Collaborative Learning Community: Health Promotion Presentation 1) As a group, develop a 12-15 slide PowerPoint presentation that addresses a childhood disease or illness (infectious, noncontiguous, or congenital) seen in the adult population. a) Examples of such diseases include: i) Sickle cell anemia ii) Cystic fibrosis iii) Tay Sachs iv)  Juvenile diabetes (Type I) v)  Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis vi)  Hemophilia, congenital heart disease b) Examples of vaccine preventable adult diseases include: i) Diphtheria tetanus ii) Pertussis iii) Rubella iv) Measles v) Mumps 2) Include the following in the presentation: a) A clinical description and definition of the disease or illness. b) Pathophysiology and history of the disease or illness. c) An explanation of the impact of this disease/condition on adults to the health care system and nursing practice. d) A description of the impact of this disease or illness during childhood. e) A description of the impact of this disease in adults. Explain why adults live into adulthood with this childhood condition or why adults would contract this childhood illness during adulthood. f) A validation of the health problem with demographic and health statistics, including citations of sources. 3) Evaluate how this disease or illness impacts the adult client in the following areas: a) Mentally and emotionally. b) Physically. c) Sexually. d) Economically, specifically as it relates to the ability to access health insurance and health care. e) Susceptibility to engage in substance abuse. f) Prenatal care and childbearing. g) Occupational considerations and hazards. h) Ability to cope with stress. 4) Develop a care plan that addresses the following: a) Identify expected outcomes for an adult client living with this childhood condition. b) Develop health screening, health promotion, health interventions, and education for adults with this condition. c) Identify a comprehensive set of relevant resources, both community and national, for adults with this condition. Provide description of resources. 5) Post the assignment to the main forum as directed by the instructor. a) Respond to other learners’ posts in a manner that initiates or contributes to discussion. b) Each person should make at least three substantive comments.]]>

Assess the value of the product life cycle as a tool for product succession planning and related product management activities. Give your opinion on whether or not the Product Life Cycle can help health care managers in promoting portfolio planning, strategy formulation, and forecasting.

Provide one (1) example to support your rationale.

Select two (2) stages of the Product Life Cycle. Describe the methods for strategically and tactically managing products during each of the selected stages. Relate the selected stages to two (2) real-life examples of strategic or tactical initiatives within a health care organization.

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To prepare:

• Review this week’s media presentation on the endocrine system and diabetes, as well as Chapter 45 of the Arcangelo text and the Peterson, et al, article in your Learning Resources.
• Think about the differences in the pathophysiology of types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
• Select one type of diabetes.
• Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Then, reflect on dietary considerations related to treatment.
• Think about the short-term and long-term impact on patients of the type of diabetes you selected, including effects of drug treatments.
• Review the American Diabetes Association’s “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes–2012” web article in your Learning Resources. Consider one technique you would use to educate patients on these diabetes treatment standards.

By Day 7 of Week 8

Write a 3- to 4-page paper that addresses the following:

• Explain the differences in the pathophysiology of types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
• Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Be sure to also include dietary considerations related to treatment.
• Explain the short-term and long-term impact on patients of the type of diabetes you selected, including effects of drug treatments.
• Describe one technique you would use to educate patients on the “Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.”

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Geriatrics This assignment will help you understand the principles of geriatrics through research. Using the South University Online Library or the Internet, conduct an in-depth review of peer-reviewed journals on geriatric. Identify a method of research you would like to focus on and select  at least three articles focused on geriatric research, which use your  selected method of research. Create a 4- to 5-page Microsoft Word document, that provides:

• A brief summary of each selected article.
• A comparison of the selected articles.
• An explanation of the research method used to collect data in these articles.
• A description of the target demographic of each study.
• A comparison of the outcomes of each study.
• A comparison of the effectiveness of the research methods used.
• A description of how the three different studies could be redesigned based on your comparison.

Submission Details:

• Support your answers with appropriate research and reasoning.
• Cite any sources in APA format.

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