Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms and Assessment Tools for Patient Symptoms The theory of unpleasant symptoms suggests that healthcare providers need to find a holistic method of exploring multiple facets of the symptom experiences, including the factors influencing symptoms and the consequences of the symptoms. The theory is widely applied to various populations and symptoms. … Read more
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, please read the required articles by Skidmore (2008) and Henrich, Heine, & Norenzayan (2010). Carefully review the below attachemenat and Apply the scientific method to the information included within the scenario and develop a null and a research hypothesis based on it. Using the hypotheses you have developed, … Read more
Assessment Description Students are required to submit weekly reflective narratives throughout the course that will culminate in a final, course-long reflective journal due in Topic 10. The narratives help students integrate leadership and inquiry into current practice. This reflection journal also allows students to outline what they have discovered about their professional practice, personal strengths … Read more
The development of nursing knowledge is an ongoing process. Discuss the case for the ongoing development and use of nursing grand theories and conversely, make a case for the obsolescence of nursing grand theories for today’s practice and research
The human-centered approach is critical in clinical decision support system development, implementation, and utilization. Often the gap between developers and end users can affect clinical outcomes. Input from the end users during the design stage is essential in assuring positive health outcomes for patients. Using the case study on page 140 in Chapter 6 … Read more
A knowledge based clinical decision support system contains the rules and associations of compiled data. The knowledge base is derived through a process of translational research in which knowledge from scientific discoveries is translated into clinical applications. This evidence-based knowledge is then converted into a format understandable by computers. One such knowledge base is … Read more
Stakeholder support is necessary for successful project implementation. Consider your internal stakeholders, such as the facility, unit, or health care setting where the change proposal is being considered, and your external stakeholders, like an individual or group outside the health care setting. Why is their support necessary to the success of your change proposal, … Read more
350 words social issue: racial discrimination What differentiates the value critical analysis from the analytic descriptive method evaluation? Note at least three differences. Identify the commitments inherent in the value critical approach. Which process would be best for analyzing the social issue you identified in the first discussion of Unit 1? To practice thinking critically … Read more
This week’s discussion activity will ask you to reflect on the content from the last two modules and how various fields of study are interconnected and contribute to one another. How might certain skills, specifically “soft skills” be transferrable across all fields of study? Consider what “soft skills” you hope to gain from your … Read more
For this discussion activity, follow the following steps in the Discussion area in this learning module. Step one: Identify the central figure who will be the subject of your course. Step two: In a few sentences, state why you believe your central figure would be an interesting topic to discuss. Step three: Comment on another student’s … Read more