Discussion: Benchmark-Human Experience Across the Health-Illness Continuum
Discussion: Benchmark-Human Experience Across the Health-Illness Continuum
Assessment Description
Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000-word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum. Include the following:
Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients.
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Explain how understanding the health-illness continuum enables you, as a health care provider, to better promote the value and dignity of individuals or groups and to serve others in ways that promote human flourishing and are consistent with the Christian worldview.
Reflect on your overall state of health. Discuss what behaviors support or detract from your health and well-being. Explain where you currently fall on the health-illness continuum.
Discuss the options and resources available to you to help you move toward wellness on the health-illness spectrum. Describe how these would assist in moving you toward wellness (managing a chronic disease, recovering from an illness, self-actualization, etc.).
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Benchmark Information
This benchmark assesses the following programmatic competency:
RN-BSN
5.3: Understand the human experience across the health-illness continuum.
Benchmark – Human Experience Across the Health-Illness Continuum – Rubric
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Rubric Criteria
Total110 points
Criterion
1. Unsatisfactory
2. Insufficient
3. Approaching
4. Acceptable
5. Target
Importance of Health-Illness Continuum to Health and Patient Care (B)
A discussion on the importance of the health-illness continuum in relation to health and the human experience in patient care is presented. (C5.3)
0 points
A discussion on the health-illness continuum, including why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients, is omitted and inaccurate.
16.5 points
A discussion on the health-illness continuum, including why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients, lacks detail or is incomplete.
17.38 points
A discussion on the health-illness continuum, including why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients, is present.
19.58 points
A detailed discussion on the health-illness continuum, including why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients, is present.
22 points
A thorough and accurate discussion on the health-illness continuum, including why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients, is present.
Relation of Human-Illness Continuum to Value, Dignity, and Promotion of Human Flourishing
An explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and flourishing of patients is presented.
0 points
An explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and flourishing of patients is not presented.
16.5 points
A partial explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and flourishing of patients is presented, but the connection is tenuous and key elements are omitted, incomplete, or left unexplained.
17.38 points
A general explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and flourishing of patients is presented. There are some inaccuracies, and more information or rationale is needed to support the response.
19.58 points
An explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and flourishing of patients is presented. The explanation demonstrates that the health care provider does play a role in promoting human flourishing, but some additional rationale is needed for clarity.
22 points
A thorough explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and flourishing of patients is logically and convincingly presented. The explanation draws clear connections between the role of the health care provider and the promotion of human flourishing. Strong rationale is offered for support.
Refection on Personal State of Health and the Health-Illness Continuum
A reflection of personal state of health is provided.
0 points
Reflection on personal overall state of health is omitted.
12.38 points
A partial summary of personal overall state of health is included. The summary is not informative. Behaviors supporting or detracting from health and well-being are omitted or incomplete.
13.04 points
A general discussion of personal overall state of health is included. Overall the discussion demonstrates some insight into some behaviors supporting or detracting from health and well-being. The author does not clearly establish where personal health falls on the health-illness continuum.
14.69 points
A discussion of personal state of health is included. The discussion demonstrates personal insight into overall behaviors supporting or detracting from health and well-being. The author establishes where personal health falls on the health-illness continuum.
16.5 points
A well-developed discussion of personal state of health is included. The discussion demonstrates strong personal insight into behaviors supporting or detracting from health and well-being. The author clearly establishes where personal health falls on the health-illness continuum.
Resources Supporting Wellness
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Options and resources available that would help the author move toward wellness on the health-illness continuum are presented.
0 points
Options and resources available to help the author move toward wellness on the health-illness continuum are omitted.
12.38 points
Partial options and resources available that would help the author move toward wellness on the health-illness continuum are presented. It is unclear how this will assist in moving the author toward wellness.
13.04 points
General options and resources available that would help the author move toward wellness on the health-illness continuum are presented. More information is needed to establish how this will assist in moving the author toward wellness.
14.69 points
Options and resources available that would reasonably help the author move toward wellness on the health-illness continuum are presented. The author establishes how these resources will assist in moving toward wellness.
16.5 points
Options and resources available that would be extremely helpful to help the author move toward wellness on the health-illness continuum are presented. The author clearly establishes how these will assist in moving toward wellness. Insight into wellness as it pertains to the health illness continuum is demonstrated.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
5.78 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended audience.
6.08 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
6.85 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
7.7 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
Development, Structure, and Conclusion
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
5.78 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
6.08 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
6.85 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
7.7 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
Evidence
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
4.95 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.
5.21 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
5.87 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
6.6 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
Mechanics of Writing
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
4.95 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
5.21 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
5.87 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
6.6 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
Format/Documentation
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
3.3 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident.
3.48 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
3.92 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
4.4 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.