Nursing
THE UNIVERSTIY OF THE WEST INDIES
FACULATY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
U.W.I SCHOOL OF NURSING MONA
In Collaboration with
BROWN TOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 3- 2012
COURSE TITLE: SENIOR NURSING ELECTIVE WITH STUDY SEMINAR
COURSE CODE: NURS 3039 NE39A
SUBMITTED TO: A. Bell
SUBMITTED BY: 620004024
DATE SUBMITTED: June 22, 2012.
BACKGROUND
Selection and description of the problem
Education at discharge is a vital component of improving outcomes. Education of patients at discharge promotes self-care, reduces readmissions, and helps patients identify problems early, increasing the chances for intervention and improved outcomes.
Rationale for selection
Poor adherence to discharge teaching leads to worsening of disease and rehospitalization. According to estimates, 54% of readmissions may be preventable, and inadequate discharge planning and education or lack of patient follow-up is common factors in readmission (source). Lack of compliance with medications, failure to follow diet, and delays in seeking medical attention are among the primary reasons for the high rate of rehospitalization among patients (source).
Implication for nursing practice
INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH TO SUPPORT THE RECCOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations clearly identified
Selection of current research evidence supporting the recommendations
Logical discussion of arguments
Performance measures are criteria used by organizations to determine whether an organization is fulfilling its vision and meeting its patient-focused goals. These measures are standardized to evaluate hospitals in order to promote positive outcomes in patient care. They may reflect medical management of patients, but they may also assess aspects of patient care, that is education of patients and their families at discharge.
The latest guidelines for management of heart failure recognize
FACULATY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
U.W.I SCHOOL OF NURSING MONA
In Collaboration with
BROWN TOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 3- 2012
COURSE TITLE: SENIOR NURSING ELECTIVE WITH STUDY SEMINAR
COURSE CODE: NURS 3039 NE39A
SUBMITTED TO: A. Bell
SUBMITTED BY: 620004024
DATE SUBMITTED: June 22, 2012.
BACKGROUND
Selection and description of the problem
Education at discharge is a vital component of improving outcomes. Education of patients at discharge promotes self-care, reduces readmissions, and helps patients identify problems early, increasing the chances for intervention and improved outcomes.
Rationale for selection
Poor adherence to discharge teaching leads to worsening of disease and rehospitalization. According to estimates, 54% of readmissions may be preventable, and inadequate discharge planning and education or lack of patient follow-up is common factors in readmission (source). Lack of compliance with medications, failure to follow diet, and delays in seeking medical attention are among the primary reasons for the high rate of rehospitalization among patients (source).
Implication for nursing practice
INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH TO SUPPORT THE RECCOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations clearly identified
Selection of current research evidence supporting the recommendations
Logical discussion of arguments
Performance measures are criteria used by organizations to determine whether an organization is fulfilling its vision and meeting its patient-focused goals. These measures are standardized to evaluate hospitals in order to promote positive outcomes in patient care. They may reflect medical management of patients, but they may also assess aspects of patient care, that is education of patients and their families at discharge.
The latest guidelines for management of heart failure recognize