Category: Health & Medical

Prepare a 3- to 5-page paper (750 to 1375 words) comparing and contrasting the measures of quality for each of the countries discussed in this module. Some of the measures you can discuss are morality, readmissions, safety of care, patient experience, effectiveness of care, timeliness of care, efficient use of medical care, and others.
Be sure to identify the features that constitute quality in these countries. What is preventing quality from being achieved and how can this be fixed? You might find the Additional Resources in this module to be helpful for this assignment.
Your paper should be written in APA style, including a title page and references page. Support the research you conduct with a minimum of three in-text citations.

Module 3 Discussion

Alternative & Complementary Medicine
Discuss the safety and effectiveness of alternative and complementary medicine for the treatment of specific illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. Would you have any conflicts/concerns supporting a patient who choose holistic/allopathic medicine?
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.
You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts. Your reply posts are worth 2 points (1 point per response.)
All replies must be constructive and use literature where possible.
Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.

Discussion # 2:
1. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of screening tests.
2. Visit the textbook Formulating Differential Diagnosis for the Advance Practice Providers. Rhoads, J & Penick, J, (3rd ed.). .2022. doi: 10.1891/9780826144676 section IV, and discuss the latest incidence of colon cancer in USA and the screening test recommended.

Read this week’s assigned reading on teams, collaboration, and failing forward before participating in the discussion.
Resource: leadership book of your choice
Due Thursday (20 pts)
Write a 175- to 265-word response to the following:
Share an experience when you have failed forward in a collaborative project. Share an experience when you have not failed forward in a collaborative project. What would you have done differently? What learning from this experience can you implement immediately?
Cite at least 2 peer-reviewed, scholarly, or similar references.
Format your citations according to APA guidelines.
At least one source should be your book.The other source should be from the academic library or, at minimum, the reference from the TEDS talk discussion

Anatomy & Physiology 2
Case of the Chilling School Teacher
Linda Johnson, a 40 year-old female school teacher, reported to her family physician a three-month history of gradually progressive constipation. She told her physician that prior to three months ago, her bowel movements were normal and occurred once every day. Currently she was having only one bowel a movement every three days. Linda also told her physician that she felt cold all the time; when her family members were comfortable in a room with the thermostat set at 70°, she felt cold unless it was turned up to 74°.
Physical Examination:
Weight: 160 pounds (increase of 20 pounds from one year ago).
Height: 5 feet, 2 inches
Temperature: 96.8° Fahrenheit
Respirations: 12 / min
Pulse: 46 / min
Blood Pressure: 110/85.
Skin: Dry without any obvious rash.
Head: Thinner than normal and very dry.
Neck: Thyroid gland mildly enlarged and non-tender.
Neurologic exam: Deep tendon reflexes such as the ankle jerks showed slight “hang-up” — the relaxation phase seemed prolonged
Answer the following questions about this case
List your sources in the area indicated. No special formatting of sources. Just copy and paste the website you got your information from. If your information is from a book then you can do any formatting of your choice (MLA, CHICAGO, APA etc)
**You will need to supply a minimum of 6-8 sentences supporting each of your answers.
Questions:
1)What historical questions would you want to know regarding the patient’s mood, energy level, hand pain, and voice? What answers would you anticipate to these questions? *
2)What is Linda’s probable diagnosis? What historical and physical exam data support this diagnosis? *
3)What do you think the patient’s basal metabolic rate is: high, normal, or low? What historical or physical exam data supports your answer? What is the basal metabolic rate in most obese individuals?
4)Laboratory Results
The laboratory data revealed the following:
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) = 8 mU/L (normal=0.4-5 mU/L)
Thyroxine (T4) = 50 nmol/L (normal-64-154 nmol/L)
Which of the above laboratory values rule out the pituitary as a cause of Linda’s problems?
5. Explain the patient’s lab values in terms of a positive or negative feedback mechanism

part one
Food Marketing and Obesity
Introduction
Obesity rates rare at an all time high in the United States. In fact, these rates have more than tripled since the 1980’s! In response, food manufacturers have attempted to create and market foods that are “healthier”, such as low-fat and low-sugar products.
Your Tasks
Please discuss the following in your original post:
How would you explain the high obesity rates in the United States despite changes to our food markets?
Are we focusing on the wrong things? If so, what should we focus on instead?
The post must be at least 250 words.
Include at least 1 outside reference, cited in APA format. This reference needs to be cited both in-text and at the end of the post in a reference list.
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Your Health and Nutrition
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There are many factors that can have an influence on our nutrition habits, such as our current knowledge, food access, family history, stress, and more! In this assignment you will evaluate what your current understanding of nutrition is, as well as evaluate some ways in which our experiences shape our choices. This will be more of a general topic assessment…we will focus more on nutrition in our first dietary analysis assignment the second half of the semester.
Your Tasks
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences:
What is your current knowledge regarding nutrition?
Where do you currently get your nutrition information and news from?
Have you taken classes previous to this one that discussed nutrition, and has it impacted your current food choices?
What do you think is the relationship between good nutrition and good health?
What are some principles that you believe make up a healthy diet?
Do you have a family history of diseases that have been linked to nutrition (ex. cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, etc.)?
On a scale of 1-10, what is your stress like these days? What do you tend to gravitate toward when you are stressed?
Are you getting enough sleep? What contributes to getting a good nights sleep?
How much physical activity do you engage in per week? Do you believe calorie wise that you are eating too much or too little considering your level of physical activity?
Does your family help you or hinder you when it comes to making healthy choices? Explain.
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Dietary Analysis Assignment 1: Carbohydrates, Sugar, Fiber, and Calories
Your Tasks
TASK 1- FOOD LOG
You will keep a 3-day food log, where you will record the meals and snacks that you ate throughout each day. You can choose to track this using Cronometer or the provided Word document.
Actions
This week’s focus: carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, and calories.* You may record fat and protein; however, they are not required for this week.*
Please see the Everything You Need to Know About- DIETARY ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENTS page for more specific details on this process.
TASK 2- ANALYSIS
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences:
In regard to calories-What was your average Links to an external site.calorie count?
Did your calorie count surprise you? Why or why not?
What contributed the most to your calories?
In regard to carbohydrates (general)-What was your average Links to an external site.carbohydrate intake during the 3 days? Was your carbohydrate intake within the daily range Links to an external site.(recall that the average minimum is 130 g/day)? Were you surprised by your averages?
What type of carbohydrate did you eat the most of: fast-releasing (simple), starches, or fiber?
Reflect on the carbohydrates consumed this week. Did some keep you more satiated than others? Which ones?
In regard to fiber-What was your average Links to an external site.fiber intake during the 3 days?
Are you getting the recommended amount of daily fiber (38 g /day for men; 25 g/day for women)? If yes, what are some foods that you eat that provide the most fiber. If not, what are foods that you can incorporate to help increase your fiber needs?
In regard to added sugars-Were you surprised by your added sugar values?
Which foods contributed the most to these values?
Looking forward-What are two foods that you can incorporate and/or swap in order to a) reduce calories; b) increase fiber; or c) reduce added sugar? Be creative!Example- “I eat a lot of ice cream. One food swap that I can do is eating a half cup of fruit instead of a bowl of ice cream as an after-dinner treat in order to cut back on added sugar”.

1) Discussion Question
How is statistics used in the field of healthcare? Provide at least four examples in your response. The post should include at least 2-3 in-text citations from a scholarly source in proper APA format and should be a minimum of 250 words.
2) Response To Peer 1
The response should include at least 2-3 in-text citations from a scholarly source in proper APA format and should be a minimum of 250 words.
Peer’s Response (TB) (I need to respond to this) – Health statistics are used to monitor and analyze the various risks associated with diseases. It also helps policymakers understand the impact of their policies on the quality of healthcare. Healthcare professionals and researchers rely on statistics to make educated decisions and analyze data. It helps them identify patterns and trends that can influence practices and policies. The field of epidemiology is regarded as a branch of medical research that studies the distribution and causes of diseases in individuals. It uses statistical methods to analyze and determine the prevalence and incidence of various diseases. Studies conducted in this field help identify the causes of diseases and develop effective interventions. For instance, a study conducted by (Hsing et al., 2019) linked the link between dietary factors and pancreatic cancer. This study provided valuable information on how to prevent the disease. So, all in all, statistics play a significant role in healthcare, as they are utilized in studies about the prevalence of diseases and treatments, as well as in the analysis of procedures and policies. With proper statistical analysis, healthcare professionals can gain valuable insight into how to improve patient care and public health. Clinical trials rely on statistics to design and conduct studies that examine the safety and effectiveness of procedures used in the treatment of various conditions. A randomized-controlled trial involves randomly assigning patients to receive either a treatment or a placebo. Through the use of various statistical techniques, such as hypothesis testing, regression analysis, and sample size estimation, researchers can analyze the effects of treatments on the patients and come up with an informed opinion on its safety and effectiveness. For instance, the data collected during a clinical trial helped develop vaccines for a wide range of illnesses, including polio and COVID-19.
References:
Hsing, A. W., Sakoda, L. C., Rashid, A., Andreotti, G., Chen, J., Wang, B. S., … & Hanash, S. M. 2019.
Oxman, A.D., Laivs, J.N., Lewin, S., and A. Fretheim. SUPPORT Tools for evidence-informed health Policymaking (STP)1: What is evidence-informed policymaking? Health Research Policy and Systems, 7(S1). 2009.
All questions/prompts in the discussion question should be addressed.
Responses should be substantive, meaning that they add something new to the discussion; you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers.
3) Response To Peer 2
The response should include at least 2-3 in-text citations from a scholarly source in proper APA format and should be a minimum of 250 words.
Peer Response (ED) (I need to respond to this) – Statistics are used in healthcare all of the time. In fact, most of healthcare is a compilation of studies and data. These important metrics provide real world data that helps to treat the general population. Reason 1: Statistics are important for finding the average ranges for blood testing. This can help healthcare professionals determine further treatment according to bloodwork results. Reason 2: Statistics can provide pivotal information in regards to the effectiveness of certain treatments. These treatments can be adjusted according to the statistics and results.
Reason 3: Statistics can be important in showing the mortality rate for cancer patients. This can help provide the patient with peace of mind and information regarding their diagnosis.
Reason 4: Statistics provide concise, easy-to-understand data that most healthcare professionals can understand. According to the data learned, this can help provide a basic understanding of what treatment plans can be pursued. Example: “…focus on statistical measures that are useful for healthcare professionals and patients in the real-world setting” (Eloranta, 2021). This study shows how statistics can be useful in predicting the real-world outcomes of cancer patients and their mortality rate. Example: Similarly, survival rates, recurrence rates, and secondary cancer rates can be calculated using statistical measures. All of these things are vital to the well-being and sound-mindedness of cancer patients. Reference: Eloranta, S, Smedby, KE, Dickman, PW, Andersson, TM (Karolinska University Hospital, Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden). Cancer survival statistics for patients and healthcare professionals – a tutorial of real-world data analysis (Review). J Intern Med 2021; 289: 12– 28. https://doi.org/10.1111/joim.13139
All questions/prompts in the discussion question should be addressed.
Responses should be substantive, meaning that they add something new to the discussion; you are not just agreeing. This is also a time to ask questions or offer information surrounding the topic addressed by your peers.

Problem Statement and Research Topic
Submit a one-page, double-spaced paper addressing the following points:
Identify your chosen research topic
Create at least one problem statement to go along with your chosen research area
Identify your research question/s
Explain the significance of the research topic to nursing
MY CHOSEN TOPIC/Problem Statement Research topic: Effective strategies to maintain emotional health for nurses
Problem statement: We must reduce the number of nurses leaving bedside nursing due to mental health issues, improve retention and follow through significantly to improve mental health resources for nurses. I’ve chosen this topic because many nurses have left the profession attributed to burnout, and mental health issues. Thus, leaving an even larger need for nurses to care for the sick and dying, placing a greater strain on nurses and healthcare facilities. I believe that it’s meaningful in the field of nursing because it may not only highlight the shortcomings of health care facilities, but the nation as whole, regarding the resources that are available for nurses to safeguard their mental health.

Compare the characteristics of Practice Manager – Primary & Specialty Care (provided below), content, specificity or generality with the sample job description below. PLEASE ONLY USE BULLET FORMAT, I have provided a copy of an example. Beyond the comparison, be sure to answer the following:
Does the selected Job Description meet all, most or some (or a %) of the basic requirements found in the text?
Is it presented in a way that you find it a benefit for recruitment or not?
Are there key features it adds that actually enhance the text sample?
I have provided a file of everything you would need please use everything because it is important, all of the files have a name as into which is which.

Choose, read and briefly summarize one scientific journal article relevant to aging and the respiratory system.
Summaries should be 1-2 paragraphs and must include the source.
Articles must be published after 2015.