Title& Cover Page Identify the name of the disease you have chosen to study. Ex:

Title& Cover Page
Identify the name of the disease you have chosen to study. Ex: Diabetes
Cover page should follow APA guidelines
Introduction (5 points)
Provide a brief introduction of your topic and include a discussion of why you chose it. You may use first person in this section.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Affected Organ(s) (5)
Discuss the normal structure and function of the organ(s) related to the disease you have chosen. For example in diabetes, discuss the normal structure and function of the pancreas. You can include reasonably-sized detail, diagrams, etc.
Pathophysiology / Etiology of the Disease (5)
Discuss what “malfunctions” during the normal function of the organ (pathophysiology). Then discuss what happens as a result of the organ malfunction and explain how this causes the disease (etiology).
Incidence and Prevalence of the Disease (5)
Discuss overall how many cases of the disease are there in the US today (Prevalence). Also discuss how many new cases are occurring annually (Incidence). Based on the I&P, reflect on the magnitude/severity of the problem and its economic burden on society and the health of our nation.
Mortality Rates (5)
This section is somewhat similar to the above section, but I want you to reflect on how many people are dying/will die of this disease annually. Include a discussion – if appropriate – related to the comorbidities of this disease. (For example, people don’t usually die of diabetes – they may die of heart disease that has occurred as a result of being a poorly controlled diabetic. Provide any age-adjusted death rate or trending data if available.
Risk Factors (5)
Identify and discuss the risk factors for this disease. Who is at risk? What are the risk factors? Which risk factors are modifiable vs. non-modifiable? How does one change or modify the “modifiable” risk factors?
Primary Intervention
Health Promotion (5)
Provide a discussion related to the topics that would need to be considered when educating a client on how to stay healthy, avoid developing risk factors, how to recognize when to seek care. Include standards of care for health promotion r/t your chosen topic. Don’t forget to educate clients regarding the normal function of the affected organ and what happens when it malfunctions.
Disease Prevention (5)
Discuss strategies for the prevention of this disease. Identify what factors can be changed or modified to present individuals from developing the disease. Include standards of care for disease prevention r/t your chosen topic.
Sample Health Education Program
Create a 1-hour education session using the format from CTE #7. Include any risk factors, health promotion, disease prevention activities, treatment and/or long-term management topics that are pertinent. Present the outline below:
Program Title: (2)
Keep it simple and short.
Brief Description of the Program: (2)
No more than 1-2 sentences.
Goal: (2)
No more than 1-2 sentences.
Objectives: (2)
Develop 3-4 objectives. Don’t forget to include the “how” and “what” information in each
objective. Hint: refer to the lecture on primary intervention if you are unsure.
Measurable Outcomes: (2)
Develop 1 measurable outcome for each of the above objectives.
Discuss the Role of the Nurse in the Provision of Primary Intervention (5)
Discuss the role of the nurse as provider, designer/manager/coordinator of care in the primary preventive care of individuals, families and communities. Address any legal, ethical or professional issues that the nurse might encounter when rendering preventive care.
Secondary Intervention
Risk Assessment & Screening (5)
Discuss how are individuals screened for the disease – including those with and without risk factors. Provide an example of a paper or electronic screening/survey. Discuss its reliability and what is typically done with the results/findings. Then discuss any invasive screening/testing that is done. What are the lab values that indicate positive findings? Be sure your examples are evidence-based.
Clinical Manifestations of the Disease: (5) Discuss in detail the presenting clinical manifestations of this disease (example: presenting physical/emotional behaviors, findings on physical exam, presenting concerns, etc.)(i.e. what does the client look like)
Diagnosis (5)
Discuss in detail what criteria are used to confirm diagnosis of the disease? Lab values – include both normal and abnormal values? Testing? Findings on physical examination…
Treatment (5)
Discuss at length treatment/management of the disease. What criteria are used to indicate that the disease has been stabilized? Discuss and describe in detail diagnostic testing/or labs are monitored as evidence of stabilization – include normal/abnormal values. What other treatment modalities are incorporated – nutrition, physical therapy, social services.
Pharmacologic Management (5)
Discuss pharmacotherapeutic management. Identify at least 3 medications used to treat the disease. Identify name; discuss typical dosage, frequency, expected action, potential side effects (mild and severe) and how to manage severe side effects. Identify any known contraindications to the medication.
NOTE: Be sure to include standards of care for risk assessment/screening, diagnosis, treatment and pharmacologic management of your chosen topic.
Discuss the Role of the Nurse in the Provision of Secondary Intervention (5)
Discuss the role of the nurse as provider, designer/manager/coordinator of care in the secondary preventive care of individuals, families and communities. Address any legal, ethical or professional issues that the nurse might encounter when rendering secondary care.
Tertiary Intervention
Long Term Chronic Disease Management (5)
Discuss discharge planning and long term management/care of the patient with this disease. What types of referrals, follow-ups are needed. Discuss education that needs to be completed/reinforced to support the client’s ability to function independently or with assistance. Identify routine labwork that will need to be done. Discuss typical medications at discharge – what needs to be taught to the client regarding the self-administration of these meds?
NOTE: Be sure to include standards of care for long term chronic disease management of your chosen topic.
The Role of the Nurse in Chronic Disease Management (5)
Discuss the roles of the nurse – as they relate to tertiary intervention – in supporting treatment/management of the disease in the outpatient and home setting. How does the nurse support/facilitate a return to an optimum state of wellness? Discuss any necessary home care, referrals, follow-up or changes that need to be made in the client’s living arrangement to ensure safety. Note: you do not need to include a patient education – content outline.
Be sure to discuss the role of the nurse as provider, designer/manager/coordinator of care in the tertiary care of individuals, families and communities. Address any legal, ethical or professional issues that the nurse might encounter when rendering tertiary care.
Conclusion (5)
Discuss what you learned from preparing this paper. As a health care system – what things are we doing well to manage this disease? As a health care system – what things are we not doing well and how does it negatively impact the care and well-being of clients with this disease. Are we cost-effectively managing this disease? What are the opportunities for improvement? What will be the consequences if we do not capture the opportunities for improvement? You may use first person in this section.