Therapeutic Modalities in Interdisciplinary Care. This purpose of this assignment is for the student to present a complete picture of interdisciplinary care using specific therapeutic modalities in the care of a complex adult health client. The student will demonstrate clinical reasoning skills and will discuss interdisciplinary care that had been incorporated and/or anticipated using a healthcare technology or therapeutic modality for the care of the complex health client. Write a 4-5 page paper (not including the title page or reference page) using APA format. Include the following sections (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading Rubric):
Introduction
The chosen therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. Introduce the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. Name the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. A brief fictional case is used to illustrate the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
Explanation and Background
Include a clear description of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. Discuss how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology works. Describe the patient population it is used for.
Include medication, safety, and cost considerations as applicable.
Risks and Benefits
Describe how the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology can benefit the patient. Discuss ways to promote positive outcomes. Explain the complications that may arise. Discuss considerations for preventing complications.Therapeutic Modalities in Interdisciplinary Care.
Interdisciplinary team’s Roles and Responsibilities
Identify all interdisciplinary team members caring for the patient, such as respiratory therapy, assistive personnel, providers, case managers, clinical nurse specialists, and researchers. Describe the roles and responsibilities of each member of the healthcare team that is involved in the use of the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. Discuss the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team caring for the patient. Discuss one challenge in working with an interdisciplinary team.
Nursing Scope of Practice
Discuss the knowledge needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using the therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. Describe skills needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality or healthcare technology. Discuss attitudes needed for the Registered Nurse to provide care for the patient using therapeutic modality or healthcare technology.
Patient Education
Describe the information to be taught to the patient and/or family. Discuss how information will be taught. Discuss potential cultural considerations to teaching. Explain how the effectiveness of the teaching will be evaluated.
Conclusion
Provide a summary of the paper. No new information is introduced. Include additional resources for further learning.
Uses current APA format and is free of errors.