Category: Nutrition

  • Optimizing Medication Regimens in Geriatric Care: Striking a Balance and the Potential of Artificial Intelligence

    Introduction:
    As aging becomes synonymous with an increased risk of multi-morbidity and the 
    subsequent prescription of multiple medications, the significance of optimizing 
    medication regimens in geriatix care cannot be overstated.
    **please write at least 350 words**
    Instructions:
    1. Read the article “Polypharmacy – Stat Pearls”. 
    Polypharmacy – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf (nih.gov)
    2. Answer the following questions in the text box:
    A. Aging often necessitates multiple medications for complex medical problems 
    in older adults. How can healthcare professionals strike a balance between 
    over-prescribing and under-prescribing, considering life expectancy and care goals?
    B. The article briefly mentions a study on using artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce 
    polypharmacy. Explore the potential benefits and challenges of incorporating AI 
    into healthcare for polypharmacy management. How can AI contribute to a more 
    comprehensive understanding of the clinical, social, and ethical aspects of 
    polypharmacy, and what considerations need to be addressed, such as privacy 
    compliance (HIPPA) and data privacy?

  • “Exploring the Benefits and Deficiencies of Essential Vitamins: An Overview of Oral and Systemic Manifestations”

    you will need to identify the benefits and deficiencies associated with
    each vitamin. You will have to discuss what the vitamin does, how it works, oral manifestations, and
    systemic manifestations associated with the vitamin deficiency

  • Assessment Techniques and Nutrition Care: A Review of Recent Research

    Paper Instructions: Choose an original
    research article from a peer-reviewed journal related to one or more of
    the Nutrition Assessment Domains (no review articles). The article should be
    recent, from the past 5 years (2019 or later). You upload a PDF copy of the article to Blackboard by April 9th. This class will accept no duplicate articles from previous years or duplicates. Read the article and write a brief paper.
    You will then present your paper to the class on the assigned day. Papers
    should be written in paragraph form. Do not use bullet points. Please include
    the following details in both the paper and presentation: ·        
    Article
    selection: dated within the past 5 years, primary research article (not a
    review) (5)
    ·        
    Include the title of the article you reviewed and the authors (2.5)
    ·        
    The purpose of the assessment technique and why it has been
    developed (5)
    ·        
    Description of the assessment technique used (10)
    ·        
    The assessment domain(s) and class(es) it falls under (i.e. what
    is being measured) (5)
    ·        
    The population in which it is being studied (5)
    ·        
    Description of any measurement tools/equipment needed (10)
    ·        
    The results of the study (5)
    ·        
    The advantages and limitations of the technique (10)
    · Compare and contrast the technique with at least two other well-known/accepted assessment techniques within that Nutrition Assessment Domain – i.e., if the technique falls under Food and Nutrition Assessment History, food and nutrient intake – compare the new technique with 24-hour recall and 3-day food dairy. (20)
    ·        
    Your recommendations – should this technique be used in practice?
    Why or why not? (10)
    ·        
    Paper should be typed using Arial font size 10, double spaced,
    with normal margins, 800-1200 words, about 3-4 pages. Appropriate spelling,
    grammar, and sentence structure are expected (5). ·        
    Include a bibliography with the full citation of the article using the AMA Manual of Style, 10th ed. Format and cite any additional books
    or articles that you use for comparing and contrasting techniques (5).
    ·        
    Please type papers and submit them through Blackboard
    Presentation Details:
    Create a 3-5 slide PowerPoint presentation to summarize your paper. Present your slides in a clear and audible voice. Each presentation should be 5-7 minutes long, and keeping it within this time frame will be part of the grade. The rubric and grading criteria are on the next page.
    Assessment
    Techniques and Nutrition Care Presentation Grading Rubric 2024
    Name
    Article Title
    Category
    Scoring Criteria
    Total Points
    Score
    Organization
    (10 points)
    Prepared
    for the presentation – ready to present on the assigned day, if using visual
    aids: prepared ahead of time and easily accessed and/or displayed
    5
    Information is presented in a logical sequence
    5
    Content
    (20 points)
    Demonstrated
    an understanding of the material – responsive to audience questions
    5
    Nutrition
    assessment technique explained – purpose, domain, class, description of the
    tool, population, results
    5
    Compare
    and contrast technique to two other assessment techniques, advantages,
    limitations
    5
    Demonstrated
    ability to think critically by giving personal recommendations
    5
    Slides
    are visually appealing, legible, and enhance presentation.
    5
    Presentation
    (15 points)
    The speaker maintains an appropriate pace of speech with a clear, audible voice
    2.5
    The speaker practices good audio/video etiquette, minimizing background sounds and interruptions and using a simple or non-distracting background if a video is used.
    2.5
    Speaker leads Q&A and/or discussion after
    presentation
    2.5
    Length of presentation: 5-7 minutes
    2.5
    Participation
    (5 points)
    Asks questions and participates in class discussion during/after presentations – either by raising a hand or writing questions/comments in the chat box; Keeps mic muted when not presenting; be respectful of others.
    5
    Score
    Total Points
    50