1. Assignment/Requirements:
Discuss the role of patient-centered care in nursing practice, and the challenges and benefits associated with implementing a patient-centered approach in healthcare.
Write a 1500-word essay using 5 scholarly sources APA style 7th edition to discuss the critical role of patient-centered care in nursing practice. Highlight the key principles of empathy, communication, and shared decision-making. Address the benefits, such as increased patient satisfaction and improved clinical outcomes, and the challenges associated with implementing a patient-centered approach, including resistance from healthcare providers and competing demands within healthcare systems. Provide specific examples of how these challenges can be addressed and emphasize the importance of creating a culture of patient-centered care within healthcare organizations.
2. Assignment/Requirements:
Write a 1500-word essay discussing the challenges and opportunities in providing quality end-of-life care for geriatric patients in nursing homes, utilize at least 7 scholarly sources. The writing style should be clear and concise, with proper citation and formatting. Structure the essay into a report format include an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Provide specific examples of these challenges such as communication barriers, ethical dilemmas, and limited resources. Discuss how to overcome the challenges i.e. opportunities for improvement of end-of-life care providing specific examples of these opportunities. Highlight the benefits of using palliative care to manage pain and symptoms, or the importance of involving family members in the care process.