Application of Theory to Health and Mental
Health Paper
Paper needs to be on family violence and Trauma theories
Cover page:
Jessica Gonzalez
Charles Drew University
NUR 621: Advanced Nursing Theory
Dr. Gail Burmeister, DNP, PMHNP,-BC, APRN, RN
COMPONENTS OF THE individual PAPER
Heath/Mental Health Theory:
Choose a
symptom (e.g. depression), disorder (e.g. hypertension), or problem (e.g.
family violence) in which you are interested and discuss it from one of
the following theoretical perspectives.
Examples:
Object Relations theory
Mentalization theory by Fonagy
Kernberg
Masterson
Fairbairn
Self-Psychology
Contemporary Cognitive Behavioral theory
(includes neurobiology)
Trauma theories
Social Learning theory
Health and Mental Health integration:
You
must address the mind-body connection by discussing the wholistic impact of
health and mental health. Please be sure you draw upon theories of health
covered in class e.g. health beliefs, theory of reasoned action,
etc.
Neurobiology:
A section on neurobiology is required which may include
stress theory.
Diversity:
Diversity issues must also
be included. You don’t have to cover them all, but you need to demonstrate an
awareness of how these factors (e.g. class, gender, culture, race, sexual
orientation) may impact your topic (for example, women who have been victims of
domestic violence and the relationship to cardiovascular disease).
Treatment:
A
1-2-page section on treatment is required. Be sure the treatment flows from
your theoretical perspective.
FORMAT
8-10 pages; double spaced
Use 12 font and normal
margins. APA style is required (which includes headings).
At least 5 references are
required
Due date/times and
delivery methods: Papers are due the last
week of class. An actual date will be identified by your instructor.
GRADING GUIDELINES
The paper is worth ?% of your course grade.
Following is a grading rubric:
Theory Application
Paper Grading Criteria
Criteria
Possible
points
Score
Comments
Overview of selected theory.
Discuss assumptions
of theory
Discuss major
concepts, relationships between concepts
Justify selection of
this theory for this patient setting.
5
10
5
Patient Scenario
Describe relevant
aspects of this patient, include physical, psycho-social,
spiritual assessment
15
Application of
Theory to Advanced Practice Relate
the concepts and relationships of the
selected theory to
the patient.
Identify 2-3 problems
or diagnoses
Identify measurable
patient centered goals
Justify evidence-based therapeutic interventions for this
patient
Identify empirical
indicators for
measurement of goal
attainment
10
5
5
10
10
Evaluation
Evaluate the ease or
difficulty of applying
this theory to the clinical
practice setting
Did the level of
abstraction make it more difficult?
10
Was there sufficient pragmatic adequacy
to facilitate application?
Were empirical indicators readily available?
For what patient settings is this theory particularly
suited?
Are their patient settings that would
be inappropriate for the
application of this theory?
Mechanics
10-12 pages in length, (not including title
and
reference pages)
7th ed APA format
Punctuation, grammar Citations in body of paper
References from peer reviewed journals
At least 5 research articles referenced
Summary paragraph
Reference page in appropriate format.
15
