Assignment Task: Ulcerative Colitis
Write a brief narrative discussing the pathophysiology of ulcerative colitis. Do not copy/paste information or use a lot of direct quotes, but rather paraphrase the information in your own words with proper citations (use primary sources as opposed to, for example, UptoDate or Epocrates (can find primary sources in their reference lists).
Q1. Identify populations who may be at particular risk for this UC and why.
Q2. Briefly but thoroughly describe the current standard of care for those diagnosed with ulcerative colitis including screening, diagnosis, medications, education, counseling and referrals.
Q3. What questions are answered by your studies?
Q4. How and why might advanced practice nurses take a role in supporting patients with UC?
Q5. How might culture (e.g., cultural beliefs, behaviors) influence a patient's culture and influence their health care practices and your treatment plan as a care provider?
Q6. Will the results of your research studies change your approach as to how you would make the diagnosis or manage the care for these patients and why?