Discuss the meaning of Evidence-Based Practices. Provide two examples of the application of EBP to practice. The Meaning of Evidence-Based Practices Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is an approach to healthcare wherein decisions about patient care are made based on the best available, current, and valid research evidence, combined with clinical expertise and patient values. The fundamental […]
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Which components of the patient’s care should be addressed by the case manager to assist the patient in safely staying in her home? Describe whether the patient’s regimen might be augmented using telehealth and/or digital mobile health applications. Name and describe a telehealth and/or digital mobile health type application(s) that might be helpful in the
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A 32-year-old African American woman presents to the clinic for her 24-week check-up. Pt states her morning sickness has resolved. However, she states she seems sad often and does not understand why, as she is happy about the pregnancy. HPI: Pt is 24 weeks gestation. The patient is having sad moods at least once a
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A 36-year-old Hispanic woman presents to the OB clinic for her Week 24 check-up, gravida 2 para 1. Patient is a full-time homemaker. Pt states she is doing well but is worried about her weight gain. Obstetric history includes a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery (NSVD) 31/2 yrs ago with a viable 9 lb male infant
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A 46-year-old Caucasian woman presents to the clinic complaining of breast pain. The patient state the pain is intermittent, in the right breast, the pain is sharp and has a burning sensation. She rates the pain as 7/10 at it worst. The patient states the pain sometimes interferes with her sexual activity. She has tried
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A 48-year-old Asian American woman is concerned about thin bones. Her mother was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 50 and fell at the age of 68 and fractured her hip and spent months in Rehab before being able to return home. The patient has no history of fractures. The patient presents to the
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Describe a typical physical activity prescription for health promotion. How would you modify it to incorporate specific types of physical activity, such as running, walking, yoga, Pilates, etc.? Physical Activity Prescription for Health Promotion Physical activity is a cornerstone of health promotion, significantly reducing the risk of chronic diseases, improving mental health, and enhancing overall
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The readings this week covered a lot of information regarding patient portals, protected health information (PHI), privacy, engagement, and ethical and legal responsibilities. We learned that patient-generated health data (PGHD) can increase patient engagement and the quality of care provided. We also read about the advancement of ancestry data and DNA testing platforms, which provide
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Safety is recognized as minimizing risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual performance. Please review the QSEN competencies related to Informatics (http://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/#informaticsLinks to an external site.) and Safety (http://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/#safetyLinks to an external site.). For this discussion, please respond to each of the following prompts: Describe a safety-enhancing technology that
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For this assessment, you will prepare a two-page interprofessional staff update on HIPAA and appropriate social media use in health care. Before you complete the detailed instructions in the courseroom, first select one of the settings below that will become the focus of your interprofessional staff update. After you have selected one of the two
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