Chamberlain

NR599-11532

Week 8

Midweek Comprehension Questions

Discussion

Purpose

NI knowledge, skills, and competencies are so pervasive in the modern technology-rich healthcare environment it is difficult to imagine one without the other. This course provided foundational and introductory knowledge regarding informatics with an emphasis on developing an understanding of concepts of nursing informatics (NI) and becoming knowledgeable about the application of informatics in advanced practice. Reflect upon one NI competency relevant to APNs which you learned in this course. Provide a brief summary (100 words or less) 

Instructions:

1.
Topic Selection: Select a topic that interests you and that is relevant to nursing Pediatric practice. Your topic should be broad enough to allow for an in-depth exploration but narrow enough to be manageable within the scope of a 
500-650 word research paper. You may select a topic related to patient care, nursing education, health promotion, or any other area of nursing practice that interests you. 

2.
Searching for Literature: After choosing a topic and 
obtaining my approval for the topic, use the Library page at the FNU.edu website to search for scholarly sources related to your topic. You must utilize 
at least 3 scholarly sources that have been published 
within the last 5 years. You may use databases such as CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, ClinicalKey, The Cochrane Library. Be sure to use appropriate keywords and to apply search filters to limit your search to 
scholarly, peer-reviewed articles.

3.
Evaluating Sources: Once you have identified potential sources, be sure to identify if they are relevant to your topic, written by credible authors, and based on rigorous research methods.

4.
Writing the Paper: Your research paper should follow 
APA 7 guidelines and include an 
introduction and 
conclusion. Be sure 
references are cited throughout the paper and included in a 
reference list at the end of your paper.

5. Please keep in mind that the paper will be checked for plagiarism, and 
similarity above 25% that is not cited will not be accepted for submission. 

6. Please refer to the evaluation rubric for evaluation criteria 

Topic: breastfeeding vs formula feeding.

Vanessa Musaga

Population health topics that rise to the presidential agenda level often highlight critical public health concerns. One such issue is mental health, a topic influenced significantly by social determinants (Smith, 2023). For the purpose of this discussion, we will focus on mental health and examine how two recent U.S. presidents, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, handled this issue.

Social Determinant Affecting Mental Health: One of the most influential social determinants impacting mental health is socioeconomic status. Poverty, income inequality, and lack of access to education and job opportunities can lead to increased stress, limited access to mental health services, and higher prevalence of mental health disorders.

Barack Obama's Approach: During his presidency, Barack Obama took several steps to address mental health issues. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare, expanded access to mental health services by mandating that insurance plans cover mental health treatment on par with physical health. This significantly reduced the financial barriers to mental health care, making it more accessible to a broader population. Additionally, Obama's administration increased funding for mental health research and initiatives, reducing the stigma associated with mental health problems and promoting mental health awareness (Johnson & Brown, 2016).

Donald Trump's Approach: Donald Trump's approach to mental health was less comprehensive than Obama's. His administration did not make significant strides in expanding mental health coverage or addressing socioeconomic factors influencing mental health. Although there were efforts to combat the opioid crisis, which has a strong connection to mental health, overall mental health policies were not a primary focus of his presidency (Smith & White, 2019).

What I Would Do Differently: To address the issue of mental health differently, I would propose a more holistic approach. This would involve:

1.
Addressing Social Determinants: Implement policies aimed at reducing income inequality, increasing access to quality education, and creating job opportunities. By improving socioeconomic conditions, we can reduce the stressors that contribute to mental health issues.

2.
Expanding Access to Mental Health Services: Continue the efforts initiated by the ACA to ensure that mental health services are easily accessible and affordable for all. This includes improving reimbursement rates for mental health providers to encourage more professionals to enter this field.

3.
Mental Health Education: Implement mental health education programs in schools and workplaces to reduce stigma and increase awareness. Encourage open conversations about mental health to foster a supportive environment.

4.
Investing in Research: Allocate resources to mental health research to better understand the causes of mental health disorders and develop more effective treatments and interventions (Brown & Johnson, 2022).

In conclusion, addressing mental health issues on the presidential agenda should involve a multi-pronged approach that considers social determinants, access to care, education, and awareness. This approach aims to create a healthier population with improved mental well-being.

References:

Brown, A. B., & Johnson, C. D. (2022). Advancing mental health policies in the United States. American Journal of Public Health, 112(3), 315-322.

Johnson, C. D., & Brown, A. B. (2016). The impact of the Affordable Care Act on mental health care access. Health Affairs, 35(6), 1029-1035.

Smith, J. K. (2023). Social determinants of mental health. Journal of Public Health, 45(2), 215-222.

Smith, J. K., & White, L. M. (2019). Mental health policy in the Trump era: Challenges and opportunities. Health Policy and Planning, 34(8), 598-605.

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate the skills of the professional nurse as an educator. You are to prepare a patient scenario based on the 
required assigned topic (Diabetes). You will choose 
an already-developed and reliable mHealth app to educate your patient.

Preparing the Assignment

Select ONE of the 
Health Conditions or 
Health Behaviors for the focus of your assignment through the Healthy People 2030 link below:

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectivesLinks to an external site.

Note:  It is crucial to choose your Health Condition or Health Behavior first, then develop a short but detailed patient scenario (See the video tutorial, assignment directions, and rubric for details about the scenario.) Then, explore a mobile health app (mHealth app) that fits the patient and the topic.

Requirements and Guidelines

·
Write your own patient scenario using the 
Required Assignment Topic.

· Make sure to include a 
Healthy People 2030 Health Condition or 
Health Behavior in the scenario for a patient who desires to maintain or achieve good health and prevent illness and who could benefit from 
an already developed and reliable mHealth app from the internet.

· Choose a 
scholarly peer-reviewed journal article published within the last 5 years and related to your scenario's health condition or health behavior. This required article citation MUST appear in the 
Patient Scenario section of the paper and support your chosen health topic. You may use other citations/references in your paper; however, these would be optional. The Chamberlain Library is your best place to obtain this article. Cite this in APA 7th edition format in this section of the assignment.

·
Describe in detail the plan for teaching this patient in the scenario.

· Include the nurse's assessment of learning needs and readiness to learn.

·
Identify a mHealth app that could benefit the patient, considering the teaching/learning needs you identified.

· Tips for your internet search for an appropriate mHealth app:

· The iPhone App Store and Google Marketplace let you search for apps based on keywords such as “health” or more specific topics such as “weight loss,” “stress,” and “diabetes.” Look through the descriptions of apps that come up in your results. Does the app address the health concern you have identified? Does it do what you’re looking for with this specific patient? For example, if you’re interested in having your patient track their sleep habits, does the app do this? Please reach out to your instructor if you have questions about a particular mHealth app for this assignment.

· Describe the app, including the mHealth app name, purpose, intended audience, mobile device(s) upon which it will operate, and where to download or obtain it. Add any other information you believe would be pertinent to this situation.

· Include a working link if it is to be downloaded from a website in the area indicated on the template.   

· Make sure to add a citation for this mHealth app in APA format.  The directions and examples of how to cite a mobile app are located on page 340 of the APA Manual, 7th edition.

List your 2 references.  One will be the mHealth app reference, and the other will be your scholarly article reference.

Develop a 4-6 page holistic intervention plan design to improve the quality of outcomes for your target population and setting.TOPIC: combating and preventing veterans homelessness

ntroduction

Note: Each assessment in this course builds on the work you completed in the previous assessment. Therefore, you must complete the assessments in this course in the order in which they are presented.

Your application of the PICOT approach to developing your problem statement and the research that you conducted and synthesized in your literature review are the foundation and framework that you will need to successfully build your intervention plan. This plan will lay out specific components of the intervention you are planning to address the need you have identified for the target population and setting. You will justify your approach to the intervention plan by integrating appropriate theoretical foundations. You will also analyze and address the needs of stakeholders, requirements of regulatory bodies, and ethical and legal considerations. It is important to have a sound intervention plan design in place before trying to work on the details of implementation and evaluation.

Preparations

• Read Guiding Questions: Intervention Plan Design [DOC]. This document is designed to give you questions to consider and additional guidance to help you successfully complete this assessment.
• As you prepare to complete this assessment, you may want to think about other related issues to deepen your understanding or broaden your viewpoint. You are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of your professional community. Note that these questions are for your own development and exploration and do not need to be completed or submitted as part of your assessment.
  • What theoretical nursing models, strategies from other disciplines, and health care technologies could help support or justify your approach to the intervention plan?
  • What evidence from the literature or best practice supports the intervention plan components you identified?
  • What, if any, potential is there for technology to help in the development or implementation of the intervention plan components?
  • What is the impact of stakeholders, health care policy, or regulations?
  • Are there any ethical or legal considerations related to the development or implementation of the intervention plan components that need to be kept in mind? If so, what are they?

Instructions

Note: The assessments in this course are sequenced in such a way as to help you build specific skills that you will use throughout your program. Complete the assessments in the order in which they are presented.

You intervention plan design will be the second section of your final project submission. The goal for this is to design a holistic plan that should be able to improve the quality of outcomes for your target population and setting. Provide enough detail so that the faculty member assessing your intervention plan design will be able to provide substantive feedback that you will be able to incorporate into the other project components in this course, as well as into the final draft of your project.

At minimum, be sure to address the bullet points below, as they correspond to the grading criteria. You may also want to read the scoring guide and Guiding Questions: Intervention Plan Design document (linked above) to better understand how each criterion will be assessed. In addition to the bullet points below, provide a brief introduction that refreshes the reader’s memory about your problem statement and the setting and context for this intervention plan.

Reminder: these instructions are an outline. Your heading for this this section should be Intervention Plan Components and not Part 1: Intervention Plan Components.

Part 1: Intervention Plan Components

• Define the major components of an intervention plan for a health promotion, quality improvement, prevention, education, or management need.
• Explain the impact of cultural needs and characteristics of a target population and setting on the development of intervention plan components.

Part 2: Theoretical Foundations

• Evaluate theoretical nursing models, strategies from other disciplines, and health care technologies relevant to an intervention plan.
• Justify the major components of an intervention by referencing relevant and contemporary evidence from the literature and best practices.

Part 3: Stakeholders, Policy, and Regulations

• Analyze the impact of stakeholder needs, health care policy, regulations, and governing bodies relevant to health care practice and specific components of an intervention plan.

Part 4: Ethical and Legal Implications

• Analyze relevant ethical and legal issues related to health care practice, organizational change, and specific components of an intervention plan.

Address Generally Throughout

• Communicate intervention plan in a professional way that helps the audience to understand the proposed intervention.