Category: Public Health

eHealth Adoption
Create a PowerPoint presentation that reviews four peer-reviewed articles written in the last five years on the issues around the adoption of eHealth in the Kingdom. Your presentation should contain the following concepts. Discuss at least 4 of the following perceptions that physicians may have that could be causing them to hesitate in using this technology.
Usefulness
Technical support available
Increased workload
User-friendly technology
Staff attitudes
Cost
Patient privacy
Your presentation should meet the following structural requirements:
Be 10-12 slides in length, not including the title or reference slides.
Be formatted according to Saudi Electronic University and APA writing guidelines.
Provide support for your statements with citations from a minimum of six scholarly articles. These citations should be listed in the Notes section of the slide in which they appear. Two of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or lectures, but four must be external.
Each slide must provide detailed speaker’s notes to support the slide content. These should be a minimum of 100 words long (per slide) and must be a part of the presentation. The presentation cannot be submitted in PDF format, which does not make notes visible to the instructor. Notes must draw from and cite relevant reference materials.
Utilize the following headings to organize the content in your presentation:
Introduction
4 of the above topics as 4 slides
Cultural, Social, or Religious Barriers
Recommendations for KSA
Conclusion

you will continue working on your final project in this course, which will be to complete a research paper on a topic in environmental health related to pesticides, heavy metals, or radiation that is impacting your community and the health effects related to these hazardous substances. This will be the second part of the paper.
For this assignment, you will complete the literature review section of your paper. In this section, you must include the following items.
An introduction: briefly describe your topic.
An identification of five peer-reviewed articles that relate to the environmental topic you chose in Unit I and an explanation of the rationale behind choosing each article. How do they align with your chosen topic?
A discussion of each article. Compare and contrast what you have found in each article while completing your research.
Your paper must be at least two pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. To support your ideas, use a minimum of the five peer-reviewed articles as references. Use at least one source that focuses on your community (such as a newspaper or journal article). Any information from these sources must be cited and referenced in APA format, and your paper must be formatted in APA Style.

Ethics in research
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In the delivery of healthcare, biomedical research is essential as it allows scientists to understand the nature of diseases, and improve preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic interventions. Although the main goal of biomedical research is to evolve new knowledge, this can never supersede the rights and interests of the study participants (Avasthi et al., 2013). According to the Nuremberg Code, biomedical research requires a high level of ethical and scientific education, training, and credentials to be conducted (Nuremberg Military Tribunal, 1996). Moreover, respecting the dignity, rights, and well-being of study participants requires adherence to ethical standards and guidelines. In order to ensure that the proper ethical standards are being upheld, an ethics committee should examine all studies involving human subjects such as the Institutional Review Board. Internationally, there are major ethical principles that should be considered when conducting medical research including autonomy, beneficence and nonmaleficence, and justice. Autonomy refers to the respect for the individuality of the study population and their ability to make decisions for themselves and the right to withdraw from the study. The other principle is beneficence, which states that the researcher should act to the best of the participants by maximizing possible benefits and minimizing possible harms. Furthermore, the distributive justice principle requires the benefits and burdens of research to be fairly allocated (Avasthi et al., 2013). Informed consent is an important part of conducting research that reflects the adherents of ethical principles. The World Medical Association (WMA) declaration of Helsinki provides guidelines regarding informed consent. It stated that potential participants should be able to provide informed consent and must receive sufficient information and be fully apprised about the objectives, methods, funding sources, potential conflicts of interest (WMA, 2022). Moreover, they should be informed about the institutional affiliations of the researcher, anticipated benefits and risks, potential discomfort, post-study provisions, and any other pertinent study details. The only person with the authority to decide whether to participate in a study is the participant or the participant’s legal guardian in case of vulnerable populations. The physician or another adequately trained person must collect the informed consent, ideally in writing, after making sure that participants have a clear understanding of the research project (WMA, 2022). If the consent cannot be taken in writing form, it must be legally recorded and witnessed. Other ethical considerations are confidentiality and privacy(Avasthi et al., 2013). Participants’ identities and records are kept as private as possible (except when required for legal reasons) to prevent participants from experiencing any hardship, discrimination, or stigma as a result of their participation in the study.
References:
Avasthi, A., Ghosh, A., Sarkar, S., & Grover, S. (2013). Ethics in medical research: General principles with special reference to psychiatry research. Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 55(1), 86. https://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5545.105525
Nuremberg Military Tribunal. (1996). The Nuremberg Code. JAMA, 276(20), 1691. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11644854
WMA. (2022). Wma Declaration of Helsinki – Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects. https://www.wma.net/policies-post/wma-declaration-…
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AISHA ALSHEHRI Biomedical research ethics
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Thank you Shatha for your informative discussion
I want to add that to ensure participants have the autonomous right to self-determination, researchers must ensure that potential participants understand that they have the right to decide whether or not to participate in research studies voluntarily and that declining to participate in any research will not affect in any way their access to current or subsequent care. Also, self-determined participants must have the ability to ask the researcher questions and the ability to comprehend questions asked by the researcher. Researchers must also inform participants that they may stop participating in the study at any time without fear of penalty. As noted not all individuals have the capacity to be autonomous concerning research participation. Whether because of the individual’s developmental level or because of various illnesses or disabilities, some individuals require special research protections that may involve exclusion from research activities that can cause potential harm, or appointing a third-party guardian to oversee the participation of such vulnerable persons (Barrow et al., 2022).
Reference:
Barrow, J. M., Brannan, G. D., & Khandhar, P. B. (2022). Research ethics. In StatPearls [Internet]. StatPearls Publishing.

Topic: Unhealthy Air
INTRODUCTION: This assignment is the first of related assignments that will prepare you for your final assignment: recorded group role play of an advocacy meeting with a legislator. It is important that the issue you select is the same for every assignment.
For this “Issue Research” assignment, you will conduct online research on your selected topic (and assigned in Week 4). The following questions can help you narrow down the most important information you will need for the Issue Brief.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare has the potential to enhance medical diagnosis and treatment, and optimize the use of technological resources. However, the biomedical implementation of AI is facing ethical challenges, as outlined in a recent article on the use of AI in diagnostic imaging and neglected tropical diseases (Vaisman et al., 2020). One of the primary ethical issues is the lack of involvement of scientists and physicians from endemic regions in creating AI tools, which may limit the growth of these technologies in the population that could benefit from them the most. To address this issue, multiple parties interested in creating these tools should be included from the beginning.
Informed consent is another important ethical issue to consider in the use of AI. As AI evolves through gathering, measuring, and analyzing data from a wide range of sources, it is crucial to inform people of what personal information is being used, where it is being held, who has access to it, and how it will be used (Ferretti et al., 2020). Additionally, it is important to respect differences in socioeconomic position, gender, age, culture, and language when obtaining informed consent.
Finally, it is crucial to ensure that AI technology is accessible to all concerned populations, particularly those in underserved and rural regions. By addressing these ethical challenges and ensuring accessibility, AI can have a significant impact on diagnosing neglected tropical diseases and transforming affected communities. This approach can fulfill the ethical principles of accessibility and beneficence and ultimately lead to the long-term success and sustainability of AI technology in healthcare.
The ethical principles and guidelines outlined in the Belmont Report are still relevant in highly technical modern clinical environments. The principle of respect for persons can be applied by ensuring that patients are fully informed about the risks and benefits of different treatments and interventions, as well as issues related to privacy and confidentiality (National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research, 1979). The principle of beneficence can guide the provision of appropriate care and treatment that is tailored to the specific needs of each patient. The principle of non-maleficence can be applied to ensure that patients are not subjected to unnecessary risks or harm, including issues related to the development and use of new technologies in clinical practice.
One real-life example of applying the ethical principles of the Belmont Report in modern clinical environments is the use of genetic testing in cancer treatment. The Belmont Report’s principle of respect for persons is particularly relevant in this context. Patients must be fully informed about the risks and benefits of genetic testing, including the potential psychological and social consequences of learning that they have a genetic mutation. Additionally, patients must have the option to refuse testing if they choose to do so. The principle of beneficence is also critical in the use of genetic testing in cancer treatment. For example, doctors may use the results of genetic testing to inform treatment decisions, such as whether to use a specific drug that targets a specific genetic mutation. This approach allows for more personalized and effective cancer treatment. The principle of non-maleficence is also important in the use of genetic testing. Patients must be protected from harm resulting from the use of genetic testing, including issues related to genetic discrimination and confidentiality (National Institutes of Health, 2020).
References
Ferretti, A., Ienca, M., Hurst, S., & Vayena, E. (2020). Big Data, Biomedical Research, and Ethics Review: New Challenges for IRBs. Ethics & Human Research, 42(5), 17–28. https://doi.org/10.1002/eahr.500065
National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research. (1979). The Belmont Report: Ethical principles and guidelines for the protection of human subjects of research. Retrieved fromhttps://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/belmont-report/index.html
National Institutes of Health. (2020, December 17). Genetics of cancer. National Cancer Institute. Retrieved fromhttps://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/genetics
Vaisman, A., Linder, N., Lundin, J., Orchanian-Cheff, A., Coulibaly, J. T., Ephraim, R. K., & Bogoch, I. I. (2020). Artificial intelligence, diagnostic imaging and neglected tropical diseases: ethical implications. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 98(4), 288–289. https://doi.org/10.2471/BLT.19.237560
this is was qoution Please read the following article:
Vaisman, A., Linder, N., Lundin, J., Orchanian-Cheff, A., Coulibaly, J. T., Ephraim, R. K. D., & Bogoch, I. I. (2020). Artificial intelligence, diagnostic imaging and neglected tropical diseases: Ethical implications. World Health Organization: Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 98(4), 288-289. http://dx.doi.org/10.2471/BLT.19.237560
Address the following requirements:
Discuss some of the primary ethical challenges that biomedical researchers encounter in the face of emerging technology?
How can the ethical principles and protocols of the Belmont Report address modern ethical concerns and issues in highly technical modern clinical environments?
Ensure to provide either a real-life example or realistic scenario for your proof of concept.

Post Discussion: Chapter 8 and Reply to a Classmate
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Watch this 3 minute video on heart disease.
1. In a discussion thread let me know your thoughts and what you learned. (5 points)
2. Reply to at least one of your classmates original post (hit the reply button below their original post). Do not reply to a reply. (5 points)
——- 5 points for your original post and 5 points for replying to your classmates.
As a reminder on your replies:
5 points for your replies to a classmate original posts, not on a reply they left for another classmate. (Click “Reply” at the bottom of their main post):
Your reply to a classmate must be at least 3 substantial sentences. The items below are example of brief, vague or “throw-away” response statements and will not receive credit. It is okay to include them in addition to your 3 substantial sentences, but not instead of your 3 substantial sentences.
Hi David.
Nice to meet you.
I like your post.
Have a good semester.
I posted the same thing.
Your replies must be written in proper sentence for with emojis, emoticons, or text abbreviations (e.g. LOL)
Your reply must relate to what they posted, not only what you posted.
Your reply must be respectful, but may disagree.
If you post that you agree, disagree, like, or dislike something in their post, you must state what the item was and why you felt that the way you did.
Vague or short replies will receive very little credit.
Asking a question does not count as one of your 3 sentences, but you may ask a question in addition to your required response
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Leaders must stay abreast of healthcare trends in order to best serve the population they are supporting. In recent decades, disease threats in Saudi Arabia have shifted from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases. The high prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles and cardiovascular disease risk factors in the adult Saudi population support the need for enhanced CQI programs in the population health arena. Saudi Vision 2030 has a major focus on healthcare such as primary disease prevention and improving lifestyles.
Using the Saudi Digital Library, locate and read three scholarly journal articles on the role of utilizing CQI initiatives to improve population health in Saudi Arabia.
Based on your readings, prepare a PowerPoint presentation describing your approach to implementing CQI for a specific population health need, such as hypertension, diabetes, preventative screenings, etc. Explain how as a leader you would engage key stakeholders. Analyze how the key objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program within the Vision Realization Program of Saudi Vision 2030 supports population health.
Your PowerPoint should meet the following requirements:
Be 10 slides in length, not including the title or reference slides.
Be formatted according to Saudi Electronic University and APA writing guidelines.
Provide support for your statements with citations from a minimum of six scholarly articles. These citations should be listed in the Notes section of the slide in which they appear. Two of these sources may be from the class readings, textbook, or lectures, but four must be external.
Each slide must provide detailed speaker’s notes to support the slide content. These should be a minimum of 100 words long (per slide) and must be a part of the presentation. The presentation cannot be submitted in PDF format, which does not make notes visible to the instructor. Notes must draw from and cite relevant reference materials.

Biostatistics strongly related to the health field, discusses the uses of biostatistics in public health .And reply for one class

Submit Section II of the final project case study, in which you will address the organization’s health promotion and disease prevention and management strategies. Specifically, you will critique the organization’s healthy living programs, disease prevention and management programs, and non-programmatic services. You will assess the cultural competence of these services using the population health approach. Be sure to consider issues such as how well the organization’s health promotion and management strategies address a wide range of cultural beliefs and whether the organization’s programs and non-programmatic services help to reduce inequalities among members of the population.
Specifically the following critical elements must be addressed:
Health promotion and disease prevention and management strategiesAssess the organization on its efforts to promote healthy living by examining programs (e.g., fitness classes, blood pressure clinics, first aid training, nutrition education, etc.) that it may offer to patients. Be sure to provide evidence to support your claims.
How appropriate are the organization’s disease prevention and management programs and services (such as discharge planning, home health services, vaccination services, etc.) for addressing factors that determine population health status? Be sure to provide evidence to support your claims.
Assess non-programmatic services (such as transportation, on-site child care, etc.) that may be offered by the organization for their impact on factors that determine population health status.
Identify gaps or deficiencies that may exist in the organization’s health promotion and disease prevention and management efforts, and provide evidence to support your claims. If you feel there are none, be sure to explain your reasoning.
What to Submit
Milestone Two must be submitted as a two- to three-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, with sources cited in APA format

Based on your reading of the 2023 YRBS 2023 Survey and Rationale documents, do you feel like it is an effective survey for understanding health concerns within adolescent populations? Are there specific quesitons/rationales you found helpful? Are there specific questions/rationales you found problematic? Are there specific quesitons/rationales you found confusing?