November 25, 2022

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

medicine

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:

Discuss components of a comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) (CO1, 5, 7)

Evaluate screening tools used as part of the comprehensive geriatric assessment (WO 1.4) (CO 1, 7)

Peer and faculty responses are due by Sunday, 11:59 p.m.?MT. ?Please note that the late assignment policy does not apply to the collaborative discussions.?

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday@ 11:59 pm MT, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0).

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:

Provide a brief 3-5 sentence summary of the components of the domain assessment*

Choose a screening tool which is appropriate for your domain. Explain the screening tool purpose, components and scoring technique*

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.

DQ2 Polypharmacy

Purpose

The purpose of student discussions is to provide the opportunity for deeper understanding of polypharmacy

Activity Learning Outcomes

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

Summarize the different polypharmacy definitions found within the literature. (WO1.5) (CO1)

Discuss polypharmacy risk factors (WO1.5) (CO1)

Explain thee actions steps for polypharmacy prevention (WO1.5) (CO1, 7)

Due Date:

The?initial posting to the?graded?collaborative discussions?is?due by Wednesday, 11:59 p.m.?MT.?

Peer responses and responses to faculty must be posted prior to the week deadline of Sunday 11:59 MT.

A 10% late penalty will be imposed for discussions posted after the deadline on Wednesday, regardless of the number of days late. NOTHING will be accepted after 11:59pm MT on Sunday (i.e. student will receive an automatic 0).

Requirements:

Your initial discussion post should include the following:

Identify and discuss 2-3 definitions of polypharmacy (there are multiple definitions). Your textbook can count as 1 reference. You must also include an additional reference from an evidence-based practice journal article or national guideline.

Identify three risk factors that can lead to polypharmacy. Explain the rationale for why each listed item is a risk factor. Risk factors are different than adverse drug reactions. ADRs can be a result of polypharmacy, and is important, but ADRs are not a risk factor.

Explore three action steps that a provider can take to prevent polypharmacy.

Provide an example of how your clinical preceptors have addressed polypharmacy.

DISCUSSION CONTENT

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

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