About This Assignment
In this course you learned how advances in technology have provided tools that improve healthcare outcomes. In this assignment you will be analyzing one of these tools to determine their value and effectiveness. Choose one of the following items and write a 2500 to 3500-word paper evaluating the item and its technology:
- Wearable activity trackers
- Personal health records
- Disaster medical response
Based on your research construct an argument regarding the efficacy and adoption of the technology in the health care field. Be sure to address the following questions in your argument:
- What types of technology are currently being used for the item you chose?
- What is the current adoption rate of the item by patients and/or physicians?
- What are the current challenges or barriers to adoption by patients? By physicians?
- How effective or valuable is the item?
Related Lessons
The following lessons from the course may help you with this assignment.
- Wearable Devices for Health: Examples, Impact & Trends
- Impact of Advances in Health Care Technology
- Simulations in Nursing & Health Education
Formatting & Sources
As part of your research, you may refer to the course material for supporting evidence, but you must also use at least three credible, outside sources and cite them using APA format. Please include a mix of both primary and secondary sources, with at least one source from a scholarly peer-reviewed journal. If you use any Study.com lessons as sources, please also cite them in APA (including the lesson title and instructor’s name).
- Primary sources are first-hand accounts such as interviews, advertisements, speeches, company documents, statements, and press releases published by the company in question.
- Secondary sources come from peer-reviewed scholarly journals, such as the Journal of Management. You may use sources like JSTOR, Google Scholar, and Social Science Research Network to find articles from these journals. Secondary sources may also come from reputable websites with .gov, .edu, or .org in the domain. (Wikipedia is not a reputable source, though the sources listed in Wikipedia articles may be acceptable.)
If you’re unsure about how to use APA format for your paper and sources, please see the following lessons:
- What is APA Format? Definition & Style
- How To Format APA Citations
Rubric
| Category | Unacceptable (0-1) | Needs Improvement (2-3) | Good (4) | Excellent (5) | Total Possible Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation of Issues (x5) | Issue is not stated clearly. Reader is unable to understand the issue | Issue is stated but the description is ambiguous or unclear. Reader is left with questions regarding the issue. | Issue is described effectively. Reader is able to understand the issue. | Issue is stated clearly and described comprehensively. Reader has a full understanding of the depth and breadth of the issue | 25 |
| Analysis (x5) | No sources are used for analysis. Expert viewpoints are used as facts. | Less than three sources are used for an analysis. Expert viewpoints are used as facts to support conclusion. | Three sources are used to provide a coherent analysis. Expert viewpoints are questioned – not taken as fact. | More than three sources are used to provide a comprehensive analysis by the student. Expert viewpoints are questioned thoroughly, not stated as fact. | 25 |
| Structure (x2) | Structure is illogical or significantly hinders understanding | Arguments are difficult to identify; ideas are disjointed | Evidence is provided & is relevant to the thesis, but transitions and connections are lacking | Arguments are well integrated; ideas flow logically; main points are identifiable | 10 |
| Mechanics (x2) | Incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and use of standard English grammar hinders understanding | Several instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | Few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | No or very few instances of incorrect spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and usage of standard English grammar | 10 |
Before You Submit
When you are done writing your essay, we suggest taking some time to check for any errors or to add some final touches. We also suggest that you use online plagiarism checkers such as PlagScan or DupliChecker to make sure that your essay is not too similar to any existing materials.
Unless otherwise stated in the assignment instructions, AI-generated content is not permissible. The use of ChatGPT or other AI applications to generate work presented as your own is a form of plagiarism. Plagiarized submissions will NOT be graded and may result in disciplinary actions.