Health Issues Traditional Beliefs
Write for your organization a 3–5-page impact report regarding the health concerns of a new immigrant population. Firstly, describe the population’s health concerns and issues, explain current pharmacological treatments, and explain how culture and traditional practices may affect use of pharmacology. Identify evidence-based strategies for the organization and nursing staff to use to educate the population and promote health and wellness. Within your community, are there educational or outreach programs to help specific populations understand health issues and the treatments available? Then how effective are the programs? How might professional nurses help such programs be more effective? Research the most common health concerns and issues for immigrants from your chosen global area, the pharmacological treatments that will likely be prescribed, and any cultural values or traditional practices that may impact patient outcomes.
Requirements Once you have identified the population you will be using for this assessment, include the following in your impact report: Describe the health concerns and issues for the population. Describe current pharmacological treatment regimens for the main health concerns and issues. Explain any traditional beliefs and practices associated with the health concerns and issues. Also explain how cultural values and traditional practices might affect acceptance and use of prescribed pharmacological treatments.
Guatamala Immigrant Population- Health Issues Traditional Beliefs
Be sure to consider the relationship between quality patient outcomes, patient safety, and the appropriate use of pharmacology. Identify evidence-based, culturally sensitive strategies the organization can use to educate the population about the correct use of the pharmacology treatments. Identify evidence-based, culturally sensitive strategies the nursing staff can employ with the population to promote health and wellness. Write this assessment as an impact report formatted as other reports of a similar nature in your organization or an organization with which you are familiar.
Additional Requirements Number of pages: 3–5 At least 3 current scholarly or professional resources within 5 years. Times New Roman font, 12 point, double-spaced font. DISTINGUISHED Describes the health concerns and issues for a population and includes information on rates of occurrence, severity, and mortality.