Short paper: Health History and Analysis
For this short paper, you will reflect on the compilation and analysis of data collected during the patient volunteer health history interview. You will provide a brief synopsis of the health history information that was collected, describe health risks and health behaviors that were identified in the volunteer interview, and prioritize a health promotion need.
NUR 325 Module Three Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
The short paper reflects the compilation and analysis of data collected during the patient volunteer health history interview. The paper is private between the student and instructor. Within the paper, you will have the opportunity to discuss interview techniques and strategies that were utilized in the patient interview to facilitate therapeutic communication with a patient. You will also provide a brief synopsis of the health history information that was collected, describe health risks and health behaviors that were identified in the volunteer interview, and prioritize a health promotion need. Be sure to address all of the required elements outlined in the prompt.
Prompt
This week you completed a health history interview with your patient volunteer. Address the following prompts based on your experience:
- Discuss the interviewing skills that were utilized when collecting the volunteer’s health history information. What strategies were used to develop therapeutic rapport with the patient?
- Provide a brief synopsis of the pertinent health history information that was collected.
- Analyze the collected health history. Describe potential health risks and health behaviors that were identified in the volunteer interview.
- Prioritize one health promotion need that was identified in the volunteer interview. Include rationale as to why this need was identified as a priority.Rubric
Guidelines for Submission: Use APA formatting for any references and in-text citations. Your paper should be 2 to 3 pages in length with 12-point Times New
Roman font. Submit the assignment as a Word document.
Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Interview Techniques
Meets “Proficient†criteria and includes exceptional detail regarding the interview techniques and applicability within the volunteer interview process
Articulates thorough assessment of interview techniques used in volunteers interview and rationale for use
Offers limited identification of interview techniques with gaps in organization and detail
Does not assess interview techniques used in the volunteer interview
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Health History Elements
Meets “Proficient†criteria and provides exceptional detail regarding the health history elements collected in the volunteer interview
Articulates appropriate health history elements that were assessed in the volunteer interview
Offers limited articulation of health history elements within the volunteer interview with gaps in organization or detail
Does not articulate health history elements collected within the volunteer interview.
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Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Health Risks and Health Behaviors
Meets “Proficient†criteria and provides exceptional detail regarding the appropriate health risks and health behaviors that were identified in the health history interview
Articulates appropriate health risks and health behaviors that were identified in the health history interview
Offers limited identification of health risks and health behaviors identified in the volunteer interview
Does not identify health risks or health behaviors in the volunteer interview
20
Health Promotion Issue
Meets “Proficient†criteria and provides detailed rationale behind prioritization of health promotion issue from volunteer interview
Appropriately prioritizes a health promotion issue from the volunteer interview
Inaccurately prioritizes a health promotion issue from the volunteer interview
Does not identify a health promotion issue from the volunteer interview
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Articulation of Response
Meets “Proficient†criteria, and submission is presented in a professional format
Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that obstruct understanding
10
Total 100%