3. BACKGROUND (10 Marks)You can score up to 10 marks if the presentation has a background that sets the context of yourpresentation. A background should provide information about the topic, such as definition of thecondition and causes. A brief summary of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and why the topic isimportant and relevant for nursing practice. Please have in-text referencing in the bottom of the slidesand if the reference has more than two authors use et al. (Approximately 2 slides). The Institute of Medicine has stated a goal that 90% of practice be evidence-based by 2020. According to HealthyPeople.gov, the United States is currently at approximately 15%. Discuss two barriers that might hold nursing practice from achieving this goal, and suggest ways in which identified barriers may be addressed.
While the focus of this course is nursing theory, frequently the use of non-nursing or borrowed theories occurs. Identify your future nursing practice area. Discuss how a specific non-nursing (borrowed) theory has been or could be applied by nurses (specific to practice focus) to effectively deal with an issue. Be sure to provide an example of how the non-nursing theory can be used to enhance the selected practice area. Remember to include scholarly reference(s) to support your information. Potential discussion topic focus areas: