...chronic illness. In response to this trend, health care organizations have increased efforts to prevent disease and promote health (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Nurses are well-positioned to help families lead healthier lives by offering ways that they can support their loved ones during illness. The family nurse considers the family as a unit when planning care because all members of the family are affected when a person is ill. In this paper, I will choose a chronic illness that could affect a patient in my practice and discuss three ways to improve the health of the patient and family as they deal with the illness. Description of a Chronic...
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...20-year increase in the average life span during the second half of the 20th century. These factors, combined with elevated fertility in many countries during the 2 decades after World War II (i.e., the "Baby Boom"), will result in increased numbers of persons aged >65 years during 2010--2030. Worldwide, the average life span is expected to extend another 10 years by 2050. The growing number of older adults increases demands on the public health system and on medical and social services. Chronic diseases, which affect older adults disproportionately, contribute to disability, diminish quality of life, and increased health- and long-term--care costs. Increased life expectancy reflects, in part, the success of public health interventions, but public health programs must now respond to the challenges created by this achievement, including the growing burden of chronic illnesses, injuries, and disabilities and increasing concerns about future caregiving and health-care costs. This report presents data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations on U.S. and global trends in aging,...
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...Noll, R. (2011). Social outcomes among emerging adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Children’s Health Care, 40(1), 70-84. doi:10.1080/02739615.2011.537943 Abstract: This longitudinal study examined social outcomes among young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and matched peers during the transition from adolescence to emerging adulthood. Design: Quantitative. Methods: Participants included 45 participants with JIA (M = 12.64 years post diagnosis), 46 peers, and their parents. Results: Young adults in both groups were similar on a variety of outcomes, including social self-concept, social competence, family relationships, friendships, and romantic relationships. In general, disease factors were not associated with adjustment. Clinical Implications: Interventions to assist social functioning may not be necessary for all children with JIA, but additional research is needed to identify potential subgroups at risk for difficulties. Khani, M., Ziaee, V., Moradinejad, M., & Parvaneh, N. (2013). The effect of positive family history of autoimmunity in juvenile idiopathic arthritis characteristics: A case control study. Iranian Journal of Pediatrics, 23(5), 569-573. Retrieved from http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ccm&AN=2012347719&site=ehost-live&scope=site Abstract: To compare Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) patients with and without family history of autoimmune disease with respect...
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...Disease Trends and the Delivery of Health Care Services HCA/240 January 26, 2014 Disease Trends and the Delivery of Health Care Services Demographics and disease trends will influence health care delivery services in the future in many different ways. Not only will the current aging population affect the delivery of health care services because of its rapid growth, but also obesity. Obesity is one of the more serious problems facing our nation today, and will only get worse unless the implementation of programs to educate the public on the many health issues this condition can cause to prevent them from happening. Moreover, not only does the health care delivery system need to adapt in the future to provide quality care for the aging population and the many chronic health issues they will face along with affordable housing, but also obesity-related health issues as our nation faces these two serious problems. In 2010, the age composition of the United States consisted of 60 percent of the population between the ages of 20 to 64 (Vincent & Velkoff, 2010). However, over the next 10 to 20 years the United States will experience an increase in the number of its older population because the baby boom generation started crossing into this category in January 2011 when the first baby boomers born in 1946 began reaching retirement age (Vincent & Velkoff, 2010). The Baby Boom generation consists of approximately 78 million Americans born between 1946 and 1964 in...
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...profession where nurses become partners and leaders to improve health care in the period of health care reforms, this led to the creation of Robert Wood Johnson initiative (RWJF) on the future of nursing in conjunction with the Institute of medicine (IOM), The Committee made some recommendations on nursing in the United States titled “ The future of Nursing: Leading change, advancing health” The RWJF and IOM worked on this project for two years.in order to study, research learn and understand the implications for nursing as a profession being the largest component of health care workforce of this anticipated changes in health care. To realize this vision of transforming the health care system into a safe, accessible, patient centered care, this will require improved nursing education before and after nurses are licensed. The RWJF and IOM considered many challenges that face nursing education and proffered solutions that will assist in advancing the health care system, the Committee determined that nurses should be trained at higher levels of education by improving the educational system that promote academic progress (IOM 2010). THE IMPACT OF IOM REPORT ON NURSING EDUCATION According to IOM (2010) the American population is getting older, most health care need today is relate to chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, cardio-vascular disease, mental health conditions and obesity. The health care system was built around acute...
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...Roman Catholic, however, there is much credit given to its past culture infused with Mayan lore. Financially, Honduras is the second poorest nation in Central America and one of the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. It relies heavily on its agricultural exports, mostly of bananas and coffee. Most of its economic growth depends on the United States economy. There is a large divide in the small rich upper class and the rest of its residents which remain in poverty. Most of the decisions are made by the affluent ruling class, and based on personal opinion and emotions, not what may be best for the people at large. Good health care is available to those who can afford it. Outside of the large cities medical facilities are few and far between, many do not have licensed professionals to provide care for the sick. Much of the health care is extremely expensive, medications must be purchased by the family, and hospital stays...
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...is a 35-year-old male who was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis five years prior. Because of deterioration of patient’s left hip, a total hip replacement (THR) surgery is recommended by his rheumatologist. The patient has a past medical history of mild hypertension and anterior cruciate ligament repair to his right knee 12 years ago. Medications the patient is currently taking are Tenormin (Beta-blocker), Prednisone (Corticosteroid), and Ibuprofen (NSAID/ nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug). Physician’s referral consists of pre-surgery LE strengthening exercises, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and THR management education within 6 outpatient visits. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of chronic inflammatory arthritis that particularly effects the joints and bones of the spine. The inflammation usually begins at the base of the spine at the pelvis and may develop into the upper spine, rib cage, and neck. The hip and knee joints may also be affected. Prolonged inflammation of these joints may cause these spinal bones to fuse together. Baraliakos and Braun (2010) study found the following: Hip involvement in AS seems to be largely based on inflammation of the subchondral bone marrow. However, in contrast to the classical changes of AS in the spine, rheumatic inflammation in the hip does not lead to formation of new bones, but results in an erosive disease, which will often destroy the joint. These changes might have already occurred in young patients,...
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...late adulthood. It accompanies many changes that some people may not be prepared for or welcome with open arms. The changes that usually deal with the mind and the body gradually develop as time continues to pass. Some of the most drastic changes are the physical changes that can have a profound effect on the way a person at this stage of life view themselves. Common health problems that evolve during this age The physical modification people in this stage of life may experience varies depending on many factors that contribute to one's health. Smoking, drinking alcohol, unhealthy eating habits and stress can all negatively affect a person's health and increase the chance of acquiring the common health issues middle-aged adult face. Common health issues include Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, High Cholesterol and Weight gain, all of which have a direct connection to one another. Hypertension In middle adulthood, the body starts to change and evolve in more ways than one. The metabolism starts to slow down, and health problems are more common to arise at this point. There are various common health problems that we see at this age, and a more common one is Hypertension also known as high blood pressure. The higher one's blood pressure becomes, the harder their heart has to work to pump. Hypertension can stem from a variation of things such as smoking, alcohol consumption, obesity, etc. Addressing hypertension can be done medically or with a few lifestyle changes...
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...adults the transition into old age can be difficult for some people. Frustration, lack of responsibility, and dependence can make the process of aging very hard for some. Old age should be viewed as another phase of life, but not the end of life. In order to help elderly cope with aging, it is important for them to have social interaction. Support from family, friends and the local community can also make a difference in the way they view their lives. For my paper I interviewed two different types of adults. I interviewed a 60 year old female, and an 80 year old male. Much of the information that I found was relatively the same even though the participants came from different times. I found that health was the biggest worry about the future and the biggest immediate concern of both participants. After spending an afternoon interviewing my participants, I gained insight into how they perceive the aging process and the impact on the quality of their life. First, they viewed aging in a very positive and healthy manner. They believe that a positive attitude assists in accepting physical and psychosocial changes and enjoyed the fact that they are both physically fit and cognitively alert. They felt confident that advances made in health care and the quality of their lives would continue to be empowering. They enjoy the benefits of being a senior citizen including discounted travel, free education, and other incentives marketed towards seniors When it comes to the health concerns...
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...A Comparison of Markov Based Logistic Model Determining the Risk Factors of Health Conditions for Old Aged American People By ASEK MD. SUZAUDDIN Abstract: Markov model are expedient and very serviceable method for analyzing longitudinal or categorical data. This method play an important role in various fields to explain the dependence pattern of a time series over a period of time and to predict the future course of process behavior by its investigative and prognostic power. Health and Retirement Survey (HRS) data, an ongoing longitudinal survey that interviews a national sample of persons born between the years 1931 and 1941at two year intervalsWe discussed two discrete time markov models proposed by Muenz-Rubinstein and Azzalini respectively for the HRS dataset and fit this two models considering health conditions as a dependent variable. We also estimate the efficiency for the two fitted model and compare the models on the basis of the results. This study fits the two models and compare them on the basis of their efficiencies. In here we fit those models for the Health conditions of the old peoples and obtain the efficiencies for both models and found that the estimate of Azzalini’s model is more efficient than that of Muenz-Rubinstein model. 1. Introduction Longitudinal data...
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... can treat, and its use in Western culture. Central Idea: Acupuncture is the insertion of needles into the skin that can improve the flow of energy, can treat a wide range of medical conditions, and is being used combination with Western medicine. Pattern of Organization: Topical Introduction Six months ago, my 78-year-old grandmother was quickly losing her independence. Severe arthritis in both knees hampered her ability to take care of herself. Shopping, getting around the neighborhood, even walking down her front steps was becoming almost impossible. Pain medications helped somewhat, but the side effects created their own problems. Then her doctor suggested acupuncture. My grandmother was skeptical at first, but she was willing to try just about anything. She did and the results were miraculous. After six weeks, her pain and stiffness were significantly reduced. She was able to take care of her apartment again. She could get out on her own to go shopping, to visit friends and family, and to do the other things her arthritis had prevented in the past. Acupuncture restored her quality of life and her independence. My grandmother’s story is not unique. Performed for well over 2, 000 years in China and other parts of Asia, acupuncture is becoming more and more popular in the U. S. and other Western countries for one simple reason. It works. Impressed by my grandmother’s experience, I began acupuncture treatments for my migraine headaches...
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...Chaparro Abstract The research on the aging veterans in population is among the largest. The United States have laws, and rules, and regulations. There are many older that have no family to take care of them. They totally depend on agency or organizations to help take care of them. The care that they receive is not what they deserved. Some veterans gave all to help protect the United States. We as a nation we still need to appreciate the veterans for what they have given to this nation as a whole. In the study of population graying society use a term that comes from a Greek word “geron” that means old person. Aging Veterans The investigation about the aging veterans is a something that needs to look at careful. There are many problems that the older generations have to deal with. In the United States many of the aging veterans deal with health or mental issues. They also suffer from chronic disabilities like arthritis, and heart problems. Some veterans also have problems with sensorimotor coordination. Some veterans have to train all over again on how to walk, talk, and how to arrange object. The little things like how to dress, and how to feed themselves. In chapter 15 (Macionis, 2010) it focuses on the Transitions and Challenges of Aging. Most veterans spend a lot of time reflecting on the past. Remember the good and the accomplishments that they have. They also have the fear of living along and in isolation. They also have to...
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...Lifespan Development & Personality: Adolescence (12-18) Phych 103 Development & Personality of Adolescence 12-18 years Physical Development The term adolescence is commonly used to describe the transition stage between childhood and adulthood, best known as “teen age years” or puberty. An individual typically is considered an adolescent when they start with the onset of puberty. The overall general experience of entering adolescence depends on their gender. Puberty typically begins around 10-13 tears of age, typically girls beginning earlier than the boys and then sharp increases in height and weight that would then precede to sexual maturity (University of Michigan, 2013). Generally African-American boys and girls; more so girls; tend to start puberty and sexual activity at an earlier age than Caucasian boys and girls. On the surface the physical hereditary differences are naked to the eye, however, despite race, the psychological and physical development and influence on an adolescent starts in the womb. The adolescent’s development initially started at conception. Whether the carrier (mother) took care of herself can play a huge part in the physical development of a child (US National Library of Medicine, National Institute of Health, 2010). Another aspect to consider would be the environmental surroundings and influences an adolescent can be affected. For instance; according to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (2011);...
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...The Future of Nursing: “Leading Change, Advancing Health” Introduction In brief report of Institute of Medicine (IOM) of october 2101 “ the Future of Nursing” states that the nursing profession is the leading agent of work force in health care today. With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which will entitle additional 32 million Americans to have access to health care, the nurses will need to be well educated and be prepared to meet the current and future demands of the health care system.( pg 271). In this paper I will be discussing the impact of the IOM Report on nursing education, on nursing practice, particularly in primary care, impact of the IOM Report on nursing role as a leader, and finally, how I as a nurse will implement these changes in my practice to meet the goals of the IOM Report. Impact on Nursing Education; With the evolving health care demands, changing and expanding nurses role in acute setting as well as in the community education plays most important part. In the IOM report the emphasis was placed on advancing nursing degrees, to make easy, seamless transition to advance nursing practices and to improve education system. Advancing Nursing Degree. First is advancing nursing degree by increasing the proportion of nurses with a baccalaureate degree to 80 percent by 2020, and double the number of nurses with a doctorate by 2020. ( pg 22). IOM directs health care organizations to encourage nurses to advance their degrees...
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...Submission Date: 8th April, 2016 Submission Date: 8th April, 2016 Shane Sammy Student ID: 24975 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCES Shane Sammy Student ID: 24975 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCES Research Topic Assignment # 1 Matriculation to BSc Occupational Safety Health & Environment. Research Topic Assignment # 1 Matriculation to BSc Occupational Safety Health & Environment. INTRODUCTION Research Area: Obesity Research Topic: Causes of Obesity among Trinidadians Background: Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can have a negative effect on many systems in your body. Obesity or being overweight has serious effects on the individual and society. It also is very expensive for government to provide health care for obese individuals as health care and medication is provided free in our country (Trinidad). People who are overweight or obese have a much greater risk of developing serious conditions, including: Heart disease Type two diabetes and bone and joint disease. Obesity will also have an effect on physical abilities. People who are suffering from obesity may not be able to do things that normal weight people can do. Playing sports or do any activities that involves fast movement of any kind. They may not even have power to walk freely as the increased weight places pressure on the ankles and knees causing...
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