Capella University Complimentary Alternative Medicine Presentation

Professional Development
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Overview
Prepare a PowerPoint presentation of 8-10 slides that explains why an understanding of complimentary alternative medicine (CAM) and spirituality is important for members of health care teams; examines the ethical, legal, and financial principles related to CAM and spirituality; and describes how these forms of health care can impact plans of action.Note: The assessments in this course build upon each other, so you are strongly encouraged to complete them in sequence.Show MoreAs a leader in the field of nursing, it is important for you to identify areas within your organization that may need to improve cultural competence, and to develop educational materials to assist in doing so.By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and assessment criteria:
Competency 2: Develop evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse and vulnerable populations.
Identify topics for an organizational education plan on CAM and spirituality.
Explain the importance of health care professionals developing an understanding of CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health, and spirituality.
Competency 3: Apply basic epidemiological concepts, data analysis methods, tools, and databases to determine the effectiveness of health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for diverse and vulnerable populations.
Provide a list of resources to include in an organizational education plan on CAM and spirituality.
Competency 4: Examine the ethical, legal, and economic factors related to health disparities in diverse and vulnerable populations.
Examine ethical, legal, and economic principles related to CAM, traditional medicine, holistic health, and spirituality.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the health care professions.
Write content clearly and logically, with correct use of grammar, punctuation, APA formatting, and mechanics.
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Context
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely used in the United States. According to the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 38.8 percent of U.S. adults and 12 percent of U.S. children use CAM therapies. The survey also reported on CAM use among members of ethnic groups, as a percentage of the group’s overall population:
American Indian and Alaska Natives, 50.3 percent.
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders, 4.32 percent.
Non-Hispanic whites, 43.1 percent.
Asians, 39.9 percent.
Blacks or African Americans, 25.5 percent.
Hispanics, 23.7 percent (Pérez & Luquis, 2014, p. 113).
Show MoreSpirituality is part of the human experience, and its implications should be addressed in the health care system with a focus on communities with health disparities. In working with communities, the implications of culture and diversity are, in some cases, a central focus. The integration of the community-based participatory model is one way of creating connections for health and wellness promotion and programming for racial and ethnic communities (Pérez & Luquis, 2014).
Reference
Pérez, M. A., & Luquis, R. R. (2014). Cultural competence in health education and health promotion (2nd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
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Questions to Consider
To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.
What types of complimentary alternative medicine (CAM), traditional medicine, holistic healing, or spirituality have you observed in your nursing practice?
How do these practices affect the health and wellness of the individuals who practice them? How do the practices affect your ability to provide health care to individuals who practice them?
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Resources
Suggested Resources
The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.
Library Resources
The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:
Ka’opua, L. I., Park, S. H., Ward, M. E., & Braun, K. L. (2011). Testing the feasibility of a culturally tailored breast cancer screening intervention with native Hawaiian women in rural churches. Health & Social Work, 36(1), 55-65.
Hodge, D. R. (2013). Implicit spiritual assessment: An alternative approach for assessing client spirituality. Social Work, 58(3), 223-230.