Select one health concern and a patient population that aligns with your practicum setting. Examples include: ·        Risk of post stroke depression in older adults who have suffered an ischemic stroke

Format

·        Create an infographic that visually represents your care coordination plan.

·        Create the infographic using a PowerPoint infographic template.

·        Use clear and concise language.

·        Include relevant icons, graphics, and colors to enhance readability. 

1.     Select one health concern and a patient population that aligns with your practicum setting. Examples include:

·        Risk of post stroke depression in older adults who have suffered an ischemic stroke

2.     Analyze your selected health concern and the associated best practices for health improvement.

·        Address the following content elements in your analysis:

o   Best practices: Summarize evidence-based best practices related to the chosen healthcare problem.

o   Physical considerations: Address physical aspects of care (for example, medications, treatments, or monitoring).

o   Psychosocial considerations: Consider mental health, emotional support, and patient coping strategies.

o   Cultural considerations: Recognize cultural diversity and tailor care accordingly.

·        Cite supporting evidence for best practices.

3.     Describe two specific SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound) goals that should be established to address the healthcare problem and the evidence to support those goals.

·        Include physical, psychosocial, and cultural considerations of your specific patient population.

·        Discuss your SMART goals with your preceptor. Document discussion of SMART goals in Capella Academic Portal.

4.     Identify available community resources for a safe and effective continuum of care.

·        Compile a list of community resources relevant to the healthcare problem.

·        Include local clinics, support groups, educational programs, and social services.

·        Include physical, psychosocial, and cultural considerations of your specific patient population.

5.     Apply APA formatting to in-text citations and references, exhibiting nearly flawless adherence to APA format.