Week 5 Disease Analysis Paper 

                                                                     For this assignment, you will select a disease of your choice and conduct a detailed analysis of that disease, exploring it from a balanced traditional and alternative health perspective.
 

Begin by searching the Center for Disease Control (CDC) website Diseases and Conditions Index to choose a disease or condition of interest to you.
 

Next, review the website for Healthy People 2020 for information related to the disease or the disease category (e.g., mental health for ADHD).
 

In your paper, discuss the following:

• Prominent aspects of this disease 
• Current data and statistics related to the disease 
• Health disparities related to the disease 
• Prevention strategies including complementary and alternative health therapies 
• Contemporary research and clinical studies related to the disease 
• An analysis of the pathophysiologic effects of stress related to the disease  
• Evidence-based stress management interventions that might help with prevention or cure 

The paper should be between 3–4 pages.

Incorporate at least three scholarly sources within the paper. Sources should be no more than three years old.
 

Use proper APA format to cite and reference sources.

links:   http://www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions/az/a.html

            http://www.healthypeople.gov/
 

View the two videos linked below then answer the discussion question provided.

From the timeline, you are aware that in the 1960’s it was decided that the mentally ill should be provided care/ treat in their communities. This video will explain this process in greater detail.

Deinstitutionalization Movement

This is another segment of the same movie, explaining how communities in the different states were unable to meet client needs. As a result, many became homeless at that time, and many with a mental health disorder are homeless today.

The Homeless Mentally Ill

Initial Post

Do you think the mental health system in our country today functions well, or is it broken? Why or why not?

 Research Article 

1. Research an article defending the position on the advancement of healthcare informatics and technology in healthcare. 

Instructions

1. Research Article: 

a. You will use the research-based paper grading rubric as a guide to complete the transcript and the group presentation rubric for delivering the presentation. (Both rubrics attached below)

b. Prepare an 8-10 page paper (including title and reference page) written in APA 6th edition style. References no later than 4 years old. 

Research Paper Rubric   (APA Format)

Title Page: Student has an appropriate title page, completed in an APA format with the title of the paper, the student’s name, a running head and date on the cover page.

Introduction: Contains a clear purpose of writing to inform the reader relating to the selected topic.

Body: The paper will have three main points with supporting evidence to back up the points.

Conclusion: The student will a clear conclusion with future directions.

Reference Page: Student has a minimum of 3 different references and all references are in APA format, no later than 4 years old.

Background info-historic perspective: Present with depth and clarity. APA format.

Citations and references: Both present written properly and has excellent depth of research information

 Research Article 

1. Research an article defending the position on the advancement of healthcare informatics and technology in healthcare. 

Instructions

1. Research Article: 

a. You will use the research-based paper grading rubric as a guide to complete the transcript and the group presentation rubric for delivering the presentation. (Both rubrics attached below)

b. Prepare an 8-10 page paper (including title and reference page) written in APA 6th edition style. References no later than 4 years old. 

Research Paper Rubric   (APA Format)

Title Page: Student has an appropriate title page, completed in an APA format with the title of the paper, the student’s name, a running head and date on the cover page.

Introduction: Contains a clear purpose of writing to inform the reader relating to the selected topic.

Body: The paper will have three main points with supporting evidence to back up the points.

Conclusion: The student will a clear conclusion with future directions.

Reference Page: Student has a minimum of 3 different references and all references are in APA format, no later than 4 years old.

Background info-historic perspective: Present with depth and clarity. APA format.

Citations and references: Both present written properly and has excellent depth of research information