Assignment Prompt & Instructions
## Chronic Condition Presentation
Prior to beginning this assignment, review the required chapter readings related to the system(s) affected by your chosen condition as well as [_The Four Domains of Chronic Disease PreventionLinks to an external site._](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwi54cS5pevpAhVwB50JHZP3DTsQFjABegQIDBAD&url=https%3A%2F%2Fstacks.cdc.gov%2Fview%2Fcdc%2F27508%2Fcdc_27508_DS1.pdf%3F&usg=AOvVaw0fozwSg1tIfG3kv27-ynzZ "The Four Domains of Chronic Disease Prevention").
As a healthcare professional, you have been asked to speak to a community support group regarding the connection between the human body and disease. The attendees at the presentation are patients who are newly diagnosed, caregivers, or people who wish to learn more about the disease.
In this assignment, you will prepare a 15-to-20-slide PowerPoint presentation with detailed speaker’s notes of 100–150 words for each slide, not including the title and reference slides. Please see the [**HPR205 PowerPoint Instructions**](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/149521/files/23560461?wrap=1 "HPR205 PowerPoint Instructions.docx") [Download HPR205 PowerPoint Instructions](https://uagc.instructure.com/courses/149521/files/23560461/download?download_frd=1) document for expanded information on expected detail in your presentation.
Select one of the following diseases to address in your presentation:
– Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
– Hypertension
– Stroke
– Type 2 diabetes
– Rheumatoid arthritis
– Lupus
– Osteoporosis
– Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
– Fibromyalgia
– Hypo- or hyperthyroidism
– Reproductive system cancer (e.g., uterine, cervical, ovarian, prostate, or testicular cancer, etc.)
– Dementia (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body, etc.)
– Other chronic illness topic—with permission from the instructor
Your presentation will include the following:
– Title slide
– Include your introduction in the speaker’s notes.
– Overview of the presentation
– Discuss the chosen disease:
– Define the disease: use lay terms and medical terminology to describe the condition or disease and associated changes to the body.
– Analyze the statistical prevalence of the disease in your state and in the United States.
– Analyze the major organs and system(s) involved, and how these are affected by the selected condition.
– List the symptoms the person might exhibit.
– Describe how the symptoms change over time as the condition progresses.
– Discuss at least one genetic predisposition that may contribute to the onset of the disease.
– Discuss at least two lifestyle factors that may contribute to the onset of the disease or lifestyle changes that may occur due to the severity of the disease.
– Discuss activities of daily living that may be difficult for the patient to manage on their own.
– Analyze at least one environmental element that may contribute to the onset, exacerbation, or progression of the disease.
– Examples may include air pollution, chemicals in products, nutrition (e.g., organic versus nonorganic, genetically modified foods [GMOs]), consumption of soda and caffeine, tobacco use and/or secondhand smoke, ultra violet [UV] light exposure, environmental carcinogens, etc.)
– Analyze at least two preventive actions people can take to reduce their risk of getting the disease.
– Discuss at least two actions people can take to slow the progression of the disease.
– Discuss current treatment options available.
– Modern medicine options (e.g., medications, surgical interventions, radiological treatments, etc.)
– Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) (e.g., chiropractic, traditional Chinese medicine [TCM], acupuncture, massage therapy, etc.)
Your presentation must include five [_scholarly sources_Links to an external site.](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/e5359309-7d3c-4a21-a410-44d59303ccef/1/Scholarly%20Peer-Reviewed%20and%20Other%20Credible%20Sources.pdf "scholarly sources") that are cited in APA format as outlined in the [Writing CenterLinks to an external site.](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/ "Ashford Writing Center"). For help with finding scholarly resources for your presentation, view the tutorial on searching for articles from the University of Arizona Global Campus Library.
**Creating the Presentation**
The Chronic Condition Presentation assignment
– Must be 15 to 20 double-spaced slides in length (not including title and references slides) and formatted according to [_APA StyleLinks to an external site._](http://writingcenter.uagc.edu/apa-style "APA Style") as outlined in the Writing Center’s [_How to Make a PowerPoint PresentationLinks to an external site._](https://writingcenter.uagc.edu/how-make-powerpoint-presentation "How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation") resource.
– Must include a separate title slide with the following:
– Title of presentation in bold font
– Space should be between title and the rest of the information on the title page.
– Student’s name
– Name of institution (University of Arizona Global Campus)
– Course name and number
– Instructor’s name
– Due date
– Must include images and text that tastefully convey the message presented on each slide.
– Must use at least five scholarly sources in addition to the course text.
– The [_Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site._](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/e5359309-7d3c-4a21-a410-44d59303ccef/1/Scholarly%20Peer-Reviewed%20and%20Other%20Credible%20Sources.pdf "Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible Sources") table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. You may also want to review [_What Is CRAAP? A Guide to Evaluating Web SourcesLinks to an external site._](https://content.bridgepointeducation.com/curriculum/file/f8a1ef48-2a27-4450-b3d0-242d91015f8d/1/CRAAP%20accessible.pdf "What Is CRAAP? A Guide to Evaluating Web Sources"). If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source for a particular assignment.
– To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, view the [_University of Arizona Global Campus Library Quick ‘n’ DirtyLinks to an external site._](https://ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Ashford+University+Library+Quick+%27n%27+Dirty/0_bcsbcjee "Ashford University Library Quick ‘n’ Dirty") tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
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