Journal Article Review 1/2 The second article that I chose for this week was relating to the most common population that is seen in the pediatric developmental clinic: premature infants. The article begins with an introduction informing the reader of some statistical information relating to premature births and the costs of hospital stays. In the introduction‚ the problem is presented‚ informing the reader that there is a need for interventions that are evidenced-based‚ to help reduce hospital
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Tertiary structure The shape of the tertiary structure is three dimensional due to the coils and pleats folding in on themselves when the protein is formed. The tertiary structure is held in place by lots of different types of bonds. A protein’s tertiary structure is vital to its function; one example would be when a hormone must fit a special type of hormone receptor of a target cell. When you heat a protein‚ the kinetic energy increase in the molecule. This causes the molecule to vibrate and
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In 1946 the World Health Organisation (WHO) defined health as “a state of complete physical‚ mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. This definition integrates the main concepts of health and identifies that health can be viewed differently by individuals and groups (Bowden‚ 2006). Health and well-being are the result of a combination of physical‚ social‚ intellectual and emotional factors (Dunkley‚ 2000a). The concept of health promotion has emerged with
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Methane Primary Threat Considered Secondary Issue Methane (CH4) is a hydrocarbon that is a primary component of natural gas. It is a greenhouse gas present in the atmosphere‚ which affects the earth ’s temperature and climate system. Next to carbon dioxide (CO2)‚ Methane is the second most prevalent anthropogenic Greenhouse Gas. Although there is far more carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution than methane and soot pollution‚ Methane is far more potent. To what extent does Methane effect climate
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delivering meaningful health promotion and illness prevention-based education. How do teaching principles‚ varied learning styles (for both the nurse and her patients)‚ and teaching methodologies impact the quality of such education? How does understanding a patient’s view of health promotion and disease prevention guide you in teaching them? Provide an example. Nurses working in a hospital setting are confronted daily with the diversity of their patients. Being mindful of the culture‚ level of education
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for public health‚ with environmental threats‚ cultural diversity and an ever aging population. The role of health promotion is as important as ever‚ within this assignment I will look at the issues we face and the techniques used to alter public perception and behaviour. One definition widely highlighted from the World Health Organisation states that health is ‘a state of complete physical‚ mental and social well being’ (WHO 1947). This definition encompasses the indicators of poor health but does
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Introduction Health promotion is an important aspect of primary health care as it focuses not only on individual health‚ but on the social and structural determinants of health which can be used to enable individuals to take control of their personal health (World Health Organization [WHO]‚ 2016a; McMurray & Clendon‚ 2015). The Ottawa Charter of Health (OCH) is an important part of community and global health promotion and comprises five strategies: building healthy public policies‚ creating supportive
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Health policy and resource allocation: potential impact on nursing (midwifery practice) Nurses have a professional obligation to advocate for clients through participation in the health policy and resource allocation process. Participation in the policy process influences the direction of policy and legislation‚ ultimately shaping the type of services and the resources in which clients may access services provided by nurses and other healthcare professionals. Because nurses are situated within
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Nursing Practice Act Being a former nursing student in the state of Pennsylvania I have had the Nursing Practice Act of Pennsylvania. Before this assignment I knew little of the Pennsylvania laws and absolutely none of the state of Florida. Every state has their set of laws‚ which is referred to the Nursing Practice Act. Every nursing student must have a copy. The nursing practice act ensures that anyone practicing does not fall below the minimum competency and does not present danger to the public
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Health promotion is essential‚ this means‚ overweight or obese individuals should work with the doctor and a dietitian to set realistic goals that will help lose weight slowly through diet and exercise. It may be helpful to find support from friends‚ family‚ or community in order to make lifestyle changes that will lead to long-term weight loss. Health promotion is the educational and environmental supports for actions and conditions of living a healthy lifestyle. This also involves a health professional
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