NR601 Week 1 Discussion (dq1+dq2) Latest 2020 JULY

NR601 Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family

Week 1 Discussion

DQ1 Polypharmacy

Purpose

The purpose of student discussions is to provide the opportunity for deeper understanding of polypharmacy 

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Summarize the different polypharmacy definitions found within the literature. (WO1.5) (CO1)

Discuss polypharmacy risk factors (WO1.5) (CO1) 

Explain thee actions steps for polypharmacy prevention (WO1.5) (CO1, 7)  

Requirements:

Your initial discussion post should include the following:

Identify and discuss 2-3 definitions of polypharmacy (there are multiple definitions). Your textbook can count as 1 reference. You must also include an additional reference from an evidence-based practice journal article or national guideline.

Identify three risk factors that can lead to polypharmacy. Explain the rationale for why each listed item is a risk factor. Risk factors are different than adverse drug reactions. ADRs can be a result of polypharmacy, and is important, but ADRs are not a risk factor.

Explore three action steps that a provider can take to prevent polypharmacy.

Provide an example of how your clinical preceptors have addressed polypharmacy.

DQ2 Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Purpose

The purpose of this assignment is to review the components of the comprehensive geriatric assessment 

Activity Learning Outcomes

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to:

Discuss components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) (CO1, 5, 7)

Evaluate screening tools used as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.4) (CO 1, 7) 

Requirements:

Step 1: 

Review the assigned topics which are listed by student number. For example, if your student number is 2 you will discuss the functional health domain and then respond to a classmate who has posted on the psychological health domain.

 

Your student number:	Your assessment domain	Your peer response domain
1, 5 and 9	Physical health	Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures
2, 6 and 10	Functional health	Psychological health
3 and 7	Psychological health	Functional health
4 and 8	Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures	Physical health

 

Step 2:

For your assigned assessment domain:

Provide a brief 3-5 sentence summary of the components of the domain assessment*

Choose a screening tool which is appropriate for your domain. Explain the screening tool purpose, components and scoring technique* 

Provide 2 references in APA format beneath the table which support your work.  You may use the textbook. The second reference must be a scholarly source. 

*All responses must be your work, in your own words.

 Your table should look like the following:

 

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Domain	Dimensions of assessment	Screening tool related to the domain(s)
References:

 

Step 3:

Paste table inside the discussion board post. Do not attach as a document.

Step 4:

Respond to a peer’s post. Your assigned response to a peer requirement is listed within the assignment table.

Compares peer domain to student’s assigned assessment domain, noting similarities and differences*

Peer review: discuss how your assigned peer’s screening tool can be applicable in your own future practice*