Population Assessment. Heather Curtis NURS 7356 July 17, 2014

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1 Population Assessment Heather Curtis NURS 7356 July 17, 2014

2 Population Five women, 16 years and older, who suffer from two or more headaches a week. Location: Church

3 Goal The overall goal of this assessment will be to identify women who suffer from frequent headaches (2 or more headaches per week) and further educate these women about headaches.

type. Identification of triggers for headache Ways to

4 Objectives The objectives for this assessment are to educate the population on Identification of headache type. Identification of triggers for headache Ways to seek relief from headache Identification of Red Flags in headaches

5 Headache Type Migraine Headache Tension Headache Cluster Headache v Primary Headache v Secondary Headache

6 Headache Triggers Stress Weather Strong Scents Food Intake Alcohol Caffeine

7 Headache Triggers Skipping Meals Hair Accessories Exercise Poor Posture Smoking Hormonal Changes

8 Relief from Headache Pharmaceutical Treatment Non-pharmaceutical Treatment

Red Flag Warnings with Headaches Complaint of the worst headache in my life Headache that gets worse over time Onset of headaches in persons older than 40 Sudden severe headaches

9 Red Flag Warnings with Headaches Complaint of the worst headache in my life Headache that gets worse over time Onset of headaches in persons older than 40 Sudden severe headaches Headache associated with fever, stiff neck or rash Headache that starts after a head injury Headache with unusual symptoms such as passing out, visual disturbances, or problems walking or talking

10 Survey Tool Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center questionnaire for headaches Headache Questionnaire

11 Health Disparities of Targeted Gender Genetics Population Socioeconomic status Education Income Occupation

12 Factors Affecting Overall Health of Stress Targeted Population Caffeine intake Caffeine cessation Lack of sleep Lack of understanding

13 Strategies for Health Promotion Headache prevention Understanding triggers Lifestyle Medication Headache journal

14 Conclusion Headache Types Headache Triggers Relief from Headaches Red Flag Warnings with Headaches

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15 References Aetna. (2014). Types of Headaches. Retrieved from Baldacci, F., Bonuccelli, U., Borelli, P., Nuti, A., Poletti, M., Vedovello, M., Veragallo, A., and Ulivi, M. (2013). How aware are migraineurs of their triggers? American Headache Society. 53, doi: /head Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. (2010). Patient Questionnaire Headache. Retrieved from Centers-and-Departments/Departments/Anesthesia-Critical-Care-and-Pain-Medicine/Comprehensive-Headache-Center/~/ media/files/centersanddepartments/anesthesiacriticalcareandpainmanagement/headache%20center/ PatQuestionnaire.ashx Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2010). QuickStats: Percentage of adults who had migraines or severe headaches, pain in the neck, lower back, or face/jaw, by sex. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. 59(47), Retrieved from Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2013). BAM! Body and mind, questions answered.. Retrieved from Clinch, C.R. (2001). Evaluation of acute headaches in adults. American Family Physician. 63(4): Foley, M. (2009). Preventing Headaches. About.com Headaches and Migraines. Retrieved from headaches.about.com/od/preventingheadaches/a/preventheadache.htm HealthyPeople2020. (2014). Disparities. Retrieved from Marcum, J. (2007). My aching head. Vibrant Life. 23.1, p.30. MayoClinic. (2012). Headaches and hormones: What s the connection? Chronic Daily Headaches. Retrieved from National Headache Foundation (2007). Impact of Migraine. Migraine Prevention Summit Proceeding. Issue 3, Retrieved from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. (2014). Headache. Retrieved from neuro/disorder/headache WebMD. (2014). Slideshow: Surprising Headache Triggers. Retrieved from ss/slideshow-surprising-headache-triggers?bookmark=true&login=true# World Health Organization. (2012). Headache disorders. Retrieved from en/

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