SOCRATIC PROBLEM SOLVING APPROACH IN NURSING PRACTICE
■ Create a 3-5-page annotated bibliography and summary based on your research
related to best practices addressing a current health care problem or issue of
interest to you.
In your professional life you will need to find credible evidence to support your decisions and your plans of action. You will want to keep abreast of best practices to help your organization adapt to the ever-changing health care environment. Being adept at
research will help you find the information you need. For this assessment, you will select and research a current health care problem or issue faced by a healthcare organization.
Demonstration Of Proficiency
Instructions
Note: The requirements outlined below correspond to the grading criteria in the scoring guide. At a minimum, be sure to address each point. In addition, you are encouraged to review the performance level descriptions for each criterion to see how your work will be assessed.
For this assessment, you will research best practices related to a current health care problem. Your selected problem or issue will be utilized again in Assessment 3. To explore your chosen topic, you should use the first two steps of the Socratic
Problem-Solving Approach to aid your critical thinking.
● View the Assessment Topic Areas| Transcript media piece and select one of the
health care problems or issues in the media piece to research. Write a brief
overview of the selected topic. In your overview:
■ Describe the health care problem or issue.
■ Describe your interest in the topic.
■ Describe any professional experience you have with this topic.
● Conduct a search for scholarly or academic peer-reviewed literature related to
the topic and describe the criteria you used to search for articles, including the names of the databases you used.
The Socratic Approach to Problem Solving in Nursing Practice: An Annotated Bibliography
In the ever-evolving field of healthcare, the ability to make informed decisions and adapt to changing environments is crucial. This annotated bibliography explores best practices related to a current healthcare problem or issue using the Socratic Problem-Solving Approach, focusing on limited access to healthcare as the selected topic. The following annotated bibliography summarizes four scholarly articles published within the past three to five years, discussing their relevance, contributions, and key findings.
Bhandari, N. (2014). Seeking health information online: Does limited healthcare access matter? Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association: JAMIA, 21(6), 1113.
Purpose: To investigate the impact of limited healthcare access on individuals seeking health information online.
Summary: The article highlights how limited access to healthcare can drive individuals to seek health information online. It discusses the implications of this trend and underscores the importance of providing reliable online resources for those with restricted access to traditional healthcare services.
Lee, K., Hoti, K., Hughes, J. D., & Emmerton, L. (2014). Dr. Google and the Consumer: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Navigational Needs and Online Health Information-Seeking Behaviors of Consumers with Chronic Health Conditions. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 16(12), e262.
Purpose: To explore how individuals with chronic health conditions navigate online health information.
Summary: This study delves into the information-seeking behavior of individuals with chronic health conditions and their reliance on online sources, such as Google. It emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to guide patients in finding accurate and relevant online health information.
Ware, P., Bartlett, S. J., Paré, G., Symeonidis, I., Tannenbaum, C., Bartlett, G., … Ahmed, S. (2017). Using eHealth Technologies: Interests, Preferences, and Concerns of Older Adults. Interactive Journal of Medical Research, 6(1), e3.
Purpose: To understand the interests, preferences, and concerns of older adults regarding the use of eHealth technologies.
Summary: This research sheds light on the perceptions and preferences of older adults regarding eHealth technologies. It underscores the need for healthcare organizations to address the concerns of this demographic when implementing digital health solutions.
Pratt, D. (2015). Telehealth and telemedicine. Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology, 25(3), 495.
Purpose: To provide an overview of telehealth and telemedicine in 2015.
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive overview of telehealth and telemedicine, including their legal and regulatory aspects. It offers insights into the potential of telehealth in addressing healthcare access issues and highlights the need for policy advancements in this field.
Summary:
Through this annotated bibliography, we have gained valuable insights into the topic of limited access to healthcare. The selected articles emphasize the significance of online health information, the unique needs of individuals with chronic conditions, the preferences of older adults for eHealth technologies, and the potential of telehealth in addressing access issues. These findings will serve as a foundation for further exploration of this critical healthcare problem in Assessment 3.
