The leading public health care problems in the U.S. are: · Mental disorders · Consumption of alcohol, nicotine, OTC drugs, and prescription drugs The count for people suffering from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year is on the rise. This figure translates to approximately 57.7 million people currently (National Institute of Mental Disorder,…
Massage and other touch therapies are probably some of the most recognizable and utilized CAM treatments used in contemporary society. Considering the above statement and your understanding on the basis of your readings this week, answer the following questions: · Compare and contrast between reflexology and massage techniques. · Although reflexology and massage are distinct…
With your approved pathologic condition, you will research and discuss the following topics: The signs and symptoms of the pathologic condition The treatments for and any prevention of the pathologic condition The short and long-term consequences of the pathologic condition Your discussion must include the following requirements: Must be two – three pages…
The course textbook An Introduction to Community Health refers to teens and their risky behaviors. The number of single parent households with children under the age of eighteen continues to rise. Unemployment is higher for teens and young adults, especially for minority populations. Health behavior and lifestyle choices are tested during this timeframe, with tobacco…
John, a 46-year-old African American male presents for admission to your hospital for hemi colectomy for colon polyps. He is complaining of chronic back pain. Patient is on disability from work-related injury. History of two previous back surgeries with relief of numbness in RLE, but pain has not been relieved. His current medications include Methadone,…
Quality studies, a key quality management process, are routinely completed on clinical and service issues and are required by the various accreditation agencies. Some examples include the following: analysis of member complaints, clinical study of readmissions to the hospital within four weeks, and drug usage for hypertensive patients. Identify five (5) clinical or service…
A 50-year-old man has been suffering from substernal pain for the last 5 months, particularly on waking up in the morning. He lost his job a year ago and was suffering from depression. He consumes about 12–16 cans of beer every day. He has lost his appetite too and says that eating aggravates pain. Is…
A lower percentage of African Americans and Hispanics report being satisfied with the quality of their healthcare than Caucasians. In the light of this, answer the questions that follow: Discuss at least three factors influencing differences in the rates of satisfaction with quality of healthcare among African Americans and Hispanics. Explain how differences in the…
The calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI) is an important measurement tool for determining relative disease risk for preventable conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. These conditions may be controlled and/or prevented by maintaining a healthy weight relative to height. For instance, the higher the BMI number above the normal range (18-25),…
This semester you have been exposed to many ethical approaches and theories, including, utilitarianism, deontologism, the rights approach, the virtue approach and natural law. Discuss the development of your ethical reasoning during the semester. Do you tend to support one ethical approach over another? Give examples of your position on four issues and support your…
Introduce an overview of a healthcare system practice guideline, preferably where you work or have worked. Discuss how different professionals in the healthcare system (nurses, pharmacists, technicians, etc.) are held to this guideline. Identify the research/reference used by the system to adopt the guideline. Define the evidence used to define the guideline. Determine the level…
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese technique for curing various chronic pains. It has also been used as anesthesia for surgery and for curing postoperative nausea. Using South University Online Library, search the article, “A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain.” On the basis of your research and…