Module 10: Future Trends Flashcards
what changes will create more opportunities for health education specialists
- health information
- health care costs
- passage of ACA
- more interconnected world
why is moving toward online platforms for health education good and bad
- good: reaches many people, can be easier to educators
- bad: difficult to get the correct information because there is lots of misinformation
what are two major demographic changes in the US
- more diversity
- older ages
define demographic profile
- breakdown by age, sex, race, ethnicity, etc
- changing in the US from just 10 years ago
the US population will become ____ diverse
- more
which two ethnicities are projected to grow the most in the US from 2010 to 2060
- hispanic: 16.3% to 28.6%
- asian/pacific islander: 5% to 11.7%
how could the increasing number of hispanic and asians in the US impact health educators
- must focus more on culture and learn about different cultures
- tailor health programs to wants and needs of populations
- change where funding is applied
- constantly changing quickly to meet the populations needs
- more research needed with new populations
how much is the population of people over 65 expected to grow from 2010 to 2040
- 2010: 12,6%
- 2040: 23%
what are 3 reasons why the US population is becoming older
- living longer
- couples having fewer children
- baby boomers
what are 5 societal trends in america that may impact health educcators
- change in social norms
- technology becoming more important
- family structure changing
- involvement of political structure
- medical care establishment and the ACA
describe how the societal trend of social norms and practices have changed since 1960
- many groups given more rights
- changes in family structure (gay marriage, married older)
- more ethical concerns
- more reliance on technology
- mental health less stigmatized
describe the societal trend of technology
- has improved people’s quality of life
- telehealth, getting prescriptions online
- health educators will need new skills: new delivery methods, tailored communication, GIS tracking)
describe how the societal trend of family structure is changing
- traditional family is less common
- postmodern family has many variations (gay marriage, no marriage, no kids, etc)
- health educators need to operate on new set of norms to reach individuals, families, and communities
describe how the societal trend of political climate and its impact on health educators
- frustration with politics and politicians
- various views: conservative, moderate, liberal
- health and politics are majorly linked
- advocacy will become more important
- health educators need to be involved in the political process
describe the societal trend of medical care establishment and the ACA
- ACA promotes wellness, but many are still uninsured
- increases in managed care plans\
- costs continue to rise
what are 4 practice settings for health educators
- schools
- worksite
- public/community health
- clinical/healthcare
describe the school setting for health educators
- use of comprehensive approach to school health will best assure that the health needs of all children are met
what is happening to the M.Ed programs in health education
- many colleges are doing away with it
describe the worksite setting for health educators
- worksites introduced many programs for employees and their families
- awareness of changing demographic patterns and a concern that health care costs can be controlled through health promotion are creating increasing numbers of opportunities for health educators
describe the public/community health setting for health educators
- greatest variety of options for the practice of health education
- involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating population level interventions
describe the clinical/healthcare setting for health educators
- increasing receptivity to the fact that health educators can make a positive difference in the prevention and management of disease
- preventative services by medical providers are lacking mainly due to time
- patient education moved from innovation to required service
examples of alternative practice settings for health educators
- teaching in postsecondary institutions
- journalism; reporting on health issues and trends
- practicing in foreign country
- sales position for health companies
- long-term care facilities
important skills for health educators
- advocacy
- technology
- communication (online and in person)
- advanced certificates (CHES)
challenges for health educators
- funding for programming
- recognition as profession
- pushback from community members or policy makers
