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Week 5 Case Study Paper (Signature Assignment)

Investigate one of the following disease processes: COPD, metabolic syndrome, hepatitis C, or

chronic kidney disease.

1. Analyze and describe the pathophysiology of the disease process and discuss the

evidence-based pharmacological treatments in your state and how they affect

management of the disease in your community. (3/4 – 1 page)

2. Discuss the clinical guidelines for assessment, diagnosis, and patient education for the

disease process. (3/4 – 1 page)

3. Analyze how the disease process affects patients, families, and populations in

communities. (3/4 – 1 page)

4. Discuss briefly three strategies you could use to implement best practices for managing

disease in your current healthcare organization. (3/4 – 1 page)

The body of your paper needs to be 3-4 pages long. This does NOT include the title page and

reference page. Papers that are more than 4 pages long will not be accepted. You must

reference a minimum of two (2) scholarly sources in your paper and reference national

guidelines.

NURS_663A_DE – Case Study Paper Rubric

NURS_663A_DE – Case Study Paper Rubric

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Case
Review

27 to >24.84 pts
Accomplished
Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the
topic(s) and issue(s). Provides a rich and detailed
explanation to the questions. Description leaves the
reader with a “holistic” picture of the patient’s history,
diagnosis, management, treatment, and/or education.

27
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome Analysis of
Findings

34 to >31.28 pts
Accomplished
Provides an in- depth, critical analysis of case study
activity findings together with appropriate literature.
Student insightfully and appropriately connects findings
to specific clinical concepts, using carefully selected
quotes, principles, and/or theories cited from course
readings.

34
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Application and Evaluation

34 to >31.28 pts
Accomplished
Consistently Illuminates knowledge and insights to be
gained from case study. Discusses specific ways reader
can use “lessons learned” in future clinical practices,
outlining specific concrete action steps he/she
recommends.

34
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome
Organization

15 to >13.8 pts
Accomplished
Presents ideas thoughtfully and in-depth. Ideas are
coherently and logically organized. Has an effective writing
style, marked by language that is free from errors in
mechanics, usage, and sentence structure.

15
pts

This criterion is linked to
Learning Outcome Evidence-
based Research

15 to >13.8 pts
Accomplished
Supplements case study with relevant and appropriate
research into the present case study; clearly and
thoroughly documents all sources of information.

15
pts

This criterion is linked to a
Learning Outcome APA and
Mechanics

15 to >13.8 pts
Accomplished
The assignment consistently follows current APA format
and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and
references. No grammatical, spelling, or punctuation
errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.

15
pts

Total Points: 140