Assessment 02 – Applying Research Skills
For this assessment, you will research best practices related to a current health care
problem. Your selected problem or issue may be utilized again in a future assessment.
Before you complete the instructions detailed in the courseroom, first select one of the
following health care problems or issues:
• Mental Health Stigma
o Description: Many individuals with mental health conditions face stigma and
discrimination, which can prevent them from seeking help and receiving
appropriate care. This stigma can be perpetuated by societal attitudes, lack of
awareness, and misinformation about mental health.
o Interventions: Public awareness campaigns, mental health education in schools,
workplace mental health programs, peer support groups, policy changes to
protect individuals with mental health conditions, and training for healthcare
providers on mental health issues.
o Keywords: Mental health awareness, stigma reduction, mental health education,
peer support, mental health policy, workplace mental health, mental health
training, mental health services, mental health advocacy.
• Chronic Disease Management
o Description: Managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and
heart disease can be challenging due to the need for ongoing medical care,
lifestyle changes, and medication adherence. Poor management of chronic
diseases can lead to complications and reduced quality of life.
o Interventions: Patient education programs, chronic disease self-management
workshops, telehealth for regular monitoring, integrated care models, community
health programs, mobile health applications, and support for lifestyle changes
such as diet and exercise.
o Keywords: Chronic disease management, patient education, self-management,
telehealth, integrated care, community health, mobile health, lifestyle changes,
chronic disease prevention, chronic disease support.
After you have selected one of the problems/issues from the list above, return to the detailed
instructions in the courseroom to complete your assessment.
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