...unhealthy results occur are called health risk” (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2010, p. 334). This paper discusses the family and the assessment process. The use of the genogram and ecomap will be used to present family data. By reviewing the genogram, biological and age-related risks facing the family will be determined. The ecomap will present the social and environmental risks facing the family. As a final point, an analysis of the genogram and ecomap will be utilized to summarize the family strengths and problems or potential problems. Introduction of the Family and the Assessment Process The J family has the following family members: * Mr. D. J., a 58 year old financial analysis who just recently lost his job, has obesity, hypercholesterol, sleep apnea and borderline hypertension * Mrs. B. S., a 58 year old mother, a full-time Registered Nurse, and going to college part-time, has hypercholesterol and suffers with gastroparesis * R. S., a 32 year old medical assistant, works full-time, is a single mother who lives with her parents D. J. and B. S. for support, presently going to college part-time to become an Registered Nurse, smokes 1 pack per day-cigarettes and has attention deficit disorder (ADD) * P.S., a 10 year son of R. S., who is a full-time student, has asthma and ADD D. J. and B. S. have been married for 25...
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...Correlation does not imply causation Almost daily we are in (mainly) news media whose owner has a structure similar to some of the following: One study claims that the more A, the more B A study says that those who are to have less B. A study says that since A is, then B is the other way. In principle, all these headlines indicate that basically what it says A is causing B to happen, or what is the same, that B is a consequence of A. Normally, when one reads the news, just realizing that so there is a correlation between A and B (come on, a relationship between these two events ), but in principle, without any indication that either one of them, even in this case, we cause the other B. (Oakes, 2012) The study of the correlation between two variables is one of the issues in question in Statistics. To summarize a bit, the question would be something like the following: - From certain data from each of these variables one estimates if there is any relationship between them. The one most frequently studied is called linear regression (by which we seek if there is no linear relationship between the variables), but there are many more possible types: quadratic, exponential, logarithmic... - With these data a function (which, for example, is a straight linear regression) that determines us exactly what the relationship between these variables is calculated. - The actual correlation between them is studied (ie, how strong is the relationship that we calculated based on the...
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...Chapter Overview 5.1 Overview: Consciousness, Brain Activity, Levels of Awareness CONCEPT LEARNING CHECK 5.2 Stages of Sleep CONCEPT LEARNING CHECK 5.1 Consciousness and Psychology 5.3 Dreams Theories of Dreams Dreams as a Reflection of Unconscious Wishes 5.2 Sleep Biological Rhythms and Stages of Sleep Sleep Theories Effects of Sleep Deprivation Sleep Disorders Insomnia Sleep Apnea Narcolepsy Parasomnias CRITICAL THINKING APPLICATION Dreams as Interpreted Brain Activity Dream Contents CONCEPT LEARNING CHECK 5.3 Theories of Dreams 5 Learning Objectives States of Consciousness 5.1 5.2 Define consciousness. Describe how consciousness relates to psychology. Describe the changes in brain wave activity that occur during the different stages of sleep. Understand why sleep deprivation is harmful. Understand why deep sleep is important. Understand why REM sleep is important. Describe some common sleep disorders. 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Describe the two main theories of dreams. Explain the two theories of hypnosis. Discuss the effects and benefits of meditation. List and describe the four categories of psychoactive drugs. Describe the effects of psychoactive drugs on the nervous system. 5.4 Hypnosis Critical Thinking About Hypnosis Theories of Hypnosis Altered State of Consciousness Role Playing Divided Consciousness 5.6 Drug Use Mechanism of Action of Psychoactive Drugs Depressants Alcohol Narcotics/Opiates Summary of...
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...As it has been mention in the book, “The diagnostic criteria for other diseases such as hypertension or hyperlipidaemia similarly vary between genders and racial groups, or between children and adults, so different diagnostic criteria are used at different ages to initiate and assess treatment” (Hankey, Catherine). Furthermore, there are different ways to assess the stages of obesity. The most common is direct measure of body fat with the help of “computer tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, bioelectrical impedance analysis or dual‐energy X‐ray absorptiometry scan. These tools are primarily used in obesity research, whereas in routine clinical practice other anthropometric measures are used as a proxy measure of body fat” (Hankey, Catherine). The another one is body mass index (BMI) by monitoring base on height and weight. If the body mass index is 30 or higher it is considered for obese. Also waist circumference is used. According to Catherine, “waist circumference is the simplest and most robust criterion: >80 cm (women) or >94 cm (men) marks a need for self determined action to avoid further gain; >88 cm (women) or >102 cm (men) indicates high health risks and a need for professional support for sustained weight loss” (Hankey, Catherine). There are different ways to solve the obesity problem. One of the solutions is to get bariatric surgery. It has been considered one of the most effective solutions,...
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...Business Report Introduction Aim We have been commissioned to write a business report comparing and criticising the Financial Analysis and Interpretation of both Financial position and performance of two publicly listed companies. From the list provided I have chosen Skellerup Holdings Limited and Fisher and Paykel Healthcare Corporation Limited both New Zealand listed companies. Limitations & Problems From our mandate it is not clear whether we should concentrate on performance only from requirement 2 of the mandate. I also had difficulty in outlining the future view of the company. I did not know whether this meant a projected or forecasted accounts for the next three years. The requirement may have been a forecast of ratio analysis. In the end I made common sized Income statements and projection for the next three years. My projections were based on growth of revenue from 2010 to 2011, with everything remaining the same as a percentage of sales. We do not know if the ratios are adequate in terms of the industry average and we have avoided this for word limit’s sake. Discussion Overview Fisher and Paykel Healthcare is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of products and systems for use in respiratory and acute care and treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It markets in 120 countries through distributors and direct sales office. It entered the respiratory care market in 1971. Business Activities for F&P Healthcare The Respiratory & Acute Care...
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...Pregnancy: The Fight to Survive Sociology Research Paper Tri-County Technical College November 24, 2014 ABSTRACT Objectives: To research the causes of death during childbirth and infancy in nations around the world. To examine related health concerns of birth rate, death rate, birth defects, and how access to medical care in different nations contribute to the birth and survival of the fetus. Reviewing statistics of birth rates in all income nations and the overall affect on the population. Applying the Social Conflict theory as it relates to views on pregnancy. Explore different ideas on how to change declining birth rates and promote better health care for all nations. Key Words: Pregnancy, birth rates, death rates , birth defects,social conflict, health care associated with pregnancy. INTRODUCTION In December of 2013, The World Health Organization (WHO) conveyed a consultation on improving the measurement of quality of maternal, newborn, and child care in health facilities. This annual report proposed 19 core indicators for reporting on the quality of MNHC care in nations around the globe. While some key interventions have increased over the past decade, little progress has been made in the quality of care in some health care facilities around the world. The amount of health care coverage provided to mothers, newborns, and children in low income nations is very minimal compared to high income nations particularly in the United States where health care and...
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...7: States of Consciousness CHAPTER PREVIEW Consciousness is our awareness of ourselves and our environment. Conscious information processing enables us to exercise control and to communicate our mental states to others. Beneath the surface, unconscious processing occurs simultaneously on many parallel tracks. Our daily schedule of waking and sleeping is governed by a biological clock known as circadian rhythm. Our sleep also follows a repeating cycle. Awakening people during REM sleep yields predictable “dreamlike” reports that are mostly of ordinary events. Freud’s view that dreams can be traced back to erotic wishes is giving way to newer theories, for example, that dreams help us process information and fix it in memory or that dreams erupt from neural activity. Studies of hypnosis indicate that, although hypnotic procedures may facilitate recall, the hypnotist’s beliefs frequently work their way into subjects’ recollections. Hypnosis can be at least temporarily therapeutic and has the potential of bringing significant pain relief. Hypnosis may be an extension both of normal principles of social influence and of everyday splits in consciousness. Psychoactive drugs also alter consciousness. Depressants act by depressing neural functioning. Although their effects are pleasurable, they impair memory and self-awareness and may have other physical consequences. Stimulants act at the synapses by influencing the brain’s neurotransmitters. Their effects depend on...
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...PWS also occurs in all ethnic groups and in any geographical location in the world. http://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/prader-willi-syndrome/#affected-populations This genetic disease occurs at random during conception or fetal development. About one in every 15,000-25,000 infants are diagnosed with this disorder and there are approximately 17,000-22,000 current Americans living with PWS....
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...Chapter IV: Symptoms of Insomnia Possible Diagnosis Chapter V: Types of Insomnia Chapter VI: Prevention of Insomnia Prevention in Insomnia from Shift Changes Prevention in Insomnia from Jet lag Tips for getting a better night sleep Chapetr VII: Treatment of Insomnia Music Theraphy Cognitive Behavioral Theraphy Medicines Relaxation Exercise Chapter VIII: Statistics of Insomnia Chapter IX: Conclusion Final Bibliography Chapter I Introduction General Consideration Insomnia is a symptoms,not a stand-alone diagnosis or disease.It is an abnormal wakefulness or inability to fall asleep throughout the night.Insomnia can be related to a medical or psychiatric illness,can be caused by mental stress or excitement or can be caused by your daytome and bedtime habits.It causes may be divided into situational factors,medical or emotional problems are probably the principal cause of insomnia. Insomnia can be prevented and treated in many ways. To prevent it, the patient is urged to try to avoid focusing his/her thoughts on the problem of insomnia and to learn and practice relaxation techniques. The main focus or treatment for insomnia should be directed toward finding the cause. There are many treatment to help you sleep better. Importance of the Problem This study is important because of the following reasons: 1. Studying insomnia can help people to learn the real meaning of it and to know the different causes of insomnia 2. Many people...
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...even while you sleep? Based on a sample of wave measurements, physicians specializing in sleep medicine can use statistical tools to classify your sleep pattern as normal or problematic. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) now being developed can classify a disabled person’s thinking based on wave measurements and automatically execute necessary instructions. This type of research is exciting, but conducting it requires knowledge of medicine, biology, statistics, physics, and computer science. Electroencephalogram (EEG) is the recording of electrical activity through electrode sensors placed on the scalp. The electricity is recorded as waves that can be classified as normal or abnormal. Measuring EEG signals is not an intrusive procedure; it causes no pain and has been used routinely for several decades. Different types of normal waves can indicate various states or activity levels. Abnormal waves can indicate medical problems. Two important applications of EEG wave classification are diagnosis of sleep disorders and construction of BCIs to assist disabled people with daily living tasks. Sleep, which takes up roughly one-third of a person’s life, is indispensable for health and well-being. Nevertheless, onethird of Americans suffer from a sleep problem. For example, one in five American adults has some degree of sleep apnea, which is a disorder characterized by pauses of 10 seconds or longer in breathing during sleep. A person with sleep apnea cannot self-diagnose...
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...Running Head: Community Assessment and Analysis Community Assessment and Analysis: The State of Arizona Team Purple Grand Canyon University: NRS 427V September 9, 2012 Community Assessment and Analysis Arizona is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west with the state’s capitol and largest city being, Phoenix. The second largest Arizona city is Tucson, which is then followed in size by eight Phoenix metropolitan area cities: Mesa, Glendale, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Peoria and Yuma. Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous states admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February 14, 1912. It is one of the four corner states, which borders Utah, Nevada, and California. It also has a 389-mile (626 km) international border with the states of Sonora and Baja California in Mexico. Arizona is noted for its desert climate; exceptionally hot summers, and mild winters, and it also features pine forests and mountain ranges in the northern high country with much cooler weather than in the lower deserts. The state is covered with beautiful desert landscape. There is also the less known pine-covered high country of the Colorado Plateau in the north-central portion of the state which contrasts with the desert Basin and Range region in the southern portions of the state. It is known for being home to one of the natural wonders of the...
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................................................................................................................................................i PART ONE: Research Report ........................................................................................................................1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................1 Physiological Patterns ........................................................................................................................2 Behavioral and Psychosocial Patterns................................................................................................2 Consequences of Poor Sleep in Adolescents .........................................................................................3 What Can Be Done ..................................................................................................................................4 Reference s.................................................................................................................................................7 PART TWO: Resource Guide.......................................................................................................................11 Pointers for Parents ...............................................................................................................................11 Tips for Teens...
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...Dr. Tahereh Alavi Hojjat, the author and researcher of "Economic Analysis of Obesity, from the Institute for Business and Finance Research” (2013) writes about obesity in the united states focusing on young children and adults. She discussing through thorough research, analysis and studies as to why in this generation the population young and old are increasingly becoming overweight and obese. However, in this paper the literature will be focusing on children. Through studies all over the world in various countries concerning obesity Sturm (2007) recognizes that within United States, obesity is considered a real problem, in addition to adults it already involves about nine million children. He also goes on to discuss that today about one...
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...The relocation and adjustment processes occurring within persons facing involuntary deployment are most certainly filled with anxiety and uncertainly. This discussion will focus on women veterans who have served on the front lines and the affects of combat deployment. Examinations defining the trials and tribulations faced by the female military member will place attention on the psychological and psychosocial transactions that occur during military operations and the challenges women face. Expansion of this topic will include a dialogue that offers insight into the growing concerns shaping the outcomes of the female member’s deployment to include military sexual trauma, eating disorders, depression, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, sleep disturbances and spiritual and existential struggles. Although this topic will only provide a brief glimpse into the female veteran’s plight it opens up a forum for further discussions within this topic with the intentions of highlighting the effects of combat deployment on women veterans who served on the front lines. Women Veterans: The Effects of Combat Deployment The participation of women deployed to combat areas throughout the world is vital to the successful outcomes of any mission. Women in the military are well trained and possess specific military skills invaluable to combat maneuvers and infantry tactics. Many branches of the military capitalize on these attributes that either mirror the skills of their male counterparts...
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...Chapter 1 The Dimensions of Psychology Summary: Psychology is an academic and applied discipline that involves the scientific study of mental functions and behaviors. Psychology has the immediate goal of understanding individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases, and by many accounts it ultimately aims to benefit society. In this field, a professional practitioner or researcher is called a psychologist, and can be classified as a social, behavioral, or cognitive scientist. Psychologists attempt to understand the role of mental functions in individual and social behavior, while also exploring the physiological and neurobiological processes that underlie certain cognitive functions and behaviors. Structuralism was the first school of psychology and focused on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components. Researchers tried to understand the basic elements of consciousness using a method known as introspection. Wilhelm Wundt, founder of the first psychology lab, was an advocate of this position and is often considered the founder of structuralism, despite the fact that it was his student, Edward B. Titchener who first coined the term to describe this school of thought. Functionalism formed as a reaction to the structuralism and was heavily influenced by the work of William James and the evolutionary theory of Charles Darwin. Functionalists sought to explain the mental processes in a more systematic and accurate...
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