Write 500 words in an essay style to respond to the following question:

The heart of patient-provider communication is the concept of participatory medicine or shared decision making. Discuss the concept of patient empowerment through digital technologies and provide 2 examples of solutions/apps/software used for patient empowerment and engagement.

Support your writings by at least 2 references (APA style)

Your paper for the course project should be a 2-3 page APA paper (not including title page, Intext citation, and the reference page) that describes the clinical problem and the following: Get information from 3  peer review article, from date not more than 3 years old:

• Reason for choosing this topic
• The PICOT question
• Possible integration of the evidenced that you found in clinical practice
• Methods to evaluate the effectiveness of implementation

Understanding family structure and style is essential to patient and  family care. Conducting a family interview and needs assessment  gathers information to identify strengths, as well as potential  barriers to health. This information ultimately helps develop  family-centered strategies for support and guidance.

This family health assessment is a two-part assignment. The  information you gather in this initial assignment will be utilized for  the second assignment (Family Assessment Part II).

Develop an interview questionnaire to be used in a family-focused  functional assessment. The questionnaire must include three  open-ended, family-focused questions to assess functional health  patterns for each of the following:

1. Values/Health Perception
2. Nutrition
3. Sleep/Rest
4. Elimination
5. Activity/Exercise
6. Cognitive
7. Sensory-Perception
8. Self-Perception
9. Role Relationship
10. Sexuality
11. Coping

Select a family, other than your own, and seek permission from the  family to conduct an interview. Utilize the interview questions  complied in your interview questionnaire to conduct a family-focused  functional assessment. Document the responses as you conduct the interview.

Upon completion of the interview, write a 750-1,000-word paper.  Analyze your assessment findings. Submit your questionnaire as an  appendix with your assignment.

Include the following in your paper:

1. Describe the family structure. Include individuals and any    relevant attributes defining the family composition, race/ethnicity,    social class, spirituality, and environment.
2. Summarize the    overall health behaviors of the family. Describe the current health    of the family.
3. Based on your findings, describe at least    two of the functional health pattern strengths noted in the    findings. Discuss three areas in which health problems or barriers    to health were identified.
4. Describe how family systems    theory can be applied to solicit changes in family members that, in    turn, initiate positive changes to the overall family functions over  time.

Cite at least three peer-reviewed or scholarly sources to complete  this assignment. Sources should be published within the last 5 years  and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA  Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the  rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the  expectations for successful completion. 

Developing a Shared Vision 

Choose two issues or challenges that the leaders of today’s health care organizations face. Select from among the following topics:

1. Staff Shortage (Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Providers, Ancillary Services)
2. Reorganization in Response to Merger or Consolidation of Services
3. Layoffs as a Result of Declining Revenues
4. Influx of Registry, Part-Time, and Temporary Contract Staff
5. Poor Performance Outcomes Leading to a Reduction in Medicare Reimbursement Dollars
6. Poor Job Satisfaction Rates Resulting in Turnover

You are the manager of an ancillary service department at a large, 500+ bed hospital. Develop a proposal (750-1,200 words) that is directed toward your staff, in which you address the following:

1. Inform the staff of the two issues (from the topics provided) your organization is facing.
2. Describe the impact of these issues on your department.
3. Describe how improved communication, collaboration, and teamwork can improve conditions in your department.
4. Identify at least two examples from the required or recommended readings of techniques found to foster inclusion and improve communication and collaboration.
5. A minimum of three academic references from credible sources are required for this assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.