Description
Research the health-illness continuum and its relevance to patient care. In a 750-1,000-word paper, discuss the relevance of the continuum to patient care and present a holistic perspective of your current state of health in relation to the wellness spectrum by including the following:
Examine the health-illness continuum and discuss why this perspective is important to consider in relation to health and the human experience when caring for patients.
Explain how understanding the health-illness continuum enables you, as a health care provider, to better promote the value and dignity of individuals or groups and to serve others in ways that promote human flourishing and are consistent with the Christian worldview.
Reflect on your overall state of health from a holistic perspective. Discuss what behaviors support or detract from your health, well-being, and self-care. Explain where you currently fall on the health-illness continuum. Describe how you might improve your self-care practices and overall wellness using evidence-based strategies.
Discuss at least two specific options and resources available to you in your community or virtually to help you move toward wellness on the health-illness spectrum. Describe how these would assist in moving you toward wellness (managing a chronic disease, recovering from an illness, self-actualization, etc.).
You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assesses the following programmatic competency:
RN-BSN
10.1: Understand the human experience across the health-illness continuum.
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Benchmark – Human Experience Across the Health-Illness Continuum – Rubric
Importance of Health-Illness Continuum to Health and Patient Care (B)
21 points
Criteria Description
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the human
experience in patient care. (C10.1)
5. Target
21 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care is thorough and accurate.
4. Acceptable
18.69 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care is detailed.
3. Approaching
16.59 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care is present.
2. Insufficient
15.75 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care, lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care, is omitted.
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Relationship of Human-Illness Continuum to Value, Dignity, and Promotion of Human Flourishing
Criteria Description
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability of a
health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients. Includes how this is
consistent with the Christian worldview.
5. Target
21 points
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability
of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients is thorough and
insightfully includes how this is consistent with the Christian worldview.
4. Acceptable
18.69 points
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability
of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients is detailed, and
includes how this is consistent with the Christian worldview.
3. Approaching
16.59 points
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability
of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients is present, and
includes how this is consistent with the Christian worldview.
2. Insufficient
15.75 points
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability
of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients lacks detail or is
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
An explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care
provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients is omitted.
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21 points
Refection on Personal State of Health and the Health-Illness Continuum
15.75 points
Criteria Description
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from state
of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved.
5. Target
15.75 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, is thorough and
insightful.
4. Acceptable
14.02 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, is detailed.
3. Approaching
12.44 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, is present.
2. Insufficient
11.81 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, lacks detail or is
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, is omitted.
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Resources Supporting Wellness
15.75 points
Criteria Description
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the health-illness
continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist.
5. Target
15.75 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, are thorough and
insightful.
4. Acceptable
14.02 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, are detailed.
3. Approaching
12.44 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, are present.
2. Insufficient
11.81 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, lack detail or are
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, are omitted.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose
7.35 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
7.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific
audience.
4. Acceptable
6.54 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
3. Approaching
5.81 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is
limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient
5.51 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended
audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion
7.35 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target
7.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
6.54 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
5.81 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization
or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
5.51 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas
are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing
or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
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Evidence
6.3 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
6.3 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
4. Acceptable
5.61 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching
4.98 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other
perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient
4.73 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of
the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing
6.3 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
6.3 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
5.61 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
4.98 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2. Insufficient
4.73 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence
structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation
4.2 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations,
footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
4.2 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable
3.74 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
3.32 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
3.15 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of
sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 105 points
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Benchmark – Human Experience Across the Health-Illness Continuum – Rubric
Importance of Health-Illness Continuum to Health and Patient Care (B)
21 points
Criteria Description
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the human
experience in patient care. (C10.1)
5. Target
21 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care is thorough and accurate.
4. Acceptable
18.69 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care is detailed.
3. Approaching
16.59 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care is present.
2. Insufficient
15.75 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care, lacks detail or is incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A discussion of the health-illness continuum perspective and its importance in relation to health and the
human experience in patient care, is omitted.
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Relationship of Human-Illness Continuum to Value, Dignity, and Promotion of Human Flourishing
Criteria Description
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability of a
health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients. Includes how this is
consistent with the Christian worldview.
5. Target
21 points
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability
of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients is thorough and
insightfully includes how this is consistent with the Christian worldview.
4. Acceptable
18.69 points
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability
of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients is detailed, and
includes how this is consistent with the Christian worldview.
3. Approaching
16.59 points
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability
of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients is present, and
includes how this is consistent with the Christian worldview.
2. Insufficient
15.75 points
An explanation of the relationship between the understanding of the health-illness continuum and the ability
of a health care provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients lacks detail or is
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
An explanation of the relationship between the health-illness continuum and the ability of a health care
provider to promote the value, dignity, and human flourishing of patients is omitted.
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21 points
Refection on Personal State of Health and the Health-Illness Continuum
15.75 points
Criteria Description
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from state
of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved.
5. Target
15.75 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, is thorough and
insightful.
4. Acceptable
14.02 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, is detailed.
3. Approaching
12.44 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, is present.
2. Insufficient
11.81 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, lacks detail or is
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
A reflection of personal state of health from a holistic perspective, including what supports or detracts from
state of health, status on health-illness continuum, and how wellness can be improved, is omitted.
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Resources Supporting Wellness
15.75 points
Criteria Description
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the health-illness
continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist.
5. Target
15.75 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, are thorough and
insightful.
4. Acceptable
14.02 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, are detailed.
3. Approaching
12.44 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, are present.
2. Insufficient
11.81 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, lack detail or are
incomplete.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Specific options and resources available that would help one move toward personal wellness on the healthillness continuum, including discussion of how the options and resources would assist, are omitted.
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Thesis, Position, or Purpose
7.35 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
7.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific
audience.
4. Acceptable
6.54 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately presented. An awareness of the appropriate audience is
demonstrated.
3. Approaching
5.81 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is
limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
2. Insufficient
5.51 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is unfocused or confused. There is very little awareness of the intended
audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
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Development, Structure, and Conclusion
7.35 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development.
5. Target
7.35 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion
aligns to the development of the purpose.
4. Acceptable
6.54 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and
unified. A clear and logical conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose.
3. Approaching
5.81 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization
or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose.
2. Insufficient
5.51 points
Writing lacks logical progression of the thesis, position, or purpose. Some organization is attempted, but ideas
are disconnected. Conclusion is unclear and not supported by the overall development of the purpose.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing
or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered.
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Evidence
6.3 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
6.3 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Relevant perspectives of others are clearly considered.
4. Acceptable
5.61 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
3. Approaching
4.98 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other
perspectives is present.
2. Insufficient
4.73 points
Evidence is limited or irrelevant. The interpretation of other perspectives is superficial or incorrect.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of
the writer.
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Mechanics of Writing
6.3 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
6.3 points
No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
5.61 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
4.98 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure
is attempted.
2. Insufficient
4.73 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence
structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence
structure errors are found throughout.
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Format/Documentation
4.2 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations,
footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline.
5. Target
4.2 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present.
4. Acceptable
3.74 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors.
3. Approaching
3.32 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors.
2. Insufficient
3.15 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of
sources are evident.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided.
Total 105 points
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