Requirements:

If the student cannot attend the Intensive review, they will write an evidence-based management (EBM) paper.

Choose to write an evidence-based management review paper on each of the weekly systems with current national guidelines, discuss what they are and if any contradicting guidelines. 

• Pick two diseases from each of the following systems: HEENT, Pulmonary, Hematology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Urology and STDs, pregnancy, mens health, psychiatry, and pediatric growth and development topics are required.
• Pick two health promotion areas, from either pediatrics, womens health, mens health, or issues in aging.
• Outline two diseases topic from each area noting the following: Name of the disease/promotion area, definition, brief pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, current guidelines for diagnosis (i.e. laboratory testing, signs alone, etc.), and current treatment standards.
• Outline the two health promotion areas noting risk factors to precipitate needing the health promotion measure (if any) and current guidelines for screening and/or implementation of the health promotion measure.
• Note if there are conflicting guidelines on any of the above areas (disease or health promotion). For example certain bodies differ on recommendations for self-breast exam.
• Then write a brief case at the end of each disease highlighting the patient with classic signs of the disease in subjective and objective data. *For health promotion, outline a case history and physical where the patient meets the criteria for that health promotion.
• Topic areas should be chosen based on weakest areas of knowledge for students by reviewing their APEA exam results, and the AANP certification exam blueprint (found on the internet).

Preparing the Paper:

1. Paper must be at least 30 pages and is not to exceed 50 pages. Must be APA 6th ed. With title page and have at least 10 references from peer reviewed sources. Please use headings to delineate both system areas and each disease/health promotion portion of each area.
2. This paper will be graded on the quality of the information, inclusion of evidence-based scholarly resources, use of citations, use of Standard English grammar, and organization based on the required components (see the paper headings and content details below).
3. Submit to the appropriate location in Canvas by Wednesday 11:59 p.m. MT at the end of Week 8.
4. Create this assignment using Microsoft (MS) Word. You can tell that the document is saved as a MS Word document because it will end in “.docx.”
5. APA format (6th edition) is required in this assignment for all parts. Include title page and reference page. See the APA manual for details regarding proper citation. See program resources “Guidelines for Writing Professional Papers” for further clarification.
6. Use “Turn it In”, the similarity match less than 24%, if quoting be sure to use APA format as well. Copying and pasting any material are never acceptable even if cited. Work must be original and written by the student. Do not use or rewrite any previous assignments as this is self-plagiarism.

Paper is organized via guidelines. Headers and clarity in each area are noted.

20.0 ptsHeaders are present and appropriate. Contains all elements. Outstanding organization.

18.0 ptsPaper is organized. Headers not appropriate level. Contains all elements.

16.0 ptsPaper is without headers. Otherwise organized. May be missing one element.

8.0 ptsMissing more than one element or contains no headers.

0.0 ptsNot organized. Without headers. Missing more than one element.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAll noted systems have two diseases outlined as noted above, correctly completed. Information is current and accurate.

50.0 ptsOutstanding work on all elements. Two diseases for each of the 14 areas/system with excellent review, in students own words, appropriate, and complete.

44.0 ptsAll elements are present, but information lacking in some areas. Overall, well written and comprehensive. Only minor areas left out

40.0 ptsMay be missing a disease or element or information is incomplete.

19.0 ptsMissing more than one system or more than one disease in more than one area. Information not complete nor in students own words

0.0 ptsLarge areas missing in information.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTwo health promotion areas are noted and include risk factors (if appropriate), description of the health promotion, at what age/timeframe/gender the health promotion should occur, and any conflicting guidelines if appropriate.

50.0 ptsOutstanding work on all elements. Two health promotion areas with all elements and with excellent review, in students own words, appropriate, complete.

44.0 ptsAll elements are present, but information lacking in some areas. Overall, well written and comprehensive. Only minor areas left out.

40.0 ptsMay be missing some information from a health promotion area or information incomplete.

19.0 ptsMissing one health promotion area and/or more than one area under a noted health promotion without information (i.e. missing risk factors and target audience).

0.0 ptsLarge areas missing in information.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAll diseases and health promotion areas have a brief case presenting only the subjective and objective information on a patient that demonstrates understanding of disease presentation or health promotion area needed.

50.0 ptsOutstanding work on all elements. All areas of disease and health promotion have a brief case. Good summary, subjective and objective data clearly show elements of the disease or health promotion area.

44.0 ptsAll cases present, but minor information lacking in some areas. Overall, well written and comprehensive. Only minor areas left out

40.0 ptsMay be missing a case or major sign/symptom needed to define that case.

19.0 ptsMissing more than one case or more than one major identifying sign or symptom of a disease. Information not complete nor in students own words

0.0 ptsLarge areas missing in information.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

10.0 ptsSuccinct and clear overview with conclusion of learning statement. Contains all elements. Outstanding organization.

9.0 ptsClear overview with conclusion statement. Contains all elements.

8.0 ptsSomewhat overview of the paper. May be missing one element.

4.0 ptsMissing more than one element or wordy without clear conclusion.

0.0 ptsNot organized. Without an overview of the paper and no clear conclusion of learning

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics of writing, APA Format Title and reference page formatted correctly. In-text citations correctly done. Grammar and wording is sound.

20.0 ptsAPA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation are accurate, or with zero to one errors.

18.0 ptsTwo to four errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.

16.0 ptsFive to seven errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.

8.0 ptsEight to nine errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and syntax noted.

0.0 ptsContains ten or greater errors in APA format, grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.