Health Assessment and Health Promotion Plan James Padilla FDU Abstract Constipation is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It may be described as a variation in an individual ’s normal bowel habit with discomfort and diminished quality of life. Medical assessment is required as the underlying cause may be due to a serious medical condition. Managing patients with constipation presents many challenges to the health care professional‚ not only overcoming
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Literature Review of Health Promotions Grand Canyon University NRS 429 September 12‚ 2010 Literature Review Traditionally the United States health care system has been sickness-oriented. However‚ in the last two decades‚ a new paradigm has emerged. This new paradigm emphasizes wellness rather than sickness. As a result in this change in focus‚ health promotion is now an integral part of the nursing profession. This research paper will review current literature from
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Nursing is a noble profession that is evolving. It is no longer a profession where we only take care of sick patients. Hence‚ as demands continue‚ education and/or training is required especially with the rapid growth and innovation with electronic medical records (EMR). Consequently‚ the role of a nurse leader in this era of healthcare systems that is gearing towards preventive care is significant. For this paper‚ I decided to interview a Director of Nursing (DON) who works in one of the local
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Health Promotion in Nursing Care Many years ago‚ people focused on disease and illness and not staying healthy or preventing illness from occurring. People did not go to the doctor for wellness checks but rather only if they had an ailment. Immunizations have removed some of the diseases that were causing death among the individuals that had contracted the illness. Health promotion has come to the forefront in medical practice since the movement of Healthy People that focuses on health and not
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Family Centered Health Promotion Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V 05/12/2013 Definition of Health Promotion is increasing awareness‚ indentifying alternatives and influencing attitudes of the people‚ so that they can make an informed decision and change their behaviors to achieve an optimal level of mental‚ physical and social health. Health promotion is also defined as the process of empowering people to improve and take control of their health to optimize the quality of their lives. Ennis
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Health Promotion in Nursing Practice Jenny Curie Grand Canyon University NRS-429V March 15‚ 2013 Health Promotion in Nursing Practice Over the last decade an increase in focus on health promotion and the critical role nurses play in its future have developed. Nurses over the years have been linked to their success in patient education and providing resources for optimal health care outcomes. Formerly the emphasis in nursing practice has been in the capacity of caring for those that are
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November 9‚ 2014 Health Prevention and Promotion There are many definitions of health promotion. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines it as “the process of enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants‚ and thereby improve their health" (Health Promotion‚ 2014). Per the American Journal of Health Promotion (O ’Donnell‚ 2011) it is “the art and science of helping people discover the synergies between their core passions and optimal health‚ enhancing their motivation
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Health Promotion and Prevention Levels Grand Canyon University: Concepts in Community Public Healthy August 17‚ 2014 Health Promotion Introduction Health promotion is the science and skill of facilitating individuals changes in their lifestyle toward a state of ideal health (Edelman‚ 2014 p. 11). Nurses promote health by advocating for patients in the hospital setting and community. Nurse support positive health practices and the hope is that these activities will become part of a normal
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Running head: HEALTH PROMOTION IN NURSING PRACTICE Health Promotion in Nursing Practice Denise Streater GCU Family Centered Health Promotion NRS429v Turner‚ Hortense March 18‚ 2012 Health Promotion in Nursing Practice Health Promotion has been defined as the process of enabling people to increase control and improve their health (WHO Ottawa Charter 1986) along with optimizing the quality of life. Ennis et al (2006) has described health promotion as behavioral‚ cognitive‚ and an emotional
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Office of Health Economics‚ more than 5% of the Australian population who is aged 55 and over is suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and it is the 5th most common cause of death in Australia and will be 4th leading cause of death throughout the world by 2030 respectively. (Booker‚ 2010‚ AIHW‚ 2016) This essay will present the overview about the COPD clinical intervention in regards to effective managements and also discuss about the five strategies for health promotion illustrated
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