Health Related Quality of Life

Health Related Quality of Life Discussion Board
Guidelines:
For this discussion assignment, we want each of you take a night off and enjoy a movie (Still Alice) . Your
job is to relate the basic concepts of Ferrans’ et al.’s (2005) middle range nursing theory of health-related
quality of life to the movie.
Ferrans and colleagues undertook the revision of a model of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) published
in 1995 by Wilson and Cleary. Ferrans’ work expanded the conceptualization of the domains in the original
model and integrated it with the work of other theorists. They redefined the original model by more clearly
differentiating the individual factors from environmental factors, deleted non-medical factors, and directional
labels.
Specific concepts from Ferrans’ et al. theory that you must address are:
• Characteristics of the individual and environment • How these characteristics affect:
o biological function
o symptoms
o functional status,
o general health perceptions
o Overall quality of life.
It will be important for you to clearly highlight each of the above concepts related to the character(s) of the
movie and use specific examples.
• Use APA format when referencing your sources. Include citation(s) and a reference for the movie Still
Alice, as well as the Ferrans et al. article. •
Original Post: • Your original post should not exceed 800 words. •
Your original post should include a minimum of 2 scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles (outside of article
provided for you and chosen film)
See rubric on next page for more detailed information:
Discussion Board Grading Rubric
I. Initial Posting Points Worth Points Received A brief overview of the film chosen is included. 5 pts Student
addresses the required concepts and relates how it applies to the character(s) and dynamics of the movie:
Characteristics of the individual Characteristics of the environment Biological Function Symptoms
Functional Status General Health Perceptions Overall Quality of Life
30 pts
Examples for each of the above concept 20pts Includes a minimum of 2 scholarly, peer reviewed journal
articles 5 pts
III. Other Writing clear, with appropriate spelling, grammar, and organizational structure. Followed
instructions. APA format is followed through each post. Original post no repeat references or comments
10 pts
100