Introduction This is a case study of Aneka Jacobsen‚ who seeks cardiac rehabilitation (CR) phase III‚ after a recent myocardial infarction (MI) which is commonly known as a heart attack. This is considered the intensive supervised phase‚ usually 4-6 weeks post event and discharge from hospital. It may be offered in supervised groups within the outpatient department of a hospital‚ in community setting or as part of a home-based package. The case study briefly examines her past and current history
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rights to go to school‚ have a job‚ and live a normal life. Down syndrome is when one is born with an extra chromosome. He or she has 3 copies of the 21 chromosome and 47 total chromosomes instead of 46. This extra chromosome can cause many physical health issues. People with Down syndrome can lead a normal life and there has been a major improvement of their support and acceptance. There are many other mental illnesses that are overlooked and as a church and a society we need to support them and value
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The 2013 ARACY Report card on the wellbeing of young Australians ranks Australia number 17 out of 30 OECD countries based on an average of all relative OECD Health measures (ARACY 2013b). Improving the physical health of young Australians priority direction is aimed at making Australia rank within the top 5 OECD for physical health outcomes by 2025 (ARACY‚ 2013). Physical wellbeing means that children and youth physical and developmental needs are fully achieved. This can be achieved by ensuring
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Anaphylactic Shock Anaphylactic shock is a severe allergic reaction that occurs rapidly and causes a life-threatening response involving the whole body. It is a very serious condition and needs to be handled quickly and decisively. In this essay we will discuss the causes‚ signs and symptoms and finally the treatment. There are many triggers that cause anaphylactic shock. Some of the more common triggers are food allergies‚ insect allergies‚ and drug allergies. Tissues in different parts of the
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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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What is Asthma? Asthma is a disease affecting the airways that carry air to and from the lungs. People who suffer from this chronic condition (long-lasting or recurrent) are said to be asthmatic. The inside walls of an asthmatic’s airways are swollen or inflamed. This swelling or inflammation makes the airways extremely sensitive to irritations and increases susceptibility to an allergic reaction. As inflammation causes the airways to become narrower‚ less air can pass through them‚ both to
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Community nurse educatior What factors should a community nurse educator consider when planning a health promotion program for a minority group who does not speak English. Culture has been defined as "the shared values‚ traditions‚ norms‚ customs‚ arts‚ history‚ folklore‚ and institutions of a group of people." Understanding culture helps us to understand how others interpret their environment. The first step is for the nurse to become aware of her own cultural self-awareness. After this the
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acknowledge that no plagiarism has taken place. For further information on plagiarism please see your Programme Handbook Health Assessment & Intervention Essay Contents Page- Introduction Page 2 Health Assessment Pages 2-4 Discussion on key health issues Pages 4-5 Exploration of Interventions and Management Plan Pages 5-7 Conclusion
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presents a planning protocol for health educators interested in social marketing. Social marketing is an approach to strategic planning that places consumers at the core of data collection‚ program development‚ and program delivery (Department of Health and Human Services‚ 1999). The Social Marketing and Response Tool (SMART)‚ first introduced by Neiger and Thackeray (1998) and later described in detail in McKenzie and Smeltzer (2001)‚ is one model that illustrates how health educators can systematically
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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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