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PROTOCOL ANALYSIS
Develop a new protocol for pediatric appendicitis.
Criteria (grading weight):
A.Topic: (10%)
a.Definition of problem – brief description of the problem
b.Epidemiology.
B.Data Base:
a.Subjective: (20%)
i.statements by patient describing typical subjective symptoms for this problem
ii.less common associated symptoms which would signal the need for consultation or referral.
C.Objective (20%)
a.signs and physical assessment findings
b.list by body system
D.Analysis: (20%)
a.common differential diagnoses
b.primary diagnosis
E.Plan: (20%)
a.preventive aspects
b.promotion of health
c.further diagnostics or assessment needed.
d.treatment plan should also include:
i.prescribed medications and dosages
ii.potential side effects
iii.non-pharmacologic treatments
iv.patient/family education
v.plans for follow-up: referral, return evaluation.
F.References/grammar: (10%). – at least three current journal references should be used. Reference list and cover sheet should be in APA format. Proper professional language is expected, as is the absence of typographical errors. Please note that plagiarism (failure to cite the references used) will result in a grade of zero for this paper.
The protocol should be applicable to the clinical setting (clinic)
References may be cited collectively under each heading. i.e.: Subjective (Hall, 2013; Jones, 2011; Evert, 2016)
**The total length of the protocol should not be more than 2 pages (excluding title page and references).
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PROTOCOL ANALYSIS
Develop a new protocol for pediatric appendicitis.
Criteria (grading weight):
A. Topic: (10%)
a. Definition of problem – brief description of the problem
b. Epidemiology.
B. Data Base:
a. Subjective: (20%)
i. statements by patient describing typical subjective symptoms for this
problem
ii. less common associated symptoms which would signal the need for
consultation or referral.
C. Objective (20%)
a. signs and physical assessment findings
b. list by body system
D. Analysis: (20%)
a. common differential diagnoses
b. primary diagnosis
E. Plan: (20%)
a. preventive aspects
b. promotion of health
c. further diagnostics or assessment needed.
d. treatment plan should also include:
i. prescribed medications and dosages
ii. potential side effects
iii. non-pharmacologic treatments
iv. patient/family education
v. plans for follow-up: referral, return evaluation.
F. References/grammar: (10%). – at least three current journal references should be used.
Reference list and cover sheet should be in APA format. Proper professional language is
expected, as is the absence of typographical errors. Please note that plagiarism (failure
to cite the references used) will result in a grade of zero for this paper.
The protocol should be applicable to the clinical setting (clinic)
References may be cited collectively under each heading. i.e.: Subjective (Hall, 2013; Jones,
2011; Evert, 2016)
**The total length of the protocol should not be more than 2 pages (excluding title page and
references).
PROTOCOL ANALYSIS
Develop a new protocol for pediatric appendicitis.
Criteria (grading weight):
A. Topic: (10%)
a. Definition of problem – brief description of the problem
b. Epidemiology.
B. Data Base:
a. Subjective: (20%)
i. statements by patient describing typical subjective symptoms for this
problem
ii. less common associated symptoms which would signal the need for
consultation or referral.
C. Objective (20%)
a. signs and physical assessment findings
b. list by body system
D. Analysis: (20%)
a. common differential diagnoses
b. primary diagnosis
E. Plan: (20%)
a. preventive aspects
b. promotion of health
c. further diagnostics or assessment needed.
d. treatment plan should also include:
i. prescribed medications and dosages
ii. potential side effects
iii. non-pharmacologic treatments
iv. patient/family education
v. plans for follow-up: referral, return evaluation.
F. References/grammar: (10%). – at least three current journal references should be used.
Reference list and cover sheet should be in APA format. Proper professional language is
expected, as is the absence of typographical errors. Please note that plagiarism (failure
to cite the references used) will result in a grade of zero for this paper.
The protocol should be applicable to the clinical setting (clinics such as primary care office or
urgent care)
References may be cited collectively under each heading. i.e.: Subjective (Hall, 2013; Jones,
2011; Evert, 2016)
**The total length of the protocol should not be more than 2 pages (excluding title page and
references).
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