NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective (Capella University)
NHS-FPX4000-Assessment 2-Applying Research Skills
Create a 3-5 page annotated bibliography andysummary based on your research related to best practices addressing a current health care problem or issue.Collapse All
Introduction
In your professional life, you will need to find credible evidence to support your decisions and your plans of action. You will want to keep abreast of best practices to help your organization adapt to the ever-changing health care environment. Being adept at research will help you find the information you need. For this assessment, you will research a health care problem or issue faced by current health care organizations.
Instructions
Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
For this assessment, research best practices related to a current health care problem. Your selected problem or issue will be utilized again in Assessment 4. To explore your chosen topic, you should use the first two steps of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking.
- Select one of the health care problems or issues presented in the Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF] Download Assessment 02 Supplement: Applying Research Skills [PDF]resource. Write a brief overview of the selected health care problem or issue. In your overview:
- Summarize the health care problem or issue.
- Describe the professional relevance of this topic.
- Describe any professional experience you have with this topic.
- Identify peer-reviewed articles relevant to this health care issue or problem.
- Conduct a search for scholarly or academic peer-reviewed literature related to the topic and describe the criteria you used to search for articles, including the names of the databases you used. You will select four current scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.
- Refer to the NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective Library Guide to help you locate appropriate references.
- Use keywords related to the health care problem or issue you are researching to select relevant articles.
- Conduct a search for scholarly or academic peer-reviewed literature related to the topic and describe the criteria you used to search for articles, including the names of the databases you used. You will select four current scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.
- Assess the credibility and explain relevance of the information sources you find.
- Determine if the source is from an academic peer-reviewed journal.
- Determine if the publication is current.
- Determine if information in the academic peer-reviewed journal article is still relevant.
- Analyze academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format. Provide a rationale for inclusion of each selected article. The purpose of an annotated bibliography is to document a list of references along with key information about each one. The detail about the reference is the annotation. Developing this annotated bibliography will create a foundation of knowledge about the selected topic. In your annotated bibliography:
- Identify the purpose of the article.
- Summarize the information.
- Provide rationale for inclusion of each article.
- Include the conclusions and findings of the article.
- Write your annotated bibliography in a paragraph form. The annotated bibliography should be approximately 150 words (1–3 paragraphs) in length.
- List the full reference for the source in APA format (author, date, title, publisher, et cetera) and use APA format for the annotated bibliography.
- Make sure the references are listed in alphabetical order, are double-spaced, and use hanging indents.
- Summarize what you have learned while developing an annotated bibliography.
- Summarize what you learned from your research in a separate paragraph or two at the end of the paper.
- List the main points you learned from your research.
- Summarize the main contributions of the sources you chose and how they enhanced your knowledge about the topic.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:
- Assessment 2 Example [PDF] Download Assessment 2 Example [PDF].
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
- Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
- APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
- Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
- Content: Provide a title page and reference page following APA style.
- References: Use at least four scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles.
- APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 2: Apply scholarly information through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of health care.
- Assess the credibility and relevance of information sources.
- Analyze academic peer-reviewed journal articles using the annotated bibliography organizational format.
- Summarize what was learned from developing an annotated bibliography.
- Competency 4: Write for a specific audience, in appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
- Apply academic peer reviewed journal articles relevant to the health care problem or issue being researched.
- Produce text with minimal grammatical, usage, spelling, and mechanical errors.
- Integrate into text appropriate use of scholarly sources, evidence, and citation style.
Sample
Applying Library Research Skills
Your Name
Capella University
NHS4000: Developing a Healthcare Perspective
Instructor Name
Month, Year
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Healthcare disparities among individuals from low socio-economic status (SES) have been a
persistent issue, requiring attention and intervention from healthcare professionals, especially nurses.
This paper aims to provide an overview of the topic’s professional relevance to nursing. The process of
article selection through library databases assessing the credibility of selected articles and a summarized
annotated bibliography of three peer-reviewed articles, highlighting key findings related to healthcare
disparities for those with low SES is the focus of this paper. The paper concludes with reflections on the
learnings derived from developing an annotated bibliography on this critical healthcare issue.
Professional Relevance
Nurses play a crucial role in addressing healthcare disparities, particularly for individuals from
low SES. The social determinants of health, such as income, education, and living conditions, significantly
impact health outcomes. Nurses, being at the forefront of patient care, must be equipped with the
knowledge and skills to recognize, address, and advocate for vulnerable populations. Understanding
healthcare disparities allows nurses to provide culturally competent care, contribute to policy changes,
and engage in community-based interventions to improve health equity.
Article Selection Process
To compile relevant literature on healthcare disparities for individuals with low SES, a systematic
approach to article selection is essential. Through the Capella Library, I was able to utilize various
databases, such as PubMed and CINAHL. I limited my search by using appropriate key terms. Key terms
included ‘healthcare disparities,’ ‘low socio-economic status,’ ‘access to healthcare,’ and ‘nursing
interventions.’ I also used Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to enhance the search results. Filtering
results to peer-reviewed articles ensured the reliability and academic rigor of the selected literature. I
also limited the search to articles published within the past three years to ensure they were current.
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Assessing Credibility
Evaluating the credibility of selected articles is important. Criteria for credibility assessment
include examining the author’s qualifications, the source’s reputation, and the presence of a peer-review
process. Additionally, scrutinizing the methodology, data sources, and potential biases within the articles
is crucial. The use of reputable journals, academic institutions, and established researchers enhances the
credibility of the selected articles, ensuring the information is evidence-based and reliable.
Annotated Bibliography
Garcia, R., Hickey, M. T., Stillo, M., & Marquez, C. (2023). The impact of public transportation on health
outcomes: A longitudinal study of low SES individuals. Journal of Nursing, 30(1), 78-91.
This longitudinal study examines the relationship between low socioeconomic status (SES) and
limited public transportation. Limited financial resources often hinder access to private
transportation, making it difficult for vulnerable populations to reach healthcare facilities
promptly. Reliable and affordable public transportation can help ensure individuals can attend
medical appointments, access preventive care, and adhere to treatment plans.
Lack of transportation can lead to delayed or missed healthcare appointments, exacerbating
health issues and contributes to disparities in health outcomes (Garcia, et al., 2023). Public
transportation not only facilitates timely access to healthcare services but also promotes
preventive care, reducing the burden on emergency services. Reliable public transportation can
also enhance overall community health by connecting individuals to resources such as
pharmacies, grocery stores, and community centers.
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Jones, M., King, O., Shaw, N. (2022). Access to primary care services for low SES individuals: A systematic
review. Journal of Health Equity, 8(2), 112-125.
Conducting a systematic review, this article investigates the challenges low SES individuals face in
accessing primary care services. The findings underscore the need for policy changes to enhance
healthcare access. Nurses can use this information to advocate for structural changes and
contribute to the development of inclusive healthcare systems.
One of the main interventions discussed in this article is the use of telemedicine to help expand
healthcare services, particularly in remote areas, allowing individuals to be able to meet their
providers virtually and not be hindered by the lack of transportation available to them (Jones et
al., 2022). The article discusses how with telemedicine there are additional needs such as
technology and internet connectivity which will need to be addressed as many with low SES are
not able to afford the bandwidth needed for visual telemedicine meetings with their provider.
Smith, A., & Johnson, B. (2021). Bridging the Gap: Nursing interventions for low SES populations. Journal
of Nursing Research, 25(3), 45-58.
This article explores various nursing interventions aimed at addressing healthcare disparities in
low SES populations. The study emphasizes the importance of culturally competent care and
community engagement. The authors highlight successful strategies implemented by nurses in
diverse settings, offering insights into best practices for promoting health equity. The
interventions apply to areas such as transportation, assistance with prescriptions, and telehealth options (Smith & Johnson, 2021). The sample was a small sample in a rural area of West
Virgina, but the interventions should be applicable to more areas including urban areas.
The primary intervention this article discusses in the need for financial assistance programs and
sliding scale fees to help make healthcare more affordable. The article also discusses the need
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for financial assistance in areas such as affordable housing, education, and job assistance
programs to facilitate individuals to be able to better care for themselves and their families.
Reflections on Developing the Annotated Bibliography
Developing the annotated bibliography provided valuable insights into the multifaceted nature
of healthcare disparities for individuals with low SES. It highlighted the importance of interdisciplinary
research and collaboration in addressing these disparities. I learned more about how healthcare
disparities for individuals from low SES are a critical concern requiring the attention and action of
healthcare professionals, particularly nurses. The process of creating an annotated bibliography and
using a systematic article selection process along with assessing the credibility of selected literature, will
assist me not only with this topic, but as I continue to research new topics during my education and
professional careers.
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References
Garcia, R., Hickey, M. T., Stillo, M., & Marquez, C. (2023). The impact of public transportation on health
outcomes: A longitudinal study of low SES individuals. Journal of Nursing, 30(1), 78-91.
Jones, M., King, O., Shaw, N. (2022). Access to primary care services for low SES individuals: A systematic
Review. Journal of Health Equity, 8(2), 112-125.
Smith, A., & Johnson, B. (2021). Bridging the Gap: Nursing interventions for low SES populations. Journal
of Nursing Research, 25(3), 45-58
NHS-FPX4000-Assessment 3-Applying Ethical Principles
Develop a solution to a specific ethical dilemma faced by a health care professional by applying ethical principles. Describe the issues and a possible solution in a paper of 3-5 pages.Collapse All
Introduction
Whether you are a nurse, a public health professional, a health care administrator, or in another role in the health care field, you must base your decisions on a set of ethical principles and values. Your decisions must be fair, equitable, and defensible. Each discipline has established a professional code of ethics to guide ethical behavior. In this assessment, you will practice working through an ethical dilemma as described in a case study. Your practice will help you develop a method for formulating ethical decisions.
Instructions
Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
For this assessment, develop a solution to a specific ethical dilemma faced by a health care professional. In your assessment:
- Select one of the case studies presented in the Assessment 03 Supplement: Applying Ethical Principles [PDF] Download Assessment 03 Supplement: Applying Ethical Principles [PDF]resource.
- Note: The case study may not supply all of the information you need. In such cases, you should consider a variety of possibilities and infer potential conclusions. However, please be sure to identify any assumptions or speculations you make.
- Summarize the facts in the selected case study and use the three components of an ethical decision-making model to analyze an ethical problem or issue and the factors that contributed to it.
- Identify which case study you selected and briefly summarize the facts surrounding it. Identify the problem or issue that presents an ethical dilemma or challenge and describe that dilemma or challenge.
- Identify who is involved or affected by the ethical problem or issue.
- Access the Ethical Decision-Making Model media piece and use the three components of the ethical decision-making model (moral awareness, moral judgment, and ethical behavior) to analyze the ethical issues.
- Apply the three components outlined in the Ethical Decision-Making Model media.
- Analyze the factors that contributed to the ethical problem or issue identified in the case study.
- Describe the factors that contributed to the problem or issue and explain how they contributed.
- Apply academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to an ethical problem or issue as evidence to support an analysis of the case.
- In addition to the readings provided, use the Capella library to locate at least one academic peer-reviewed journal article relevant to the problem or issue that you can use to support your analysis of the situation. The NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective Library Guide will help you locate appropriate references. You will select at least one current scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.
- Cite and apply key principles from the journal article as evidence to support your critical thinking and analysis of the ethical problem or issue.
- Review the Think Critically About Source Quality resource.
- Assess the credibility of the information source.
- Assess the relevance of the information source.
- In addition to the readings provided, use the Capella library to locate at least one academic peer-reviewed journal article relevant to the problem or issue that you can use to support your analysis of the situation. The NHS-FPX4000: Developing a Health Care Perspective Library Guide will help you locate appropriate references. You will select at least one current scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles published during the past 3–5 years that relate to your topic.
- Discuss the effectiveness of the communication approaches present in a case study.
- Describe how the health care professional in the case study communicated with others.
- Assess instances where the professional communicated effectively or ineffectively.
- Explain which communication approaches should be used and which ones should be avoided.
- Describe the consequences of using effective and non-effective communication approaches.
- Discuss the effectiveness of the approach used by a professional to deal with problems or issues involving ethical practice in a case study.
- Describe the actions taken in response to the ethical dilemma or issue presented in the case study.
- Summarize how well the professional managed professional responsibilities and priorities to resolve the problem or issue in the case.
- Discuss the key lessons this case provides for health care professionals.
- Apply ethical principles to a possible solution to an ethical problem or issue described in a case study.
- Describe the proposed solution.
- Discuss how the approach makes this professional more effective or less effective in building relationships across disciplines within his or her organization.
- Discuss how likely it is the proposed solution will foster professional collaboration.
- Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
- Apply the principles of effective composition.
- Determine the proper application of the rules of grammar and mechanics.
- Write using APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.
- Determine the proper application of APA formatting requirements and scholarly writing standards.
- Integrate information from outside sources into academic writing by appropriately quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, following APA style.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:
- Assessment 3 Example [PDF] Download Assessment 3 Example [PDF].
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
- Length: 3–5 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
- APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
- Written communication: Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
- References: Integrate information from outside sources to include at least two references (the case study and an academic peer-reviewed journal article) and three in-text citations within the paper.
- APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citation of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of health care.
- Apply academic peer-reviewed journal articles relevant to an ethical problem or issue as evidence to support an analysis of the case.
- Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of health care.
- Summarize the facts in a case study and use the three components of an ethical decision-making model to analyze an ethical problem or issue and the factors that contributed to it.
- Discuss effective communication approaches the provider can use to address the issue in the case study.
- Apply ethical principles to a possible solution to an ethical problem or issue described in a case study.
- Competency 4: Write for a specific audience, in appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
- Discuss the effectiveness of the communication approaches present in a case study.
- Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
- Write following APA style for in-text citations, quotes, and references.
Write a 4-6 page analysis of a current problem or issue in health care, including a proposed solution and possible ethical implications.Collapse All
NHS-FPX4000-Assessment 4- Analyzing a Current Health Care Problem or Issue
Introduction
In your health care career, you will be confronted with many problems that demand a solution. By using research skills, you can learn what others are doing and saying about similar problems. Then, you can analyze the problem and the people and systems it affects. You can also examine potential solutions and their ramifications. This assessment allows you to practice this approach with a real-world problem.
Instructions
Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance-level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
- Describe the health care problem or issue you selected for use in Assessment 2 and provide details about it.
- As you describe the topic you explored in Assessment 2, use the first four steps of the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking. This approach was introduced in Assessment 2.
- Identify possible causes for the problem or issue.
- Use scholarly information to describe and explain the health care problem or issue and identify possible causes for it.
- Identify at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles about the topic.
- You may find the How Do I Find Peer-Reviewed Articles? library guide helpful in locating appropriate references.
- You may use articles you found while working on Assessment 2 or you may search the Capella library for other articles.
- You may find the applicable Undergraduate Library Research Guide helpful in your search.
- Review the Think Critically About Source Quality to help you complete the following:
- Assess the credibility of the information sources.
- Assess the relevance of the information sources.
- Identify at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles about the topic.
- Analyze the health care problem or issue.
- Describe the setting or context for the problem or issue.
- Describe why the problem or issue is important to you.
- Identify groups of people affected by the problem or issue.
- Provide examples that support your analysis of the problem or issue.
- Discuss potential solutions for the health care problem or issue.
- Describe what would be required to implement a solution.
- Describe potential consequences of ignoring the problem or issue.
- Provide the pros and cons for one of the solutions you are proposing.
- Explain the ethical principles (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if potential solution was implemented.
- Describe what would be necessary to implement the proposed solution.
- Explain the ethical principles that need to be considered (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if the potential solution was implemented.
- Provide examples from the literature to support the points you are making.
Example Assessment: You may use the following to give you an idea of what a Proficient or higher rating on the scoring guide would look like:
- Assessment 4 Example [PDF] Download Assessment 4 Example [PDF].
Additional Requirements
Your assessment should also meet the following requirements:
- Length: 4–6 typed, double-spaced pages, not including the title page and reference page.
- Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
- APA tutorial: Use the APA Style Paper Tutorial [DOCX] for guidance.
- Written communication: Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
- Using outside sources: Integrate information from outside sources into academic writing by appropriately quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing, following APA style.
- References: Integrate information from outside sources to include at least three scholarly or academic peer-reviewed journal articles and three in-text citations within the paper.
- APA format: Follow current APA guidelines for in-text citations of outside sources in the body of your paper and also on the reference page.
Organize your paper using the following structure and headings:
- Title page. A separate page.
- Introduction. A brief one-paragraph statement about the purpose of the paper.
- Elements of the problem/issue. Identify the elements of the problem or issue or question.
- Analysis. Analyze, define, and frame the problem or issue.
- Considering options. Consider solutions, responses, or answers.
- Solution. Choose a solution, response, or answer.
- Ethical implications. Ethical implications of implementing the solution.
- Implementation. Implementation of the potential solution.
- Conclusion. One paragraph.
Competencies Measured:
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
- Competency 1: Apply information literacy and library research skills to obtain scholarly information in the field of health care.
- Use scholarly information to describe and explain a health care problem or issue and identify possible causes for it.
- Competency 2: Apply scholarly information through critical thinking to solve problems in the field of health care.
- Analyze a health care problem or issue by describing the context, explaining why it is important and identifying populations affected by it.
- Discuss potential solutions for a health care problem or issue and describe what would be required to implement a solution.
- Competency 3: Apply ethical principles and academic standards to the study of health care.
- Explain the ethical principles (Beneficence, Nonmaleficence, Autonomy, and Justice) if potential solution was implemented
- Competency 4: Write for a specific audience, in appropriate tone and style, in accordance with Capella’s writing standards.
- Write clearly and logically, with correct use of spelling, grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.