Introduction Epstein, Coleman and Myers (2013) claim, “One out of every five children in the United States is obese, and this number continues to rise” (p. 429). Chances are high for an overweight child to remain the same until adulthood. Besides, such children are at the risk of contracting chronic...
Abstract An evaluation of my perceptions about the health and illness of the community in which I live focused on my knowledge on health problems and risks affecting vulnerable groups covering maternal and child health. The use of contraceptives for family planning and birth control methods were the critical areas...
This assignment is about the comparison of the USA Health Care System with that of Norway. I chose Norway as a country to compare the USA with Norway to enable me to achieve some knowledge on how Norway carries its Health Care System. In addition, Norway and America share some...
Health Perception The perception of health and illness vary with time and from one community to another (Katz, 2013). In the United States, chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes are considered as the main causes of disability, illness, and death. As asserted by Katz (2013), chronic diseases...
Introduction There is an enormous amount of personality types and people are capable of many things. Some are able to cope with stress and find ways to prevent depression while others cannot handle the pressure and resort to other methods. Suicide is one of the ways people deal with problems...
Introduction Nowadays, the term of crisis intervention became widespread in the medical theory as well as in the media which tries to explain to the public the distinction between a problem and a crisis and to give advice on how to cope with both of them. The specifically developed strategies...
Introduction A 65-year old Caucasian female presented with a chief complaint of dry cough that had lasted for two weeks and low grade fever that that she had experienced for two days. The X-ray examination showed hyperinflation of both lungs with an increased AP diameter. This pointed to evidence of...
Introduction The chosen country for this assignment in Nepal. Nepal has been selected for this study because of its healthcare model that is offered by both the government and private sectors, ranked poorly on the international understanding, as well as the influence of Asian culture on treatment and modern medicine....
Introduction The Health People 2020 initiative was started in 2010 in an attempt to improve America’s health. The main vision of the initiative is to produce a society whereby every person has a healthy life. The initiative is currently focusing on specific goals. The first goal is to eliminate disparities...
Introduction Diabetes is a common disease among the young people in the United States of America. The increased prevalence of obesity among the children and the adolescents in US has resulted in increased cases of diabetes type II (Olfson, Blanco, Liu, Wang & Correll, 2012). Dietary practices and sedentary lifestyle...
Introduction Banner Health has its headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. This non-profit making organization has 23 hospitals and employs slightly over 35,000 people. It was founded in 1999 following a merger between Samaritan Health System and Lutheran Health System (Mensik, 2014). The system offers emergency care, hospice, hospital care, outpatient surgery...
The expectancy of life has risen significantly during the last centuries (Schneider & Lilienfeld, 2011, p. 13). Such positive tendency is closely related to the development of the concept of public health aimed at maintaining good health state among the members of society. This concept involves a wide range of...
Introduction The Healthy People 2020 initiative has the aim of improving the health of Americans by providing national health objectives and benchmarks. This initiative also targets to improve the health of the population through input from different sectors (About Healthy People, 2015). The objectives, goals and indicators in the healthy...
Introduction A deeper understanding of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs/STIs) is imperative, especially regarding interventions aimed at reducing the associated high prevalence and incidence rates, which are highest among adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 24 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2013). One main STI...
Introduction In Los Angeles County, around 10% of the residents are diabetic. It is estimated that the number of pre-diabetic residents in the County of Los Angeles is far greater than the number of residents with diabetes. If no action is taken, then the pre-diabetic people are at risk of...
Impact of Infant Mortality in the Assessment of Community Health Minkler (2012) defines infant mortality as the death that occurs during the first year of life. Infant mortality is a representation of the concern within the public health sector. The relationship between infant mortality and community health concerns was established...
Impact of Infant Mortality on the Assessment of Community Health Infant mortality refers to the death of kids who are below the age of twelve months. Infant mortality is a significant indicator of the welfare of children and the whole community (Rosato et al., 2008). Since the child death rate...
Introduction Intensive Care Unit patients suffer the risk of losing their lives due to the critical illnesses they suffer from and ventilator-associated infections contracted while under special care, such as nosocomial pneumonia. The infection affects 27% of the patients and medical experts rate it as one of the most common...
Introduction There are impressive achievements in the health care sector of the 21st century, compared to previous centuries. Unprecedented improvements such as the increase in life expectancy, quality, and technology are instrumental to these achievements. However, the increasing costs and performance variations offset these achievements. This paper provides a simple...
Introduction Obesity among U.S. citizens is escalating rapidly, almost becoming an epidemic. Its prevalence poses a public health predicament thus necessitating urgent and thoughtful prevention measures. Further, Obesity causes diverse challenges to communities thus making it a societal health concern. Anecdotal evidence shows obesity incidence disparities among communities’ residents. Addressing...
Introduction Health facilities aim at offering quality, timely, and affordable health care services; to attain this noble objective, the leadership within the organizations must be effective and responsive to societal health needs (Cleverly & Cameron 2007:12). Health facilities leaders are leaders in t either leaders in the main line of...
Introduction Although every clinician must warn patients about the risks of nicotine addiction and facilitate their recovery, there might be cases when people are not ready to quit smoking. Fiore et al. (2008) noted that clinical interventions in the form of persuasion, lectures, and debates about the downsides of smoking...
Health literacy is the ability of the individual to understand and correctly use information related to health management. Low health literacy level results in poor health outcomes, more frequent cases of hospitalization, and a higher level of morbidity. Therefore, identification of the difficulties in interpreting health information is required for...
Introduction Hypertension or increased blood pressure is a medical condition that can have a significant impact on human health. In particular, it is well known to have a detrimental effect on the cardiovascular system. Blood pressure control remains a serious nationwide challenge, as it requires a systematic approach and active...
Community description Miami is the second-largest county in Florida. Most residents are immigrants. High school graduates aged over 25 years- 362,604. Unemployment is 3.9 %. Median household income – 36,638$ Miami is the second-largest city in Florida with the majority of its residents being immigrants. Those with at least a...
The transition of patients from hospital to their home settings is considered to have a high risk of developing comorbid diseases and serve as a cause of death. Among the key reasons for the discharge errors, there are unclear instructions or a lack thereof, which leads to medication continuity mistakes...
Introduction The notion of health in today’s social paradigm has become one of the most significant aspects of one’s lifestyle and role within the community. While some people claim health to be a highly individual matter that could be controlled by regular check-ups and healthy lifestyle habits, the very roots...
Introduction Community analysis has become a useful tool in guiding the implementation process of policies at the community level. The fact that policies are developed at the national level makes the tool important when specific objectives with major implications in the delivery of healthcare are required. In essence, community analysis...
Introduction Obesity is a severe health condition with a high level of prevalence in the USA among both adults and adolescents. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey [NHNES] (n. d.), approximately 19.9 percent of American men and 25.5 percent of American women have a body mass that...
Mrs. J.’s health history represents a complicated situation with comorbidities and complications. Some of the patient’s health concerns can be attributed primarily to her lifestyle choices, which shows the necessity of patient education in this case. Lately, Mrs. J’s. experiences fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. These clinical manifestations are...
Introduction Health, its maintenance, and restoration are cyclical processes in nature. It is an important, if not a vital pillar of the life of any person. The task of medical specialists is the right choice and effective implementation of preventions to preserve and improve the health of patients in particular...
Millions of Americans nowadays have access to medical insurance, the most popular of which are Medicaid and Medicare. They give significant opportunities for those applicable and make healthcare more accessible to people of any social class. However, enrollment rates for each program differ from state to state, making it necessary...
Introduction Rural dwellers often experience a problem of low availability of healthcare services (Hollenberg, Lytle, Walji, & Cooley, 2013). Farmers that live far from cities and towns where professional assistance can be provided are one the most endangered population groups. Addressing this issue will help increase public health and decrease...
Introduction Primary prevention is a public health concept of intervention that is used to eliminate the causes of a disease or a certain condition that could be affecting an individual and even a community. The concept is historically founded on the fact that removing the proven causes of a disease...
Summary of the First COVID 19 Response Bill Aim of the Bill The Passing of the Bill into Law The Impact of the Law Impact of the Law on my Personal Nursing Experiences Effect on COVID 19 Diagnosis and Treatment Impact on the Training, Research, and Development of Nurses How...
Introduction Being overweight has been an ongoing problem for ages in the territory of the United States. All layers and age groups of the state fall under the issue; however, they do not receive enough help to overcome it. Even though obesity is a real threat to a third of...
The global outbreak of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, was unexpected and rapid. While more than 90, 000 people were infected all over the world, more than 3,000 persons died, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) (Duncan, 2020). It is found that elderly patients are most vulnerable to...
What are the Clinical Interventions for Patients Unwilling to Quit Cigarette Smoking? Upon arriving at the clinics, all health practitioners advise patients to quit using tobacco and assess their level of willingness to give up smoking. For patients who are identified as unwilling to cooperate at the time, specialized interventions...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as “Obamacare,” was adopted in 2010 by President Barack Obama. Its enactment could affect the future state of the health care system in the USA. This federal statute aims to impose health insurance costs on states and provide a larger share of residents...
Introduction Over the last decades, the issue of obesity has become one of the major healthcare challenges in the context of the world community health and the US in particular. However, with all the population groups having the risk of being overweight, children are the most vulnerable ones in terms...
Introduction My research is about professional liability insurance for X-ray operators and technicians. This is a particular profession since it deals directly with ionized particles that are harmful to the human body and mind. Doctors often recommend their patients to do X-rays for medical purposes only if necessary because it...
It is fair to say that people’s perceptions of health, illness, and treatment may differ significantly. These variations are often defined by belief systems, which are the sets of attitudes, assumptions, and behaviors connected to health. These systems are culturally determined; they include a wide range of practices and have...
Introduction Any policy-making process is considered an effective way to improve the population’s health. Health practitioners complete multiple tasks and develop strategies to support crucial priorities. Unhealthy sugary drinks create a serious challenge for the US society, and the American Medical Association (AMA) is interested in promoting new policies to...
The problem of hypertension, which affects the elderly, is relevant in my community. Age-related changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure cause an increase in pulse pressure and lead to hypertension in older people (Musso, Jauregui, Macías-Núñez, & Covic, 2019). Patients over the age of 65 suffering from hypertension might...
Patient safety and quality improvement have traditionally been fields that relied more on practice and evidence than theory. However, Aase and Braithwaite (2017) identify the theoretical domains framework (TDF) as a specialized approach that is designed for use in the field. It is designed to cover a variety of aspects,...
How “Climate Change” affects the population of the United States has been a point of concern for a considerable amount of time now, sparking numerous debates on the topic. Combating the possible effects of the changing environment stands at the forefront of many organizations, including the American Public Health Organization...
Community description County Data Population total 467,963 Male (subtract female % from 100) 49.3% Female 50.7% Persons under 5 5.8% Persons over 65 16.7% Income and poverty County Data Median household income $36,638 Persons in poverty 24% Education County Data High school graduate or higher 77.0% Bachelor’s degree or higher...
Smoking is a bad habit that brings about detrimental health issues that may lead to severe diseases or even death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.3 billion people on Earth smoke tobacco or similar substances. Smoking kills over 8 million people a year. The medical community has a...
What Are Clinical Interventions for Patients Unwilling to Quit Smoking? For the people who are not able to give up their smoking habit, there are a number of ways to force them to stop. The first and most obvious solution is to promote the motivation to stop using tobacco through...
The patient-centered approach is a focus of researchers’ careful attention on a worldwide basis. In this model of healthcare provision, the health needs, and desired treatment outcomes of a specific individual come to the forefront. In other words, a patient’s preferences become the driving force of the physician’s decisions, management...
Introduction Consanguinity is the kinship of two individuals defined by the sharing of biological ancestors. In other words, it refers to a reproductive relationship or marriage between two closely kindred persons (Koellner et al., 2018). In many countries, this phenomenon is a typical feature, and marriages, especially between first cousins,...
Unsafe Drinking Water and Poor Sanitation: Facts and Causes Many people do not have access to drinking water; Health risks are often exacerbated by poor sanitation; Urban solid waste disposal poses a threat too; Social inequality plays a role in providing access; Urban sprawl makes it costly to build infrastructure....
Health Problem Description Medication errors constitute some of the most frequently occurring and serious problems that plague the existing world health system. A medication error occurs when a doctor or a nurse inspecting the patient interprets the results of the ongoing medical investigation in a wrong way or makes a...
Each country is characterized by its special issues that are widespread on its territory. The reasons for this may be the social and economic situation, as well as the climate of the place. Following what diseases are common in a particular region, medical personnel should adjust their practice. The purpose...
Community Description Miami is a densely populated city located in the State of Florida. It is the cultural center of Florida, as there are numerous cultures and diverse values affecting the state of affairs. The epidemiologic data from the city suggests that the majority of Miami residents are adults aged...
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects a patient’s blood sugar level and leads to a range of negative consequences. While the prevention of this health issue in the Hispanic population is widely discussed at the national and state levels, little attention is paid to how people manage their disease....
My Passion about Professional Life and Boards that Support My Passion My professional life focuses on the study and prevention of chronic diseases among the Hispanic population. It is one of the largest minority groups that are vulnerable to cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes. The number of Hispanics is...
A significant part of health issues can be evaded by changing societal norms and lifestyle behaviors. Eliminating the harmful effects of socioeconomic factors became a priority for the United States (Adler et al., 2016). The country continues to stay one of the top countries that spend an immense amount of...
The Community Health Worker Training Program Evaluation Report prepared by the Washington State Department of Health Office of Healthy Communities in 2015 targets the assessment of participants who were on the program. This report aims at evaluating how effective the provided education was for employees based on the online survey...
The primary healthcare system plays a crucial role in maintaining the public health in any country. It fulfills a multitude of tasks including prevention and control of diseases as well as increasing the health literacy. Role of the PHC System in Haiti The central role of the primary healthcare remains...
Introduction Public health nursing is defined as the practice of protecting and promotion of people’s health through the utilization of knowledge from social, nursing, and public health sciences. A community health nurse conducts a rehabilitative, curative, and preventing practice, which sets forward the goal to deliver a proper level of...
Health Care Coverage Despite health care system organizations and facilities functioning openly, there is a great debate on the availability of healthcare practices and other related topics. An article by Sommers (2015) describes in great detail how the coverage became less broad because of the affordable care act (ACA) and...
Company Introduction Described company – Baptist Hospital of Miami; Type of facility – hospital setting; Facility location – Miami, FL 33176-2197; Hospital Size – 720 beds (large metro) Hospital type – general medical and surgical; High-quality performance in three adult specialties. Baptist Hospital of Miami is one of the most...
Program Plan Table 1. Logic Model with Measurement Plan. Inputs Activities Outputs Target Group Staff, children, community parks, and money for the program implementation Staff will educate children on the importance of physical activity and encourage them to visit such places Healthy nutrition and activity education for children and their...
Introduction The United States is a very multifaceted country which welcomes people from all over the world. Even though many nationalities live on the territory of the US, they need to adhere to certain rules and laws. The prevalent communities are Latino/Hispanic, Black, Asian, Native Americans, and non-Hispanic Whites. As...
Introduction Human health can be heavily impacted by the environment. Spread of infectious diseases, exposure to hazardous materials, lack of food supplies, growth of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, as well as numerous other factors can be harmful to health and lead to death, while the definition of this exposure has...
Within the system of relations between people and the environment, the matter of population’s health evaluation gets more and more important. Humanity’s health depends on multiple factors, among which are the natural conditions, type of activity, the way of life, the level of culture and hygiene habits, and medical service....
The United States has always been known for the diverse population. The representatives of racial and ethnic minorities constitute more than one-third of American people, and this figure is increasing. American Indians and Alaska Natives make one of the less numerous ethnic groups in the US. They amount to 5.2...
Various techniques of risk assessment can drastically improve patient outcomes. Since the health care providers use complicated recording and analysis systems, the chance for a mistake or a near-miss is high both during the care process itself and the associated managerial activities. These risks can be mitigated by implementing a...
The patient-centered care is defined by the Institute of Medicine as “Providing care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values, and ensuring that patient values guide all clinical decisions” (IOM, 2001). I had an opportunity to exercise this kind of care during my nursing...
The health issue, its importance, and the need for government intervention Smoking is one of the major causes of death in the United States and globally. Tobacco users are said to lose a decade of their life expectancy compared to non-smokers (Schmidt par. 4). With the various chronic diseases caused...
Introduction Humanity lives in the time of rapid progress nowadays. People are surrounding themselves with modern gadgets, which were invented to make their lives easier; scientific discoveries are unbelievable. However, the world is facing probably the most pressing problem today which people all around the globe do not know how...
The influence of humanity on the planet is striking. Year by year scientists are getting sad statistics concerning the damage people do to the environment. It resulted in coining a term “environmental science” and continuous research made by scientists in order to prevent complete devastation of the Earth. A lot...
Introduction Society is constantly faced with various health problems. Many are unaware of practices which work to the detriment of individual health fitness. In the recent past, governments as well as community based organizations have realized that prevention is cheaper than cure. It is on this basis that an increased...
The practicum project, dedicated to the prevention of pressure ulcer occurrence in patients at Intermediate Care Unit in Kendall Regional Medical Center, outlined the nature of the problem and presented the changes necessary to implement for the purpose of pressure ulcers prevention. The project justifies the necessity to implement the...
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) first appeared on the U.S. market in 2007. Since then, they have gained increasing popularity and have been used by smokers as a substitute for tobacco products. E-cigarettes were not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) until 2014 when the FDA considered regulating...
Introduction: Heimlich Definition The Heimlich maneuver definition is as follows: it is a method of first aid for a choking person, which involves performing abdominal thrusts until a foreign object leaves the throat or windpipe and the victim can breathe again. This paper aims to explore what causes sudden choking....
Homeless persons were chosen as a vulnerable population for the presentation. Homeless individuals are at increased risk of developing various infectious and non-infectious diseases due to the barriers to the healthcare they have to face. Mortality rates among this vulnerable population are higher compared to the non-homeless population of the...
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is a for-profit organization that aims to promote and develop high standards in primary family care. The AAFP is an association of family physicians that unites almost 130,000 members across the country. The organization’s mission, as described at the association’s official site, includes...
Introduction Community and population assessment are vital aspects of public healthcare delivery and upkeep. By understanding the local environment, available public resources, and health behavior patterns, medical professionals can better treat individuals as well as deliver competent public health interventions. This community evaluation will focus on the urban Miami, Florida...
Introduction of Community The community that will be analyzed in this paper is Coral Way in Miami, Florida. It is a nice, clean neighborhood that is located in the South-West of Miami. There is little sign of poverty or overcrowded houses here. It has good infrastructure, multiple medical and educational...
Introduction of Community The community I am going to survey and analyze is Flagami. This neighborhood is located in Miami, FL. Although it seems to be relatively clean and tidy, there are certain issues related to crime, drug and alcohol use. The neighborhood is more suitable for Spanish-speaking visitors and...
Abstract Background and purpose Health care strategies have modernized the patient care system. But significant areas that fall under cultural/ethic categories remain unexplored or poorly addressed. This might affect the overall nurse care policies in western countries. Possible disparities or misconceptions may be the consequences that would continue to build....
The two populations to discuss are Asian Americans and African Americans. Health issues related to these populations can be viewed as different, and this aspect influences nurses’ health promotion activities. For instance, among Asian Americans, cases of cardiovascular diseases and strokes are frequent, and heart diseases represent the leading cause...
Differential Diagnoses Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SYRS) The presence of swelling, heat, and pain, or tumor, calor, and dolor imply that the child may suffer from SYRS. Seeing that the patient is experiencing severe abdominal distension, bacterial translocations, and, particularly, bacterial peritonitis, can be considered one of the key factors...
Introduction The State of Florida is characterized by a great variety of ethnic population groups which compose its demographics. Resembling a nation-wide trend, this state’s residents include many immigrants, a large part of which come from the countries of Latin America. Therefore, a significant part of Florida’s population is occupied...
Introduction The student project analyzed in this discussion is the New Beginnings Program for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), implementing and providing opportunities for social engagement, community support, and professional help to a vulnerable population in order to improve quality of life and achieve stability. The autism rate in...
Introduction The community under discussion could be found in Miami, Florida. It is a suburban area where a significant number of people lives. There are several problems peculiar to this very location. First of all, one could observe a disregard for sanitarian regulations. Houses are dirty and inaccurate. Objects of...
Introduction of Community This windshield survey focuses on Miami Gardens. The suburb is located in Miami City, Florida. This community has a residential area. The neighborhood is inhabited by individuals from diverse racial backgrounds. Windshield Survey Vitality People are visible in the community. Some are in school and others in...
Nowadays, vaccination is one of the most important prevention strategies in the medical sphere, and healthcare authorities tend to develop effective adult immunization schedules to ensure in-time vaccination (Kelley, 2015). When reviewing and summarizing the vaccination of adults greater than 65 years old, it could be said that the process...
Introduction Public health is of paramount importance for ensuring that communities have appropriate access to health care and receive sufficient attention from care providers at various levels. While nurses offer direct services to people in need, ARNPs should be more focused on improving neighborhoods and assisting underserved families. The goal...
Summary Interdisciplinary rounds represent a new model of care that brings all members of a healthcare team to patients’ bedside to promote accountability, collaboration, and participation in care. The lack of effective communication among practitioners operating in various areas of patient care contributes to decreased patient outcomes and limits the...
What are the ethical and moral issues that present themselves when communities/cities/states choose to address or not address the health needs of the underserved populations? Choose one of these populations and discuss what resources may be available to them When focusing on the needs of the underserved populations, communities can...
Introduction of Community The city under analysis is Miami, Florida. The community analyzed is the Hispanic population residing in East Little Havana. It is not far from the city’s downtown, and it has a massive residential area with public parks. The observation was carried out during a weekday and a...
Introduction of Community Selected community – Golden Beach is located in Miami, Florida. The assessment was broken down into several stages for increasing its efficiency (Stanhope, Lancaster, Jakubec, & Pike-MacDonald, 2017). Windshield Survey Vitality Are people visible in the community? What are they doing? People are visible. They are communicating,...
Reviewing Healthy People 2020 from the perspective of consumerism, it can be noted that the initiative has fully addressed customer needs and has elaborated the customer-friendly approach (Fani Marvasti & Stafford, 2012). Consumerism applies to Healthy People 2020 in multiple aspects including empowering individuals towards their quality of life improvement...
Components of Communication and What We Need to Avoid Communication is essential in our daily lives. In effect, the quality of communication and the components utilized determine the effectiveness of the messages conveyed by an individual. Some of the components that augment the effectiveness of communication include attention, trust, and...
Introduction of Community The windshield survey took place in Miami, Florida. This particular community is vibrant and rather dynamic in comparison to other communities in the area. Overall, the community can be described as conscious and active. Windshield Survey Vitality There are numerous people visible in the community. They are...
Introduction of Community The city and state that I chose to focus on are Miami, Florida. The overall state of healthcare in Florida is concerning, particularly for the vulnerable populations, such as unemployed people and immigrants. For instance, according to Families USA (2016), 2.2 million Floridians stand to lose their...
Introduction of Community The community which will be considered for this survey is that of the city of Miami, Florida. It includes the individuals living in this city, as well as those who commute from the surrounding areas to work in the city. Windshield Survey Vitality People could often be...
Summary of Teaching Plan When the time came to plan a community teaching plan, I realized that I had to adopt several systematic guides to help me. My initial plan was to evaluate some serious health issues in my community and select the best topic for the target audience. I...
Summary Values Family health values and beliefs are determined through traditions of the individual members as well as the availability of resources to support healthy lifestyles and accessibility to health care (McNaughton, 2011). The interviewed family is an American Caucasian family consisting of an older adult couple (late 50’s) and...