Conditions Related to the Eye and Blindness Michael A. Allen Jackson State University Abstract Conditions related to the eye and blindness is very common. There are many disease of the eye. Many of these diseases can cause a lot of harm. There are five main points that will be discussed they are age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, retinopathy, visual impairment in higher learning, and social support for the visually impaired. Macular degeneration often damages central
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Phenomenological Community Phenomenological Community of the People of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Shannyn Lincoln, Alice Dodoo Raji, Bayo Olaoye, and Andrea Pilkay Grand Canyon University: NRS-427V Concepts in Community and Public Health May 18, 2012 Phenomenological Community of the People of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma The phenomenological community of the people of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma is a community rich in culture and tradition that has been passed
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III. Nursing Assessment……………………………………………………………. 8 A. Personal History Patient’s Profile Family and Individual Information Level of Growth and Development Normal Development at Particular Stage The Ill Person at Particular Stage of Patient B. Diagnostic Results…………………………………………………... 16 C. Present Profile of Functional Health Patterns ……………………. 17 Health Perception / Health Management Pattern
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Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions: This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of your collaborative learning community (CLC) assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community. Value/Belief Pattern Predominant ethnic and cultural groups
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STUDENT HANDBOOK Adult Student Program Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 OFFICE LOCATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 OFFICE HOURS .........................................................................
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THIRD WORLD COUNTRY ( MADAGASCAR) PUBLIC HEALTH STATUS Public Health Life expectancy at birth has gradually improved from an average of 37.5 years for men and 38.3 years for women in 1966 to an average of fifty-two years for men and fifty-five years for women in 1990 (for a combined average of fifty-four). Malaria remains the most serious tropical disease, although eradication campaigns against mosquitoes waged since 1948 initially resulted in spectacular declines in incidence and a dramatic decrease
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Diabetes and the Older Adult Christine McDermott Metro State University of Denver DIABETES AND THE OLDER ADULT General description of the Gerontological care issue The ageing population is unusually increasing in the history of humanity. With increase in number of the older persons, there is a decline in that of the younger people and it is estimated that by 2050 the percentage of the older persons would have increase by 10% from the current 15% (Cisneros & Hickie, 2012). These changes come
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HOME HEALTH The Future of Home Health Mary C. Reed The University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of N5311 Nursing Management in Health Care Stephanee Thurman, MSN, RN August 1, 2012 2 THE FUTURE OF HOME HEALTH The Future of Home Health Home health has been the topic of several news discussions lately. Doctors and nurses are afraid that since Medicare fraud has taken place in so many home health agencies
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Polypharmacy is an increasing concern in health care, particularly among older adults with multiple co-morbidities. It is defined as the use of multiple drugs (five or greater ) or more than are medically necessary (citation). The elderly represents 14% of the United States (US) population and it is expected to increase to 23% in 2043 with the aging of the baby boomers (citation). They consume about 33% of prescribed medications in the US. It is estimated that 24-39% of the elderly take on average
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Health Psychology Committee HCA/250 July 10, 2011 Wakita R. Bradford Health Psychology Committee Health Psychology is a specialty that focuses on how different biological, psychological, social and behavioral factors influence the recovery of a patient’s health and illness. In order to enhance patient health, measurable by shorter hospitalizations and improved adherence to medical regimens, a Health Psychology Committee has developed. A psychiatry division comprised of five specialists will
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