Reference no: EM133824125
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 Expert Academic Guidance Now!
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:
Micro:
Poor medication adherence
Limited knowledge of hypertension
Lack of family support
Sedentary lifestyle
Meso:
Limited access to primary care
Lack of community health programs
Inconsistent follow-up from healthcare providers
Transportation issues to clinics
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:
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
Go to MindMup.
Create three main branches: Micro, Meso, Macro.
Add four factors under each branch.
Draw arrows to show relationships and label or color-code them.
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."