Assignment One
Read and view the Learning Resources, focusing especially on pages 92–95 of Dang et al. (2021).
Choose one of the topics (from the “Falls” topic list) in the resources and read the three articles presented. (The first three articles below).
1. Identify the gap in knowledge (in the research article) and the gap in practice (in the QI study) presented in the articles provided. Explain how the practice-focused question emerged in the DNP EBP project. Use Table 4.6 on page 95 in Dang et al. (2021).
2. Evaluate the research study provided, the quality improvement study, and the DNP EBP project. Compare and contrast (a) the gap and (b) the research question or practice-focused question.
PLEASE USE THE ARTICLES BELOW
· Bangura, F. (2024).
Development and evaluation of a nurse practitioner–directed intentional rounding strategy, and its impact on decreasing falls in a veterans long-term care facilityLinks to an external site.
(Publication No. 30991997) [Doctoral dissertation, Wilmington University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.
· Khoja, A., & Moosa, L. (2023).
Impact of tailored interventions for patient safety (TIPS) to reduce fall ratesLinks to an external site..
MEDSURG Nursing, 32(2), 89–93.
· Tzeng, H.-M., & Yin, C.-Y. (2017).
A multihospital survey on effective interventions to prevent hospital falls in adultsLinks to an external site..
Nursing Economics, 35(6), 304–313.
· Dang, D., Dearholt, S. L., Bissett, K., Ascenzi, J., & Whalen, M. (2021). Johns Hopkins evidence-based practice for nurses and healthcare professionals: Model & guidelines (4th ed.). Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Assignment 2
To Prepare:
· View and read the Learning Resources regarding The Allegory of the Orchard.
· Consider the role of political determinants of health on disparities in health for some groups.
· Consider if advocates should be more concerned with policies that promote equality or equity.
· Explore your role, as a nurse, in addressing these determinants in our policy advocacy efforts.
Question.
Use The Allegory of the Orchard to discuss how the political determinants of health negatively impact the health outcomes of a group of patients for whom you care. Why are you, as a nurse, the right person to become politically involved in addressing these determinants?
PLEASE USE THE RESOURCES BELOW AND ONE OR TWO MORE.
· Dawes, D. E. (2020).
The political determinants of health. Johns Hopkins University Press.
· “Foreword (pp. ix–xi)
· Chapter 1, “The Allegory of the Orchard: The Political Determinants of Health Inequalities” (pp. 1–17)
· Porche, D. J. (2023).
Health policy: Applications for nurses and other healthcare professionals (3rd ed.). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
· Chapter 1, “Policy Overview” (pp.1–20)
· Chapter 6, “Healthcare Systems” (pp. 81–92)
