29 Apr Analyze a health condition commonly affecting older adults
In this assignment, you will develop and video record a professional PowerPoint presentation based on a clinical case encountered during your practice experience or a topic of interest that primarily affects the older adult population.
This assignment is designed to simulate how advanced practice nurses communicate clinical knowledge to professional peers. You will submit a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes, a recorded oral presentation, and participate in a structured peer review process.
Assignment Objectives
By completing this assignment, you will demonstrate the ability to:
· Analyze a health condition commonly affecting older adults
· Apply advanced pathophysiologic and clinical reasoning to patient care
· Communicate evidence-based clinical information clearly and professionally
· Critically evaluate peer work and provide constructive, professional feedback
Topic Selection
· RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Required Presentation Content
Your presentation must include the following sections:
· Introduction to the Condition
· Overview of the disorder
· Relevance to the older adult population
· Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
· Incidence and prevalence
· Pathophysiology from the cellular to the system level
· Advanced Practice Assessment and Management
· Key assessment findings
· Diagnostic considerations and differential diagnoses
· Evidence-based treatment and management strategies
· Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
· Genetics and genomics considerations, when applicable
· Patient Education and Holistic Care
· Patient education strategies
· Cultural considerations
· Spiritual considerations
· Conclusion and Practice Implications
· Key clinical takeaways for advanced practice nurses
Presentation Format Requirements
PowerPoint Presentation
· 10–15 slides (excluding title and reference slides)
· Slides should be clear, concise, and professionally formatted
Speaker Notes (Required)
· Speaker notes must be included on every content slide
· Notes must expand upon slide content and reflect what would be verbally presented
· Notes should demonstrate clinical reasoning and depth of understanding
· Bullet points alone are insufficient
Scholarly Sources
· Include a minimum of four current scholarly sources published within the past five years
· Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed journal articles and primary legal sources, when applicable
· All citations and references must follow current American Psychological Association format
