MSN 6026 – Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice II
MSN 6026 – Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice II
Unit 2 Discussion
DQ1 Analyzing Health Issues Within a Population
This discussion will be based on the Vila Health: Health Challenges in Different Populations presentation. It will focus on conducting a deeper analysis of one of the vignettes presented in the media piece.
For your initial discussion post, choose one of the vignettes and address the following. Be sure to follow the requirements for initial postings found in the Faculty Expectations Message (FEM).
Summarize your chosen vignette by describing the population and the health issue that is affecting the population.
Analyze the health issue’s effect on the population. Consider the following in your analysis:
How does the health issue impact the daily lives of members of the population?
MSN 6026 – Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice IIHow does the care environment presented impact both the population and the level of care related to the health issue?
What are the biggest challenges that you would need to overcome to improve the outcomes for the population related to the health issue?
Response Guidelines
Respond to others who selected the same vignette as you did and address the following. Be sure to follow the requirements for response posts found in the FEM.
Compare and contrast your analysis to that of your peer.
What are the main similarities and differences in your analyses?
What parts of your peer’s analysis would you want to incorporate into your own analysis?
Learning Components
MSN 6026 – Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice IIThis activity will help you achieve the following learning components:
Analyze the effect of a specific health issue on a vulnerable population.
Identify a vulnerable target population.
Use evidence to support claims.
Communicate at a level that is appropriate for the audience.
The biopsychosocial impact of end-stage renal disease: the experience of dialysis patients and their partners
This phenomenological study was conducted to investigate the biopsychosocial impact of end-stage renal disease on dialysis patients and their partners. Forty-four participants were interviewed separately (22 patients and their partners) by way of two open-ended questions, and multiple themes were identified from verbatim transcripts. Both the patients and partners viewed their relationship very positively, and both were overwhelmed by the impact of dialysis on their lives.
MSN 6026 – Biopsychosocial Concepts for Advanced Nursing Practice II Anger, depression and hopelessness were evident in the patients, whilst a pervasive sadness, resentment, guilt and loss were prevalent in the partners. This study gives a unique perspective on the negative impact which dialysis can have on couples, yet it also suggests that some are able to cope in a positive way despite the many life-style adjustments required by dialysis. The results of this study indicate that nurses need to recognize and respond to the tremendous emotional impact that chronic illness and its treatment can have on families in an era where it is possible to sustain life for years with the use of life support technology.
