Consumer Health Information

 

“Better Information. Better Health.” —WebMD

 
 

“Trusted Health Information for You.” —MedlinePlus

 
 

Popular health information websites (such as the ones noted above) have consumers logging on to acquire health information. Yet, research shows that many of today’s consumers need assistance searching for information as well as understanding and applying it. Lack of technological expertise, low levels of health literacy, and an inability to distinguish relevant facts are just some of the documented challenges.
 

As you work through this Discussion, keep in mind that health literacy does not merely imply access to information, but also the capacity to process that information to make informed decisions. In this Discussion, be sure to conceptualize nursing’s roles and responsibilities in assisting patients with web-based information.
 

References:

 WebMD. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/
 

MedlinePlus. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
 

To prepare:

• With      the information from the Learning Resources in mind (see below), consider      the amount and types of health information available to consumers online.
• Reflect      on the patients you have encountered in your practice, and consider their      health literacy and use of online information.
• Evaluate      strategies you could use to educate and assist your patients to      appropriately use health information found on the web.

By tomorrow Wednesday 10/18/17 by 5pm, write a minimum of 550 words in APA format with at least 3 references from the list of Required Readings below. Include the level one headings as numbered (1 & 2) below:

 

post a cohesive response that addresses the following:

1) Synthesize your previous experiences with consumer health literacy in your practice setting.

2) Formulate strategies that you could use to assist patients in interpreting and applying online health information going forward. Include strategies for those patients that overuse medical websites or regularly misinterpret medical information found online.

Required Readings

Course Text: American Nurses Association. (2008). Nursing informatics: Scope and standards of practice. Silver Spring, MD: Author.

Chapter 16, “Personal Health Record: Managing Personal Health”

This chapter provides an in-depth look at consumer expectations, as well as barriers and innovations that are driving the policies of electronic personal health records.

Adams, S. A. (2010). Blog-based applications and health information: Two case studies that illustrate important questions for Consumer Health Informatics (CHI) research. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 79(6), e89–e96./p>

The author examines existing literature to evaluate the impact that Web 2.0 technologies have on health management.

Keselman, A., Logan, R., Arnott Smith, C., Leroy, G., & Zeng-Treitler, Q. (2008). Developing informatics tools and strategies for consumer-centered health communication. Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association, 15(4), 473–483.

A detailed analysis of present and future barriers found in managing e-health informational resources and consumer communications is given in this article.

Lewis, D. (2007). Evolution of consumer health informatics [Editorial]. CIN: Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 25(6), 316.

This article gives a brief overview of the Internet’s role in expanding health care’s consumer network.

Misra, R., Mark, J. H., Khan, S., & Kukafka, R. (2010). Using design principles to foster understanding of complex health concepts in consumer informatics tools. AMIA 2010 Symposium Proceedings, 492-496./p>

The researchers in this qualitative study examine the effectiveness that a decision support tool, Tailored Lifestyle Conversations (TLC), has on patients’ ability to comprehend presented information.

Pak, R., Price, M. M., & Thatcher, J. (2009). Age-sensitive design of online health information: Comparative usability study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 11(4), e45.

The authors of this study analyze the usability results of tag-based systems vs. hierarchal informational systems on two different age groups to determine which design allows for more efficient means of information assembly.

Powell, J., Inglis, N., Ronnie, J., & Large, S. (2011). The characteristics and motivations of online health information seekers: Cross-sectional survey and qualitative interview study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 13(1), e20.

View excerpts from the online questionnaires and follow-up interviews used in this study to identify common themes around motivation, challenges, strategies, and benefits regarding individuals’ use of the Internet to gather health information.

Health on the Net Foundation. (2011).

Retrieved from http://www.hon.ch/ 

Health on the Net Foundation provides consumers with navigation safety tips and the ability to search only those websites that adhere to the credibility standards of the HONcode.

The PEW Charitable Trusts. (2011). Health.

Retrieved from http://www.pewtrusts.org/our_work_category.aspx?id=184 

At this website you can find information about the consumer-centered health initiatives that the PEW group is working to challenge and improve.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. (2011). Publications and research. Retrieved from http://www.rwjf.org/en/research-publications.html 

Use this website to view a wide variety of research-driven publications with topics ranging from obesity to medical malpractice.

 

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In this written assignment, identify one specific contemporary issue or trend that you are interested in learning more about. Choose from the categories below. For example you might want to learn more about why it is more difficult for some groups to receive care than others, which would fall under Client Access to Care. Or, you might want to compare nursing practice in the U.S. with how nurses practice in Japan, which would fall under the category of Global Healthcare and Nursing.

• Global Healthcare and Nursing
• Healthcare Reform
• U.S. Healthcare Financing
• Nursing’s Role in the U.S. Healthcare System
• Integrative Healthcare
• Nursing Leadership and Management
• Nursing Education
• Nursing Practice
• Nursing Professionalism
• Advancing Nursing as a Profession
• Client Access to Care
• Delivering Client Care
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork and Collaboration
• Ethical Practices in Healthcare
• Quality and Safety in Healthcare Delivery
• Health/Nursing Informatics

Once the issue or trend is identified, find five important/significant facts about it, substantiated by an evidence-based article or reference. Include the article or references in your submission.

 

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Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 1000word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy)and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:

1.  Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.

2.  Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient.

3.  Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.

4.  Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented. 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style, NO PLAGIARISM, 5 APA REFRENCES WITHIN THE LAST 5 YEARS.

 

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ASSESSMENT Brief (specific)

Summative (final) assessment comprises of a 4,000 words (3 parts): 

Part 1 (1,000 words) – historical concepts

Using two examples, critically analyse historical and contemporary approaches to mental health. 

Discuss one example of socio-economic influences on mental health 

Part 2 – Case study (specific) (2,000words)

Select one of the case studies provided Place this in the appendix in your assessment).

· Analyse the case study, and identify a possible diagnosis from the description provided, justifying reasons for selecting the type of mental health problem. Link with available literature. 

· Discuss the possible forms of treatment and intervention and how the person can be supported, taking into considerations the available mental health services in the U.K.. 

· Discuss the implications of this diagnosis for the person concerned, including any potential risks.

· Critically reflect on how current policy and legislation would define best practice to meet the holistic needs of this service user.

Part 3 – Reflection (1,000 words)

Using Gibbs’ Model, reflect on how the case study you have discussed could develop and inform your practice when working and /or caring for individuals with mental health issues. What have you learned from undertaking this case study?

Specific Assessment Criteria:

(Please note that the General Assessment Criteria will also apply. Please see section 15)

Secondary Research Level HE6 – it is expected that your reference list will contain 15-20 relevant sources. As a MINIMUM the reference list should include 3 refereed academic journal articles and 5 academic books.

 

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