Extra Blog Post for the April Ants and Eaters

     This month I came up with an idea to do for senior presentation activity. Because two of my answers are a little towards the subjective side, I decided to do an activity on my second answer. My second answer is one of the best ways for a doctor to increase patient satisfaction is by treating the patient in a comfortable environment. Having the audience create the best environment for a patient is a better skill to teach than teaching them how to give reassurance and hope or connecting to a patient's culture.
     Therefore I am going to have the audience create the best room for a child, teen, and adult. They will choose the colors in the room, medical equipment displayed and anything else they think should be in the room. 
     The audience will complete this task, most will fail, and everyone will learn. I will then present my answer and teach how to change the environment to satisfy each kind of patient.

Independent Component 2

Literal

(a) I, Lilliana Yzaguirre, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 36 hours of work

(b) 

Kreitzer, Mary Jo. "What Impact Does the Environment Have on Us? | Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing." Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing. University of Minnesota, 10 July 2013. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

Ulrich, Roger. "Role of the Physical Environment in the Hospital of the 21st Century." Role of the Physical Environment in the Hospital of the 21st Century. The Center for Health Design, 2004. Web. 11 Feb. 2015.

"The New International Standard Medical & Health Encyclopedia." Making the Patient Comfortable. The New International Standard Medical & Health Encyclopedia Read More. 

Howard, Beth. "How Environment and Technology Can Improve Health Care." US News. U.S.News & World Report, 12 July 2013. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.

Cherry, Kendra. "Color Psychology: Can Color Really Change How You Feel and Act?" About Education. About Education, n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2015.

Silvis, Jennifer Kovacs. "Healing Hues: Choosing Paint Colors for Healthcare." Healing Hues: Choosing Paint Colors for Healthcare. Vendor Healthcare Media, 11 Mar. 2012. Web. 02 Apr. 2015.

Meadows, Charlson. "What Impact Does the Environment Have on Us? | Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing." Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing. University of Minnesota, n.d. Web. 02 Apr. 2015.

"Room Color and How It Affects Your Mood." Freshomecom Room Color and How It Affects Your Mood Comments. Freshmen Design and Architecture Magazine, 17 Apr. 2007. Web. 15 Apr. 2015.

Lascurain, Kitty. "Color Psychology: How Color Affects Kids." About Home. About.com, n.d. Web. 16 Apr. 2015.

Sevinc, Kurt. "The Effects of Color on the Moods of College Students." The Effects of Color on the Moods of College Students. Sage Journals, 28 Feb. 2014. Web. 16 Apr. 2015.

Joseph, Anjali. The Impact of Light on Outcomes in Healthcare Settings. Concord, CA: Center for Health Design, 2006. Health Design. The Center for Health Design, Aug. 2006. Web. 22 Apr. 2015.

Cohen, Hiyaguha. "Hospital Lighting Keeps Patients Sick." Poor Hospital Lighting Can Damage a Healthy Immune System. Baseline of Health Foundation, 16 Nov. 2013. Web. 23 Apr. 2015.

Alzubaidi, Safaa. "Survey of Hospitals Lighting: Daylight and Staff Preferences." Survey of Hospitals Lighting: Daylight and Staff Preferences. Academia.edu, 2013. Web. 23 Apr. 2015.

Gabriella Castaneda, Nurse

Sara Castanon, Nurse

(c) Done.

(d) Explain what you completed.    

I had originally planned to do a documentary, following the stories of a couple people, their experiences at a hospital or clinic, their treatments, and what happened that made them satisfied or not with their care. I realized that this would give me too broad a range of information and decided to narrow it down. I looked at my second answer and decided to focus only on that. I researched all about how the environment affects the mood and satisfaction of a patient, as well as more in depth to the parts of the environment that cause effect. I researched and composed all of my findings into a powerpoint. 

Interpretive

What I did for the component was research in depthly, my second answer, and present my findings in a powerpoint. The significance of it was that it allowed me to really know my second answer and it helped me understand why it is such a valuable and true answer. I was surprised with the info that I found, especially about the link between color and the brain’s responses. It was very significant and I even plan to include it all in my final presentation. Good research takes a long time, so that in itself shows a lot of time taken to complete. It is not a fast task to find the right support and evidence for your argument, in someone else’s publication. Research took most of my 30 hours. I also interviewed nurses to get a different points of view on my answer. Lastly, putting the powerpoint took time. It was like writing an essay, choosing the right information to put in the powerpoint. I have attached also pictures of the powerpoint.

Applied

It helped me answer my essential question because it was an actual answer to my essential question that I researched; my second answer. My second answer was that a doctor can increase patient satisfaction if they treat the patient in a comfortable environment. Some examples that I found were to have the right colors, lighting, temperature, and surrounding objects in the treatment room. Also, age group plays a role in deciding the right colors, etc. These were all factors of the environment that affect patient mood and satisfaction. If the patient is in a comfortable environment. they’ll feel content with being there, and satisfied with their treatment. 

Extra Blog Post for the March Marvels

     Change, change, change! It seems to be the only thing happening right now in my senior project. Recently, my Independent Component 2 has been changed. A documentary interviewing and following patients and their experiences with doctors, was not going to cut it for me. Although the prospect seemed like an interesting feat, I decided to do something that would better and more directly help me answer my essential question. More specifically, I decided that I would take advantage of the assignment and use it to research more in depth, one specific answer. For my new independent component, I have decided to research more in depth one of my answers and create a powerpoint explaining the answer. I am excited for this new feat.

Blog 18: Fourth Interview Questions

1. Out of all environmental factors in a care facility, which affects the patient 
   most?

2. Out of all ways to develop a personal connection with a patient, which is the 
   best or most effective way?

3. How do you offer reassurance and hope to a patient? Can it only be done with 
   simple words?

4. Do you think the colors in a room would affect the mood or attitude of a 
   patient? Why?

5. What colors do you think would help calm a patient and make them feel not so 
   nervous?

6. What do you believe is the best way overall to make your patient satisfied?

7. What kind of environment do you think would trigger the patient to be more 
   anxious?

8. How do you think the colors of nurses scrubs would affect the patent's attitude?

9. Do you think a doctor should tell the patient they will be all right even if you 
   know they won't be?

10. Do you ever give your patients reassurance and hope? Do you see improvement in 
    their attitude because of this?

11. How do you set up your care area? Do you do it with consideration that the 
    environment could affect the patient?

12. Do you think it's important to know a patient's beliefs? Why?

13. Do you ever use a patient's beliefs to help them through treatment? How do you 
    do this?

14. Do you think it's important to know a patient's home environment? Why?

15. Do you think a comfortable care environment would be different for an adult, 
    teen, and child? How?

16. Do you think relating to a patient's culture would make them feel less anxious 
    or frightened to be in a care facility? How?

17. Do you ever try to relate to a patient's culture? How? Why, if not?

18. If you were giving a patient reassurance and hope, would you give it 
    differently to an adult vs. a child? How?

19. If you were giving a patient reassurance and hope, would you give it 
    differently to someone who had a minor illness vs. someone who had a more 
    serious illness, say, like a chronic disease?

20. In a care setting, can the environment always be altered to the comfort of the 
    patient? Why?

Blog 17: Answer 3

1. What is the best way for a doctor to increase patient satisfaction?

2. One of the best ways for a doctor to increase patient satisfaction is to know 
   the patient's culture and lifestyle.

3. If the doctor knows the patient's language, they can properly treat them. ex: 
   sign language or Spanish communicator.

   If the doctor knows the background of the patient, they can know where the 
   patient comes from and give back that persona or attitude. To show the patient 
   that they know who they are and can build  relationship with them instead of the 
   patient feeling like just another number. AKA personal connection.

   If the doctor knows the person's beliefs, they can use those to help make the 
   patient more comfortable.

4. "Non-English Speaking Patients." EuroMed Info. Euromed Info, n.d. Web. 03 Mar. 2015. 
       <http://www.euromedinfo.eu/non-english-speaking-patients.html/>.

      Rull, Gurvinder, Dr. "History Taking. Information about History Taking | Patient.co.uk." Patient.co.uk.   
      Patient.co.uk, 20 Apr. 2011. Web. 03 Mar. 2015. <http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/history-taking>.

     Wilson-Stronks, Amy, and Erica Galvez. Hospitals, Language, and Culture: A Snapshot of the Nation.   
     Oak Brook, IL: Joint Commission, 2007. Joint Commission. The Joint Commission. Web. 03 Mar. 
     2015. <http://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/6/hlc_paper.pdf>.

5. To know a patient's culture and lifestyle is so important because the doctor can 
   create a personal connection to the patient, making the patient more comfortable 
   because they will feel as if they are talking to a friend. The doctor will be 
   able to treat the patient better because of the patient's willingness to open 
   up, and the patient will be satisfied.

Extra Blog Post : A February Flop

     This month started out extremely well. I have decided on the three best answers to my essential question. I have also extra information on each of my answers, from research. I also believe I know which answer I will choose as my one best answer. My first two answers have already been disclosed, and my third answer will be revealed on the Friday of next week. Hold your breath. OK, you can breathe! My breath, however, was taken away when I received an email from the office manager of my mentorship at Durfee Medical. Mrs. Anne Bishara informed me that she had had a recent downsize in the office staff. For some strange reason, because of this downsize, I can no longer spend my Mondays at the clinic, shadowing Dr. Bishara. This news was a big blow to me. Not only because my mentorship there had provided me with service hours for this senior project, but also because going in on Mondays brought me joy. I had always looked forward to the new and interesting people I would see, and situations of which I would experience, from the shadows. Although, I can no longer do these things. I suppose now I will have to find a new mentor, a new place to spend my hours, with a new doctor and new patients. 

Blog 16: Answer 2

1. EQ: What is the best way for a doctor to increase patient satisfaction?

2. One of the best ways for a doctor to increase patient satisfaction is to give  
   the patient reassurance and hope.

3. One of the best ways for a doctor to increase patient satisfaction is to treat 
   the patient in a comfortable environment.

4. 1)There is psychological research and fact that certain colors trigger the mind 
     to be calm and content.
   2)If family is inputted into the environment, the patient will feel more at ease 
     to have familiarity and comfort there.
   3)If the patient is in an environment where they feel comfortable and at ease, 
     then they will be able to be relaxed and content throughout the treatment.

5. "Patient-Centered Care Guide." Patient-Centered Care Guide. Picker Institute, 
    n.d. Web. 13 Dec. 2014.

6. Block, Barry H. "Making Your Patients Feel Comfortable." Making Your Patients 
   Feel Comfortable (n.d.): n. pag. Podiatrym. Web. 29 Jan. 2015.

7. Out of all of the ways a doctor can satisfy their patient, it is definitely most 
   important to treat the patient in an environment where they are comfortable and 
   not feeling like they are in prison or a morgue.