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The attention to task diversification can be listed among the most important principles that characterize the majority of institutions and companies. In fact, clear task distribution is extremely important in each sphere of human activity as it ensures proper coordination between team members and helps to achieve best possible results...
Background The prevailing majority of seniors prefer their own home to elderly care centers or other facilities. Due to this, it is highly important for them to maintain not only physical and mental health, which is defined by three factors: 1) evaluative wellness; 2) hedonic wellness (happiness); 3) eudemonic wellness...
Introduction In the past ten or more years, rapid technological advancements have been witnessed in almost every aspect of life. The field of medicine has not been spared by such developments. Electronic health records implementation is among the technologies that make integral contributions to the evolution of health care. However,...
The Cultural Norms of Communication Adopted in Russia Verbal, Non-Verbal Communication, and Touches For some reason, western countries consider Russian people to be grim and gloomy, down to the point where communication with Russians becomes uncomfortable and unpleasant, but it’s just a big misunderstanding. I think cultural norms of verbal...
Introduction In nursing, the scope of practice of a nurse practitioner is rather diverse and multifaceted. Their list of duties, responsibilities, and tasks to accomplish on a daily basis is long and may vary from one day to another. Nursing is one of the most flexible and fast-developing career fields...
Introduction: the perception of the UN’s Millennium Goals Florence Nightingale was one of the most influential nurses in history. Among her contemporaries in the 19th century, she “created a wider understanding of the importance of health and the many determinants of health — for individuals and communities and nations” (Beck,...
Introduction The health promotion model (HPM) developed by Pender in 1990 relies on behavioral science and nursing approaches in order to gain an understanding of “the complex biopsychosocial processes that motivate individuals to engage in behaviors directed toward enhancing health” (Pender, Murdaugh, & Parsons, 2015, p. 74). HPM is a...
Patient Issue Thomas and Galla (2013) define patient-centered care as “the provision of care that is in accordance with the patient’s needs, values, and preferences while at the same time ensuring such attributes guide every clinical decision” (p. 395). For very many years, physician-centered care has failed to improve the...
Introduction Nurse-Managed Health Centers (NMHCs) are organizations that could become a significant part of the solution to the problem of restricted access to health care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the shortage of primary care practitioners will reach 44,000 by 2025 (as cited in Esperat, Hanson-Turton,...
Introduction and Identification of the Problem The transitional nursing or transitional care model is focused on various types of patients, including chronically ill, elderly, adolescent, and other vulnerable individuals. The model focuses on preventing readmissions and repeated hospitalizations; it also provides patients with detailed instructions and follow-ups that evaluate their...
Introduction Nursing theories form a crucial foundation for nursing practice and education as they review the key nursing concepts and provide tools to improve patient care. Today, there are many nursing theories available to practitioners, so that each person can practice by a nursing theory that suits his or her...
Introduction It is agreed that health care staff should provide treatment to patients according to their wishes regarding consent. Legal documents proclaim that a patient has the right to refuse treatment or any other type of medical interference even if this would lead to his or her disability or death....
The Hispanic population of the Allapattah neighborhood in Miami, Florida, is one of the most vulnerable groups in the region. Even though this community has the higher living standards compared to other Hispanic populations in the country, it is still exposed to various social problems. The poor economic situation of...
Abstract Culturally competent care is a new approach in the context of delivering healthcare services to members of minority groups. At its core, this concept espouses the need to acquire a certain level of cultural sensitivity that stems from the realization that there are certain factors and historical precedents that...
One of the biggest challenges faced by nurses in the public and private health care sectors is the development of work-life balance. The main challenge in this process is that the nursing profession is a caregiving field that operates under ethical guidelines that compel the nurses to embrace the needs...
Introduction: Describing Three Non-traditional Healthcare Practices The three cultures that will be examined in this study will consist of the Filipino, Chinese and Finnish cultures. These were chosen based on how their nontraditional health practices significantly diverged from one another and how their cultures also had considerable differences as well....
Performance appraisal is a complicated process that involves both objective and a subjective evaluation of a person or the staff in general. Despite the time-consuming nature and difficulty associated with it, successful performance appraisal translates into improved job performance (Hamric, Hanson, Tracy, & O’Grady, 2014). As the conversation with a...
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a dangerous disease that affects the health outcomes of many patients. In order to record positive health outcomes, patients can utilize some of the existing national and community-based resources (Alva, Gray, Mihaylova, Leal, & Holman, 2015). This discussion identifies three major resources that can support more...
Introduction The motivation of staff plays a big role in nursing management. Nurse leaders are responsible for securing the professional development of nurse practitioners, performing conflict and relationship management, and promoting service-oriented behavior and values. Service orientation includes identifying and meeting the needs of customers and motivation to improve health...
Experience has proven that the patients diagnosed with hypertension do not always know the factors that influence high-blood pressure and what precautionary measures should be taken in order to avoid the increase of blood pressure. The paper reviews the related studies and suggests the combination of direct communication and modern...
The biological theory of aging combines two main approaches toward aging in the human body: programmed and damage (error) theories. Programmed theories are based on the assumption that the aging process is regulated by gene expression and changes that happen in those. Damage or error theories specify environmental assaults as...
Nursing can be defined as an act of providing and maintaining people’s health and capabilities, preventing illnesses, performing the treatment, educating patients about proper self-care, and increasing the level of health care quality in general (by contributing to the well-being of each person in particular). It is a constantly changing...
Introduction Reading fashion magazines can tell one a lot about fashion. Very often, magazines have pictures of slim girls wearing cozy clothing. Lots of people put much focus on such figures as well as their clothing, forgetting that there is some link between the fashions displayed and the health of...
Advanced Nursing Practice Role Although nurses do not treat patients, but only follow the doctor’s prescriptions, their role in advanced practice is important. Nurses are expected to notice any changes in the patient’s condition. Besides, nurses can calm the patient down as well as make his/her sufferings less severe. The...
Introduction The rising costs and growing pressure on medical interventions have caused the health care system to adapt to patient needs. Developing technological capabilities of health information technology has led to the wider adoption of telemedicine. It is revolutionary for the health market as telemedicine fundamentally shifts the process of...
Strategies for Establishing Operational Budgets The first effective strategy for establishing operational budgets in health care is planning across multiple time horizons, which allows health care specialists to align models, plans, and budgets. The strategy has three basic constituents (Siegel, Young, Zysberg, & Santillan, 2014): Rolling forecasts. To provide an...
In their practice, nurses should focus on many theoretical models which explain the major aspects of nursing and demonstrate the relationships between such concepts as “health,” “nursing,” “environment,” and “patient.” In Theory of Culture Care: Diversity and Universality, Madeleine Leininger focused not only on the listed concepts but also on...
Goals and Objectives A nurse must consider community practice as an important tool for building the necessary experience. Therefore, the practice in question must be viewed as an opportunity for developing a better understanding of how to meet the unique needs of the target population. A set of goals listed...
Cost of Nursing Care There are various ways to assess the cost of nursing care. For example, Nursing Costs Per Patient Day are based on monthly or quarterly data, which implies that the individual cases are not examined, and the cost of nursing care is calculated based on “average” patients,...
Introduction The largest province in Canada is Quebec. It is not in isolation in the fight against drug abuse. Young people engage themselves in drug abuse due to various reasons. It may include peer pressure, to deal with pain, rejection, low self-esteem, curiosity and as a way of having fun....
Introduction Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in African Americans while stroke is among the biggest problems affecting women from this race. Beal (2015) conducted a study titled “Stroke education needs of African American women” to investigate the perceptions about stroke and health information seeking behaviors in African...
The creation of quality improvement (QI) teams is essential since the involvement of the staff in the processes of change is vital for successful work redesign and the improvement of the existing practices (Rantz et al., 2013). QI teams are needed because changes in the provision of healthcare services do...
Introduction Cybersecurity becomes an essential part of healthcare and services linked to it Cybersecurity directly influences nursing practice Cybersecurity can have both a positive and adverse impact on healthcare Understanding and knowledge of informatics is needed to evaluate the issue Sensitive data is not protected enough Cybersecurity is linked to...
Introduction Vanguard Health is a long-term care provider in the United States of America which was founded in 1997. The healthcare system is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. The system has many facilities that provide rehabilitation and excellent nursing services to patients who are recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Currently,...
Chapter I of the book Health Care Ethics is entitled “Understanding Ethics and How We Approach Ethical Decisions.” It comprises of three sub-parts. The part that should be summarized is “How We Approach Ethical Decisions.” In the following chapter, the authors discuss aspects that influence the making of moral decisions....
Hospice is not merely a specialized hospital for the dying people, the philosophical aspect of patients’ treatment plays one of the crucial roles there. The initial hospice philosophy is very simple – a dying person needs a special care while passing through the boundaries of life and death. The palliative...
Recent attempts to reorganize the delivery of health care services, along with cost reduction, has resulted in the deterioration of working conditions for staff nurses (Gormley, 2010). Not only do the negative changes in the working climate have a serious impact on the retention of both new and experienced employees,...
Overview and Guiding Propositions It should be noted that the theoretical construct of the future research would be built around the principles of humanistic theory. Its main guiding proposition lies in the understanding that people are not a collection of body parts and functions but complex beings in whom all...
Overall Description of the “Meditech” Electronic Health Records The “Meditech EHR” is an electronic health record (EHR) that provides solutions for hospitals and health care institutions on recording, storing, processing and retrieving information about the patients’ health condition. Being a product of a major company, “Meditech” is used in a...
Available nursing scholarship demonstrates that it is not uncommon for patients with terminal illnesses to express a desire to hasten their death (Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, 2011), and that such expressions present nurses with a multiplicity of ethical, legal, and moral dilemmas in large part due to the sensitivity...
The Cost-effectiveness of the Project Many countries have greatly suffered as a result of HIV and AIDS. Many of them have tried their best to completely finish HIV/AIDS to no avail. However, Thailand has shown the rest of the world that all is not lost in this fight against this...
Introduction In the framework of health care, health promotion plays a critical role. It educates individuals regarding activities that can improve their health condition, prevent diseases and even premature death. Health promotion is significant not only for individuals but also for the whole communities, as it can influence the health...
Health promotion is one of the duties of every nurse practitioner. Most importantly, patients should be encouraged to take responsibility for their health and demonstrated how their initiative reduces health costs and improves their well-being (Evans, Coutsaftiki, & Fathers, 2014). The three levels of health promotion are sufficient in curbing...
Introduction Similar to other professions, the nursing vocation has an ethical rubric used as a guideline in the profession. This template of character is codified in the Nightingale pledge in honour of one of the most outstanding personalities who have had a positive impact in the nursing profession, Florence Nightingale...
Background Artificial ventilation has served many patients who were admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Normally, artificial ventilation is achieved through positive pressure ventilation, which results in gas delivery and expansion of the alveoli and gas exchange. However, artificial ventilation was non-physiological and presented several challenges. Moreover, it was...
Introduction The health situation in Miami community varies from one area to another. In a similar manner, there are different issues to attend concerning the nutrition and weight status in the community. The most significant ones of them include obesity and over-weight problem, the issue of malnutrition, type 2 diabetes,...
Abstract Evidence-based practice (EBP) has revolutionized healthcare, and as such, this essay explores how it relates to research and global health. In Part A of the essay, the benefits of EBP, which make it one of the crucial pillars that underpin contemporary healthcare are examined. These benefits include higher quality...
Purpose The main purpose of this program is to reduce the number of inpatients falls in the clinic. One should note that this problem is one of the main concerns for many hospitals since such events can adversely affect a great number of people (Duque & Kiel, 2009, p. 131)....
Manual Therapy: Definition The phenomenon of manual therapy is typically defined as a method of affecting damaged tissues in a direct way (i.e., manually) so that their functions could be restored after an injury or trauma had affected them negatively and contributed to a partial loss of the functions mentioned...
Running head: Myasthenia Gravis Myasthenia Gravis is a neurodegenerative disorder that weakens the skeletal muscles. The disorder causes emotional stress on the family members because it is difficult to detect in early stages (Mehta, 2014). The diagnostic process of Myasthenia Gravis is a continuous process which is very expensive for...
Introduction Nursing, as a modern profession, can trace its foundation to Florence Nightingale. This revolutionary figure started the first nurses’ training school at St. Thomas’s Hospital in London in the late nineteenth century. Due to her efforts, people who were interested in nursing could, for the first time in history,...
Introduction In healthcare settings, culturally competent organizations entail systems that have developed the capacity to not only provide care to patients with diverse cultural and racial values, beliefs, expectations and behaviors, but also to tailor or customize the delivery of care with the view to satisfactorily meeting the patients’ social,...
Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are bacterial conditions that normally occur in the gastrointestinal tract in the human body, causing irritation and abdominal pain. Normally, the inflammation of the bowel occurs as a result of the destruction of harmless digestive bacteria during the clean up of the immune system. This...
This paper discusses Mark O’Brien’s experiences based on the film “Breathing Lessons: The Life of Mark O’Brien”. In short, Mark O’Brien contracted polio at a young age. He went through many challenges right from his childhood to adulthood. Challenges are associated with the disability he sustained from the disease. Polio...
Our life consists of millions of actions and processes which we perform every day. Usually, we do them unconsciously, without even thinking about them or taking into account some peculiarities of their behavior. However, each process has its algorithm according to which it carries. Peculiarities of this algorithm determine the...
How communication skills are used in health and social care Health and social care communication involves interpersonal relationships with healthcare professionals on one hand and clients and patients on the other. This process largely depends on the healthcare professionals or workers as they are the privileged class, i.e. their background,...
Introduction Technology in modern world is increasingly becoming important and necessary in the lives of many people and organizations. For example, use of technology can be cited to be in great use in key areas like education, entertainment, advertisements, banking, warehousing and health (Prakashan 2008, p. 6). Due to this,...
Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been defined as a steady progressive central neuro-degenerative disorder. The disease affects the body movement and is typified by severe symptoms which include significant rigidity in muscle, tremors in hands and legs among other body parts, loss of facial expression as well as hypophonia, diminished...
The purpose of this proposal is to inform and educate parents, children, and adolescents of the importance of having a good balanced diet and exercise in their daily lives to avoid obesity. The latter is a serious problem in contemporary society. It is the main causative factor of a number...
Introduction Many people do not take the issue of health and nutrition seriously today. Studies indicate that people eat as much food as they want. It is agreeable that people no longer think of their health conditions and their surrounding environment. The situation today requires that we take care of...
Introduction Patient safety remains to be one of the main concerns in areas of health care and nursing. The Joint Commission is an organization that is responsible for accrediting health care facilities, and patient safety is one of the main criteria to consider while making a decision in hospitals (The...
Vegetarianism is a dietary condition that entails refraining from meat and to some extend related animal products. Various people will cite different reasons as to why they ended up embracing such a kind of mannerism in their diets. Religious, social, economic, medical and cultural reasons have been attributed to various...
Introduction Obesity, or excessive weight gain, is a health condition that has been reported to increase worldwide. There is a general belief that excessive weight gain and obesity are mainly caused by excessive fat intake, which is not necessarily the case. Obesity is linked to both stress and inadequate activity that...
Research Topic Adiastuty, Waluya, and Aminah, the authors of the article “Neuroscience Study,” studied the creative thinking of students in mathematics and how this is influenced by gender. The observation occurred in professional schools, which is why the article is mathematically oriented. The authors considered what causes creative thinking and...
Introduction Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences that anyone can go through. It can be a time of great emotional and psychological upheaval, and it can be challenging for the family to cope with the loss. The death of a loved one is a deeply...
Introduction Due to some cases of infertility and sexual defects, some couples resort to egg and sperm donation to have children. The practice is becoming common in the US as many individuals are ready to donate their eggs and sperm for the same purpose. However, most donors have their identities...
Introduction Integrative experience in nursing practice is the analysis, synthesis, and interpretation of experiences from theory and practice. It is necessary to reflect and formulate development goals, as well as assess one’s strengths and weaknesses, capabilities, and potential. This work mainly focuses on education, values, skills, a nurse’s role, integrating...
Introduction Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the modern methods of investigating the human body. Thanks to this technology, doctors can receive a detailed picture of the internal organs without surgical intrusion. From my experience, this mechanism is known to help people identify diseases of the bodily organs. My...
Introduction The nursing job and roles these employees perform, including leadership, are evolving simultaneously with the healthcare sector. The profession began in the 19th century when nurses cared for the sick and wounded soldiers near their beds (“What is the role,” 2022). In the modern world, their competence includes care,...
Introduction Supplements are among the health-related products most people use to compensate for their nutritional deficit. Some supplements in the market today include weight gain supplements, which are integral to body mass management. A close relative has been using the optimum nutrition mass weight gainer powered for the past five...
Problem Background The opioid crisis has swept the U.S., causing a range of significant concerns to emerge. Peaking in 2021, the problem of opioid drug misuse led to 100,000 deaths annually, which called for a series of changes (Hodge et al., 2019). However, despite the efforts made to address the...
Ethical Dilemmas Surrounding MAID Medical assistance in dying (MAID) has always been a disputable question. It introduces an ethical dilemma, as health workers should care for patients and help them live as long as possible. However, from another perspective, an individual can manage their own life as they want, and...
Topic Presentation The human brain remains a critical organ that controls a wide range of processes in the body. The nervous system forms an effective network that supports transmitting messages from the brain to different parts. The interconnectivity between the brain and the nervous system supports internal and external communication....
Introduction to the Medigap Act of 2023 and Its Ethical Dimensions As proposed by Doggett, the Medigap Act of 2023 tackles numerous issues around access to medical care, including discrimination in pricing and access, pre-existing medical conditions, and affordability for all patients. However, considerable ethical issues revolve around access to...
Introduction People needing medical help come from different cultures and backgrounds that shape their values, beliefs, and opinions. All health professionals must care for patients without discrimination, helping everyone improve their well-being. However, current research shows that the absence of discrimination is not enough to provide high-quality care. Nurses and...
Introduction The paper examines mental health as a critical global health issue, focusing on Ukraine. The prolonged conflict in Ukraine has aggravated the country’s mental health crisis, impacting one in every five persons with a mental health problem such as depression, anxiousness, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia (WHO, 2022, para....
Introduction Approximately 40,000 deaths among women are reported annually in the United States, indicating that the disease claims many lives (CDC, 2022). The lack of information about viable prevention and treatment interventions is the major problem leading to increased health disorders among women. Approximately 59% of black women aged 20...
Case Scenario Brandon Novak is a forty-four-year-old Caucasian male who identifies himself as a person in long-term sobriety. He presented with the problem of substance abuse disorder that he had experienced for more than twenty years. The circumstances of his referral entailed his dire condition due to the consistent use...
Introduction This project involves developing a lesson plan for customers interested in improving their health. The plan analyzes the client’s metaparadigm concepts and summarizes the assessment’s overall conclusions. The client’s age, sex, contextual cues, growth level, language, overall health status, physical examination, previous medical history, cognitive skills, psychomotor ability, motivation,...
Introduction Stress and sleep are critical factors significantly impacting our physical and mental health. Robert Sapolsky, in the eleventh chapter of his book “Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers,” delves into the relationship between stress and sleep. I learned several important insights from this chapter. The Varied Impact of Stressors on...
Introduction Healthcare workers must treat their patients with compassion and respect while adhering to ethical norms. Ethical principles and standards guide healthcare practitioners in making moral judgments. This work aims to locate, summarize, and apply a recognized code of ethics for the healthcare profession. The Code of Ethics of the...
Before Reading The main aim of the research “Association Among Smoking, Depression, and Anxiety: Findings From a Representative Sample of Korean Adolescents” by Haewon Byeon was to examine the connections and impact of smoking on mental health issues among Korean adolescents. Primarily, the authors studied the relationship between smoking and mental...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that, in most cases, pregnancy is a challenging but incredible experience that creates new life and happiness. However, due to the complications of this process, several essential factors should be considered by both future mothers and fathers so that the pregnancy proceeds without complications....
Introduction Abortion is a highly contentious and intricate moral conundrum that raises questions about the worth of human life, autonomy, and the freedom to seek treatment. The debate over abortion is universal, with controversy, and for good reason. In order to completely comprehend and assess the ethical repercussions of this...
Looking Back I want to reflect on a significant situation relating to my clinical placement. On my first consolidated clinical practicum day, I was assigned a patient who was admitted to the hospital for abdominal surgery for abscess drainage and wound debridement. Upon performing my head-to-toe assessment, I asked the...
Introduction Most modern cancer treatments focus solely on the disease’s biological aspects, ignoring the psychiatric and societal issues that often accompany cancer. The health of cancer patients may suffer as a result of this failure, which reduces the efficiency of medical treatment. Cancer-related despair and other mental difficulties result in...
Introduction Cancer is a massive health issue that evokes concern in most people, with a significant number of people globally having lost loved ones to Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), with more than 20,000 people having died from AML in 2020 (National Cancer Institute, 2022). Though its exact causes are not...
Overview of Reimbursement Systems There are several healthcare coverage assistance systems in the US. Given the high cost of doctor visits, it is necessary for many individuals to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. However, not every hospital visitor may have their regular insurance up to date, and other problems...
Introduction The Novartis example is unique in that the organization grew net income while total revenue fell. A similar effect was achieved thanks to the earnings from the equity interest item, which significantly increased net profit in 2021 (YahooFinance, 2023). Although net profit excluding this aspect fell in 2019-2022, these...
Introduction Orthodox Judaism is one of the main branches of Judaism that adheres to traditional Jewish teachings and rituals. Within this religious tradition, there are many ways of expressing hope, change, and healing, as well as understanding physical and mental health. Expressions of Hope in the Religion Hope is one...
Introduction Generally, there are many discussions regarding U.S. health insurance accessibility and prevalence today. Some people are in favor of “Medicare-for-all,” while others are in favor of private insurance companies. The importance of such matters is expressed mainly in the context of the U.S. healthcare system’s effectiveness and in realizing...
Introduction As the healthcare industry expands, the need for nurses is becoming more prevalent. However, there is a growing concern about nurse retention, a complex problem requiring a multifaceted solution. Nurses are often overworked and underappreciated, leading to high stress levels and exhaustion. Another contributing factor is the organization’s lack...
Introduction The initiative to implement the in-home assessment program is quite complex. It requires initiative from the organization’s management, financial departments, and direct executors in the field. According to the plan, a nurse or a paramedic will work with patients at home, and the practical implementation of the initiative will...
Introduction The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is one of the most famous federal-level public health agencies in the United States. Similarly to other agencies, the FDA was established with little involvement from the U.S. government. In 1906, independent journalists exposed the status of food and drug safety in the...
Introduction With millions of infections and millions of fatalities worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the world. There is growing concern about the pandemic’s effects on mental health in addition to the virus’s effects on physical health. Much research has been devoted to mental health in...
Key Lessons from State and Local Health Care Reform Efforts One of the main lessons that can be learned from health system reforms is that reducing the cost of health care is possible with good program design. The second lesson that deserves to be mentioned is the understanding that the...
Introduction Mental disorders are a critical issue impacting the nation’s health and the quality of people’s lives. However, regardless of the increased topicality and significance of the problem, some disparities might affect access to care or the risk of undesired conditions’ emergence. For this reason, the following paper will use...
Introduction A healthcare agency director must make tough choices to keep things running smoothly for the agency and their staff in the face of an $80,000 budget shortfall. This situation calls for a strategic approach to financial planning that balances moral obligations and pragmatic demands. Making cost-effective changes while maintaining...
Introduction Given that it affects pregnant women and adults, the opioid epidemic in the United States has become a serious public health issue. Pregnancy-related opioid use can negatively affect both the mother and the fetus, including neonatal abstinence syndrome, congenital disabilities, and maternal health issues. It is crucial to be...
Problem Background Many palliative and hospice care patients have needed artificial hydration (AH) due to reduced oral intake. Symptoms related to dementia can result in malnutrition, weight loss, dehydration, pneumonia, and aspiration (Baillie et al., 2018). The patient’s relatives can demand the continuation of AH against the practitioners’ advice (Dening...
Introduction Research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement (QI) are pivotal for ensuring high-quality care in an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) setting. This paper evaluates the culture, leadership, communication channels, and other aspects of the author’s ICU and recommends a model aimed at improving the quality of patient care. Based...
Introduction Every day, people consume a significant amount of food that helps their bodies function. However, it is essential to understand how processes related to initiating factors such as hunger and appetite occur. This essay will consider various features of the human body that affect nutrition. Despite similar applications, hunger...
Introduction The health and wellness assessment of patients is a complex process that involves evaluating one’s overall health and well-being. During such assessments, it is crucial to reflect on the factors affecting patients’ health and well-being, the risks they are exposed to, and strategies to facilitate better health outcomes. Consequently, in...
Definition of Planetary Health The idea of planetary health stresses the interconnectedness between environmental health and human health. When talking about the planet’s health, the health of human civilization, and the green infrastructure it relies on, come to mind. For instance, soil affected by arsenic due to industrial activity and...
The Capstone Project’s Scope A community aggregate windshield survey is a study carried out in a particular community with a chosen aggregate. It aims to assess the community’s health status and needs. The project’s scope is to analyze the community health needs and the factors that affect them. The current...
Introduction The ethical principle necessitating the acquisition of informed consent from patients is at the core of Henrietta Lacks’ story. The collection of samples intended to study an aggressive form of cancer led to the discovery of immortal cells, which redefined the study of human disease processes. Numerous breakthroughs have...
Introduction Teenage depression is a problem that more and more teenagers have been facing in recent years. It is a mental state that can lead to long-term difficulties and issues in psychological and social adaptation. External stressors have been among the causes of depression in teenagers, and their influence is...
Description of Bacillus Anthracis This paper will address the topic of Bacillus anthracis disease. In particular, aspects such as the origin and transmission of this disease will be explored. First, it is necessary to determine the features of Bacillus anthracis and investigate the harm this disease causes to humans. It...
Overview of Cardiovascular Disease Heart disease and cardiovascular disease are terms used to describe various heart-related conditions and blood arteries. These conditions can include coronary artery disease, heart valve problems, and heart rhythm disorders. Cardiovascular disease is well known to be the leading cause of death and disability globally (Amin...
Introduction Nurses are an integral part of the medical system and play an essential role in healthcare. The Covid-19 pandemic has shown how necessary it is for nurses to cope with the challenges of the modern world. Building on this and previous experience, “The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a...
Introduction Infectious illnesses in the tropical disease category are more common in tropical and subtropical regions. Hot and humid weather is typical of these areas, making it hospitable for developing and disseminating a wide range of infectious agents. In addition, inadequate healthcare systems, poor sanitation, and a lack of access...
Introduction At the moment, such a health problem as diabetes is one of the most concerning. Despite extensive research and proven data, many individuals remain unaware of this disease, its causes, and its unique characteristics. Due to this context, many assumptions arise that result from erroneous opinions about diabetes. Therefore,...
Introduction Understanding the specifics of various diseases is necessary for their correct diagnosis and comprehensive care for patients. To do this, a healthcare provider must have theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will help identify the problem and find the optimal treatment. Many diseases can have similar characteristics, making them...
Introduction Studying health disparities between the sexes and the mental health psychology of gender is an intriguing field that illuminates the particular difficulties that people with different biological sexes and gender identities encounter. This topic improved my understanding of human nature and has had a significant effect on a close...
Defining Ideal Environment It is no secret that nursing is a challenging profession, but a positive work atmosphere may go a long way. Nurses would flourish in an environment with enough individuals working to address each patient’s requirements immediately. This is an ideal environment where nurses must also be able...
Introduction The nursing profession is diverse and covers several specific fields. Together, these interrelated domains enable patients to receive comprehensive treatment. To succeed in their work, nurses must comprehend the meanings and applications of these key domains. Nurses working in these fields must interact with interdisciplinary teams, families, and patients...
Introduction The most important health screening that individuals should prioritize is cardiovascular risk assessment, which includes checking for high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and diabetes risk. This is due to the fact that heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, and early detection of risk factors can lead...
Introduction In the healthcare system, understanding how standardized identification systems work is essential if communication within the workplace and with patients is to be as effective as possible. In addition, this understanding also improves the quality of billing systems. In this area, the National Provider Identification (NPI) and the Healthcare...
Long-Term Effects on Patients Using PPIs The long-term incorporation of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) can possess an extremely harmful reaction to the patient’s health state. It is crucial to state that PPIs should be accompanied by specific changes in the person’s lifestyle and habits. Otherwise, adverse long-term effects and outcomes...
Barriers to Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Strategies for Improvement One of the fundamental principles of nursing is the use of research and evidence-based practice (EBP) to improve patient care and outcomes. The translation of research results into effective patient care is hindered when nurses confront hurdles that prevent them...
Introduction The question of how many steps one should take daily to maintain good health is frequently discussed in health and wellness. Dr. Jeffrey Peng, an advocate for preventive medicine, has contributed to this conversation with a video that elucidates the importance of daily physical activity, mainly walking, for overall...
Case Background A 75-year-old male patient with pneumonia is supine, coughing, struggling to breathe, and calling for help. The nurse finds the call bell on the floor, the walker across the room, the bed at its highest, the room cluttered, the ID band on a computer cart, and a urinal...
Introduction Burnout among nurses is a pervasive issue that negatively impacts patient care, job satisfaction, and the overall functioning of healthcare organizations. The high-stress environment of healthcare, coupled with long hours and emotional labor, contributes to feelings of exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Addressing nurse burnout...
Abstract The current integrative review focuses on the impact of exercise intervention on the cognitive functions of dementia patients. It includes a research question, “In older adults with a diagnosis of cognitive impairment or dementia (P), how do exercise interventions (I), as compared to no exercise interventions (C), affect their...
Introduction In modern society, there are quite a large number of problems that are caused by factors such as race, culture, or socioeconomic status of individuals. In other words, issues concerning such an aspect as equality, as regards both resources and access and outcomes, are of particular concern at the...
Overview Huntington Hospital (HH) is a non-profit regional medical organization in this case study. The 635-bed facility is located in Pasadena, California. In 2002, the US News & World Report indicated that the institution was among the top-performing institutions (Soule & Drabkin, 2015). Its vision is to “be the leader...
Purpose of the Study The study’s purpose is to evaluate the prevalence of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use for vaporizing substances other than nicotine among college students. Using the terminology, it seeks “to assess the prevalence of e-cigarette use, reasons for use, perceived harm, and prevalence and predictors of OSUE” (Kenne...
Introduction Pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies can both be important in regulating the behaviors of individuals with dementia in nursing homes. However, the treatment outcomes of non-mediational methods, such as art therapy, can vary greatly and require extensive research. Moreover, comparing their effects over ten weeks in a particular age group...
The Rise of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing Genetic testing has, indeed, become popular among consumers. Individuals tend to use such services with the purpose of finding out more about their proneness to certain conditions as well as determining their ancestry. While companies operating in these industries are able to fulfill the...
Introduction The field of healthcare is complex and involves many issues that affect all stakeholders, ranging from employees to patients. For example, one acute problem in the field is nurse turnover, resulting in pooper quality of delivered care and patient outcomes. This matter affects the majority of the nursing workforce...
The Nursing Professional’s Position on the ACA In the nursing professional position as a caregiver, one should state the necessity of understanding the importance of providing as many patients with healthcare services as possible. However, the question is in the quality of these services, which can be doubted if the...
Introduction The reliability of the evidence and conclusions of the research depends on the methodology chosen and applied by the authors. The analysis presented in the current paper is part of an integrative review devoted to studying the impact of exercise intervention on the cognitive performance of older patients with...
Defining Cultural Competence in Nursing Culturally competent nursing care is an approach that acknowledges and respects the values, beliefs, and practices of patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. A culturally competent nurse possesses several key qualities. Awareness Nurses should be aware of their own cultural biases and prejudices. They must recognize...
Introduction The debate surrounding abortion often encompasses complex ethical, legal, and personal dimensions. Among these is the critical issue of permitting abortions in situations where a woman’s life is endangered. This essay outlines a plan to persuade an audience that may be resistant to the idea of abortion, focusing on...
Introduction Technology development is fast, and users have many devices for everyday life and work. At the same time, such circumstances imply new risks and challenges to the security of information on gadgets. Phones, tablets, and laptops are easily portable and mobile when used, so there is a high risk...
Description of the Patient Case from Experience or Clinical Practice During a recent clinical encounter, I was supervising a 65-year-old male patient diagnosed with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The prescribed regimen included metformin and lisinopril to treat his condition. According to Bakhshaei et al. (2022), “…metformin is the first-line...
Introduction In the field of healthcare, major issues are present, and some of them require immediate response to mitigate risks and avoid life-threatening situations that could affect the communities. One such issue is connected to poor access to automatic emergency defibrillators (AEDs). Without a timely reaction and involvement of all...
Introduction Proteins are vital macronutrients that are pivotal in the development, restoration, and upkeep of the body’s tissues and organs. They are composed of smaller components known as amino acids, often hailed as the foundation of proteins. There are 20 diverse forms of amino acids, which can be divided into...
Scenario A nursing director at a 220-bed hospital recently merged with a larger medical center is overseeing the rollout of a new CPOE system. The general units went live last month, and specialty units are scheduled for next month. While most providers are adjusting well, three physicians continue resisting. Instead...
Scenario Al and Marsha Jones, new parents of a seemingly healthy baby boy, are surprised when their doctor calls a few days after bringing him home. He asks them both to come in for further tests. At the visit, the doctor explains that a routine newborn blood test suggests the...
Background This paper provides a financial analysis of UnitedHealth Group, a provider of health insurance and, accordingly, medical services, and one of the US market leaders. The analysis includes annual reporting in the form of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows for the period from 2019 to 2022-2023. Understanding...
Geriatric Social Work Biopsychosocial Assessment Demographic D. T. is a 73-year-old Black American Man who is now an American Citizen. He was born in 1950 in the rural areas of Ontario, Canada, where he grew up in a family of 6, his parents and three siblings. He moved to the...
Introduction Sensation is one of the core functions of the human body, which involves taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight. Experts refer to them as the primary five senses, although humans can experience a wider array of sensory processes. Although they might seem easy to comprehend, the five major senses...
Term Definition The acronym CABG stands for Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, which is a crucial surgical procedure in the field of cardiology. This term is an abbreviation of the full English name of the operation, which is performed to improve blood flow to the heart muscle. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting...
Introduction Nowadays, the issues connected to mental health become more acute, and individuals become more conscious about their well-being and triggers that lower their quality of life. For example, anger is a typical emotion that all people can experience. However, in moderate forms, it can be helpful when there is...
Introduction Witnessing fellow human beings’ suffering cannot go unnoticed for one’s mental health, making Emergency Medical Services (EMS) a high-risk field of practice. Most people have heard the unsettling term “burnout syndrome” at least once, but its relation to EMS workers and the possible preventive strategies should be closely examined....
Introduction Stress is a ubiquitous aspect of modern life, affecting individuals across all demographics and walks of life. Chronic stress can have a profound impact on health, potentially leading to a variety of physical and mental ailments. For this essay, we will focus on migraine headaches as a stress-related health...
Introduction Doctor-assisted suicide has been driving national controversy for decades, being a critical moral issue involving healthcare professionals and their patients. Some people might find this case morally wrong as one’s decision to end life violates its sanctity and sacredness. In contrast, others attribute these instances to autonomous and independent...
Review of the Methods In this case, it was a prospective cohort design as an investigative measure for looking into the relationship that exists in the use of hair dye or chemical straightener with the risk of breast cancers and a group of women who were followed up. Such a...
Problem Background Traumatic brain injury is a serious problem that results in many deaths each year due to various causes. Because these injuries are preventable, medical experts are constantly working to reduce these rates (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022). The situation in the country is monitored using the...
