Evidence-Based Psychoeducational Group Assignment NURS-243 Students will work together to develop an evidence-based psychoeducational group presentation. The presentation will be delivered in person in clinical. The focus of the group

MUST be related to the psychiatric population and could be one of the following: (Feel free to explore other psychoeducational group topics with your clinical instructor) **You must obtain approval for your chosen topic from your clinical instructor** Medication self-management ○ Coping Skills о Relapse prevention O ○ Mindfulness and relaxation techniques Health self-maintenance including diet, exercise, smoking cessation (as appropriate), sleep-rest patterns, hygiene Students will collaborate to prepare and conduct a 30-minute evidence-based psychoeducational group presentation on the chosen topic. Students can create a handout, a game or some other option that is approved by the clinical instructor. Students will present their evidence-based psychoeducational group project to their clients in the clinical settings. • Objectives: To utilize evidence-based and academically robust information sources ○ To design learning material appropriate for the patient population ○ To elicit patient participation in the group O To assess effectiveness of teaching by engaging in post presentation discussion with peer-to-peer evaluation Recommended readings: Varcarolis, E. M., & Fosbre, C. D. (2021). Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care (4th ed.). 28-30. Therapies for specific populations. Considerations for ground rules for group project: Communication within the group ○ Method ○ Time frame for response Determination of a schedule ○ Planning • Development • О Final deadline Full participation ○ In planning sessions, include discussion of sources used ○ In divided work assignment for project, draft work shared in advance O In psychoeducational group presentation Reference: www.cmu.edu Criteria improvement Does not meet Needs objective Inadequate Fair (<75%=0.74 (75-79%= 0.79pt) Mostly achieved Good (80-89%= 0.89pt) Objective 1: Two (2) three (3) evidence-based sources are cited If web-based sources are used, the web address ends in either .edu or .gov Evidence-based sources are current, within 5 years Objective 2: Creates a teaching tool, a handout, a game, etc. for clients Material is written at no higher than 5th or 6th grade level Minimal use of three (3) or more syllable words Utilizes color, pictures Objective 3: Invites patients (peers) to share experience with topic (problem-solving approach) Invites clients (peers) to ask questions Objective 4: Evaluates learning by asking questions Evaluates learning by noting and responding to patient (peer) participation Objective 5: Topic is appropriate for an adult inpatient psychiatric population All group members participate in group presentation Objective 6: Self-evaluation is complete and demonstrates self Reflection Peer-evaluations are complete and demonstrate observation and evaluation of each peers' contribution to the project. Total Score pt) Fully achieved Excellent (90-100%= 1.00) PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUP PROJECT SELF-EVALUATION Instructions: Circle the statement that best describes your evaluation of YOUR performance in the NURS 243 Psychoeducational Group presentation. Then, describe your specific contribution to the psychoeducational group presentation below. Thank you! Name Topic Criteria Contribution to team project Contribution to knowledge 3 Consistent and actively worked towards team presentation Voluntarily shared my ideas and experiences with the team to contribute to end project; 2 Worked toward team presentation most of the time Voluntarily shared my ideas and experiences with the team to contribute to end project. 1 Inconsistently worked on team project Shared some ideas with the team during meetings. 0 Did not work towards completing team project Did not share ideas with the team or contribute skills to the team project. encouraged others to share and Cooperation & teamwork participate as well. Interacted well with team members; respected team members. Interacted adequately with team members and respected others. Worked well as part of a team, but did not respect others. Did not cooperate with others; did not work well as part of a team. Briefly describe your contributions to the project: PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUP PROJECT PEER-EVALUATION Instructions: Circle the statement that best describes YOUR PEER'S performance in the NURS 243 Psychoeducational Group presentation. Thank you! YOUR Name PEER'S Name Topic Criteria Contribution to team project Contribution to knowledge Cooperation & teamwork 3 Consistent and actively worked towards team presentation Voluntarily shared my ideas and experiences with the team to contribute to end project; encouraged others to share and participate as well. Interacted well with team members; respected team members. 2 Worked toward team presentation most of the time Voluntarily shared my ideas and experiences with the team to contribute to end project. Interacted adequately with team members and respected others. 1 Inconsistently worked on team project Shared some ideas with the team during meetings. Worked well as part of a team, but did not respect others. 0 Did not work towards completing team project Did not share ideas with the team or contribute skills to the team project. Did not cooperate with others; did not work well as part of a team.