Weekly Learning Activity Instructions: Ethics in Research

Objective:

Engage with this week’s learning activity to deepen your understanding of the importance of ethics in research. This activity involves reading a key article and summarizing its main concerns.

Instructions:

1. Reading Assignment:

• Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) website.
• Read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?” to gain insights into the ethical considerations and principles that guide research practices. [link below]

1. Summary Writing:

• After reading the article, write a comprehensive summary that captures the essence of the author’s main concerns.
• Your summary should be NO MORE THAN 500 words in length.
• Highlight key points discussed in the article, including ethical challenges, principles, and the significance of maintaining ethical standards in research.
• Provide specific examples or case studies mentioned in the article that illustrate the importance of ethical conduct in research.

1. Review and Submission:

• Prior to submission, carefully review the assignment rubric to ensure your summary meets the required criteria.
• Ensure your summary is well-organized, clearly written, and free of grammatical errors.
• Support your points with references to the article and other relevant scholarly sources, if needed.

Additional Guidelines:

• Use headings and subheadings to organize your summary and enhance readability.
• Reflect on how the ethical principles discussed in the article can be applied to your own research or professional practice.
• Adhere to academic writing standards, including proper citation and formatting.

Visit the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences website and read the article titled, “What Is Ethics in Research & Why Is It Important?”: 

Why is Ethics Important?

Consider how data analysis contributes to safe, high quality, efficient delivery of healthcare. Investigate the role of information management in the evaluation of outcome achievement and provision of data to drive strategic decision-making. Identify one specific data point for which information is collected within a healthcare system. 

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NO MORE THAN 10% PLAGIARISM WILLBE SUBMITTED VIA TURNIN IN

SCHOLARLY RESOURCES NO OLDER THAN 5 YEARS WITH IN-TEXT CITATIONS, APA FORMAT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ATTACHED DOCUMENT FOR THE INSTRUCTIONS AND RUBRIC

DUE DATE APRIL 5, 2025

Community Work & Health Promotion

Objective: This discussion post aims to explore the role and impact of community partnerships or coalitions in promoting health and well-being within your home community. You will describe a specific partnership, the health area they are addressing, the organizations involved, and how the partnership has gained visibility and impact.

Assignment Instructions:

Introduction:

• Contextualize the Importance of Community Partnerships:
• Begin by discussing the significance of community partnerships or coalitions in addressing public health issues. Highlight how these collaborative efforts can lead to more comprehensive and effective health promotion initiatives.

1. Identifying the Community Partnership/Coalition:

• Name and Description:
• Provide the name of the community partnership or coalition.
• Offer a brief description of the partnership, including its mission, goals, and overall purpose.

2. Health Area Addressed:

• Focus Area:
• Describe the specific health area or issue that the partnership is addressing.

3. Organizations Involved:

• List and Describe Partner Organizations:
• Identify the key organizations involved in the partnership. This may include:
• Local health departments and public health agencies.
• Hospitals and healthcare providers.
• Non-profit organizations and community-based groups.
• Schools and educational institutions.
• Faith-based organizations and advocacy groups.
• Businesses and local government agencies.
• Roles and Contributions:
• Describe the roles and contributions of each organization within the partnership. Explain how their collaboration enhances the overall effectiveness of the initiative.

4. Critical Analysis:

• Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Partnership:
• Critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the partnership. Consider factors such as:
• The level of collaboration and communication between partner organizations.
• The impact of the partnership on the targeted health area.
• Any challenges faced and how they were addressed.
• Recommendations for Improvement:
• Suggest ways to enhance the effectiveness and visibility of the partnership. Consider strategies for increasing community engagement, securing funding, and sustaining long-term impact.

5.Conclusion:

• Summarize Key Points:
• Recap the main insights gained from describing and analyzing the community partnership.

Please note the grading rubric for the discussion board.

As a reminder, all discussion posts must be a minimum of 350 words initial, references must be cited in APA format 7th Edition, and must include a minimum of 2 scholarly resources published within the past 5 years with in text-citations.

No PLAGIARISM MORE THAN 10 % IS ALLOWED

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DUE DATE APRIL 4, 2025

1. Lymphatic System
   Elephantiasis:
   • Discuss its pathophysiology, including contributing factors and underlying mechanisms.
   • Propose health promotion strategies to prevent or manage this condition.
   • Relate this condition to a patient experience or case you have encountered in your career.
2. Thorax and Lungs
   
   • Periodic breathing (Cheyne-Stokes).
   • Describe the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the condition.
   • Provide an example of a disease or clinical scenario where this might occur.
   • Suggest health promotion strategies to reduce the risk or mitigate the impact of the condition, including patient education and lifestyle modifications.
3. Cardiovascular System
   • Name and write the location of the five traditionally designated auscultatory areas and explain the significance of sounds heard in these areas.
   • For a pregnant patient (33 weeks’ gestation) experiencing dependent edema and painful varicosities:
   • Analyze the physiological changes during pregnancy that contribute to these symptoms.
   • Suggest evidence-based interventions to alleviate the discomfort, with a rationale for each.