For this assignment, students will create an action plan and presentation for an at-risk patient population and propose evidence-based intervention(s) for the identified population. The paper should be a minimum of 1000- 1200 words in length, not including the title and reference pages. Additionally, students will present the information to the class or clinical partner(s).
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
1. Conduct a literature review and identify an at-risk patient population for non-compliance and develop an action plan.
2. Write an engaging and informative paper that would be helpful for someone in the discipline wanting to learn about the identified at-risk patient population for non-compliance and proposed action plan
3. Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font; 1-inch margins; double-spaced.
4. Consists of 1000 to 1200 words in length
5. Citation and references are to follow the APA manual format
1. References should be no more than 5 years old
2. Sources:
1. Wikipedia (or similar sites) is not to be used as a reference
2. Taber’s and/or other medical dictionaries or encyclopedias are not to be used as references.
6. Use the following as a checklist for the scholarly paper:
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1. Include the following elements:
1. Title page (APA formatted title page).
2. Introduction
1. Background knowledge-brief summary of current knowledge on the at-risk population for non-compliance.
1. Geographical location of community
2. Cultural makeup
3. Average education level
4. Income/poverty level
5. Unemployment rate
6. Teen pregnancy rate
7. Insurance concerns
8. Transportation issues
9. Other socioeconomic barriers
10. Main illnesses/health concerns
2. Challenges imposed in practice
3. Intext citation present and appropriate
3. Action Plan
1. Develop an action plan to improve medication access/ compliance/ adherence/ monitoring for the at-risk population, while addressing the barriers present. (For example: the at-risk population is composed of a very low socioeconomic group, and the main health concern is hypertension and cardiac-related issues. What could you propose that would improve the access and adherence to hypertensive medications?) The action plan must include:
1. The issue your plan will address
2. Resources needed
3. Stakeholders involved
4. The details of the plan
5. How this plan will reduce barriers to effective medication access/ compliance/ adherence/ monitoring in this patient population
6. How you will evaluate the plan
2. Literature searches for the topic on the web and in databases are limited to peer-reviewed professional nursing and medical journals, texts, and writings (no older than 5 years).
3. Uses literature to support claims, facts, and statistics.
4. Intext Citation present and appropriate.
4. Discussion/Implications/Conclusion
7. Prepare presentation for in class discussion
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1. Presentations can use any format, as long as the presentation is organized, thorough and engaging.
2. The aim of the presentation is not only to inform the audience about the community and its concerns, but to convince the audience of the benefit of your proposed action plan.
3. Class members and/or clinical partner(s) will evaluate presentations based on:
1. Aesthetic appeal of the presentation
2. Clarity and thoroughness of the concerns of the community and proposed plan
3. Relevance of the plan to address community concerns and confidence in its ability to achieve its goals
4. Ability of presenter to answer questions asked by class
8. Proofread and edit the paper carefully, following the assignment rubric.
9. Use the plagiarism tool to check the summary against unintended plagiarism.
10. Spell check the paper and submit via Canvas.
Rubric
Writing Assignment: Social Determinates of Health Action Plan
Writing Assignment: Social Determinates of Health Action Plan
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopicChoice & Introduction
20 to >18.0 pts
Well-Done
Strong topic defined addressing the assignment prompts in a highly focused and inviting way. Reasons, details, facts relate to prompt in compelling, highly effective ways. Varied and subtle transitions enhance the flow of the piece. Strong conclusion Thorough plan with useful detail (when required).
18 to >14.0 pts
Above-Average
The topic is clearly focused on the assignment prompts. Reasons, details, facts directly relate to prompt. Effective transitions: interesting conclusion summarizes main idea. Clear, careful plan (when required).
14 to >9.0 pts
Acceptable
Attempts to define a topic. Reasons, details, facts mostly relate to prompts. Ineffective transitions. Weak, repetitive conclusion. Sketchy, inaccurate plan (when required).
9 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Absent/unclear topic. Reasons, details, facts do not relate to prompt. No transitions. No or inappropriate conclusion. Little/ no plan (when required).
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLiteratureReview, Action Plan, & Conclusion
45 to >41.0 pts
Well-Done
High quality information focuses on the prompts in engaging ways. Intriguing and/or compelling examples, evidence and explanations bring the topic to life. Prompt/task fully developed.
41 to >35.0 pts
Above-Average
All information is accurate and focused on task/topic. Examples/explanations support topic. Prompt/task developed consistently.
35 to >25.0 pts
Acceptable
Information sometimes repeated and/or wanders from prompt/task; may contain inaccuracies. Examples/explanations are incomplete; lacks detail. Prompt/task/topic inconsistently or not adequately developed.
25 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Information inaccurate, inadequate, or omitted. Examples/explanations unclear or missing. Prompt/task not developed or may not be addressed.
45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePresentation
20 to >18.0 pts
Well-Done
High quality information focuses on the prompt in engaging ways.
18 to >14.0 pts
Above-Average
All information is accurate and focused on task/topic. Examples/explanations support topic. Prompt/task developed consistently.
14 to >9.0 pts
Acceptable
Information sometimes repeated and/or wanders from prompt/task; may contain inaccuracies. Examples/explanations are incomplete; lacks detail. Prompt/task/topic inconsistently or not adequately developed.
9 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Information inaccurate, inadequate or omitted. Examples/explanations unclear or missing. Prompt/task not developed or may not be addressed.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScholarlyWriting, APA Guidelines, Grammar, & Mechanics
15 to >14.0 pts
Well-Done
Writing is clear, accurate, and concise without errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and APA manual 7th edition publication guidelines. Supporting evidence-based research is superior, supports viewpoint and is rephrased in own words.
14 to >11.0 pts
Above-Average
Writing is clear, accurate, and concise with no more than 1-3 types of errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and APA manual 7th edition publication guidelines. Supporting evidence-based research supports viewpoint and most is rephrased in own words with minimal use of direct quotation.
11 to >8.0 pts
Acceptable
Writing is not clear, accurate, or concise with no more than 4-5 types of errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and APA manual 7th edition publication guidelines. Supporting evidence-based research is minimal in supporting viewpoint. Evidence-based research with minimal use of rephrasing into own words with some use of direct quotation.
8 to >0 pts
Unacceptable
Writing is not clear, accurate, or concise with 6 or more types of errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and APA manual 7th edition publication guidelines. Supporting evidence-based research is minimal to no use in supporting viewpoint. Evidence-based research with minimal to no rephrasing into own words with excessive use of direct quotation.
15 pts
Total Points: 100
