1. Introduction to Agenda Setting Definition: Agenda setting is the process by which issues gain prominence and are prioritized for government action. Importance in Healthcare: Determines which health issues receive funding, legislation, and public attention. Shapes national priorities and influences state/local policy. Key Actors: President and executive branch. Congress. Interest groups and lobbyists. Media and […]

Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex.

1. Introduction Patient-centered care: A healthcare approach that respects and responds to patient preferences, needs, and values. Decision-making in healthcare: Involves collaboration between patients and providers to select treatment options that align with medical evidence and patient priorities. Decision aids: Tools designed to help patients understand options, weigh benefits/risks, and make informed choices. Social determinants

The collection of evidence is an activity that occurs with an endgame in mind. For example, law enforcement professionals collect evidence to support a decision to charge those accused of criminal activity. Similarly, evidence-based healthcare practitioners collect evidence to support decisions in pursuit of specific healthcare outcomes. In this Assignment, you will identify an issue

CT6034 Advanced Networking & Security CT6034 Assignment Brief 1. The requirements for the assessment  A car dealership has established its Corporate Headquarter in Cheltenham and expanded operations to branches in Oxford and Dubai. With rapid expansion, network security has become a major concern for the company. The car dealership’ management has contracted your consultancy team

NURSES WORKING TO PREVENT DISEASE AT HOME According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2016), a vaccination has not been found to prevent the Zika virus, a disease that has been transmitted to humans through mosquito bites from mosquitoes that are most active during the day. Zika has been found in many

1. Introduction Mosquitoes are among the most significant vectors of disease worldwide, transmitting illnesses such as malaria, dengue fever, chikungunya, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. Their breeding grounds are often found in stagnant water sources within communities. Public health nurses (PHNs) and nurse epidemiologists play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and advocating for

SEARCHING DATABASES When you decide to purchase a new car, you first decide what is important to you. If mileage and dependability are the important factors, you will search for data focused more on these factors and less on color options and sound systems. The same holds true when searching for research evidence to guide

1. Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of modern nursing and healthcare delivery. It integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to improve outcomes. A critical step in EBP is formulating a clinical inquiry into a structured, searchable question. The PICO(T) framework—Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, and Time—provides a systematic

In this week, you will conduct a site visit and interview employees regarding disease transmission risk. From the perspective of a public health nurse, you will “investigate” a disease outbreak in the selected site including pictures. You will also complete the epidemiology paper that was assigned in Week 2. What do I have to do?