SHIFT WORK, SLEEP DISORDERS, HEALTH AND SAFETY IN POLICE OFFICERS Police work has demanding schedules characterized by long hours, recurrent night shifts and significant overtime. The insufficient rest or irregular sleep patterns, combined with the stress of the job, can lead to sleep deprivation and possible sleep disorders. All of this contributes to law enforcement officers having one of the highest rates of on-the-job injury and illness. The work is inherently risky, and officers face the
As a neurodegenerative brain disorder, Parkinson’s disease affects the neurons in the human brain. This disease affects everyone differently. However, there are common symptoms that all patients with Parkinson’s experience. At this time, there is no cure for the disease, but there are several ways to improve the quality of life. Although research is never complete, there is a lot of information on Parkinson’s disease that individuals should know. Parkinson’s disease affects the brain of the individual
HPED 200 UNIT 1 STUDY GUIDE EXAM Taking Charge of Your Health Stress: The Constant Challenge Psychological Health Multiple Choice 1. The health determinant over which we have least control is A. diet. B. exercise. C. tobacco use. D. genetic makeup. Page(s): 1 2. The six dimensions of wellness A. affect health independently of each other. B. are interrelated. C. seldom influence one another. D. demonstrate the separateness of mind
The new Ever-Well Women’s Health and Wellness Center will be a “one-stop shop” facility consisting of Obstetricians and Gynecology services, Health and Wellness Physicians, Psychologist, Pet Therapy, and a Daycare; a comprehensive approach to something for everyone. The facility could deal with an array of birth control options, sexually transmitted diseases, menstrual problems, cancer screening, fatigue, insomnia, group therapy sessions, as well as wellness programs of exercise classes, healthy
America as a whole is sleep deprived. The Institute of Medicine estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from chronic wakefulness or sleep disorders, which the organization associates with numerous health consequences (Colton and Altevogt, 2006). Research has shown that the emerging adult population’s sleep is suboptimal (Hicks and Pellegrini, 1991), and is related to poor health and wellbeing outcomes (Pilcher, Ginter, and Sadowsky, 1997). There have been a few universities have tried intervention
Gordon Functional health patterns are designed by Marjory Gordon in the year of 1987. This pattern consists 11 questions. These questions asked by nurses to gather health information. These questions help to gather information on Values health promotion, Nutrition, Sleep/Rest, Elimination, Activity/ Exercise, Cognitive, Sensory, Self, Role, Sexuality, Coping. In this article Author interviewed a Muslim family with family name Khan. There are five members in this family. Husband age 34 years, wife
Questions a) Values, health perception How do you define health? Is health defined by the absence of illness, or do you incorporate values like psychological and spiritual health? b) Nutrition Do you view your diet as having good nutritional value? Explain. How important is nutrition in your life? c) Sleep/Rest Do you feel well rested? Explain. Does anyone in the family have trouble sleeping and if so, how is it dealt with? d) Elimination Are your bowel movements regular and satisfying
Know About Quality Sleep, Pediatric Sleep is a basic need of every child. Children need more sleep than adults because they are constantly growing and developing. Between nighttime sleep and naps, children should sleep the following amount each day depending on their age: • 0–3 months old: 14–17 hours. • 4–11 months old: 12–15 hours. • 1–2 years old: 11–14 hours. • 3–5 years old: 10–13 hours. • 6–13 years old: 9–11 hours. • 14–17 years: 8–10 hours. Quality sleep is a critical part of
This ailment plays a crucial role affecting the seven dimensions of wellness. Emotional health is a new form of health that our society has recently discovered. This form of health can be defined as “the state of emotional and psychological well-being in which an individual is able to use his or her cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the
those divorced or never married, jobless, and those without health insurance. Women have a 70% higher rate than Men to experience depression, and young adults ages 18-25 are 60% much more likely to endure depression than someone who is 50 years or older. An estimated 8.2% of American teenagers, which amounts to 2 million teens have experienced a major depressive disorder within the last year. When diagnosed with major depressive disorder you endure sadness that insinuates feelings that tend to never