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  • Assignment 1: Person-Centred Care in District Nursing: Building Therapeutic Relationships and Addressing Health Needs Assignment 2: A Critical Evaluation of Research Methods for Investigating a Contemporary Issue in [Area of Practice]

    Assignment 1: You will submit a written assignment of 3000 words drawing on your learning from the module and experience in practice.The written account should be based on a service user you have worked with in practice. Your introduction should provide a brief outline of the background information and explain why you have chosen this scenario.You need to draw upon the evidence, theory and policy, to demonstrate how you built therapeutic relationships with the person and their carers, exploring how the principles of person centred care contributed to the assessment of their health needs and plan of care.You will need to identify the impact of critical periods on the health and wellbeing of the client and explore the influence of the wider determinants of health.You should clearly identify the priorities for care and demonstrate how critical consideration of the evidence informed your plan.There should be evidence of how your practice meets the professional standards for District Nurse, with reference to relevant legal, policy and professional frameworks.Your assignment should be fully referenced to current policy and contemporary literature and should follow the academic writing guidelines. Referencing should be APA style.Assignment 2: A critical evaluation of the research method(s) that may be used to address a research question that is of relevance to your area of practice.
    Provide an introduction to a contemporary issue relevant to your own area of practice that requires investigation, illustrating why it is relevant/important.
    • Develop a research question related to this contemporary issue, explaining its relevance to practice and justify your question with respect to previous research and/or relevant policy – i.e. the rationale for the proposed research question needs to be clear.
    • Briefly evaluate potential research paradigms relevant to the research question and justify the most appropriate.
    • Critically appraise the research methods that may be used in order to answer the research question. This will include evaluation of relevant related research (i.e. illustrate your discussion with appraisal of research that has used the proposed method(s) in similar/other contexts). Indicate your preferred research method(s) and justify your reasons.
    • Critically discuss the professional, ethical and practical factors that may impact on the application of the chosen method(s).
    In an appendix you will include an action plan that details any further personal, professional and academic development needs related to your proposed investigation.

  • “Exploring the Role of Professionals and Legal Frameworks in Case Conferences: A Critical Analysis of Anne and Terry’s Story”

    Assignment guidelines
    Students will watch a scenario on case conferences https://youtu.be/3Q11zm-L-hQ Each student will choose one of the professionals ( chair person ) https://youtu.be/EjRX38_P5HU chosen and explore their role in relation to case conferences. https://youtu.be/3Q11zm-L-hQek 7.. This information will form the basis of the 2,500 word first summative assignment.
    – Watch the Anne and Terry’s story part 1 and 2
    Discussion about case conferencesFirst summative assessment: essay on case conferences https://youtu.be/3Q11zm-L-hQhttps://youtu.be/EjRX38_P5HU
    Students will submit a 2,500-word essay related to the case conference scenario. This will include the role of the professional they discussed in the ( chairperson) formative assessment (the notes should be included as an appendix). The essay will look at the interventions and decisions made by the case conference, including relevant legal frameworks. The students should also discuss the impact these discussions could have on the patient and their family.
    Learning outcomes: 1 and 3
    Essay Plan:
    Introduction: (approx. 400 words)
    • What is this assignment going to cover (this is what is given in the assignment brief above).
    • Describe a case conference
    • Discuss the goals of a case conference
    • Give a brief outline of your scenarioLegal frameworks which inform the decisions made by the case conference: (approx. 600 words)
    • Describe the legal framework which underpin the decisions made in relation to your scenario
    • Discuss how these legal frameworks were appliedRole of the Multidisciplinary Team: (approx. 600 words)
    • Critically appraise and evaluate the effectiveness of the case conferences
    • Discuss the role of MDT in relation to case conferences
    Discuss barrier to communication between members of the MDT: essay on case conferences
    Students will submit a 2,500-word essay related to the case conference scenario. This will include the role of the professional they discussed in the formative assessment (the notes should be included as an appendix). The essay will look at the interventions and decisions made by the case conference, including relevant legal frameworks. The students should also discuss the impact these discussions could have on the patient and their family.
    Learning outcomes: 1 and 3
    Essay Plan:
    Introduction: (approx. 400 words)
    • What is this assignment going to cover (this is what is given in the assignment brief above).
    • Describe a case conference
    • Discuss the goals of a case conference
    • Give a brief outline of your scenarioLegal frameworks which inform the decisions made by the case conference: (approx. 600 words)
    • Describe the legal framework which underpin the decisions made in relation to your scenario
    • Discuss how these legal frameworks were appliedRole of the Multidisciplinary Team: (approx. 600 words)
    • Critically appraise and evaluate the effectiveness of the case conferences
    • Discuss the role of MDT in relation to case conferences
    • Discuss barrier to communication between members of the MDTImpact of the decision of the case conference on the individual and their family: (approx. 700 words)
    • Discuss how the individual might be given information about the process of the case conference
    • Discuss how they might be supported throughout the process

  • “The Impact of Lifestyle Modification on HbA1c Levels in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Primary Care Perspective”

    Please see attached guidelines , proposed question -The Impact of Lifestyle Modification Driven Weight Loss on HbA1c Levels in Obese Patients with Types 2 Diabetes in Primary CareStudies proposed to include- De Hoogh, I., Oosterman, J., Otten, W., Krijger, A., Berbée-Zadelaar, S., Pasman, W., van Ommen, B., Pijl, H. and Wopereis, S., 2021. The Effect of a Lifestyle Intervention on Type 2 Diabetes Pathophysiology and Remission: The Stevenshof Pilot Study. Nutrients, 13(7), p.2193.Delahanty, L., Levy, D., Chang, Y., Porneala, B., Goldman, V., McCarthy, J., Bissett, L., Rodriguez, A., Chase, B., LaRocca, R., Wheeler, A. and Wexler, D., 2020. Effectiveness of Lifestyle Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes in Primary Care: the REAL HEALTH-Diabetes Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 35(9), pp.2637-2646.Sampson, M., Clark, A., Bachmann, M., Garner, N., Irvine, L., Howe, A., Greaves, C., Auckland, S., Smith, J., Turner, J., Rea, D., Rayman, G., Dhatariya, K., John, W., Barton, G., Usher, R., Ferns, C., Pascale, M., Auckland, S., Bachmann, M., Barton, G., Clark, A., Dhatariya, K., Ferns, C., Garner, N., Greaves, C., Goldson, A., Hadley-Brown, M., Howe, A., Irvine, L., John, G., Pascale, M., Rea, D., Smith, J., Usher, J. and Wallace, T., 2021. Effects of the Norfolk diabetes prevention lifestyle intervention (NDPS) on glycaemic control in screen-detected type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Medicine, 19(1).Morris, E., Aveyard, P., Dyson, P., Noreik, M., Bailey, C., Fox, R., Jerome, D., Tan, G. and Jebb, S., 2020. A food‐based, low‐energy, low‐carbohydrate diet for people with type 2 diabetes in primary care: A randomized controlled feasibility trial. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 22(4), pp.512-520.

  • Title: The Efficacy and Mechanism of Penicillin in Eradicating Pathogens: A Review of Recent Literature

    1. Please fill out attached chart with 2 peer reviewed less than 5 years old references.
    2. Penicillin is the medication of choice to answer the question below with 2 references peer reviewed less than 5 years old
    a. Identify pathogens eradicated by the drug selected
    b. Explain the drug distribution and onset of action
    c. Describe the body system/organ or pathologic condition that is a likely host for pathogen overgrowth
    d. Provide information related to the medication’s metabolism (1/2 life, steady state)

  • “Designing an Effective Program: Visualizing Elements and Creating a Timeline”

    Program Design
    With the continuation of Assignment 2, it is important to notice and appreciate the congruity provided through systematic program planning and evaluation. A well-developed program design facilitates the alignment necessary for effective intervention, enabling the program to address the problem through appropriate services that–ideally!–result in positive outcomes. This week you further delineate your program design, crafting elements visually and creating a timeline using a Gantt chart.

  • “Navigating Organizational Change and Ethical-Legal Influences in Advanced Practice Nursing: A Case Study in Out-Patient Family Practice”

    Week 2: Organizational Change and Ethical-Legal Influences in Advanced Practice Nursing Case Study (Orig Post due Wednesday, Responses due Sunday)
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    Purpose
    The purpose of this discussion is to discuss organizational changes and ethical-legal influences in a clinical scenario at an out-patient family practice. Students will explore potential effects on patient outcomes and ethical and legal implications for members of the heath care team as a result of illegal behaviors. Students will develop strategies that result in prevention of untoward outcomes that result in a positive practice culture.

  • “The Purnell Model for Cultural Competence: Understanding and Implementing Transcultural Health Care” Introduction: Diversity is a fundamental aspect of society and has a significant influence on various aspects of life, including health care. The United States

    Diversity has a significant influence on health care. Studying transcultural health care helps health professionals understand different cultures in order to provide holistic and individualized health care. Review the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence, including the theory, framework and 12 domains. Write 750-1,000-word paper exploring the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence. Include the following:

  • “Appraising the Evidence: A Critical Review of Five Articles on the Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Reducing Stress and Anxiety in Healthcare Workers” Introduction: Stress and anxiety are prevalent issues among healthcare workers, with potential negative effects

    Appraising the Evidence Writing Assignment
    Individual appraisal paper. Review each of the five articles again. Use the list of questions provided to guide your critical appraisal of the quality and consistency of research related to your group’s PICO question. Using APA 7th edition format, write a brief critique of each article using no more than 500 words per article. The first paragraph should provide a brief description of what is known on your topic and a problem statement that clarifies what the practice problem is and why it is important. The second paragraph introduction should provide the PICO question, how the research questions were identified, and include the database and search terms, and inclusion and exclusion criteria.
    A summary should accompany each article that addresses:
    • What is the study design and what is the Johns Hopkins EBP Level and Quality of evidence.
    • An assessment of the article’s reliability and validity of study instruments, potential sources of bias in the study design (validity), and generalizability or applicability to the population where you might apply this work. Include definitions of all research terminology and demonstrate understanding of these terms by linking them directly to examples from your research articles.
    A summary conclusion should accompany your critique that addresses: 1) What is the overall strength and consistency of the five articles, 2) what are your best evidence recommendations (taking into consideration quantity, consistency, and strength of the evidence 3) whose feedback or thoughts would you want to include in developing an action plan or next steps. This represents a synthesis of the five articles. Submit this assignment for grading using the writing tips and rubric (critique form) to guide you.
    Submit the assignment with PDFs of all the articles.
    Sample- Will attach itSubmit the assignment in a Word document. Maximum length is 10 pages double-spaced Arial format 11-point font or 12.5 pages not including the title page or references.Please see my attached paper named “October 18 Accessing the Evidence.” It has Five Articles.See Rubric attached with the instruction
    Assignment #3 Appraising the Evidence Writing Assignment:

  • “Exploring Different State Approaches to Healthcare: A Cross Post Discussion”

    Cross Post OnlySubstantial cross post to at least one (1) other student who covered a different state than yourself. The cross post provides new or supplemental information to the original posting or raises additional areas for discussion. A new or additional peer-reviewed reference should be cited.