(SOLUTION) NR601 Week 1: Discussion Board – Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

Purpose 

The purpose of this assignment is to review the components of the comprehensive geriatric assessment  

Activity Learning Outcomes 

Through this discussion, the student will demonstrate the ability to: 

  1. Discuss components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) (CO1, 5, 7)
  2. Evaluate screening tools used as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.4) (CO 1, 7)  

Total Points Possible:

60 points

Requirements: 

Step 1:  

Review the assigned topics which are listed by student number. For example, if your student number is 2 you will discuss the functional health domain and then respond to a classmate who has posted on the psychological health domain.

Your student number:   Your assessment domain  Your peer response domain 
1, 5 and 9 Physical health   Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures 
2, 6 and 10
 Functional health   Psychological health 
3 and 7  Psychological health   Functional health 
4 and 8   Socioenvironmental health & quality of life measures   Physical health 

Step 2:

For your assigned assessment domain: 

  1. Provide a brief 3-5 sentence summary of the components of the domain assessment* 
  2. Choose a screening tool which is appropriate for your domain. Explain the screening tool purpose, components and scoring technique*  
  3. Provide 2 references in APA format beneath the table which support your work.  You may use the textbook. The second reference must be a scholarly source.  

*All responses must be your work, in your own words. 

 Your table should look like the following: 

Comprehensive Geriatric  

Assessment  
Domain  Dimensions of assessment  Screening tool related to the domain(s)  
     
References:    

 

Step 3:

Paste table inside the discussion board post. Do not attach as a document. 

Step 4:

Respond to a peer’s post. Your assigned response to a peer requirement is listed within the assignment table.

Peer response will include:

  • Compares peer domain to student’s assigned assessment domain, noting similarities and differences* 
  • Peer review: discuss how your assigned peer’s screening tool can be applicable in your own future practice*  

 *All responses must be your work, in your own words.

 

DISCUSSION CONTENT 
Category  Points  %  Description 
Assessment of Knowledge: 

Assessment Domain 

 

 18  30 
  1.  Provides a brief 3-5 sentence summary of the assigned domain components. 
  2. Domain summary includes description of each component. 
  3. Selects a domain appropriate screening tool.  
  4. Explains the purpose, components and scoring technique of the screening tool.   
Support from Evidence Based practice   18  30 
  1. Discussion post is supported with a minimum of one appropriate, scholarly source in addition to the textbook AND 
  2. Sources are published within the last 5 years AND 
  3. A reference list is provided with in-text citations that match the discussion content AND 
  4. Peer response is supported with a minimum of one appropriate, scholarly source in addition to the textbook 

 
Peer response   12  20 
  1.  Compares peer domain to student’s assigned assessment domain 
  2. Comparison includes similarities and differences to student’s assigned domain 
  3. Comparison includes differences to student’s assigned domain 
  4. Discusses how the peer’s screening tool can be applicable in the student’s own future practice 

(4 critical elements) 

 

 
  48  80%  Total CONTENT Points= 48 pts 
DISCUSSION FORMAT 
Category  Points  %  Description 
Organization  6  10  Assignment table pasted within the discussion board post. Student presents the assigned domain.  

Peer response clearly states the name of the screening tool being reviewed and is presented in a logical format. 

 
Grammar, Syntax, Spelling & Punctuation  6  10  Student presents information in an organized manner, using clear and concise language. 

There are no APA, grammar, spelling, syntax or punctuation errors 
  12  20%  Total FORMAT Points= 12 pts 
      DISCUSSION TOTAL= 60 points 

SOLUTION

Domain Dimensions of assessment Screening tool related to the domain(s) 
 Socioenvironmental health and life quality of life measures When performing an assessment on the geriatric population the overall wellbeing including physical, mental, and emotional status must be taken with serious considerations.

Quality of life and health in this patient population is based on the abilities to function independently, being disease-free, having a positive perspective of aging as part of life with a support system and safe environment. (Seah.,2019)

 

 

 

 

  Self-Rated Health (SRH) as assessed by a single-item measure is an independent predictor of health outcomes.

This tool has been used for quite a few years and is known for its high efficacy and low cost. (Assari.,2016)

A poor SRH has the ability to predict the medical condition, healthcare use, and other aspects of morbidity such as quality of life, physical functioning, and mortality risk predictor. (Assari.,2016)

 

 

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