Sexually transmitted infections in the elderly population. Include statistics, incidents, contributing factors, patient education needs, and treatment adherence issues.

Sexually transmitted infections in the elderly population. Include statistics, incidents, contributing factors, patient education needs, and treatment adherence issues.

Assignment Instructions:

1. Construct a 4-7 page APA-formatted paper (not including title and reference pages).

• Include at a minimum the use of Level 1 & Level 2 headings.

1. Interpret and analyze the following bolded topics and subtopics (required) to guide the flow of discussion in your paper:

• Introduction (no heading)
• Define your topic.

1. -Why is this topic important to the profession of nursing?
2. -Why is this topic important or what impact does it have when caring for the elderly client?

• Present a literature review on your topic (3-5 articles within the past 5 years from peer reviewed journals)
• Discuss the conclusions you determined from review of the literature
• Discuss how your topic would effect the care the elderly client receives in different care settings or organizations.
• Identify local, state, and national resources which facilitate safe and effective transitions of care for older adults with this topic
• Conclusion
1. What conclusions did you draw from exploration of this topic?
2. How will this effect/change your nursing practice with the elderly?
3. What recommendations might you want to make at an organizational level?

Use course content, your textbooks, professional journal articles, and professional websites as references for your work. (A minimum of 5 professional references with at least 3-5 nursing journal articles required.)

Rubric1. Introduction (20 points)

• 20 points: Thoroughly introduces the topic with a strong opening. Clearly defines the topic, explaining its importance to nursing and its impact on elderly care, supported by compelling rationale and context.
• 16-19 points: Effectively introduces the topic, with minor omissions in explanation or context. Defines the topic and addresses its relevance to nursing and elderly care.
• 12-15 points: Adequately introduces the topic but lacks depth or clear connections to its importance and impact.
• 8-11 points: Minimally addresses the topic, missing key points about its importance or impact on elderly care.
• 0-7 points: Does not adequately introduce or define the topic.

2. Literature Review (35 points)

• 35 points: Presents a comprehensive review of 3-5 current peer-reviewed journal articles (published within the last 5 years). Synthesizes key findings effectively, with clear relevance to the topic.
• 30-34 points: Provides a solid review of 3-5 articles, with minor omissions in synthesis or relevance.
• 25-29 points: Includes a basic review of articles but lacks depth in analysis or synthesis of findings.
• 15-24 points: Reviews fewer than 3 articles or includes irrelevant or poorly synthesized sources.
• 0-14 points: Does not provide an adequate literature review or fails to use peer-reviewed sources.

3. Analysis and Conclusions from Literature (30 points)

• 30 points: Clearly discusses key conclusions from the literature review, demonstrating critical thinking and clear connections to the topic.
• 25-29 points: Adequately discusses conclusions, with minor gaps in depth or connections to the topic.
• 20-24 points: Provides basic conclusions but lacks depth or clear analysis.
• 10-19 points: Minimally discusses conclusions, with vague or unclear connections to the topic.
• 0-9 points: Fails to address conclusions or analyze the literature.

4. Impact on Elderly Care Across Settings (35 points)

• 35 points: Provides an insightful discussion on how the topic affects care in various settings (e.g., home care, long-term care, hospitals). Includes specific examples and demonstrates thorough understanding.
• 30-34 points: Discusses the topic’s impact across care settings with minor omissions or less specific examples.
• 25-29 points: Provides a basic discussion of the topic’s impact but lacks depth or specificity.
• 15-24 points: Minimally discusses the topic’s impact, with unclear or unsupported points.
• 0-14 points: Does not adequately address the topic’s impact on elderly care.

5. Resources for Transition of Care (25 points)

• 25 points: Identifies a comprehensive range of local, state, and national resources that facilitate safe transitions of care, with clear explanations of their roles.
• 20-24 points: Identifies appropriate resources with minor gaps in explanation or breadth.
• 15-19 points: Provides a basic list of resources but lacks depth or clarity in explanations.
• 10-14 points: Minimally identifies resources, with vague or unclear relevance to transitions of care.
• 0-9 points: Does not identify relevant resources or explain their role.

6. Conclusion and Recommendations (30 points)

• 30 points: Draws clear, thoughtful conclusions from the exploration of the topic. Provides actionable recommendations for nursing practice and organizational change, showing insight and critical thinking.
• 25-29 points: Provides well-considered conclusions and recommendations, with minor omissions in depth or clarity.
• 20-24 points: Offers basic conclusions and recommendations but lacks depth or specificity.
• 10-19 points: Minimally addresses conclusions and recommendations, with vague or unsupported points.
• 0-9 points: Does not adequately conclude or provide recommendations.

7. APA Formatting and References (15 points)

• 15 points: Adheres to APA guidelines throughout (e.g., title page, headings, in-text citations, reference list). Contains no or very few minor errors. Uses at least 5 professional references, including 3-5 nursing journal articles.
• 12-14 points: Generally follows APA format but includes minor errors or inconsistencies. Uses required references but with minor omissions.
• 9-11 points: Attempts to follow APA format but includes multiple errors. References do not fully meet requirements.
• 6-8 points: Minimally follows APA format, with substantial errors or missing required references.
• 0-5 points: Does not follow APA format or fails to include required references.

8. Writing Quality (10 points)

• 10 points: Writing is clear, well-organized, and professional. Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are flawless or nearly flawless.
• 8-9 points: Writing is clear and professional but includes minor errors in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
• 6-7 points: Writing is generally clear but includes noticeable errors that affect readability.
• 3-5 points: Writing lacks clarity or organization, with frequent errors.
• 0-2 points: Writing is unclear and poorly organized, with pervasive errors.

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