Assignment - Research Project Draft

Rubric Name: Research Project First Draft

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Assignment Essentials	Proceed	Review	Fix	Criterion Score
Academic Integrity	6 points No obvious signs of academic offenses.	3 points Some signs of minor academic integrity problems.	0 points Clear signs of major academic offenses.	Score of Academic Integrity, / 6
Length	4 points Meets the length expectations for the assignment.	2 points Falls short of the length expectations by a moderate amount.	0 points Falls short of the length expectation by a significant and problematic amount.	Score of Length, / 4
Progress	4 points Incorporates outline feedback in a consistent and meaningful way.	2 points Incorporates some outline feedback but overlooks other key aspects of instructor's input.	0 points Disregards outline feedback entirely.	Score of Progress, / 4

Content	Proceed	Review	Fix	Criterion Score
Supporting text references	4 points Clearly refers to and cites at least three different texts for support.	2 points Contains some effective text references but needs more and/or seems to cite sources inconsistently or incorrectly.	0 points Text references have not been used / cited atall orhave been used / cited in a way that fails to meet basic expectation.	Score of Supporting text references, / 4
Documentation of supporting texts	4 points Includes references page that is appropriately formatted and seems to identify all referenced sources.	2 points Includes reference page but seems to need revision of formatting and / or seems to be partially incomplete.	0 points Fails to include a reference page, and/or reference page is significantly incomplete, and/or formatting fails to meet basic expectations.	Score of Documentation of supporting texts, / 4

Organization	Proceed	Review	Fix	Criterion Score
Thesis Statement	2 points Thesis statement ispresent andseems to be effective in its location and focus.	1 point Thesis statement is present,but revision may be needed to improve location, focus, etc.	0 points Thesis statement is missing or is constructed in a way that seems to fall short of basic expectations.	Score of Thesis Statement, / 2
Topic Sentences	2 points Connection between thesis statement and topic sentences / section headings seems to be consistently logical and appropriate.	1 point Connection between thesis statement and topic sentences / section headings may need revision in oneplace or throughout.	0 points Connection between thesis statement and topic sentences / section headings is clearly illogicaland inconsistent throughout.	Score of Topic Sentences, / 2
Introductory and concluding paragraphs	2 points Both are present and seem to be developed appropriately.	1 point Both are present but one or the other may need further development.	0 points Both are significantly lacking in depth and focus or are missing entirely.	Score of Introductory and concluding paragraphs, / 2

Formatting	Proceed	Review	Fix	Criterion Score
APA @ Conestoga Title Page	1 point Title page is present and uses APA @ Conestoga formatting correctly.	0.5 points Title page is present and uses APA @ Conestoga, but needs some revision.	0 points Title page is present but uses a non-APA @ Conestoga format, or is missing entirely.	Score of APA @ Conestoga Title Page, / 1
Page layout	1 point Correctly applies spacing, font, margin, pagination guidelines throughout.	0.5 points Generallyapplies spacing, font, margin, pagination guidelines, but requires some revision.	0 points Fails to follow spacing, font, margin, pagination guidelines throughout.	Score of Page layout, / 1

Essay Template

The Title is Bold, Centred, and in Title Case

We do not need to use a section heading for the introduction. Margins are set at 2.54 centimetres (1 inch), and the first line of every paragraph is indented using the "tab" key, which is set to half the size of the margin. The entire essay, including the references page is double- spaced. The font for the whole essay, including the reference page is 12-point Arial (other fonts may be acceptable-see the APA@Conestoga webpage for details). The thesis statement is, most often, found at the end of the introduction paragraph. The thesis statement comprises the writer's opinion/point-of-view/argument plusand this is very importantclear expressions of the main ideas the writer will use to explore and develop the thesis. For an essay this size, these main ideas should match the level one headings.

Level One Heading

The level one heading is centred, bold, and uses title case(all the 'big' words are capitalized). Again, the font is the same for the whole essay, including the level headings. Remember, the first line of every paragraph must be indented. This template has already been set up to indent the first line of each paragraph, so all you need to do is hit 'enter' when you want a new paragraph. In order for the formatting to work, please start typing at the start of this paragraph and delete the rest of this text (only keep your text).

Level Two Heading

The only difference between the Level 1 Heading and the Level 2 Heading is that level two is left justified instead of centered. Notice the headings are not indented. Like the Level 1 Heading, Level 2 is bold, and uses title case (all the 'big' words are capitalized).

Level three heading

The only difference between Level 3 and the Level 2 is that the Level 3 Heading is in italics.

References

Use the Refences Page style above to automatically apply the hanging indent and double- spaced format required on the references page. Note: you will have to add italics as necessary, and you will have to arrange your references in alphabetical order. Remember, the word "References" is a Level 1 heading, and it starts on a new page.

Use the above template in working on the below assignement. and make sure the thesis statement is infused in the first paragragh.

Introduction

• In dementia care homes, the emergence of robotic animals shows the challenges caregivers face in maintaining person-centered care, especially amid staffing shortages and heavy workloads.
• These innovative tools, while promising, add a layer of complexity to caregiving.
• Caregivers must find a delicate balance between being transparent and using a bit of deception to ensure the resident's dignity and well-being.
• Providing high-quality care requires navigating complex ethical, social, and practical challenges to use robotic animals effectively.
• These tasks become even more challenging with insufficient staff and heavy workloads, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of these challenges.

Revised Research Question:

• What challenges do staffing shortages and heavy workloads create for healthcare workers in providing person-centered care to clients with dementia?

Thesis:

• Staffing shortages and heavy workloads in dementia care homes create significant challenges for healthcare workers in providing person-centered care. This necessitates the development of embodied, social, and ethical competencies to navigate the complex use of robotic animals and maintain residents' dignity.

Body Paragraph #1: Ethical Competence in Maintaining Dignity

Topic Sentence:

• The ethical competence required to maintain residents' dignity becomes particularly challenging under staffing shortages and heavy workloads, as caregivers must balance transparency and deception in using robotic animals.

Supporting Detail #1 Explanation/Example:

• Caregivers often find themselves in ethically complex situations where they must decide whether to maintain the illusion that robotic animals are real to avoid causing residents distress.

Evidence:

• For example, one caregiver noted, "You must do that (go along) otherwise it will also be a worry if you start talking about the fact that it is not a real cat. I do not think that is good, because those who believe that it is a real cat, they see that it is a real cat" (Persson et al., 2023, p. 63).

Analysis:

• This evidence highlights the delicate balance caregivers must strike to preserve residents' sense of reality and dignity, especially when staffing constraints limit the time available for individualized attention and ethical reflection.

Supporting Detail #2 Explanation/Example:

• Caregivers often "sneak a little" to preserve the illusion when turning the robotic animals on and off, further complicating the ethical landscape.

Evidence:

• One caregiver described the need to "conceal the movement of the hand, to preserve the illusion" and avoid revealing the robot's mechanical nature (Persson et al., 2023, p. 63).

Analysis:

• This practical approach to maintaining the illusion highlights the embodied competence required in caregiving. Staffing shortages can limit opportunities for such nuanced interactions, challenging caregivers to provide person-centered care while adhering to ethical standards.

Body Paragraph #2: Strategies for Supporting Patient-Centered Care

Topic Sentence:

• One of the primary strategies for supporting patient-centered care for dementia clients involves effective communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals and families.

Supporting Detail #1 Explanation/Example:

• Collaboration among healthcare professionals is essential for creating comprehensive and goal-oriented care plans.

Evidence:

• Another participant emphasized the need to "work with all the health care professionals, create a plan that is not only goal-oriented but also including what is important to them" (Gaba, 2020, p. 23).

Analysis:

• This underscores the significance of a multidisciplinary approach to care, where various healthcare providers work together to address the unique needs and preferences of dementia clients. By integrating diverse perspectives and expertise, care plans can be more holistic and responsive to individual patient needs.

Supporting Detail #2 Explanation/Example:

• Ensuring patients feel safe and cared for through engagement techniques.

Evidence:

• One participant shared, "Engage with these patients in a way that shows them that they are safe and that they are being taken care of and share these techniques with their caregivers or even learn from their caregivers" (Gaba, 2020, p. 23).

Analysis:

• This indicates that engagement techniques not only help in building trust and safety for patients but also facilitate knowledge sharing between caregivers and healthcare professionals, enhancing the overall quality of care.

Body Paragraph #3: Emotional Detachment

Topic Sentence:

• Nurses working with dementia patients often experience emotional detachment as a result of the high-stress environment and challenging patient behaviors.

Supporting Detail #1 Explanation/Example:

• Nurses frequently find themselves paying less attention to dementia patients when other patients require immediate physical assistance. Initially, this leads to feelings of regret; however, over time, nurses may become emotionally numb to these situations.

Evidence:

• Nurses reported that their occupational identity was at risk, as they were constantly exposed to events such as criticisms from guardians, delusion, aggression from elderly dementia patients, and death of their patients. Through such experiences, nurses eventually treated elderly dementia patients solely from an occupational point of viewdevoid of sympathyand started losing respect for them as human beings" (Kang & Hur, 2021, section 3.2.2).

Analysis:

• This evidence is significant because it highlights how continuous exposure to the stressful conditions and aggressive behaviors from dementia patients can lead to emotional numbness and detachment. This detachment affects the quality of care provided, as nurses may no longer engage with patients on a personal or empathetic level, impacting their ability to offer compassionate care.

Supporting Detail #2 Explanation/Example:

• One significant aspect of emotional detachment is the phenomenon where nurses start paying less attention to dementia patients when other patients need physical assistance.

Evidence:

• In addition, some nurses found themselves paying less attention to dementia patients when there were other patients who needed physical assistance (Kang & Hur, 2021, section 3.2.2).

Analysis:

• This neglect arises from the overwhelming demands placed on nurses, forcing them to prioritize immediate physical needs over the more complex emotional and psychological needs of dementia patients. Initially, nurses may feel regret for these decisions, but over time, they become habituated, leading to a numbness towards their patients' emotional states.

Conclusion

Restate Thesis:

• Staffing shortages and heavy workloads significantly impede healthcare workers' ability to provide person-centered care to dementia patients by increasing stress and burnout, reducing care quality, and limiting effective communication.

Summary:

• Addressing these challenges requires systemic changes, including increasing staffing levels, providing adequate resources, and ensuring healthcare workers have the support needed to manage their workload and stress effectively.

Clincher/Call to Action:

• To improve the quality of dementia care, healthcare organizations must prioritize staffing and resource allocation, invest in ongoing education and support for healthcare workers, and implement measures to ensure that person-centered care remains a central focus despite the demands of the job.

References

Gaba, S. (2020). Barriers to patient-centered care for dementia clients in the long-term living setting Honor's Thesis, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Dominican University of California. https://doi.org/10.33015/dominican.edu/2020.NURS.ST.11

Kang, Y., & Hur, Y. (2021). Nurses' experience of nursing workload-related issues during caring for patients with dementia: A qualitative meta-synthesis. International Journal. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910448

Persson, M., Ferm, L., Redmalm, D., & Iversen, C. (2023). Working with Robotic Animals in Dementia Care: The Significance of Caregivers' Competences. Nordic Journal. https://doi.org/10.18291/njwls.136521