question
Define “stress,” “stressor,” and give several examples of the three types of stress,. Explain what is meant by Holistic Health and summarize the various dimensions
of health Summarize the various sources of stress; then explain the three basic approaches to managing stress which will be utilized in this course
1.2 Discuss the various stress vulnerability factors; then complete The Tombstone Test
1.3 Explain the concept of homeostasis and the various physiological responses to stress Summarize the General Adaptation Syndrome and give an example of
Its application List and dispel the 5 myths about stress
Answer
1. Stress, Stressor, and Types of Stress
In psycho-physiology, stress is defined as a response to a demand that is placed upon you. It is a negative concept that can affect your body, your mind, and your behavior. It is caused by major life events such as illness, loss of a loved one, or life transitions; traumatic stress can be caused by any kind of abrupt and major disruption in your life such as a major accident, an assault, or a natural disaster; chronic stress is a type of stress that wears away at you day after day and year after year. It is different from acute stress, which has a quick onset and a short duration. Acute stress might be caused by preparing for a wedding, taking a final exam, or making a public speech. In the table below, think about some of the major changes that have occurred in your life. This list is called “change units” and was first published in 1967. The Social Readjustment Rating Scale, as it is called, assigns a number of change units to many life events. The higher the score, the more stressful the event is considered to be. This is a common way of determining life stress. For example, “death of a spouse” is considered the most stressful event and is assigned 100 life change units. On the other hand, “change in sleeping habits” is supposed to be the least stressful event but is still given 16 life change units. One approach to evaluating stress is to assess “life strain,” or the pressures and demands on an individual or group. The list includes pressures and demands from within and from others in the environment. And, the list of events includes positive and negative changes as well as chronic stressors. For example, children, marital disputes, registration, and money pressures are common “life strains”. The instrument is used by researchers and clinicians to help in the assessment of stress.
1.1 Definition of stress
Stress can be described as a reaction to a stressor. According to the United States National Institute of Mental Health (2019), stress is the body’s natural response to a difficult situation such as public speaking, a job interview, or an argument. Hans Selye, a renowned biological scientist, provides a more general definition of stress. He argues that stress is a condition of the body that makes the person feel challenged and unable to cope with the demands being made on them (Pettit, 2019). Selye’s definition allows for the possibility that a person might feel stressed even without a specific identifiable stressor. It is not just the immediate physical impacts of stress that cause problems for the body. Stress, in a wider sense, is viewed as the body’s response to a “physical, emotional, social, or intellectual challenge… that requires a response or change.” Stress, in Selye’s view, is the result of “natural drives and mechanisms that can help life to develop” (Pettit, 2019). Selye also argues that the effects of stress depend on what to whom, and when. Different people experience stress in different ways – what is useful to one person may, in fact, be harmful or damaging to another. In contrast, Bill Knaus and Albert Ellis argue that not all stress is bad. They point out that “optimal stress skews towards the center of the stress range” and whereas too little stress can lead to boredom and “depression anxiety and helplessness”, so can too much stress (Knaus and Ellis, 2007). The stress response can be divided into three key stages. Firstly comes the “alarm stage”, in which the body is responding to the initial exposure to a stressor. Secondly is the “resistance stage”, in which the body tries to “return to a state of normal functioning” and increase its capacity to respond to the stressor. Finally, there is the “exhaustion stage”. If the stressor remains present for a long period of time, the body’s resources can become depleted and the body experiences a kind of ‘breakdown’ as a result. This can have serious effects on both emotional and physical health (Ivancevich et al, 1987). Stress can become a problem when a person is unable to manage the demands being made and begins to feel like he or she is losing control over the situation. Stress differs from other states, such as fear or anxiety, in terms of format: stressors always have an identifiable cause whereas feelings of anxiety and fear can be much more complex and more difficult to pin down to a specific issue. The duration of the symptom is important as well – temporary exposure to a stressor can actually be beneficial to a person, improving motivation and one’s capacity to deal with the challenge. But where stress becomes prolonged or chronic, it can lead to a range of harmful effects on a person’s physical health and, in the longer term, mental health too. Alasdair A. Logie explains that “the chain of events set in place by acute and chronic stress can affect all systems of the body” and the body’s natural response to stress can be viewed as a trigger for many types of illness, from heart problems to inflammatory conditions. He points out that continuous production of increased levels of hormones such as cortisol may serve to hinder the body’s natural ability to stabilize and maintain homeostasis. As we shall see in following sections of the paper, stress has a pronounced impact on the human body and represents an area of particular interest in modern medical research and psychological investigation.
1.2 Definition of stressor
Stressors are events or conditions in your surroundings that may trigger stress. There are two types of stressors: external stressors, which are stressors that you’re exposed to in your life, and internal stressors, or stress that comes from within you. Work stress, interpersonal stress, and stress from being too busy are examples of external stressors. Exercise and poor nutrition are examples of internal stressors. A stressor may be a one-time or short-term occurrence, or it can be an occurrence that keeps happening over a long term. When something that is producing stress is removed, the stress resolves, and the body returns to its normal state. However, if a stressor continues to be present, the body continues to produce stress hormones and the body experiences a state of chronic stress. Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health problems. It has been shown to have an effect on a person’s immune system, which can make them more susceptible to infections. It can also have an effect on the cardiovascular and digestive systems. In fact, recent medical research has pinpointed chronic stress as a factor in the development of heart disease, a leading cause of death in the United States. Psychological research has found that those who have experienced chronic stress early in life, such as childhood neglect or abuse, show more fearful behaviors and have a reduced lifespan compared to physically abused children who did not experience what was defined as chronic stress. This shows how chronic stress can affect not only physical health but mental health and developmental stages of life as well. In order to manage stress more effectively, it is important to identify the causes of stress in our life. This is good knowledge to have because the conditions which cause stress in our lives are many, and each person reacts to stress in their own way. By identifying our causes of stress and understanding how stress affects us, we will be better prepared to deal with stress in a productive and healthy way.
1.3 Examples of physical stress
Many of us feel stress in some form on a daily basis. Physical stress is stress that is caused by a physical injury or trauma to the body. When the body is subjected to physical stress, it responds by going into a shock-like state. This means that the body starts to shut down certain systems in order to deal with the physical problem. An example of physical stress is when a person is in a car accident. The physical trauma of the impact causes the body to go into a state of shock and the adrenaline levels in the body will rise. This can result in pupils dilating, the heart beating faster, and the body preparing to fight potential threats, such as a fire, or to run away. Another example of physical stress is when you participate in a very physical sport, such as rugby. The body will come under physical duress in the form of impacts, knocks, bumps, and the overall strain placed on it by vigorous physical exercise. Regular hydration and fuel, such as food, are important. The body requires a careful balance of fluid and energy intake to keep the muscles and body well-nourished and functioning properly. Muscles require hydration in order to maintain their pliability and to prevent injuries, such as tears and strains. Furthermore, without an adequate supply of energy-giving nutrients, such as fats and glucose, the body’s systems, in particular the immune system, can start to weaken so that the body cannot defend itself against, for example, the effects of mental stresses. A final example of physical stress is during pregnancy. The body is placed under physical pressure as it attempts to adapt to accommodate a growing fetus. For example, the lower back is placed under additional strain as the weight of the baby pulls the mother’s body forward. This can cause a range of physical problems such as the restriction of blood vessels in the legs and the lumbar spine becoming exaggerated as the pelvis tilts anteriorly.
1.4 Examples of psychological stress
For instance, one recent study on generalized anxiety disorder discovered that the brains of those suffering from the disorder are unable to generate the appropriate emotional response to a given situation. The discovery, made by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Illinois at Chicago, was made by tracking brain activity in patients at one of the most well-known psychiatrists in the world and patients at UW Health, where one of the study’s authors works. Scientists found that the part of the brain which usually responds to an emotion-provoking event, the amygdala, was largely inactive in these patients. The amygdala is critical in generating and regulating the body’s “alarm response” or fight-or-flight response. The study used an experimental design. It is essential for experiments on anxiety and depression to be experimental, and a control group that was not suffering from generalized anxiety disorder or any other known disorders which could affect daily life was also monitored, in order to verify that the difference in brain activity was due to the presence of the disorder. As a result of the study, the lead author explained that it was concluded that the brain of a person with anxiety is ‘misinterpreting’ situations that are not dangerous and generating inappropriate responses. This is not just front-page news for the scientific community – discoveries such as this can have far-reaching effects, with treatment plans for mental disorders being reshaped by such significant neurobiological findings. However, the media portrayal of psychological disorders can often be less than complimentary; linking to the ‘Myth 3’ sections, a common assumption for people with these disorders is that they are experienced as a result of personal weakness or character flaws. Such widely held misinterpretations about everyday disorders can often bring about isolation and ridicule for those who have been diagnosed and a disregard for the seriousness of such conditions. His finding work can serve as an interesting demonstration of how unwarranted explanations can factor into someone’s mental health experience. “It is not a matter of ‘just being anxious’ and it is certainly not something that can be easily dismissed,” as lead author Jack Nitschke is quoted in the official report published by UIC today. So while the study offers a greater understanding of how an anxiety response actually originates in the body, an endeavor to promote that form of knowledge over the misconceptions like those in ‘Myth 3’ is still crucial for those struggling on a daily basis with mental illness and that the researcher’s insight may lead to advancements not only in the biological and neurological field, but also the attitudes and efficacy of psychiatry and associated therapies as well.
1.5 Examples of emotional stress
Whether it’s significant sadness, high levels of anger, an excessive fear or even just feeling constantly drained, emotional stress is a type of stress that’s very easily understood. We have all experienced the signs of emotional stress at some point in our lives. For example, when we are tired, close to our stress limitations, and dwelling on our problems, physical warning signs of emotional stress like a headache, upset stomach, back pain, and difficulty sleeping can appear. Mentally, we might feel anxious, irritable, or even depressed. This is because our body’s stress reaction helps feed off of and further perpetuate emotional stress, which can make us feel stuck in an unhealthy cycle. To help end that cycle, and better manage your emotional stress, it’s important to learn how to recognise the signs that you’re under stress and also what you can do to relieve that stress and avoid it in the long run. When you consider the following situations, you would be talking about emotional stress because you are dealing with the loss of something in the past. This could relate to the death of someone close to you, the end of a relationship or the loss of something that you feel you depended on or had high expectations for, like not getting a job you really wanted. Those can be referred to as agents of psychological and emotional stress – what caused the emotional stress as well as the pressure to the brain and the body. Residents who are confronted with increasing prices, political events and policies that make it hard for a large category of people, and even high school scholars who are under pressure to succeed all suffer from emotional stress subconsciously and appealing to. Such emotional stress can end in cases of chronic emotional stress and may lead to diverse health impacts. Just from these few instances of emotional stress, it is easy to see how people can be triggered by an emotional event and realise the way in which it manifests into various diseases. Every emotion has a particular different growth and mirroring effect in the cell structure of our body, as does emotional stress. It generates an environment for sickness and epidemic.
2. Holistic Health and Dimensions of Health
2.1 Explanation of holistic health
2.2 Summary of various dimensions of health
3. Sources of Stress
3.1 Overview of sources of stress
4. Approaches to Managing Stress
4.1 Introduction to managing stress
4.2 Explanation of the three basic approaches
5. Stress Vulnerability Factors and “The Tombstone Test”
5.1 Discussion of stress vulnerability factors
5.2 Completion of “The Tombstone Test”
6. Homeostasis and Physiological Responses to Stress
6.1 Explanation of homeostasis
6.2 Overview of physiological responses to stress
7. General Adaptation Syndrome and Application Example
7.1 Summary of General Adaptation Syndrome
7.2 Example of General Adaptation Syndrome application
8. Myths About Stress
8.1 List of 5 myths about stress
8.2 Dispelling the 5 myths about stress
The Rise of Social Media and its Impact on Information Systems
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The Rise of Social Media and its Impact on Information Systems: explore the rise of social media and its impact on information systems. discuss how social media has changed the way we share and consume information.
Answer
1. Introduction
The evolution and rise of social media has a cause and effect on the way that information is spread. The second section of my research paper will analyze the effects that the rise of social media has on the way information is spread. This is useful information for companies who wish to understand ways and methods for them to get information to potential consumers. This can also provide users who use the internet and various different website platforms a way to understand the changes and benefits that are caused by the changes in the way information is spread by social media. With such a large impact of the changes in the methods of information spreading, we need to understand the way that this information can be utilized by users in the ever-growing social media environment.
This research paper discusses how social media has become a part of our daily lives and how the rise of social media has led to changes in the way information is disseminated. Social media has come a long way. Prior to the internet, social media was discussed by researchers in newsgroups, online forums, and internet relay chats. An interesting form of social media that was discussed in the early stages of social media development was “Six Degrees”. Six Degrees was a form of social media that allowed users to create profiles and add friends. Similarities can be drawn to the Myspace of today. This online community was a way for users to experience an online social network. “Six Degrees” was an evolution in the way users of the internet could communicate with one another. This development has led to an increase in the amount of data that is becoming available to us. Because of the vast amounts of information that would become available, it became increasingly difficult to locate information that is relevant to us.
1.1 Evolution of Social Media
Social media has come a long way from the days of MySpace, which many considered the first popular social media website. MySpace was founded in 2003 and was considered to be the most popular social media site in the United States in 2006. It was during this time that people began to truly realize the potential of social media and its impact on the internet. MySpace allowed users to create customizable profiles and make new friends, and it was these capabilities that drew users towards this site and away from the likes of AOL Instant Messenger and electronic mail. Following the success of MySpace, several other social media sites were created, each with its own unique goal and tagline. Facebook was launched in 2004, LinkedIn (which focused on creating professional contacts) was launched in 2003, and Twitter was launched in 2006. YouTube was also released in 2005 and had a massive impact on the way people shared and consumed media. Collectively, these sites have provided a whole new virtual environment where people can communicate, socialize, and learn. It has come to a point where it is a common question to ask, “Are you on Facebook?” when meeting new people. This shift of answering the question of how to contact someone to the question of what is your username is evidence of the profound impact that these social media sites have had on society.
1.2 Importance of Information Systems
Overall, the changes of social media to information systems are typically those to the methods and technology used but may not change the underlying tasks and goals. Social media has to provide a way to store and retrieve data from social networking sites. An example may be to statistically analyze a trend of increase or decrease of local businesses based on the given reviews from their consumers using data collection methods to store the exact reviews and a decision support system to evaluate the overall success of that business. All these changes of information systems are used to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of a task for a minimal required input. If it is done right, they should lead to improvements in said tasks. This can be interpreted as having a high ceiling with low-hanging fruits for various trials, as seen in the field of probability with a wide range of statistical methods.
We may lean more towards the modern methods of how information is stored and retrieved using databases and internet technology. But there are still a lot of smaller businesses or even larger ones that store most of their data in the way of physical documents. Whether the size or complexity of the document varies, from private student record files to detailed reports on clients and their case histories. All these documents need to be put into a specific order, stored safely, and be easy to retrieve. This is where document management systems can be useful. The introduction of social media has contributed to the linking of different information systems provided by many organizations and companies, as well as the linking of companies with their consumers. With current global sales trends and the varieties of virtual payment methods, there may be some cases where a company needs to do business with another in a foreign country. This is where the use of electronic data interchange can come in. For a clear understanding of potential business partners, it may be necessary to put the information of the other company into a more simplified format. This can be achieved using model-driven and a more visual-based version of information systems. Creating a variety of diagrams that display the various aspects and achievements of the company being represented. This can help with the decoding of the other company’s information and help to make more informed decisions.
Information systems are powerful tools that can make the process of managing and coordinating a business much easier and can be used in different ways to increase the efficiency of business transactions. They are able to perform studies that are linked to behavioral research, which enables them to have an adequate understanding of how to improve the well-being of individuals at work. This, in turn, leads to improved productivity. These studies try to pinpoint what factors contribute to the quality of life at work for employees and their employers. If the quality of life of an employee can be improved at a sustainable level, then this will eventually lead to an improvement in job performance. Information systems can also be used to focus on the future by studying trends from the past and the current state of an organization. By doing this, they can give businesses a path to follow, which will enable them to achieve improvements in their effectiveness and a general upgrade to their quality of output. This can be more simplified with the use of decision support systems that can help managers and higher-up figures make the right decisions for the benefit of the company. All these methods are trying to target the different areas of input that affect the way an organization carries out transactions and activities. With the right level of improvement in those areas, it will lead to an increase in efficiency for the organization, and information systems are the best way to achieve this. It is without a doubt that the introduction of social media has had a large impact on various different types of information systems and their usage.
2. Social Media and Information Sharing
2.1 Changing Landscape of Information Sharing
2.2 Instantaneous Dissemination of News
2.3 Viral Spread of Information
3. Social Media and Information Consumption
3.1 Personalized Content Curation
3.2 Influence of Social Media on Consumer Behavior
3.3 Impact on Traditional Media Channels
4. Social Media and Information Systems Management
4.1 Challenges in Information Systems Management
4.2 Data Security and Privacy Concerns
4.3 Integration of Social Media into Information Systems
5. Social Media Analytics and Insights
5.1 Extracting Meaningful Insights from Social Media Data
5.2 Utilizing Social Media Analytics for Decision Making
5.3 Monitoring and Managing Online Reputation
6. Social Media and Collaboration in Information Systems
6.1 Enhancing Collaboration within Organizations
6.2 Crowdsourcing and Collective Intelligence
6.3 Social Media as a Communication Channel
7. Social Media and Business Opportunities
7.1 Leveraging Social Media for Marketing and Advertising
7.2 Influencer Marketing and Brand Advocacy
7.3 Social Commerce and E-Commerce Integration
8. Social Media and Information Systems Governance
8.1 Establishing Policies and Guidelines
8.2 Monitoring and Managing Social Media Usage
8.3 Ensuring Compliance and Ethical Practices
9. Conclusion
The Nurses Role in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Older Adults
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Describe and discuss the nurses role in health promotion and disease prevention in older adults. Share an example from your personal experience as a RN.
ANSWER
1. Introduction
In 2013, it was estimated that there were 44.7 million adults aged 65 and older in the United States. This age group represented 14.1% of the population. It is projected that by 2030, one in every five Americans will be older than 65. With such a large and growing number of older adults, it is important to bring attention to the health and well-being of this population. As people age, they face an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as hypertension, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. In addition to disease, older adults may experience cognitive decline, depression, anxiety, and various other mental health issues. Health promotion and disease prevention strategies can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life for older adults. This is especially true for those who are dealing with multiple chronic conditions and those who have diminished physical and mental function. With support from healthcare providers, older adults can take control of their own health and improve their quality of life. One group of healthcare providers that play a crucial role in promoting health and preventing diseases in this population is the nursing profession. The development of advanced practice roles, recognition of the nurse’s responsibility in this area, and an abundance of research in the field make it an exciting time for the nursing profession. This chapter explores the importance of health promotion and disease prevention for older adults, the various domains of assessment particular to this population, common health conditions, and the nurse’s role in promoting health and preventing disease. By providing a comprehensive review of the literature and citing evidence-based practice guidelines, as well as drawing from experience in geriatric clinical practice and as nurses with many years of experience in caring for older adults, I hope to impart valuable knowledge to the reader about the older adult population and the multitude of nursing strategies that can be employed to combat age-related health challenges.
1.1 Importance of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Older Adults
Firstly, we start to ponder why health promotion is important. According to the Ottawa Charter by the World Health Organization, health promotion is the process of enabling people to increase control over and improve their health. In other words, health promotion is not only the responsibility of the individual, but also the pursuit to resolve the health disparity and improving the quality of society in our future generation. In particular, older adults have unique health care needs and health promotion is vital in maintaining the quality of life. As people age, the risk of developing chronic and degenerative diseases and disorders also increase. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that chronic diseases and conditions such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and arthritis are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems in the US. It was estimated that half of the adults in the US suffer from at least one preventable chronic health condition. And USD$3.3 trillion out of $3.5 trillion in annual US health care…
1.2 Nurse’s Responsibility in Promoting Health and Preventing Disease
In 2010, the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) Future of Nursing report recommended that all nurses should be educated in health promotion and disease prevention. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the goal of health promotion is to “prevent disease, improve quality of life, and lengthen life.” Health promotion is a concept that is often defined differently by different nurses. However, in essence, health promotion is an “umbrella” under which a variety of strategies designed for well-being fall. Health promotion is a key part of the nurse’s role. The nurses have an important role to help the society prevent various diseases and improve the quality of life. According to the “Culture of Health” by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the nursing profession itself should “serve as an exemplar” of health promotion. However, health promotion is not just a new “buzz word” for nurses. When the nurses consider that health care dollars are becoming scarce and the incidence of chronic disease and illness is becoming a common trend, which is “prevention” becomes a very significant term for them. By educating the patients with the right information, they would be more prone to “avoid the illnesses”. Currently, many nurses in the acute and primary care settings receive training and continuing education in health promotion. For example, the Chronic Care Model, developed by Dr. Ed Wagner and Dr. David E. M. E. Solberg, lists health promotion, that includes three key elements: Support Self-Management, Decision Support and Delivery System Design. When applying the chronic care model to diabetes care, an organization might offer several programs such as a “meal planning seminar”, a “smoking cessation workshop”, and a “pedometer and walking program”. These programs could be very beneficial for the diabetes patients. There is a growing trend for organizations and corporations to offer employee wellness programs and “annual health risk assessments.” For example, Adventist Health in Roseville, California offers a variety of employee wellness services, including chronic disease management, exercise classes, and dietary counseling. This holistic approach serves to benefit both employees and the organization as a whole. And nurses today are not just limited in the hospital or community settings anymore in terms of health promotion. A grand locus of opportunities is now open for the nurses such as Ambulatory Care Centers, Physicians’ Offices, or Insurance Care Companies. The nurses should continue their existing career and applied experience via research or policy work and keep on educating and promoting the benefits of health promotion nationwide.
2. Understanding the Aging Process
2.1 Physiological Changes in Older Adults
2.2 Common Health Conditions in Older Adults
3. Assessing Health Needs of Older Adults
3.1 Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
3.2 Identifying Risk Factors for Disease
4. Developing Health Promotion Strategies
4.1 Educating Older Adults on Healthy Lifestyle Choices
4.2 Encouraging Regular Exercise and Physical Activity
4.3 Promoting Proper Nutrition and Hydration
5. Preventing Common Diseases in Older Adults
5.1 Immunizations and Vaccinations
5.2 Screening and Early Detection of Chronic Diseases
5.3 Managing Chronic Conditions to Prevent Complications
6. Promoting Mental Health and Well-being
6.1 Assessing Cognitive Function and Mental Health Status
6.2 Providing Emotional Support and Counseling
6.3 Facilitating Social Engagement and Activities
7. Collaboration and Advocacy in Health Promotion
7.1 Collaborating with Interdisciplinary Healthcare Team
7.2 Advocating for Policies and Programs Beneficial to Older Adults
7.3 Promoting Age-Friendly Environments
8. Personal Experience as a Registered Nurse
8.1 Example of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Older Adults
8.2 Impact of Nursing Interventions on Older Adults’ Health
9. Conclusion
9.1 Importance of the Nurse’s Role in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
9.2 Ensuring Quality of Life for Older Adults
The Importance of Data Security in Information Systems
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The Importance of Data Security in Information Systems: highlight the importance of data security in information systems. Discuss the different types of data security threats and how to mitigate them.
ANSWER
1. Introduction
Given these issues, it is necessary to have a clearer understanding of data security and measures that can improve it. These concepts are not only important for computer scientists but a wide range of IT professionals. It is thus appropriate to provide an analysis of the data security area that focuses on concepts and problems rather than delving into technical detail.
In a related matter, the health information of individuals is now being stored and transferred electronically between health providers using an electronic health record (EHR). The sharing of this information has enormous benefits to patient care, and it can also be lifesaving in emergency situations. Yet these systems also bring new challenges for data security and the potential for breaches in patient confidentiality.
We cannot discuss data security and its importance to any given organization without also discussing the implications of data security in national and global systems. The events of September 11, 2001, and more recently, the Madrid and London bombings have led to increased requirements for intelligence and data sharing between government agencies. While this has clear benefits in crime prevention and national security, it does raise very serious issues about data security and the implications of unauthorized access.
Data security is a serious issue for many organizations these days. Unauthorized access to data can lead to serious financial losses and can damage an organization’s reputation. With the increasing reliance on data systems to store and retrieve information for decision support, the security of data has become more and more critical.
1.1. Definition of data security
The meaning of ‘data security’ is defending digital information, in opposition to data defense being the protection of data to make sure that it is not modified. Data security is designed to invoke certain aspects of data’s integrity – this meaning its accuracy and consistency, its confidentiality – meaning that only those who are authorized can access it or know it exists, and its availability meaning that the data can be accessed by those who need it. Confidentiality is preserved through the use of encryption preventing unauthorized users or viewers from interpreting the data. Integrity is closely related to confidentiality in its requirement that data is free from unauthorized alteration or destruction. As integrity relates to availability a date that cannot be accessed does not have integrity and thus timely and authorized access is also a necessity of secure data. This classification for aspects of data security provides a useful approach when considering how to defend data. We can decode that throughout the primary role of data security is to deny the access of unauthorized users to the data in question, this denial taking place through a variety of methods involving technology and procedural work. This is quite a basic way of viewing the intention of data security and the value of data ranging from person to person and organization to organization means that different data will have different requirements for the level security it needs. From simple features such as passwords on files for home users to complex and specific security measures in use for large organizations these methods are essential in denying access to data to those who should not have access to it. The next stage in data security’s main intention is the maintenance of said access denial, this is not enough to simply deny access on a one of basis someone failing to access data that they should not be able to is an occurrence that happens at all levels and the more damaging unauthorized data access is often occurrence that user will try repeatedly try to achieve. This requires the maintenance of an access denial stance and the prevention of unauthorized data access or in the recent examples of data security theory and build data recovery. The recovery of data that has been lost or compromised is an essential aspect of the availability importance of data today and the prevention of repeat data loss or compromise is the best way to maintain the state of data. Though not all data recovery is an act trying to recover data lost through being denied access, sometimes an incorrect alteration of data can cause integrity loss and in some cases attempts to alter or destroy data are the cause of why the data has been accessed in the first place.
1.2. Significance of data security in information systems
With such high stakes, it is clear that data security is crucial. Yet data and systems security is under constant threat from a wide variety of sources: internal and external, intentional and accidental. You mention intentional destruction and release of data is a constant and increasing threat. The recent huge growth in the use of the internet and mobile computing has led to a rise in security incidents and breaches from sources such as denial of service, viruses, and theft or interception of data in transmission. In the modern global environment, the value and vulnerability of organisational data means that it is a target as never before and the threats will continue to increase. This is certainly a case where the best form of defence is attack, and with security incidents becoming almost inevitable, there must be plans and resources for damage limitation and quick recovery.
Lost information can result in direct financial losses, but also in long-term competitive damage. The less tangible costs include lost productivity and goodwill, possible legal liabilities, and erosion of customer and shareholder confidence. In extreme cases, loss of data can lead to complete failure of the organisation. For example, a recent survey of UK companies revealed that 57% suffered from data loss sufficient to affect their business, and that of these, 43% never recover and 29% close down within 2 years. Similar figures have been reported in the USA.
1.3. Purpose of the essay
The purpose of this particular essay is to discuss the importance of data security in information systems. In doing so, a deeper understanding of the risks and solutions will be elaborated. The main focus will be on the threats to information systems, the impacts if security is compromised and what can be done to heighten security. This would explain why data security is of such importance when speaking of information systems, and seek to persuade the reader to believe the same. This is an important matter in the world we live in, as the technology age is upon us. More and more of our daily tasks are being simplified by information systems of all forms, and it is crucial to be aware of the vulnerabilities to these systems and how to protect the information within them. Failure to do so will result in far too many negative consequences, and by raising awareness of these issues we can go some way to preventing them.
2. Types of Data Security Threats
2.1. Malware attacks
2.2. Phishing and social engineering
2.3. Insider threats
2.4. Physical theft and loss
2.5. Data breaches
3. Mitigating Data Security Threats
3.1. Implementing strong access controls
3.2. Regularly updating and patching software
3.3. Conducting employee training and awareness programs
3.4. Encrypting sensitive data
3.5. Backing up data
4. Importance of Data Security Policies
4.1. Establishing data security policies and procedures
4.2. Enforcing data classification and handling guidelines
4.3. Monitoring and auditing data access
4.4. Incident response and recovery plans
4.5. Continuous improvement and adaptation of policies
5. Data Privacy Regulations and Compliance
5.1. Overview of data privacy regulations
5.2. Impact of non-compliance
5.3. Steps to ensure compliance
5.4. Data protection officer role
5.5. International data transfer considerations
6. Emerging Trends in Data Security
6.1. Artificial intelligence and machine learning in data security
6.2. Blockchain technology for enhanced data security
6.3. Internet of Things (IoT) and data security challenges
6.4. Cloud computing and data security considerations
6.5. Biometric authentication and data protection
7. Conclusion
7.1. Recap of the importance of data security in information systems
7.2. Call to action for organizations to prioritize data security
7.3. Final thoughts on the topic
The Importance of Agile Marketing in Health Care
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Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
What is the importance of agile marketing in health care?
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forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2018/02/27/how-marketing-will-play-a-critical-role-in-the-american-health-care-system/?sh=29d289f423d6
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1. Introduction
As we have already begun to understand, the number of settings where patients can be informed of certain medical issues is almost endless. Throughout this research, a plan was developed and executed to test how effective agile marketing would be in the prevention of a common health issue. The plan involved four steps. The first step was to define the issue, what the implications were of the issue, and how to prevent it. The second step was to provide the defined information to patients using different resources and measure the impact of how well the information was retained. The third step was to compare the information retention rates to that of a control group, and the final step was to use the feedback from the compare and contrast results to define a best practice to be used in informing patients on any health issue at the specific setting chosen. Step one involves a great deal of preliminary research on the health issue and the target population. This is where the agile marketing process begins to take place. With the defined information needing to be translated to the public, a manageable complex plan using the resources available will need to be developed. This process can be done over and over until the research team feels that the target population will fully understand the health issue and preventive measures. After the plan is created and the information is translated to the public, the compare and contrast of information retention mentioned in step three will help identify if the plan was consistently and effectively used. And finally, with the feedback of the compare and contrast, a best practice can be defined to inform patients on any health issue at the setting in the future.
Agile marketing is a unique methodology that enables marketers to effectively manage complex projects. In the healthcare industry, this methodology can be useful when interacting with consumers or when seeking to inform the public of a concerning new health ailment. This essay discusses the use of agile marketing in healthcare, mainly in hospitals and specialist care organizations, to test the effectiveness of informing patients on preventive health measures. The healthcare industry settings that were examined in this research were effective in allowing patients to be informed about potential health issues and how to prevent them. This research allows the reader to understand how agile marketing can be used in healthcare settings and the effects of how patients will interpret the information given to them.
1.1. Definition of Agile Marketing
Agile marketing refers to a marketing strategy that involves an iterative and incremental approach to marketing. It is an approach that is used mainly in software development to help companies respond to unpredictability. This method emphasizes creating small projects that generate small but positive results. The main theory behind the Agile method is to focus on improvement for the team and customer and constantly evaluate if those changes are going in the right direction. There are many types of Agile marketing, but in all of the types of Agile marketing, the goal is to be able to change the direction of a campaign, product, or entire company on a dime. Agile marketing may use this change of direction to their advantage for their customer and increase value in the current product. An important part of Agile marketing is to know the difference between effectiveness and efficiency. In traditional marketing, there is a focus on doing things right, but in Agile marketing, there is a focus on doing the right things, and part of that is knowing the productivity of marketing operations. In the current state of Agile marketing, the focus is mainly knowledge about the customer and team collaboration, and the future state is customer and competitor focus, and the internet as the biggest turn is when the company has drawn significant results.
1.2. Overview of Health Care Industry
The health care industry is a vast, global, and growing industry. It is a field that affects everyone, no matter what race, culture, or nation in which they reside. In the year 2000, the world spent $3.4 trillion on health care, which averages out to $582 for each of the 6 billion people on the planet. Projections place this figure at 8.7 trillion by 2020. The health care industry is a field that will continue to grow in parallel with population growth. Furthermore, it is an industry with a vast number of challenges to address, and the experience and expertise of many other industries. Thus, it can be said that the health care industry has never had more importance than it does today.
The health care industry is, without a doubt, the most important sector in the world today. It is the one industry tasked with providing and improving the health of the people. Primarily, the health care industry is involved in the treatment and prevention of disease. It is comprised of many sectors and is a very complex sector in countries around the world. The overall health of the nation is determined by the performance of the health care industry. Therefore, any efficiencies and improvements made in the health care sector will have an overall positive impact on the nation.
2. Benefits of Agile Marketing in Health Care
2.1. Increased Flexibility and Adaptability
2.2. Enhanced Patient Engagement
2.3. Improved Time to Market for New Services
3. Implementing Agile Marketing in Health Care
3.1. Establishing Cross-Functional Teams
3.2. Utilizing Data-Driven Decision Making
3.3. Embracing Continuous Improvement
4. Challenges of Agile Marketing in Health Care
4.1. Regulatory and Compliance Considerations
4.2. Balancing Speed and Quality of Care
4.3. Overcoming Resistance to Change
5. Case Studies: Successful Agile Marketing in Health Care
5.1. Hospital A: Improving Patient Satisfaction Scores
5.2. Clinic B: Launching a Telemedicine Program
5.3. Pharmaceutical Company C: Agile Product Development
6. Future Trends in Agile Marketing for Health Care
6.1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications
6.2. Personalized Medicine and Targeted Marketing
6.3. Integration of Agile Marketing with Patient Electronic Health Records
7. Conclusion
The Impact of Information Systems on Society
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The Role of Information Systems in Society: This essay would explore the broader impact of information systems on society. You could discuss how information systems have changed the way we communicate, learn, and work.
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1. Introduction
Information technology has hit society full force. No longer are corporations in the business of providing a product or service, they are now in the business of providing information. The latest and greatest information provides a competitive edge, and therefore greatly impacts the way business is done. Electronic storage of information has become the norm, and with this, information systems are born. The backbone of information systems is the concept of data. Data is a collection of raw, unstructured facts with little or no defined relationship to a given context. Capturing data is an easy task, but capturing the right data is a difficult task. Data technology is an industry that is skyrocketing. It is the skills that surround the capture, retention, use, and management of data. Data technology has a direct correlation on the effectiveness of information systems. Capturing the right data is a critical success factor. For example, it is not the consumers’ up-to-date weather conditions, but rather the airlines needing to know the weather conditions at an airport in which they have a flight scheduled. Data needs vary between organizations, and spending money on the capture of the right data can reap large rewards. With the right data in hand, it is then possible to manipulate the data to produce information. This involves the use of analytical models and query languages to assist in decision support. This is essentially using the information systems knowledge to automate a decision that would be made. Information produced from the right data can greatly influence an organization’s actions.
1.1 Definition of Information Systems
An information system “collects, processes, stores, analyses, and disseminates information for a specific purpose” (Laudon and Laudon, 1991:10). This in itself is quite a broad definition and there are many examples to try and also define what an information system is. Examples of information systems used are highly diverse ranging from very technical scientific systems using computing, sensors and networking, to more straightforward file-based systems. Intelligence systems are used by organizations to collect information for some purpose and to make the information easily accessible. An example of an information system that is widely used in today’s organizations can be a good old file hierarchy that is used in Windows. The system arranges documents stored on the disk by allowing the user to group files into a hierarchy of directories and sub-directories and also allows documents to be retrieved by saving the path name. Finally, there are the compute and automation systems. These systems are more complex and involve a greater degree of computing. An example of a compute system would be something like a complex database system with fire application to automate the generation of purchase orders.
Information systems can be looked at in a few ways ranging from their use, benefits and overall purpose. A great case can be made that they have become so intertwined with what we do that they have become a fundamental tool in the success and survival of organizations. The following will examine what an information system is, and the usefulness and functionality of this system in the modern business world. In doing so we will find out why information systems are so important to the operation and success of today’s organizations.
1.2 Importance of Information Systems in Society
The main reason why information systems are so important in the world of business today is because they provide a method for businesses to effectively use the information they gather. The general convenience and effectiveness of information systems is the key point on what really makes them important to businesses, as it’s a known fact that without them, the information gathered can only be of use to a certain extent, and in some cases not at all. An example of this would be from a previous personal experience working within an organization possessing somewhat of an information system based on an inventory management system. A manual method of data entry was mainly used, which the information gathered could only provide knowledge of what stock they had, and no indications of sales trends on certain products, or whether certain products were providing more revenue than others. Today, this organization still exists and has since implemented a more effective information system that would allow them to gather information and fully utilize it with an ongoing trend of data entry, providing greater success in the future from the conclusions that will be drawn from the information gathered today.
The importance of information systems in the world of business is a very essential part as well as a key player on whether organizations will be successful in their business ventures or not. For smaller businesses, the emphasis on more tactical systems, such as inventory control or systems for processing transactions, is a very high priority, which without, their business could take a turn for the worse. For larger organizations, the focus on more strategic information systems would be more geared towards a fully fledged system that can provide a series of information and an in-depth analysis of the information gathered. This is why no matter what kind of system an organization specifically wants to design and implement, the emphasis on the importance of information systems is essential in today’s business world.
2. Communication
2.1 Evolution of Communication through Information Systems
2.2 Role of Information Systems in Social Media
2.3 Impact of Information Systems on Global Connectivity
3. Learning
3.1 Transformation of Education with Information Systems
3.2 Online Learning Platforms and Information Systems
3.3 Access to Information and Knowledge
3.4 Gamification and Information Systems in Education
4. Work
4.1 Automation and Efficiency in the Workplace
4.2 Collaboration and Information Systems
4.3 Remote Work and Information Systems
4.4 Data Analysis and Decision Making in Business
5. Privacy and Security
5.1 Challenges of Information Systems in Privacy Protection
5.2 Cybersecurity and Information Systems
5.3 Ethical Considerations in Information Systems
6. Conclusion
6.1 Recap of the Impact of Information Systems on Society
6.2 Future Trends and Implications
The Impact of Information Systems on Business
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The Impact of Information Systems on Business: This essay will examine how information systems have transformed how businesses operate. You could discuss how information systems have improved efficiency, productivity, and decision-making.
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1. Introduction
An information system (IS) is an arrangement of data, processes, people, and information technology that interact to collect, process, store, and provide as output the information needed to support an organization. They help business operations and decision-making by providing the right information and it is long-lasting. “Information Systems are combinations of hardware, software, and telecommunications networks that people build and use to collect, create, and distribute useful data” (www.informationsystems.co.uk, 2010). So IS is the integration of data and technology to support the operation and management of an organization. IS has the power to change businesses and markets, it can change the way a company does business, and it can enable new ways of conducting business in the global marketplace. The innovations of IS can change the basis of competition in an industry. Businesses can use IS to make differentiation of their products; it can provide a business with a strategic advantage and an edge over the competition. New companies can use IS to enter the market, without ever having to set up a physical shop front. These days it is imperative that a business institutes some form of IS to be successful in the current global marketplace. Failure to do so can result in a loss of custom or the company will not be able to survive in today’s demanding task-oriented society. This essay will examine the impact of IS on businesses and the requirement for businesses to keep up to date with IS in today’s fast-moving and ever-changing world.
1.1. Definition of Information Systems
Now let us see the conclusive and the most common definition provided by various authors and scholars. The information system is an integrated set of components for collecting, storing, and processing data and for providing information, knowledge, and digital products. The information system is not necessarily a data-processing computer system. Moreover, it is a system which, as well as computer hardware and software, includes manual and non-automated systems such as a system and a programmer who is a and the people who maintain and install the computer. This definition was published in a journal called Decision Support Systems and was based on a Delphi study of IS academics.
An information system is considered a sociotechnical subsystem in which it is composed of some combination of the four elements in the social system of an organization: the technical system, an interface between the two systems, and the processes for the implementation of a new system. Through this it is hoped that the systems will make some impact on the performance of the organization in a way that is more than incremental and it will inevitably change the system that it seeks to influence. However, as the term information system is often used as a more general term to describe systems with a heavy data and data processing emphasis, some researchers prefer to label the study of system data and data processing change as opposed to change in the organization itself as the study of an information system and system which studies only those information systems which make an impact on the organization are sometimes referred to the systems and management sciences. This poses a difficulty of terminology for students wishing to orientate themselves within the study as there is concept of information system is a broad one and it is often difficult to know to which specific concepts or terms refer.
The information system, which forms the subject of this report, serves to provide those people, whether they be effective executives or academic researchers, who do not necessarily understand the nature of the concept with an opportunity to see the relevance of the concept to organizational and decision-making theory and how the concept can be made operational for purposes of empirical research. An information system is the field that is concerned with the utilization of information technology and software tools to assist the decision-making of management and its workers within an organization. The area is the subject of much theoretical debate as to whether the concept of an information system is academic, a figment of the imagination of consultancy marketers, or a reality in which managers and organizations have to exist. At the same time, and largely because of the preceding claim that the concept of an information system is relevant to organizational and decision-making theory, many academic disciplines carried on the concept in a variety of research activities all of which are relevant to the study of an information system but which, taken together, constitute an amorphous body of work which is difficult to define. And which sometimes appears to be tangential to the “real” world of organizations and data processing.
1.2. Importance of Information Systems in Business
This changing environment has a profound impact on the way business is conducted, and organizations need to use this to their advantage to keep up with the fast pace of changes in their environment. The competitive global economy is a recent phenomenon that has had an impact on the way modern organizations conduct business. The modern global information/knowledge-based economy represents new ways of conducting and competing in business. It is well known that national economies have greatly benefited from IT development and new infrastructure, which has resulted in new jobs and industries. However, it also represents a challenging environment for organizations to maintain their operations in the new global sectors. Modern organizations must use information systems throughout every aspect of the business (from HR to production and marketing) to have a chance of succeeding and remaining competitive in the new global environment.
Without information about the effects new information technologies can have on an organization, it can be difficult to justify the cost (Laudon and Laudon, 1991). This is the essence of the explanation of the importance of information systems in business. The authors believe that the modern environment of IT has a great ability to change certain aspects of organizations. They note that modern IT is very powerful and can if used correctly, change organizations by its impact on efficiency and effectiveness. They argue that the recent development of IT is a result of a shift towards an information/knowledge-based economy, and this can change modes of access and use of information for people and society.
1.3. Overview of the Essay
The essay consists of a small study on the information system and its impact on the organization and its stability in the market. An information system is a system that combines data processing, reporting, and inquiry and is considered as the heart of the organization. Technology is quickly changing and affecting the way markets work and how business is done in today’s society. It not only has a strong influence on the way the global economy works but also on individual and organizational levels and on the markets in which they operate. The increased velocity of technology has a lot to do with how information has an impact in today’s society. And the increased velocity of technology has created an information revolution that has an effect on the world economy (Data Monitor, 2001). Information technology is a very important and intelligent asset to keep organizations involved in the global market. In order for small businesses to succeed and obtain a competitive edge, they must engage in some sort of IS/IT. Whether it is automating internal processes or creating a website to reach a broader market, information technology is an efficient resource to keep a company well-informed and well ahead of its competition. Small organizations can utilize the available technology to continue operating even being very small; a well-automated home business can have an international impact. An enormous example is businesses involving e-commerce. The internet is the most efficient way to do business on a global level; using the internet is a cheap way to promote globalization for a small business. Large organizations are more obligated to use information systems due to the increasing velocity of technology and the challenges of a global marketplace to get the most efficient and effective information. Technology can benefit these large organizations in many ways; it can increase the efficiency of business processes, decision making, and work group collaboration. It paves the way for management and executives, making it easier to access unstructured information and have it presented in an easy, simple manner. It can be an intelligent way to make a quick and precise decision. Technology nowadays has the ability to automate complex tasks, so that they can be done quicker with no human error. Large organizations can create software agents that will continuously scan the environment and provide it with the information when a specific task has been completed by acting like an artificial intelligence. In today’s society, it is known that people are working harder and longer, technology can make work an easier and less stressful task and with the information revolution showing no signs of changing its course, information technology is something that will be here for a very long time.
2. Efficiency Improvement
2.1. Automation of Processes
2.2. Streamlining Workflows
2.3. Reduction of Manual Errors
3. Productivity Enhancement
3.1. Real-Time Data Access
3.2. Collaboration and Communication Tools
3.3. Integration of Business Functions
3.4. Task Management and Prioritization
4. Decision-Making Support
4.1. Data Analysis and Reporting
4.2. Predictive Analytics
4.3. Business Intelligence Systems
5. Security and Risk Management
5.1. Data Protection Measures
5.2. Cybersecurity Strategies
5.3. Disaster Recovery Planning
6. Customer Relationship Management
6.1. Customer Data Management
6.2. Personalized Marketing Strategies
6.3. Enhanced Customer Service
7. Supply Chain Optimization
7.1. Inventory Management Systems
7.2. Demand Forecasting
7.3. Logistics and Distribution
8. Globalization and Market Expansion
8.1. E-commerce and Online Marketplaces
8.2. Virtual Collaboration Tools
8.3. International Business Operations
9. Conclusion
9.1. Summary of the Impact of Information Systems
9.2. Future Trends and Challenges
The Ethical Issues of Information Systems
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The Ethical Issues of Information Systems: Examine the ethical considerations associated with information systems. Discuss data privacy, security, and intellectual property issues.
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1. Introduction
If executives and their corporate culture have a strong propensity to act unethically, no device or code of conduct will stop them. Even the most comprehensively conceived legislation or code can do no more than prohibit or make mandatory certain behaviors, and it is always possible to circumvent them. However, this work is aimed at at least making organizations more aware of the ethical import of their actions, and more committed to public scrutiny and debate about whether their behaviors are defensible. The assumption is that managers will generally wish to do what is right, and will be willing to expend some effort to analyze the effects of their decisions on stakeholders. The problem is that this may be a will o’ the wisp; still, it is the condition under which any ethical analysis would have some hope of affecting decisions. The specific context for our work is the affected decisions in information systems development and operation. Here again, it is unrealistic to hope that these decisions will be guided by explicit ethical analysis. Usually, they are taken under tight budget constraints and time pressures, and the only rule is expediency. This is a recipe for decisions made in a fog of half truths, misinformation, and hidden agendasdecisions that are simultaneously the most ethically fraught, because of their great potential impact, and the least likely to be subjected to ethical scrutiny. However, it is precisely the potential of information technology for altering what we are able to do, and the relativity of these alterations to old modes of behavior that makes assessment of the impacts the decisions most urgent. And while we have no illusions about altering the prevailing mode of decision making, at a minimum we hope to sensitize trainees to the ethical import of their decisions.
1.1 Importance of Ethical Considerations
It divides the technology into three categories and investigates what information technology adds to the ethical analysis of these categories. The analysis of the first category, the internally neutral technology, leads to the conclusion that IT adds a new phase to the prevailing mode of moral reasoning. This new phase is characterized by a displacement of the subject of an action. In using conventional methods of moral reasoning to determine how to shift information from one place to another, people have simply been comparing the probable results of alternative actions upon themselves, or a client, or someone else on whose behalf they were acting. Now, with the automation of information processing, the persons who program the machines and the persons who benefit or suffer from the resulting action can be different from those who had been the original participants in conventional action. A new moral question then becomes, whether an action to secure a certain result at a long distance through a computer is the same as the earlier familiar action that achieved the result more directly. The likely answer is that there has been a change in rules permissibility with respect to that result, but to determine this and its implications will require a whole new study in casuistry. Concerning the second category to which Categorical Imperative admits only hypothetical imperatives, IT brings to light many actions which were not seen as attempts to achieve some result, but are now seen as data transmissions to change a record, and which the persons involved would not have carried out had they known that the action can be more easily and securely done at a later time. IT thus creates a new precariousness and self-referential time consumingness some actions. The analysis of the third category, morally loaded action, shows that IT places a great deal of power into the hands of those who can access specific data and programmes enabling them to make a certain action. Whether access will be in a world networked databases or by a more direct lateral entry, it will become apparent that this information access is a kind of power, i.e. ability to secure a desired result and will lead to considering an information act as a means to an end. The possibility of doing a cost efficient simulation of various acts and their probable results will bring Utilitarian calculation, while some trying to prevent the act will take the simulated results as predictions and given to last to changing said probability, there will be a whole new mode of moral reasoning for the foregoing years inaugurated by these acts and simulation. All in all, the above analysis shows that IT is a great blooming for ethicists and would be moral men who are now and will be able to study great deeds and misdeeds information age and teach conduct which before now, as mentioned above, has simply been displaced. For at this time there is no society or corporation which cannot act as a hypothetical entity, and time when IT has finished automating both public and private record, there shall be no data acts which are not as if real.
1.2 Scope of the Work
IS has been used to automate many of the routine transactions in various businesses. These transactions have to be executed repeatedly, and every time exactly the same way, or the results will be regarded as a failure. The better a job is suited to automation, the more rapidly it is likely to be automated. This has been the case in areas with high volume repetitive transaction processing such as banking and insurance. The method is to special-purpose a software and a database of the relevant information to the transactions and then incrementally refine the system and incrementally automate aspects of more complex decision making. Japan and the United States are the leading nations in IS automation. High wage nations may find it difficult to retain and outsource or automate business processes that have become commoditized. This may have long-term implications for the competitiveness of these nations. Automation is a double-sided sword. While on one hand, it will free human workers from having to do certain tasks, on the other hand, it will make their work less skilled and more vulnerable to being phased out. This is particularly true in the case of certain management decision making that can be partly automated by Artificial Intelligence and Expert systems. It has been alleged that in some industries, technology has been adopted that particularly is aimed at small-scale automation for the purpose of putting people out of work and replacing them with machines. This point is known as Technology Harms Workers and is one of the seven key topics in assessing the social and ethical impact of automation.
2. Data Privacy Issues
2.1 Collection and Use of Personal Data
2.2 Consent and Opt-Out Options
2.3 Data Breaches and Security Measures
3. Security Concerns
3.1 Cybersecurity Threats
3.2 Protecting Sensitive Information
3.3 Authentication and Access Controls
3.4 Encryption and Data Protection
4. Intellectual Property Challenges
4.1 Copyright Infringement
4.2 Plagiarism and Attribution
4.3 Fair Use and Creative Commons
5. Ethical Decision-Making in Information Systems
5.1 Ethical Theories and Frameworks
5.2 Balancing Stakeholder Interests
5.3 Ethical Leadership and Corporate Responsibility
6. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
6.1 Laws and Regulations Related to Information Systems
6.2 Compliance Challenges and Strategies
6.3 Impact of International Laws on Information Systems
7. Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
7.1 Bias and Discrimination in AI Systems
7.2 Transparency and Explainability in AI Algorithms
7.3 Accountability and Responsibility in AI Development
8. Ethical Issues in Big Data Analytics
8.1 Privacy Implications of Big Data Collection
8.2 Ethical Use of Predictive Analytics
8.3 Social and Ethical Consequences of Data Analysis
9. Ethical Considerations in Social Media and Online Platforms
9.1 Privacy Settings and User Control
9.2 Online Harassment and Cyberbullying
9.3 Manipulation of User Data and Behavioral Advertising
10. Ethical Challenges in Cloud Computing
10.1 Data Security and Protection in the Cloud
10.2 Vendor Lock-In and Data Ownership
10.3 Ethical Use of Cloud Resources
The Benefits of Understanding and Using Statistics in Nursing Practice
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Discussion Statistical tools are used in our everyday lives. Discuss how understanding and using statistics can be beneficial to nursing practice. 2 scholar resources no plagiarism
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1. Introduction
Progress has been made in changing the kind of statistical output that is now available to the nursing community, such as new validated indices that can be used to measure morbidity more effectively and are more likely to be suited for the needs of a particular setting, electronic medical records becoming widely used and enabling the nurse to data mine for formal audit projects, new systems like “Early Warning Scores” that have been developed through statistical methodologies to enable better patient assessment and closer monitoring of dynamic clinical changes, and the continuous development of telemedicine which entails the remote monitoring of vital signs, such as oxygen saturations and pulse, and the application of statistical modeling to predict health care needs and pathology changes. Overtime nurses benefit most from the use of statistics by engaging in the intellectual and professional challenges created by an evidence-based approach to patient care, and by understanding the continuing evolution of both the technological and organic elements of the science of nursing. By moving closer towards an environment where clinical data is being used to create personalized health care pathways, nurses will fulfill the purpose and potential of their skills and so attract respect and remuneration appropriate to the generation and interpretation of sophisticated health care knowledge.
Modern health care is driven by data. By collecting and analyzing data from tests and procedures, and by using that data to develop new methods of care, medical research and practice are becoming more efficient and effective all the time. However, the sheer scope and magnitude of the medical data that needs to be analyzed on a daily basis makes health care a natural home for statistical analysis. Yet modern health care still has an output-based approach that reflects a traditional lack of data to drive the development of nursing as a self-determining profession. The evidence base for contemporary health care practices that nurses would wish to provide is only viable and persuasive if it is recognized that that data is meaningfully interpreted and acted upon. For evidence-based practice to evolve, it is essential that the legal and ethical issues surrounding the use and application of statistics are appreciated by professionals. This is underpinned by the requirement that nurses and midwives should provide care and treatment based on the best available evidence or best practice, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code advises that personal and professional development is informed by reflection, practice, and study. Also, accountability is a key aspect of the NMC Code and involves the need for nurses and midwives to be answerable for their actions and to make others aware of any decisions they have made.
In nursing practice, accurate and reliable data is the key to good patient care. The routine use of statistical methods helps nurses advance in the knowledge of conditions that affect patients and the care that is most effective. Statistics have a distinct place in nursing science; they are used as a method to understand the importance of evidence in practice and to measure the performance of an intervention by using appropriate data. The purpose of this discussion is to define the term “statistics”, provide a rationale for the importance and emphasis placed on the use of statistics in nursing science, and describe the meaning and relevance of selected key statistical methods used in the appraisal of evidence in practice.
1.1 Importance of Statistics in Nursing Practice
In nursing, statistics are used daily to help monitor the progress of patients and to improve their outcome. Many sophisticated tests and procedures have become common in medical care and nursing practice, and these rely on the use of statistics. As healthcare and nursing move further into a digital age, with electronic patient records and large research projects, the habits of the past of not analyzing data fully can no longer be tolerated. Statistics help to allay the natural uncertainties of the human mind and the human body. Many treatments for common diseases have a wide variety of options and outcomes, and it is often impossible to know which will be the best. By using statistics to compare different treatments, it helps realize which is the most effective. Also, statistics will be used to drive changes in patient care using data mining to help identify areas of focus in improving quality of treatment and prophylaxis and by compiling evidence for audits or revalidation. Some nursing staff currently may be involved in such projects as a part of clinical proficiency, but the requirement may soon shift to address minimum statistical abilities. This shows how integral statistics are increasingly becoming to modern nursing practice. However, it is recognized that there is still a need for great cultural and perceptual change in nursing practice. Statistics can be seen to have an intellectual edge over qualitative research. It can also be seen as unnecessary rigor. The culture among certain parts of the nursing peerage (and patients group) may be seen that statistics are cold and heartless and that nursing is about providing holistic care which does not require analysis. These are the methods and attitudes that must be tackled in order to improve nursing care in the present and the future. Residents and colleagues should respect that “real” evidence – not just cases and stories – should be used to help inform and develop nursing practice. Modern nursing is exciting and rewarding because it is a constantly changing and dynamic field. However, change is only successful and efficiency is only increased when such changes are based on an informed and impartial analysis of evidence. It should be the aim of every modern practicing nurse to be up to date and informed about the latest in nursing research and to help lead advancements from the frontline of patient care. Not only will this help with the development of the nursing profession as a whole, but it will enable to truly make a difference to patients and help shape the future of nursing as well as their own professional practice.
1.2 Purpose of the Discussion
The focus on the current needs in Senegal is related to the role of statistics to support evidence-based practice in nursing. However, it is important to understand the global context, whereby healthcare is constantly changing and having to adapt to emerging infectious diseases, new treatments and therapies, and technological developments. With the increasing reliance on technology and the ‘digitalisation’ of healthcare, the amount of data being generated is growing at an unprecedented rate, and this is no different in the field of nursing. However, this data is only useful if it can be accurately interpreted and is meaningful in the context it is used in. This is why there is a continued focus on the use of statistics within a healthcare environment such as nursing. With an increasing demand for quality improvement initiatives in healthcare, it is essential that the way work is informed by data. This is recognised as being important both in the developing field of health information technology and the more established processes of healthcare regulation. However, as will be described in more detail in the next section, the use of statistics in nursing practice is not without its challenges and nurses need to be critical in their interpretation of data and mindful of its limitations so as to ensure that advancements in technology and new statistical techniques genuinely enhance the ability to provide high quality care. In essence, statistics is only one tool to support the decision making process in healthcare, but one that is slowly changing the way in which diagnoses are made, treatments are selected and the monitoring of patients’ progress is conducted. It is fitting, then, that the discussion about how statistics can empower nurses to provide the most effective care will be delivered by an experienced nurse using a statistical programme to drive improvements in patient care.
2. Statistical Tools in Everyday Life
2.1 Examples of Statistical Tools
2.2 How Statistical Tools Impact Decision Making
3. Understanding Statistics in Nursing Practice
3.1 Basic Statistical Concepts
3.2 Statistical Analysis Techniques
3.3 Interpreting Statistical Findings
4. Benefits of Using Statistics in Nursing Practice
4.1 Evidence-Based Practice
4.2 Identifying Trends and Patterns
4.3 Predictive Modeling
4.4 Quality Improvement Initiatives
5. Statistical Resources for Nurses
5.1 Scholarly Journals and Research Databases
5.2 Professional Associations and Organizations
5.3 Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
6. Challenges and Limitations of Statistics in Nursing Practice
6.1 Data Collection Issues
6.2 Statistical Misinterpretation
6.3 Ethical Considerations
7. Conclusion
7.1 Recap of the Benefits of Understanding and Using Statistics in Nursing Practice
7.2 Future Directions for Statistical Applications in Nursing
The Benefits of Cloud Computing for Information Systems
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The Benefits of Cloud Computing for Information Systems: Discuss the benefits of cloud computing for information systems. Discuss how cloud computing can improve scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency.
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1. Introduction
1.1 Definition of Cloud Computing Cloud computing is Internet-based computing, whereby shared resources, software and information, are provided to computers and other devices on-demand, like the electricity grid. With cloud computing, sharing of resources can be achieved at a large scale. This is because access to the cloud is quite cheap, generally some simple PC is required and there is little or no upfront cost. This type of distributed system is by nature loosely coupled and consumers are not aware of the physical location of the resources. This has a drawback of security and compliance issues because data are usually being sent to a certain cloud provider. But we have mentioned that cloud computing itself is a solution to cost effective data security. Now if cloud computing can provide better solutions to security and compliance issues, it is now a cost effective solution for information systems. 1 2 This idea itself is well suited for SMEs who are unable to afford much on information systems. This is because the applications are not too complex and the resources required are minimal. But it is known that information systems are an intertwine of application to data. If we refer back to the second benefit of cloud computing which is “availability of applications without installation”, it can save cost and time to organizations as they outsource the IT to their application provider. Any requirements to applications can be done at a faster rate. Step by step cloud computing is a definitely a future for information systems.
Data and storage security have been a chief headache for companies. Enterprises spend a mammoth percentage of their budget to maintain data safety. The cost has been reducing their profits by some percent. Even in the case of making data “mobile” so that they can operate on it from different location, it would cost them considerably. The solution is here in cloud computing. Data storage, security maintenance will be handled by the cloud computing service providers. It will effectively and considerably reduce the cost of maintaining data security as the data will be in the hands of the providers. Now making the data available from any location has a cost which is due to software requirements which differ from system to system. By application of cloud computing the data can be accessed from a web browser with the same user interface. This will be cost effective as it cuts down the cost of purchasing software with the same user interface. It will allow the data to be mobile without incurring any addition costs. Cloud computing allows enterprises to get their applications up and running faster, with improved manageability and less maintenance. IT can also adjust the number of users dynamically through automation and it is available any time anywhere as long as there is an internet connection. By making the system off-site, the providers will be able to maintain the systems at a better rate for its clients. This is far better compared to an in-house IT which at times is not reliable. Now if cloud computing can provide maintenance free IT and low cost data security and data mobility, it within itself is a definite cost effective solution for information systems.
1.1 Definition of Cloud Computing
The term cloud computing has become a standard in today’s ever-growing technological society. It refers to using a network of remote servers (referred to as the “cloud,” which we can only assume is a metaphor) hosted on the internet to store, manage, and process data, rather than a local server or a personal computer. This has been quite a large shift in how things are done, as now we farm out these processes to third parties, accessing them through the internet rather than handling them on a personal device. One of the big reasons this has become so popular is the fact that it allows for much more efficient computation by centralizing the data storage, processing, and bandwidth. This also changes what kind of hardware we need to handle these tasks, taking the strain off of our very rapidly outdated personal devices and putting it on the service we are connecting to. It has become pervasive to the point where nearly every form of service you will use online is hosted in a cloud structure, not to mention any high-level data storage and retrieval for personal or professional means. This is quickly becoming the model for modern data computing.
1.2 Importance of Information Systems
Cloud computing can provide a new platform for deploying information systems. Traditionally, information systems would be deployed on an in-house infrastructure. Cloud computing allows information systems to be deployed at a reduced cost and with increased accessibility. Cloud computing provides scalable resources and encourages information systems with high agility. These benefits relevant to cloud computing can be especially useful to small-medium sized companies. Many small-medium sized companies often lack the infrastructure required to deploy certain information systems. High infrastructure costs and investment risk may deter a company from developing an effective information system. By exploiting cloud resources, companies can invest in only what they need at the present moment. This can reduce the investment risk and a pay-as-you-go pricing model can prove to be cost effective. Data storage and management are two areas of importance to deploying information systems. With cloud resources, relevant data can be stored using minimal effort with increased accessibility. Data can be easily managed and maintained with the resources available and cloud providers would ensure a high level of data durability.
Information systems are a key part in most organizations today, due to the importance of the data held and the information required. If the information systems are not up and running, or do not hold the necessary data required, this can have a massive effect on the running of the organization, or even affect clients and external organizations. Information systems are a strategic asset to any organization. They are a necessity required to gain an edge in the industry for which the organization is a part of. Decision making is vital in today’s fast moving global economy. It is essential that top managers and executives have the correct information at hand when making decisions in order to ensure success. A good information system will give various levels of management the information required to make the most effective decision. Storing data is a more efficient and effective method when using information systems. Data can be stored in an electronic form and retrieved when needed, reducing time and effort. Data can be stored for future use or to hand to someone else. Data storage is especially useful to professionals and knowledge workers. It is a known fact that throughout every industry and every company there is a plethora of information that is fed to them. Using information systems to sift through this information is valuable in extracting the bits of data that are actually needed in order to carry out an activity. This can save a lot of time and frustration from having to try and figure out what information is relevant and what is not.
2. Scalability Benefits
2.1 Increased Flexibility
2.2 Resource Optimization
2.3 Elasticity in Resource Allocation
3. Agility Benefits
3.1 Rapid Deployment of Applications
3.2 Easy Collaboration and Integration
3.3 Streamlined Development and Testing Processes
4. Cost-Efficiency Benefits
4.1 Reduced Capital Expenditure
4.2 Pay-as-You-Go Pricing Model
4.3 Lower Maintenance and Upkeep Costs
5. Security and Data Protection
5.1 Enhanced Data Backup and Recovery
5.2 Robust Security Measures
5.3 Compliance with Data Regulations
6. Performance Optimization
6.1 High Availability and Reliability
6.2 Improved Performance Monitoring and Optimization
6.3 Load Balancing and Auto-Scaling Capabilities
7. Accessibility and Mobility
7.1 Anytime, Anywhere Access
7.2 Device Independence
7.3 Seamless Integration with Mobile Devices
8. Integration with Existing Systems
8.1 Interoperability with On-Premises Infrastructure
8.2 Legacy System Modernization
8.3 Data Migration and Integration Strategies
9. Case Studies and Success Stories
9.1 Organizations Benefitting from Cloud Computing
9.2 Real-World Examples of Improved Information Systems
9.3 Lessons Learned and Best Practices
Stress Holistic Health and Managing Stress
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Define “stress,” “stressor,” and give several examples of the three types of stress,. Explain what is meant by Holistic Health and summarize the various dimensions
of health Summarize the various sources of stress; then explain the three basic approaches to managing stress which will be utilized in this course
1.2 Discuss the various stress vulnerability factors; then complete The Tombstone Test
1.3 Explain the concept of homeostasis and the various physiological responses to stress Summarize the General Adaptation Syndrome and give an example of
Its application List and dispel the 5 myths about stress
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1. Stress, Stressor, and Types of Stress
In psycho-physiology, stress is defined as a response to a demand that is placed upon you. It is a negative concept that can affect your body, your mind, and your behavior. It is caused by major life events such as illness, loss of a loved one, or life transitions; traumatic stress can be caused by any kind of abrupt and major disruption in your life such as a major accident, an assault, or a natural disaster; chronic stress is a type of stress that wears away at you day after day and year after year. It is different from acute stress, which has a quick onset and a short duration. Acute stress might be caused by preparing for a wedding, taking a final exam, or making a public speech. In the table below, think about some of the major changes that have occurred in your life. This list is called “change units” and was first published in 1967. The Social Readjustment Rating Scale, as it is called, assigns a number of change units to many life events. The higher the score, the more stressful the event is considered to be. This is a common way of determining life stress. For example, “death of a spouse” is considered the most stressful event and is assigned 100 life change units. On the other hand, “change in sleeping habits” is supposed to be the least stressful event but is still given 16 life change units. One approach to evaluating stress is to assess “life strain,” or the pressures and demands on an individual or group. The list includes pressures and demands from within and from others in the environment. And, the list of events includes positive and negative changes as well as chronic stressors. For example, children, marital disputes, registration, and money pressures are common “life strains”. The instrument is used by researchers and clinicians to help in the assessment of stress.
1.1 Definition of stress
Stress can be described as a reaction to a stressor. According to the United States National Institute of Mental Health (2019), stress is the body’s natural response to a difficult situation such as public speaking, a job interview, or an argument. Hans Selye, a renowned biological scientist, provides a more general definition of stress. He argues that stress is a condition of the body that makes the person feel challenged and unable to cope with the demands being made on them (Pettit, 2019). Selye’s definition allows for the possibility that a person might feel stressed even without a specific identifiable stressor. It is not just the immediate physical impacts of stress that cause problems for the body. Stress, in a wider sense, is viewed as the body’s response to a “physical, emotional, social, or intellectual challenge… that requires a response or change.” Stress, in Selye’s view, is the result of “natural drives and mechanisms that can help life to develop” (Pettit, 2019). Selye also argues that the effects of stress depend on what to whom, and when. Different people experience stress in different ways – what is useful to one person may, in fact, be harmful or damaging to another. In contrast, Bill Knaus and Albert Ellis argue that not all stress is bad. They point out that “optimal stress skews towards the center of the stress range” and whereas too little stress can lead to boredom and “depression anxiety and helplessness”, so can too much stress (Knaus and Ellis, 2007). The stress response can be divided into three key stages. Firstly comes the “alarm stage”, in which the body is responding to the initial exposure to a stressor. Secondly is the “resistance stage”, in which the body tries to “return to a state of normal functioning” and increase its capacity to respond to the stressor. Finally, there is the “exhaustion stage”. If the stressor remains present for a long period of time, the body’s resources can become depleted and the body experiences a kind of ‘breakdown’ as a result. This can have serious effects on both emotional and physical health (Ivancevich et al, 1987). Stress can become a problem when a person is unable to manage the demands being made and begins to feel like he or she is losing control over the situation. Stress differs from other states, such as fear or anxiety, in terms of format: stressors always have an identifiable cause whereas feelings of anxiety and fear can be much more complex and more difficult to pin down to a specific issue. The duration of the symptom is important as well – temporary exposure to a stressor can actually be beneficial to a person, improving motivation and one’s capacity to deal with the challenge. But where stress becomes prolonged or chronic, it can lead to a range of harmful effects on a person’s physical health and, in the longer term, mental health too. Alasdair A. Logie explains that “the chain of events set in place by acute and chronic stress can affect all systems of the body” and the body’s natural response to stress can be viewed as a trigger for many types of illness, from heart problems to inflammatory conditions. He points out that continuous production of increased levels of hormones such as cortisol may serve to hinder the body’s natural ability to stabilize and maintain homeostasis. As we shall see in following sections of the paper, stress has a pronounced impact on the human body and represents an area of particular interest in modern medical research and psychological investigation.
1.2 Definition of stressor
Stressors are events or conditions in your surroundings that may trigger stress. There are two types of stressors: external stressors, which are stressors that you’re exposed to in your life, and internal stressors, or stress that comes from within you. Work stress, interpersonal stress, and stress from being too busy are examples of external stressors. Exercise and poor nutrition are examples of internal stressors. A stressor may be a one-time or short-term occurrence, or it can be an occurrence that keeps happening over a long term. When something that is producing stress is removed, the stress resolves, and the body returns to its normal state. However, if a stressor continues to be present, the body continues to produce stress hormones and the body experiences a state of chronic stress. Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health problems. It has been shown to have an effect on a person’s immune system, which can make them more susceptible to infections. It can also have an effect on the cardiovascular and digestive systems. In fact, recent medical research has pinpointed chronic stress as a factor in the development of heart disease, a leading cause of death in the United States. Psychological research has found that those who have experienced chronic stress early in life, such as childhood neglect or abuse, show more fearful behaviors and have a reduced lifespan compared to physically abused children who did not experience what was defined as chronic stress. This shows how chronic stress can affect not only physical health but mental health and developmental stages of life as well. In order to manage stress more effectively, it is important to identify the causes of stress in our life. This is good knowledge to have because the conditions which cause stress in our lives are many, and each person reacts to stress in their own way. By identifying our causes of stress and understanding how stress affects us, we will be better prepared to deal with stress in a productive and healthy way.
1.3 Examples of physical stress
Many of us feel stress in some form on a daily basis. Physical stress is stress that is caused by a physical injury or trauma to the body. When the body is subjected to physical stress, it responds by going into a shock-like state. This means that the body starts to shut down certain systems in order to deal with the physical problem. An example of physical stress is when a person is in a car accident. The physical trauma of the impact causes the body to go into a state of shock and the adrenaline levels in the body will rise. This can result in pupils dilating, the heart beating faster, and the body preparing to fight potential threats, such as a fire, or to run away. Another example of physical stress is when you participate in a very physical sport, such as rugby. The body will come under physical duress in the form of impacts, knocks, bumps, and the overall strain placed on it by vigorous physical exercise. Regular hydration and fuel, such as food, are important. The body requires a careful balance of fluid and energy intake to keep the muscles and body well-nourished and functioning properly. Muscles require hydration in order to maintain their pliability and to prevent injuries, such as tears and strains. Furthermore, without an adequate supply of energy-giving nutrients, such as fats and glucose, the body’s systems, in particular the immune system, can start to weaken so that the body cannot defend itself against, for example, the effects of mental stresses. A final example of physical stress is during pregnancy. The body is placed under physical pressure as it attempts to adapt to accommodate a growing fetus. For example, the lower back is placed under additional strain as the weight of the baby pulls the mother’s body forward. This can cause a range of physical problems such as the restriction of blood vessels in the legs and the lumbar spine becoming exaggerated as the pelvis tilts anteriorly.
1.4 Examples of psychological stress
For instance, one recent study on generalized anxiety disorder discovered that the brains of those suffering from the disorder are unable to generate the appropriate emotional response to a given situation. The discovery, made by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Illinois at Chicago, was made by tracking brain activity in patients at one of the most well-known psychiatrists in the world and patients at UW Health, where one of the study’s authors works. Scientists found that the part of the brain which usually responds to an emotion-provoking event, the amygdala, was largely inactive in these patients. The amygdala is critical in generating and regulating the body’s “alarm response” or fight-or-flight response. The study used an experimental design. It is essential for experiments on anxiety and depression to be experimental, and a control group that was not suffering from generalized anxiety disorder or any other known disorders which could affect daily life was also monitored, in order to verify that the difference in brain activity was due to the presence of the disorder. As a result of the study, the lead author explained that it was concluded that the brain of a person with anxiety is ‘misinterpreting’ situations that are not dangerous and generating inappropriate responses. This is not just front-page news for the scientific community – discoveries such as this can have far-reaching effects, with treatment plans for mental disorders being reshaped by such significant neurobiological findings. However, the media portrayal of psychological disorders can often be less than complimentary; linking to the ‘Myth 3’ sections, a common assumption for people with these disorders is that they are experienced as a result of personal weakness or character flaws. Such widely held misinterpretations about everyday disorders can often bring about isolation and ridicule for those who have been diagnosed and a disregard for the seriousness of such conditions. His finding work can serve as an interesting demonstration of how unwarranted explanations can factor into someone’s mental health experience. “It is not a matter of ‘just being anxious’ and it is certainly not something that can be easily dismissed,” as lead author Jack Nitschke is quoted in the official report published by UIC today. So while the study offers a greater understanding of how an anxiety response actually originates in the body, an endeavor to promote that form of knowledge over the misconceptions like those in ‘Myth 3’ is still crucial for those struggling on a daily basis with mental illness and that the researcher’s insight may lead to advancements not only in the biological and neurological field, but also the attitudes and efficacy of psychiatry and associated therapies as well.
1.5 Examples of emotional stress
Whether it’s significant sadness, high levels of anger, an excessive fear or even just feeling constantly drained, emotional stress is a type of stress that’s very easily understood. We have all experienced the signs of emotional stress at some point in our lives. For example, when we are tired, close to our stress limitations, and dwelling on our problems, physical warning signs of emotional stress like a headache, upset stomach, back pain, and difficulty sleeping can appear. Mentally, we might feel anxious, irritable, or even depressed. This is because our body’s stress reaction helps feed off of and further perpetuate emotional stress, which can make us feel stuck in an unhealthy cycle. To help end that cycle, and better manage your emotional stress, it’s important to learn how to recognise the signs that you’re under stress and also what you can do to relieve that stress and avoid it in the long run. When you consider the following situations, you would be talking about emotional stress because you are dealing with the loss of something in the past. This could relate to the death of someone close to you, the end of a relationship or the loss of something that you feel you depended on or had high expectations for, like not getting a job you really wanted. Those can be referred to as agents of psychological and emotional stress – what caused the emotional stress as well as the pressure to the brain and the body. Residents who are confronted with increasing prices, political events and policies that make it hard for a large category of people, and even high school scholars who are under pressure to succeed all suffer from emotional stress subconsciously and appealing to. Such emotional stress can end in cases of chronic emotional stress and may lead to diverse health impacts. Just from these few instances of emotional stress, it is easy to see how people can be triggered by an emotional event and realise the way in which it manifests into various diseases. Every emotion has a particular different growth and mirroring effect in the cell structure of our body, as does emotional stress. It generates an environment for sickness and epidemic.
2. Holistic Health and Dimensions of Health
2.1 Explanation of holistic health
2.2 Summary of various dimensions of health
3. Sources of Stress
3.1 Overview of sources of stress
4. Approaches to Managing Stress
4.1 Introduction to managing stress
4.2 Explanation of the three basic approaches
5. Stress Vulnerability Factors and “The Tombstone Test”
5.1 Discussion of stress vulnerability factors
5.2 Completion of “The Tombstone Test”
6. Homeostasis and Physiological Responses to Stress
6.1 Explanation of homeostasis
6.2 Overview of physiological responses to stress
7. General Adaptation Syndrome and Application Example
7.1 Summary of General Adaptation Syndrome
7.2 Example of General Adaptation Syndrome application
8. Myths About Stress
8.1 List of 5 myths about stress
8.2 Dispelling the 5 myths about stress