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
Terrorist Engagement What does engagement mean when speaking of terrorist activity and involvement? How does it work? What are the psychological consequences or factors of engagement?