Leading Health Promotion for Populations

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Leading Health Promotion for Populations

DNP scholars play a significant role in advocating for improved health outcomes for the community. One evidence-based strategy that enhances the attainment of optimal health outcomes is health education aiming to create awareness and impart knowledge on risk factors to promote a healthy population (Paterick et al., 2017). Health education targets to educate community members on healthy living to embrace a healthy lifestyle that makes them less vulnerable to diseases. While it may not be possible to prevent diseases totally, education lessens the severity of diseases by making individuals empowered to manage the diseases and health conditions.

DNP scholars should also foster a respectful and healthy working environment to enhance healthcare reforms. The evidence-based strategy focuses on the need to create an environment that promotes productivity among healthcare providers. Experts reveal gaps in the relationship between hospital management and healthcare providers, leading to a lack of job satisfaction among healthcare providers (Bokhour et al., 2018). Creating a good working environment calls for competitive salaries and benefits, organizational learning, job stability, moral satisfaction, and ethical organizational cultures. When the working environment is good for healthcare workers, they will be productive, resulting in positive patient outcomes.

Several programs are designed to improve populations’ health at local, state, and national levels. Holmes County Chronic Disease Program focuses on providing assistance and education to encourage healthy living within Holmes county in Florida. The program addresses several aspects such as physical activity, nutrition, and disease management (Smith et al., 2018), program emphasizes the need for clean eating for a healthy lifestyle. And program has helped the community in formulating a healthy meal plan to prevent lifestyle diseases. It also facilitates the drafting of fitness plans which has been resourceful to promote the quality of life in the county.

References

Bokhour, B. G., Fix, G. M., Mueller, N.., Barker, A.., Lavela, S. L., Hill, J. N., … & Lukas, C. V. (2018). How can healthcare organizations implement patient-centered care? Examining a large-scale cultural transformation. BMC health services research, 18(1), 1-11.

Paterick, T. E., Patel, N., Tajik, A. J., & Chandrasekaran, K. (2017). Improving health outcomes through patient education and partnerships with patients. Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center), 30(1), 112.

Smith, S. M., McAuliffe, K., Hall, J. M., McDonough, C. W., Gurka, M. J., Robinson, T. O.,… & Cooper-DeHoff, R. M. (2018). Peer-reviewed: Hypertension in Florida: Data from the one Florida clinical data research network. Preventing chronic disease, 15.

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  • Any potential barriers you would anticipate encountering during implementation? Any negative effects on the population at large?

 

Instructions:

Use an APA 7 style and a minimum of 200 words. Provide support from a minimum of at least three (3) scholarly sources. The scholarly source needs to be: 1) evidence-based, 2) scholarly in nature, 3) Sources should be no more than five years old (published within the last 5 years), and 4) an in-text citation. citations and references are included when information is summarized/synthesized and/or direct quotes are used, in which APA style standards apply.

• Textbooks are not considered scholarly sources. 

• Wikipedia, Wikis, .com website or blogs should not be used.

EVERYDAY USE

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Everyday Use

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By  Alice Walker

Iwill wait for her in the yard that Maggie and I made so clean and wavy yesterday afternoon. A yard like this is more comfortable than most people know. It is not just a yard. It is like an extended living room. When the hard clay is swept clean as a floor and the fine sand around the edges lined with tiny, irregular grooves, anyone can come and sit and look up into the elm tree and wait for the breezes that never come inside the house.

Maggie will be nervous until after her sister goes: she will stand hopelessly in corners, homely and ashamed of the burn scars down her arms and legs, eying her sister with a mixture of envy and awe. She thinks her sister has held life always in the palm of one hand, that “no” is a word the world never learned to say to her.

You’ve no doubt seen those TV shows where the child who has “made it” is confronted, as a surprise, by her own mother and father, tottering in weakly from backstage. (A pleasant surprise, of course: What would they do if parent and child came on the show only to curse out and insult each other?) On TV mother and child embrace and smile into each other’s faces. Sometimes the mother and father weep, the child wraps them in her arms and leans across the table to tell how she would not have made it without their help. I have seen these programs.

TV program

Sometimes I dream a dream in which Dee and I are suddenly brought together on a TV program of this sort. Out of a dark and soft-seated limousine I am ushered into a bright room filled with many people. There I meet a smiling, gray, sporty man like Johnny Carson who shakes my hand and tells me what a fine girl I have. Then we are on the stage and Dee is embracing me with tears in her eyes. She pins on my dress a large orchid, even though she has told me once that she thinks orchids are tacky flowers.

In real life I am a large, big-boned woman with rough, man-working hands. In the winter I wear flannel nightgowns to bed and overalls during the day. I can kill and clean a hog as mercilessly as a man. My fat keeps me hot in zero weather. I can work outside all day, breaking ice to get water for washing; I can eat pork liver cooked over the open fire minutes after it comes steaming from the hog.

Johnny Carson

One winter I knocked a bull calf straight in the brain between the eyes with a sledge hammer and had the meat hung up to chill before nightfall. But of course all this does not show on television. I am the way my daughter would want me to be: a hundred pounds lighter, my skin like an uncooked barley pancake. My hair glistens in the hot bright lights. Johnny Carson has much to do to keep up with my quick and witty tongue.

But that is a mistake. I know even before I wake up. Who ever knew a Johnson with a quick tongue? Who can even imagine me looking a strange white man in the eye? It seems to me I have talked to them always with one foot raised in flight, with my head fumed in whichever way is farthest from them. Dee, though. She would always look anyone in the eye. Hesitation was no part of her nature.

TV program

How do I look, Mama?” Maggie says, showing just enough of her thin body enveloped in pink skirt and red blouse for me to know she’s there, almost hidden by the door.

“Come out into the yard,” I say.

Have you ever seen a lame animal, perhaps a dog run over by some careless person rich enough to own a car, sidle up to someone who is ignorant enough to be kind to him? That is the way my Maggie walks. She has been like this, chin on chest, eyes on ground, feet in shuffle, ever since the fire that burned the other house to the ground.

The clinical issues of interests

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reply to this discussion post…Be sure that the responses to the  Post of peers include 2 peer reviewed references with content that demonstrates critical analysis and synthesis of references used.

The clinical issues of interests that will be used to develop one’s PICOT question. Correlates with the overuse of antibiotics being prescribed and antibiotic stewardship. The formation of the PICOT question includes the population of interests. The issue of interest or intervention, the comparison of interests, the expected outcome, and the time the intervention to achieve (Melnyk & Overholt, 2015). Therefore, the population will be elderly patients residing in long-term care facilities. Who overuse antibiotics which causes secondary issues. And the outcome being the implementation of antibiotic stewardship programs within the timeframe of one month. Is an example of a possible PICOT question relating to the topic of interest.

The search results from the Walden University library vary when adding words when using the Boolean operators. Examples of some of the databases utilized include CINAHL, MEDLINE, ProQuest, and PubMed. When using CINAHL with full text, the first phrase searched was antibiotic stewardship and overuse of antibiotics. This yielded 35 results correlating with antibiotic stewardship and the over prescribing of antibiotics. The search was further narrowed down by changing the date range to the past five years. And checking the box for peer reviewed journal articles, which narrowed down the search yield to 28 results.

age population

To narrow down the search to include the specific age population one had in mind. The Boolean phrase of nursing homes or long-term care facilities was included. Which yielded 3 results and helps to choose articles specifically related to one’s topic. One of the articles found from this search included a study discussing the high rates of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for presumed urinary tract infections in nursing home patients with the examination of the pathway for prescribing antibiotics and strategies such as antibiotic stewardship as interventions for improvement (Kistler, et al., 2017). Additionally, the other two articles listed discussed strategies to decrease antibiotic overuse in nursing homes. And the impact overuse of antibiotics on suspected urinary tract infections in nursing homes have, which further correlates with the topic of choice.

Strategies to increase the effectiveness of a database during the search related to the overuse of antibiotics being prescribed and antibiotic stewardship programs would be to narrow down the search by further eliminating unwanted factors. An example of this is checking the box for peer-reviewed scholarly journals and full text only. Another strategy is to narrow down the search date so newer information can be accessed and found. Other factors can be included in the search if one is looking for specific studies such as randomized control trials. Utilizing the database to its full potential helps promote the effectiveness on the information that is being searched related to the topic of choice.

steps of the data collection process

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NSG3029 W4 Project

Research Template Name

 

Cite both articles reviewed in APA style:

 

 

 

 

 

***In the template, any direct quotes from the articles needs to only include the page number.

Week 4 Template Quantitative Article Qualitative Article
Identify and describe the sample including demographics, in the studies chosen in W2 Assignment 2    
Discuss the steps of the data collection process used in the studies    
Identify the study variables (independent and dependent)    

 

 

Identify the sampling design    
Describe the instrument, tool, or survey used in each article.    
Summarize the discussion about the validity and reliability of the instruments, tools, or surveys used in each article    
Identify the legal and ethical concerns for each article, including informed consent and IRB approval

Parent Teaching Project About VP Shunt On A Child With Hydrocephalus

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Parent Teaching Project

A critical component of pediatric nursing is teaching parents how to care for their child, particularly during an illness or after a procedure.  To develop this skill, the student will complete a parent teaching project.

Students will be assigned a topic and developmental stage upon which to focus.  With that information, the student will need to determine what health education (AKA parent/patient teaching) needs to be conducted prior to this virtual patient being discharged.  The students will then role-play the teaching session, using a student chosen by the instructor as the “parent” and with the rest of the clinical group observing.

 

The project must include:

· A 1-page attached document discussing the assessment of a parents’ readiness to learn and barriers to learning, The critical components of home care for the assigned topic, Developmentally appropriate instruction-

· The teaching reflects the developmental level of the parent and patient. (e.g., home care instructions for an infant should include the food appropriate for an infant rather than a school aged child).

· A written handout that summarizes the “take home” points for the parent to keep as a reference after the teaching session.

· A bibliography containing no fewer than three professional journal articles with one being a pediatric specific article.  The articles must be less than five years old.  Use of APA format for references is expected.

· A clear, creative, logical progression geared to a learner at an 8th grade level

 

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Assessment of learning readiness and barriers to learning 1-page summary describing how to assess parents’ readiness to learn and barriers to learning. No grammatical/spelling errors Less than 1-page summary, mostly describes parents’ readiness to learn and barriers to learning. Minor grammatical/spelling errors present Less than 1-page summary, somewhat effective description of parents’ readiness to learn and barriers to learning. Grammatical and spelling errors present Less than 1-page summary, largely lacking in understanding of parents’ readiness to learn and barriers to learning. Grammatical and spelling errors present Less than 1-page summary, lacking description of either or both parents’ readiness to learn and barriers to learning. Significant grammatical and spelling errors pre

vulnerable populations around the world

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There are many vulnerable populations around the world. Some examples are low-income children, chronically ill individuals. Homeless individuals, people who suffer from mental illness. Ethnic minorities, and elderly individuals. There are many not listed above however. As the baby boomer population is growing older and homeless and drug addiction are on the rise. The list of vulnerable individuals is increasing.

Low-income children have any reasons why they are considered a vulnerable population. One of those reasons is children born into poverty are twice as likely to live in poverty. As an adult compared to a child that was not. Another reason is that children born in poverty are more likely to suffer. From early nutritional deficiencies that have lifelong effects. Also, children born into poverty are less likely to receive a quality education. And are less likely to have the support after school to help with their studies. The two most alarming reasons that low-income children are considered a vulnerable population. Is because extreme poverty is linked to multiple forms of child abuse. And children born in extreme poverty have a statically shorter life expectancy. (Concern Worldwide US, 2019)

the United Nations

“Currently, the United Nations estimates that nearly 385 million children around the world are living below the universal poverty line. They also have fewer options available to them to break the cycle of poverty given that they have less agency than adults. And are often the subjects of abuse and mistreatment as a direct result of poverty. (Concern Worldwide US, 2019)” This population, unlike some of the other vulnerable populations, are not able to speak up for themselves. This population does not have the knowledge or life experience to know their options on speaking up for themselves. Or finding a way out until they are older.

I grew up in poverty but I had a fantastic mom and always felt like I lived a great life, but I know that is not the same for many children. Due to the inability to speak up for themselves, rather because of resources or knowledge, it is especially important for nurses to be a voice for these children. There is not many fields in medicine where you are not working with the family unit as a whole, so it is important to listen and education your patients on a healthy family unit and to always report any type of mistreatment. It is also important to make sure that your patients families have food and shelter and to give appropriate resources when needed.

Using 200-300 APA format with references to support the discussion.

ompare vulnerable populations. Describe an example of one of these groups in the United States or from another country. Explain why the population is designated as “vulnerable.” Include the number of individuals belonging to this group and the specific challenges or issues involved. Discuss why these populations are unable to advocate for themselves, the ethical issues that must be considered when working with these groups, and how nursing advocacy would be beneficial.

Active Labor

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MSN 5550 Health Promotion: Prevention of Disease Case Study Module 8 Instructions: Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide rationales for your answers. Make sure to provide citations/references for your answers in APA format. Deadline: Due by Sunday at 23:59 p.m.

CASE STUDY: Active Labor: Susan Wong Mrs. Wong, a first-time mother, is admitted to the birthing suite in early labor after spontaneous rupture of membranes at home. She is at 38 weeks of gestation with a history of abnormal alpha-fetoprotein levels at 16 weeks of pregnancy. She was scheduled for ultrasonography to visualize the fetus to rule out an open spinal defect or Down syndrome, but never followed through. Mrs. Wong and her husband disagreed about what to do (keep or terminate the pregnancy) if the ultrasonography indicated a spinal problem, so they felt they did not want this information. Reflective Questions

1. As the nurse, what priority data would you collect from this couple to help define relevant interventions to meet their needs?

2. How can you help this couple if they experience a negative outcome in the birthing suite? What are your personal views on terminating or continuing a pregnancy with a risk of a potential anomaly? What factors may influence your views?

3. With the influence of the recent Human Genome Project and the possibility of predicting open

spinal defects earlier in pregnancy, how will maternity care change in the future?

multicultural communication and its origins

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Please please follow Rubric

Write a 650-1300 word response to the following questions:

  1. Explain multicultural communication and its origins.
  2. Compare and contrast culture, ethnicity, and acculturation.
  3. Explain how cultural and religious differences affect the health care professional and the issues that can arise in cross-cultural communications.
  4. Discuss family culture and its effect on patient education.
  5. List some approaches the health care professional can use to address religious and cultural diversity.
  6. List the types of illiteracy.
  7. Discuss illiteracy as a disability.
  8. Give examples of some myths about illiteracy.
  9. Explain how to assess literacy skills and evaluate written material for readability.
  10. Identify ways a health care professional may establish effective communication.
  11. Suggest ways the health care professional can help a patient remember instructions.

Prevention Of Disease

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Instructions: Read the following case study and answer the reflective questions. Please provide rationales for your answers. Make sure to provide citations/references for your answers in APA format.

CASE STUDY: Active Labor: Susan Wong Mrs. Wong, a first-time mother, is admitted to the birthing suite in early labor after spontaneous rupture of membranes at home. She is at 38 weeks of gestation with a history of abnormal alpha-fetoprotein levels at 16 weeks of pregnancy. She was scheduled for ultrasonography to visualize the fetus to rule out an open spinal defect or Down syndrome, but never followed through. Mrs. Wong and her husband disagreed about what to do (keep or terminate the pregnancy) if the ultrasonography indicated a spinal problem, so they felt they did not want this information.

Reflective Questions

1. As the nurse, what priority data would you collect from this couple to help define relevant interventions to meet their needs?

2. How can you help this couple if they experience a negative outcome in the birthing suite? What are your personal views on terminating or continuing a pregnancy with a risk of a potential anomaly? What factors may influence your views?

3. With the influence of the recent Human Genome Project and the possibility of predicting open spinal defects earlier in pregnancy, how will maternity care change in the future?

Barbara Carper’s theory of “Ways of Knowing”

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Create a PowerPoint presentation with detailed notes for each slide that addresses each of the following points/questions. Be sure to completely answer all the points/questions noted below. Use clear headings that allow your professor to know which bullet you are addressing on the slides in your presentation. Support your content with at least SIX (6) citations throughout your presentation. Make sure to reference the citations using the APA writing style for the presentation. Include a slide for your references at the end.

Expectations

Length: 12 slides; answers must thoroughly address the questions in a clear, concise manner

Structure:  

Title slide: 1 slide

Reflect upon a patient care encounter from personal practice in which principles from Barbara Carper’s theory of “Ways of Knowing” were used: 2 slide
Illustrate how each fundamental pattern for nursing knowledge contributed to the care of this patient: 3 slides.

Select a particular area of nursing that is of interest to you: 1 slide.

Elaborate on the specifics of nursing research in relation to this area: 2 slide.

Discuss what can be accomplished by researching your proposed area of interest: 2 slide.

Discuss why you believe researching this area of interest will be valuable: 2 slide.

Include an explanation of the following questions in your response: 3 slides.

· Discuss the ;

role nursing research plays in the development of applied medicine.

best methods for conducting such research.

how you will determine whether a topic qualifies as being research worthy.

criteria that will make a topic acceptable for conducting research.

References: Use the appropriate APA style in-text citations and references for all resources utilized to answer the questions. Include at least SIX (6) scholarly sources to support your claims. Reference must be verifiable, current and within 5 years.