Original Work Log

Maleeha Khan

Date Time Tasks Accomplished Reflection Next Goals

October 4, 3:30-4:20 Researched the​ causes of dementia​, some of Although I am unsure of the Continue exploring
2019 which include; specific details, I am dementia and
- physical activity determined​ to create an brainstorming
- nutrition original work that will benefit potential ideas for my
- major depressive disorders dementia patients​. As it was original work.
- stress my fascination and personal
In addition to learning about the causes, I experience with the memory
discovered that oftentimes when patients are disorder that drew me to the
diagnosed​ with dementia the brains of the field of neurology.
patient have already been significantly
impacted.

November 14, 12:00-1:00 Conducted a ​mentor meeting ​with ​Dr. Dike​,
2020 in which I discussed potential ideas for my
original work. Since I was determined to
include ​dementia ​in my final product my
mentor and I thought that I could promote the
safety of dementia patients.
This original work will be an Begin researching the
excellent opportunity​ to ​give safety of dementia
back​ to the community and patients and factors that
create a product that can ease risk this safety.
the lives of dementia patients
and their families that are
struggling to adapt to this
disease.

November 21, 6:30-7:40 Researched the risk factors that can ​increase a
2019 dementia patient's risk of falling​. From the
severity​ of the dementia to ​visual
impairment​, there are many factors that can
potentially cause a patient to fall. After
researching these causes, I explored ​tips​ for
As I continue to research falls Further research falls
among dementia patients, I am among dementia
determined to outline measures patients.
to promote the safety of these
patients.
 patients and caregivers to reduce the risks of
these falls. To record all of my findings, I
wrote two research assessments on the topics.

December 5, 4:30-7:00pm Created my ​original work product proposal I am eager to create original Begin​ researching
2019 and timeline​, which documents my plans for work that will have a ​lasting measures to promote
my original work. The purpose of my product impact​ on my community the safety of dementia
is to promote the ​safety of dementia patients members. patients by preventing
by researching methods to reduce the risks of their chances of
falling ​and ​medication mismanagement. obtaining ​life
Using my research and experiences, I will threatening injuries.
create a ​seminar​ for dementia patients and
their caretakers where I will share my findings.

February 3, 10:40-12:00pm Contacted several ​local hospitals​ (Texas This process reminded me of Continue contacting
2020 Health, Medical City, Baylor, etc) in regards to my experience searching for a potential venues and
potentially hosting my seminar at their facility. mentor as an ISM I student. speak to Mr. Pirtle
I was not successful at securing any meetings Although I was very frustrated about how I can
with the​ facility managers​, as most of the by my lack of progress, I am improve this process.
locations I contacted were not interested. determined​ to continue my
Considering this, I spoke to Mr. Pirtle to hear search.
his advice on securing a ​venue​. He suggested
that in addition to contacting hospitals, I
should contact local​ senior centers​.

February 6, 8:00-9:00pm Researched the ​emotional and financial
2020 burden ​family members and caregivers of
dementia patients face. After exploring the
high amount of​ stress ​these individuals face, I
wanted to incorporate more ​cost effective
solutions​ for these families. Specifically, I
researched options such as pressure sensitive
My inspiration for researching Continue incorporating
cost effective solutions for cost effective methods
dementia patients was inspired in my original work.
by a discussion in class in
which I gained ​feedback​ on
my original work from my
peers. I am very glad that I had
 matts, colored tape, shower chairs, etc. this opportunity, as I gained
many important perspectives
(such as this) that I had
previously overlooked.

February 7, 10:40-10:50am Researched and contacted ​The Grove​, a local After looking into their Call back the facility
2020 senior center​, in regards to hosting my website, I am hopeful that The manager at The Grove
seminar at their facility. I was unable to speak Grove will allow me to host and secure a meeting to
to the facility manager as she was very my seminar there. As they discuss my original
occupied by their recent reopening. already conduct several similar work.
events for the elderly.

February 11, 11:00-11:30am Created a contact list of professionals for the I am excited to begin reaching Follow up with the
2020 panel of experts​ to be featured at my seminar. out to the professionals, facility manager at The
Prior to contacting these professionals, I must however nervous that they will Grove and finalize the
secure a venue to relay the specific details. not be interested in details to secure the
participating. Considering this, location for my
I am in the process of creating seminar.
an extensive contact list.

February 13, 6:00-7:00pm Composed an ​original work progress Writing this assessment Contact the facility
2020 assessment​ detailing what I have highlighted the ​areas of manager at The Grove
accomplished in my original work to this improvement​ in my original again and continue
point. Since proposing my original work I work. I need to continue the research on patient
have accomplished the following; search for a venue at full force safety.
- Gained a ​new direction​ for finding a and continue outlining safety
venue measures.
- Researched ​measures​ to promote the
safety of dementia patients
- Explored ​cost effective solutions​ for
patients and their families to invest in
February 19, 11:40-12:00pm Returned a missed call from the facility
2020 manager at ​The Grove​. Unfortunately, I had to
leave a voicemail. Additionally, I explored the
idea of contacting a specialist from a ​memory
care center​ and the​ Alzheimer’s Association
to serve on my panel of experts.
February 19, 7:00-8:00pm Updated my ​original work progress
2020 assessment​ to reflect my progress planning the
seminar. In this assessment, I also wrote about
my decision to expand my original work to
include a​ research guide​ on the safety of
dementia patients.
February 21, 10:40-12:00pm Completed the ​first section ​of my research
2020 guide detailing the diseases that ​cause
12:40-2:10pm dementia​ and their ​symptoms​. While the
research guide is primarily for patients
already diagnosed ​with dementia, I wanted to
include this section as a brief overview of the
disease.
Once I secure a venue, I can
begin​ contacting ​these
professionals and spreading
awareness of the seminar.
Writing this progress
assessment provided me with a
new sense of direction​ for
completing my original work.
Furthermore, I am ​eager​ to
complete this guide and share
it with dementia patients and
their caretakers.
This addition to my original
work will ​expand the reach ​of
my research on the safety of
dementia patients. I am excited
to share this guide with the
attendees at my​ seminar​ and
with dementia patients online.
This research guide will serve
as a valuable​ resource ​for
dementia patients and their
caretakers when researching
the safety of the patient.
Continue researching
preventative measures
and begin writing the
research guide.
Begin writing the first
section of my research
guide, which provides a
brief overview of
dementia.
Schedule a meeting
with the facility
manager at The Grove
and complete the next
two sections of my
research guide.
February 22, 4:00-4:30pm Began writing the​ ‘Patient Safety’ ​section of
2020 my research guide. This section is the main
component of my guide, as it outlines
measures to reduce the risk of ​falling and
medication mismanagement.
February 27, 7:00-8:00pm Researched​ medication mismanagement ​in
2020 older patients by annotating a guide created by
the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration​ (SAMHSA)​ and the
Association of Aging​ (AoA)​. This article was
very enlightening as it provided me with
several ​new insights ​about the topic.
I am looking forward to Continue working on
completing this section of the this section.
guide and ​sharing​ it with Additionally, I must
dementia patients ​and their further research
caretakers​. As I am working medication
on this guide, I realized that so mismanagement in the
far my research has mainly elderly.
focused on methods to reduce
the risk of falling. That is why
I need to further research
medication mismanagement.
Reading this article provided Record my findings in
me with a better understanding my research guide and
of medication mismanagement continue researching
among the ​elderly​. the topic.
Specifically, the specific
terminology when defining the
many cases within this topic
and cases of substance abuse
among the elderly. While I do
not believe a majority of
dementia patients are abusing
their medication
March 4. 2020 1:00-1:30pm Reviewed my ​progress​ on my original work
with my mentor. Some important changes Dr.
Dike and I outlined include;
- Using the​ lecture hall​ at my school as
a venue for the seminar
- Creating a ​google form​ to send
dementia patients and their family
members. Initially, I wanted to conduct
in person interviews with these families
however a google survey will combat
the ​logistical issues​ of this.
Speaking with Dr. Dike
provided me with a​ new sense
of direction ​for my original
work. Finalizing a venue will
allow me to begin contacting
professionals for my panel of
experts and attendees to the
seminar.
Follow up with Dr.
Dike's office to get the
list of dementia patients
and begin contacting
them.

March 4, 2020 8:00-8:30pm Created a​ google form​ to send the family I am​ looking forward​ to Begin contacting
members of dementia patients. This survey reading the responses from this dementia patients and
asks about ​various factors and experiences form and​ expanding my their caretakers and
associated with falling and medication understanding ​of this asking them to
mismanagement experienced by dementia complex area of study. complete the survey.
patients.

March 9, 2020 8:00-11:00am, Contacted Dr. Dike’s office about obtaining I am really​ proud​ of the work Complete an
12:05-4:00pm the list of ​dementia patients and their family I ​accomplished​ today in introductory paragraph
members​ to email the ​survey​ to. Furthermore, completing the research guide. for the falling section
I completed a ​majority of the patient safety I believe that this guide can of the research guide.
section​ on falling in my research guide. In truly help dementia patients Also, I need to begin
addition to the ​preventative measures​ I and their family members get a writing the medication
initially outlined, I added the following to the better sense of ​understanding mismanagement
research guide; of the risks that face the safety section of the guide.
- Types of Falls​ (Anticipated of dementia patients and how
Physiological Falls, Unanticipated to combat them.
Physiological Falls, and Accidental
Falls)
- Morse Fall Scale
 These additions to my research guide will help
caretakers​ understand ​the level of the risk the
patient is facing based on a variety of factors.

March 10, 10:00-10:25am Wrote an​ introductory paragraph​ for the Completing this first major Begin the section on
2020 section on ‘​Understanding Patient Falls​’. section of the guide feels very medication
This paragraph provides a brief overview of rewarding​. I am slowly mismanagement.
the section, as well as a disclaimer that the making progress towards
contents of the guide are simply completing my original work.
recommendations.

March 16, 10:00-10:30am Began writing an ​introductory paragraph​ to After reading the ​extent ​of the Complete the
2020 the​ medication mismanagement​ portion of drug-related problems medication
my research guide. As part of this, I read an among the elderly, I am mismanagement
article by the ​Journal of the American determined to make this section.
Medical Association​ titled ​‘Drug-Related section of my research guide
Morbidity and Mortality​,’. This article useful​ to dementia patients and
reports that, “an estimated ​3 million​ older their caretakers.
adults are admitted to nursing homes due to
drug-related problems,” costing approximately
$14 billion annually​ (Johnson).

March 16, 3:00-4:30pm Brainstormed​ how to adjust my original work While this pandemic has ​set Review these ideas and
2020 to the ​COVID 19 pandemic ​and wrote an back​ my plans for my original determine the best
Evidence of Learning Assessment on it. In work, it has taught me course of action.
addition to social distancing, the ​White House resilience ​in the face of
recently discouraged Americans from uncertainty.​ This experience
attending gatherings of ten people or more. has taught me to quickly
This ​interferes​ with a major component of my overcome challenges thro
original work, which is hosting a ​seminar​ for
dementia patients and their caretakers at a
public venue. Considering the threat of
 COVID 19 this is ​no longer feasible​. To
overcome this challenge, I am considering
making a​ Facebook page​ to ​connect​ the
family members of dementia patients globally.

March 18, 3:30-4:00pm Thought about methods to ​take advantage of I am very ​excited​ to maximize Layout​ my exact plan
2020 the extended break​. To prepare for my future this time by working on a and create an
as a​ premed ​student, I want to begin preparing project that will benefit me as I assignment​ sheet for
for the course load I will have in college next embark​ on my ​journey​ to marking period four
year. While I am currently in the process of pursue the ​medical field​ in the consisting of
creating an exact plan, I briefly reviewed this fall. I hope these efforts will milestones for this plan.
idea with Mr. Pirtle at 3:50. Pending on the make a ​meaningful impact​ on
exact details of my plan, ​Mr. Pirtle supports my future.
this idea.

March 19, 8:30-10:00pm Completed the ​introductory portion​ of the It is amazing how many Continue working on
2020 medication mismanagement section of my different tools are available to this portion of the guide
research guide. Additionally, I made help patients manage their by listing additional
significant progress​ on listing tools caregivers medications. I hope that this solutions (beyond
can use to ​track medications​. Such as, mobile guide will ease the confusion products and
apps, printable trackers, and easy to use of caregivers during this time schedules).
products. by serving as a ​resource​ with
a wide variety of solutions.

March 19, 10:00-11:05pm Finished the ​works cited section​ with all of Considering the amount of Alphabetize the works
2020 the sources I have used in my research to this time​ it took me to complete cited section and
point. This was an extremely tedious task, this section, going forward I continue working on
however it was a good opportunity for me to will try to cite the sources as I the medication
briefly ​review​ all of my research. use them. mismanagement
section.
March 22, 10:45-11:05pm Alphabetized ​the works cited section of my After I reflected on my Outline additional
2020 research guide. Similar to the process of research, I was happy that this preventative measures
creating the individual citations, this was a guide will contain a ​wide and complete the
very tedious task. As I continue my research, I variety​ of sources. This will medication
will try to properly cite and organize the ensure that I am providing my mismanagement
sources as I find them. readers with several section.
perspectives.

March 23, 12:00-2:05pm Completed the ​medication mismanagement Reviewing the contents of this Share my progress with
2020 section for my research guide. I included section fills me with a my mentor at my
several measures that both address the needs rewarding feeling​. I know this upcoming meeting and
specific to dementia​ patients and medication guide will serve as a helpful complete the remaining
mismanagement struggles with the​ elderly​. resource for the caretakers of sections of the research
dementia patients. guide.