Activity 5
Evidence-Based Practice and Case Management
Using your chosen chronic illness from the list below,
Hypertension
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes Mellitus type 2
Childhood Asthma
you will explore the use of evidence-based practice and how it is incorporated into case management patient care guidelines and pathways.
Identify and discuss current best evidence-based practices for your chosen illness. Address the importance of basing case management on current evidence.
Identify and discuss published guidelines. What are the recommended treatment plans, Blood levels, etc. for your chosen illness?
Identify and discuss clinical pathways and how they relate to your chosen illness.
Reading and Resources
Watch Video Case Management Rubric Tips for Assignments.
Hodgkinson, I., Vince, C., Aylott, C., Pamphilon, J., Chandler, J., & Chumbley, K. (2018). P-243 End of life care education within the nursing and residential home setting. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, 8
Gallagher, A., Dapson, A., Brighton, D., & Nicholson, C. Confidence in end-of-life care: Developing the skills you need: How a COVID-19 training program helped staff with little or no experience of end of life care prepare for discussions with patients and providing a good death. (2020). Nursing Standard (2014+), 35(11), 56-58.
