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Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Assignment: Decision Tree for Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders
For your Assignment, your Instructor will assign you one of the decision tree interactive media
pieces provided in the Resources. As you examine the patient case studies in this module’s
Resources, consider how you might assess and treat patients presenting symptoms of
neurological and musculoskeletal disorders.
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To Prepare
Review the interactive media piece assigned by your Instructor.
Reflect on the patient’s symptoms and aspects of the disorder presented in the interactive media
piece.
Consider how you might assess and treat patients presenting with the symptoms of the patient
case study you were assigned.
You will be asked to make three decisions concerning the diagnosis and treatment for this
patient. Reflect on potential co-morbid physical as well as patient factors that might impact the
patient’s diagnosis and treatment.
By Day 7 of Week 8
Write a 1- to 2-page summary paper that addresses the following:
Briefly summarize the patient case study you were assigned, including each of the three
decisions you took for the patient presented.
Based on the decisions you recommended for the patient case study, explain whether you
believe the decisions provided were supported by the evidence-based literature. Be specific and
provide examples. Be sure to support your response with evidence and references from outside
resources.
What were you hoping to achieve with the decisions you recommended for the patient case
study you were assigned? Support your response with evidence and references from outside
resources.
Explain any difference between what you expected to achieve with each of the decisions and the
results of the decision in the exercise. Describe whether they were different. Be specific and
provide examples.
Sex Trafficking
Sex Trafficking
Read Paola Monzini’s (2005) book, Sex Traffic: Prostitution, Crime and Exploitation, which is
included in your course package. Using this book as the primary source for your analysis,
discuss the relationship between prostitution and sex trafficking. Your analysis should examine
causes, consequences, and prevalence rates as well as factors such as the impact of
globalization on the sex “industry,” the effects of poverty on women’s migration “choices,” and the
mechanics and evolution of the sex “industry.” Conclude with a discussion of the ways in which a
human right’s perspective might translate into positive action to eliminate the trafficking of girls
and women.
In addition to Monzini (2005), your minor research paper must include references to 5-7 other
resources that support your arguments. You will also incorporate additional required readings
from the course as well as additional resources, which may come from the “References and
Supplementary Readings” list at the end of each unit. If you choose to go beyond these items ensure that the references you select are drawn from reputable resources. Reputable resources
include articles from refereed academic journals (see AU’s online journal database or print-based
journals), published books or book chapters, and/or reputable online resources such as Statistics
Canada, United Nations, and/or World Health Organization websites.
You must use the APA style of documentation. See the link on the course site for information on
APA style guidelines.
Before beginning this assignment, take a few minutes to review the Evaluation Guidelines for
Women’s and Gender Studies 422 Assignments, Remarking Women’s and Gender Studies 422
Assignments, Tips on Writing Essays and Research Papers, and the Plagiarism and Academic
Misconduct sections in Course Information. If you have any difficulties preparing this assignment,
contact your tutor immediately.
When you have completed your research paper, ensure that you make or keep a copy for your
records. Upload your completed work and retrieve the graded file with feedback from your tutor.
Textbooks
Burn, S. M. (2019). Women across cultures: A global perspective (4th ed.). New York: McGrawHill.
Monzini, P. (2005). Sex traffic: Prostitution, crime and exploitation. London & New York: Zed
Books.
Sev’er, A. (2002). Fleeing the house of horrors: Women who have left abusive partners. Toronto:
University of Toronto Press.
Discussion: Program Evaluation
Discussion: Program Evaluation
Discussion: Program Evaluation
In this Discussion, you and your colleagues identify a theory or model for evaluation and
establish appropriate forms of evaluation for your programs.
As noted in Week 3 of this course, a particular theory or model is not necessarily appropriate for
every program. It is important to consider the specifics of the problem and the target population
when making that selection. This is important to keep in mind, also, as you examine theories and
models related to program evaluation. In this instance, various facets of the program such as
goals and objectives should be taken into consideration. Once selected, theory can provide a
framework for evaluation.
In addition, there are distinct purposes for the elements of assessment addressed this week:
performance measurement, monitoring, and summative evaluation. How do you foresee these
being applied in your program?
To prepare:
• Review this week’s Learning Resources. You may wish to review the Week 3 Learning
Resources as well, which may be pertinent.
• Consider the various facets of your program plan, such as your program goal(s) and objectives.
• Choose the evaluation theory or model (from nursing or related fields) most appropriate to your
program. Be prepared to justify the choice of your model as it relates to your program.
• Based on the program you have developed:
o Create a time line for when to do measuring, when to implement monitoring, and when to
evaluate program outcomes.
o What types of data would you need to collect in order to measure performance, monitor the
progress of the program, and assess the program outcomes?
By Day 3
Post a cohesive scholarly response that addresses the following:
• Identify an evaluation theory or model that is most appropriate to support your program plan.
Explain which field developed this theory or model, and describe how it has been applied in fields
other than nursing. Support your response with evidence from the literature.
• Share a time line that articulates how and when you would engage in various elements of
evaluation for the program you have been developing. Be as specific as possible, and provide
your rationale for each decision point.
Learning Resources
Required Readings
Hodges, B. C., & Videto, D. M. (2011). Assessment and planning in health programs (2nd ed.).
Sudbury, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
• Chapter 10, “Program Evaluation: Background and Basics”
Chapter 10 outlines steps for designing evaluation during program planning.
Kettner, P. M., Moroney, R. M., & Martin, L. L. (2017). Designing and managing programs: An
effectiveness-based approach (5th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
• Review Chapter 10, “Performance Measurement, Monitoring, and Program Evaluation”
• Chapter 11, “Impact Program Evaluation and Hypothesis Testing”
Review Chapter 10 and read Chapter 11 to examine aspects of evaluation essential to program
planning.
Albert, D., Fortin, R., Herrera, C., Riley, B., Hanning, R., Lessio, A., & Rush, B. (2013).
Strengthening chronic disease prevention programming: The toward evidence-Informed practice
(TEIP) program evidence tool. Preventing Chronic Disease, 10, 1-9
Baron, K., Hodgson, A., & Walshe, C. (2015). Evaluation of an advance care planning education
programme for nursing homes: A longitudinal study. Nurse Education Today, 35, 689-695.
Schmitt, C.L., Glasgow, L., Lavinghouze, S.R., Ricker, P.P., Fulmer, E., McAleer, K., & Rogers, T.
(2016). Measuring infrastructure: A key step in program evaluation and planning. Evaluation and
Program Planning, 56, 50-56 doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2016.03.007
Required Media
Laureate Education (Producer). (2011). Design and evaluation of programs and projects [Video
file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.
• “Performance Measurement, Monitoring, and Evaluation” (featuring Dr. Donna ShambleyEbron, Dr. Melissa Willmarth, and Dr. Debora Dole)
You may view this course video by clicking the link or on the course DVD, which contains the
same content. Once you’ve opened the link, click on the appropriate media piece.
In this week’s videos, Dr. Donna Shambley-Ebron, Dr. Melissa Willmarth, Dr. Debora Dole
discuss evaluation for programs.
Optional Resources
Ahmad, F., Roy, A., Brady, S., Belgeonne, S., Dunn, L., & Pitts, J. (2007). Care pathway initiative
for people with intellectual disabilities: Impact evaluation. Journal of Nursing Management, 15(7),
700–702.
This article is an example of an impact evaluation.
Gard, C. L., Flannigan, P. N., & Cluskey, M. (2004). Program evaluation: An ongoing systematic
process. Nursing Education Perspectives, 25(4), 176–179.
This article discusses the use of accreditation standards and site visits as a plan for ongoing
evaluation for a nursing program.
Graff, J. C., Russell, C. K., & Stegbauer, C. C. (2007). Formative and summative evaluation of a
practice doctorate program. Nurse Educator, 32(4), 173–177.
Milne, L., Scotland, G., Tagiyeva-Milne, N., & Hussein, J. (2004). Safe motherhood program
evaluation: Theory and practice. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health, 49(4), 338–344.
This article identifies and evaluates the different approaches to program evaluation related to
safe motherhood.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2007). Chronic disease indicators [Data set].
Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/cdi/.
This site allows you to search and compare different regions for specific chronic disease
indicators.