Using the theory of unpleasant symptoms as a guide, what would you look for in an assessment tool for patient symptoms?

Topic

· Historical Background

· The Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

· Description of the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

· Models That Expand or Modify the Theory of Unpleasant Symptoms

· Assessment of Symptoms

· Instruments Used in Empirical Testing

Weekly Objectives

By the end of this lesson, the learner will:

· Analyze the historical background of unpleasant symptoms

· Evaluate the use the theory of unpleasant symptoms in nursing research

· Evaluate the use of the unpleasant symptoms theory in nursing practice

Student Learning Outcomes (Outcomes 1, 2, 4)

After completing this course, the student should be able to:

· Critically analyze the philosophical underpinnings of nursing theories.

· Critique nursing’s conceptual models, grand theories, and mid-range theories.

· Construct a nursing theory that represent current professional nursing practice

End of Program Outcomes:

· Integrate nursing and related sciences into the delivery of care to clients across diverse healthcare settings

· Analyze quality initiatives to improve health outcomes across the continuum of care

· Apply practice guidelines to improve practice and health outcomes

· Relate knowledge of illness and disease management to providing evidence-based care to clients, communities, and vulnerable populations in an evolving healthcare delivery system.