Discussion Post: Scientific Underpinnings
Part A
a) Psychosocial theory in nursing practice includes factors, such as self-efficacy, stress and coping, learned helplessness, and social support. Choose one aspect of a psychosocial theory that relates to your DNP Project. This assignment must reflect on the topic of my project, which is on adolescent population with mental health issues, and how does Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) impact patient referrals to psychiatric facilities.
b) Economic theory must be utilized by the DNP-prepared nurse. How can economic theory be applied to your proposed DNP Project? This assignment must reflect on the topic of my project, which is on adolescent population with mental health issues, and how does Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) impact patient referrals to psychiatric facilities.
Part B
a) Explain the common characteristics of complex adaptive systems. How can the DNP-prepared nurse apply the concepts of a complex adaptive system to patient care?
b) Examine change theories in scholarly literature. Describe the application of a change theory from the perspective of a DNP-prepared nurse in relation to the proposed changes in your DNP Project. This assignment must reflect on the topic of my project, which is on adolescent population with mental health issues, and how does Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) impact patient referrals to psychiatric facilities.
Part C
a) Which science-based theories do you think are the most useful to the DNP-prepared nurse? Why?
b) Explore various science-based theories. Select two theories and describe their relevance to your role as a DNP-prepared nurse.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.