describe strategies to make the off-label use and dosage of drugs safer for children from infancy to adolescence
The unapproved use of approved drugs, also called off-label use, with children is quite common. This is because pediatric dosage guidelines are typically unavailable since very few drugs have been specifically researched and tested with children. When treating children, prescribers often adjust dosages approved for adults to accommodate a child’s weight. However, children are not […]
How would you undertake the process of determining a timeline for planning, implementing, and evaluating this quality improvement plan?
Review your work on the Course Project thus far, particularly Sections 3 and 4. Think about how your quality improvement initiative could be evaluated. Consider the following: Which stakeholders need information related to this initiative? What do they need this information for? How would you assess the outcomes in the short-term and long-term? How would […]
What are commonly held beliefs about health in the individual’s culture of origin that could influence the individual’s perception of healthcare and health practices in the current culture/community?
transcultural nursing assessment. The purpose of Milestone 2 is to develop an assessment guide utilizing open-ended questions that will encourage participation by the individual. Research your individual’s cultural background prior to developing questions. Think about the impact the culture of origin has on the individual’s physical health; that is, what illnesses and conditions are prevalent […]
Describe the types of health care initiatives that have been tried by other organizations specifically for the primary health care concern or the population.
Prepare a 4–5-page review of recent research that examines statistics on the primary health concern of a population, describes the methods and tools used in the research studies, explains the factors that affect health promotion and disease prevention for a population, and recommends a health care initiative. Note: The assessments in this course build upon […]