...have been improvements that goal continues to be in place for Healthy People 2020. Some vulnerable populations are still at risk and face many barriers preventing them access to proper healthcare. Attempting to overcome these barriers will often fall on the shoulders of healthcare providers; it becomes their job to help decrease the overall health disparity suffered by vulnerable populations. In this paper the subject to discuss is the vulnerable Mexican American population and will evaluate barriers faced by them as well as barriers faced by healthcare workers, and the methods that could be used in order to help decrease current health disparities. Mexican-Americans: A Population at Risk Mexican-Americans, especially aging Mexican-Americans are an extremely vulnerable population. Currently, Hispanics are the fastest growing ethnic population in the United States and as of the 2003 U.S. Census, their population, “grew at a rate almost fourfold that of the general population—13% vs. 3.3%--over a 39 month period” (Keating, et al. 2009). That being said, non-English-speaking immigrants are often socially and economically disadvantaged, which impacts health disparities (Keating, et al. 2009). Barriers to Care There are many barriers that are working against the current attempts to decrease health disparities. One of these barriers is the fact that many Mexican-American people cannot afford good health insurance. In fact, many elderly Mexican-Americans who would greatly benefit...
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...time at school; the school has become a major source that provides balanced nutrition and activity to keep them healthy. School nurse is in a special position that has a great opportunity to contact with children, promote the children’s health by consultation and education for the children and their families. With this opportunity, school nurse and family can work together; discuss any potential weight related problems to maintain the children in a healthy weight. However, many studies showed that not so many children or families benefit from this opportunity. Previous studies have discovered some barriers to discussing weight with children and families. This study used a focus groups method to continually analyze this phenomenon and provided some advice. This was a qualitative approach study and the data collected from the focus groups and the discussion conducted by twenty two school nurse who were from different school districts from suburban to rural area. They were divided into seven focus groups. In each group, there were two facilitators while one of them focused on explaining the topic question, leading discussion and clarifying responses, another facilitator was recording detailed note in the discussion. Videotaped or audio-taped also used to obtain the data in this study. Once the information has been obtained, reviewed, analyzed and transcribed, the themes were generalized and evaluated. The perceived...
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...University NSR-433 Professor Stone August 15, 2015 Research Summary and Ethical Considerations Type 2 Diabetes can be prevented with certain lifestyle changes such as increased physical activity, healthy dietary habits, and weight loss. However, A better understanding of what motivates lifestyle changes and the barriers that prevent the life style changes, especially among overweight individuals with risk of T2D was needed. The study, Motivators and barriers to exercise among adults with a high risk of type 2 diabetes – a qualitative study, was preformed to help fill this knowledge gap. The purpose of this study was to describe the motivators and barriers to exercise among subjects with a high risk of T2D. (Korkiakangas, 2010) Background of study While there was previous research study, the Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study, motivations and barriers to exercise with individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. Prior to this study, there was only one research study on motivation and barriers to exercise with individuals at risk for Type 2 Diabetes. The purpose of this current research study is to obtain more information and to identify and describe the motivators and barriers to exercise among subjects with a high risk of T2D. The obtained information will be used to develop content and methods for counseling. Nursing will be able to use this new developed content and methods for counseling to help guide the patient that is at risk for T2D to improve their overall quality of life. Research...
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...which occurs when the group members test one another for who has more authority and who will be a follower. This stage can be a long process because conflicts can occur and subgroups form. The third stage is norming, which occurs when the group is in agreement about how the group will run. The group comes together and becomes more of a family, which allows the group to have commitment to the task (McGraw-Hill Education, n.d.). The fourth stage is performing, which occurs when the group is focused on solving task problems and getting the goals accomplished. Also conflict at this stage is minimum and if there is a problem the conflict is solved without disrupting the whole group (McGraw-Hill Education, n.d.). Because the group is like family at this stage the group can achieve the goal, which is more that can be done individually. The last stage is adjourning, which occurs when the task is complete and the group moves onto other activities or tasks. At this stage the group members will have a sense of sadness because of the group breaking apart (McGraw-Hill Education, n.d.). At this stage the group can also have a party or award ceremony to show the ending of the task. At this party or award ceremony the...
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...Identifying Barriers to Pain Management in Long-Term Care Nursing research is critical to the nursing profession and is important for promoting optimal nursing care based on the latest research findings. Critiquing research reports is important because it promotes a complete examination of the study that allows the critique to judge its strengths, weaknesses, logical relationships, meanings, and significance of the findings. The purpose of this paper is to provide an objective critique of the research report “Identifying barriers to pain management in long-term care” with a focus on five dimensions: substantive and theoretical dimension, methodological dimension, ethical dimension, interpretive dimension, and presentation and stylistic dimension. Title The title of this report was appropriate and clear. It communicated the research problem (identifying barriers to pain management) and the study population (long term care residents).The information was conveyed in only nine words communicating the independent variable (the barriers), the dependent variable (pain management), and the study population (residents with chronic pain in long term care facilities). It could be argued that something about the health-related quality of life should have been included in the title making it a little bit longer but more explicit. Abstract The abstract written with subheadings was excellent, summarizing the major features of the study. It presented the aim of the study, the methods...
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...ABSTRACT This paper studied to identify the barriers of this entrepreneurship and the reason behind the emergence of those barriers that will help the farmers to have smooth business which will ultimately lead to a successful growth and development of pond fish culture of Bangladesh. The population of this study consisted of 252 fish farmers of the selected villages of Faridgonj upazila of Chandpur district. Required data are collected by personal interviewing of the respondents. From the study it can be seen that unavailability of proper information, lack of proper knowledge on pond management and unavailability of credit has been considered as the potential barriers of pond fish culture entrepreneurships. It is also observed that education, age, family size, income from pond fish culture, availability of information sources has significant impact on pond fish culture entrepreneurships. This study will help the concern policy makers to concentrate on the major barriers of pond field culture and to take appropriate initiative to eliminate those barriers of pond fish culture for the purpose of ensuring the significant contribution of pond fish culture in the economy of Bangladesh. This research will also help other researchers to conduct similar researches. Keywords: Pond fish culture, entrepreneurships, barriers, technical knowledge, pond management. Statement of the problem The fishery sector is an integral part of the economy of Bangladesh. This sector is playing...
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...HLT 324V WEEK 4 COMPLETE LATEST To purchase this tutorial visit here: http://wiseamerican.us/product/hlt-324v-week-4-complete-latest/ contact us at: SUPPORT@WISEAMERICAN.US HLT 324V WEEK 4 COMPLETE LATEST HLT 324V Week 4 Discussion 1 Describe the spectrum of death and dying rituals and practices. Why are death and dying rituals so significant? HLT 324V Week 4 Discussion 2 What death and dying practices are contrary to your personal beliefs or chosen religious values? How will you support a patient’s death and dying rituals and practices, and still honor your own? HLT 324V Week 4 Case Study: Through the Eyes of the Patient and the Health Care Professional Topic: Spiritual and Cultural Emphases on Death and Dying Allied health professionals are confronted with different death and dying practices. An effective allied health professional recognizes the importance of understanding different cultural practices, and learns how to evaluate the death, dying, and spiritual beliefs and practices across the cultures. Read the two specified case histories and choose one for this assignment. Chapter 4, “Stories of Abby: An Ojibwa Journey” and Chapter 14, “Stories of Shanti: Culture and Karma,” by Gelfland, Raspa, and Sherylyn, from End-of-Life Stories: Crossing Disciplinary Boundaries (2005), available in the GCU Library: http://library.gcu.edu:2048/login?url=http://site.ebrary.com/lib/grandcanyon/Doc?id=10265487 Identify your role as a health care professional in supporting...
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...BTEC Level 3 National Health and Social Care Unit 1 Developing effective communication in health and social care This mandatory unit enables learners to understand effective communication within health or social care settings, some of the many barriers to effective communication and ways to overcome them. Learners will gain the necessary interpersonal skills to communicate with a range of people within the sector and will have the opportunity to identify and analyse the effectiveness of their own communication skills. This is a 10-credit unit and can be taught in 60 guided learning hours, with learners also expected to complete non-supervised individual study time. This is a mandatory unit for all qualifications. On completion of this unit, learners should: LO1 Understand effective communication and interpersonal interaction in health and social care LO2 Understand factors that influence communication and interpersonal interaction in health and social care environments LO3 Understand ways to overcome barriers in a health and social care environment LO4 Be able to communicate and interact effectively in a health or social care environment Unit contents The scheme of work for this unit (page 13) links to the following resources to help you deliver Unit 1. LO1 Lesson plan LO2 LO3 LO4 AS10, AS11, AS12 LP Activity sheet AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4 AS5, AS6, AS7, AS8, AS9 Stretch and support AS1, AS2, AS3, AS4 AS6, AS8, AS9 ...
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...Online vs. Traditional Education Education is very necessary and without education it’s almost impossible to be successful. A person need a degree or a professional certification to be competitive and successful in life. It’s a no brainer that the job market is very competitive with education so without higher the chances of you achieving your professional goals will be that much harder. Having a degree will open doors for the future. Having a degree also makes you more marketable. If you want to get make a comfortable salary getting your education is key. It does not matter whether you attend a brick a mortar school and go to college the traditional way or you go completely online. The most important thing is that you go and learn the skills needed to succeed in life. Even if a person don’t receive a degree but complete a certification program it still allow them to negotiate a better salary and benefits package versus someone without a certification or degree. People without college degrees settle for jobs that are hard and they don’t always pay very well. So it doesn’t really matter whether you go online or to a traditional classroom there are benefits to going and completing. Going to college online can be better for an individual life because it gives you the flexibility you need as a working adult. People have very busy lives whether they have a family or not. Having a well-paying job allows room for advancement. Having a...
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...THE HOME, THE SCHOOL AND THE COMMUNITY: HOW DO THEY COLLABORATE IN SUPPORTING THE STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC AND NON-ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT An essay by Wan Zainira Wan Bakar Institute of Education, IIUM Introduction The home, the school and the community play important roles in ensuring the balance development of students’ academic and non-academic life. Academic is defined as "pertaining to the development of the mind" or "anything that occurs in a school" ( Simanek, 1992,1996). Non-academic here refers to other aspects than that of academic. In order to attain student as a quality human product, the three components do not function individually, rather they should interact, support and complement each other (which I will use the term collaborate). Epstein mentioned that: The way schools care about children is reflected in the way schools care about the children's families. If educators view children simply as students, they are likely to see the family as separate from the school. That is, the family is expected to do its job and leave the education of children to the schools. If educators view students as children, they are likely to see both the family and the community as partners with the school in children's education and development. Partners recognize their shared interests in and responsibilities for children, and they work together to create better programs and opportunities for students (Epstein, 1995). It is necessary to discuss the issue from the following...
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...or not the findings are statistically significant, state if the conclusions match the results of the study and if the conclusion answer the research question in the definition of the problem, explain whether or not the conclusions are appropriate, and detail if there is enough information on the effectiveness of the study. Research process components in the article The first step in the research process is selecting a problem that involves deciding what the research will focus on. Selecting the problem requires research to ask questions and communicate with peers who may also have knowledge of the research topic (Neutens, Rubinson, 2010). The problem selected in the article explains that lack of knowledge, personal attitude, and many barriers among African Americans leads to higher rates that result in not receiving colon cancer screenings (James, Daley, Greiner, 2011). The second step in the research process is formulating hypothesis, an explanation that consists of the researcher predicting the results of the study. Hypotheses are supported by theory or...
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...make sure that all of the essential activities are covered. It can be used by the BOD, CEO, CMO, chief quality officer (CQO), C-Suite champion (CSC), and physician champion (PC) as a starting point for discussion. It is provided in a native file format (MS Word) so that it can also serve as a template for the final, approved version of leadership accountabilities. Board of Directors (BOD, or Board)—can include whole Board or just its Quality Committee • Approves a blood-clot prevention initiative as a high priority • Sets performance standards and benchmarks for blood-clot prevention • Approves the format, frequency, and level of detail expected for the quality reports the Board receives • Appropriates specific funds for clinic\al quality improvement activities • Formally reviews and discusses venous thromboembolism (VTE, or blood clots) performance data and seeks explanations for rates that fail to meet standards and benchmarks • Establishes and revises priorities for improving patient safety and clinical quality of care • Assures structure is clearly delineated for: a) obtaining stakeholder input; and b) approving materials for improving clinical quality and patient safety (e.g., policies, protocols, standing/pre-printed order sets, patient education/staff education) • Spends time on the nursing units talking to patients, families, and staff to understand problems related to preventing blood clots in hospitalized patients ________________________________________...
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...HIV infections as compared to other populations is 15 times more than white women, and three times as high for Latina women (CDC, 2012). This is confirmed by social media, primarily directed at African American males. In regards to the African American women, personal beliefs, cultural practices, and social norms act as a backdrop in determining the risk behavior of acquiring HIV/AIDs. This study serves to address the need for prevention strategies among single African American women of 18-22 years of age in college from the middle socioeconomic class. The subjects for the study are voluntary and motivated to learn with no developmental barriers noted. In particular, the study will investigate the use of sexual barriers among the college women as a preventive measure against HIV/AIDs and their overall knowledge of protective barriers and risk behaviors. Model The Health Belief Model is centered upon a client’s belief in his or her own personal susceptibility and severity of a health condition as...
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...their waking hours at school environments. School nurses has tremendous opportunity to make changes in the area of overweight and childhood obesity and many school nurses are not utilizing the situations because of the different reasons. This study addresses school nurse’s perceived barriers to weight-related issues. This paper will focus on the background of the study, method of study, results of the study, ethical considerations and how this study results applies to the nursing. A qualitative approach with the use of focus groups and discussion is how data was collected for this study. There were twenty two school nurses from three different school districts, ranging from suburban to rural areas for a total of seven focus groups. Each focus group session was led by a facilitator who introduced the topic questions, encouraged discussion, clarified responses and a second facilitator took detailed notes on the discussion. Additionally all focus groups were either videotaped or audio-taped for later review or transcription. Once all information had been reviewed and transcribed, identified themes were organized and evaluated. Researchers used NVivo8 to code and evaluate themes. The perceived barriers were then divided into the following five categories: Individual (nurse) Factors,...
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...10.1089/jwh.2012.3546 Obstetric-Gynecology Resident Education Regarding Barrier and Over-the-Counter Contraceptives: A National Study 1 Amie Y. Miklavcic, M.D., M.M.S., and Christine R. Isaacs, M.D.2 Abstract Background: The study was conducted to assess obstetrics-gynecology resident knowledge about barrier and over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives and identify strengths and weaknesses in resident education. Methods: We developed a survey for distribution among 50 randomly selected U.S. obstetrics-gynecology residency programs. Results: Of 202 respondents, only 57% and 36% of residents reported adequate knowledge to counsel patients regarding latex vs. nonlatex condom use, respectively. Ninety-six percent knew spermicides were nonprotective against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); however, there was limited knowledge about delivery options. Only 17% had ever fit or prescribed a diaphragm, and 30% reported knowledge in performing a fitting. Greater than 80% of residents stated they received no formal didactics addressing the use of condoms, spermicides, or diaphragms. Limited experience regarding Cycle Beads and natural family planning was expressed. Conclusions: Obstetrics-gynecology residents receive little formal training about barrier and OTC contraceptive options and seek more education because of their awareness of inadequate knowledge. Introduction he Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and Residency Review Committee require that all...
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