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Heritage Assessment A heritage assessment is very useful for healthcare professionals because it provides them with an opportunity to find out a lot of health traditions that particular cultures have and then apply them to meet the needs of their customers (Kelly & Weber, 2013). As nurses are initially taught...
Introduction Nursing is a profession that is dealing with life and death situations occurring every day. A nursing professional requires a high level of education regarding a variety of subjects such as anatomy, pharmacology, physiology, etc. It is often stated that nursing professionals that acquired a higher level of education...
Abstract Statistics on mental disorders show that they tend to prevail in infants, children, and adolescents. More than 2.5 million children in the USA suffer from different kinds of mental disorders and more than 13% are in the risk group (Paul, 2007). Disorders in children and adults are not clearly...
The times when nurses received payment for providing care independent of its quality has long gone. Now hospitals’ management teams try to evaluate the quality of care that their patients receive. Measurements that define outcomes can be both physiological and social (Polit & Beck, 2004, p. 232). While both doctors...
Topic Identification and Rationale There is hardly a person who has never heard of someone complaining about high blood pressure. A periodic or continuous high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is detected in 29 percent of the US adult population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Nurses have always affected the way resources are allocated through their reports and commentaries concerning things they need to complete tasks assigned. At present, budgeting has become an indispensable part of nursing professional activity. In many cases, nurses provide reports including their potential budgets for a certain period. Nursing professionals...
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 PICOT framework provides a convenient method of developing researchable questions in nursing. It is important because to research and address a problematic issue, it is needed to set up boundaries, i.e. to identify exactly the types of cases that are to be studied and examined and to define...
Research title and authors The article under analysis is called “Efficacy of a nurse-led email reminder program for cardiovascular prevention risk reduction in hypertensive patients: A randomized controlled trial.” It was written by Cicolini et al. and published in 2013. Research problem and purpose The article targets the issue of...
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...
Proposed Model Nursing unit managers are responsible for choosing nursing care delivery models that will benefit the practice of the team and will ultimately improve patient outcomes. A collaborative model of care can be chosen for enhancing communication between nursing professionals and promotes their responsibilities with regards to making sure...
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,...
Introduction It is important for nurses to develop their competencies and refer to the standards of nursing in order to provide high-quality care. The focus on core competencies and realization of nursing standards in daily practice is necessary to guarantee that nurses promote health and deliver the appropriate care to...
Introduction Information technologies (IT) are widely spread today. They are frequently used in the sphere of healthcare to maintain everyday operations. The most benefit can be obtained when those healthcare information systems that are implemented are also interoperable. They allow various departments within one healthcare organization to share information and...
The current paper is designed to review the existing nursing philosophies. I thoroughly describe the two theories that are consistent with my outlooks. I also enumerate the factors that majorly influence the overall development of the nursing philosophy. My thoughts concerning the concepts of the nursing metaparadigm are also presented...
Introduction Improving the working conditions of medical professionals is essential for quality health care delivery. Health Medical Organizations (HMOs) operate in the health care environment to offer members services similar to those offered by insurance companies to cater for their unique needs (Taylor et al., 2010). The beneficiaries of the...
Complementary and alternative medicine is still a topical issue. Mischoulon (n.d.) claims that many people resort to alternative medicine when traditional therapies have failed. At that, Barnes and Bloom (2008) note that different ethnic groups have different views on alternative therapies. For instance, 50.3% of Alaska Native adults, 43.1% of...
The Bioethical Issue The global society is facing numerous issues such as abortion, gay marriage, and medical marijuana. Bioethics is “a powerful field that encourages people to deal with different controversial issues” (Thiroux & Krasemann, 2011, p. 36). The issue of medical marijuana is a topic that matters a lot...
Abstract The environment has a substantial impact on people’s lives as far as people’s activity is always connected with being in the particular environment. Environmental health is often referred to as the public health segment that aims to investigate the impact of environment on human health. Hazardous environment leads to...
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...
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...
Different types of art therapy are actively used today in the health care system as effective methods to influence the patient’s psychological and physical state. Music is also an important tool to contribute to the patient’s successful treatment. Nowadays, music is used in the field of health care as the...
The world we live in today is filled with all kinds of technologies that are designed specially to help make our lives better, easier, and more comfortable. The technological progress that has been rapidly developing ever since the era of industrialization has affected people’s lives immensely. Several decades ago, people...
Breach of Confidentiality: Ethical Implications As a rule, a breach of confidentiality entails a range of ethical issues for both the patient and the therapist. The breach of the Hippocratic Oath, which the therapist took as they started their practice, as well as the violation of the patient’s right to...
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...
Despite the professional awareness of the importance of spiritual needs assessment in medicine, it can often be overlooked by medical employees. The information acquired during the assessment can be instrumental in understanding the spiritual worldview of the patient as well as providing better efforts of support and care. Moreover, spiritual...
Manual Therapy: Definition Manual therapy (MT) is the “application of accurately directed and selected set of ‘hands-on’ non-invasive physical therapy techniques with minimal equipment” (Ward, 2015, p. 158). It is a major component of physical therapy and can be employed by various practitioners including “orthopaedists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, manipulative therapists,...
Introduction The research article written by Ginni Garcia, Thankam Sunil, Pedro Hinojosa (2012) is aimed at examining the relationship between the severity of obesity and the consumption of fast food. The scholars attempt to determine the influence of various behavioral factors on the degree of obesity. This is the main...
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...
Introduction HIV and AIDS is a disease that affects human beings. HIV is a virus that specifically transmitted through sexual contact, mother to child through during birth, or intravenous drug use using sharp objects (Stolley & Glass, 2009). This paper discusses the pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, nursing and medical management, and...
Executive Summary In the contemporary world, things move very fast such that people have little time to think of their lifestyles. An urbanized family, for example, has no time to prepare some nutritious breakfast. Therefore, the family is forced to buy some muffins, fries, or other snacks for breakfast. School...
“Nurse Manager Skills Inventory” provides nurses with a good opportunity to evaluate their leadership skills in such areas as personal and professional accountability; career planning; skills assisting in developing a leader; and preferable practices and behaviors (Nurse Manager Skills Inventory, 2006). Focusing on personal strengths and weaknesses in developing mentioned...
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...
Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is associated with several benefits to both the child and its mother. Breast milk provides immunity advantages to the child because it carried antibodies derived from the mother (Kail & Cavanaugh, 2006). This helps the child fight diseases before their immune system is competent to produce their antibodies....
Health Care Timeline An analysis of important events, major figures and their contribution, the formation of health related organizations gives an insight into the history of U.S. health care ensuring better understanding of current health care system reforms. 1847 Foundation of American Medical Association (AMA) by Nathan S. Davis put...
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...
Introduction It was assumed through literature review including 60 small studies that message therapy contains the possible chance of relieving pain among cancer patients. However, to establish the hypothesis it was necessary to implement a wide scale of data gathering and intervention with primary data with a bigger population. For...
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...
Abstract Dehydration is a common health care problem in geriatric patients. The complexity of socio-medical problems and the interaction of risk factors add to the problem. An understanding of the problem volume, pathophysiology, and diagnosis, should enable the geriatric nurse to design and implement an individualized intervention plan. The aim...
There are certain differences between short-term and long-term types of memory that are based on specifics of the performed functions and processes. It is also important to note that short-term memory and long-term memory can function differently depending on an individual’s age (Windsor, 2015). While discussing other aspects associated with...
Abstract The relationship between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and bipolar disorder has received a lot of attention. Several studies carried out have yielded reports suggesting possible association between ADHD and bipolar disorder, however, debates still linger on the explanation to the co-occurrence of the two especially in young children....
The position of the nurse in the currently existing medical system has been a debated issue for a certain amount of time (Gotlib Conn, Kenaszchuk, Dainty, Zwarenstein, & Reeves, 2014). This paper discusses an article by Wall (2014), which considers the phenomenon of self-employed nurses in Canada and their contribution...
Introduction Plastic surgery is a medical practice that mainly consists of reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. It is normally done so as to either correct or restore the functions or features of the various body parts. It is important to note that the word plastic is derived from a Greek’...
Introduction There is an increasing focus on mental health, which is drawing awareness to the complexity and inequalities within this area. The disparity in psychological outcomes across genders is a significant concern that has attracted attention alongside other challenges. This phenomenon, which pertains to differences in the prevalence, appearance, and...
Introduction The prevalence of eating disorders among athletes is becoming a progressively critical public health concern. In particular, people who participate in aesthetic sports, such as ballet or figure skating, are more likely to develop malnutrition-related habits than athletes in performance sports and the general population. Therefore, it is crucial...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that healthcare is one of the most important sectors in the US and around the world. It is critical to ensure that patients receive high-quality medical care and have access to necessary services, even if they are low-income or live in remote areas, which...
The brain is a fragile system, and any damage to it can lead to irreparable consequences for both physical activity and emotional reactions. One example of acquired brain damage is a stroke, which disrupts the functioning of the nervous system and, as a result, leads to changes in emotional regulation....
Abstract The Social Ecological Model (SEM) is the main focus of this paper’s investigation into its multidimensional effects on diabetes management and prevention. We are facing a global dilemma, which is diabetes, and this disease is manifested through numerous symptoms, of which the incidence and prevalence are high and growing...
Introduction The stable work of the healthcare sector is one of the major determinants of the nation’s health. It is critical to guarantee that all individuals have access to care to manage their conditions. Furthermore, the challenges health workers face are becoming increasingly diverse each year, requiring greater effort to...
Introduction Corpulence is a general health concern that has experienced a significant increase in incidence over the past few decades. It is a versatile imbroglio, affected by an excess of determinants, including enlightening transformations, behavioral alterations, insane comfort, business-related standing, and fuller social conversions. The increase in corpulence rates has...
Introduction Since its origins, mental health care has been influenced largely by controversial developments in the treatment of mental disorders. However, while progress has been made in terms of mental illness diagnostics, treatment, and services, there are still constraints in the US affecting millions. Researchers continue to focus on another...
Introduction I will focus on primary care as a Nurse Practitioner, where NPs play a vital role in providing comprehensive healthcare services. Utilizing nursing theories, such as McCormack and McCance’s Person-Centered Nursing (PCN) Framework, can significantly improve the quality of care in this setting. This theory has garnered attention for...
Introduction In the realm of social work, professionals encounter various populations with unique needs and challenges. Among these, working with older adults requires a specialized understanding and a compassionate approach. For this assignment, I had the opportunity to conduct a hypothetical interview with Jane Doe (a pseudonym), a seasoned social...
Introduction This paper aims to cover the basics of skin substitutes for the treatment of diverse wound conditions, namely burns, chronic non-healing wounds, and extensive skin loss. In addition, this review outlines the nursing implications, patient education requirements, and research directions related to skin substitute therapies. Skin is the most...
Article Summary The article selected for this report compares infants’ gut microbiota based on diet. In 91 healthy-term newborns enrolled in the study, three groups were created: those who were nursed and those who were fed either formula A or formula B using a bottle. Fecal samples were collected at...
Introduction The tumor microenvironment is crucial in cancer biology. It creates a favorable environment for the development and spread of a malignant tumor. It is important to recognize the clinical significance of the cancer ecosystem and raise awareness of the issue, as knowledge in this area can help develop innovative...
Case Summary The patient, a middle-aged male, presented with abdominal pain and was classified as CTAS 3 under the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale. His past medical history included mild gastritis but no significant health issues. During the health assessment, blood tests revealed elevated white blood cells, indicating possible inflammation....
Introduction Cancer is one of the chronic medical conditions that harmfully affects multiple people throughout the world. Australia is no exception, and in 2022, the country had 456,200 people with this diagnosis, which equaled 1.8% of the population (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2023). This percentage is not dramatic, but the...
Results of Disease Risk Assessment The assessment conducted through the Siteman Cancer Center website indicates a below-average risk of breast cancer. This conclusion is based on various factors, including lifestyle choices and adherence to preventive measures. One significant aspect highlighted is the importance of dietary habits. Consuming a diet rich...
Introduction Patient care within the health care system requires self-reflection and the ability to adapt to changing environments. In this case study, the focus is on the challenges Jane, a fresh graduate nurse, faces as she steps into her first medical ward. In the case description, Jane assists a patient...
Introduction The debates about scientific validity in the connection between vaccinations and autism have been relevant for several decades. The scope of research features immunology, neurobiology, and public health, emphasizing policy, personal health choices, and confidence in medical science. The research question is whether there is a link between the...
Introduction The healthcare industry operates under a set of strict laws designed to protect the interests of providers, patients, and stakeholders. These laws cover different facets of healthcare delivery and have dramatically altered the landscape of healthcare regulation, improving access, quality, and safety across the board. Aspects such as medical...
Introduction The essence of financial measurement within the healthcare sector is to ensure the effective allocation of resources, maintain financial health, and support the sustainability of healthcare organizations. These measures enable healthcare managers to make informed decisions, optimize operational efficiency, and ultimately, enhance the quality of patient care. Major Financial...
Importance of Civility and Collaboration for Nurse Students Civility and teamwork are critical to effective healthcare collaboration and profoundly influence the roles of both students and nurses within the interdisciplinary team. As a student, participating in a collaborative, compliant environment can greatly improve learning outcomes. In an environment where civility...
ER Nurses’ Role in Implementing the ACA Substantial transformations have occurred in the delivery of healthcare services in the United States due to the enactment and implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a component of the broader healthcare reform initiative. Due to this, it is incumbent upon all medical...
Issue Analysis Nurse burnout is a complex problem that is typical of many modern workplaces. One of the leading reasons is the conditions in which these healthcare professionals work. The main predictors of burnout are “high workload, value incongruence, low control over the job, low decision latitude, poor social climate/social...
Musculoskeletal Pathophysiology A case study involves a 64-year-old female presenting with back pain for three weeks. The patient’s history of osteoporosis and the subsequent vertebral compression fracture of L2, along with anterior wedging of thoracic vertebrae, provide crucial insights into the underlying mechanisms. Musculoskeletal pain often results from structural abnormalities,...
Introduction In the complex web of healthcare policy discussions, few topics ignite as much passionate debate as nurse-to-patient staffing ratios. Patient safety and nurse job satisfaction are on the line, and this topic captures the core of the healthcare system’s tightrope walk between providing high-quality treatment and staying within budget....
Abstract This paper explores the influence of culturally competent education on glycemic regulation in children with diabetes in underserved communities. A 5-year-old male patient with diabetes from a low socioeconomic background is the focus of the case study, which emphasizes the difficulties marginalized groups have in treating chronic illnesses. The...
Three Legal/Ethical Issues The living will’s applicability and validity The refusal of the surrogate decision-maker to remove life support Disagreement about how family members understand the patient’s wishes Discussion of Three Legal/Ethical Issues Validity and Application of the Living Will The interpretation and implementation of the living will provide an...
Introduction The healthcare industry relies on a diverse workforce to deliver top-notch patient care. Both Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) are essential elements of this workforce. Both categories of nurses have distinct roles within the healthcare system. The objective of this article is to clarify the disparities...
Introduction Everybody shares the same vision for the health of children, especially those of school age. Ensuring that children receive their vaccinations in time for school is one of the most crucial steps towards achieving essential healthcare system objectives. In addition to shielding individual children against dangerous and often deadly...
Introduction Since my teaching hospital experiences high turnover, I need to implement targeted interventions to improve outcomes. Exit interviews indicate that multiple healthcare professionals are dissatisfied with the employee experience and are likely to leave for another hospital, highlighting the numerous advantages of a comprehensive work-life-career-investment program. That is why...
Introduction Congenital heart disease (CHD) represents a range of structural irregularities that arise during fetal development. Due to this anomaly, the heart’s structure and basic function can often be disturbed. In this way, the effective pumping of blood throughout the body is at risk. However, not all heart defects are...
Introduction The body composition of every person is a critical factor impacting his/her well-being and health. Thus, body fat percentage is one of the most important factors in body composition, as it reflects a person’s health and potential problems if the situation is not improved. Thus, when making health recommendations,...
Introduction to the Competency For this paper, competency N-1, “Mental health and addiction nursing and interventions,” has been chosen (“Competency profile for licensed practical nurses,” 2020). The focus is on the subcategory N-1- 6 “Demonstrate knowledge and ability to support patient, family, and others with coping strategies and community-based resources”...
Introduction Medications play a significant role in managing health issues, especially in elderly individuals who often face multiple chronic conditions. While these drugs are meant to relieve symptoms and enhance quality of life, the combined impact, known as polypharmacy, can sometimes cause more harm than good. Juggling multiple chronic conditions...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of the Public Health Nurse (PHN) at the local level. PHNs work at the crossroads between healthcare and public health, addressing communities’ challenges through providing ongoing care, education, and advocacy. They often collaborate with other parties, such as government...
Introduction Heart disease and stroke have a significant impact on my company. Approximately 20% of the staff have negative behaviors related to workplace burnout, overeating, and infrequent exercise. Employees of various ages may be at risk. As a result, a large number of employees may be hospitalized at any time,...
Introduction The implementation of immunizations against the most common conditions has greatly changed the sphere of healthcare. People who receive vaccinations early in life can avoid the severe consequences of many infections (Talbird et al., 2022). Nonetheless, data demonstrate that immunization rates are not equal across communities, and the latest...
Introduction Homelessness stands for the condition of not having one’s own fixed and regular nighttime residence, which means living in shelters, transition lodgings, or outdoors without permission. The problem of homelessness has long been a very complicated and even holographic phenomenon for society due to its multifaceted nature that connects...
Introduction The healthcare system is constantly developing, and it is essential to integrate new technologies, such as an improved documentation system, to enhance patient experience and various clinical processes. As nurses will use the new system, it is crucial to involve one of them as the implementation team leader. The...
Introduction Red palm oil (RPO) is a less refined alternative to regular palm oil and is considered healthier and more beneficial to consume compared to its counterpart. Its composition reflects high levels of unsaturated fatty acids (oleic and linoleic), squalene, Vitamin E, and carotene (Nainggolan & Sinaga, 2021). It is...
Baernholdt, M., Yan, G., Hinton, I. D., Cramer, E., & Dunton, N. (2020). Effect of preventive care interventions on pressure ulcer rates in a national sample of rural and urban nursing units: Longitudinal associations over 4 years. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 105. Baernholdt et al. (2020) conducted a longitudinal...
Given the context of Jack’s situation—a 26-year-old veteran grappling with PTSD and using cannabis as a means of self-medication in a state where cannabis is illegal—it’s crucial to conclude a multifaceted treatment plan that addresses both his PTSD and his cannabis use. The evaluation of cannabis as an effective treatment...
Comparison of Leadership and Management in Nursing The topic of managers and leaders is an important one in nursing. Nurses often have to make life-or-death decisions and resolve various conflicts, indicating the need for effective leaders who can guide the profession (American Nurses Association [ANA], n.d.). A manager typically oversees...
The Role, Delivery, and Challenges of Primary Care The provision of primary care is often dependent on complex processes, particularly given its role within the wider healthcare system. In essence, primary care serves as the first point of contact between patients and the healthcare system. As articulated by Crampton (2023),...
Introduction “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health” is a seminal report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) outlining the trajectory of nursing practice, education, and workforce development. This 2021 publication underscores nurses’ pivotal role in promoting health equity. It highlights the imperative for nursing...
Introduction During my tenure as a nutritional specialist, I had the privilege of attending to an elderly client, Mr. Thompson, who had been grappling with hypertension for an extensive period. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic condition characterized by elevated blood pressure against the walls of...
Pamphlet Text Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism, referred to in the medical field as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a notorious developmental condition affecting communication, behavior, and social engagement. The term “spectrum” denotes the diverse array of symptoms and severity levels observed in individuals with autism. Typically emerging in early...
Introduction Quality assessment is a critical part of the healthcare sector’s functioning. It simplifies controlling the most important aspects of the organization’s work and introducing changes when necessary. At the same time, the effectiveness of the evaluation depends on the concept of quality employed in the specific setting, the tools...
Introduction The mental health of individuals is one of the major concerns nowadays. People face various stressors, such as work pressure, the fast-paced lifestyle, financial challenges, and the pressure to succeed in society. Furthermore, alongside the traditional issues that have long affected communities, the world is entering a new phase...
Introduction In the ever-shifting landscape of moral and ethical debate, few topics have proven as polarizing as the use of genetic engineering in humans, commonly referred to as “designer babies.” This contentious issue raises profound questions, weaving together threads of science, philosophy, and sociology. As such, it has elicited a...
Introduction Pain management is an integral part of the workflow in an emergency department (ED), which is characterized by a fast-paced environment. Effective care is only possible when sound pain management practices are adopted to achieve optimal patient outcomes and high patient satisfaction. Nevertheless, comprehensive pain management entails overcoming diverse...
Introduction Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a dangerous autoimmune illness characterized by a decrease in platelet count, potentially increasing bleeding risk. The current study assesses the current state of research on ITP, including its characteristics, nursing treatment, and causation. The immune system is the main part affected by the illness,...
Proposed Research Question How effective is the Braden Scale in predicting the occurrence of Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPrIs) among surgical critical care patients? Independent and Dependent Variables Independent Variable Braden Scale assessment Dependent or Outcome Variable Occurrence of Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPrIs) Intervening and/or Confounding Variables Patient demographics, comorbidities, length...
Introduction Hypertension, or simply high blood pressure, is a long-term health problem in which arterial blood pressure is consistently high. Given that it affects millions of people and causes many cardiovascular illnesses and other problems, it is a major issue in public health across the world. To effectively treat and...
Chosen Variables and Their Importance As the important research question is closely connected to its topic, it is crucial to highlight the need to understand the circumstances under which Hispanic immigrants can access quality healthcare services in the U.S. Therefore, for the chosen variables, various factors were selected. Among them...
Introduction People have been using cannabis since the beginning of civilization. It has become the most widely used illegal drug in the world; its euphoric effects came first, followed by its medical uses (Millar et al., 2021). Cannabis usage has become more and more common as a result of more...
As a registered nurse at a busy urban hospital, I provide direct patient care in a medical-surgical unit. This includes assessing patients, administering medications, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, educating patients and their families, and continuously evaluating patient outcomes to adjust care plans as necessary. My role requires a...
Introduction An extensive analysis of the various aspects of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), including its physiological basis, symptoms, and therapeutic approaches, is required, given its intricate nature. Having a comprehensive grasp of the normal anatomy and function of the lymphatic system is essential for appreciating the development of NHL, as it...
Introduction In our quest to understand mental health, one pressing question often arises: Are there cures for mental health? Today, we embark on a journey to unravel the complexities of mental health, its treatments, and the journey to recovery. It is paramount to recognize that mental health, unlike some physical...
If I were in charge of a mid-sized hospital located in an urban area, focusing on providing comprehensive healthcare services, including emergency, outpatient, and specialized care, implementing a new Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system would be a critical initiative to enhance patient care, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with...
Croskey & Clark’s article addresses the significance of nutrition for overall health and the limited attention it receives in primary care, which is often discussed only in the context of obesity. The article proposes a pilot intervention to systematically assess and discuss diet patterns during routine primary care visits. This...
Introduction A case study of Andrew, a 78-year-old patient who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease six years ago, is analyzed. The major concepts to be explored include cognitive dissonance theory, evidence-based approaches, and coping strategies. The deuteration of memory, cognitive abilities, and frequent forgetfulness characterize it. He was additionally diagnosed...
Ancient Perspectives on the Disorder Bipolar disorder (BD) has been prevalent in many people since the ancient era. Greeks and Romans conducted observations specific to their times, and the outcomes served as the basis for modern diagnostic standards. Individuals have been acquiring BD symptoms for thousands of years, which served...
Introduction PTSD, short for post-traumatic stress disorder, is a significant issue in the field of mental health today. Individuals who have experienced trauma are at a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The DSM-5 describes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a set of symptoms that appear after a...
Euthanasia, frequently referred to as “mercy killing,” raises ethical concerns regarding the deliberate termination of a life for the purpose of alleviating pain and suffering. In contrast to this notion are advance directives, which are legally binding instruments that delineate an individual’s medical treatment preferences in circumstances where they lack...
Introduction Ensuring the efficiency and accountability of a healthcare financial system is essential to fostering operational proficiency and transparency in the healthcare industry. Aiming at optimizing and monitoring the institution’s financial processes, from the patient’s engagement in the organizational process to the final collection of the payment, Revenue Cycle Management...
In nursing, cultural awareness is an indispensable element of effective patient care. It encompasses the ability to acknowledge and honor the heterogeneous cultural origins, convictions, and principles that both patients and healthcare professionals bring to the medical setting (Shepherd et al., 2019). Cultural consciousness in nursing practice entails being aware...
Introduction The Singaporean context still shows breast cancer as a health crisis requiring the development of efficient health communication initiatives to raise awareness and stimulate preventive actions. This paper examines health promotion activities focused on breast cancer prevention conducted in Singapore. It analyses the target population, the theoretical bases of...
Introduction Black maternal health is an important societal issue that must be addressed immediately. Maternal health results for African American women within the United States are unimaginably sad. High mortality rates associated with pregnancy or delivery are among the results. Black women have a disproportionate number of severe health consequences...
Introduction Decades of research and intervention have not eliminated the serious public health concern of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. Although laws reducing the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit and improving law enforcement tactics have helped to reduce the number of DUI cases, the ongoing prevalence of...
Abstract One important factor that impacts a person’s overall well-being is their mental health. The purpose of the paper is to identify the most important topics about adult and children’s mental health. Research has indicated that mental health can be impacted by psychological and physical trauma, loneliness, and socioeconomic circumstances....
Introduction Fall detection is an essential preventive measure that enables healthcare professionals to identify situations where a patient needs help and provide support as soon as possible. Its impact is crucial in elderly care and other fields where the risk of falling is present. Still, the current state of this...
Introduction “Medical Errors Keep Killing Patients,” an intriguing piece by Saks (2021), tackles the widespread problem of medical errors and their significant repercussions for patient well-being. The article features a chilling narrative about Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a spine surgeon whose profound ineptitude resulted in disastrous consequences for numerous patients. While...
The location of a service indeed plays a critical role in determining the code set used for procedure coding, affecting reimbursement schedules, co-pay amounts, and coverage limitations. A reimbursement schedule, as you have mentioned, is a pre-determined list of procedures with corresponding payment rates. Healthcare providers need to know these...
Introduction It should be noted that readmission rates are major indicators of healthcare quality and patient safety within an organization. The analysis will focus on comparing changes in readmission rates at SNHU Hospital with those in New Hampshire. To do so, it will employ a data-driven approach to highlight discrepancies...
Vitamins are critical for maintaining the body’s overall health, as they support a wide range of vital biochemical processes. These chemical molecules are essential for several functions, including blood coagulation, immunological response, and energy production. Vitamin C is necessary for the synthesis of collagen, which promotes wound healing and preserves...
Introduction Selecting appropriate resources is crucial for conducting high-quality research, especially when specific interventions and outcomes are studied. This paper outlines the evidence search strategy used for the current study on the effect of shared prayer on cancer patients’ stress levels. The study addresses the following research question: “Do registered...
Introduction In healthcare, evidence-based practice (EBP) must be used; that is, healthcare providers should be required to provide the highest-quality care based on the best available evidence (Godshall, 2024). EBP implementation in the clinical environment requires a systematic approach, including a forced system, to achieve successful deployment. Besides that, EBP...
Introduction Breast malignancy presents a noteworthy worldwide health issue, exhibiting fluctuating occurrence and fatality statistics across diverse locales. Although mammography (MAM) stands as the primary method for breast cancer screening in affluent nations, its accessibility and practicality face restrictions in low- and middle-income nations (LMICs) due to resource limitations. Hence,...
Research Question This study’s primary goal is to evaluate how applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapies help hospitalized children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manage challenging behaviors. Sanders et al.’s (2020) study concerns the following question: What are the implications for patient care and clinical outcomes in hospital settings, and how...
Themes and Findings In their discussion section, Ahmed and colleagues focused on the themes and main discoveries. Researchers have summarized the literature on the obstacles immigrants face when accessing medical services and identified several promising research gaps. First, Ahmed and colleagues (2016) found that cultural and communication obstacles were highly...
Challenges and Implications of Elderhood A critical stage of human development, elderhood is marked by particular difficulties and enormous chances for personal and spiritual development. As one enters this stage, it is common for the vulnerabilities of aging to become apparent. Such risks include reflecting on life’s achievements and regrets,...
Introduction The lack of qualification among nursing personnel can easily lead to adverse outcomes and lower the quality of care. While fully anticipating all possible consequences of one’s actions is impossible, workers in this industry are obliged to analyze how their interactions with clients can improve or worsen clients’ well-being....
Case Scenario The client is AD, a 23-year-old single woman who is recovering from a methamphetamine (meth) addiction. Her history of use started three years ago when she was attending college. Although she performed fairly well, the client felt unprepared for the academic challenges. She also felt lonely, as AD...
Reflection on the MPH Program The Master of Public Health (MPH) program has significantly enhanced my academic and professional knowledge and skills. First, it reinforced my understanding of the importance of using evidence-based approaches for public health interventions. The use of evidence-based practices and methods validated by researchers is one...
Introduction Today, cultural competence plays a crucial role in clinical settings. There is a universal truth that a patient’s welfare cannot be protected without understanding and fully accepting their cultural background. On the one hand, it is essential to consider the negative impact of both cultural negligence and excessive immersion,...
Team working practices are crucial to driving change within the organization. For a hospital to continue to grow, it is vital to ensure proper collaboration between its stakeholders. Since teamwork is crucial to providing care, healthcare organizations place a high value on it (Buljac-Samardzic, Doekhie, & van Wijngaarden, 2020). One...
Introduction Becoming a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) holder with an associate degree in nursing is a game-changer for improving one’s career prospects and patient care. Expanding the scope of practice, learning, and leadership within the nursing profession is the strategic goal of this advancement, which goes beyond simple...
Introduction Before the placement of an intravenous (IV) line in outpatient surgery settings, the reason behind implementing intradermal lidocaine administration must be addressed. The objective of this change is to minimize IV insertion-related pain, thereby enhancing patients’ experience and increasing their overall satisfaction. This move has been initiated with the...
Population The New Town is in Jacksonville, Florida, with the zip code 32209, and is a diverse community with a special demographic structure. The population comprises people from various age groups, ethnicities, and income levels. The community’s total population is 2,479, of whom 53% are males and 47% are females...
Navigating the Advance Directive Process (AD) The AD obtained from the UCLA Health website is an important document that ensures that California’s legal framework upholds individuals’ rights to make their own healthcare decisions. This essential document ensures a person’s rights to make their own healthcare decisions within California’s legal framework,...
Introduction The consequentialist problem, as rendered by the case of Nancy Cruzan— who was in a vegetative state after a terrible accident — puts medical ethics to the test. This particular matter demonstrates that there is a conflict between sustaining one’s life through medication and heeding the patient’s earlier pleas...
Introduction Aging is an inevitable process that affects all living organisms, including people. For that purpose, individuals should be aware of various theories of aging that explain what developments occur in the body in the course of time. Aging is a complex and comprehensive phenomenon that involves multiple factors. Thus,...
Introduction High Desert and Glenwood Hills, set against the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains, are dynamic communities. This paper will consider a community health intervention to address a serious problem identified through careful analysis of evaluation data. Intervention efforts aim to promote neighborhood-wide well-being by synthesizing information from windshield surveys,...
Introduction Spending on public health is essential to society’s well-being at multiple levels. They first support healthier populations by acting as an investment in the prevention and control of illness. Public health expenditure helps slow the spread of infectious diseases, lessens the strain on healthcare systems, and averts future pandemics...
Introduction Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a complex mental health condition categorized by repeated thoughts, known as obsessions, and repetitive conduct or actions (compulsions) that impede normal operations. As per Sharma et al (2021), OCD was first acknowledged as a separate condition and documented in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual...
Introduction Nursing homes are continually improving their organizational processes to provide comfort and high-quality care to their patients, who are more vulnerable due to their age. Even with advancements, medical administration errors continue to threaten residents’ health and well-being. Administration involves giving patients the drugs they need for their condition,...
Introduction The global economy, changing demographics, and soaring long-term sicknesses are driving major shifts in health care. In this unpredictable and dynamic climate, healthcare workers must display strong professionalism. Registered nurses in advanced practice nursing (APN) possess postgraduate training, professional expertise, multitasking abilities, and clinical competencies to expand their practice...
Introduction Healthcare has been radically changed by globalization, which has broken down national borders and connected the world. As a result, the world is now a connected place in matters of health. Notably, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are leaders in addressing these issues (Rasche, 2020). This paper will...
Human Immunity People do not get an identical cold twice because our bodies can develop immunity to previously encountered infectious agents, preventing disease progression. Once a person has had an infection, their system learns to fight it and no longer allows pathogens in, or they develop more effective antigens that...
The challenges with EMR (Electronic Medical Record) based coding, billing, and reimbursement are manifold, impacting healthcare delivery and financial performance. EMRs enhance effectiveness but pose hurdles for transitioning from paper records (Pepper, 2023). Pre-set templates in EMRs may prompt inaccurate code selection, leading to up-coding or downcoding and resulting in...
An ominous reality lurks in the hushed halls of hospitals, where miracles are performed and lives are saved. The fast-paced, high-stakes, and demanding nature of the hospital environment may take a toll on nurses, leaving them both physically and emotionally drained. Preventing nursing burnout and maximizing patient care requires immediate...
Introduction Technologies are gradually being introduced into all areas of activity, including healthcare. The use of clinical systems can enhance patient results and satisfaction. For example, electronic health records are essential for managing individual patients and tracking public health trends. However, in some cases, this system may face challenges that...
Introduction Maintaining precautions at large gatherings during a pandemic is critical to public health. Understanding the risks and how to prevent them is essential to any event. As a pilgrimage center, Saudi Arabia welcomes millions of pilgrims each year during Hajj. Therefore, developing strategies to minimize health risks and following...
Introduction The paper explores how big data analysis improves healthcare by personalizing care, reducing costs for both patients and clinics, and improving patient outcomes. This type of information collection and investigation is powered by datasets processed with specific software, yielding complex statistical trends and insights (Chang & Feng, 2022). The...
The article selected for the current discussion focuses on the utilization of an electronic dental record (EDR). Shimpi et al. (2018) have examined the role of EDR in dental providers’ workflow. From my point of view, the report presents valuable information about EDR, and the authors deliver a rather detailed...
Background The given qualitative critique will analyze Ziser et al.’s (2021) research piece titled “Barriers to Behavior Change in Parents with Overweight or Obese Children.” The overall purpose of the study is to identify barriers that parents of overweight and obese children encounter in accessing preventive and interventional health care....
