Middle-Range Theory

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It is important to understand how middle-range theory can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In the previous assignment, you identified a practical problem that emerged from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. In this assignment, you will explore and apply middle-range theory to solve the specific problem that you identified in the previous assignment.

DIRECTIONS:

Consider the problem that you described in the previous assignment and the instructor feedback about that assignment.

Write a paper (1,000 to  words) that describes how middle-range theory can be applied to the identified problem. The paper should include the following:

  1. A brief summary of the problem.
  2. A description of a middle-range theory that could be applied to the problem. Is this middle-range theory appropriate to your identified problem?
  3. A brief discussion of the middle-range theory’s origins.
  4. A discussion of how the middle-range theory has been previously applied.
  5. A discussion of the application of the middle-range theory to the identified problem. How would your practice change by incorporating this theory?

Prepare this assignment according to APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

Discussion Question_Impact Of Communication

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Discussion—The Impact of Communication

Remember a time when you did not have a cell phone? Do you remember the days before texting? This handy pocket technology has revolutionized how we stay connected and how we access and use information today. The growth of our technological society is directly related to the rate at which information can be exchanged. In general, this exchange of information is called communication.

Respond to the following:

· Explain the scientific and technical concepts related to communication.

· Which types of electromagnetic radiation are typically involved in the process of communication?

· How is information transmitted?

· What are the main differences between wired and wireless communications?

· Describe your perspective on communication technology such as wireless communication, the Internet, and smart phone technology.

· Provide at least three examples of communication technology you use in your daily life. Examine the underlying scientific concepts used in this technology.

· Consider the developments that have led to the United States’ current infrastructure and make a prediction of the future of communication in society.

Support your statements with examples. Provide a minimum of two scholarly references.

Write your initial response in 3–4 paragraphs. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

Discuss two examples of how bacteria are used to remove pollutants through bioremediation

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So far in the class, you have primarily studied microbes in a medical capacity and have explored many disease-causing microorganisms. Prokaryotes are deeply connected to the environment and industry, and humans depend on them in a variety of ways. In your unit Assignment, you will explore important roles that microorganisms play in the world around you. Your Readings for this unit will serve as an excellent resource for examples and information.

Assignment Instructions:

  1. Discuss two examples of how bacteria are used to remove pollutants through bioremediation. Provide the genus and species of the two microbes selected, and briefly describe their role in bioremediation.
  2. Discuss two examples of how bacteria are used in food production, drug production, and chemical production in industry. Provide the genus and species of two microbes, and briefly describe their role in industry.
  3. In science today, many groups focus on a wide range of perspectives using various biological methods. Bioremediation can come in many forms. There are many approaches that can be taken to address diverse perspectives while also providing benefits to the broader community. In a summary paragraph, discuss at least two approaches in which bioremediation can be used to meet a global challenge. Discuss the benefits of each approach. For example, there are different approaches to reducing water pollution or improving the health of the environment. What are the benefits of each approach?

You will have the option of presenting your Assignment in one of the following three formats:

  1. Word document: Submit a 700-900 word paper in APA format including an introduction, conclusion, and in-text citations and reference page.

Consider Levels of Prevention in your Community

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Week 3: Consider Levels of Prevention in your Community
Consider primary and secondary prevention for the population at risk in your community.

 

Because you are experts on tertiary care, you need to focus your project on primary and secondary prevention at the community or system level of care. Sometimes organizing interventions at all three levels will help you to focus your project on primary prevention at the community and system level of care. You may include a secondary prevention at the community and system level of care.  Just make sure you cover primary prevention well. (See shaded cells in the table below.) Note any gaps in care in your community at this time WRITE 250 WORDS PAPER, This week try to find examples of prevention levels which are already in place in your community

 

 

  Nursing Interventions/Services
Level of Prevention Individual / Family Community System
Primary This is an important  area to address, but do not focus your project on the individual Focus of Project Focus of Project
Secondary Do not focus on individuals  for this  project You may include secondary prevention in addition to primary prevention You may include a focus on secondary prevention in addition to primary prevention
Tertiary Up to now most of your practice has been focused at this level of care.(Acute Care) In this course you will focus on primary prevention

 

 

Please address the following in your discussions:  POPULATION OF INTEREST : (Hispanic children of Georgia are  at-risk population of oral diseases )

 

  • Share your progress:  your population of interest and your initial ideas on what is needed to address the health problem. (If it is helpful, use the chart above to map all levels of prevention. Highlight primary prevention and post for the group.)
  • What do you know about this group so far? Who have you contacted about the population at risk?
  • Where is the gap in care to address and prevent this health problem?.
  • Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature

     

 

Running head: ORAL HEALTH 1

 

ORAL HEALTH 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oral Health

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Oral Health

Hispanic children of Georgia are the at-risk population of oral diseases. Oral disease encompasses the different type of infections in the oral areas, including tooth decay, periodontal diseases, and occasionally, oral cancer (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2011). Tooth decay comprises of cavities forming in the teeth, which can be painful and lead to a poor appearance. Tooth decay affects adults and children alike. The diseases affect people from poor backgrounds and are prone to people from some ethnic and racial groups (CDC, 2011). Poor diet and poverty are among the risk factors of tooth cavities (Griffin, et al., 2012).

Periodontal disease affects the gums. The disease comes about as a result of bacterial infections that get into and destroy the gums and bone (CDC, 2011). Periodontal disease is characterized by bad breath, gums that are red or swollen, bleeding and tender of gums, feeling pain while chewing, increased teeth sensitivity, gums pulling from the teeth, and loose teeth (CDC, n.d). Risk factors for the periodontal disease include cigarette smoking, poor oral hygiene, infections in the family, stress, deformed teeth, defective fillings, change of hormones in females and diabetes infection (CDC, n.d).

Dental caries among children in the United States is the most common and is five and seven times more prevalent than asthma and hay fever respectively (). The prevalence of dental caries is twice in poor children relative to the well-off families (Department of Health, 2000). Periodontal disease signs are expressed in 14% of American adults aged 45-54 years (Department of Health, 2000). In older adults aged 65-74 years, severe periodontal is expressed in 23% of the population (Department of Health, 2000).

In Georgia, Hispanic and children living in rural areas have an oral disease prevalence of 64% and 60% respectively (Kabore, et al., 2014). On the other hand, the non-Hispanic and children in living urban areas have 50% and 40% oral disease prevalence respectively (Kabore, et al., 2014). In excess of a quarter if the Hispanic population in Georgia lives below the poverty levels (Andes, 2012). Most Hispanics in Georgia have no access to health insurance (Andes, 2012). The Hispanic children have less access to health care than their racial peers do (Andes, 2012).

Webliography

CDC Website at http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/

Georgia Department of Public Health Website at http://www.dph.georgia.gov/

National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Website at http://www.nidcr.gov/

Oral Health America Website at http://www.oralhealthamerica.org/

American Dental Association Website at http://www.ada.org/

Children Oral Health Website at http://www2.aap.org/

 

References

Andes, K., et al. (2012). Georgia Latino health report 2012. Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia: Atlanta

CDC. (2011). “Oral health: Preventing cavities, gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancers at a glance 2011.” Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/doh.htm

CDC. (n.d). “Periodontal disease.” Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/periodontal_disease/

Kabore, H., Smith, C., Bernal., J, Parker, D., Csukas, S., & Chapple-McGruder, T. (2014) The Burden of Oral Health in Georgia. Georgia Department of Public Health, Maternal and Child Health, Office of MCH Epidemiology, Georgia Oral Health Program.