Construct a case report that includes a problem or situation consistent with area of practice (Home Health).

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Case Report: Application of Theory

Directions:

Construct a case report that includes a problem or situation consistent with area of practice (Home Health).

Requirements:

1. Use a minimum of any two theories discussed in the course to develop the case report.

2. Apply one or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or situation of focus.

3. Apply one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution being proposed.

4. Develop the case report across the entire scenario from the identified clinical or health care problem through proposing an intervention, implementation, and evaluation using an appropriate research instrument.

5. Describe the evaluation of the selected research instrument in the case report.

6. Lastly, explain in full the tenets, rationale for selection (empirical evidence), and clear application using the language of the theory within the case report.

In addition, your case report must include the following:

1. Introduction with a problem statement.

2. Brief literature review.

3. Description of the case/situation/conditions explained from a theoretical perspective.

4. Discussion that includes a detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings.

5. Summary of the case.

6. Proposed solutions to remedy gaps, inefficiencies, or other issues from a theoretical approach.

7. Identification of a research instrument to evaluate the proposed solution along with a description of how the instrument could be evaluated.

8. Conclusion.

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Case Report: Application of Theory

  1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 74.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00%
35.0 %Content  
10.0 %Minimum of Two Theories Discussed in the Course to Develop the Case Report A minimum of two theories discussed in the course are not used to develop the case report. A minimum of two theories discussed in the course are used to develop the case report but are incomplete. A minimum of two theories discussed in the course are used to develop the case report but at a perfunctory level. A minimum of two theories discussed in the course are clearly presented in full to develop the case report. Discussion is convincing. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A minimum of two theories discussed in the course are clearly presented in full to develop the case report. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Application of One or More Theories to Describe Understanding of The Problem or Situation of Focus Application of one or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or situation of focus is not present. Application of one or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or situation of focus is present but incomplete. Application of one or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or situation of focus is present but done at a perfunctory level. Application of one or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or situation of focus is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific 10%elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. Application of one or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or situation of focus is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Application of One or More Theories to the Recommended Intervention or Solution Being Proposed Application of one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution being proposed is not present. Application of one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution being proposed is present but incomplete. Application of one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution being proposed is present but done at a perfunctory level. Application of one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution being proposed is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. Application of one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution being proposed is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Development of the Case Report Across the Entire Scenario From the Identified Clinical or Health Care Problem Through Proposing an Intervention, Implementation, and Evaluation Using an Appropriate Research Instrument Development of the case report across the entire scenario from problem through proposed solution is not present. Development of the case report across the entire scenario from problem through proposed solution is present but incomplete. Development of the case report across the entire scenario from problem through proposed solution is present but done at a perfunctory level. Development of the case report across the entire scenario from problem through proposed solution is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. Development of the case report across the entire scenario from problem through proposed solution is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Description of the Evaluation of the Selected Research Instrument A description of the evaluation of the selected research instrument is not present. A description of the evaluation of the selected research instrument is present but incomplete. A description of the evaluation of the selected research instrument is present but done at a perfunctory level. A description of the evaluation of the selected research instrument is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A description of the evaluation of the selected research instrument is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Explanation of the Tenets, Rationale for Selection, and Clear Application Using the Language of Theory An explanation of the tenets, rationale for selection, and clear application using the language of theory is not present. An explanation of the tenets, rationale for selection, and clear application using the language of theory is present but incomplete. An explanation of the tenets, rationale for selection, and clear application using the language of theory is present but done at a perfunctory level. An explanation of the tenets, rationale for selection, and clear application using the language of theory is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. An explanation of the tenets, rationale for selection, and clear application using the language of theory is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
35.0 %Case Requirements  
5.0 %Introduction and Problem Statement An introduction with problem statement is not present. An introduction with problem statement is present but incomplete. An introduction with problem statement is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. An introduction with problem statement is present, clear, and thorough. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. An introduction with problem statement is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Brief Literature Review A brief literature review is not present. A brief literature review is present but incomplete. A brief literature review is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. A brief literature review is clearly present in full. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A brief literature review is clearly present in full. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Description of the Case, Situation, or Conditions Explained From a Theoretical Perspective A description of the case, situation, or conditions is not present. A description of the case, situation, or conditions is present but incomplete. A description of the case, situation, or conditions is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. A description of the case, situation, or conditions is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A description of the case, situation, or conditions is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Detailed Explanation of the Synthesized Literature Findings A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is not present. A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is present but incomplete. A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A detailed explanation of the synthesized literature findings is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Case Summary A case summary is not present. A case summary is present but incomplete. A case summary is present but rendered at a perfunctory level. A case summary is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A case summary is clearly present. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Discussion is insightful and forward-thinking. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Proposed Solutions to Remedy Identified Gaps, Inefficiencies, or Other Issues From a Theoretical Approach Proposed solutions are not present. Proposed solutions are present but are incomplete. Proposed solutions are present but are rendered at a perfunctory level. Proposed solutions are clearly and thoroughly presented. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. Proposed solutions are clearly and thoroughly presented. Discussion is insightful, forward-thinking, and detailed. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
5.0 %Conclusion A conclusion is not present. A conclusion is present but is incomplete. A conclusion is present but is rendered at a perfunctory level. A conclusion is clearly and thoroughly presented. Discussion is convincing and defines specific elements. Information presented is from scholarly though dated sources. A conclusion is clearly and thoroughly presented. Discussion is insightful, forward-thinking, and detailed. Information presented is from current scholarly sources.
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness  
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.
10.0 %Format  
5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct.
5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.
100 %Total Weightage  

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Case Report: Application of Theory

Directions:

Construct a

case report that includes a problem or situation consistent with

area of

practice

(Home Health)

.

Requirements:

1.

Use a minimum of any two theories discussed in the course to develop the

case report.

2.

Apply one

or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or

situation of focus.

3.

Apply one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution

being proposed.

4.

Develop the case report across the entire scenario from the identified clinical

or healt

h care problem through proposing an intervention, implementation,

and evaluation using an appropriate research instrument.

5.

Describe the evaluation of the selected research instrument in the case

report.

6.

Lastly, explain in full the tenets, rationale for sel

ection (empirical evidence),

and clear application using the language of the theory within the case report.

In addition, your case report must include the following:

1.

Introduction with a problem statement.

2.

Brief literature review.

3.

Description of the case/si

tuation/conditions explained from a theoretical

perspective.

4.

Discussion that includes a detailed explanation of the synthesized literature

findings.

5.

Summary of the case.

6.

Proposed solutions to remedy gaps, inefficiencies, or other issues from a

theoretical

approach.

Case Report: Application of Theory

Directions:

Construct a case report that includes a problem or situation consistent with area of

practice (Home Health).

Requirements:

1. Use a minimum of any two theories discussed in the course to develop the

case report.

2. Apply one or more theories to describe understanding of the problem or

situation of focus.

3. Apply one or more theories to the recommended intervention or solution

being proposed.

4. Develop the case report across the entire scenario from the identified clinical

or health care problem through proposing an intervention, implementation,

and evaluation using an appropriate research instrument.

5. Describe the evaluation of the selected research instrument in the case

report.

6. Lastly, explain in full the tenets, rationale for selection (empirical evidence),

and clear application using the language of the theory within the case report.

In addition, your case report must include the following:

1. Introduction with a problem statement.

2. Brief literature review.

3. Description of the case/situation/conditions explained from a theoretical

perspective.

4. Discussion that includes a detailed explanation of the synthesized literature

findings.

5. Summary of the case.

6. Proposed solutions to remedy gaps, inefficiencies, or other issues from a

theoretical approach.

Describe background information on how that problem developed or came into existence. Show why this is a societal problem. Provide perspectives from multiple disciplines or populations so that you fully represent what different parts of society have to say about this issue.

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Prepare: Prior to beginning work on this assignment, please review this Sample Final Paper GEN499 for additional guidance on the expectations of this assignment.

The topic of your essay needs to be a global societal problem from the following list:

  • Gender Inequality

Reflect: Based on the topic that you have chosen, you will need to use critical thinking skills to thoroughly understand how this topic can be a global societal problem and determine some logical solutions to the problem.

Write: This Final Paper, an argumentative essay, will present research relating the critical thinker to the modern, globalized world. In this assignment, you need to address the items below in separate sections with new headings for each. In your paper,

  • Identify the global societal problem within the introductory paragraph.
    • Conclude with a thesis statement that states your proposed solutions to the problem. (For guidance on how to construct a good introduction paragraph, please review the Introductions & Conclusions from the Ashford Writing Center.)
  • Describe background information on how that problem developed or came into existence.
    • Show why this is a societal problem.
    • Provide perspectives from multiple disciplines or populations so that you fully represent what different parts of society have to say about this issue.
  • Construct an argument supporting your proposed solutions, considering multiple disciplines or populations so that your solution shows that multiple parts of society will benefit from this solution.
    • Provide evidence from multiple scholarly sources as evidence that your proposed solution is viable.
  • Interpret statistical data from at least three, peer-reviewed scholarly sources within your argument.
    • Discuss the validity, reliability, and any biases.
    • Identify the strengths and weaknesses of these sources, pointing out limitations of current research and attempting to indicate areas for future research. (You may even use visual representations such as graphs or charts to explain statistics from sources.)
  • Evaluate the ethical outcomes that result from your solution.
    • Provide at least one positive ethical outcome as well as at least one negative ethical outcome that could result from your solution.
    • Explain at least two ethical issues related to each of those outcomes. (It is important to consider all of society.)
  • Develop a conclusion for the last paragraphs of the essay, starting with rephrasing your thesis statement and then presenting the major points of the topic and how they support your argument. (For guidance on how to write a good conclusion paragraph, please review the Introductions & Conclusions from the Ashford Writing Center.)

The Global Societal Problem, Argument, and Solution

  • Must be 1,750 words in length (approximately between seven and nine pages; not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s APA Style
  • Must include a separate title page with the following:
    • Title of paper
    • Student’s name
    • Course name and number
    • Instructor’s name
    • Date submitted
  • For further assistance with the formatting and the title page, refer to APA Formatting for Word 2013.
  • Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice resource for additional guidance.
  • Must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph. Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
    • For assistance on writing Introductions & Conclusions as well as Writing a Thesis Statement, refer to the Ashford Writing Center resources.
  • Must use at least eight scholarly sources.
    • Source Document Requirements:
      • Multimedia sources (such as videos) may be used, but no more than two such sources may be used. If multimedia sources are used, they must be authored and distributed by credible sources, such as universities, law schools, medical schools, or professors, or found in the Ashford University Library.
      • Government sources may be used, but no more than two such sources may be used. Examples include whitehouse.gov, state.gov, usa.gov, cdc.gov, and so forth. These websites can be used to make a stronger point about your proposed solution within the argument.
      • Where print documents are used for source materials, those must be peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles, and academically published books. Popular media sources (e.g., newspapers, magazines, television and radio shows, etc.) must not be used. Materials from advocacy groups (e.g., Greenpeace, Human Rights Campaign, National Organization for Women, etc.) must not be used.
      • Sites such as ProCon.org and Wikipedia must not be used.
      • Religious texts must not be used.
    • The Scholarly, Peer Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for an assignment. The Integrating Researchtutorial will offer further assistance with including supporting information and reasoning.
    • Must document in APA style any information used from sources, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center’s In-Text Citation Guide.
    • Must have no more than 15% quoted material in the body of your essay based on the Turnitin report. References list will be excluded from the Turnitin originality score.
    • Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style. See the Formatting Your References Listresource in the Ashford Writing Center for specifications.

Good Critical Thinking Tips:

  • Your paper should include academic sources that explain multiple sides of the issue.
  • Your interpretations of the evidence should be objective and state the conclusions and theses presented in the evidence clearly and fairly.
  • Your paper should place the various forms of evidence in relation to one another and demonstrate why one form or perspective is stronger than the other positions that one could take on the issue.
  • Your paper should point out the limitations of current evidence and attempt to indicate areas for future research.
  • Writing Tools:
    • Before you submit your written assignment, you are encouraged to review the The Grammarly Guide: How to Set Up & Use Grammarly tutorial, set up a Grammarly account (if you have not already done so), and use Grammarly to review a rough draft of your assignment. Then carefully review all issues identified by Grammarly and revise your work as needed.

What resources are available at the local, state, and federal levels to assist those suffering from PTSD?

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Randy Adams is a 38-year-old male patient of Dr. Joseph Reynolds who was admitted yesterday morning for 24-hour observation for mild concussion following a motor vehicle accident. Randy lost consciousness during the accident and was very confused when he arrived in the ER after EMS transport. He is an Iraq war veteran and he seemed to think after the accident that this all happened in Iraq. Dr. Reynolds is concerned that Randy has some residual problems from a couple of explosive incidents that occurred while he was in Iraq. The physician is unsure whether Randy’s current symptoms are from the car accident or from prior injuries so he has referred him for consultations to both a neurologist and to a behavioral health specialist.

Based on the above please discuss the following.

Pathophysiology of concussive injuries and treatment

Neurological assessment tools used in your current practice setting (if not presently working, please describe one used during prior employment or schooling)

Current best practices associated with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Nursing interventions you would include in this patient’s plan of care

How can changes in nervous system functioning affect an individual’s psychosocial health status?

What resources are available at the local, state, and federal levels to assist those suffering from PTSD?

While reviewing Randy’s discharge instructions with him, you notice that he is having difficulty holding the pen in his hand and appears to be unable to sign his name. You ask him if he is okay. He looks at you and attempts to smile but only the right side of his face appears to move—the left side is fixed. You fear he may be having a stroke. What would your next steps be?

Develop the concept/idea/issue you selected from your practice area into a relevant question. For example, if you are thinking of patient falls, you may think of a question such as: what factors that leads to patient falls in a nursing home? 

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The purpose of this assignment is to be able to incorporate the data-to-wisdom continuum into the practice of professional nurse. You are required to think of a concept/issue/idea in your practice area then relate it to the four steps of the data, information, knowledge, wisdom continuum.

  • Develop the concept/idea/issue you selected from your practice area into a relevant question. For example, if you are thinking of patient falls, you may think of a question such as: what factors that leads to patient falls in a nursing home?
  • Describe the question you developed and then relate how you would work through the four steps of the data, information, knowledge, wisdom continuum. Be specific.
  • Identify the databases and search words you would use to search for data and information about your topic.
  • Relate how you would take the information gleaned and turn it into useable knowledge.
  • Can informatics be used to gain wisdom?
  • Describe how you would progress from simply having useful knowledge to the wisdom to make decisions about the information you have found during your database search.
  • Must use at least 5 scholarly reference of which, at least 2 journal articles.
  • Limit the paper to three-five pages excluding the cover page, reference and appendices pages, using APA format. Writing style is at a graduate level.