The Purpose Of This Assignment Is To Demonstrate The Skills

The Purpose Of This Assignment Is To Demonstrate The Skills Of The Pro

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate the skills of the professional nurse as an educator. You are to prepare a guide that will serve as a handout to assist a specific patient that you identify. Your guide or handout should help this patient find and evaluate a reliable mobile health, or mHealth application (app) that is already developed. This may be related to the patient's disease process or diagnosis, or may be an app that can help a patient maintain or improve good health, and prevent illness.

You will develop the guide using Microsoft PowerPoint. PowerPoint is a versatile application that lets you design slideshows and handouts. For this assignment, you will be using PowerPoint to create a guide or handout that you may print and give to patients and families.

You are required to cite your source(s) as it relates to your application slide. Other citations are permitted, but this is not a requirement for the assignment.

Title slide (first slide): Include a title slide with your name and the title of the presentation.

Scenario Slide (one slide): This slide should include a brief scenario, then identify a patient who is experiencing a specific disease process or diagnosis who would benefit from an already developed and reliable mHealth app. Or it could identify a person who is currently healthy and would like to maintain or improve health and prevent illness. Be sure to include the nurse's assessment of the patient's learning needs and readiness to learn. Be specific. Example: Scenario for Ms. Ellis Jane Doe (your name here). Jennifer Ellis, a 62-year-old African American woman, has been recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD). She has been prescribed several medications she must take every day. The nephrologist has stressed the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle to slow or stop the progression of CKD. She is interested in ways in which she can better track her health and make healthier choices. She is a high school graduate and iPhone user, mostly to send text messages to family and friends. She is eager to learn how to use an app that can help her manage her CKD.

Prepare the following slides as if you are presenting them to the patient:

  • mHealth application slide (one to three slides): Identify a developed and reliable mHealth app that could benefit the patient. Describe the app, including the following:
    • Name
    • Purpose
    • Intended audience
    • Mobile device(s) upon which it will operate
    • Where to download or obtain it (include a working link if it is to be downloaded from a website)
    • Any other information you believe would be pertinent to this situation

    Be sure to cite all sources you use.

  • Teaching slides (one to three slides): Prepare slides that contain important points about the app that you want to teach to the patient, such as how to use the app safely and effectively (including how to interpret and act on the information that is provided).
  • Evaluation slide (one to three slides): Describe how you would determine the success of the patient's use of this app. For example, include ways to evaluate the effectiveness of the teaching plan that are a good fit for the type of app or focus on specific ways that this app benefits the patient's health and wellness.
  • References (last slide): List any references for sources that were used or cited in the presentation.

Writing and design: There should be no spelling or grammatical errors. Writing is concise and clear. Avoid words that the patient may not understand. Slides are visually appealing, incorporating graphics, photographs, colors, and themes.

Review the section on Academic Integrity Policy found in the RNBSN Policies. All work must be original (in your own words) unless properly cited.

Paper For Above instruction

Introduction

Effective patient education is a cornerstone of nursing practice, especially in the digital age where mobile health (mHealth) applications play a vital role in managing health and disease. As nurses, our role involves not only delivering care but also guiding patients in utilizing reliable health technology that enhances their self-management skills. This paper narrates the development of a patient-centered educational guide using PowerPoint, aimed at assisting a hypothetical patient, Jennifer Ellis, a 62-year-old woman recently diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD), to evaluate and effectively use a specific mHealth app to support her health management.

Scenario and Nursing Assessment

Jennifer Ellis is a high school graduate and an iPhone user, primarily for communication. Her recent diagnosis of CKD requires vigilant management of medications, dietary restrictions, fluid intake, and regular health monitoring. During assessment, her nurse identified her eagerness to learn and her comfort with using mobile technology. The nurse recognized her knowledge gap regarding CKD management tools and her readiness to adopt technology that could aid her in monitoring her condition. Her health literacy level and comfort with smartphones positioned her well for engagement with mobile health apps, provided the information is communicated clearly and supported by active demonstrations.

Selection and Description of the mHealth Application

The chosen app for Jennifer is "MyKidneyHealth," designed specifically for CKD management, aiming to empower patients through tracking of symptoms, medication adherence, dietary management, and appointment scheduling. The app's purpose is to simplify disease management, enhance compliance, and foster early detection of complications. Its target audience is CKD patients seeking user-friendly tools to assist with disease self-management. "MyKidneyHealth" operates on iOS and Android devices, making it accessible to a broad demographic. It is available for download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with links as follows:

- MyKidneyHealth on Apple App Store

- MyKidneyHealth on Google Play

The app features secure login, customizable reminders, educational materials, and a symptom diary. Its design prioritizes simplicity, with large icons and straightforward navigation, tailored for users with varying levels of technological proficiency.

Educational Content and Safe Use of the App

To facilitate proper use, the teaching slides will include instructions on creating a secure account, setting medication reminders, recording symptoms accurately, and interpreting alerts for potential issues like abnormal blood pressure or fluid retention. Emphasis will be placed on verifying the data's accuracy, not sharing login credentials, and understanding when to seek medical advice based on app alerts. The importance of regular updates and backing up data will also be highlighted to ensure continuous service and data security.

Evaluation Strategy

Success in using "MyKidneyHealth" will be evaluated through a combination of self-reported adherence, understanding, and health outcomes. Follow-up assessments can include patient interviews, reviewing app usage logs if available, and tracking clinical indicators such as blood pressure, weight, and laboratory results over time. Discussions during follow-up visits will gauge the patient's confidence in using the app and its impact on her disease management and quality of life. Additionally, employing patient satisfaction surveys can provide insights into usability and perceived benefits.

Conclusion

By providing Jennifer with a comprehensive, easy-to-understand educational guide, nurses can empower her to effectively adopt and use the "MyKidneyHealth" app. This approach supports personalized care, enhances the patient’s engagement, and promotes optimal health outcomes in CKD management. The integration of technology in nursing education exemplifies innovative strategies to meet patient needs and improve healthcare delivery.

References

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  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (2020). Mobile medical applications: Key definitions and considerations. https://www.fda.gov
  • World Health Organization. (2019). Mobile health: New horizons for health through mobile technologies. https://www.who.int
  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2021). CKD management and technology. https://www.niddk.nih.gov
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