Avery, a 25-year-year old AGPCNP student, is working with Mrs. Greer, a 91-year-old resident at a long-term care facility. Avery is evaluating Mrs. Greer for frailty. Mrs. Greer has a PMH of diabetes, arthritis, HTN, an MI, and hypothyroidism. Through physical assessment and reading her history, Avery finds that Mrs. Greer’s spouse of nearly seven decades died within the past year. She does not have any children or family support, though she has some friends at the facility. Since her husband’s death, she has experienced increasing fatigue. She lost 14 pounds and had a gastrostomy tube insertion for nutrition. She experienced a decline in physical activity and now requires a wheelchair for mobility (previously ambulated without assistance). Mrs. Greer has withdrawn verbally to the point that it is not possible to assess cognitive function. Please respond to the questions below in your initial post:
1. Explain why frailty is considered a syndrome.
2. Describe risk factors for frailty. Explain if any of these risk factors are modifiable.
3. Describe interventions, including complementary and alternative, the team could consider to address Mrs. Greer’s frailty.
Rubics
Application of Course Knowledge:
The student post contributes unique perspectives or insights gleaned from personal experience or examples from the healthcare field. The student must accurately and fully discuss the questions for the week in addition to providing personal or professional examples. The student must completely answer the entire initial questions.
1. Using one of the frailty assessment tools from this week’s lesson, determine Mrs. Greer’s score. According to the tool, does Mrs. Greer meet criteria for frailty? If so, primary or secondary? Why?
2. Explain why frailty is considered a syndrome.
3. Describe risk factors for frailty. Explain if any of these risk factors are modifiable.
4. Describe interventions, including complementary and alternative, the team could consider to address Mrs. Greer’s frailty.
(4 critical elements)
30 pts
Excellent
All 4 critical elements are present
27 pts
V. Good
All 4 critical elements are present with 1-2 minor omissions
25 pts
Satisfactory
1 critical element is missing or all 4 critical elements are present with 3-4 minor omissions
15 pts
Needs Improvement
2 critical elements are missing or all 4 critical elements are present with 5-6 minor omissions
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 2 critical elements are missing or greater than 6 omissions
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupport from Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
1. Initial post fully supported by evidence from appropriate sources including National Guidelines.
2. Journal articles published within the last five years unless approved by instructor. Most current version of CPGs used.
3. Content of journal articles represents a logical link between the article content and the assigned topics/case study information.
4. In-text citations and complete references are provided.
(4 critical elements)
30 pts
Excellent
All 4 critical elements are present
27 pts
V. Good
All 4 critical elements are present with 1-2 minor omissions
25 pts
Satisfactory
1 critical element is missing or all 4 critical elements are present with 3-4 minor omissions
15 pts
Needs Improvement
2 critical elements are missing or all 4 critical elements are present with 5-6 minor omissions
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 2 critical elements are missing or greater than 6 omissions
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInteractive Dialogue
1. Substantive posts contribute new, novel perspectives to the discussion using original dialogue (not quotes from sources)
2. Respond to at least one peer
3. Responds to all direct questions posed by faculty
4. Includes evidence from at least one scholarly resource to support interactive dialogue
(4 critical elements)
20 pts
Excellent
All 4 critical elements are present
18 pts
V. Good
All 4 critical elements are present with 1-2 minor omissions
17 pts
Satisfactory
All 4 critical elements are present with 3-4 minor omissions
10 pts
Needs Improvement
1 critical element is missing
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
2 or more critical elements are missing
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
1. Case study responses are presented in a logical format
2. Responses are in sequence with the numbered questions
3. The case study response is understandable and easy to follow
4. All responses are relevant to the case topic
(4 critical elements)
10 pts
Excellent
All 4 critical elements are present
9 pts
V. Good
All 4 critical elements are present, may not be fully organized.
8 pts
Satisfactory
1 critical element is missing
5 pts
Needs Improvement
2 critical elements are missing
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
More than 2 critical elements are missing.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar, Syntax, Spelling, & Punctuation
Discussion post has minimal grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format errors*
(*) APA style references and in-text citations are required; however, there are no deductions for errors in indentation or spacing of references. All elements of the reference otherwise must be included.
10 pts
Excellent
0-1 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format*
9 pts
V. Good
2-3 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format*
8 pts
Satisfactory
4-5 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format*
5 pts
Needs Improvement
6-9 errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format*
0 pts
Unsatisfactory
10 or more errors in grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, or APA format*
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeParticipation
0 pts
Discussion late penalty deductions
A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday (i.e., student will receive an automatic 0)
0 pts
Total Participation Responses
A 10% penalty will be imposed for not entering the minimum number/type of interactive dialogue posts OR not posting on at least two separate days. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday (i.e., student will receive an automatic 0)
0 pts
