M7.5 Written Assignment: Addressing Patient Problems Through Technology

In this module, we've learned about the various ways that technology is being leveraged to improve patient care. Now, you're going to identify a patient problem that you think can be improved through the use of technology.

Step 1: As an example, learn how smartphones are being used to treat diabetes Download how smartphones are being used to treat diabetesby reading the linked ADA journal article.

Step 2: Your submitted assignment must be in response to the questions asked. Support your answers with evidence from the literature.  Please ensure your written assignment:

• Meets the word count of 500-750 words (2-3 pages double-spaced).
• Addresses and answers each question pertaining to the assignment.
• Correctly uses paragraphs with an introduction, a body, and a conclusion.
• Is free of grammatical errors, and adheres to proper APA formatting for citations, paraphrasing, and the reference list.

Step 3: Select a patient problem (other than Diabetes) that can be improved by a mobile application or technology. 

Step 4: Written Assignment: In a well-developed robust manner, fully answer and address the following questions and content.  Your response must be between 500 – 750 words.  The word count must not include the references, in-text citations, and reiteration of the question.

• Describe the patient's problem in detail – include pertinent patient information that supports your choice.
• Describe the mobile application or technology solution and how it addresses the needs of your patient.
  • This may require a bit of internet research to understand what solutions exist – if the technology does not appear to exist yet, feel free to propose your own idea for a solution.
• Relative to the technology solution, how would you address these teaching concerns?
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Proper cleaning of the mobile or other device Reference these CDC resources relative to device cleaning.

Reference these CDC resources relative to device cleaning:

• Cleaning of patient-care devicesLinks to an external site.
• https://youtu.be/YSOjJNvyfmMCleaning of Electronic Devices of Covid-19/Coronavirus (video: 2:39)

Please complete this assignment no later than Sunday at 11:59 pm ET. 

If needed, please utilize the following resources, which are available to you through the course, to assist in your writing:

• The Excelsior Owl
• The Excelsior Library
• Brainfuse

Assignment Submission Instructions:

1. Compose your work in a .doc or .docx file using a word processor (such as Microsoft Word) and save it frequently to your computer.
2. Frequently, check your work for spelling, grammar, and APA formatting; especially before submitting.
3. This course has Turnitin ® fully integrated into the course assignment dropbox. This means that you should only submit your assignments to the dropbox within the assignment area. Please do not submit your assignment directly to Turnitin.com.
4. Turnitin is a program that promotes academic integrity, deters from plagiarism, and improves student outcomes. Evidence of plagiarism, or a similarity index > 15%, will result in a grade of 0 for the assignment.
   

Evaluation

Your work will be assessed using the Written Assignment Rubric. Please review this rubric prior to beginning your work to ensure your submitted work meets the criteria of the assignment.

This activity is used to formatively assess an end of program student learning outcome (EPSLO), for the associate degree in nursing program. You will see an additional row(s) at the bottom of the grading rubric from your instructor, which includes achieved assessment levels of proficient, competent, advanced beginner, or novice for each EPSLO.  The additional row does not factor into the grade for the assignment. It signifies the achievement of the EPSLO.