Caring for Special Populations Teaching Presentation

Introduction

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding the unique needs and experiences of special population groups is paramount. Nurses must understand the values, needs, and challenges that special populations face in obtaining equitable and quality care. As nurses, you will explore strategies for providing equitable and inclusive care for diverse populations. By delving into these topics, you will gain a deeper understanding of your crucial role in bridging cultural gaps and working towards positive health outcomes for all.

Instructions

• The purpose of this assessment is to enhance your understanding of the unique healthcare needs of special population groups and to develop your skills in providing culturally competent nursing care. You will research and present on a specific special population group, exploring their cultural values, healthcare disparities, and strategies for providing culturally sensitive care.
• Choose one of the following special population groups for your presentation:
• LGBTQ+.
• Homeless or housing insecure individuals. (Preferred)
• Incarcerated individuals.
• Disabled veterans.
• Racial and/or cultural minorities.
• To complete your presentation, do the following:
• Include the following elements in your PowerPoint presentation:
• Introduction to the special population group.
• Cultural values and beliefs relevant to healthcare.
• Healthcare disparities faced by the special population group.
• Strategies for providing culturally competent nursing care.
• Case studies or personal narratives that illustrate the application of culturally competent care.
• Resources for further learning.
• Provide an APA formatted reference slide(s) at the end of your PowerPoint.
• Create the script of what you will be saying in the speakers notes of your PowerPoint.

Your presentation will be graded using the following criteria:

• Accuracy and depth of content: Explain the characteristics of a chosen special population group and their healthcare needs.
• Make sure you cover relevant cultural values, beliefs, special considerations, and healthcare disparities.
• Support your explanation with evidence from professional or other expert sources.
• Application of culturally competent care strategies: Present concrete examples and practical strategies for providing culturally sensitive nursing care to you chosen special population.
• Support this part of your presentation with evidence or personal experiences.
• Make sure you are making explicit connections between the strategies and the cultural values or health disparities they are trying to address.
• Culturally sensitive approach: Present information in a respectful and unbiased manner, recognizing the diversity within the special population group.
• Make sure that you focus on unbiased and respectful language.
• Ask yourself, how am I demonstrating that there is diversity within the special population group?
• Ask yourself, how am I demonstrating the value for equitable and inclusive care for this group?
• Effective communication and speaker’s notes: Presents information clearly and concisely, using appropriate visual aids and language. Speaker notes are clear and written in complete sentences.
• Remember, your speaker’s notes should reflect what you are saying when you record your presentation.
• Overall organization, adherence to presentation requirements, and APA style: Presentation is well-organized, adheres to the specified length, and follows APA style for in-text citations and reference list.
• Remember, your presentation, once recorded should be at least 5 minutes, but no more than 10 minutes.
• Make sure you remember to use APA style in-text citations where relevant and include an APA style reference slide at the end of your PowerPoint.

Requirements

• Number of references: A minimum of 5 scholarly or professional best-practice sources from the last five years.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

• Competency 3: Educate individuals on prevention and management of health conditions, across the life span and including special populations, based on pathophysiology, pharmacology, and physical assessment knowledge.
• Explain the characteristics of a chosen special population group and their healthcare needs.
• Present concrete examples and practical strategies for providing culturally sensitive nursing care. to a chosen special population.
• Present information in a respectful and unbiased manner, recognizing the diversity within the special population group.
• Competency 5: Apply scholarly writing standards to communicate evidence based strategies that support safe and effective patient care.
• Present information clearly and concisely, using appropriate visual aids and language. Speaker notes are provided.
• Presentation is well-organized, adheres to the specified length, and follows APA style for in-text citations and reference list.