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Transforming week 5 discussion Review this week related topics: Big Data, Data Science, Data Mining, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning.  Consider the process and application of each topic. Reflect on how each topic relates to nursing practice.  The assignment: Post a summary on how predictive analytics might be used to support healthcare. Note: These topics may overlap as you will find in the readings (e.g., some processes require both Data Mining and Analytics). In your post include the following: Describe a practical application for predictive analytics in your nursing practice (you can do behavioral health or med surg). What challenges and opportunities do you envision for the future of predictive analytics in healthcare? INCLUDE 3 REFERENCES

    Instructions: Select one of the topic mentioned below and discuses filling the attached form. Topics:  Hypothyroidism Requirements  The discussion must address the topic  Rationale must be provided  Use at least 600 words (no included 1st page or references in the 600 words)  May use examples from your nursing practice  Formatted and cited in current APA 7  Use 3 academic sources, not older than 5 years. Not Websites are allowed.  Plagiarism is NOT permitted

 Which learning theories and principles do you think are most useful to the advanced practice nurse (APN) in providing high quality health care to clients, and why?    Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.  

The popularity of alternative practitioners such as chiropractors, acupuncturists, homeopathists, massage therapists, and aromatherapists is growing among consumers. How do you see their alignment with Western medicine practice? Are alternative practitioners friendly allies, or could they be seen as potential foes?  Please remember to post your original discussion post with a minimum of 150 words, paying attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, citations, and references

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST OF A CLASSMATE IN 100 WORDS: We live in a busy environment and have a lot of stress but not everyone pays attention to how to deal with it. I know for a long time I had no idea what my feelings were and how to deal with high stress. I had so much anxiety and had no way out. I was stuck in a place where I did not think that someone would be able to help me. That was the time of 90ies in the former USSR where no one even heard about meditation, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, or hypnotic therapy. Years later one of my mom’s friends suggested that I try relaxation techniques and meditation. I honestly did not think any of it would help but I was willing to try. I felt that there is a connection between myself with my body and I was feeling good about myself. As I am reading from our textbook Micozzi describes meditation very well that it alleviates anxiety, fosters positive attitude, and improves immune response (Micozzi et al., 2019 p.92). I also read that HIV, cancer and other immunocompromise patients would have beneficial effects toward recovery with meditation. Since stress elimination would ease in recovery. As I was listening to the meditative relaxation video, I was also doing breathing exercises, my body was connected to me and the universe. I felt asleep and had a great night rest after not properly sleeping for 4 nights since the time change affects me in a negative way.  I like what Micozzi said about biofeedback that it uses special instruments and methods to expand the body natural internal feedback system with adjust thinking the body will be able to control bodily processes such as blood pressure, temperature and GI function and brain wave activity (Micozzi et al., 2019 p.143). Also, hypnosis resembles other forms of relaxation. When hypnotherapist leads patients through relaxation, mental imagery, and suggestions. Patients can perform techniques on themselves in their home settings. It works by decreasing sympathetic nervous system activity, decreasing oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide elimination, lowering blood pressure and heart rate. It increases or decreases certain brain activity (Micozzi et al., 2019 p.142).  Reference:    Micozzi, M. S., Koop, C. E., Haramati, A., & Lundberg, G. D. (2019). Fundamentals of complementary, alternative, and Integrative Medicine (6th ed. p. 92, 142, 143). Elsevier.  

  Describe the goals of drug therapy for hypertension and the different antihypertensive treatment.  Describe types of arrhythmias and their treatment Discuss Atrial Fibrillation Discuss types of anemia, causes, symptoms, and treatment options Submission Instructions: Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points. Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth. 

Week Two Discussion Board Discussion Question: Stress, illness, lifestyle challenges, chronic conditions, and mental illness all have an impact on our lives and the lives of our clients. How do therapies such as mind-body interventions (i.e., relaxation, meditation, biofeedback, and hypnotic therapy) play a role in both mental and physical recovery?  Class Activity: Time permitting, please log into at least one of the relaxation videos associated with this week's module.  Take a moment to sit in a comfortable chair, lay down, close your eyes, relax your muscles and listen to the music peacefully. Share with your colleagues, the impact or lack of significance, you had with this exercise.  Please remember to post your original discussion post with a minimum of 150 words, paying attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, citations, and references. BOTH LINKS TO VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzzrdGaqjkY&t=7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1RPi2MYptM&t=9s

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE FOLLOWING POST OF A CLASSMATE IN 100 WORDS:  Stress, illness, lifestyle challenges, chronic conditions, and mental illness can significantly impact our health and well being on a daily basis. There are therapy methods that help connect the mind and body to help aid in mental and physical recovery. Mind-body therapies such as meditation, relaxation, biofeedback, and hypnotherapy activate the relaxation response to counter the effects of stress (Micozzi MD PhD, Marc S., 2018) These modalities also reduce muscle tension, lower blood pressure, improve circulation, decrease pain perception, help regulate emotions, and change brain wave patterns to induce a deeper calm. Evidence suggests that mind-body practices help regulate emotions, build resilience, and support mental health such as depression and anxiety. Meditation specifically suggests alleviating anxiety, promoting a positive attitude, and improving immune response (Micozzi MD PhD, Marc S., 2018). Some of these therapies such as meditation directly target conditions like stress, anxiety, PTSD, and attention disorders. For example, mindfulness meditation has shown effectiveness comparable to medications and cognitive behavioral therapy for recurrent depression (Sharma & Rush, 2014). Mind-body strategies also empower psychological self-care and coping skills. These therapies also help patients with chronic diseases by addressing quality of life, mental health, and inflammation that impact disease progression (Bower et al., 2014). These approaches manage stress tied to illnesses like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis.  For this class activity, I listened to the relaxing music for stress relief, etc. I have recently started getting into meditation and working on relaxing for a full 10-20 minutes. I find that I am fidgety and have a hard time sitting and relaxing for that long but am getting better at it. When I sit, I move around and change positions a lot so it is taking a lot of discipline for me to stay still. This audio was very good for relaxing, when I know I'm deep in the meditation is when my facial and jaw muscle lose all their tension and completely relax, and my head/neck feels like it's floating, I almost have to remind myself to keep holding my head up. I really enjoy these exercises and hope to incorporate it more into my daily living.  References: Bower, J. E., Crosswell, A. D., Stanton, A. L., Crespi, C. M., Winston, D., Arevalo, J., Ma, J., Cole, S. W., & Ganz, P. A. (2014). Mindfulness meditation for younger breast cancer survivors: A randomized controlled trial. Cancer, 121(8), 1231–1240. https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.29194Links to an external site. Micozzi MD PhD, Marc S. (2018). Fundamentals of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine (6th ed.). Saunders. Sharma, M., & Rush, S. E. (2014). Mindfulness-based stress reduction as a stress management intervention for healthy individuals. Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 19(4), 271–286. https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587214543143Links to an external site.

Consumers think herbal preparations and medications are safe because of their association with nature. Many of these preparations are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. What precautions should you take regarding these supplements? Is it necessary to educate your patients regarding mixing medications and herbal preparations?  Please remember to post your original discussion post with a minimum of 150 words, paying attention to grammar, spelling, punctuation, citations, and references. 

   This area provides you with an opportunity to reflect on what you have learned, at this point of time, and what concepts you still need further exploration on. Submit your post and include a short summary of what you have learned (2-3 sentences) and 1 or 2 questions related to concepts that are still unclear, and answer 1 of the 3 questions with explanation and details. This checkpoint will also serve as a weekly attendance tracker. Please refer to the Community Café GuidelinesLinks to an external site. before completing this assignment. This week you will be reviewing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Post your answer to 1 of the 3 questions with explanation and details. Please follow the guidelines for participating in the Community Café.  How do vitamins contribute to our overall well-being and what are the potential consequences of vitamin deficiencies? What are your views on the efficacy of vitamin supplementation? Are there specific vitamins that have been shown to positively influence mental health?