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For this assignment, students will discuss current recommendations for screening exams for an at-risk patient population and propose evidence-based intervention(s) for the identified population. The paper should be a minimum of four to five paragraphs, 500- 800 words in length, and no more than four pages, not including the title and reference pages.
Assignment Details:
Perform the following tasks:
Conduct a literature review and identify current recommendations for screening exams for an at-risk patient population.
Write an engaging and informative paper that would be helpful for someone in the discipline wanting to learn about current recommendations for screening exams for the identified at-risk patient population.
Use the following as a checklist for the scholarly paper:
Include the following elements:
Title page (APA formatted title page).
Introduction
Background knowledge-brief summary of current knowledge on the at-risk population and the current recommendation for screening exams
Challenges imposed in practice
Intext citation present and appropriate
Literature Review
Expound on the current recommendations for screening exams for selected at-risk population.
Literature searches for the topic on the web and in databases are limited to peer-reviewed professional nursing and medical journals, texts, and writings (no older than 5 years).
Uses literature to support claims, facts, and statistics.
Intext Citation present and appropriate.
Proposed Intervention
Clearly state proposed intervention(s)
Define the ethical considerations or issues relevant to proposed intervention(s)
State why the intervention(s) were chosen
Describe the implications of the proposed intervention to nursing education and practice.
Discussion/Implications/Conclusion
All work should have appropriate citations and reference lists.
Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font; 1-inch margins; double-spaced.
Consists of 500 to 800 words in length (four to five paragraphs)
Citation and references are to follow the APA manual format
References should be no more than 5 years old
Sources:
Wikipedia (or similar sites) is not to be used as a reference
Taber’s and/or other medical dictionaries or encyclopedias are not to be used as references.
Proofread and edit the paper carefully, following the assignment rubric.
Use the plagiarism tool to check the summary against unintended plagiarism.
Spell check the paper and submit via Canvas.

Replaying Caleb’s Discussion Post.
Discussion Post Week 8
Caleb Pineda
Miami Regional University
DNP 7300: Translation Science
Dr. Alexander de Varona DNP
June 22, 2024
I explored the clinical practice guideline titled “Management of Chronic Pain in Adults” (Guideline No. NG193) from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research website. This guideline addresses the challenge of providing effective pain management for individuals suffering from chronic pain, a widespread issue impacting millions globally. Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain lasting more than three months, significantly affecting patients’ quality of life and daily functioning.
The guideline emphasizes the adoption of a multimodal approach to chronic pain management. This approach integrates various strategies including pharmaceuticals, physiotherapy, psychological interventions, and lifestyle modifications (Agency for Health Care Policy and Research, 2019). The rationale behind this recommendation underscores the multifaceted nature of chronic pain, encompassing physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
The recommendation is supported by Level 1 evidence, indicating systematic reviews of trial data or trials with low risk of bias. This robust evidence highlights the efficacy of adopting a multidisciplinary model in managing chronic pain effectively in clinical settings.
While reviewing the guideline, it becomes evident that not all recommendations are supported by the highest level of evidence. However, a majority are backed by Level 1 evidence derived from systematic approaches like the multidisciplinary model. In contrast, treatments such as acupuncture and herbal supplements rely more on expert opinions and small-scale studies, indicating varying levels of evidence across different interventions.
The inclusion of recommendations with diverse levels of evidence aims to provide a comprehensive framework that can be tailored to individual patient needs. Chronic pain management is complex and varies among patients; hence, guidelines incorporate a range of evidence to support personalized care approaches (Smith et al., 2022). It is essential for clinicians to critically evaluate the evidence and apply the most validated recommendations to ensure optimal patient care outcomes.
In summary, the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research’s guideline on “Management of Chronic Pain in Adults” advocates for a multidisciplinary approach supported by high-level evidence. Despite variations in evidential support across recommendations, the guideline offers a holistic framework to address the heterogeneous nature of patient needs in chronic pain management.
References
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. (2019). Management of Chronic Pain in Adults. Retrieved from http://www.guideline.gov/browse/by-topic.aspx
Smith, J., Brown, R., & Lee, M. (2022). Advances in chronic pain management: Integrating evidence-based practices. Journal of Pain Management, 10(2), 45-58. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpm.2022.02.005