Discussion Question 5

Discussion Question 5

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Review the three following discussion questions then address the following:

1. Is the use of soap and water or alcohol-based rubs more effective in preventing nosocomial infections?
2. How effective are anti-depressive medications on anxiety and depression?
3. For patients of 70 years and older, how effective is the use of the influenza vaccine at preventing flu as compared to patients who have not received the vaccine?

Next, of 3 of the above questions and address the following:
• Identify an appropriate research design.
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the design.
• Provide a rationale for the design you selected

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Q1;

            For a long time, hand hygiene practicesareunderscored as most basic strategies in preventing transmission of germs and other micro-organisms and therefore preventing nosocomial infections. We can prevent nosocomial infections by using soap and water to clean our hands or using alcohol-based rubs (also called alcohol-based antiseptic). However, of the two methods, which one is the most effective?

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