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The number of patient falls has increased tremendously over the past few decades leading to high costs of healthcare. Finlayson, Peterson, and Matsuda (2014) argue that falls not only compromise the quality and inflate the cost of healthcare. Therefore, a sound program intended to reduce patient falls is needed. The...
The first article under analysis is a systematic review entitled “Diabetic Foot Ulcer: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update” and written by Braun, Fisk, Lev-Tov, Kirsner, and Isseroff (2014). The purpose of the study is to identify recent evidence-based assessments of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) therapies. The authors suggest directions for further...
Introduction The paper aims to assess data collected during the interview of a family. The family consists of four members: M., a 46-year old male who is a spouse of L., a 42-year old female, S., a 20-year old female, and H., a 15-year old male (who are the children...
Introduction The rash on the face, as well as such attendant factors as fever and excessive fatigue, are an excuse to determine which nursing intervention can be helpful in treatment. As a patient, thirty-five-year-old Mary is presented, and her main problem is itching and redness on her face. Also, the...
Introduction Numerous elder people are facing various issues in their everyday life on account of chronic illnesses or their disabilities that are related to health. Often, those issues minimize their ability to care for themselves (Caplan, 2014). The latter is one of the most prevalent motives why older people search...
Nowadays, people are free to make their own choices and follow the ways they find appropriate and interesting to them. Many choices and styles of life are easy to recognize and accept. Still, even regarding the progress a modern society has already achieved, not all people are ready to accept...
The modern healthcare sector remains one of the most important aspects of the evolution of our society. The fact is that the health of the nation depends on the efficient functioning of the given sphere and its ability to provide care to all individuals who have a need for it....
Definition Nursing denotes the support, protection, and betterment of healthiness and capabilities, prevention of diseases, enhancement of recuperation, mitigation of pain and suffering via diagnosis and treatment, and facilitation of the care of patients, their family members, and communities. It centers on care providers to boost the quality of life....
What essential elements should be included in a health teaching plan addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual challenges in adolescents? Today, adolescents face a number of health risks that could impact their further life. However, most of these health risks are preventable. Therefore, comprehensive health education could help to lower...
Introduction This project will establish the policies that have been developed in the UK to prevent cervical cancer among adult women and the measure taken to improve the health and well-being of women diagnosed with the disease. The research is informed by the need for extensive research to establish the...
Introduction A nurse should determine the presumptive nursing diagnosis that furnishes details of the concrete symptoms of the illness and defines the patient’s problems. It is defined after collecting the essential information about the health condition and the personal data of the patient. The suppositional nursing diagnosis is required to...
Introduction In the era of the modern technology, electronic health records are used to keep the information about patient’s mental and physical conditions, personal background and various illnesses (Carter, 2008). Using this approach allows retrieving the data rapidly and avoiding the loss of the information. For instance, nurses can easily...
The course on human growth and development was an excellent opportunity to enhance my knowledge of various issues connected to growing up and aging. I believe that a solid understanding of the various developmental stages can help me in my future work as a nurse, as it will enable me...
Introduction The modern healthcare environment could be characterized by numerous challenges specialists should face delivering care. The appearance of these problems is preconditioned by the increased complexity of the majority of health issues and patients diverse needs. The scope of nursing practice includes close cooperation between all actors to acquire...
As pointed out by Lippeveld, Sauerborn, and Bodart (2000), the World’s Health Organization has described healthcare information systems as a critical factor required to ensure the health of the population at the beginning of the 2000s. besides, the experts of the organizations noted that in the contemporary world, information is...
Introduction Various studies focus on the effect the collaboration between nurses and other healthcare professionals has on patient health outcomes. It has been found that ineffective collaboration is the “root cause” of more than 70% of medical errors (Fewster-Thuente, 2015). Nurses and physicians fail to share information properly, which leads...
Introduction New findings can help nurses to advance their practice and make the quality of healthcare better than before. However, every improvement should have a strong foundation to be implemented because baseless suggestions should not be used to address such a delicate part of humans’ life as their health. For...
Two Practice-Specific Concepts Every nursing theory and philosophy should be supported by several practice-based concepts and explanations. Concept analysis is a crucial step in the development of nursing theories that have to be taken at the beginning to reduce ambiguity and focus on accuracy (Alligood, 2014). Regarding the already discussed...
Introduction Faith-based communities have developed the concepts of health and healing that are consistent with the principles of nursing. For instance, parish nurses adhere to such principles as professionalism, care, compassion, understanding, support, empathy as well as spiritual and psychological guidance (Roberts, 2014). These values have been developed in the...
Introduction The community that I have decided to study within the frame of this project is the population of North Miami that is a suburban city in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As it is clear from the research that I have previously conducted, the population of the city is presented mainly...
Introduction Health is an important factor to achieve the appropriate quality of life, equal opportunities, and happiness. Health promotion strategies include many approaches such as behavior change and empowerment. Still, a nurse practitioner often meets challenges when using these strategies. Sometimes, a patient is not willing to change one’s life...
Introduction The purpose of the paper is to discuss personal health records in detail and provide examples of how these records are used in clinical care. Personal health records are represented by digital documents, programs, and lists that comprise information about a patient’s disorder or condition, medications she or he...
History of the Condition Though not quite well-known among the general audience, Chikungunya has recently become the scourge of humanity, as it is one of the diseases that no treatment can be provided so far and that triggers the eruption of vast epidemics. The disorder manifests itself in a fever....
Organizations rely on employees to perform duties and enable the organization to realize its objectives. Therefore, employee relationship policies in any organization are mandatory (Bailey, 2009). They facilitate the management of employees to ensure that all members of an organization contribute towards the same overall objective. There must be trust,...
Abstract The purpose of this dissertation is to identify the present situation and future trend regarding privatisation of public healthcare system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; in addition, it aims to suggest a right direction to carry on public healthcare privatisation in the KSA in order to reduce governmental...
As a rule, nursing professionals who work in the community utilize family approaches. It is significant to differentiate them because of the possibility to maintain the wrong operations. The family-focused approach presupposed that a family is a whole with its specific health responsibilities. Thus, nursing is to ensure that family...
Nurses constitute the largest category of health practitioners in the US healthcare system, and they are usually the first ones who contact patients in hospitals. The number of the registered nurse practitioners (NPs) continues to grow and the demand for high-quality care and well-developed skills and competencies in medicine increases...
Introduction Family nurse practitioners (FNP) are registered nurses whose special education allows him or her to engage in family practice. Usually, FNP specialists have a higher degree of training applied to clinical and classroom settings and can work with both children and adults. The major duty of a family nurse...
Introduction Osteoarthritis is a “common disorder of the human joints that is characterized by degeneration of the entire joint or the articular cartilage”.2(1445) The affected parts of the joint include the ligaments, the synovium, and the articular cartilage, and the subchondral bone.2 This discussion gives a detailed analysis of the...
Maintaining knowledge, currency, and scholarships available to nurse educators Similar to other sectors, the nursing sector is constantly changing. Consequently, nurse educators have to work very hard to be up-to-date and remain relevant. The need to keep learning and advancing in the profession must be emphasized. Equally important is the...
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...
Theory: Author’s Name and Background Registered Nurses (RNs) can use different mid-range and grand theories to design the best healthcare philosophies. Such theories present powerful ideas and concepts that can be used to improve the quality of patient care. The selected theory for this analysis is Dr. Katharine Kolcaba’s The...
Nursing in a community environment is a complex and empowering work that requires a keen understanding of the principles of equality and collective action. Therefore, the provision of care in a community characterized by a multifaceted interaction between social and economic circumstances has to be based on an inclusive partnership...
Ethical Dilemma Invisible Patients is a touching and powerful documentary that describes the work of a nurse practitioner who helps the most vulnerable patients to live and struggle with their illnesses. Every case described in the documentary is unique and reveals certain problems peculiar to the modern healthcare sector. However,...
Introduction Despite the fact that nurse practitioners are obliged to inform their patients, provide medical services, and make various records, they also have to be competent in the sphere of health promotion and education. Nurses are expected to explain basic standards of a healthy lifestyle to people who might not...
Introduction Nurse understaffing is an important healthcare problem that is associated with poor patient outcomes, burnout, high turnover, and other problems faced by healthcare organizations. The objective of the change project is to test whether increasing staffing levels will have a positive outcome on employee retention, the incidence of medical...
Introduction There is ample evidence pointing to the fact that different ways of organizing and providing health care vary in their impact on patient outcomes across a wide range of measures. Even though these outcomes depend on provider groups, they are, nonetheless, sensitive to nursing interventions (Finkelman, 2012). Numerous case-control...
Applicable Nursing Theory Utilized For current project, Jean Watson’s theory of human caring seems suitable. The theory’s principles incorporate such values as spiritual care, equality, and kindness (Watson, 2013). Therefore, the theory is closely associated with the suggested interventions since relieving pain and eliminating adverse outcomes of treatment is one...
Lung cancer is a class of heterogeneous and multifactorial malignancies with diverse pathophysiological features. In terms of pathological characteristics, the small-cell lung carcinoma (SCLC), a subtype of lung cancer, is more common, accounting for 20% of the cases (Brugger et al., 2011). The progenitor stem cells for this carcinoma develop...
This paper presents an analysis of five scholarly articles on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children. Article 1 The first article reviewed is based on the study of long-term effects persistently present after a 14-month treatment of ADHD children using Multimodal Treatment Study of children with ADHD (MTA) (Molina...
Introduction Falls in the elderly are some of the most common issues that cause significant injuries. It has been estimated that around 30% of older adults fall each year (Tiedemann & Lord, 2013). It is necessary to note that researchers and practitioners have examined various aspects of the problem. Prevention...
Pathophysiology of HIV and AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a blood-borne infection. It is transmitted through various ways. The modes of transmission include unprotected sexual intercourse, transfusion with infected blood, and sharing of syringes among substance users. It can also be transmitted from mother to her child either during...
The cost of healthcare, in most countries globally, is today extremely high due to the wasteful use of resources and efforts. For instance, the United States has among the highest per capita spending on health, yet has worse health outcomes relative to other developed nations. Precisely, more than 30% of...
Introduction Despite the fact that there is no one universal definition of a conflict, Kreitner and Kinicki (2010) defined it as a “process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another party” (p. 373). In a professional setting, conflicts can arise from...
Introduction As a profession, nursing has long ago extended in meaning from simple caring about patients. Nowadays, it is also about providing advanced help and creating a partnership with a patient. This approach correlates with the Theory of Interpersonal Relations and Essential IX, which is a crucial part of a...
Introduction The Chief Nursing Officer would like to inform all nurses that the hospital intends to make some changes in line with the enactment of the Affordable Care Act. Implementation of the Act has resulted in the introduction of novel specialties in the nursing field (Harrington et al., 2012). The...
Introduction While type 2 diabetes associated with middle-aged and older patients is of more frequent occurrence, type 1 diabetes is rarer and predominates among younger people. The fact that type 1 is not so common implies difficulties in collecting data. However, in recent times, researchers give attention to this problem...
A Quality Collaborative or HCAHPS Kendall Regional Medical Center is a 417-bed facility in Miami-Dade County, Florida. A CMS survey revealed that Kendall has below average scores in nine HCAHPS measures, including hospital recommendation (62%). It is suggested that the hospital focuses on patient satisfaction and safety to reduce mortality...
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...
Introduction For the purposes of this assignment, I completed a short eighteen-question quiz that helped me to recognize my leadership style. The results of the quiz reveal that I lean towards a democratic style of leadership. Democratic leaders or participative leaders value the collaboration of a group and engage it...
Article Review Empirical and non-experimental studies play critical roles in the nursing practice and healthcare provision in general. As such, almost every element of evidence-based nursing practice is based on research. Most studies are published and are available in peer-reviewed journals as articles. This paper reviews an article by Hairr,...
Introduction The selected periodical journal is Advances in Nursing Science (ANS), one of the most recognized journals for practitioners and graduates of educational programs in nursing. ANS provides most recent data on a great variety of topics such as nurse-patient relationships, health behavior, patient education, culturally sensitive intervention, and others....
Abstract This study aimed to explore to root causes of sleep disturbances, sleeping pills use, and their subsequent side effects among insomniacs. Insomnia is a common health challenge globally with severe health challenges. A thematic analysis was conducted on data obtained from the messageboard posts by seven patients. The findings...
Quality care is probably the most important factor in providing treatment. Understandably, hospital managers thrive to improve the health care process to attract clients and to ensure their needs are met. This project analyzes the key principles of the quality improvement framework to draft the best solutions for nursing leaders....
Introduction The practice of taking an oath before undertaking an activity or holding a given position is a common tradition among various professions and society in the world. An oath binds an individual to a given activity in accordance with a given set of conditions, rules, and regulations. For instance,...
Abortion Argument and the Counterargument The argument about the legitimacy of abortion has been in existence for quite a while. The proponents of prohibiting abortions as a morally bankrupt concept are nowadays labeled as the pro-life movement, whereas their opponents are defined as the pro-choice one (Kaczor, 2014). Because of...
The current thinking on whether to immunize has resulted into mixed reactions that have been obtained from the importance and negative effects of immunization. It is without doubt that immunization has been vital in healthcare delivery. There are several case4s when this practice has saved lives. Perhaps, it is necessary...
Introduction Depression is one of the most widespread mental illnesses in the world. Employees have to take sick leaves or even leave their positions due to the illness, especially if it remains untreated. More than 80% of people who have symptoms of clinical depression do not receive any help (Australian...
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....
The ultimate goal of nursing is to ensure every patient receives timely and quality health care. Nurses and medical practitioners must be aware of the best strategies that have the potential to support the diverse needs of many patients. Several concepts and theories have been proposed to guide nurses whenever...
An overview of social inequity in health The distribution of the wealth and poverty not to mention its level is of importance in any society whatsoever. About the various evidences produced by different scholars from dozens of countries, it is now clear that a population’s health is directly linked to...
Occasionally, there are situations when nurses have to take up doctors’ work when communicating with patients. This paper reviews the case of Mr. Alcindor that happened to visit a medical center when a doctor was out of town. A nurse should provide him with information about his PSA results, the...
The Concept of Care The approach of care is the basic principle in nursing. The notions of nursing and caring are so interconnected that it is impossible to view one of them without the other. Apart from being a feeling, caring is also an action. The most prominent caring theory...
Introduction Pharmaceutical industry presently undergoes a sluggish growth with the intensification of pricing policies, sluggish growth of prescription drugs. This trend led to increased competition in the generic drugs market. The global health market is expected to have a single digit market growth through 2014 (Zacks Equity Research, 2011). One...
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...
Introduction Education provides a set of particular skills of learning, teaching, and applying theoretical knowledge to practice. The theory is formed by a number of common principles that account for certain facts and phenomena that are generally accepted and commonly used to make inferences and predictions. On the contrary, practice...
Background and Significance of the Problem Pulsed electromagnetic therapy is a technique that involves repetitive exposure of electromagnetic waves to patients ailing from non-union fractures, failed fusions, congenital pseudoarthrosis, neuropathic pain, and depression (Pawluk, 2011). There is a reason to believe that the technique is useful when treating patients with...
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...
Nursing, as a profession in Israel, has grown through various stages to become what it is today. This paper looks at various issues regarding the state of nursing in Israel. It stresses on the history and changes in the nursing profession in Israel. The process of creating a nursing practice...
Concepts of healing hospitals The concept of healing hospitals is based on the core principle of providing healthcare services in well-coordinated and humane manner. In this regard, the concept of healing is attributed with three major components. A healing physical environment In order to improve efficiency and quality of health...
The shortage of nurses is a happening that keeps persisting in the modern healthcare and also could be observed in the healthcare history decades ago. Regardless of all the efforts the nursing leaders take to overcome this problem, it keeps reoccurring. Today, many specialists are involved in the process of...
Introduction Humanity is facing a significant demographic shift as in many countries of the world (the vast majority of them are developed countries) population is aging. Thus, it has been estimated that by 2050 in Japan the number of people in their 70s will have been twice bigger than the...
Introduction In 2010, one of the most memorable events took place in the US healthcare system. President Obama approved the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare, in order to provide all Americans with appropriate health insurance coverage. Many Americans accepted this idea as one of the most generous governmental...
‘Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of the Methanol Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus Amarus in some Laboratory Animals’ is an article devoted to the study of the therapeutic qualities of Phyllanthus Amarus. The authors suggest considering potential benefits of the plant in the framework of its application to such pathophysiologic condition as...
Introduction: The Phenomenon of Compassion Fatigue Responsiveness and empathy are, perhaps, among the most important qualities of a professional nurse. However, because of stressful environment and the necessity to empathize with every single patient, whose needs the nurse is supposed to tend to, healthcare specialist often find themselves in a...
Nightingale Pledge Meaning: Explanation and Discussion Nightingale Pledge is a popular declaration of values for the nursing career (McDonald, 2004). The statement was written and adopted in the year1893. The pledge states, “I solemnly commit myself in front of God and in the attendance of this gathering, to permit my...
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...
Introduction Nurses and other professionals working in the contemporary health care industry have greater demands compared to the situation several years ago (Kelly, 2009). The main factor behind this phenomenon is the high rate of globalization. Studies have established that populations in various countries across the world are increasingly becoming...
Abstract The aspect of healthy eating among the students of a university is considered to be very influential nowadays. Many students are aware of the importance to eat properly and to avoid eating fast food. Wrong nutrition may cause several problems with health; this is why it is necessary to...
Workplace violence is an occupational hazard that has become typical of most workplaces across the world. Anderson, FitzGerald & Luck (2010) define workplace violence as an array of behaviors that range from mild violence to murder. It occurs in a variety of forms depending on a number of factors. According...
Introduction The nursing profession has witnessed a number of emerging trends, which aim at improving service delivery in a contemporary work environment. One of the trends that have emerged in the nursing profession is cultural competency. Cultural competency refers to the ability of an individual to understand and relate well...
Abstract Pregnant women are prone to complications, which threaten their lives and that of the infants. Pregnancy-induced hypertension is one of the complications that pregnant women experience. To prevent or manage complications, parents usually attend childbirth classes. The childbirth class, which was held at Sibley Memorial Hospital taught parents how...
The health-conscious consumer looks for nutrient-packed salad bars, natural foods, rare meat, and raw seafood at meal time but the microbes in fresh foods or in foods processed with minimal heat pose greater health risks than the nutrient loss that occurs in cooking or the chemical additives and pesticide residues...
Introduction Giving incentives to people or even lowering insurance costs for people so that they can improve or maintain a healthy living or lifestyle is not a permanent solution for health problems. According to the description, HMO focused on measurable health risks behaviors that results into an increase of blood...
Introduction Aids is a disease which was discovered in the early 1980’s and is believed to have originated in Central Africa from a virus that had been existence in certain monkey species for over fifty thousand years. Since its discovery in US in1981, the virus has spread rapidly. The US...
Abstract The growth of information technology has transformed marketing strategies of most industries. In the healthcare industry, IT has changed the way marketers relate with customers. Information technology has made it easy for the healthcare industry to create brand awareness and enlighten the public on health matters. Many hospitals create...
Healthcare professionals possess certain competencies that guide them to address various health problems (Anheyer, Lauche, Schumann, Dobos, & Cramer, 2017). Patients suffering from co-occurring conditions find it hard to receive timely, quality, and safe medical support. This complexity explains why caregivers, physicians, and nurse practitioners (NPs) should develop evidence-based models...
The health care system in the US is rapidly changing, which makes it necessary for all entities involved to be aware of the factors influencing the health system change, and their impact. This section examines the evolving and imperfect market as one of the drivers of change, and its impact...
Introduction Progressively, individuals the world over are finding themselves depending on the internet as a source of health-related information. For example, in the United States alone, over 52 million adults are believed to have accessed the internet as a source for medical and health information (CMAJ, 2008). Consequently, there has...
Most schools are not able to provide children with affordable and healthy food. Most of the parents who provide their children with healthy food end up paying large sums of money in schools. There are certain parents who cannot afford to provide their children with quality lunch because of high...
Introduction I have focused on holistic care as a reference point in the professional nursing industry. This interaction with the patient does not imply a specific focus on particular symptoms or life-forming systems in the human anatomy. Instead, holistic nursing is a system of values and beliefs that are applied...
Summary For many years, the nursing profession has faced challenges related to insufficient workplace conditions, and these have become especially relevant during the coronavirus pandemic. This article by Havaei et al. (2021) used an electronic survey to determine the effect of COVID-19 workplace conditions on nurses’ mental health outcomes. Nurses...
Introduction A managed care organization (MCO) is a company that provides medical services to individuals who are enrolled in managed care programs. There are several types of MCOs, each differing in its setup. Each MCO has a delivery system comprising healthcare providers, such as hospitals, laboratories, and doctors’ offices. The...
Introduction Dual diagnosis is a health condition involving a person affected by several disorders. One of the factors associated with the condition is that it manifests with complex symptoms, making the diagnosis difficult. The symptoms of a specific disorder can influence those of another, causing a client’s condition to be...
Selected Health Concern The issue of bullying among teenagers is a serious health concern that negatively influences the well-being and developmental process of teenagers. That is why these health concerns should be addressed with the help of a health promotion plan to improve awareness of the detrimental consequences of bullying....
Community Teaching Plan’s Observation The community teaching plan proposed for implementation addresses homeless youths aged 16 to 25 who are members of the Church community. In particular, they belong to the Victory Community Church at 3402 W. Osborn Rd, Phoenix, AZ 853017, which they regularly visit for food and psychological...
Introduction Direct-to-consumer genetic testing has become accessible and easy for the population, and people can order such services online. Testing requires a few simple steps from customers: collecting DNA samples, sending them to the company, and waiting for results. Later, consumers receive data on the likelihood of developing various diseases,...
Introduction In the field of healthcare, one of the main concerns is to ensure quality services and patient safety. To do this, it is necessary to implement strategies and approaches that will prevent such a problem as medical errors. This issue is one of the most common and thus requires...
Introduction The article “Technology Commercialization at the Massachusetts General Hospital” discusses the issues surrounding the mission of the MGH (Massachusetts General Hospital) Center for Systems Biology (CSRL) office and the measures of its success. The CSRL office was created to promote the commercialization of technology developed at MGH. Many have...
Introduction It is important to note that genomic medicine is a discipline that focuses on utilizing and targeting genomic information as a core part of clinical intervention and care. The given research and analysis will assess the most recent and scholarly literature on CRISPR-Cas9 and cancer. The goal is to...
Introduction The identified health risks for the people living in Tampa, Florida, include the risk for respiratory diseases and gastrointestinal diseases, along with disasters such as flooding, heatwaves, hurricanes, and others. It is, therefore, fundamental to have a plan of action. Knowing the risks, several measures need to be implemented...
Introduction Despite numerous efforts of healthcare professionals and recent advances in medical technology, many problems stand in the way of improving patient outcomes. One such problem is the growing number of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Thus, Taïeb et al. (2022) indicated that the incidence of diagnosed diabetes is...
Introduction Being behind the wheel for extended periods is an inherent part of the job of a truck driver. Spending a significant amount of time driving can make it challenging to care for one’s health. Diabetes has become increasingly common due to inactivity and a lack of affordable, nutritious food...
Introduction The yin and yang organs are essential to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). They are seen as two distinct yet interrelated organs that promote the free flow of Qi. This essay will discuss the main differences between yin and yang organs and the process of qi production. Differences Between Yin...
Introduction The clinical experience showed different perspectives on the issue of nurse burnout, along with the root causes of this. As Maslach has noted, six areas of work life should be balanced to satisfy the employee. In this sense, healthcare workers associated with care practices may need the given balance....
Introduction Induced abortion has always been among the most intractable ethical and legal issues. Under present conditions, this issue becomes even more acute. On the one hand, the right to an abortion is a medical problem that affects the personal interests of a woman. On the other hand, this is...
Introduction People might need bariatric surgery for different reasons despite the intention to maintain healthy habits and lifestyles. In the case under analysis, Mr. C is a 32-year-old single man who works at a catalog telephone center and has gained about 100 pounds during the last 2-3 years. The patient...
Introduction Vila Health Independence Medical Center lacks an integrated electronic health record, which presents the primary issue affecting the facility’s operations. System integration issues are experienced by the medical record officers, nursing staff, chief radiology services, and pharmacy officers. The system also cannot code information effectively due to problems with...
Introduction This paper briefly analyzes Beautiful Boy’s main character and his state of health. The document presents him as a young substance-abusing patient who needs proper care and support. Particularly, there is an emphasis on the hero’s background, medical history, current condition, potential risks, and other relevant information. Synthesizing and...
The Purpose of the Nursing Philosophy Statement The sample philosophy of nursing statement aims to equip nurses to use a patient-centered approach. It indicates which data should be used when caring for a patient and how to behave. My critique narrative, which clearly shows the professional standards used in my...
Introduction The stable work of the healthcare sector is one of the central factors impacting the health of the nation. For this reason, it is essential to ensure that existing health facilities have all the necessary equipment and supplies to provide care and treat the most complex cases. At the...
Introduction Breast cancer is a common fatal disease whose mortality can be reduced by regular screenings. The most vulnerable population is women; with age, the risks of the disease increase significantly. Despite the severity of the disease, it is successfully treatable, especially in the early stages. Screening is a successful...
Research Question, Study Population, and Design To begin with, the research question that the article’s authors were concerned with was the following: To what extent, if any, can variety and quantity in vegetable and fruit intake affect the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) over a long period of time?...
Nursing History The nursing profession has undergone a fairly long evolution over several centuries. Traditionally, it makes sense to associate the development of this profession with the steps forward taken by the nascent institute of Western professional medicine. In the context of its origin, the profession of a nurse included...
Introduction Nursing may be regarded as a highly essential occupation that focuses on providing care to individuals, their families, and communities, promoting health, and preventing diseases. On the one hand, nursing is based on empirical research that seeks to improve practice. On the other hand, similar to other disciplines, nursing...
Introduction The research literature is necessary to inform about evidence-based practices. The healthcare system is also no exception, and many papers can be useful for scientists and health professionals, including nurses. Effectively searching and analyzing relevant research is critical (Dash et al., 2019). Research data are needed to enable specialists...
Introduction One of the most significant meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is the Heart Meridian. It controls the movement of energy (Qi) throughout the body and controls emotions and mental wellness. It runs from the shoulder to the hands along the arms and chest and is connected to the...
Introduction A qualitative research study was conducted on dementia patients. The participants were based on distraction techniques for dementia patients. The intervention monitors them closely for safety, risk of falling, and wandering off the unit. With available staff, it would be helpful to monitor each patient closely. There is also...
Evaluating the Outcomes of a Population Health Improvement Initiative The population health improvement initiative in question was focused on supporting veterans and the elderly, who had previously been neglected in treatment. The person responsible for the initiative has a personal connection with trauma and finds the topic especially relevant to...
Pros and Cons of Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Men Testosterone is one of the most important hormones for the male body; it is especially valuable during puberty and adulthood. However, over time, the amount of this hormone in a man’s body decreases and leads to unpleasant symptoms. Among the main...
Introduction Advanced practice nurses (APNs) protect their patients by advocating for specific health policies that inform their practice and care for patients. Policy briefs can be helpful in this task, as they contain reviews of relevant issues and proposals. The current paper briefly focuses on the topic of social isolation....
Background The two diagnoses, type 2 diabetes mellitus and postpartum depression, can be offered to CL. Evidence-based practice was incorporated to ensure that all suggestions have the potential to significantly benefit the patient. A narrative report is required to communicate the concept map to the patient and her family, ensuring...
Problem Background HIV and AIDS are some of the most pressing health issues worldwide. The main issue concerning HIV infection is that the condition is incurable. However, owing to accessibility to exceptional HIV early detection, treatment, and care, especially for accidental infections, HIV infection has evolved into a manageable chronic...
Background One of the main problems facing employers and state medical institutions is a significant staff turnover, which is usually understood as the process of personnel changes caused by the dismissal of some employees and the arrival of others to replace them. The main reason it is necessary to deal...
Introduction The relevance of analyzing red flags (alarm signals) in healthcare providers and exploring options for interventions is underscored by the importance of ensuring medical workers’ mental, psychological, and emotional well-being, as well as the delivery of high-quality medicine. Although many studies have focused on specific cognitive and behavioral disorders...
Introduction Nurses are among the most valuable resources for the healthcare sector. They are the largest professional group in healthcare service provision and spend a significant amount of time with patients, which is essential for providing high-quality care. However, nurses’ roles and responsibilities are marked by significant challenges, particularly the...
Overview and Description of the Disorder The pathological condition of iron deficiency anemia, caused by a lack of iron in the body, occurs as a result of a low concentration of hemoglobin and red blood cells in the blood. With a long-term lack of iron, its reserves are depleted, which...
Causes of High HIV/AIDS Prevalence in Africa The leading causes of HIV/AIDS prevalence in Africa are high poverty, low education, sexual behavior, prostitution, and stigma. Many people become infected with HIV because they do not have enough money to buy condoms (Hanon, 2007). Others merely lack knowledge of the severity...
Description of the Structure The healthcare structure in the University of Florida Health Jacksonville has a harmonized system. The leadership tiers can be divided into the board of directors, executive membership, and medical staff leaders. The board of directors is the regulatory and governing body responsible for making higher-level organizational...
Economic Relationship Between Payer Mix and Changing Demographics Health economics is an applied science that evaluates and makes health care more affordable and equitable. The economy forms interactions between health coverage and costs that affect healthcare organizations’ operations. In our rehabilitation center, demographic changes have caused a shift in our...
Introduction Various infectious diseases have affected society, one of the most influential being COVID-19. The spread of the virus has become the grandest public health emergency since the 1918 pandemic (He et al., 2021). Consequently, COVID-19 has impacted numerous people across the globe (He et al., 2021; Wilson et al.,...
The Role of Nurses in Data Collection Methods of Data Collection in Nursing Practice Nurses are the first line of defense in healthcare and are often tasked with collecting patient data. Nurses collect data at the point of service and report it to their superiors as part of the research...
Introduction Pioneers in healthcare improvement in the United States have significantly impacted the structure and policies of healthcare systems worldwide. A common philosophy among them was the belief that workplace safety and quality improvement were managerial responsibilities. Their various contributions in the field are still in use, albeit with some...
Introduction This study discusses Mr. X’s many health difficulties and the management techniques needed to deal with them. It assesses how well these tactics help patients accomplish their goals. Mr. X has some geriatric conditions requiring specialized care regimens to achieve the most outstanding results, such as type 2 diabetes,...
The Role of Micronutrients in the Human Body Micronutrients are a group of substances that includes vitamins and minerals. These nutrients are significant to a healthy lifestyle as they are substrates or catalysts in critical biochemical reactions (Gombart et al., 2020). However, the amount of consumption should be regulated to...
Introduction The advancement in digitalization has significantly impacted how people share information. The growing use of social media is a common phenomenon even among practitioners who have influenced communication with friends and workmates. Platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp are some of the channels frequently used by nurses...
Introduction This paper critiques a research article, “Trends in the Adoption of Robotic Surgery for Common Surgical Procedures,” by Sheetz et al. (2020). The article was chosen because the topic described can have a meaningful impact on nursing care. Overall, it provides a concise account of the experience of using...
The Impact of Telehealth on Patient-Provider Communication Healthcare technology development continues to change how professionals interact with patients when providing care. The recent COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced healthcare providers’ ability to talk to patients, especially those with chronic diseases and weakened immune systems (Xu et al., 2021). As an outcome,...
Introduction This article discusses various managed care plans available in the current healthcare landscape. Managed care is a method of contemporary healthcare delivery that relies on specialized managed care organizations integrated into the healthcare system to guide patients toward better health outcomes through individualized insurance plans and to transfer service...
Introduction Nurse turnover is a significant challenge in the healthcare and medical sector. Many healthcare leaders face the challenge of not knowing what causes nurse turnover and how it can be addressed. Under any circumstances, a nurse can choose to leave an organization, such as due to a change of...
Introduction The human body is incredibly complex and contains many sophisticated mechanisms. The different reactions and disorders it possesses result from the performance, or lack of performance, of these processes. The two case studies for this assignment show examples of these features. Hence, the intricacies of these mechanisms must be...
Scenario A routine mammogram detected a large malignant tumor in the right breast of 42-year-old Mrs. H., who had a family history of breast cancer. No metastases were found initially. She underwent a mastectomy with removal of axillary and mediastinal lymph nodes, several of which contained cancer. Classified as stage...
Healthcare Quality and Safety Statistics in health care play an essential role and can show many important parameters to consider. This aspect contributes to improving the quality of care, patient safety, and the effectiveness of their treatment. For quality, health statistics are used to measure specific areas of healthcare delivery...
Recommended Pediatric Policy and Rationale As a pediatric care provider for children in Florida, I would recommend a global wellness program in schools. It will have to play the role of a preventive factor that can improve children’s health through various preventive methods. In addition, such a strategy can ensure...
Situation Description The experience of interacting with the healthcare system can sometimes be unpleasant, and instead of receiving the expected help, people face trouble. One example of such an experience that I am unpleasantly struck with regarding law and ethics, and often hear in the news, is patient dumping. For...
Pandey, A., & Karve, S. (2018). Understanding the Relationship of Team Roles and Communication in Team Tasks. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai, 11(1). The primary topic of the article is that every individual in a team has a specific role to play. For teams to operate well,...
Introduction Nursing is one of the essential services required in healthcare to provide high-quality and safe services to improve patient outcomes. Nurses comprise the largest group of professionals in the healthcare field and are the closest to patients due to the time they spend providing nursing care services. However, nursing...
Introduction Iron deficiency is due to a lack of iron in the blood cells. Iron is fundamental for generating hemoglobin protein in the blood that carries oxygen from the lungs to other body parts. When one lacks iron in the blood, they suffer from iron deficiency anemia, a condition whereby...
Case Study Sandra and Bob boarded their first European trip since Bob’s retirement, starting with London. During the 8-hour flight, Bob slept while Sandra read, and he gave her extra space in their seats. After landing, Sandra struggled to breathe, and Bob gave her an inhaler, suspecting an asthma attack. Later,...
Strategic Planning Reflected in Mission and Vision Statements Strategic planning approaches usually address issues of mission, vision, and organizational values. In the previous milestone, the mission of Kaiser Permanente Clinic was to reduce the waiting period by shortening the waiting list for emergency care for its patients. This meets patients’...
