WGU NURSING C350 Social Determinants Paper outline and resources
, Tip #1 The most common reason for task revisions required of this
paper are lack of evidence-based supported statements. This is
represented by using citations of resources that provide reliable
and valid information. Without a citation, the sentence is
considered “anecdotal” or “your opinion”. Not to say that your
opinion isn’t important, but academic submissions require you to
review the best available evidence and synthesize your
interpretations and perceptions of that information in your own
words. So, cite, cite and cite!
Tip #2 – Don’t pick a perfect patient, or this paper will be difficult to
write. You are required to address 3 of 5 social determinants,
provide a plan consisting of interventions, evaluation methods, and
key stakeholder involvement. When you patient lacks areas you can
address, this paper becomes impossible.
A1. Strategy
The discussion demonstrates the application of effective patient assessment
strategies. The ideas presented show an accurate analysis of the patient’s
social determinants and are logical and well supported.
Recommendations:
For this section, provide factual and evidence-based supported information
recommending not only the significance of assessing social determinants,
but also the strategies one should enlist when interviewing and assessing
the social determinants. The PRAPARE tool provides a comprehensive
document that assesses each social determinant.
Here is a website that provides a couple hyperlinks of information you can
use for this section:
https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/socialdeterminants/faq.html
Other resources:
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-and-resources/Program-
Planning
https://www.rchnfoundation.org/wp-
content/uploads/2015/12/PRAPARE-Patient-Risk-Data-and-the-
Pathways-to-Transformation.pdf
A1a. Discussion of Key Questions
The identified key questions are appropriate for a healthcare setting and
effectively assess five social determinants.
, Tip #1 The most common reason for task revisions required of this
paper are lack of evidence-based supported statements. This is
represented by using citations of resources that provide reliable
and valid information. Without a citation, the sentence is
considered “anecdotal” or “your opinion”. Not to say that your
opinion isn’t important, but academic submissions require you to
review the best available evidence and synthesize your
interpretations and perceptions of that information in your own
words. So, cite, cite and cite!
Tip #2 – Don’t pick a perfect patient, or this paper will be difficult to
write. You are required to address 3 of 5 social determinants,
provide a plan consisting of interventions, evaluation methods, and
key stakeholder involvement. When you patient lacks areas you can
address, this paper becomes impossible.
A1. Strategy
The discussion demonstrates the application of effective patient assessment
strategies. The ideas presented show an accurate analysis of the patient’s
social determinants and are logical and well supported.
Recommendations:
For this section, provide factual and evidence-based supported information
recommending not only the significance of assessing social determinants,
but also the strategies one should enlist when interviewing and assessing
the social determinants. The PRAPARE tool provides a comprehensive
document that assesses each social determinant.
Here is a website that provides a couple hyperlinks of information you can
use for this section:
https://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/socialdeterminants/faq.html
Other resources:
https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-and-resources/Program-
Planning
https://www.rchnfoundation.org/wp-
content/uploads/2015/12/PRAPARE-Patient-Risk-Data-and-the-
Pathways-to-Transformation.pdf
A1a. Discussion of Key Questions
The identified key questions are appropriate for a healthcare setting and
effectively assess five social determinants.
