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HLT 362V Topic 3 Discussion 1 Provide two different examples of how research uses hypothesis testing, and describe the criteria for rejecting the null hypothesis. Discuss why this is important in your practice and with patient interactions.

Long-term care is needed under three main circumstances... - 1-physical or mental deficits/cognitive impairment 2-continuity of care after hospitalization 3-care in specialized environments Who are the primary clients of LTC services? - the elderly, but most elderly do not need LTC LTC services are provided in both... - Institution-based and community-based Most LTC is provided by... - informally by family and friend LTC includes... - 1-meals on wheels 2- finances/money management 3- me...

HLT 362 Week 1 Quiz 1. If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable? o Interval o Ordinal o Ratio o Nominal o 2. Validity is: o A data item, such as characteristics, numbers, properties, or quantities that can be measured or counted. o The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world. o A measurement level with equal distances between the points and a zero...

Universal health coverage refers to: - Answer- Providing universal access to a health system, linked with a program for financial protection Primary care is: - Answer- Community-based health services Financial protection is: - Answer- Financing health care in a way that does not deny access to health services because of financial constraints on the part of the patient Stewardship of the health system refers to: - Answer- How it is governed The health system of England can best be des...

Grand Canyon University HLT-362V Quiz 1 (week 1 quiz) 1. When a researcher uses a random sample of 400 to make conclusions about a larger population, this is an example of: Inferential statistics 2. If a study is comparing number of falls by age, age is considered what type of variable? Ratio 3. Validity is: The extent to which an idea or measurement is well-founded and an accurate representation of the real world. 4. Data is defined as: Raw unorganized information from which conclusion...

An example of the recent geographic spread of communicable disease includes: - Answer- Chikungunya Which example of a health issue would require the most intersectoral collaboration to address? - Answer- Reduction of tobacco consumption The best description below of the focus of public health is: - Answer- Preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting physical health through organized community effort Which statement least reflects a global health concern ? - Answer- The achievemen...

What is a determinant of health? - Answer- The range of personal, social, economic and environmental factors which determine the health status of individuals or populations Some inborn determinants of health include: - Answer- Both genetic make-up and age Environmental determinants of health would include: - Answer- Access to safe drinking water Children are likely to be healthier in a country in which: - Answer- The government makes education, including for girls, a national priority ...

A number of NTDs are causes by ______________ and ________________. - Answer a number of NTDs are causes by worms and protozoas. NTDs: - Answer Neglected Tropical Diseases -substantial morbitiy and mortality NTDs are typically persist only in the _______________, more marginalizes ___________________. What are the 4 characteristics of the conflicted areas? - Answer NTs are typically persist only in the poorest, most marginalized communnities. Conflicted ares include -social stigm...

Infectious disease: Worms and protozoans, Neglected Tropical diseases - Answers April 4 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) - Answers A number of NTDs are caused by worms and protozoa • NTDs: substantial morbidity & mortality • typically persist only in the poorest, most marginalized communities and conflict areas • Social stigma & disability • Lost income • Children kept out of school • Reduced ability to care for family • All low-income countries are affected by a...

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