MODULE 7

TOPIC: Case Report: What Does the Research Say?

In this assignment, learners are required to write a case report. The report should demonstrate a depth and breadth of the knowledge and skills gained in the current course and potentially solve an identified real-world practice problem.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· Use at least two additional scholarly research sources published within the last 5 years. Provide citations and references for all sources used.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

· This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

· You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Directions:

Identify a particular real-world problem using a PICOT template that you have used in previous courses. Include the particular clinical setting and potential health/disease issue you will examine. Identify and fully describe the research that has taken place within the last 5 years.

Your case report must include the following:

1. Introduction with a problem statement.

2. Brief synthesized review.

3. Description of the case/situation/conditions.

4. Proposed solutions describing the validity and reliability of the research you have read.

5. Conclusion.

You are required to complete your assignment using real-world application. Real-world application requires the use of evidence-based data, contemporary theories, and concepts presented in the course. The culmination of your assignment must present a viable application in a current practice setting.

STUDY MATERIALS

Read Chapter 10 in Clinical Analytics and Data Management for the DNP. Review Chapter 9.

URL: 

http://gcumedia.com/digital-resources/springer-publishing-company/2014/clinical-analytics-and-data-management-for-the-dnp_ebook_1e.php

Fink, A. (2013). Wanted! Valid and meaningful data as proof of best available evidence. In Evidence-based public health practice (pp. 159-210). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE. doi: 10.4135/9781506335100.n5

URL: 

http://methods.sagepub.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/book/evidence-based-public-health-practice/n5.xml

Dimova, R. B., & Allison, D. B. (2016). Inappropriate statistical method in a parallel-group randomized controlled trial results in unsubstantiated conclusions. Nutrition Journal, 15, 1-3. doi:10.1186/s12937-016-0163-z

URL: 

https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=115983348&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Explore the author information provided on the Journal for Nurse Practitioners website, in preparation for responding to the discussion questions in this topic.

URL: 

http://www.npjournal.org/content/authorinfo

Literature Evaluation Table 

In nursing practice, accurate identification and application of   research is essential to achieving successful outcomes. Being able to   articulate the information and successfully summarize relevant   peer-reviewed articles in a scholarly fashion helps to support the   student’s ability and confidence to further develop and synthesize the   progressively more complex assignments that constitute the components   of the course change proposal capstone project.

For this assignment, the student will provide a synopsis of eight   peer-reviewed articles from nursing journals using an evaluation table   that determines the level and strength of evidence for each of the   eight articles. The articles should be current within the last 5 years   and closely relate to the PICOT statement developed earlier in this   course. The articles may include quantitative research, descriptive   analyses, longitudinal studies, or meta-analysis articles. A   systematic review may be used to provide background information for   the purpose or problem identified in the proposed capstone project.   Use the “Literature Evaluation Table” resource to complete   this assignment.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment,   solid academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and   references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines,   which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student   Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to   beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for   successful completion.

Write a paper (2,000-2,500 words) in which you apply the concepts of epidemiology and nursing research to a communicable disease. Refer to “Communicable Disease Chain,” “Chain of Infection,” and the CDC website for assistance when completing this assignment.

Communicable Disease Selection

1. Chickenpox
2. Tuberculosis
3. Influenza
4. Mononucleosis
5. Hepatitis B
6. HIV
7. Ebola
8. Measles
9. Polio
10. Influenza

Epidemiology Paper Requirements

1. Describe the chosen communicable disease, including causes, symptoms, mode of transmission, complications, treatment, and the demographic of interest (mortality, morbidity, incidence, and prevalence). Is this a reportable disease? If so, provide details about reporting time, whom to report to, etc.
2. Describe the social determinants of health and explain how those factors contribute to the development of this disease.
3. Discuss the epidemiologic triangle as it relates to the communicable disease you have selected. Include the host factors, agent factors (presence or absence), and environmental factors. Are there any special considerations or notifications for the community, schools, or general population?
4. Explain the role of the community health nurse (case finding, reporting, data collection, data analysis, and follow-up) and why demographic data are necessary to the health of the community.
5. Identify at least one national agency or organization that addresses the communicable disease chosen and describe how the organizations contribute to resolving or reducing the impact of disease.
6. Discuss a global implication of the disease. How is this addressed in other countries or cultures? Is this disease endemic to a particular area? Provide an example.

A minimum of three peer-reviewed or professional references is required.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide,

Select a medication used for pain management and review available evidence and treatment guidelines to determine appropriate therapeutic options. Share the mechanism of action of this medication and hints for monitoring, side effects, and drug interactions, including CAM. In addition, share an example where you have observed an adverse event from a pain medication and explain the management taken regarding this adverse event. If you do not have an example, select an adverse event from the pain medication and explain what interventions you could make to mitigate this adverse event. Include references using APA format.