NU760 Unit 7 Assignment: Analysis of Barriers Presentation
Analysis of Barriers Presentation
Unit 7: Introduction (1 of 3)
Unit 7: Readings and Activities (2 of 3)
Current Assignment: Unit 7: Analysis of Barriers Presentation, Assignment (3 of 3)
Instructions
You have developed a scholarly project to address an identified problem in your practice setting and from your review of the literature you selected an intervention to address the problem.
Implementing a project requires identifying actual and potential barriers that might have an impact on implementation of the project you designed.
Develop a presentation that includes the following elements:
A title slide
A brief description of the practice setting the scholarly project is designed to be implemented in
A slide with your aim statement (completed in unit 3)
A slide or slides that demonstrate the barriers [actual or potential] that you identified when designing your project (one slide required for each barrier identified)
A slide or slides that discuss how consideration of those barriers [actual or potential] impacted the development of your project or may impact actual implementation of your project (one slide required for each barrier identified)
A slide for References
Ensure that you include appropriate in-text and reference citations constructed consistent with 7th edition APA guidelines.
Please upload your completed paper to this assignment drop box. This paper is due by Sunday at 11:59pm CT.
Estimated time to complete: 4 hours
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Rubric
NU760 Unit 7 Assignment Rubric
NU760 Unit 7 Assignment Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Topic
Addresses all components of the assignment.
30 to >28.5 pts
Advanced
Comprehensively addresses all components of the assignment.
28.5 to >24.0 pts
Competent
Addresses all or most components of the assignment adequately and/or components are not addressed or not addressed comprehensively.
24 to >0.0 pts
Emerging
Addresses all or most components of the assignment but not adequately and/or components are not addressed.
0 pts
Incomplete
Missing or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Support and Evidence
Uses evidence to support main tenets, points, or arguments presented in the assignment.
30 to >28.5 pts
Advanced
Uses comprehensive, appropriate evidence to support the main tenets of the assignment.
28.5 to >24.0 pts
Competent
Uses adequate but minimal evidence to support the main tenets of the assignment and/or the evidence cited is weak, unrelated, or does not support the part of the assignment in which is it cited.
24 to >0.0 pts
Emerging
Does not adequately use appropriate evidence to support the main tenets of the assignment.
0 pts
Incomplete
Missing or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Organization and Coherence
Uses a logical progression of ideas and presents a clear articulation of main tenets. Almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
Written coherently, using APA format or another
format as required.
25 to >23.75 pts
Advanced
Clear, logical, coherently written and appropriately formatted
23.75 to >20.0 pts
Competent
Assignment has some organizational, writing, and/or APA problems which distract from its flow and understandability.
20 to >0.0 pts
Emerging
Assignment has many organizational, writing, and/or APA problems which distract from its flow and understandability.
0 pts
Incomplete
Missing or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Cumulative Impression
The assignment, as a whole, is scholarly, compelling, and impressive.
15 to >14.25 pts
Advanced
The assignment as whole reflects graduate level scholarship. It is compelling, impressive, and contributes to expansion of knowledge.
14.25 to >12.0 pts
Competent
The assignment as whole is adequate as graduate level scholarship but needs polishing. It does not reflect a clear contribution to expansion of knowledge.
12 to >0.0 pts
Emerging
The assignment is unclear or inadequately structured with multiple content, organizational, writing, or APA problems.
0 pts
Incomplete
Missing or Assignment was not submitted and/or not submitted on time
15 pts
Total Points: 10
Problem or Issue
The project will address the critical issue of limited access to mental health services for homeless individuals. Mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders are disproportionately prevalent in homeless populations. Unfortunately, systemic barriers like lack of insurance, housing instability, and the stigma surrounding homelessness often prevent this group from accessing needed mental health care. This results in worsening mental health conditions and prolongs their homelessness, further burdening emergency services and increasing public health costs.
Big Picture and Context
The mental health crisis among homeless populations is not an isolated issue but rather a reflection of systemic gaps in healthcare, social services, and housing policies. In the United States, homelessness affects over half a million people each year, with a substantial proportion suffering from serious mental health disorders. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 30% of homeless adults live with serious mental illness (SAMHSA, 2022). Untreated mental health conditions exacerbate homelessness, reduce the likelihood of securing stable housing, and contribute to recurring encounters with emergency departments and law enforcement.
Efforts to reach homeless individuals with mental health services have been fragmented, often relying on emergency care or crisis intervention, rather than preventive, continuous treatment. These gaps in care demonstrate a need for more sustainable and proactive mental health interventions that can stabilize individuals and offer long-term solutions.
Significance of the Problem
The significance of addressing mental health in homeless populations cannot be overstated. Untreated mental illness is both a cause and consequence of homelessness. Individuals with mental health conditions often struggle to maintain employment or housing, contributing to long-term instability. At the same time, the stresses of homelessness—including exposure to violence, substance abuse, and lack of access to necessities—further deteriorate their mental health. Without access to care, homeless individuals face a downward spiral of worsening health and an increased risk of incarceration or premature death.
In addition to the individual toll, the failure to adequately address mental health needs in homeless populations places immense pressure on public resources. Emergency rooms and jails often serve as default mental health care providers for the homeless, but these settings are expensive and ill-equipped to offer continuous care. By providing targeted mental health services, it is possible to reduce the cycle of crisis care and decrease long-term costs for cities and communities.
“Neighborhood” Context
The problem of mental health care for homeless individuals primarily “lives” in urban centers, where the highest rates of homelessness are concentrated. These areas are characterized by overcrowded shelters, public spaces used as temporary living areas, and limited access to comprehensive healthcare services. Mental health services in these neighborhoods are typically overstretched, with high demand and few resources available to address the complex needs of homeless individuals. Furthermore, the transient nature of homelessness makes it difficult for individuals to access consistent, ongoing mental health care.
Problem Statement
The lack of consistent and accessible mental health services for homeless individuals in urban areas contributes to worsening mental health conditions, prolonging homelessness, and increasing the use of emergency services and law enforcement. This project aims to develop a sustainable, community-based model for mental health services to homeless populations, focusing on continuity of care and long-term stabilization.
References:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). (2022). Behavioral health services for people who are homeless. https://www.samhsa.gov/homelessness-programs-resourcesLinks to an external site.
National Coalition for the Homeless. (2020). Mental illness and homelessness. https://nationalhomeless.org/mental-illness-and-homelessness/Links to an external site.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2021). The 2021 annual homeless assessment report to Congress. https://www.hud.govLinks to an external site.