Writing Center. Based on the Grammarly and SafeAssign reports, revise your paper as necessary.Reminder: The School of Nursing requires that all papers submitted include a title page, introduction, summary, and references. The School of Nursing Sample Paper provided at the Walden Writing Center provides an example of those required elements (available from the Walden University website found in this week’s Learning Resources). All papers submitted must use this formatting.Combine all three parts of this assignment into one Word document including both critique templates and the narrative with your references. Submit this combined document.

Over the next few units, you will explore many of the critical components of the United States healthcare system and elements that can be improved with appropriate healthcare policy. One of the most important pieces of legislation impacting healthcare is the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which “provides Medicaid coverage to many low-income individuals in states that expand and Marketplace subsidies for individuals below 400% of the poverty line” (Kaiser Family Foundation, 2014, para. 1). But, while the ACA has reduced the number of uninsured Americans, there are still millions without coverage. The question is why and what can be done to address the underlying issues.Please review the following resources and using specific information from these resources, your course resources, and additional research, address the tasks posed below:Kaiser Family Foundation [KFF]. (2014, October 29). Key facts about the uninsured population. Retrieved from http://kff.org/uninsured/fact- sheet/key-facts-about-the-uninsured-population/.Navigate to Google Scholar and review the following article:Krueger, A. B., & Kuziemko, I. (2013). The demand for health insurance among uninsured Americans: Results of a survey experiment and implications for policy. Journal of health economics, 32(5), 780–793.Tasks:Summarize the population (number, demographics, etc.) of uninsured people in the U.S.Discuss some of the reasons for and possible financial consequences of not having health insurance.Discuss the socioeconomic consequences of having a large uninsured population in the U.S.Describe the changes that will occur to assist the uninsured population with the Patient Protection and ACA.Submission Details:Present your response in a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document formatted in APA style.On a separate page, cite all sources using APA format.

Assessment 3 Instructions: EHR StandardsWrite an article (3-5 pages) for submission to the Journal of AHIMA on EHR standards. Incorporate information on data standard integration strategies and the importance of data modeling and data dictionaries.What would happen if you were visiting another state or country and suddenly became ill? What if you had an accident, became unresponsive, and could not share your medical history with those treating you? How would the care provider obtain your medical history, such as allergies, current medications, or chronic illnesses?One of the EHR's goals is interoperability, which allows various EHR systems to communicate with each other. With interoperability, no matter where you are, care providers will be able to obtain essential medical information about you. To make this a reality, standards must be in place. Standards are the rules, or guidelines, that direct the EHR's structure and specify the terminology used in the EHR system.With interoperability comes one of the biggest concerns with the EHR: privacy and security. Privacy is an individual's right to control the use of and access to his/her protected health information. Security refers to the measures used to ensure privacy. Security also ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability.In this third course assessment, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills related to EHR standards. As an HIM manager at Vila Health, one of the requirements of your yearly evaluation is to submit an article for publication to the Journal of AHIMA. This year you have selected EHR standards as your topic. In addition, you will be including in your article information on data standard integration strategies and the importance of data modeling and data dictionaries.Demonstration of ProficiencyBy successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria:Competency 3: Evaluate the role that data and technology standards play in implementation and maintenance of an electronic health record (EHR) system.Identify the standards that govern EHR systems and the organizations that set them.Distinguish among types of data, data formats, and data reporting requirements.Describe the purpose of data modeling and data dictionaries.Determine integration standards among applications.Competency 5: Communicate in a professional manner to support health data management.Create a clearly written, well organized, compelling, professional article that is generally free of errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Follow APA style and formatting guidelines for citations and references.PreparationEHR GoComplete these specific EHR Go activities before beginning Assessment 3. You will be incorporating information from these activities into your assessment:Many different types of EHR standards exist, including those related to technology, documentation, and content, as well as privacy and security. This activity focuses on documentation standards in an EHR.EHR Go: EHR Documentation Standards.This activity is an introduction to privacy, security, and confidentiality in the EHR.EHR Go: Introduction to Privacy and Security.Case StudiesFor Assessment 3, select a different case study than you selected for Assessments 1 and 2. This time, choose a case study that allows you to focus on standards for EHR data and technology along with the organizations that set these standards. Analyze your selected case study and then incorporate appropriate elements into your assessment. Remember: Choosing a case study that allows you to meet the assessment's scoring guide criteria is your responsibility. HealthIT.gov. (n.d.). Case studies. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/case-studiesAt this link, you will find EHR implementation stories from providers around the country. In addition, case studies from specific categories, such as meaningful use and health information exchange, are provided. On the left hand side of the screen, be sure to click the + sign to open the list of case studies.Michigan State Medical Society. (n.d.). EMR in physician practices: A summary of 14 case studies to guide Michigan physicians [PDF]. Retrieved from https://www.msms.org/Portals/0/Documents/MSMS/Reso...These studies fill a gap in research by providing physicians with examples of adoption by practices of various sizes and settings.Capella Library Databases.This link takes you to a list of all Capella Library databases. Within this list, PubMed Central is a good resource for case studies. Search electronic health records to get started.Independent ResearchIf you are less familiar with EHRs, you may wish to conduct additional independent research. The suggested resources provide a good starting point. You may also wish to consult the Health Care Administration Undergraduate Library Research Guide for research tips and help in identifying current, scholarly, and/or authoritative sources. InstructionsAs a HIM manager at Vila Health, one requirement for your yearly evaluation is to submit an article to the Journal of AHIMA for publication. This year, you have decided to write your article on EHR standards. From past experience, you have learned that the editors of the Journal like writers to incorporate a case study and examples from their professional experience into their articles. If you are not currently working in the HIM field, you will need to rely on your experience with the EHR Go activities you have completed so far in this course. As you write your article for the Journal of AHIMA, consider all of the following:The case study you selected for this assessment.Your experience using an EHR in the workplace and/or in this course.The independent research you conducted on EHRs and the standards that govern them.Be sure to address all of the following headings and the questions underneath each heading in your article:Introduction (1 to 2 paragraphs)How will you capture your reader's attention so that they read your entire article to the end? Consider a compelling scenario or problem, such as the one that appears in the introduction to this assessment. Other possibilities include startling statistics, a thought-provoking question, et cetera. Use your imagination.Be sure to tailor the title of your introduction for your specific article.EHR Standards and Standards Development Organizations (1/2 page)What are the some of the standards governing EHR systems?Which standards development organizations (SDOs) set these standards?What is one specific vocabulary standard addressed in the case study you selected?What issues, if any, arose related to implementing the vocabulary standard you selected? What improvements would you recommend to resolve any issues that arose?What is one specific classification standard addressed in the case study you selected?What issues, if any, arose related to implementing the classification standard you selected? What improvements would you recommend to resolve any issues that arose?Types of Data vs. Data Formats vs. Data Reporting Requirements (1/2 page)How would you define types of data, data formats, and data requirements?How are these similar to each other?How are they different? Note: Be sure to use examples from your case study, your experience in the workplace or in this course, or from your research to illustrate these similarities and differences.Purpose of Data Modeling and Data Dictionaries (1 to 1 1/2 pages) What is the purpose of data modeling and data dictionaries?How did the case study you selected address: data architecture, databases, data warehouses, data modeling, data dictionaries, and metadata?Why are data usability and quality important?What are the consequences of data that can't be used and poor quality data?Include examples from your case study, your experience in the workplace or in this course, and from your independent research.Why are consistency and design important?What are the ramifications of poor consistency and poor design?As before use examples to illustrate your points.Data Standard Integration Strategies Among Applications (1/2 to 1 pages)What data standard integration strategies were employed in your case study, in your experience in this course or in the workplace, or in your independent research?Which strategies were most effective? Why were they effective?Which strategies were not as effective? Why weren't they effective?What are the two or three most effective data standard integration strategies you would recommend based on your experience and research?Conclusion (1 paragraph)What are the two or three most important takeaways that you want readers to have as a result of reading your article?What do health care organizations need to be thinking about in the future in terms of EHR data standards?Additional RequirementsLength: 3–5 double spaced pages.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.APA: Provide citations and references in current APA style and format. This guide is a good refresher on APA style and formatting guidelines: APA Style and Format. Writing: Create a clear, well organized, compelling, professional article that is generally free of errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.PreparationEHR GoComplete these specific EHR Go activities before beginning Assessment 3. You will be incorporating information from these activities into your assessment:Many different types of EHR standards exist, including those related to technology, documentation, and content, as well as privacy and security. This activity focuses on documentation standards in an EHR.EHR Go: EHR Documentation Standards.This activity is an introduction to privacy, security, and confidentiality in the EHR.EHR Go: Introduction to Privacy and Security.Case StudiesFor Assessment 3, select a different case study than you selected for Assessments 1 and 2. This time, choose a case study that allows you to focus on standards for EHR data and technology along with the organizations that set these standards. Analyze your selected case study and then incorporate appropriate elements into your assessment. Remember: Choosing a case study that allows you to meet the assessment's scoring guide criteria is your responsibility. HealthIT.gov. (n.d.). Case studies. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/case-studiesAt this link, you will find EHR implementation stories from providers around the country. In addition, case studies from specific categories, such as meaningful use and health information exchange, are provided. On the left hand side of the screen, be sure to click the + sign to open the list of case studies.​Michigan State Medical Society. (n.d.). EMR in physician practices: A summary of 14 case studies to guide Michigan physicians [PDF]. Retrieved from https://www.msms.org/Portals/0/Documents/MSMS/Reso...These studies fill a gap in research by providing physicians with examples of adoption by practices of various sizes and settings.Capella Library Databases.This link takes you to a list of all Capella Library databases. Within this list, PubMed Central is a good resource for case studies. Search electronic health records to get started.Independent ResearchIf you are less familiar with EHRs, you may wish to conduct additional independent research. The suggested resources provide a good starting point. You may also wish to consult the Health Care Administration Undergraduate Library Research Guide for research tips and help in identifying current, scholarly, and/or authoritative sources. InstructionsAs a HIM manager at Vila Health, one requirement for your yearly evaluation is to submit an article to the Journal of AHIMA for publication. This year, you have decided to write your article on EHR standards. From past experience, you have learned that the editors of the Journal like writers to incorporate a case study and examples from their professional experience into their articles. If you are not currently working in the HIM field, you will need to rely on your experience with the EHR Go activities you have completed so far in this course. As you write your article for the Journal of AHIMA, consider all of the following:The case study you selected for this assessment.Your experience using an EHR in the workplace and/or in this course.The independent research you conducted on EHRs and the standards that govern them.Be sure to address all of the following headings and the questions underneath each heading in your article:Introduction (1 to 2 paragraphs)How will you capture your reader's attention so that they read your entire article to the end? Consider a compelling scenario or problem, such as the one that appears in the introduction to this assessment. Other possibilities include startling statistics, a thought-provoking question, et cetera. Use your imagination.Be sure to tailor the title of your introduction for your specific article.EHR Standards and Standards Development Organizations (1/2 page)What are the some of the standards governing EHR systems?Which standards development organizations (SDOs) set these standards?What is one specific vocabulary standard addressed in the case study you selected?What issues, if any, arose related to implementing the vocabulary standard you selected? What improvements would you recommend to resolve any issues that arose?What is one specific classification standard addressed in the case study you selected?What issues, if any, arose related to implementing the classification standard you selected? What improvements would you recommend to resolve any issues that arose?Types of Data vs. Data Formats vs. Data Reporting Requirements (1/2 page)How would you define types of data, data formats, and data requirements?How are these similar to each other?How are they different? Note: Be sure to use examples from your case study, your experience in the workplace or in this course, or from your research to illustrate these similarities and differences.Purpose of Data Modeling and Data Dictionaries (1 to 1 1/2 pages) What is the purpose of data modeling and data dictionaries?How did the case study you selected address: data architecture, databases, data warehouses, data modeling, data dictionaries, and metadata?Why are data usability and quality important?What are the consequences of data that can't be used and poor quality data?Include examples from your case study, your experience in the workplace or in this course, and from your independent research.Why are consistency and design important?What are the ramifications of poor consistency and poor design?As before use examples to illustrate your points.Data Standard Integration Strategies Among Applications (1/2 to 1 pages)What data standard integration strategies were employed in your case study, in your experience in this course or in the workplace, or in your independent research?Which strategies were most effective? Why were they effective?Which strategies were not as effective? Why weren't they effective?What are the two or three most effective data standard integration strategies you would recommend based on your experience and research?Conclusion (1 paragraph)What are the two or three most important takeaways that you want readers to have as a result of reading your article?What do health care organizations need to be thinking about in the future in terms of EHR data standards?Additional RequirementsLength: 3–5 double spaced pages.Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.APA: Provide citations and references in current APA style and format. This guide is a good refresher on APA style and formatting guidelines: APA Style and Format. Writing: Create a clear, well organized, compelling, professional article that is generally free of errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.Resources: StandardsAmatayakul, M. K. (2017). Health IT and EHRs: Principles and practice (6th ed.). Chicago, IL: AHIMA Press. Available from the bookstore. Chapter 10, "Data Infrastructure," pages 281–324.Chapter 11, "Information Technology," pages 325–360.Capella University Health Care Administration Undergraduate Library Research Guide.Please consult this guide as needed to conduct independent research on course topics. This resource will direct you to scholarly, peer-reviewed, and authoritative resources.Elliott, L., Weil, J., Dykstra, E., Calinski, R., Schurman, J., & Conn, L. (2018). Standardizing documentation: A place for everything. Medsurg Nursing, 27(1), 32–37.Sujansky, W., & Kunz, D. (2015). A standard-based model for the sharing of patient-generated health information with electronic health records. Personal and Ubiquitous Computing, 19(1), 9–25.The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. (2017, May 15). Standard nursing terminologies: A landscape analysis [PDF]. Retrieved from https://www.healthit.gov/sites/default/files/snt_f...Resources: Privacy and SecurityAmatayakul, M. K. (2017). Health IT and EHRs: Principles and practice (6th ed.). Chicago, IL: AHIMA Press. Available from the bookstore. Chapter 12, "Health IT Privacy and Security," pages 361–394.Lyles, C. R., Fruchterman, J., Youdelman, M., & Schillinger, D. (2017). Legal, practical, and ethical considerations for making online patient portals accessible for all. American Journal of Public Health, 107(10), 1608–1611.