Global Health: Factors that Impact Health and Health Care Delivery

Global Health
Overview
Develop a 10–12 page, APA-formatted article on a global health topic for publication. Describe the factors that impact health and health care delivery, and the interventions that have been implemented. Explain the influence of altruism on global health, and identify evidence-based interventions to address the global health topic.
By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
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  • Competency 1: Explain the factors that affect the health of communities.
    • Describe the factors that impact health and health care delivery associated with a global health care issue.
    • Explain the influence of altruistic organizations on health and health care practices associated with a global health care issue.
    • Explain how health care decisions and practices at a local level relate to health and health care delivery on a global scale.
  • Competency 2: Apply evidence-based interventions to promote health and disease prevention and respond to community health issues.
    • Describe interventions implemented to address a global health care issue.
    • Identify evidence-based interventions to promote wellness and disease prevention associated with a global health care issue.
  • Competency 4: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations of a nursing professional.
    • Provide background information and statistics on a global health care issue.
    • Write content clearly and logically with correct use of grammar, punctuation, and mechanics.
    • Correctly format paper, citations, and references, using current APA style.

Context
The overall wealth of a country often influences the country’s level of accessible health care and, ultimately, the health of the country’s citizens. However, developed countries often face similar public health issues as developing and middle-income countries. For example, HIV and AIDS are major public health concerns in both the United States and in many less developed sub-Saharan African countries. Through collaboration, research, and direct care, community/public health nurses can provide expertise and leadership in international health issues (Maurer & Smith, 2013). Understanding the processes involved in caring for populations provides the foundation for collaborative practices in international nursing care.
Reference
Maurer, F. A., & Smith, C. M. (2013). Community/Public health nursing practice: Health for families and populations (5th ed.). St. Louis, MO: W. B. Saunders.
Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

  • What health issue do you see as having the greatest impact on the world today?
  • What is the attitude of the United States towards this health issue?
  • How might nursing influence the outcome of this health issue?

Early Mobilization (EM), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

  • Required: 

    •  An annotated bibliography of Early Mobilization (EM), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Patient Centered Protocol for Respiratory Care Adult Patients

Patient-Centered Protocol for Respiratory Care Adult Patients
For this paper you will create a patient-centered protocol. The patient-centered protocol needs to be supported by evidence based medicine and you need to search for adequate evidence to
support the rationale for your patient centered-protocol. This may end up being a protocol you
will wish to pursue implementing within your facility. Be sure to describe your patient centered
protocol in a 2-3 page double spaced paper. You will need a title page and a reference page.
Your paper will need the support of at least 3 scholarly sources.

Community Environmental Health

You must read minimum five environmental health research articles from different peer-reviewed
journals about one specific environmental health problem/threat (i.e., Journal of the American Medical
Association, New England Journal of Medicine, American Journal of Public Health, and Environmental
Health Perspectives) and choose minimum three articles to write about. Focus on original research
work. Maximum one research comparison paper can be used. Be sure, you have read full scholarly
papers and not just the abstracts. News articles, press releases, and consumer information such as
“WebMD” or Wikipedia are not appropriate. The articles must be published after January 2010.
In 10 pages (minimum 2,000 words), 1.5 spaced, Times New Roman size 12 font paper (in APA style) try
to answer to the following questions:
What health problem does the article discuss?
What issue (i.e. polluted lake water, air or soil) does the article say is related to the health problem?
What is the evidence provided on the source of the problem or deficiencies in the community (e.g. was a
study conducted, did people get ill and seek medical attention, or was the evidence just anecdotal
meaning people ‘thought’ there was a problem but no factual evidence existed)?
What population or groups of people (i.e. children or the elderly) are at greatest risk in this community?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the study?
What future research should be conducted to address the areas of weakness cited above?
Develop your opinions based on knowledge gained from your readings, use complete sentences and
provide enough information to clearly communicate what the article is about. Grammar and spelling
count, so proofread your work. Please remember that we are looking for a problem which is reportedly
impacting human health or which has the potential to do so. When answering the questions keep in
mind that you are required to analyze the situation laid out in the article and respond in your own
words.

Health History and Medical Information

Health History and Medical Information
Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mr. M., presented below.
Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the
Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.
Health History and Medical Information
Health History
Mr. M., a 70-year-old male, has been living at the assisted living facility where you work. He has
no know allergies. He is a nonsmoker and does not use alcohol. Limited physical activity related
to difficulty ambulating and unsteady gait. Medical history includes hypertension controlled with ACE inhibitors, hypercholesterolemia, status post appendectomy, and tibial fracture status
postsurgical repair with no obvious signs of complications. Current medications include Lisinopril
20mg daily, Lipitor 40mg daily, Ambien 10mg PRN, Xanax 0.5 mg PRN, and ibuprofen 400mg
PRN.
Case Scenario
Over the past 2 months, Mr. M. seems to be deteriorating quickly. He is having trouble recalling
the names of his family members, remembering his room number, and even repeating what he
has just read. He is becoming agitated and aggressive quickly. He appears to be afraid and
fearful when he gets aggressive. He has been found wandering at night and will frequently
become lost, needing help to get back to his room. Mr. M has become dependent with many
ADLs, whereas a few months ago he was fully able to dress, bathe, and feed himself. The
assisted living facility is concerned with his rapid decline and has decided to order testing.
Objective Data
Temperature: 37.1 degrees C
BP 123/78 HR 93 RR 22 Pox 99%
Denies pain
Height: 69.5 inches; Weight 87 kg
Laboratory Results
WBC: 19.2 (1,000/uL)
Lymphocytes 6700 (cells/uL)
CT Head shows no changes since previous scan
Urinalysis positive for moderate amount of leukocytes and cloudy Protein: 7.1 g/dL; AST: 32 U/L; ALT 29 U/L
Critical Thinking Essay
In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mr. M.’s situation. Include the following:
Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mr. M.
Based on the information presented in the case scenario, discuss what primary and secondary
medical diagnoses should be considered for Mr. M. Explain why these should be considered and
what data is provided for support.
When performing your nursing assessment, discuss what abnormalities would you expect to find
and why.
Describe the physical, psychological, and emotional effects Mr. M.’s current health status may
have on him. Discuss the impact it can have on his family.
Discuss what interventions can be put into place to support Mr. M. and his family.
Given Mr. M.’s current condition, discuss at least four actual or potential problems he faces.
Provide rationale for each

Communication and Cultural Issues in Healthcare

Communication and Cultural Issues in Healthcare 
What is the relationship between communication and health care?  Does communication influence the provision of health care? If you are a nurse and working in the rural communities what are the major challenges that you are likely to face? What will be your proposed interventions to overcome the problems?

Globalization and Diversity Impact on Health Organization

Globalization and Diversity Impact on Health Organization (Literature Review)  
What is the impact of globalization and diversity on health organization? (2,500 words). AP style. 10-12 sources.

Primary Care in Health Care

Primary Care in Health Care 
Define the concept of primary care in health care and discuss the five features of primary care (400 words)

Behavioral Health and Human Sciences (Questions & Answers)

Answer the following questions in the context of Behavioral Health:

  1. What is Behavioral Health and Human Sciences (BHHS)?  
  2. What is the correct name of the degree and/or certificates you are pursuing? 
  3. What is a field practicum? 
  4. What is the first step in securing a field practicum? 
  5. What other information stood out for you? 

Health Issue Analysis: Diabetes

Summarize diabetes (825 words). Prevalence, symptoms, treatments, etc.