Therapeutic modality or healthcare technology

 

 

• The chosen therapeutic modality or healthcare technology meets one of the following criteria:
o Has been introduced recently at the bedside for care of the complex adult patient.
o Is a non-traditional modality for very ill patients in special circumstances.
o Is being used in a new way to treat a patient with complex needs.
o Requires specific training above and beyond general entry-level nursing education.
• Introduce the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology
• Name the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
b. Explanation and Background
• Include a clear description of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Discuss how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology works.
• Describe the patient population it is used for.
• Include medication, safety, and cost considerations as applicable.
c. Risks and Benefits
• Describe how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology can benefit the patient.
• Discuss ways to promote positive outcomes.
• Explain the complications that may arise.
• Discuss considerations for preventing complications.
d. Interdisciplinary team’s Roles and Responsibilities
• Identify all interdisciplinary team members caring for the patient, such as respiratory therapy, assistive personnel, providers, case managers, clinical nurse specialists, and researchers.
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the healthcare team that is involved in the use of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the patient.
e. Nursing Scope of Practice
• Discuss the knowledge needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Describe skills needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
• Discuss attitudes needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
f. Patient Education
• Describe the information to be taught to the patient and/or family.
• Discuss how information will be taught.
• Explain how the effectiveness of the teaching will be evaluated.
g. Conclusion

 

Therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.

  1. Provide patient and family centered nursing care to adults with complex health needs using theories and principles
    of nursing and related disciplines. (PO 1)
  2. Initiate the use of appropriate resources in direct care responsibilities within complex adult health situations. (PO 2)
  3. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication and relationship skills in family centered nursing care to adults
    with complex health needs. (PO 3)
  4. Demonstrate effective clinical decision making based on critical thinking skills and legal, ethical, and professional
    standards and principles when caring for patients and families with complex adult health needs. (POs 4 and 6)
  5. Implement a plan of care for continued personal, professional, and educational development related to nursing
    practice with complex adult health situations. (PO 5)
  6. Use evidence including research findings from nursing and related disciplines to answer clinical questions related to
    nursing care of patients with complex adult health needs. (PO 8)
    Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to
    this assignment.
    Total points possible: 100 points
    Preparing the assignment
    Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment. Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
    1) Choose a therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
    2) Examples of a therapeutic modality include Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation, Automatic rotating pronation
    beds, right and/or left ventricular assist devices, nontraditional ventilator modes