Assignment Task:
Step 1: Choose a Patient Population and Problem of Interest
Elderly patients with hypertension facing barriers to effective disease management.
Step 2: Understand Micro, Meso, and Macro Levels
- Micro: Individual or direct influences (e.g., personal behaviors, knowledge, family support).
- Meso: Community or organizational influences (e.g., healthcare facilities, clinics, work environments).
- Macro: Broader societal or systemic influences (e.g., healthcare policy, socioeconomic factors, cultural norms).
Step 3: Brainstorm Contributing Factors
Identify at least four contributing factors for each level. For each factor, think about how it might connect to others.
Example for Elderly with Hypertension:
i. Micro:
- Poor medication adherence
- Limited knowledge of hypertension
- Lack of family support
- Sedentary lifestyle
ii. Meso:
- Limited access to primary care
- Lack of community health programs
- Inconsistent follow-up from healthcare providers
- Transportation issues to clinics
iii. Macro:
- High cost of medications
- Insurance coverage gaps
- Socioeconomic disparities
- Public health policies not prioritizing elderly care
Step 4: Draw Connections
Create 12 relationship arrows between the factors across levels. Use logic to explain the connections: Looking for Assignment Help?
- Example: "Poor medication adherence (micro) connects to high medication costs (macro) because financial strain limits access to medications."
Step 5: Build the Concept Map
Use MindMup to design your map or you can use words doc
1. Go to MindMup.
2. Create three main branches: Micro, Meso, Macro.
3. Add four factors under each branch.
4. Draw arrows to show relationships and label or color-code them.
5. Save your map as a JPEG image.
Step 6: Write Rationales for Relationships
For six of your arrows, briefly explain why the factors are connected.
Example:
- Rationale for Connection: Transportation issues (meso) and poor medication adherence (micro) are linked because patients unable to reach pharmacies or clinics may skip medications.
Step 7: Incorporate Resources
Add supporting references or key insights from articles, lesson readings, or your coursework. Example: "As discussed in Lesson 4.1, socioeconomic barriers at the macro level significantly impact patient behavior at the micro level."