NU801 Unit 7 Assignment: First Draft Literature Support
First Draft Literature Support
Module 7: Introduction (Required Content) (1 of 4)
Module 7: Readings and Activities (2 of 4)
Current Assignment: Module 7: Assignment First Draft Literature Support (3 of 4)
Module 7: Practice/Clinical/Project Hours Report, Assignment (4 of 4)
Instructions
In the unit 2 discussion, you provided an overview of the ‘big picture’ of the problem you have observed in your practice setting and your observations of the problem in the healthcare community at large. Additionally, in that discussion you provide a description of your practice setting.
Additionally, for that discussion you utilized the Problem Statement Guideline to develop and post your Problem Statement.
In NU 760, in the unit 3 assignment, you created an ‘Aim Statement’ to set the stage for your student DNP project. And you constructed the elements of the ‘P’ (plan) element of the PDSA cycle which is synonymous with IHI’s Model for Improvement.
In NU 760, in the unit 5 assignment, you constructed a synthesis matrix table demonstrating credible resources/articles that were relevant to some aspect of your proposed student DNP project (e.g. the problem, the practice population, the practice setting, the intervention, the evaluation strategies to utilize, etc.). By now you should have received feedback on this assignment from NU 760.
You have faculty feedback on the assignments from Unit 2 and NU 760.
The literature support assignment is an informal paper draft of the literature that frames and provides support for the DNP project.
The paper is to be constructed consistent with in APA (7th ed.) guidelines.
The literature cited should primarily focus on filtered evidence such as reviews (e.g. Cochrane, Joanna Briggs Institute, scoping, systematic, integrated, meta-analysis/meta-synthesis, simple literature, clinical practice recommendation and guidelines) before non-filtered evidence (e.g. individual studies, recommendations, opinions, or other literature).
The paper should be organized to present the literature you reviewed relevant to your proposed project and demonstrate how it is connected it your project.
Please utilize the learning resources on developing a literature review from Unit 6 and this Unit to guide your construction of the literature support draft.
The resource below is provided in this unit. Please consider the organization of the literature review presented in this learning resource and incorporate that approach to organizing your draft literature support paper.
Read: Royal Literary Fund (2021). The structure of a literature review.Links to an external site.
Include in the draft paper a discussion of the following elements:
An overview of the project practice setting.
An overview of the project population.
An overview of the problem identified in the project practice setting.
A synthesis of the literature about the identified problem.
A synthesis of the literature of interventions and/or strategies you reviewed that could be utilized to address the problem.
A discussion of the interventions and/or strategies you believe are best suited for incorporating into your project design.
A discussion as to why you believe your selected intervention/and or strategies are the ones best suited for your project design.
Submit your completed literature review to this assignment dropbox. This assignment is due by Sunday at 11:59pm CT.
Estimated time to complete: 8 hours
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Rubric
Graduate Assignment Rubric – 100 Points
Graduate Assignment Rubric – 100 Points
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic
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 OutcomeSupport 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 OutcomeOrganization 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 OutcomeCumulative Impression
The assignment, as a whole, is scholarly, compelling, and impressive.
15 to >14.25 pts
Advanced
The assignment as whole reflects doctoral 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 doctoral 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: 100
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.