When analyzing the community health assessment several risks and weakness are identified. There are a few risks and weakness with the current state of Oncology Services. With physicians practices already at capacity there is no room to handle the current and future demand for these services. With an aging population new cancer cases are expected to increase by 34 % in five years. Higher smoking rates also contribute to new cancer diagnosis. Another risk is the equipment to diagnose and treat
Community Health Nursing Reflection NUR/405 August 7, 2012 Community Health Nursing Reflection According to Phyllis Meadows (2009), “Community health nurses are valued for their adaptability and willingness to provide care in many settings, including community health clinics, churches, homeless shelters, and schools,” (p. 19). Community health nurses aim to improve health outcomes and improve the infrastructure used to monitor and manage disease within the community. Healthy People 2020 has
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS OF PHOENIX ALISHA HERMOSILLO EMMAH MAINA LISA GREENSPON PRIYA CANALES GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY NRS-422V AUGUST 18, 2013 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT AND ANALYSIS OF PHOENIX Community assessment and analysis by the community health nurse is of vital importance. This means understanding the community at large and in details on health matters and issues affecting health as well as the healthcare system used in the community. This is done through data collection
Community Based Diagnosis Based on the aforementioned community assessment, the community-based diagnosis is “Risk for colorectal cancer among African American adults aged 50 and above residing in Maryland related to low compliance rates with colorectal cancer screening guidelines as demonstrated by increased
environmental, societal and developmental, but it is largely caused by controllable factors such as unhealthy diets and lack of physical activity. The condition is fraught with significant risk factors such as depression, low-esteem and a further increased risk of becoming obese adults. Furthermore, there is an increased risk of adult-onset diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (Pbert et al, 2014). A preponderance of evidence in research literature shows that prevention should be the primary
PRECEDE-PROCEED model is participatory, community-oriented, incorporates multiple levels of influence and evaluation, and is adaptable for different needs and circumstances as one-sized programs do not fit all. It is a component of most successful community health promotion interventions. The model will ensure effectiveness of this skin cancer prevention program by being participatory and thus more effective in voluntary behavior change from community
demographics can account for a significant amount of reported high blood pressure. In Canada, severe obesity has increased 4-fold over the past 3 decades (Padwal, 2016). Particularly in industrialized populations, weight gain has been shown to yield several risk factors of hypertension, such as metabolic abnormalities and excess adipose tissue (Padwal, 2016). In addition to obesity, vascular stiffness is a primary physiological driver of hypertension in the elderly (Blais, 2014). Within the past five years
demographics can account for a significant amount of reported high blood pressure. In Canada, severe obesity has increased 4-fold over the past 3 decades (Padwal, 2016). Particularly in industrialized populations, weight gain has been shown to yield several risk factors of hypertension, such as metabolic abnormalities and excess adipose tissue (Padwal, 2016). In addition to obesity, vascular stiffness is a primary physiological driver of hypertension in the elderly (Blais, 2014). Within the past five years
among low-socioeconomic communities among high-risk American retirees or unemployed. Retention barriers are the challenges health promotion coordinators in the communities confront in low-socioecominic areas in their programs. What could potentially help people with specific areas of high-risk health problems retain their attendance in any prevention programs necessary for benefits. There is a distinct need for public health interventions for specific high-risk community areas. Correlating the two
Community Diagnosis A Community Health Epidemiology Study with Community Diagnosis HGT Community Health Practicum/HAT1 Erika J. Schnell, R.N. 11/05/2012 Western Governor’s University Community Diagnosis Abstract The following is an assessment of an Eastern Washington Community known as Chelan/Douglas Counties which will lead to a community diagnosis. This community diagnosis is based on publicly available statistical data gathered using the concepts of epidemiology of birth rates and leading