Health communication initiatives help to clarify who needs to know what and when the information needs to be known. Health communication is important in the health program planning process. The information might be used to influence health decisions or behaviors among people. There are a variety of ways health initiatives are communicated (i.e., brochures, banners, […]
When you consider the Ritual Pot, Dogon iron lamp, and Chinese bronze vessels I was wondering what historical events or influences did you discovered that influenced how each work looks? What visual characteristics (e.g., details, use of elements, such as color, etc.) do you see as contributing to our understanding of the meaning behind each […]
In 1,500-2,000 words, describe the teaching experience and discuss your observations. The written portion of this assignment should include: 1.Summary of teaching plan 2.Epidemiological rationale for topic 3.Evaluation of teaching experience 4.Community response to teaching 5.Areas of strengths and areas of improvement Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style […]
Based on the information in this video, Meridian Diagnostics Inc. decided to produce an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (EIA test kit) to screen for presence of Salmonella heidelberg, so patients who became sickened, could be diagnosed quickly and treated. Patient blood samples could be tested for presence of the S. heidelberg bacteria as opposed to other […]
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia When an individual has a platelet count less than 150,000 platelets/uL, he or she is considered to have thrombocytopenia. This condition can occur because of genetic predispositions or can be acquired. When thrombocytopenia is seen due to congenital origin, the underlying disease could be TAR syndrome, Wiskott Aldrich syndrome, or a gene […]
Essay Questions Both of the following questions will appear on your exam. You can best prepare for the essay question by writing out your answer to each one and practicing it as you study. An added benefit of doing this is that you will also be reviewing key concepts that will be useful for the […]
As a nurse, ethics and ethical decision making is an essential part of your nursing skill set. What does ethical decision making mean to you? 2. As a nurse, it is important to develop a personal nursing philosophy statement, an explanation of what nursing is to you and how it guides your nursing practice. Discuss […]
One way informatics can be especially valuable is in capturing data to inspire improvements and quality change in practice. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) collects data related to adverse events and safety concerns. If you are working within a practice setting to implement a new electronic health record (EHR) system this is […]
Discussion Question Researcher A conducts a case-control study to explore the relation between consumption of fruits and vegetables and the risk of endometrial cancer. The results of the study indicate a lower risk of cancer with fruit and vegetable consumption than without. Researcher B conducts a cross-sectional study to explore the relation between consumption of […]
Health care professionals must be able to review and evaluate the use of evidence in health care quality literature. This involves critical thinking skills and discernment, as well as a sound knowledge of the characteristics of quality measurement. To prepare for this Discussion: Identify one of the six dimensions of healthcare quality (safety, effectiveness, patient-centeredness, […]
