Case study (Pediatrics) Acute Otitis media Pediatric Case Study Project: The obj

Case study (Pediatrics)
Acute Otitis media
Pediatric Case Study Project: The objective of this case study assignment is to enhance your application of the clinical decision-making skills essential in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of pediatric clients with common acute and stable chronic health conditions. Instructions:
Students will complete ONE pediatric case study for this course.
Select one pediatric client with a common acute health condition that you encountered in the clinical practicum or a pediatric health condition of interest. Students may not select the same type of clinical case or health problem.
Write a comprehensive case study that includes: the case presentation/introduction
disease pathology
epidemiological data
nursing and medical diagnosis with a comprehensive plan of care.
Application of a nursing theoretical or conceptual framework and evidence-based practice is required.
Select resources that include journal articles, textbooks, websites, and/or new articles. All resources and references must be current (published within the past 5 years).
The emphasis of your case study should be on pathophysiology, health assessment, medical management, and evidence-based practice.
The case study should be outlined as follows:
• Introduction/Overview of Health Problem
• Epidemiology, Incidence and Prevalence
• Pathophysiology
• Discussion and Application of the Nursing Theory or Conceptual Framework
• Presentation of Case Study
• General client demographic data: Client initials, age, gender, race, and culture
• Subjective data
• Objective data
• Assessment: Medical diagnosis
• Plan- Treatment plan should include evidence-based practice interventions:
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Additional laboratory and/or diagnostic tests Pharmaceuticals
Specific theories
Referrals
Patient education Follow-up care
• Summary and conclusion
This assignment will be graded based on the Department of Nursing (DON) Evaluation of
Scholarly Papers. Please refer to this document for details of grading criteria.
You are required to use APA format. Do not exceed 10 pages (including the title page and
reference page). The pediatric case study project is worth 20% of your course grade.
XIV. Evaluation of Scholarly Paper Rubric: Department of Nursing Evaluation of Scholarly Papers:
CRITERIA
Value %
% Earned
COMMENTS
Content and Thought
1. The content of the scholarly paper is an indicator of the thought processes used by the student in the development and execution of the assignment.
2. The indicators of these processes are:
3. Uses relevant references.
4. Addresses all components of assigned criteria.
5. Synthesizes information.
6. Applies theories and concepts.
7. Uses logical reasoning and correct inductive or
deductive reasoning.
60
Organization Structure
1. Includes purpose in introduction.
2. Paper is logically arranged with introduction, body, and summary.
3. Subsections and paragraphs reflect the main idea.
4. Transitions occur between thoughts.
15
Literacy and Style
1. Uses professional vocabulary.
2. Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
3. Maintains economy of expression.
15
APA
1. Title page is correct.
2. Page numbering is accurate.
3. Page header is appropriate.
4. Citation of references in text is correct.
a. Direct quotes
b. Paraphrasing
5. Reference list follows APA format.
a. Citations in text are included on reference list
b. Reference list citations are included in text
10
Final Grade
100