Glucose Regulation Map
Scenario
You have already learned about evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives in previous courses. You will use this information to guide your assessments, while also implementing new concepts introduced in this course. For this assessment, you will develop a concept map and provide supporting evidence and explanations. You may use the case studies presented in the Vila Health: Concept Maps as Diagnostic Tools media, a case study from the literature or your practice that is relevant to the list of conditions below, or another relevant case study you have developed. This case study will provide you with the context for creating your concept map. You may also use the practice context from the case study or extrapolate the case study information and data into your own practice setting.
Think carefully when you are selecting the case study for this assessment, as you may choose to build upon it for the second assessment as well.
Healthcare Concept Map
Some example conditions, diseases and disorders that are relevant to metabolic balance and glucose regulation considerations are:
- Cancer.
- Diabetes (type 2).
- HIV/AIDS.
- Hyperthyroidism.
- Hypothyroidism.
- Metabolic syndrome.
- Obesity.
- Polycycstic ovary syndrome.
- Prediabetes.
- Pregnancy.
Healthcare Concept Map
Instructions
Develop a concept map and a short narrative that supports and further explains how the concept map is constructed. You may choose to use the Concept Map Template (in the Resources) as a starting point for your concept map, but are not required to do so.
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Which condition related to impaired glucose or metabolic imbalance did you select for the concept map,
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How does your concept map illustrate a plan for achieving high-quality outcomes for this condition,
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What evidence-based sources support the structure and links in your concept map,
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How can interprofessional strategies be applied to your concept map to achieve the desired outcomes,
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How does your narrative justify the value and relevance of the evidence used in developing the concept map,