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Fall Prevention Videos

Evidence-Based Intervention

The evidence-based intervention is a patient-specific fall prevention video education provided to hospitalized adults. In all the studies attached, video-based education is intended to deliver custom and context-specific fall prevention messages that enhance patient comprehension, motivation, and interaction. Valieiny et al. (2023) showed that simulated and customized video education was much more effective in improving fall-related outcomes because it standardized the education; however, it could be viewed repeatedly. Similarly, Naseri et al. (2021) noted that personalized educational videos, together with facilitated discussion, enhanced patients’ ability and desire to participate in fall prevention activities. Hill et al. (2024) also underlined that patient-centered multimedia education is a more effective method to increase engagement and intention to act individually.

Patient Population

The patient group that is most likely to benefit from this intervention is the group of adults aged 45 years and above who are in hospitalized medical-surgical inpatient units. This group is at high risk of falls because of acute illness and decreased mobility, drug activities, and the hospital surroundings that are not familiar. Hospitalized older adults demonstrate that customized education is especially effective in cases of admission and discharge, when the risk of falls is the greatest (Valieiny et al., 2023; Naseri et al., 2021).

Outcomes of the Intervention

The primary intervention outcome is the increased desire to participate in fall prevention activities, which manifests itself in the higher level of awareness of the risk of falls, motivation to request help, and readiness to adhere to safety guidelines. Culturally sensitive education has been reported to enhance motivation, confidence, and willingness to implement fall prevention among nurses, which are significant behavior antecedents for change (Naseri et al., 2021; Hill et al., 2024).

Measures and Timing of Outcomes

The Ph.D. researchers assessed results at specific time points, not at certain time intervals like once every week. The Time One Falls Prevention Survey was utilized as a pre-intervention assessment tool. At Time Two, 18-32 hours after the initial survey, outcome data were obtained with the help of the Fall Perceptions Survey to evaluate patient engagement and intent regarding fall prevention. Moreover, nurses filled the Nurses Record Form at the close of a 12-hour shift and recorded patient engagement and mental alertness; nurses were not informed about the group assignment to eliminate bias. The research ended in 72 hours or earlier in case the patient was discharged, meaning that the results were assessed in a short and specific period of time rather than continuously measured over weeks.

References

Hill, A.-M., Francis-Coad, J., Vaz, S., Morris, M. E., Flicker, L., Weselman, T., & Hang, J. A. (2024). Implementing falls prevention patient education in hospitals – older peoples views on barriers and enablers. BMC Nursing, 23(1).

Naseri, C., McPhail, S. M., Morris, M. E., Haines, T. P., Etherton-Beer, C., Shorr, R., Flicker, L., Bulsara, M., Lee, D.-C. A., Francis-Coad, J., Waldron, N., & Hill, A.-M. (2021). Tailored Education Increased Capability and Motivation for Fall Prevention in Older People After Hospitalization. Frontiers in Public Health, 9, 683723.

Valieiny, Shahzad Pashaeypoor, Sarieh Poortaghi, & Sharifi, F. (2023). The effects of simulated video education about falling on falling rate and fear of falling among hospitalized elderly people: a randomized clinical trial. BMC Nursing, 22(1).

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Instructions After viewing the interaction in the Accreditation Visit media and answering the knowledge check quiz, you will write a 12-page reflection on what you observed. Your reflection should include the following: Identify 12 areas of non-compliance that would put the hospitals accreditation at risk. Identify the importance of a self-assessment in accreditation. Describe the preparation and behaviors needed for a successful accreditation visit, and how you would apply them to the discrepancies found in the scenario. Provide feedback on how you would handle the accreditation visit if you worked at the hospital.

Discussion Prompts:

• Describe the components of the healthcare delivery system, including public health services and public health nursing (CO 1, 2)
• Provide one example from your current or past nursing practice and how it relates to the care of clients in community-based settings (CO 1, 2)

Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Extending the vision

I need to do a discussion post here is the instructions and 2 peers and here are they response that i would like to respond to please state there names and do apa format to

Instructions It is anticipated that the initial discussion post should be in the range of 250-300 words. Response posts to peers have no minimum word requirement but must demonstrate topic knowledge and scholarly engagement with peers. Substantive content is imperative for all posts. All discussion prompt elements for the topic must be addressed. Please proofread your response carefully for grammar and spelling. Do not upload any attachments unless specified in the instructions. All posts should be supported by a minimum of one scholarly resource, ideally within the last 5 years. Journals and websites must be cited appropriately. Citations and references must adhere to APA format. Classroom Participation Students are expected to address the initial discussion question by Wednesday of each week. Participation in the discussion forum requires a minimum of three (3) substantive postings (this includes your initial post and posting to two peers) on three (3) different days. Substantive means that you add something new to the discussion supported with citation(s) and reference(s), you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers. Personal experience is appropriate for a substantive discussion, however should be correlated to the literature. All discussion boards will be evaluated utilizing rubric criterion inclusive of content, analysis, collaboration, writing and APA. If you fail to post an initial discussion or initial discussion is late, you will not receive points for content and analysis, you may however post to your peers for partial credit following the guidelines above. Initial Response Instructions: Read the following case study and answer the posed questions Case #1: A 64-year-old man presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain and distention, as well as constipation of 8 days duration. He denies vomiting, fever, diarrhea, or dysuria. Except for hypertension, he is otherwise healthy with no prior surgeries. His vital signs are normal except for a borderline pulse of 99 bpm. His physical examination is unremarkable except for his abdomen, which is large, rotund, and tympanitic. There is diffuse tenderness everywhere in the abdomen. What history would you want to obtain? What differential diagnoses would you consider? List and describe the specific diagnostic tests you might order to determine cause of his concern? Case #2: Kyle is a 58-year-old man who is experiencing lower abdominal discomfort nausea and diarrhea lasting 2 days. He thought he had eaten something that disturbed his stomach but since this has lasted so long, he is afraid its something serious. As you obtain a history from this patient what differential diagnoses are you considering. Give rational for your choices. Discuss the pathophysiologic relationship between nausea and vomiting? Cite current research findings, national guidelines, and expert opinions and controversies found in the medical and nursing literature to support your position and suggestions. Responses need to address all components of the question, demonstrate critical thinking and analysis, and include peer reviewed journal evidence to support the students position. Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Purpose: The purpose of this assignment is to introduce Mills Sociological Imagination as well as to describe a personal situation that you select to serve as the main topic of the Sociological Imagination essay that you will submit in week 10. The topic is left to your discretion and is preferably a situation that stands out in your life, or about which you can write 4-6 pages.

This assignment is the first step to the essay that you will work to complete throughout the term. You are required to submit only the Introduction part, and should have the following:

C.W. Mills’s concept of the sociological imagination is a foundational framework in understanding the intricate connections between personal troubles and public issues, enabling individuals to grasp the broader historical and social forces that shape their lives (Mills, 1959). This paper will employ Mills’s analytical lens to explore the personal experience of navigating career uncertainty immediately following university graduation, specifically the prolonged period of underemployment despite holding a relevant degree. By examining this individual struggle through the sociological imagination, we can transcend a purely personal narrative and connect it to wider societal patterns and structural constraints. To facilitate this analysis, sociological concepts will be drawn from three key chapters: “Social Class and Inequality” to understand the stratification systems influencing job market access, “Education and Society” to critically assess the role of higher education in preparing individuals for the workforce, and “Work and the Economy” to analyze the contemporary economic landscape and its impact on graduate employment. Furthermore, conflict theory will serve as the primary sociological theory to interpret this situation, highlighting the power dynamics, resource competition, and systemic inequalities that contribute to discrepancies in career opportunities and outcomes (Macionis, 2021). This theoretical approach will illuminate how structural disadvantages, rather than individual failings, significantly influence post-graduation career trajectories.

Introduction: Write a paragraph introducing C.W. Millss Sociological Imagination and give a general overview of how youll be applying it to the personal situation that you will discuss in your paper. To do this, first, describe sociological imagination. Then, clearly specify your topic by providing a brief description (1-2 sentences) of the personal situation that you have selected. Next, identify three chapters that will be utilized to draw sociological concepts from that you will use to analyze your personal situation. Lastly, identify one sociological theory from the text that you will use to analyze your personal situation (e.g., conflict theory or symbolic interactionism).

Use APA format throughout the paper including for the Title page, and references and in-text citations.