How body systems are involved in health problem

 

 

Order Number			45471455714
Type of Paper			Essay
Writer Classification Level			Undergraduate
Style of Writing			MLA/APA/CHICAGO/
Sources and References			5
Number of Pages			4
Paper Instructions The purpose of this assignment is to gain an understanding of the nature and distribution of a particular physical or behavioral health problem: major depressive disorder.  the etiology of the health condition, its prognosis and treatment, noted social determinants and health disparities in these dimensions and the experience of the illness.  Your paper will examine issues of the behavioral, psychosocial and ecological aspects of the major depressive disorder, with focused attention to the role of social work in addressing micro and macro features of the health problem. Learning Objectives.  Be able to understand, use and apply acquired perspectives, knowledge and skills about the health problem and the role of social work/your profession in integrated health care to the analysis of a diverse range of health conditions and problems. Skill Development.  Acquire skills in the areas of research, analysis, synthesis of health information and data, and health literacy.  The student will develop skills in critically evaluating relevant professional literature and other written information, identifying stresses associated with disease, and targeting individual, community-level and society-level processes for intervention and change. Relation of assignment to course content.  The assignment is focused on the major elements of course content with respect to the distribution, determinants, and psychological and behavioral aspects of health and disease. The assignment involves the examination of the behavioral, psychological, social, economic, environmental, and cultural variations in and determinants of the health problem.  The influence of social determinants such as race, gender, socioeconomic position along with cultural and diversity factors are examined and inform the discussion of the existence of potential health disparities in disease prevalence, treatment, and/or outcomes.  The discussion of social work/health professional roles will address issues of professional ethics and PODS content and functioning as a member of integrated health care delivery team. Format The paper should be 6 pages in length.  with 12-point font (not including references) with 1” margins.  Use APA style for in-text citations and references.  Resources for the assignment should include the texts and peer reviewed professional journals.  You must provide a minimum of 4 peer reviewed professional journal article references. The 6 page double spaced paper should provide appropriate APA citations and a minimum of 4 professional peer reviewed article references to support your analysis.  Throughout this assignment, you are encouraged to envision yourself as a person with this diagnosis—major depressive disorder. To “own it”– and to reflect on what you might be thinking, feeling, experiencing as you learn about your diagnosis and treatment plan.  It is normal to focus on the facts of this assignment, but you will also learn from pausing from time to time and thinking, “what would it be like if this really was my diagnosis?” Health Problem Description: Describe your specific health problem or condition and its associated distribution patterns in the US. What is the common name of your health condition? Are there other names/slang words used by medical science or society to refer to your health condition? Describe the incidence, prevalence, mortality, and prognosis, survival rates associated with your this health problem in the United States. Is there a typical age or age range of onset? If so, what is it? What is the etiology of your disorder? What are risk factors and contributing factors associated with your condition? How might health behaviors influence your diagnosis? What are common physical and psychological symptoms associated with your disorder? What diagnostic and/or screening procedures are used to assess/diagnosis your condition? What body systems and organs are involved in your health problem? What are identifiable differences in incidence, prevalence, mortality and survival across different sub-groups in the US? Where do you fit in this data? How might social determinants of health impact this diagnosis? What course concepts can you integrate? What other observations, analysis and comments do you wish to make? Treatment and Interventions and Impact: Describe the recommended interventions and treatments for this condition, cost and demands of treatment throughout the potential continuum of the condition from diagnosis across the life span.   Ground your information and analysis in appropriate literature review. What diagnostic testing/evaluation is typically done to determine your recommended treatment? What might you experience or need to endure in this diagnostic process prior to treatment starting? What is the standard treatment(s)/interventions for your condition? What might be the impact if there is no “standard” treatment? What are potential side effects/secondary losses/impact of treatment(s)? What prognosis information is known about your condition? What is known about challenges of living with your condition? When do risks for exacerbation, progression, recurrence appear to be higher? What are the costs of treatment? Think of costs broadly: consider financial costs of the actual treatment(s), medications, professional fees;  physical costs to body, time spent in treatment, functioning, relationships, ability to work, quality of life changes; emotional costs, individual/family/society costs? What complementary and alternative medicine and treatments and approaches might be considered for your condition? What research and clinical trials, if any are being conducted regarding your condition? What is the hope for future treatments? What ethical, cultural, diversity issues may arise for you in treatment/intervention decision making? What factors will you consider in making your treatment choices? 3. Reflection as a Patient What were your first thoughts when you received the diagnosis you were given? What were your beliefs, assumptions, views about this illness as you began this assignment What are you feeling after your diagnosis and learning of your possible treatment plan? What are your thoughts, fears, hopes?  What are you concerned about? What are your questions?  What might you and your family be needing at this time?
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Thesis Statement	Raises the strongest   objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is strongly grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Raises a plausible objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is mostly grounded in research and logical reasoning.		Raises an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is somewhat grounded in research and logical reasoning.	Attempts to raise an objection to the thesis presented in the assignment. The objection is minimally grounded in research and logical reasoning.	The objection to the thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Counter Argument	Provides a strong, thorough rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal effectively demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Provides a rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal mostly demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and mostly applies the principles of charity and accuracy.		Provides a limited rebuttal to the objection. The rebuttal somewhat demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and somewhat applies the principles of charity and accuracy.	Attempts to provide a rebuttal to the objection; however, the rebuttal minimally demonstrates that the thesis can withstand the objection and does not apply the principles of charity and accuracy.	The rebuttal is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Conclusion	Provides clear and concise closing remarks that comprehensively summarize the essay. The remarks consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem.	Provides closing remarks that summarize the essay. The remarks mostly consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are somewhat unclear.		Provides closing remarks that minimally summarizes the essay. The remarks minimally consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problems. The closing remarks are unclear and/or vague.	Attempts to provide closing remarks that summarize the essay; however, the remarks do not consider the broader controversy and/or further research that could offer additional insight into the moral solution of the business problem. The closing remarks are unclear and vague.	The closing remarks are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Written Communication: Context of and Purpose for Writing	Demonstrates methodical application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is evident and easy to understand. Summaries, quotes, and/or paraphrases fit naturally into the sentences and paragraphs. Paper flows smoothly.	Demonstrates sufficient application of organization and presentation of content. The purpose of the writing is, for the most part, clear and easy to understand. There are some problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper flows somewhat smoothly.		Demonstrates a limited understanding of organization and presentation of content in written work. The purpose of the writing is somewhat evident but may not be integrated throughout the assignment. There are many problems with the blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly in all sections.	Organization and presentation of content are extremely limited. The purpose of the writing is unclear. There is little or no blending of summaries, paraphrases, and quotes. Paper does not flow smoothly when read.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics	– Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.	Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand		Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.	Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Required Formatting	Accurately uses required formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.	Exhibits required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.		Exhibits limited knowledge of required formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all requirements.	Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of required formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as required style.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Word Requirement	The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.	The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.		The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.	The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement	Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.	Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.		Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.	Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.	The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.