29 Apr Analyze a health condition commonly affecting older adults

In this assignment, you will develop and video record a professional PowerPoint presentation based on a clinical case encountered during your practice experience or a topic of interest that primarily affects the older adult population.

This assignment is designed to simulate how advanced practice nurses communicate clinical knowledge to professional peers. You will submit a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes, a recorded oral presentation, and participate in a structured peer review process.

Assignment Objectives

By completing this assignment, you will demonstrate the ability to:

· Analyze a health condition commonly affecting older adults

· Apply advanced pathophysiologic and clinical reasoning to patient care

· Communicate evidence-based clinical information clearly and professionally

· Critically evaluate peer work and provide constructive, professional feedback

Topic Selection

· RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

Required Presentation Content

Your presentation must include the following sections:

· Introduction to the Condition

· Overview of the disorder

· Relevance to the older adult population

· Epidemiology and Pathophysiology

· Incidence and prevalence

· Pathophysiology from the cellular to the system level

· Advanced Practice Assessment and Management

· Key assessment findings

· Diagnostic considerations and differential diagnoses

· Evidence-based treatment and management strategies

· Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions

· Genetics and genomics considerations, when applicable

· Patient Education and Holistic Care

· Patient education strategies

· Cultural considerations

· Spiritual considerations

· Conclusion and Practice Implications

· Key clinical takeaways for advanced practice nurses

Presentation Format Requirements

PowerPoint Presentation

· 10–15 slides (excluding title and reference slides)

· Slides should be clear, concise, and professionally formatted

Speaker Notes (Required)

· Speaker notes must be included on every content slide

· Notes must expand upon slide content and reflect what would be verbally presented

· Notes should demonstrate clinical reasoning and depth of understanding

· Bullet points alone are insufficient

Scholarly Sources

· Include a minimum of four current scholarly sources published within the past five years

· Acceptable sources include peer-reviewed journal articles and primary legal sources, when applicable

· All citations and references must follow current American Psychological Association format