Module 10: Future Trends Flashcards

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what changes will create more opportunities for health education specialists

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  • health information
  • health care costs
  • passage of ACA
  • more interconnected world
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why is moving toward online platforms for health education good and bad

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  • good: reaches many people, can be easier to educators
  • bad: difficult to get the correct information because there is lots of misinformation
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what are two major demographic changes in the US

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  • more diversity
  • older ages
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define demographic profile

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  • breakdown by age, sex, race, ethnicity, etc
  • changing in the US from just 10 years ago
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the US population will become ____ diverse

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  • more
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which two ethnicities are projected to grow the most in the US from 2010 to 2060

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  • hispanic: 16.3% to 28.6%
  • asian/pacific islander: 5% to 11.7%
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how could the increasing number of hispanic and asians in the US impact health educators

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  • 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
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how much is the population of people over 65 expected to grow from 2010 to 2040

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  • 2010: 12,6%
  • 2040: 23%
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what are 3 reasons why the US population is becoming older

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  • living longer
  • couples having fewer children
  • baby boomers
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what are 5 societal trends in america that may impact health educcators

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  • change in social norms
  • technology becoming more important
  • family structure changing
  • involvement of political structure
  • medical care establishment and the ACA
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describe how the societal trend of social norms and practices have changed since 1960

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  • many groups given more rights
  • changes in family structure (gay marriage, married older)
  • more ethical concerns
  • more reliance on technology
  • mental health less stigmatized
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describe the societal trend of technology

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  • has improved people’s quality of life
  • telehealth, getting prescriptions online
  • health educators will need new skills: new delivery methods, tailored communication, GIS tracking)
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describe how the societal trend of family structure is changing

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  • 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
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describe how the societal trend of political climate and its impact on health educators

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  • 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
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describe the societal trend of medical care establishment and the ACA

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  • ACA promotes wellness, but many are still uninsured
  • increases in managed care plans\
  • costs continue to rise
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16
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what are 4 practice settings for health educators

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  • schools
  • worksite
  • public/community health
  • clinical/healthcare
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describe the school setting for health educators

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  • use of comprehensive approach to school health will best assure that the health needs of all children are met
18
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what is happening to the M.Ed programs in health education

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  • many colleges are doing away with it
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describe the worksite setting for health educators

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  • 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
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describe the public/community health setting for health educators

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  • greatest variety of options for the practice of health education
  • involved in planning, implementing, and evaluating population level interventions
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describe the clinical/healthcare setting for health educators

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  • 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
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examples of alternative practice settings for health educators

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  • teaching in postsecondary institutions
  • journalism; reporting on health issues and trends
  • practicing in foreign country
  • sales position for health companies
  • long-term care facilities
23
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important skills for health educators

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  • advocacy
  • technology
  • communication (online and in person)
  • advanced certificates (CHES)
24
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challenges for health educators

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  • funding for programming
  • recognition as profession
  • pushback from community members or policy makers
25
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how does the future look for health eductaors

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  • bright
  • many opportunities to expand in traditional and nontraditional settings