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Week 5 Case Study Paper (Signature Assignment)

Investigate one of the following disease processes: COPD, metabolic syndrome, hepatitis C, or

chronic kidney disease.

1. Analyze and describe the pathophysiology of the disease process and discuss the

evidence-based pharmacological treatments in your state and how they affect

management of the disease in your community. (3/4 – 1 page)

2. Discuss the clinical guidelines for assessment, diagnosis, and patient education for the

disease process. (3/4 – 1 page)

3. Analyze how the disease process affects patients, families, and populations in

communities. (3/4 – 1 page)

4. Discuss briefly three strategies you could use to implement best practices for managing

disease in your current healthcare organization. (3/4 – 1 page)

The body of your paper needs to be 3-4 pages long. This does NOT include the title page and

reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted. You must

reference a minimum of two (2) scholarly sources in your paper and reference national

guidelines.

NURS_663A_DE - Case Study Paper Rubric

NURS_663A_DE - Case Study Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Case Review

27 to >24.84 pts Accomplished Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the topic(s) and issue(s). Provides a rich and detailed explanation to the questions. Description leaves the reader with a “holistic” picture of the patient’s history, diagnosis, management, treatment, and/or education.

27 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Analysis of Findings

34 to >31.28 pts Accomplished Provides an in- depth, critical analysis of case study activity findings together with appropriate literature. Student insightfully and appropriately connects findings to specific clinical concepts, using carefully selected quotes, principles, and/or theories cited from course readings.

34 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Application and Evaluation

34 to >31.28 pts Accomplished Consistently Illuminates knowledge and insights to be gained from case study. Discusses specific ways reader can use “lessons learned” in future clinical practices, outlining specific concrete action steps he/she recommends.

34 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization

15 to >13.8 pts Accomplished Presents ideas thoughtfully and in-depth. Ideas are coherently and logically organized. Has an effective writing style, marked by language that is free from errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to Learning Outcome Evidence- based Research

15 to >13.8 pts Accomplished Supplements case study with relevant and appropriate research into the present case study; clearly and thoroughly documents all sources of information.

15 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome APA and Mechanics

15 to >13.8 pts Accomplished The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

15 pts

Total Points: 140