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Introduction A health information system (HIS) can be defined as a structure used to manage data in a healthcare facility. The information includes patients’ age, status, medication, and diagnosis reports and histories. Electronic health records facilitate easy retrieval of data when needed by doctors during diagnosis sessions (Alshahrani et al.,...
The situation that involves an ethical issue may be depicted as follows. An Arabic family has come for a medical checkup of their daughter. However, the parents state that their religion does not allow a woman’s body to be touched, and the clothes cannot be taken off. However, the daughter...
Research Studies The first study based on the theory of Jean Watson is described in the article “Watson’s Theory of Caring in nursing education” by Devi et al. (2022). In it, the author first analyzes in detail the features of the theory of Watson, highlights the characteristics, and sets the...
Abstract Bacterial fermentation of dietary fiber produces short-chain fatty acids in the colon. Entry of Short Chain Fatty Acid (SCFA) in its anionic form into the colonic epithelium is mediated mostly through carrier-mediated processes; however, protonated diffusion is also a key pathway. SCFA are taken up by cells through several...
Reimbursement and the Revenue Cycle Reimbursement Definition The identified medical organization for this analysis is Maximum Care Hospital (MCH). Medical professionals at MCH perform a wide range of tests, provide personalized care, offer drugs, and avail adequate resources to support the healing process. The process of receiving payments for such...
Introduction The evolution of the healthcare system over the last decades makes clear the symbiotic basis of leadership roles and management functions in nursing. Besides the traditional manager skills, which include supervising fellow nurses and implementing a healthy and safe environment for patients and the staff, the nurses with administrative...
Patients frequently struggle to understand or recall the details their healthcare practitioners have presented to them. Practically, one of the best ways to gauge a client’s comprehension of directives is to use teach-back (Talevski et al., 2020). The patient is invited to talk about their perceptions of their medical state,...
Patient S. H., 32, female, Caucasian, single, was referred by the patient’s mother since the patient has been exhibiting changes in behavior. Problem The patient complains about lack of sleep, tiredness, loss of interest in leisure, irritability, and trouble concentrating. She states that these symptoms have been prominent for two...
Introduction Prevalence rates for post-traumatic stress disorder in the US vary widely depending on the demographic under investigation. Every year, a sizable percentage of the world’s population suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition to traumatic events, there is no established cause for post-traumatic stress disorder. It is common for...
Introduction Human long-term health outcomes are particularly reliant on the daily nutrition choices and diet regimens one follows. Food is an essential element of human survival that is necessary on a daily basis. Being a source of nutrients, vitamins, fiber, and important elements, food helps human bodies generate power, resist...
Introduction The nurse must become more relevant to the population’s needs, namely her patients. She should become a well-educated professional, an equal partner, working independently with clients and contributing to the community’s health. The nurse currently plays an important role in providing medical and social help to the elderly and...
Introduction Giving birth is a highly complex procedure that might present risks to pregnant women’s health. For this reason, many people choose hospitals to relieve the process and ensure that there are no complications during the operation. However, some people find clinic environments exceedingly restrictive and prefer alternatives. Birthing or...
The healthcare systems of Canada and the United States have long been the subject of debate and comparison. While Canada spends less on healthcare as a percentage of GDP and has a lower healthcare inflation rate, the United States has a private healthcare market with high costs and administrative inefficiencies....
Purpose The purpose of the research is well articulated and aims to analyze the differences between rapid response teams (RRTs) in top-performing and non-top-performing hospitals (Dukes et al., 2019). Research Question The research question is clearly and concisely stated: How do rapid response teams differ between top-performing and non–top-performing hospitals...
Primarily, it is no secret that coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is one of the most dangerous and hazardous infections that humanity has ever faced. However, one should recognize that the features of COVID-19 have not yet been thoroughly studied (Shaw 40). Nonetheless, it is already possible to make certain conclusions based...
Introduction The film “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” is based on one of the best-selling books of the same title authored by Rebecca Skloot. The movie essentially told the story of three people. The first was Henrietta Lacks, her daughter Deborah Lacks, and the journalist (Rebecca Skloot) who researched...
Introduction The United States healthcare system has a high extent of division across several sectors, which increase barrier substantially to offering quality: and accessible care at an affordable price. Diverse strategic transformations have been progressively transforming the nursing practice in the context of America. The paper examines the work of...
England is the country that the student has chosen for analysis. The National Health Service is a tax-funded healthcare organization in England. The difference is that American healthcare organizations are funded through insurance programs like Medicare or Medicaid. Politics, culture, and other essential aspects affect the distribution of medical services...
Introduction To a great extent, healthcare demands have substantially transformed, causing high demand for medical professionals to seek continued nursing education. The chief financial officer (CFO) must understand that human and other resources, including policies and tuition finances, are required for the nurses to offer exceptional patient care, including quality,...
Assessment General appearance: Mr. Jason appeared uncomfortable and was breathing shallowly and with difficulty Vitals: Blood pressure: 130/80 mmHg/HR 98 beats/minute/O2 88%/Temp 37.9 C/Resp: 20 Neuro: Alert and oriented x3/No signs of confusion or disorientation HEENT: Conjunctiva and sclera that are normal/There were no lesions or exudates found in the...
Introduction Infectious diseases are spread by viral or bacterial agents that are always present in society. The terms used to describe communicable infections are used interchangeably depending on the number of cases presented. The rate of spread and the new cases are classified differently. An endemic is used to label...
Introduction As the baby boomer population ages and the growing shortage of health workers, access to long-term care and palliative care aid promises to remain a significant problem in the 21st century. Today there is increasing dissatisfaction and concern about the long-term care system or even the lack of it...
Introduction Healthcare delivery systems in the United States are divided into primary, secondary, and tertiary care. Through this analysis, it will be apparent that there are significant differences in the types of care provided at each level and that each group is essential to providing comprehensive healthcare to the community....
Introduction Evidence-based practice models in health care serve as rules for embodying professional medical practice. Moreover, they become helpful in improving the quality of patients care and optimizing the medical matter’s process. One of the numerous models worth noting is the ACE Star Model. Discussion The ACE Star Model helps...
Introduction Professional nurses collect data, prepare reports and conduct monitoring. This information forms the basis of benchmark data that compares the quality of patient safety services. This paper will explore data on the issue of diabetes self-management, which I discussed earlier in other assessments. The 61-year-old female patient was diagnosed...
Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative information is often considered to be the preferred approach because it allows for a more comprehensive understanding of a subject under study. Quantitative information provides numerical data and can be used to identify patterns and trends, while qualitative information offers insights into the...
Introduction Regression has a number of similarities with the discipline of machine learning when it comes to predicting and forecasting. Multiple linear regression is used to measure the correlation between two or more independent variables and one predictor variable. Discussion It is possible to predict hospital length of stay (LOS)...
The Medicare program’s history goes back to 1912, when President Roosevelt suggested a health insurance platform for all Americans. Roosevelt’s idea was implemented 54 years later, when President Johnson signed legislation to launch the program. President Truman, and his wife became the first official Medicare beneficiaries due to his contribution...
A concept map is one of the nurses’ most potent tools to help organize and visualize their careers. This map provides an easy-to-read diagram highlighting the relationship between various nursing elements. The concept can help students pre-plan their assessment and gain valuable clinical program insights. Finally, the tool promotes students’...
Introduction Nursing homes have been one of the most critical places the older generation tends to spend the rest of their lives. During this developmental stage, care is given to people who need a certain level of medical attention that cannot be fulfilled through home care settings. In the US,...
Urgent Care centers have been around in the United States since the 1970s when they were first introduced as a more cost-effective alternative to traditional emergency rooms. In recent years, urgent care centers have become increasingly popular due to their convenient hours and wide range of services. These centers offer...
The Canadian sociocultural environment is famously diverse, each community being represented by a range of sociocultural groups and ethnicities. Among these, Inuit constitute a small yet essential part, being representatives of a set of indigenous cultures bound by belonging to the same environment of Arctic and Subarctic regions (Smylie et...
Introduction Nurses frequently face health risks due to the prevalence of dangerous substances in the healthcare sector, which is widely regarded as one of the most hazardous work environments. Increasing knowledge and understanding of the importance of nurse practitioners’ workplace safety is an immediate need. Therefore, this study aims to...
Infographic Analysis I chose this organizational pattern to help people understand the concepts of anxiety and depression about COVID-19. The concepts of suffering from depression and anxiety is a global phenomenon that has increased due to COVID-19. According to Markel & Selber (2018) about 5% of adult populations worldwide experience...
The research article selected for this review can be found in the Google Scholar database. It was published in Applied Nursing Research, which is a US-based scholarly journal publishing peer-reviewed research for application in the nursing practice. The paper is related to patient-centered care, focusing on the communication preferences of...
Motivational Plan Design The national equity atlas is the first determinant of health assessment and analysis. The globe is defined by economic and social inequity that harms the health and livelihood of people. The outlook of the familial breadwinners rationalizes the community. When a family is mapped based on financial...
Introduction People and organizations require advanced practice nurses in health promotion. Nurses help people make healthy choices by providing treatment and education. advanced practice nurses may also campaign for health fairness and inclusion. They engage community partners to ensure everyone has access to health resources. Advanced practice nurses may monitor...
Big data analysis technology is rapidly developing, becoming an important characteristic of management. For example, IBM develops a super-computer that scans millions of scientific articles and utilizes machine learning to correlate symptoms and predict clinical outcomes (Cozzoli et al., 2022). Predictions have become a necessity; modern healthcare undergoes a transition...
Introduction Ms. Sally, the client, is 83 years old and resides with her sister and cat at home. She has had spinal stenosis and types two diabetes for 15 years. To control her condition, she takes Humulin N 20 u SC every morning before eating breakfast. Due to her inability...
While using mobile phones to share information can be beneficial to nurses and other healthcare professionals, it has legal and ethical implications. There is a high risk of security breaches which can undermine or comprise the security of healthcare services and patient information. It can be difficult to ensure data...
Introduction Exercise helps people maintain better control over blood glucose levels and aids in weight loss, which are significant risk factors for diabetes. Physical activity alleviates typical health difficulties among elderly diabetics, such as poor balance and flexibility. Regular exercise is critically essential for effective glucose management. Understanding how type...
Introduction This paper aims to assist the team of researchers working on conducting a research study for Novant Healthcare Systems. The paper introduces various research methods and types of designs, explaining how they can be applied within the healthcare industry. Firstly, the paper addresses each particular research method, including qualitative,...
A placebo is a treatment or procedure that deliberately misleads the participant in the experiment. Usually in clinical experiments, in addition to the main groups of subjects receiving drugs, there are people who are not receiving real treatment, but who are familiar with the protocol. This approach is essential for...
Introduction An essential worldwide health resource management concern is the dearth of healthcare professionals in many settings. Natural attrition, the absence of the necessary expertise, insufficient recruitment processes, and weak deployment tactics are just a few of the elements that play into this and reduce the number of potentially excellent...
Introduction It is important to note that interdisciplinary collaboration can be used to achieve desired patient and systems outcomes. The given report focuses on the analysis and assessment of the interview conducted with the nursing colleague, where key organizational issues were identified. The emphasis will be put on incorporating evidence-based...
Introduction The interviewee, Michelle Jones, FNP, works at Care Memphis Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee, which is a healthcare institution offering care to patients of all ages. The professional makeup of the organization is quite diverse, which means that Ms. Jones works with a variety of specialists who are skilled in...
Modern society is founded on the benefits of extensive use of technology in many different areas. The implementation of modern technologies in the healthcare system resulted in the emergence of various digital healthcare information systems. Overall, digital health refers to the use of information and communication technologies to manage health...
Any medical institution must undergo specialized checks to obtain accreditation and continue working. This process is of particular value, as it directly affects the quality of healthcare and the level of well-being of the population. In the case under study, an example of Sunny Valley Medical Center was provided, which...
Introduction Various psychotherapy models and theories are advised to treat various mental health problems and anxiety disorders. This research focuses on using cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), a person-centered psychotherapy technique, to aid a patient in alleviating anxiety and depressive symptoms. The study contends, in general, that CBT incorporates distinct concepts from...
Introduction The view of Jehovah’s Witnesses is slightly different from the perspective most people in the United States share. The topic of the paper focuses on the perspectives Jehovah’s Witnesses have on healthcare-related topics are vital for nurses and physicians who treat them. The subtopics include their views on life...
Introduction Professionalism to me as a nursing student means providing quality care to patients while adhering to the ethical and legal standards of the nursing profession. It also means being able to work well with other members of the healthcare team to provide the best possible care for patients. Further,...
Introduction Evidence-based practice presents an approach in which research evidence can be used for guidance in the decision-making process. PICOT is a tool used in clinical research that provides a clear formulation of elements within the research’s question. The use of the PICOT tool significantly contributes to the overall efficiency...
Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of nursing as it facilitates the delivery of care that has been proven to be efficient. As you have mentioned, EBP aims to correct misconceptions and develop new techniques. One example of an evidence-based practice that achieves this is elevating the head of...
Despite the opioid crisis that began in the late 1990s, there are still several cases of opiate addiction. The doctors who prescribed the drugs abused their authority to distribute painkillers without taking into account the potential side effects and were fascinated by their immediate results. Consequently, those who use them...
Technological development has transformed society by making information the basis for various areas of human activity, increasing the importance of its creation and dissemination. The availability of different information due to digitalization significantly impacts individuals – not only their activities but also their personal life, socialization, health, and other aspects....
Introduction Quality improvement implies a formal and methodological approach to the examination of practice performance and endeavors to enhance performance. Aggarwal et al. (2019) defined quality improvement as a procedural framework for solving operational challenges within an organization. In health care, quality management emphasizes preventive maintenance over total service maintenance....
Understanding the distinction between illness and disease and the many available treatments makes it easier to comprehend how alternative therapies like EEG biofeedback fit within a comprehensive approach for managing illnesses and diseases. Although the disease can exist without causing sickness, this is uncommon. For instance, it has been dubbed...
Many people die due to lack of blood; this happens when there is no appropriate donor to save them. Blood transfusion has been embraced in contemporary society, and the government, and the majority of people, are aware of their blood types. Today, people voluntarily donate blood to help patients in...
Both the pro and con sides of gatekeeping take advantage of the doctor’s de facto role as the gatekeeper for patient access to services. However, the objectives are not mainly in the patient’s best interests. The moral dilemmas come into play when these other interests compromise the patient’s faith in...
Introduction A person’s health is an essential concern since it directly affects their ability to live a fulfilling life. The health of the organs is crucial for optimum functioning because the effectiveness of the body depends on each one. One of the most essential topics in healthcare training is anatomy...
Nursing is primarily associated with such values as kindness, compassion, and empathy. However, in the age of globalization, cultural competence, open-mildness, and respect for cultural traditions also became necessary for nursing staff. Furthermore, in addition to being respectful and informed about cultural differences, nurses should also know how to implement...
Overview The advancement of the nursing profession presupposes broadening the scope of evidence pertaining to problem-solving. The past two decades have witnessed a widening body of research on nurses’ burnout, its causes, as well as outcomes for both the profession in general and patients in particular. Initially, the term burnout...
The article by Reihani et al. (2021) helped support the socio-ecological model among recently settled refugees in a variety of ways. For instance, it facilitated the identification of barriers that impact access to public health. Reihani et al. (2021) demonstrate the socio-ecological model’s capacity to provide critical insight into systematic...
Patient Initials: ____B.M__ Gender: M/F/Transgender: ___F_ Age: __38___ Race: __Black ___ Ethnicity __ African American __ Reason for Seeking Health Care: A 38-year-old African American woman was admitted because of dyspnea, confusion, and fatigue. HPI: The patient had been well until 18 months before the current admission, when the blood...
Case Summary Tom went to the ER with signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia in this case study. Coughing and shortness of breath were the most common complaints. The goal of this research was to provide a framework for using the nursing process to establish a care plan for a...
Radioactive isotopes, or chemical elements produced through the decay of atoms, are widely used in medicine. The branch of medicine known as nuclear medicine studies the use of radioactive materials for monitoring the internal functioning of organs and directed elimination of the affected or damaged tissues of the body. Thus,...
Introduction Microbiology is a field that is employed in multiple areas as it can be implemented in various processes that can improve human life. Microorganisms can be applied in the agricultural, food, medical, and waste management industries, and the development of the scientific area is promising. While currently, microbes are...
Electrolytes are substances with a natural negative and positive electrical charge when dissolved in water. The main essential electrolytes in the body include potassium, calcium, sodium, Magnesium, Chloride, and Phosphate. Individuals may get their electrolytes by eating nutritious diets, mainly whole foods. Electrolytes help keep the body hydrated, regulate muscle...
Problem Definition The elderly and terminally ill are the most minor protected groups because of many factors. One such factor is the abuse that occurs at the hands of relatives, medical personnel, and society at large. The abuse problem is acute in the community because it does not always involve...
The patient is a 57-year-old Mr. X, whose tests confirm pernicious anemia. This condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by gastric mucosa atrophy and decreased parietal cells (Pandharkar & Thote, 2021). One of the reasons for this type is the absence of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) or folic acid in the...
Abstract Social marketing plays an important role in promoting urgent issues in the healthcare field. In this project, increased diabetes prevalence is the major social issue for consideration. Various demographic and social factors contribute to disease development, prediction, and management. The target audience is the representatives of racial minorities, namely...
Advocacy is defined as care that is tailored to the individual, is coordinated, is supportive, and treats the individual with respect, compassion, and dignity. Empowering a person to have a voice and influence over their care is one method to make person-centred treatment possible (Tomaschewski-Barlem, 2017). Excellent verbal and nonverbal...
Introduction Health informatics is a relatively emerging and interdisciplinary field within the healthcare sector that utilizes information technology to consolidate and scrutinize health records to enhance healthcare outcomes. The field relies on information science methods and technologies to solve emerging problems, make significant decisions, and promote quality care in all...
Inappropriate polypharmacy is a significant problem among the elderly, and it has been linked to adverse health consequences. A priority is determining the optimal approaches to optimize proper polypharmacy. As a result, polypharmacy, or the use of many medications to improve clinical outcomes for patients, is gaining popularity (Rankin et...
Introduction It is impossible to deny that good health is one of the most significant phenomena for people. When some health issues affect an individual, he or she suffers from compromised well-being, denoting that it is impossible to live fully-fledged lives. That is why it is of importance for people...
The organization’s strategic foundation is built on its mission, vision, purpose, and values. They direct and steer the goal, principles, and values that drive the organization’s actions and convey this purpose internally and publicly (Law & Breznik, 2018). The organization’s mission is to enhance both individual health and the general...
Interview Answers What is your educational background, and how has it helped prepare you for your current position? Donna obtained a master’s degree in nursing administration, and now she is a Director of Nursing, a position which necessitates a high and suitable academic qualification. Describe the progression of your career...
Third-party payers play an important role in providing the foundation for healthcare organizations’ financial stability, the overall healthcare system, and the population’s well-being. Third-party payers’ activity in reimbursement of healthcare services focuses on payment of medical claims on behalf of the person receiving the services. Thus, the most common third-party...
Introduction The Tuskegee Syphilis research violated several principles of the ethics code, which primarily are: respect for a person, justice, and beneficence. The stated goal of the study was to study the effects of untreated syphilis in 600 African—American men from Macon County, Alabama – from the moment of infection...
Introduction The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is an association of professional nursing specialists who operate in a subfield of medical surgeries. The assessment of the organization reveals that it is a large institution uniquely representing medical surgical nurses across the United States. Its community focuses on a wide range...
Young adulthood is better characterized as a period of health-impairing lifestyles. This stage is defined as the period between 18 and 26 years, a time when youth have resources and a lot of time. This point in life is usually dubbed a transition period because people are moving from underneath...
Introduction In the past, Madeleine Leininger noted and advocated for the notion of adequate care in nursing practice. Throughout her career as a nurse, she evaluated how nurses ignored to appreciate the patients’ culture while delivering care (da Silva et al., 2021). I chose Madeline Leininger’s theory because in the...
The severity of the Dengue fever has sparked multiple discussions and studies regarding its prevention. To combat this disease, locations like Indonesia, Taiwan and Ethiopia have conducted studies on the matter. For these important measures, the scientists from these areas have reviewed the information and approach towards the required prevention...
Introduction Differential diagnosis, or establishing a list of suspected diseases, is critical because it directs our search for these diseases in a patient during diagnosis. It is unlikely that a disease will be identified if it is not included in the differential diagnosis. A critical factor is to include unusual...
Introduction Nursing theories bridge the gap between knowledge and practice thus influencing the patient outcomes. They are commonly applied in guiding education, research, and clinical activities. Specifically, the theories are used to evaluate care interventions and provide a rationale for decision-making. However, their application can only produce positive impacts if...
Introduction Situations, when people fight for the lives of their seriously ill relatives who have no chance to survive without medical support, are not rare. People hope that a miracle will happen and the patient in a desperate state will suddenly recover, which explains their inability to decide on the...
Introduction As a people-oriented profession, dentistry requires the development of solid communication skills. Such abilities are indispensable to patient care to serve specific aims, including management of patients’ primary complaints, triage emergencies, setting a shared objective during treatment planning, and insurance of informed consent. Strong interpersonal communication abilities can enhance...
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a field of study with many controversial issues and is based mainly on people’s personal experiences. In this regard, the most effective way to understand the principles of such functional medicine can be an independent experiment on lifestyle changes. As part of a similar...
Understanding the nature and composition of a group or an individual requires proper analysis that encompasses various approaches to extract the right information. A researcher should comprehend the features of the subject in order to design the appropriate method. For situations that require deep insight into the person or event’s...
Diagnostic ultrasound is an imaging technique that uses wide-ranging waves to produce structural images within the body. In most cases, the images are responsible for providing necessary information for guiding and analyzing several conditions and sicknesses. It assists in diagnosing the cause of pain, inflammation, and infection in internal tissues...
Introduction Usually, when people think of illness, they think of cancer, heart disease, or diabetes. Indeed, these conditions are leading and most prevalent in the world, but all of them are strict in their physical nature. Not many people realize that mental illness has a similarly profound effect on life...
Introduction Health and wellness is a field of science that has become a common healthcare practice functioning as a conduit for community or public health. Historically, researchers have tried extensively defining the terms health and wellness to establish a comprehensive understanding of the roles definitions and diverse types (Perlman et...
Fact Gathering Tyler has had Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) since he was born while his mum was an alcoholic addict while pregnant. The most immediate assessment needs include offering support services to the client and applying family oneness to ensure a change in the behavioral activities of the client....
Introduction There is no formal definition for anxiety disorders in the DSM-IV-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). Anxiety is a normal stress response and a fundamental part of everyday life. The development of anxiety disorders is thought to be due to environmental and genetic factors. Anxiety disorders affect...
Anxiety in the modern world is widespread among the adult population and among younger and adolescent age. Anxiety disorder is characterized by frequently occurring prolonged anxiety, feelings of tension, anxiety, and negative premonitions. The number of children who face this problem is increasing every year, as well as anxious teenagers....
The number of individuals depending on the intake of different substances grows exponentially. Up-to-date medicine struggles between treating humans’ bodies and spirit as sometimes spending more attention to the first aspect lead to an increase in humans’ addictions. By people’s nature, it is challenging to fight the feelings of craving...
Nowadays, the gap in the literature regarding depression diagnosis and treatment in post-stroke patients is gaining more attention. According to Quattropani et al. (2018), although individuals also exhibit stress after a stroke, symptoms of depression have started receiving more scientific attention. Recent research has focused on post-stroke anxiety (PSA), which...
Eating bags of microwave popcorn for years is claimed to cause “popcorn” lung from inhalation of the flavoring used on the popcorn. Plaintiffs with the medical problem sued the popcorn makers and the maker of the flavoring. The flavoring maker asserted it was not liable under the bulk-supplier defense. Daughetee...
The progression of the healthcare industry is inseparable from organizational development and theories – the fundamental aspects of management that help improve healthcare outcomes. The organizational system within healthcare is complex and involves changing reporting structures and relationships. Multiple types of specialists with different professional cultures work within a singular...
The Pender Health Promotion Model is used to initiate behavioral change. The central feature of this prevention model is that it emphasizes the proactive interventions people should adopt to avoid illness in general. This model describes the important role of nurses in supporting patients in preventing disease through self-care and...
In healthcare management, scheduling is an essential procedure that optimizes the workflow, leading to increased nurse satisfaction and balanced benefits expenses. Excel Solver Setup is an efficient tool in Microsoft Excel that uses the what-if algorithm to determine the appropriate value for the objective cell (Microsoft, 2022). For instance, this...
Mental health nursing is a multi-component and complex process requiring specific training and knowledge. The foundations are based on the fact that recovery from mental disease must focus on the patient’s life experiences, health concerns, abilities, and goals. The primary purpose of nurses is to help with emotional trauma and...
Contemporary consumers tend to practice a variety of eating habits caused by health, ethical, and sustainability issues. In particular, a versatile number of restrictive diets have become very popular in the recent past. They include vegan baking trends, vegetarian diets, gluten-free, paleo, nut exclusion, and others. These frequently observed consumer...
Introduction Strategic planning is a necessary practice without which competent management is impossible. The main priorities of strategic planning in the health sector are reducing mortality and expanding measures to prevent morbidity. Trinity Health in Pennsylvania was selected to review the improvements needed and implement strategic planning. Trinity Health is...
Classification of the Organism Tuberculosis has been a significant global health concern for centuries. This disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which is a pathogenic bacteria belonging to the order Actinomycetales, family Mycobacteriaceae, and genus Mycobacterium (Bandaru et al., 2020). M. tuberculosis belongs to a group of obligate pathogens referred...
The principles of healthy eating are the aspects discussed not only in the narrow professional environment of nutritionists but also among ordinary people since this topic affects everyone. Particular attention is paid to the nuances of child nutrition because the problems of obesity and related chronic problems at an early...
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease affects all aspects of the ill person’s life and those connected to the individual. This article provides a clear picture of the potential impact of the illness on family and personal relationships. It describes the extent to which the interrelationships between family members, friends, and partners may...
Challenges The rise of the asylums happened in the 1800s, and at that time, it was a widespread type of institution for mentally ill people who had severe disorders and required special care from professionals. Eventually, when the patients were sent to the asylums, they usually stayed there for the...
Identification of the Underlying Issue In July 2014, two American citizens named Dr. Paul Gingrey (a retired obstetrician and gynecologist and a former member of the congress in the United States) and Linda Poon (a staff writer at CityLab Bloomberg) have both illustrated their perspective on the healthcare policy in...
Life expectancy has increased significantly with the development and discovery of new devices and medicine in the last century. Health technology played a substantial role in this process, making healthcare more accessible to people and improving the quality of life. For example, diagnostic tools, such as wearable trackers, x-ray machines,...
Patient Situation Mohamed Salah, a 48-year-old man who is a recent immigrant from the Middle East, is taken to the hospital with a history of epigastric discomfort, vomiting, as well as occasional black bowel movement for further evaluation. He is set to undergo an upper endoscopy this morning. He has...
To design a standard procedure used in the collection and preparation of fresh frozen plasma (FFP). The standard operating procedure aims at providing laboratory staff and others with professional and regulatory guidelines in collecting and managing fresh frozen plasma. Policy The policy aims to provide an easily accessible and adequate...
Effect of Obesity on Quality of Care Patients suffering from obesity suffer immensely from stigma during the process of care due to avoidance. This stigma ultimately affects the quality of care they receive from the healthcare teams availed to them. Stigma is mainly due to the association of obesity with...
Executive Summary This paper describes the essence of sound healing, its types, benefits, and origins to create a solid background for its implementation into national centers in Saudi Arabia. Being introduced centuries ago, vibrational medicine was proved as sufficient practice to improve their emotional and physical well-being. Today, the community’s...
Brief description of the encounter I had with a client In general, communication, especially the first contact with a patient, is essential; it determines the patient’s different relationship with the medical staff. In the context of the treatment process, the nurse acts as a partner, an intermediary between the patient...
It is crucial to establish efficiency in a workplace to foster a positive environment that produces good performance. Good integration of organizational theories in a health care setting is crucial. It helps enhance the management of health workers to achieve objectives and goals and ensure safety for the patients. For...
A data dictionary contains metadata; in other words, it is a collection of elements in a database with a detailed description. It is helpful in the healthcare system, as “a catalog of available healthcare data is a great advantage to reusing routinely collected data for secondary purposes” (Bruland et al.,...
Counsellor’s Professional Role As a medical professional, a counsellor has the ability to work with people to promote their mental wellbeing and prosperity. Many individuals face problems during the course of their life, establishing a need for strong emotional and psychological support. The existence of a counsellor helps those that...
Introduction Patients with renal failure need a life-saving supportive procedure known as dialysis, which allows filtering waste from their blood, the function that their kidneys can no longer perform. It is an expensive treatment covered by the Medicare end-stage renal disease (ESRD) program, implemented in 1973 (Anumudu & Eknoyan, 2020)....
The previously conducted study revealed my capability to cope with situations when it is needed to provide assistance for people with drug addiction. More specifically, it showed that some aspects of the matter were easier to address, whereas others remain a significant challenge on the way to making improvements in...
Introduction Nowadays, several prominent nonprofit organizations seek to contribute to people’s health and quality of life. Undoubtedly, the World Health Organization (WHO) can be considered the most influential among them. Found in 1948, this entity now serves as the uniting platform for 194 Member States (Cueto et al., 2019; WHO,...
Medical terminology is as a specific language utilized by healthcare personnel to describe the components of a body, illnesses, and medical interventions. The basis of medical terminology is the Latin language, and in some cases, these words have little or nothing in common with the modern English words. Nurses, physicians,...
The article “An Assessment of Five (PANSS, SAPS, SANS, NSA-16, CGI-SCH) commonly used Symptoms Rating Scales in Schizophrenia and Comparison to Newer Scales (CAINS, BNSS)” by Suneeta Kumari and Mansoor Malik was published in the Journal of Addiction Research and Therapy on 11th May 2017. The authors are psychiatrists who...
The parity of esteem signifies the importance of placing equal value on mental and physical health. While the concept employs several purposes, its primary function is to promote equal access to healthcare services for individuals with complex mental health needs that reflect those that are provided for individuals with physical...
In order to describe the four processes of the pharmacokinetic phase, one is to primarily turn to the definition of the pharmacokinetics. According to Le (2020), pharmacokinetics is essentially the drug’s movement through the body, as well as in and out of it – or, in other words, the body’s...
If implemented by medical institutions, electronic health records can prove to be very beneficial to doctors, patients, and other healthcare professionals. However, fears regarding patient records’ security and privacy may drive a lot of health facilities to utilize EMRs at a slightly lower rate. One of the major issues of...
Nitroglycerin Transdermal Patch – is a patch that is applied to prevent angina in people suffering from a specific heart issue called coronary artery disease or CAD. How It Works The patch is put on the skin, which allows it to release medicines named nitrates. Nitrates are able to go...
Abstract The United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union forced organizations with the international workforce to address the challenges in recruiting, training, and creating career development opportunities. National Health Services (NHS) is an example of a UK company that highly depends on non-residential employees, and Brexit’s outcomes disrupted its HR...
Food and Nutrient Intake and Assessment In type 1 diabetes therapy, nurses monitor the quantity and quality of food that patients consume in their diet. Health workers also analyze the drinks consumed and the diet in general. To record the results of the assessment, the nurses make entries in the...
Introduction Nowadays, the healthcare industry faces various challenges due to technological advancement that has significantly impacted service delivery. Although the innovations aim to improve the working processes within the medical field, they are also associated with specific issues. Thus, there are four prominent healthcare industry challenges, which are presented on...
Healthcare fraud comes from isolated instances of theft of medical equipment to the actions of entire criminal organizations engaged in stealing patient information. There are many companies that exist only on paper and bill insurance firms that provide fictitious services to patients. Many people working in health care deny the...
With the development of medical services, many different institutions have appeared that provide medical services to people. Hence, the two main types of such organizations are clinics and hospitals. The main conditions, in addition to the work schedule and funding sources, are conditions and methods of treatment due to differences...
Introduction The limit of non-renewable or finite resources causes a necessity to develop a strategy for their advantageous utilization. Therefore, the problem of their proper allocation has been discussed by scientists worldwide for a long time. In addition, with the emergence of COVID-19, which only strengthened this issue, the concern...
Abstract This research paper aims to conduct a theoretical review of literature on child-centered therapy. School-aged children are experiencing an increase in mental health issues that require the interventions of experts in mental health. Managing and treating mental health issues in children requires the role of clinical mental health counselors...
Mental health illnesses affect a large proportion of the population, yet there are still contractions in the research findings and approaches to the provision of mental health services. According to Cubeiro (2018), 25% of the population is affected by some type of mental health disease. This is a large proportion...
My degree aim is a Public Health Bachelor’s Degree in Arts. The profession I want to get is Health administrator or health policy or health promotion. Since I grew up in a rural community and saw what individuals face there, my desire in the future is to be able to...
Introduction It is essential to ensure a woman’s general and medical rights. That is, Global Women’s Health and Rights, along with women’s right to education, freedom of movement, and fair wages, also have rights concerning their health. For example, women have the right to make decisions about their bodies and...
Interprofessional cooperation and collaboration are some of the key instruments of providing high-quality medical services. It ensures the safety of both doctors and patients and facilitates the job of healthcare providers at all levels and settings (Reeves et al., 2107). The quality of the communication between the medical personnel, as...
Introduction One of the most important social justice topics that relates not only to nursing in particular but to healthcare in general, is affordable healthcare. Around half of the US adults report problems paying for dental care and out-of-pocket costs for medical care not covered by insurance (Kearney et al.,...
Introduction The health care sector upholds the importance of shared decision-making in successful treatment processes. It is defined as the process through which health professionals collaborate with the patients in making critical decisions regarding the patient health and treatment (Kon et al., 2016). Another study by Hoffman et al. (2014)...
The Transtheoretical Model (also known as the Stages of Change Model) was established as a result of studies comparing the experiences of smokers who were able to quit on their own versus those who needed more help to understand why some people were able to quit on their own. The...
Obesity Prevention Policy State healthcare policy in Texas consists of and is based on laws and regulations regarding the proper functioning of the state healthcare system. As part of an effective health care system, state citizens receive medical services to diagnose, treat, and prevent various diseases. The healthcare system may...
Wake County is one of the most highly rated living and working environments in the United States and North Carolina. Thankfully to great opportunities, Wake County keeps growing on big scales. The County has more than 1 million people, and it is the largest population in North Carolina (U.S. Census...
Unwarranted clinical variations and their manifestations are an evolving area of research in the medical field of study. According to Sutherland and Levesque (2019), clinical variations are present across different health care settings, including “diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing practices” (p. 688). This discussion post will consider the framework proposed by...
Abortion has been a controversial issue for many decades, with both sides of the argument often feeling very strongly about it. Nevertheless, regardless of the stance one takes on it, most people agree on prioritizing safety of the procedure if it must happen. It can be difficult to ensure safety...
Summary An ethically sensitive orientation in medical and nursing practice is the result of ethical norms established in the medical community. Medicine, as an institution that has developed over many centuries, must certainly evolve along with changing cultural norms. The link between culture and ethics is undeniable, and therefore therapies...
Vaccination is the most effective way of protection against COVID-19: a highly contagious disease often followed by a set of serious complications. The effectiveness of this measure directly depends on the number of people vaccinated, since together, they generate a collective immunity for their sector of society. Health professionals around...
The presentation by David Smith, Nicole Sowers, and Scott Randall on Champ Software and Nightingale notes is an outstanding demonstration of how a team can take on the challenging task of modernizing health information systems. The most interesting part was about Minnesota’s success story, which implemented the software for the...
In our time, society is diverse and multicultural, so new challenges in health care are emerging. That is, nurses are faced with the problem of providing quality care to sufferers of all religions, races, and cultures. Although this is a difficult task, considering that even English-speaking patients find it problematic...
Code of Ethics and Medical Social Work Ethical standards are integral to the work of all social professionals. The reason for the existence of ethical standards as a system is the need for a unique guide to help navigate controversial situations (Cole, 2012). In addition, the presence of such a...
