Evidence-Based Clinical Question Search Assignment
Purpose:
The purpose of this Assignment is to give you a practical application to implement your PICOT idea, supported by the evidence-based research you have obtained in during your systematic review. You will apply evidence-based research findings, discovered from your clinical question, and then integrate those to support your suggested change in nursing practice.
Directions:
Identify your refined PICOT question. (TBI patients and their families)Using PubMed and the Cochrane collaboration database, do a systematic review of your clinical question.Describe your systematic review and include an errors analysis.Determine an evidence-based quantitative article from the search that contains an evidence-based randomized control trial.Summarize the case study selected.Describe the study approach, sample size, and population studied.Apply the evidence from this review to your practice specifically in your overview.Evaluate the outcomes, identifying the validity and reliability.Discuss if the study contained any bias.Determine the level of evidence identified in the review.

 

The Unit 9 Assignment is an opportunity for you to apply the knowledge and strategies you explored during this term. In your Assignment, you will use the information you have gathered from the Case Study provided to write an informative essay describing the helping process as it applies to this specific case.In a 2- to the 4-page informative essay, please address the following:Explain the role of the human service professional in the helping process. Identify an appropriate professional image, including body language and appearance. Explain the importance of these characteristics when working with clients who may disagree or cause uncomfortable tension.Discuss how personal values, beliefs, prejudices, and stereotypes can help or harm the helping process.Discuss the potential ethical and legal issues surrounding this case and what your obligations as a professional would be regarding those issues.Explain what recommendations you would make for these clients and your rationale behind each recommendation. Your paper should include the following:Title PageMain body of the paper (2-4 pages, including an introductory paragraph, supporting paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph)Reference pageCorrect APA formatting for in-paper citations It also should be free of spelling and grammatical errors. You should follow these formatting guidelines in your paper:Use standard margins: 1” on all sidesUse standard 12-point font size, Arial or Times New RomanUse standard double-spacingBe sure your text is left justified Your Assignment should be written adhering to the guidelines of Standard American English and the formatting and documentation should adhere to the standards of the American Psychological Association (APA). This means that your thoughts should be well-organized and original. Also included in Standard American English is the use of correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Remember, writing is a process, so please seek help from the Kaplan Writing Center if writing is a challenge for you. You can also refer to the APA Quick Reference Guide for help with formatting your Assignment.HN205 Unit 9 AssignmentYou must use at least two sources in this paper. One can be your text and the other should be from a peer-reviewed journal or article found in the Kaplan Library.Citing SourcesIt is always important to attribute credit to the proper sources when relying on the text, articles, websites, or other sources. You must credit your work when you:Summarize concepts and theories that you learned in the text, articles, or Internet sources.Use others’ ideas, theories, and concepts in constructing discussion question responses or completing projects.Use direct quotes in the context of your project (when quoting directly, you must use quotation marks). You can also refer to the APA Quick Reference Guide for help with citing your sources. Your Assignment must be your original work; plagiarism will not be tolerated. Be sure to review the Syllabus in terms of what constitutes plagiarism. This Assignment is due at the end of Unit 9. Case Study Two men are seeking services for couples coaching after being released from prison. Reggie is a 26- year-old African American with a stocky but athletic build, and Todd is a 30-year-old, Caucasian with a slight frame and more effeminate features. Reggie is wearing a very revealing “muscle shirt” and shorts and is sweaty from the heat outside. Todd is dressed in a pink cotton polo shirt with shorts and appears to have a “preppie” style. The men are invited into the office to be interviewed; each one selects his own couch to sit. Todd takes the lead in speaking and during the interview, frequently talks over and interrupts Reggie. Todd reports that he was released from prison three months ago, one month prior to Reggie, and has been under a lot of pressure to find resources for himself and his partner so they could reintegrate into society. This stress, along with other issues, has taken a toll on their relationship. Todd reports that he is estranged from his family and only speaks to his mother from time-to-time because she is very emotionally abusive towards him and “drives him to drink.” Reggie reports that his relationships with members of his family are “very complicated.” He discloses that his mother died while he was serving his prison sentence, and he has not really come to terms with it. Reggie has two sisters from whom he is estranged – they refuse to speak to him and will not give him information about his mother’s last days. The two agree that they are left supporting each other on the “outside” and feel they are learning how to function again in the “real” world. Todd states that he has served his time, whereas Reggie has a parole officer to whom he must report regularly. Todd states that he is resentful of the ankle bracelet that Reggie has to wear that monitors his every move and does not allow him to live freely. When Reggie was released, he moved in with Todd in the apartment Todd had rented. Two weeks ago, Reggie moved out of the apartment and into a room in a local halfway house. Todd explains that afterHN205 Unit 9 Assignmentsix weeks of constant arguing that frequently escalated into physical violence, Todd threatened Reggie with a knife because he was so scared. Reggie left the apartment before it got physical and the police were not called. Reggie did inform his parole officer and the officer found Reggie the room in the boarding house so Reggie would not violate his parole. Todd later helped Reggie set up the room and bought him some basics so he could live comfortably.Todd states that he wants Reggie to be able to come back home, but cannot tolerate the physical abuse. Reggie states that he is extremely stressed by his own expectations and his feelings that he is not making it outside of prison. He states that he feels like he has to depend on his partner for everything, and at this point, has no other choice. He further explains that he was raised to take care of himself and not have to rely on others.The men agreed to continue to work on the relationship if referred to counseling. Todd states that he is very anxious about the situation and wants Reggie to move back home as soon as his parole officer will give approval. Reggie states that his main goal is to get things established for himself like finding a job, meeting the expectations of his parole, and being independent.Todd is very charming and confident during the interview process while Reggie is quiet and keeps his hands clasped tightly together in his lap. Reggie states that one of his concerns is Todd’s behavior in public and how it draws attention to them as a couple. The attention makes Reggie extremely uncomfortable.Todd interjects that he sees a psychiatrist for his mental health and substance abuse issues. Todd also reports that his drug issue plays a significant role in the problems in their relationship. He reports that his current drug use was triggered by the stress of being released from prison first (and alone) and then later from having to endure the physical abuse by his partner. He states that his drug of choice is cocaine, which has been a problem for him for many years, sending him to prison and costing him his career as a realtor. Todd further reports that his psychiatrist has placed him on Lithium and Trazodone for his Bipolar Disorder.Reggie reports that he smokes marijuana occasionally and has been drinking alcohol regularly since he was a teenager. He states that he does not think either of these is a problem for him and does not see where it is a problem for him to use in front of Todd. Todd states he is resentful that Reggie is not supportive of him in his daily battle to remain clean and sober and that Reggie’s recreational drug use in front of him is extremely difficult to deal with.Todd states that he is on Social Security Disability for his mental

Perception and Causes of PsychopathologyPrepare a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you discuss the causes of psychopathology.Address the following:Provide a brief overview of how culture is a factor in determining the expression of psychopathology.Discuss at least one culture-bound psychological syndrome.Examine the causes of psychopathology using either biopsychosocial or the diathesis-stress models.In order to receive full credit for this objective you will need to demonstrate how each element of the model causes or exacerbates psychological disorders. For example, how do the elements of biology, psychology, and sociology (biopsychosocial model) interact to create and/or make psychological disorders worse? Addressing each of these in regards to how they independently create and/or make the psychological disorder worse does not fulfill this requirement. The diathesis-stress model is, in general, easier to explain for most disorders you will encounter for this course. When using the diathesis-stress model you must include a discussion relative to resilience in order to receive full credit for this objective.Explain the changes in society’s perception of psychopathology as a function of a historical period. Include an example of a recent psychological diagnosis that social pressure has modified/deleted.Cite at least one separate peer-reviewed source for each of the above objectives.Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines

What kind of learner are you? How do you best learn and process new information? In what way(s) are you “intelligent”?Describe your learning style(s)/multiple intelligence (verbal, visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.) through personal narratives and/or detailed examples. Explain why/how you are inclined towards one particular style or a combination of styles.Connect your style(s) to the course theme (medium and message). Why/how do learning styles matter with respect to composition and communication?SOURCES/CITATION:Your essay must incorporate at least two sources: 1) At least one of the course readingsAny outside scholarly or nonacademic sourceYou must cite both sources using MLA style and include a properly formatted Works Cited page.Questions to consider when integrating your sources (“They say”):o What do experts say about people with your learning preferences?o What constitutes intelligence?o How do your predilections “fit” with theories of multiple learning styles andintelligence?NOTE: These are simply suggestions for incorporating sources into your essay. You are not required to answer all these questions.Before you write, explore links on multiple intelligences.Please keep in mind:It is important that you not only describe the experience(s), but show why and how they exemplify our style of learning. Be detailed and specific. Your paper should not read like a list; you want to develop your examples with relevant details.Do not attempt to write about too many styles (no more than 3). The point is to choose your dominant style(s) and describe them in depth—not to briefly touch on all of them.The format is relatively flexible, but all essays should have a main point. What do you want the readers to take away from this?n in bold is what my professor said are the mistakes in my essayyou will need better organization and focus in the final draft. First, focus on your strengths sooner. You don’t need to describe all the different styles. Part I of the assignment should be focused more on you – you need more personal narratives and detailed examples that illustrate your verbal-linguistic intelligence. Part II is dealt with better, but still needs a bit more development.Broadly speaking, you want to work on your paragraph structure and development. Most are too short; a paragraph should be a developed (meaning several sentences, perhaps even more than a page) series of sentences that focus on a discernible controlling idea. I will discuss further in class…

throughout this course, you will be learning about ideas, culture, and the arts as they relate to humanities. Understanding humanities through the arts, beliefs, customs, practices, values, and behaviors is an essential part of this course. By attending cultural events or experiencing them through available forms of media, you will be able to experience the diverse offerings of culture and artistic expression found in various communities. Experiencing cultural events outside of the classroom will broaden your horizons and allow you to gain unique insight into your own community as well as a broader global perspective of our world’s diverse cultures.After selecting and experiencing a cultural event, you will write a four-page paper that relates it to what you have learned about ideas, culture, and the arts in humanities. You are strongly encouraged to attend a cultural event in person, but if you are unable to do so, you may experience an event through available forms of media, such as a learning-based television program or Internet video. (It is important to see and hear the event, so please do not simply read an article about it!)What is the definition of a cultural event?Cultural events include performances or displays of artistic expression. Cultural events may also include customs or religious ceremonies (marriages, rites of passage). You should seek an event representing a culture different from your own. Listed below are some examples, and if you are in doubt about whether the event will be suitable, please consult with your faculty member.Here are some examples of cultural events with questions to help guide you through the evaluation process. Please choose one of them for your paper. Remember, this is a formal paper, so do not list the questions in your paper. Use appropriate transitions while writing in APA format and include APA documented research.Visit an art museum and choose one exhibit or one piece that you enjoyIdentify the exhibit or piece you have chosen. What is it? How did you “experience” it? Did you attend in person or watch it online?What era is represented? Is it Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, etc.? You can learn more about these eras and find more to choose from at:http://www.identifythisart.com/timeline-of-art-history/ (Links to an external site.)What is the origin of this artistic movement? What was the culture in that area like at that time? Consider the ideas, beliefs, and practices of the people.Consider the historical context, the events or opinions that surrounded the origination of the event. Do you think it reflects the culture of that time, or was it trying to change the way people thought or behaved?Has the art influenced other forms of art?Find another artistic event that was happening in another part of the world at the same time as this art movement and discuss the differences or similarities in terms of the art and the cultural element surrounding it.If you have attended this event, would you like to go back? If you watched a video, would you like to attend it one day? What is it about this event that appeals to you?Choose a cultural celebration you have attended (either in person or online) in its own setting, such as Carnival in Rio de Janiero or The Hogbetsotso Festival in Ghana.What is the celebration you attended? How did you “experience” it? Did you attend in person or watch it online?How does this celebration reflect the culture of origin? Explain the overall culture, the ideas, beliefs, and practices of the people. When did this celebration first begin? Why is it practiced? Has the cultural event changed since it began?Present a different cultural celebration that serves a similar purpose in another part of the world. Do the cultural celebrations have similarities in presentation (dancing, singing, decorations)? Explain how they are similar and how they differ.Is it possible the two cultures have influenced one another?If you have attended this event, would you like to go back? If you watched a video, would you like to attend it one day? What is it about this event that appeals to you?Attend (in person or online) a religious ritual of a culture that differs from your own. If you practice Christianity, for example, experience a ritual preformed by another religion, such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Shinto, or Taoism.Identify the religious ritual you attended. How did you “experience” it? Did you attend in person or watch it online?Describe the ritual and explain how it reflects the culture of origin. Consider the ideas, beliefs, and practices of the people.What is a brief history of this ritual? Has the cultural event changed since it began? Have modern ideas influenced how this ritual is practiced? Explain what may have been the one or more events that influenced this change? Has the ritual influenced similar rituals practiced by other cultures? Has it been influenced by other cultures?Identify one other ritual with similar intent from another part of the world. (If you chose a wedding, for example, choose another wedding for comparison.) What similarities does this religious ritual have to the ritual in another part of the world? Provide an example and explain how they are similar and how they differ.If you have attended this event, would you like to go back? If you watched a video instead of attending in person, would you like to attend it one day? What is it about this event that appeals to you?Experience a form of classical entertainment that is representative of a particular culture and holds meaning for that culture because of the ideas and beliefs it conveys. The type of entertainment you should look for will reflect a specific culture and have historical meaning, such as flamenco dancing, sitar concert, opera, or bagpipe performance.Identify the form of entertainment. How did you “experience” it? Did you attend in person or watch it online?Describe the entertainment as it reflects the culture of origin. Consider the ideas, beliefs, and practices of the people.What is the history of this entertainment? Consider the historical context, the events or opinions that surrounded the origination of this form of entertainment and the era in which it began. Has the cultural event changed since it began?Has this form of entertainment been influenced by other cultures? If so, explain. Has this form of entertainment influenced other cultures? If so, explain.What similarities does this form of entertainment have to another form of entertainment with similar historical significance in another part of the world? Provide an example and explain how they are similar and how they differ.