Literature In Review Autosaved

Bibliography: Kaddoura, M., Leduc, J., & Cormier, K. (2013, December). Resource: The benefits of utilizing child. Educational Research Quarterly, 37(2), . Retrieved from http://content.ebscohost.com.contentproxy.phoenix.edu/ContentServer.as This article presents a good overview of dealing with a stressed child. The article explains a study that deals with various coping strategies that are highly effective when dealing with stressed pediatric patients. Data was collected from structured interviews that took place with direct care professionals who had significant experience with the pediatric population. Stress factors initially were not agreed upon amongst professionals but the children fear of the unknown was a common problem. Family-centered care and open lines of communication served to be a stress reliever. Lo, C. C., PhD., & Cheng, T. C., PhD. (2011). Racial/Ethnic differences in access to substance abuse treatment. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 22(2), 621-37. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/868334282?accountid=35812 This article is an eye opener. It looks at the availability of care for specialty and non-specialty substance abuse treatment when it pertains to minorities. One of the issues that’s addressed in this study is that the staff is often not appropriately trained in the co-morbidities that accompany substance abuse users. Lack of effective counseling and appropriate medication has left out a race of people for care due to inefficient training. Luthans, K. W., Lebsack, S. A., & Lebsack, R. R. (2008). Positivity in healthcare: Relation of optimism to performance. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 22(2), 178-88. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14777260810876330 This article interestingly addresses the correlation between nurses’ level of optimism and performance outcomes. The study that was done consisted of surveys and performance appraisals to evaluate the similarity between the two factors. The study was exploratory and does not imply causation. The article is an interesting read because it attempts to look at a new factor when it comes to workplace stressors. Instead of reviewing the obvious negativity in the healthcare field it dives into looking at the optimism within the professionals in the field. The term peer reviewed pertaining to literature means of the utmost credibility. It means that scholars in the same field has reviewed the submitted information and collectively think that new information is of quality and substance. It means that the new information from the author peers is seen as helpful to their field. The term empirical research pertaining to literature means it is highly trusted and credible work. It also means that it is scientifically supported, not proven but supported. I found that these articles met the standards of empirical research by eliminating the studies that only considered solo subjects. I looked for the literature that included the narrative sections that are often found in empirical literature and made sure that I checked off peer reviewed work as a prerequisite for the search.