Assignment task:
In this assessment, you will develop a paper or presentation in which you must identify the theory-practice gap using a particular scenario. You will identify a nursing theory that could be used to close the gap, what may have caused the gap, and best practices to close the gap.
Scenario:
A client was originally admitted to the clinic using the name Jeffery. A cisman (someone who was assigned male at birth and identifies as a man) with he/him pronouns; this individual now identifies as a woman with she/her pronouns. The patient has asked to be called by her new name, Abby. Abby started hormone therapy two years ago but has not had gender-affirming surgery at this time.
Abby is visiting the clinic today for a work physical. In the waiting room, the nurse called her to the back using her deadname, Jeffrey. This was offensive to Abby, and she has requested to speak with the clinic manager. During her conversation with the clinic manager, Abby expresses her frustration with the use of a name that she no longer identifies with and requests the clinic to use her current name, Abby. The clinic manager understands there can be legal issues involved that do not allow the clinic to simply change the names of patients, however, the manager wants to find a way to ensure the clinic is a safe and affirming place for Abby.
Instructions:
1. Define the theory-practice gaps from the scenario.
2. Describe the impact that each potential gap may have on nursing practice and patient care.
3. Identify a nursing theory that could be applied in the scenario.
o Support the chosen nursing theory with rationale.
o Discuss its relationship to the nursing process.
4. Explain what might cause the gap in the scenario.
5. Identify best-practice guidelines that can be applied in the scenario.
6. Develop a plan to address the identified gaps in the scenario.
7. Describe how theory, research, and practice will interact in the plan to create a positive patient outcome.
Deliverable Format Options
Write a 1,225- to 1,400-word paper
Support your work by citing at least 4 current scholarly sources from the University Library, in addition to any textbook citations, using current APA guidelines.