Address the following questions: What resources are available in your community to assist with concerns such as those faced by your virtual patient? What are the reporting requirements for your state, and to whom would you report? iHuman Tommy Acker (GI) - Reflection iHuman Tommy Acker (GI) – Reflection Include the following components: write 150-300 words in a Microsoft Word document demonstrate clinical judgment appropriate to the virtual patient scenario Cite at least one relevant scholarly source as defined by program expectations. Links to an external site. Communicate with minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation Submit both the iHuman Virtual Patient Encounter report/screenshot and your completed reflection WORD document to the Week 5 Dropbox. Rubric NR602_iHuman Virtual Patient Encounter Rubric_W5
The critical reflection is about NHS Islington’s fluoride varnish application programme in Islington. It involves inspection of the children’s teeth and consequently applying fluoride varnish to the teeth. In my role as a volunteer in dental screening and fluoride/varnish application in school settings, I engaged in various roles, which greatly enhanced my knowledge of health promotion practices. I basically assisted in paper work and children‘s documentation as they received dental screening within the schools I operated from. This role included assisting in preparation and maintenance of clinical environment i.e. equipment, preparation and mixing of materials used in dental management, maintaining accurate and up to date patient records, and supporting patients as well as colleagues in instances where there are medical emergencies. Additionally, I provided patients with leaflets which provide them with information on use and effect of fluoride varnish. Changing patient’s perception towards the varnish was an important part of the project. The leaflets informed the patient that they need to eat normally prior to application of the varnish and that the process was quick and simple. Additionally, they were made aware that the varnish leaves a yellow tint on the tint of the teeth which wears off with time.
My area of interest being health promotion activities was apparent in my work process. The program was mainly in response to a crisis program to reduce widespread dental problems across the region. Initially I spent the first few days the group to assess the techniques they employed and how they motivated the children to participate in the program. Having explored the approaches and techniques they used, I actively engaged myself in the program for as much as possible. Generally, my involvement made feel more part of the program unlike when I was an observer. Campaign work continued alongside dental protection activities and after some time, it became apparent that I was part of the activity as tactical consultant and a practical assistant. Involvement into the program was generally essential to in order to lay foundation for a positive relationship with the groups involved. However, it was often important to remain the periphery and assess the ongoing events in the health promotion initiative. Ultimately though, my direct involvement enabled me to assess each and every prevailing situation/occurrence.
In my information search, I found I established a strong link between the area of community development and health promotion. Most texts I found acknowledged this link and explored the interrelation between the two. The essential element of this relational approach is that thorough health promotion, community development is also undertaken. Further, this approach allowed a closer look between the health promoter and the demands of the target society. Performance of the program was important to this study. Notably, there are persons who come into such program with noble aims but find themselves unable to meet the demands of the society. Such failure results into insecurity and ultimately inability.
I was also able to communicate with the person in charged of the health promotion initiative and he gave me useful ideas on how to build a competency based assessment of a health promotion initiative. He informed me that the entity had made rigorous efforts to enhance its health promotion strategies and adapt new approaches to the initiative.
Rationale for health promotion
Dental caries remains a major problem in the United Kingdom. Despite the non-fatality of teeth disorders and oral cavity, they result into constant discomfort and pain to the affected. The main causes of oral problems are poor health choices, social opportunities and lack of adequate prevention measures. This explains the commitment of the NHS in promotion of good practices which facilitate maintenance of dental healthcare.
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The dental health service provide within schools aimed to achieve the following (Riordan, 1993: 177):
- Educate children, their parents and the community to achieve and maintain good oral health.
- Control existing dental disease in children.
- Prevent further dental disease.
- Promote a positive attitude towards seeking regular dental care.
The program emphas