Policy Analysis Paper

Purpose: To investigate & integrate knowledge of advanced nursing practice, scholarly

inquiry, & leadership by examining a policy at the level of clinical practice, health care

systems, or public/social health policy. Submit a paper between 7-10 pages

long excluding title page and reference pages. Paper must be organized according to the

guidelines below and should include all the identified sections as required. Paper must be

completed in APA format and contain current scholarly sources dated from 2010 until

current.

Introduction

3 points

▪ Generally define & describe the policy issue to be addressed.

▪ Identify the purpose of analysis, the targeted level of policy (i.e., clinical

practice, health care systems, or public/social health) & significance of topic.

▪ Identify questions the policy analysis is intended to address.

Background

3 points

▪ Provide details of the issue or problem, including its nature/scope, relevant

literature & history, & the context within which the issue exists.

▪ Describe existing policy addressing the issue, if any.

▪ Discuss strengths & shortcomings in existing policy.

▪ Identify & describe key stakeholders (individuals & groups) that are or will

be affected by the policy & why.

Analysis

9 points

▪ Identify alternative policies to achieve objectives.

▪ Establish/identify criteria that will be used for selection of “best” policy.

▪ Evaluate each alternative & its potential impact relative to the healthcare &

patient outcomes.

▪ Assess the trade-offs between alternatives.

Recommendations

6 points

▪ Based on the analysis, identify the “best” alternative to address the current

issue & policy situation.

▪ Provide rationale forselection.

▪ Describe possible strategies to implement selected alternative.

▪ Identify barriers to implementation of selected alternative.

▪ Describe methods to evaluate policy implementation.

Discussion

6 points

▪ Discuss analysis & recommendations relative to the original questions

identified, & the level of policy it is intended to address (i.e., clinical

practice, health care systems, or public).

▪ Identify limitations of analysis.

▪ Discuss implications for practice, education, research, & policy-making.

Conclusion

1.5 points

▪ Summarize findings & recommendations of analysis

▪ Identify questions to be addressed in future studies or policy analyses.

References

1.5 points

▪ List all references cited in paper. Must be completed in APA format.

Appendices ▪ Table displaying results of analysis, including, for example, a list of

alternatives & the degree to which each alternative may be most

effective. Other tables & appendices as needed to support analysis.

Must pass through TURNIT IN

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention:

Like your first assignment, this assignment also has two distinct parts. For Part 1, you will create an educational program, event, or piece of literature (such as a like a pamphlet) targeted at a diverse population that incorporates best health promotion and disease prevention practice. If the population you used for the health assessment and communication assessment is diverse, you can use that population and the health concerns you identified.In this component, you will demonstrate your proficiency in Program Outcomes 7, 8, and 10:Program Outcome 7: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention: Apply and incorporate a basic understanding of the concepts of health promotion and disease as a means of improving health at the individual, population, and community levels.Program Outcome 8: Diversity: Incorporate a holistic, caring, culturally appropriate nursing approach that contributes to the wellness and the health of individuals, groups, and vulnerable populations.Program Outcome 10: Global Accountability and Public Service: Integrate a holistic approach to local, regional, national, and global dynamics in nursing healthcare system delivery.To prepare for this part of the assignment:Review the literature or use health assessments to determine healthcare needs of a diverse population in your community.Explore things that could influence success, such as cultural attitudes towards alternative forms of healing, religious beliefs, or other individuals.Examine the impact of current health promotion and wellness initiatives on health outcomes and health disparities.Review the literature to identify best practices.

For the second part of the assignment, you will explain how you developed your educational program, event, or piece of literature, and address any barriers to disease prevention and health promotion for the population.Part 1: Once you have identified a diverse population, develop an educational program, event, or piece of literature that promotes wellness and disease prevention. If you choose an educational program or event, be sure that you outline the basic content of the program or event, and how you would structure it. If you choose a piece of literature, be deliberate in the points you highlight. Be sure that your choice is appropriate for the population. For an educational program or event, you will prepare and submit an outline of the content and structure. For a brochure or pamphlet, you will prepare and submit the brochure or pamphlet.

Part IIIn this section of the assignment:Explain the reason you choose the educational strategy you did. Why is it an effective strategy for the population?Describe cultural barriers to disease prevention and health promotion in the population. This might include things such as CAM, language, religious beliefs and so on.Explain how your educational strategy can help overcome some of the barriers you described.Evaluate how well health promotion and wellness strategies positively impact health outcomes and health disparities at the local, national, and global levels. Can you find evidence that health promotion and wellness strategies have had a positive effect on health outcomes and health disparities at the local, national, and global levels?Support your work with valid scholarly resources.

In recent years, hormone replacement therapy has become a controversial issue. When prescribing therapies, advanced practice nurses must weigh the strengths and limitations of the prescribed supplemental hormones. If advanced practice nurses determine that the limitations outweigh the strengths, then they might suggest alternative treatment options such as herbs or other natural remedies, changes in diet, and increase in exercise.

Consider the following scenario:

• As an advanced practice nurse at a community health clinic, you often treat female (and sometimes male patients) with hormone deficiencies. One of your patients requests that you prescribe supplemental hormones. This poses the questions: How will you determine what kind of treatment to suggest? What patient factors should you consider? Are supplemental hormones the best option for the patient, or would they benefit from alternative treatments?

To prepare:

• Review Chapter 56 of the Arcangelo      and Peterson text, as well as the Holloway and Makinen and Huhtaniemi      articles in the Learning Resources.
• Review the provided scenario and      reflect on whether or not you would support hormone replacement therapy.
• Locate and review additional articles      about research on hormone replacement therapy for women and/or men.      Consider the strengths and limitations of hormone replacement therapy.
• Based on your research of the      strengths and limitations, again reflect on whether or not you would      support hormone replacement therapy.
• Consider whether you would prescribe      supplemental hormones or recommend alternative treatments to patients with      hormone deficiencies.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a description of the strengths and limitations of hormone replacement therapy. Based on these strengths and limitations, explain why you would or why you would not support hormone replacement therapy. Explain whether you would prescribe supplemental hormones or recommend alternative treatments to patients with hormone deficiencies and why.

This work should have Introduction and conclusion

– This work should have at 3 to 5current references (Year 2012 and up)

– Use at least 2 references from class Learning Resources

The following Resources are not acceptable:

1. Wikipedia

2. Cdc.gov- nonhealthcare professionals section

3. Webmd.com

4. Mayoclinic.com

Required Readings

Arcangelo, V. P., Peterson, A. M., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, J. A. (Eds.). (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for advanced practice: A practical approach (4th ed.). Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

• Chapter 33, “Prostatic      Disorders and Erectile Dysfunction” (pp. 527-544)
  This chapter examines the causes, pathophysiology, and drug treatment of      four disorders: prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate      cancer, and erectile dysfunction. It also explores the importance of      monitoring patient response and patient education.
• Chapter 34, “Overactive      Bladder” (pp. 545-564)
  This chapter describes the causes, pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria,      and evaluation of overactive bladder. It also outlines the process of      initiating, administering, and managing drug treatment for this disorder.
• Chapter 55, “Contraception”      (pp. 959-970)
  This chapter examines various methods of contraception and covers drug      interactions, selecting the most appropriate agent, and monitoring patient      response to contraceptions.
• Chapter 56, “Menopause” (pp.      971-994)
  This chapter presents various options for menopausal hormone therapy and      examines the strengths and limitations of each form of therapy.
• Chapter 57, “Osteoporosis” (pp.      985-994)
  This chapter covers various options for treating osteoporosis. It also      describes proper dosages, potential adverse reactions, and special      considerations of each drug.
• Chapter 58, “Vaginitis” (pp. 995-1006)
  This chapter examines various causes of vaginitis and explores the      diagnostic criteria and methods of treatment for the disorder.

Holloway, D. (2010). Clinical update on hormone replacement therapy. British Journal of Nursing, 19(8), 496–504

This article examines the purpose, components, and administration of hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It also presents benefits, risks, potential side effects, and alternative treatment options of HRT.

Mäkinen, J. I., & Huhtaniemi, I. (2011). Androgen replacement therapy in late-onset hypogonadism: Current concepts and controversies—A mini-review. Gerontology, 57(3), 193–202.

This article examines the role of testosterone levels in the development of hypogonadism. It also explores health issues that are impacted by testosterone levels and the role of testosterone replacement therapy.