Health & Medical Question

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Pathophysiology
RUA: Pathophysiological Processes Paper Guidelines
1) TOPIC Select a disease process is: Educational Health Campaign for Type 2 Diabetes
In response to the urgent issue of type 2 diabetes in my locality, the objective of this health promotion initiative
is to enhance consciousness and execute preventive measures that are culturally appropriate and attuned to the
heterogeneous population. According to Hill-Briggs et al. (2021), the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has increased
to around 15% of the adult population worldwide, making it a substantial health concern that necessitates a
comprehensive and culturally sensitive strategy to tackle. As Im (2018) reveals, it is critical to comprehend the
cultural dynamics of my community for the success of any health promotion. As such, the initial step will
constitute an exhaustive evaluation of the prevalent cultural practices, beliefs, and health behaviors within the
community. Through active participation in dialogues with community leaders, local organizations, and
residents, I will acquire significant knowledge regarding the distinctive obstacles and prospects associated with
culturally sensitive health promotion. By doing so, I will be able to customize my intervention strategies,
outreach initiatives, and educational materials to correspond with the cultural inclinations and standards of my
community.
The educational component of my initiative will employ various communication channels to distribute
knowledge regarding the criticality of embracing a healthy lifestyle and the risk factors associated with type 2
diabetes. In particular, I will produce pamphlets, posters, and online resources that are culturally sensitive and
available in multiple languages that are widely spoken within my community, and I will coordinate community
seminars and lessons under the guidance of healthcare experts well-versed in the cultural milieu. Moreover, I
will collaborate with local community centers, places of worship, and institutions to ensure that the message
reaches individuals of all ages and backgrounds, thus maximizing the project’s impact
Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment.
Write a 2-3-page paper (excluding title and reference pages).
2) Include the following sections about the selected disease process (detailed criteria listed below and in the Grading
Rubric).
a. Introduction of disease – 10 points/10%
• One paragraph (approximately 200 words)
• Includes disease description
• Includes epidemiology of disease
b. Etiology and risk factors – 20 points/20%
• Common causes of the disease or condition
• Risk factors for the disease or condition
• Impact of age
• Prevalence based on gender,
• Influence of environment
• Genetic basis of disease
• Lifestyle influences
• All information supported by current literature
c. Pathophysiological processes – 20 points/20%
• Describes changes occurring at the cellular, tissue, and/or organ level that contribute to the disease
process.
• Describes adaptation of the cells and body in response to the disease.
• Relates disease processes to manifested signs and symptoms.
d. Clinical manifestations and complications – 20 points/20%
• Describes the physical signs and symptoms that are important in considering the presence of the disease.
• Identifies signs that contribute to diagnosis of the condition
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• Identifies symptoms that contribute to diagnosis of the condition.
• Identifies complications of the disease.
• Discusses the implications to the patient when complications are left untreated.
e. Diagnostics – 10 points/10%
• Includes list of common laboratory and diagnostic tests used to determine the presence of the disease
Discusses the significance of test findings in relation to the disease process.
F. Interview – 10 points/10%
• Once the student has become familiar with the disorder, it is their responsibility to locate an individual
living with the disease process to interview (interviewee). It is recommended that you find an individual
first, then complete research and writing on the topic prior to performing the interview.
▪ The interviewee must be at least 18 years old and able to answer questions by themselves
▪ The interviewee must currently have a chronic disease/disorder. If an interviewee has been diagnosed
with a disease/disorder but has NO manifestations or complications related to the disorder they DO
NOT qualify for the assignment.
▪ Acute infections/diseases DO NOT qualify (pneumonia, urinary tract infection, flu, colds).
▪ The interviewee cannot be a patient from the clinical setting or a patient from your work environment
(hospitals, doctor’s office, LTC facility, home health, etc.)
▪ The interviewee may be a relative, friend, colleague, or stranger.
▪ Please use the individual’s own words in relation to their experience with the disease/disorder.
• NOTE: This assignment is for educational purposes only. Students are NOT to provide any medical/nursing
advice or education to interviewees. Refer interviewee questions to their physician.
• Interview Questions
Use this paragraph for the interview questions. The age of the individual I interviewed with my mom. She is
65 years old. She experienced neuropathy and retinopathy. Since 1998. Uncontrolled diabetes, blurry eyes
or any other medical condition except eye problems. Lots of eye doctor appointments. She doesn’t eat a
lot. Less appetite
▪ What is the age of the individual being interviewed? What is the relationship of the individual to you?
How long have they had the disorder?
▪ What clinical manifestations of the disorder does the individual experience? How does it compare to
what you discovered in your resources?
▪ What complications of the disorder does the individual experience? How does this compare to what
you discovered in your resources?
▪ What other medical conditions/disorders has the individual been diagnosed with? Do their other
medical conditions have any effect on the chosen disorder?
▪ How does the disease affect the individual’s daily living/activities? (repeat hospitalizations, has to take
a lot of meds, any activity restrictions, a lot of appointments?)
▪ How does the disease/disorder affect the individual’s outlook on life? (Feel like a burden to family, do
they have good family support, feel hopeless, optimistic, good coping mechanisms?)
▪ What did you learn from interviewing the individual?
g. APA Style and Organization – 10 points/10%
i. References are submitted with assignment.
ii. Uses current APA format and is free of errors.
iii. Grammar and mechanics are free of errors.
iv. Paper is 2-3 pages, excluding title and reference pages.
v. At least two (2) scholarly, primary sources from the last 5 years, excluding the textbook, are provided.