Deanna M. Polakowski Ashford University February 1, 2016

AGENDA  Area of Focus  Explanation of Problem  Variables  Research Questions  Locus of Control  Intervention/Innovation  Group Membership  Negotiations  Ethics  Timeline  Statement of Resources  Data Collection Agenda 2Action Research Proposal

Area of Focus Improve mobility Walking Improve flexibility Seated stretching exercises 3Action Research Proposal

ProblemLung cancer surgery  Diminished breathing  Flexibility inhibited by scar Lymphedema  Pain in feet  Reduced ability to walk 4Action Research Proposal

Prior Interventions First Intervention Second Intervention Inpatient hospital stay One on one with physical therapist Able to work at participant’s comfort level Outpatient hospital visits Group setting Participant works toward assigned speed & time 5Action Research Proposal

Variables Distance to walk Availability of televised program Energy level of the participant Participant's motivation 6Action Research Proposal

Research Questions Will exercise improve my mobility and flexibility?  Will slowly integrating the exercises be beneficial to me?  7Action Research Proposal

Locus of Control The participant displays an internal Locus of Control. This is evidenced by:  They often do better at tasks when they are allowed to work at their own pace  They usually have a strong sense of self-efficacy abouthelath.com (2014) 8Action Research Proposal

Intervention/Innovation Walking Seated stretching exercises Seated stretching exercises with stretchy bands Seated stretching exercises with a towel 9Action Research Proposal

Group Membership One member 64 year old female Breathing issues Unable to walk distances Flexibility inhibited 10Action Research Proposal

Negotiations Potential Obstacles Participant has health issues Participant is injured Participant looses interest Sit and Fit program is no longer broadcasted 11Action Research Proposal

Ethics Do no harm   Do not disrespect   Promote self-esteem  12Action Research Proposal

Timeline Week 1 Project begins Researcher establishes baseline Researcher creates schedule Week 2 Participant follows schedule Researcher collects data every day Participant completes questionnaire Week 3 Project ends 13Action Research Proposal

Statement of Resources Measureable indoor area to walk Television Access to Sit and Be Fit program Chair Stretchy band Towel 14Action Research Proposal

Data Collection Research QuestionsData Collection ToolsWhy this tool? Justify its use in your study. How does it match to what you are attempting to find and to measure? Will exercise improve my mobility and flexibility? Observation and JournalBy observing my ability to do the exercises throughout the entire project and journaling the results will determine if there has been improvement. Will slowly integrating the exercises be beneficial to me? Journal and QuestionnaireWhile slowly integrating mobility and flexibility exercises into my daily routine, it will be important to observe if the exercises are making a difference and it will be significant to document the outcomes. I will complete a questionnaire after each new exercise is introduced to determine its effectiveness. 15Action Research Proposal

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References Abouthealth.com. (2014). What is Locus of Control? Are you in control of your destiny? Retrieved from Brach, J.S., Swearingen, J.M., Perera, S. Wert, D.M., & Studenski, S. (2013 c). Motor learning versus standard walking exercise in older adults with subclinical gait dysfunctions: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 61(11), pp Retrieved from Ashford University Library. CEO.com. (n.d.). Guide to negotiation. Retrieved from Landrum, R. E. (2013 d), Research design for educators: Real-world connections and applications. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (I have the hard cover book) Mills. G.E. (2014). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher. (5 th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. Rantakokko, M., Manty, M., & Rantanen, T. (2013 b). Mobility decline in old age. Retrieved from 17Action Research Proposal

References Rantanen, T. (2013 a). Promoting mobility in older people. Journal of Preventive Medicine & Public Health, 46, pp Retrieved from Roth, E. (n.d.). Does exercise improve mobility in the elderly? Retrieved from improve-mobility-elderly html improve-mobility-elderly html. Yeom, H.A., Keller, C. & Fikeury, J. (2009). Intervention for promoting mobility in community-dwelling older adults. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. 21(2), pp Retrieved from Ashford University Library. 18Action Research Proposal