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Summary Bone abnormality, known as osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), is a congenital (existing at birth) hereditary condition. It is commonly referred to as “brittle bone disease”, and the severity of the symptoms and signs can vary in different individuals. As a result of OI, a baby may have abnormally soft bones,...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a part of the national strategy for quality improvement in healthcare. ACA was implemented in 2009 to address the unprecedentedly escalating prices of healthcare (McBride & Tietze, 2018). The main idea is to control the cost to a possible extent while improving the care...
Subjective: The patient’s history of substance use and chief complaint being her reluctance to seek treatment all point towards a substance use disorder as the primary diagnosis. It is clear that her symptoms have been present for an extended period of time and have been severe, as evidenced by her...
Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a problem-solving strategy for care delivery that incorporates the most current scientific data with the patient’s preferences and principles and the clinician’s knowledge and skills. Best available research evidence, patient preferences, clinical knowledge, and awareness of clinical constraints are the four pillars of EBP. The...
Subjective: CC (chief complaint): Scared of going to rehab. HPI: L. T., a 33-year-old female patient admitted to a detox facility in Naples, FL, wants to discuss the possibility of going to a rehabilitation center. Past Psychiatric History: General Statement: Alert, oriented in time and space, reluctant to communicate. Caregivers...
Introduction The Case for Incentivizing Health Outcome is to devise ideas with the preventative mindset of health to establish various strategies to transform individual health behaviors. In developing programs, decision-makers need to have better considerations. The essay presents the main consideration for those working in the preventative health environment on...
The use of communications to deliver long-distance medical services is known as telehealth policy. The policy implemented in the UHealth Tower, Miami, Florida, has made it easier for patients to reach their healthcare providers from a distance. Nurses can assist patients and provide recommendations regarding their conditions. Thus, the paper...
Introduction Physical therapy education is a field of education that involves training and theory regarding physical impairments and improving mobility and functioning via the application of force and mechanical pressure, manual treatment, physiotherapy, and electrotherapy. The person’s quality of life is improved via evaluation, diagnosis, forecast, treatment approaches, and patient...
Hospitals operate in a unique market, which can be entered by distinct participants. Each separate institution, whether already present in a region or recently opened, can affect the functioning of other facilities from the same sector. As a result, such an area is likely to have multiple medical organizations that...
A surgical facility is a bustling environment with regular, immediate demands that require competence and practical dispute settlement skills to resolve numerous conflicts that may arise in connection with the specified features. This process should be performed under such fundamentals as confidence, the advancement of cohesion, and a high level...
Civility is formal politeness when all social agents treat each other with respect, dignity, and ethical considerations. It plays a vital role in nursing by building trustful relationships among employees, employers, and clients. In contrast, incivility includes disrespect, self-centered behavior, irresponsibility, and dishonesty of the workers. Since nurses interact with...
Description of Ion Various ions, such as iron, potassium, nitrates, and iodide, are essential to human survival. Potassium, with the atomic number 19, and the chemical symbol K, can be found in group 1 of the periodic table (Silbey et al., 2022). It is a malleable, shining white metal that...
Introduction The COVID-19 epidemic, which struck the world in December 2019, is considered to be the greatest pandemic of the 21st century. It is a highly contagious disease that affects individuals in numerous negative ways, either provoking pneumonia or triggering underlying diseases, leading to complications and possibly death (Chiotti et...
Introduction Nurse burnout is a serious issue in today’s healthcare system, and nurse leaders must take steps to mitigate its effects. The issue of nurse burnout is multifaceted, with many contributing factors and potential solutions. In the literature, there is a growing consensus that nurse leaders can take an active...
Role in Society One of the most influential people in medical history was the French microbiologist and chemist Louis Pasteur. He significantly contributed to the current knowledge of infectious illnesses and ushered in a new era in how people treat them. Pasteurization, which he invented to keep food from spoiling,...
Introduction Incorrect decision-making among medical partners negatively affects the health of patients. It has been researched that decision-making is considered a vital element of nursing practice (Arsenault Knudsen et al., 2021). The decision-making process in the shared method also helps medical workers and patients choose the treatment option most suitable...
A literature review critically analyzes published works on a given topic. It is an integral part of research as it enables the researcher to understand the existing knowledge on the subject, identify gaps in the literature, and build upon existing knowledge. It also helps the researcher to develop an argument...
Introduction Quality is an essential aspect of healthcare that allows for striving for excellent performance when facilitating patient outcomes. Any organization motivated to grow and develop must rely on continuous quality improvement based on the timely identified drawbacks in the current practices. In particular, the detection of frequent and repetitive...
The purpose of this paper is to define the main steps in the research on “Elderly Fall Prevention.” The first step is to find relevant information on the topic. To do that, I need to select contemporary studies, which means I have to exclude research older than five years old...
Company’s Mission and Vision Statements The company’s mission is to serve the community as partners in the field of healthcare. There are two ways to fulfill this mission. The first way is to provide expert knowledge about health and self-healthcare (“Community benefit,” n.d.). The second one is to create an...
Title of the Article The article’s title implies that the study is focused on the relationship between bipolar disorders and nightmare experiences. Purpose and Hypothesis of the Research The study aimed to investigate the frequency and characteristics of nightmare experiences in individuals with bipolar I and II disorders and to...
The American Medical Association (AMA) has recognized the need to address racial justice and health equity issues within the organization and in the medical field. As part of their efforts, the AMA has developed a strategic plan that includes “Theories of Change” and “Levers for Change” to guide their work....
Introduction Cystic fibrosis is a systemic disease characterized by extensive damage to the endocrine glands and the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and other systems. It significantly shortens life expectancy because the gene mutation results in an inability to control electrolyte transport (mainly chlorine) across epithelial cell membranes (Coverstone & Ferkol, 2021). Nevertheless,...
International economic policies have a significant impact on the ability of countries like France and Italy to ensure universal coverage for healthcare services. These policies can either facilitate or hinder the provision of affordable and accessible healthcare services to all citizens. One of the ways in which international economic policies...
Current Issues in Mental Health Mental health issues have always been a part of public health concerns to be addressed accordingly. However, over the past couple of years, the prevalence of mental health problems has increased dramatically in general audiences, with the issues of depression and anxiety have become upsettingly...
Electronic Health Records (EHR) are becoming increasingly popular in the healthcare industry, as they offer numerous benefits over traditional paper-based records. The ability to access information and create streamlined medical records has the potential to raise the standard of medical care (Witry et al., 2022). By carefully considering certain factors,...
The nursing practicum experience is essential since it educates professionals in their early careers. As the roles of nurses expand to health promotion and support for patients, the urgency in adequate nursing practice increases. During my practicum experience in clinical settings with mentally unstable people, I have improved communication and...
Introduction Describing the Gap Nowadays, the number of patients with COPD is constantly growing. COPD is one of the primary reasons for the disability and death of patients. The costs associated with the treatment of exacerbations of the disease in the US rise year by year. All these factors make...
The dissemination of information about certain outbreaks of various diseases is one of the most important functions of the health system. Similar precautions can be taken when epidemiologists find there is a significant risk for many people to be infected. In such cases, the system’s speed and sophistication are important...
Advertising medications involves overcoming a range of ethical dilemmas and economic concerns. Among the core issues that the present-day pharmaceutical industry needs to address, the dilemma of direct-to-customer advertising (DTC) deserves a mention. Though DSTC may lead to the propensity toward self-medicalization in some patients, the specified strategy is also...
The healthcare system in the United States faces several challenges, including inequalities in access to care and health outcomes. Although the system is complex and multifaceted, many citizens struggle with receiving the medical care they need. Given the limited resources available to the American healthcare system, it is essential to...
Introduction Physical exercise is a pillar of a healthy lifestyle throughout the lifetime, and all healthcare practitioners advocate involvement in sports and leisure. All healthcare care experts advise physical exercise and involvement in sports due to their multiple health benefits. Physical exercise, sports, and leisure are essential for adolescents and...
Introduction Increasing numbers of Americans are participating in organized sports. This boost in engagement has been accompanied by an increase in sudden deaths. Hereditary or developed cardiovascular abnormalities have been linked to the majority of unexpected deaths among athletes participating in various sports. Other explanations of unexpected death are heatstroke,...
Introduction The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is a U.S. government agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HRSA was created in 1982, to help improve access to health care for underserved and vulnerable populations (Health Resources and Services Administration, n.d.). The annual budget of HRSA...
The use of electronic health records (EHRs) in managed care settings is a complex issue that raises many questions. One the one hand, by giving physicians quick and simple access to patient information, EHRs have the potential to increase the effectiveness and quality of healthcare. However, if EHRs encumber rather...
Firefighting is a risky career and there is always a risk of death or injury. However, one of the main risks of non-scene injury or death is because of improper application of personal protective equipment (PPE). To be a firefighter may be a risky job when it concerns injury and...
Culture plays a significant role in shaping individuals’ beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors toward health and healthcare. These aspects can affect the way people perceive and manage their health, as well as impact their interactions with healthcare providers. One way culture can affect health is through traditional healing practices. Many cultures...
Competition in the healthcare industry can spur innovation and cause price shifts that are favorable for customers. I live in rural South Georgia with a single hospital community of eighty beds. However, this fact does not imply that this facility does not have any competition. Telehealth is a primary way...
Introduction Nursing informatics is useful in taking precautions early through the identification of patients with a high likelihood of serious conditions. Its automated alerts help in minimizing the possibility of medical errors thereby improving patient care among nursing practitioners (Role et al., 2021). Project management is needed for making the...
Introduction One of the most discussed topics concerning health ethics and reforms in the US is the high cost of health care. Cost is critical as it impacts access to and, equally important, health care quality. The US has very high health care costs that pose a substantial financial burden...
Introduction According to Al Talalwah and McIltrot (2019), treatment of more advanced illnesses, which sometimes necessitates more severe and costly treatment, is one of the medical repercussions of postponing surgery. Through features like checklists, alarms, and prediction tools; incorporated clinical guidelines that promote standardized, evidence-based procedures; and computerized prescribing and...
Health policy initiatives usually modify the whole working process of nurses. The detailed health services provider opportunities may vary depending on the state, the medical organization, and the applied program. Advanced nursing practitioners are responsible for acting according to established clinical practice models. The health policy initiatives are translated into...
Introduction Currently, Body Mass Index (BMI) is the standard accepted measure to classify obesity. Obesity is a public health issue that is characterized by having an excessive amount of body fat where the BMI is above 30 (De Lorenzo et al., 2019). Unfortunately, the current healthcare environment in which primary...
Delgado, J., Bowman, K., & Clare, L. (2020). Potentially inappropriate prescribing in dementia: A state-of-the-art review since 2007. BMJ Open, 10(1), 1-9. Web. The authors touch upon the problem of increased risk of inappropriate mediation and adverse drug effects emerging while treating dementia. The investigators aim at determining factors that...
Health literacy is the ability of individuals to access, understand, and use health information to make informed decisions about their health. It is crucial for effective navigation in healthcare, but often an issue for vulnerable populations. This proposal intends to tackle the topic of health literacy by presenting a strategy...
Foodborne illnesses are conditions that occur due to the consumption of contaminated products. While there are multiple illnesses categorized as such, it is important to mention one of the most common and dangerous ones, Salmonella. Salmonella is a bacteria correlating with adverse health effects that can negatively impact one’s well-being....
Good sleep is a natural physiological state of relaxation, the key to the body’s normal functioning. During night sleep, the production of necessary hormones occurs, which stimulates the growth of the body of a teenager, accelerates the transport of amino acids into cells, the production of proteins, and affects lipid...
To a great extent, a dental clinic is a facility where dentists and their subordinates perform oral health procedures and treatments for multiple patients. The dental clinic that will be established will be referred to as Alqassim Dental Clinic and will provide medical health and educational services to clients regarding...
Introduction Patients’ privacy must be respected if a trustworthy connection is to be built with them and if their comfort and happiness are to be prioritized. Patients’ right to privacy and secrecy are paramount, especially in the obstetrics and gynecology fields, where delicate clinical situations frequently arise. As a starting...
Introduction Bioethics is an interdisciplinary field of research and discussion, the subject of which is the moral foundations and problems of medicine and healthcare, as well as closely related modern scientific areas. Chourey et al. (2022, para. 9) state that awareness of bioethics is important for novice doctors, service providers,...
Access to mental health and healthcare is a crucial issue affecting the well-being of individuals and society. This issue has been studied from various sociological perspectives, highlighting different aspects of the problem and providing unique insights. Exploring the issue from the structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionist perspectives gives...
Healthcare professionals and organizations require standards of care since they describe the level of competence in the nursing process as a way of protecting and saving a life. Professional standards are vital in maintaining safety and proficiency evaluations for clinical units (Duffy, 2022). Standards of care can be used as...
The famous expression “Blood is the essence of life” alludes to the crucial function that blood serves in the operation of the human body. This saying is well-founded because blood flows throughout the body, supplying the cells with oxygen and nutrition and removing waste. Any living organism owes its existence...
Introduction Socioeconomic factors such as income, education, and occupation can significantly impact an individual’s ability to access and receive healthcare. Lower incomes and less education may give the person more barriers to accessing healthcare than those with higher incomes and higher levels of education (Healthcare, 2022). It should be highlighted...
The well-being of people relies on good health, however, it can be hindered by disorders related to physical and mental health. Both physical and mental health are critical in the overall well-being of individuals and society as a whole. They are key factors that enable people to make sound decisions,...
Palliative care is a vital service that focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illnesses, with the goal of improving the quality of life for patients and their families. However, as the demand for palliative care services continues to grow, healthcare providers are facing increasing challenges...
Family assessment is crucial as it helps address the issues affecting family members. According to Mansfield et al. (2019, p. 825), this type of assessment provides the nurse a “multidimensional view into the family’s life”. Similarly, nursing interventions for health promotion ensures the family members develops a clear understanding of...
Introduction Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) is a community healthcare organization focusing on making high-quality medical care accessible to all community members without compromising on compassion or cost. The company’s mission is to improve the quality of life of our community by becoming the healthcare provider of choice (Antelope Valley...
Introduction The healthcare system is a complex mechanism of professionals, systems, and services created for the purpose of supporting the population. However, there are a number of different frameworks that can be applied in order to understand and manage healthcare settings. One prevalent method is healthcare economics, which applies economic...
The first step in addressing healthcare disparities in acute care and outpatient is to identify and assess the specific healthcare disparities within the healthcare system and community. The nursing leaders can also implement culturally and linguistically appropriate care and develop and enforce custom-made medical interventions to deal with the specific...
Cohen, M. (2016). Medication Errors (Miscellaneous). Nursing, 46(2), 72. This article was first published in 1994 and has undergone several publications and revisions and the latest version was published in 2006. The author, Cohen, outlines guidance to healthcare providers in any area. The book can assist providers in both acute...
Culturally competent nursing care entails considering an individual patient’s cultural and social background. According to The Chicago School (2020), intercultural competence is based on the premise that effective healthcare must be suited to each patient’s needs, principles, beliefs, and language. Culturally competent care involves acknowledging and adjusting to the patient’s...
The Public Health milestone is the first significant step in creating what is known today as the U.S. healthcare system. This milestone saw the development of a more organized way of handling health problems and the introduction of new systems. These systems are still used today to deal with public...
It is important to note that health history and physical examination are essential practices in providing healthcare services. However, there are key differences when it comes to conducting them in infants, children, and adolescents as compared with adults. The points of divergence of physical examination and health history between these...
The United States of America does not have compulsory health insurance for the entire population, unlike, for example, the European Union. Many unprotected social sectors of the population cannot afford insurance because of its high cost and live without it. In case of illness, this person may not have enough...
Name of Organization: The Antelope Valley Medical Center Type of Organization: Hospital Mission/Vision/Values: The organization aims to provide a broad set of healthcare services in collaboration with other local medical institutions (About Antelope Valley Medical Center, n. d.). A good reputation based on the high quality of medical services for its patients is...
Introduction Nursing care is one of the most common but underestimated services in hospital settings. While doctors focus on diagnosing and medical decision-making for patients, nurses are responsible for following prescriptions and treatment plans and supporting their patients in various ways. There are several types of nurses with specific obligations...
A donation has always been a manifestation of great charity and high humanism. The blood bank, in turn, is designed to ensure the desire of some people to help and others to receive help. Donating at the San Diego Blood Bank is an entirely safe, almost painless, and essential procedure....
Chronic conditions are a major public health crisis in America. It threatens the quality of life and health of communities, families, and individuals across the nation. Chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes, are America’s leading causes of death. According to Gussow (2021), chronic conditions claim more than $300...
The client has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a progressive respiratory disorder characterized by difficulty breathing and inflammation of the airways. The client also has mild dementia, a decline in cognitive function that can affect memory, language, and decision-making skills. COPD can significantly impact the client’s functional ability and cognitive...
Problem area The COVID-19 pandemic put an enormous amount of pressure and stress on the healthcare workers. This resulted in the increase in mental distress and illnesses among medical professionals from burnout to prolonged severe issues. Almost half of them experience burnout with more than quarter reporting depressive and anxious...
Strategic quality management significantly impacts how firms develop and implement their goals. Healthcare executives bear a great deal of responsibility for locating relevant tools that make it easier to implement innovative ideas. According to this viewpoint, healthcare providers should prioritize their patients’ health above all else. One method is to...
Introduction Risky medical practices are the root cause of avoidable exposure to patient risk in the global healthcare system. A large portion of these risks occurs during medication administration. Consider the case of Peter, a 75-year-old male with a history of arrhythmia. The doctor of Rythmol 150 mg gives Peter...
The terms dysfunction, disability, and handicap are all related to the functioning of an individual, but they are distinct concepts. Understanding the differences between these terms is important in the field of healthcare, as it allows professionals to accurately assess and address the needs of their patients. It is crucial...
Health insurance has a unique role in the transformation of the modern healthcare system of the United States. It provides coverage of medical services for a large part of the country’s population. However, there are still questions and concerns about the insurance of such population groups as the elderly and...
It is important to note that the transtheoretical model is an all-encompassing multifactorial concept of changing human behavior. The framework proposes six stages, which were based on the concepts of decisional balance and self-efficacy in order to ensure that all introduced alterations are solidified with no relapse. The three core...
My video will focus on a very important topic, namely distance medicine. I have reviewed several articles and identified three main ones on which my work is based. The first is an article by Giulio Nittari and others, which is reliable because quotations from books and methodologies in the medical...
Facility Type: This facility is needed for blood transfusion and allows to save lives and improve health. Meanwhile, the mission of San Diego Blood Bank is to unite different communities of people to save others (San Diego Blood Bank, n.d.). In addition, the value statement is to provide the best...
Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is an approach to healthcare that involves making decisions about patient care based on the best available evidence. In order to engage in EBP, healthcare professionals need access to relevant and reliable sources of information. A critical source of information is databases, which can be used...
The presented case describes a woman named Angelina, a middle-aged woman living with her family. She has constantly been anxious and has had nightmares for the past six months after she had an abortion. This client’s case suggests that she has a generalized anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)....
Introduction The case “Constraints of the ACA on Evidence-Based Medicine” in the Health policy analysis discusses the challenges and opportunities of implementing evidence-based medicine (EBM) in the context of the ACA. According to the case, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has introduced several new constraints on EBM. They include the...
The issue of drug abuse in pregnant women has remained relevant over recent years. Indeed, several policies have been proposed to tackle the problem, namely financial support for therapy, voluntary sterilization, and criminal persecution. However, the effectiveness of the proposed measures differs in their ability to achieve the desired outcome,...
It is important to note that the working group at the fire department is comprised of firefighters who regularly work in highly hazardous and dangerous conditions. The threats to health and safety range from fire, heat, stress, and exhaustion to physical trauma. Although these immediate threats are part of the...
It is crucial to enhance the standard of patients’ stays in healthcare facilities because diseases like cancer require extensive treatment and cause them to spend much of their lives in hospitals. The therapeutic diet plays a significant role as an essential element of complex therapy in treating diseases that are...
Introduction The dissemination of the project’s results to improve practice and keep the spirit of inquiry alive is undoubtedly one of the complex tasks for a healthcare professional. However, with a competent approach to planning this goal, achieving the best results and high achievements is possible. This paper aims to...
Introduction The current presentation is dedicated to the research conducted by Zhu, et al. (2018) and reflected in a peer-reviewed article “Acupuncture Treatment for Fertility.” In it, the authors aim to evaluate the ability of acupuncture as a well-known practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to treat infertility in both...
Optimization of work processes is a prerequisite for high-quality and efficient work performance. The use of optimization methods can significantly reduce the time spent, as well as material and human resources. Such savings are especially critical for medicine when it comes to human lives. Several medical institutions have dangerous shortcomings...
Medical error is a substantial issue affecting thousands of patients and parties related to the healthcare system. According to approximate estimations, medical error is counted as the third leading cause of death in the United States (Makary & Daniel, 2016). In particular, between 210,00 to 400,00 patients die each year...
Introduction Providing psychological support to an incurable patient and his relatives is a difficult test for the medical staff who accompanies the patient at all stages of dying. Therefore, professional burnout syndrome is widespread among medical workers in this category. Although I rarely face death, given the specialty of a...
Introduction The Tuskegee Syphilis trial was a trial conducted by the United States Public Health Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with African-American volunteers. The study was conducted between 1932 and 1972 and involved 399 people infected with syphilis and 201 healthy controls (Barrett, 2019). The study...
Introduction A fitness and wellness plan for the childhood stage of life is beneficial for several reasons. It can help promote healthy growth and development, encourage physical activity and physical literacy, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and create a foundation for healthy lifestyle habits (Powers, 2020). Additionally, physical activity...
Hypothesis testing is a statistical investigation method that formally tests specific predictions from theories within the scientific community. These tests focus on experimenting or observing results from an educated guess or hypothesis. Hypothesis tests in nursing are utilized to test new drugs or explain the reason behind a problem and...
In addition to medical and genetic factors that affect human health, social determinants of health (SDOH) exist. They may be related to socioeconomic circumstances, the environment, the population’s education, and governmental social and medical programs. Moreover, social determinants significantly affect access to proper medical care and cause health equity issues....
Introduction This paper aims to create a comprehensive care plan using the SBAR model for a client who has experienced multiple health, poverty, and social challenges. It assesses the client’s situation and also develops a plan and recommendations on how to move forward in caring for the patient. In addition,...
CC (chief complaint): The patient complains of stomachaches and headaches and will not go to school or attend the majority of other social occasions. HPI: When attending classes, the patient has been experiencing symptoms like headaches and stomachaches. Prior to this point, the patient had been receiving medical treatment from...
Problem In the state of New York, the current problem related to nursing that requires advocacy is the dysfunctionality and inaccessibility of proper healthcare coverage for all citizens. According to Scheinker et al. (2021), current healthcare costs are unrealistic and too high due to the administrative costs and the active...
CC (chief complaint): Ms. Connie Weidre experiences fear and lack of air in her lungs when she leaves home. HPI: Fear of the environment developed gradually after the death of the stress-causing mother. First the woman began to have a phobia and fear of flying on airplanes, and then of...
Introduction to Coding and Reimbursement Coding and reimbursement are two essential components of the healthcare system. Coding refers to the process of assigning specific codes to medical procedures and services, while reimbursement refers to the payment for those procedures and services. Understanding coding and reimbursement is crucial for healthcare professionals,...
CC (chief complaint): Berry Sullivan complains that he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after the war. HPI: Sergeant’s post-traumatic syndrome occurred on his return from a military action zone. At first it manifested itself in the fact that he reacted sharply to the sounds of salutes or the smell of...
Introduction I chose these two articles since they give a detailed explanation and description of the Salmonella disease. The articles give comprehensive details of the signs and symptoms of the disease. They also provide information about whether there was an outbreak of the disease and what was linked to it....
Introduction Cigarettes containing tobacco and nicotine have been used for years, but with new methods of smoking being introduced, the numbers are rising. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2022), 22.3% of the global population uses tobacco, 36.7% of all men and 7.8% of the world’s women. Office of...
This paper described an analysis of well-being and health status. The main diagnoses based on screenings and examinations were described. The most key aspects are life stress and related stress, manifestations of PFS, and avitominosis. For each diagnosis, the most effective ways of monitoring and were described. Based on the...
Cholera is a dangerous infectious disease, the causative agent of cholera vibrio. The toxins they release affect the small intestine, causing watery diarrhea and vomiting. One of the most striking cholera outbreaks was an epidemic in London in 1854 on Broad Street in the Soho area (Tulchinsky, 2018). At that...
Introduction A 52-year-old patient visited the emergency department of a hospital complaining of blurred vision and numbness in their hand. They were diagnosed by Nurse A with a transient ischemic attack and their symptoms quickly resolved (Nurse Case Study, n.d.,). However, a later examination by another nurse, B, revealed slurred...
The research study is an analysis of the benefits of endoscopic band ligation over argon plasma coagulation in the treatment of gastric antral and fundal vascular ectasia. According to research, GAVE is a serious consequence of cirrhosis. Several medicinal, surgical, and endoscopic therapy approaches have been offered, with varying degrees...
Introduction Effective dissemination of evidence-based practices requires the right choice of audience among stakeholders. The main purpose of dissemination is to raise awareness among people involved in the healthcare system in order to change practices and improve overall public health (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2018). By disseminating the results of the...
Introduction The research focused on telehealth and the impact of the Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of 2022 (ATBCA). The policy is anchored on the need to continue supporting marginalized communities through the enhancement of telehealth (Congress, 2021). Discussion The author ensured that all the information used from external sources...
Alaska Natives have the worst oral health of any racial or ethnic group in the United States. More than half of children and adults suffer from caries and other oral diseases. This paper will examine the social and cultural causes that affect the dental health of the Alaskan Native. Diet,...
The inability of medical students and patients to precisely describe the plastic surgeon’s responsibilities leads to a significant misunderstanding of the profession. This paper discusses and analyzes eight scholarly articles about the perception of plastic surgeons’ work. The research results show that most individuals have a vague perception of plastic...
Data Security The HIPAA Security Rule is a federal policy covering healthcare organizations’ data security. It establishes national standards for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of electronically protected health information (ePHI) (Abouelmehdi et al., 2018). The rule requires organizations to perform regular risk assessments, implement physical and technical safeguards...
Today’s scientific research relies on the principles and practices of scientific integrity to preserve the quality of new papers and ensure the validity of the adoption of their results by practical science. Preservation of scientific integrity depends in many ways on the researchers’ and institutions’ competence and personal and collective...
Introduction The LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges concerning access to resources such as education, jobs, and health services. However, LGBTQ+ veterans are a particularly vulnerable demographic due to several reasons. On the one hand, the previously employed “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy prevented publicly non-heterosexual military staff from exercising their...
Policymaking requires standards – criteria against which policymakers test the anticipated outcomes of alternative treatments. According to Collins (2005), five criteria should be applied during treatment evaluation: relevance, progress, efficiency, effectiveness, and impact. These standards help in understanding if the intervention contributes to the health needs of the target population,...
The nursing profession has come a long way of becoming, during which there were many difficulties and challenges for nurses of the past. However, overcoming these difficult periods of the formation of the profession led to what nurses do today. Nursing is one of the oldest professions, which means that...
Strength of a Project Mental Health and Resilience The Covid-19 pandemic has become a test for everyone, regardless of social status or place of work. Life has completely changed, and I had to quickly get used to new rules and norms to protect myself and my loved ones from the...
Behavior U. V. is a patient that received 2 hours of intensive in-home services from a Mental Health Qualified Professional. The client’s presenting problem can be described as anger episodes that involve verbal and physical aggression. The behavior includes offending, punching, and hitting others, which are categorized as acts of...
Behaviour T. has a depression. It is evidenced by decreased inability of the mood state as well as poor ability to identify triggers and respond to them properly. T. claims to be “sad” and acting “not like me.” T. noted that she no longer engages in or performs activities that...
Introduction The patient, Tegan, a retired college professor of social studies, used to be an active and outgoing old lady before developing severe mental health issues after being involved in a train accident. This inciting event, like any crisis, happened unexpectedly and caused significant physical and emotional trauma to this...
In the system, the correct organization of the work of medical specialists is of particular importance. This is due to the fact that it can provide an increase in the quality of services provided and the level of patient satisfaction. Moreover, it significantly improves the activities of medical workers and...
The study involved patients suffering from cardiovascular disease and people at risk. Participants had access to an app with all the necessary information about the disease. Online health risk calculators, incentive emails, and monitoring of behavioral lifestyle targets were provided. The average follow-up period was about 12 months. The control...
Introduction When a floating dark spot appears in the eye, the cause is usually vitreous destruction. Such a condition requires urgent consultation with a specialist. Dark spots, flies, or threads in front of the eyes may indicate clouding of the vitreous body, possible pathology of the nervous or cardiovascular system,...
Introduction Hillsboro County Home Health Agency’s (HCHHA) main issue that is affecting the operation of this healthcare facility is the lack of teamwork between the nurses and physicians. Hence, insufficient collaboration has contributed to poor quality of care and safety being provided to the patients. Need to Solve the Issue...
Introduction This case study shows an example of a young woman, Janet, who survived an accident in which her husband died. Although Janet survived the accident, the doctor found that she had suffered a severe head injury, and the prognosis for the woman was poor. Moreover, the patient has been...
Introduction Substance use disorder during pregnancy is a significant public health concern that puts mothers’ and infants’ lives and well-being at risk. According to Peltier et al. (2022), women with previous mental health issues are at a higher risk of experiencing substance use disorder. Therefore, healthcare professionals should implement evidence-based...
Introduction The YouTube blog “November 30 – Dopamine and Serotonin and Us” is dedicated to the topic of neurodiversity and the influence of neuromodulators on the human brain. One such neuromodulatory molecule released during a reward-giving action (for example, sex or food intake) is dopamine. Lauren Theresa McCarthy Debiak describes...
Introduction The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) basic qualifications include eight competencies. These basic competencies comprise a scientific basis for practice, systemic leadership, the use of analytics and information technology, health advocacy, prevention, and practice improvement (AACN, 2006). The current course is directly related to DNP essentials as it teaches...
Introduction In today’s society, diabetes mellitus remains a severe public health problem, destructively affecting the patient’s metabolic activity as well as reducing the quality of life. However, it is not so much the phenomenology of diabetes as a developmental pathology of the body that is the focus of this essay,...
Introduction The human body is designed to enjoy life and the actions performed. Our evolutionary biology ensures that everything necessary for survival makes people feel good. The balance of neurochemicals that have evolved over millennia has been disrupted by modern life, which has made people more prone to depression, anxiety,...
Introduction The article by Chanas et al. examines the impact of a locally implemented best-practice advisory (BPA) on the speed of an antibiotic response in patients with the risk of septic shock. In general, this program evaluates four vital signs of patients in surgical intensive care units (ICU) – temperature,...
The main goal of any healthcare system is to ensure the population’s health and ability to work through the availability and quality of medical care. Healthcare systems in the world differ significantly among themselves and contain many constituent elements. The quality of the health care system is a leading component...
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine led to the report “The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity” by collaborating to advise states on science and technology. The three fields work together to give objective, independent exploration and recommendations to the country and perform...
The topic of human sexuality is gaining more and more recognition and awareness in modern society. As individuals grow older, they form their own views on this topic. Of particular importance in the formation of these beliefs are upbringing and the society with which they interacted. As part of the...
In his dissertation, Adesanya, (2019) focused on Associations between healthcare utilization factors and diabetic retinopathy among adult African Americans. The second paragraph of the paper states: “Uncontrolled DM, irrespective of its type, can lead to macrovascular (large vessel) disease affecting the heart and arteries, and microvascular (small vessel) disease affecting...
Introduction Notification Date and Time On the morning of March 11, the Texas Department of Health (TDH) in Austin received a telephone call from a student at a university in south-central Texas. The student reported that he and his roommate, a fraternity brother, were suffering from nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea....
There is growing evidence indicating the importance of evidence-based practice within the healthcare system. In this case health providers are required to make treatment decisions based on recent research findings while supplementing it with their clinical experience. Spiritual care seeks to ensure that a patient’s spiritual needs are adequately addressed...
According to the speaker, even the most honest, truthful, and ethical person will find himself or herself in a full-blown ethical crisis at some time in their career; no one escapes it. This claim is not supported by any solid research yet it affirms this is bound to happen. One...
Advanced practice registered nurses is usually outlined by the Nurse Act of practice and overseen by Nursing Board. However, other rules and guidelines might affect practice, and other boards might be engaged. For example, midwifery nurses may be subject to public health or a Board of Midwifery in various jurisdictions....
The levels of evidence (LOE) are a classification system for the quality of scientific evidence. It assesses the strength of the evidence supporting a hypothesis or theory. There are seven levels of evidence: observational studies, randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, correlational studies, experts’ opinions, clinical data, and case reports. Observational...
The evidence-based method that nursing staff is starting to embrace in several settings includes integrating research results into their choices and their engagements with patients. Within a clinical environment, it signifies that nurses are using research to guide their professional practices, improve the quality of care they provide, and better...
Introduction The human body changes naturally as a person grows old. People must understand the lifestyle choices that are related to the changes and the best preventive measures to overcome the natural changes. Middle adulthood is defined as being between the ages of forty to sixty-five, during which physical changes...
Employers are held accountable by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure that their facilities are safe from the most significant dangers and follow the Act’s rules and regulations. Companies must establish or revise operating processes and convey them so that personnel meets safety and health regulations. Powder Cote...
The aging of the planetary population of human beings is a well-known fact for the public health institutions of most countries. Health professionals expect individuals with age-related diseases such as dementia to increase in the next few decades. Delgado et al. (2020) state that “dementia defines a group of conditions...
For many years nurses and doctors have been working with patients and need to improve the quality of care. Due to the high level of patient care, there was a need to improve the quality of respect for the patient and the staff to increase their satisfaction and ease of...
Introduction This study aims to develop a support strategy for novice nurses working with young self-harming inmates. Working with self-harming young men affects the psychological stability of mental health nurses. No less importantly, self-harm is usually related to dual harm and increased potential of suicides in places of incarceration. The...
The medical community has long recognized the importance of implementing safe and effective policies and procedures to provide patients with the best care. In recent years, the medical community has turned to the aviation industry for inspiration, adopting many policies and procedures to improve patient safety and outcomes. This collaboration...
Overview of Guatemala Guatemala has a population of 16.3 million which makes it the most populated in Central Africa. The country still holds to many traditional beliefs regarding health and wellness. The women also had more responsibilities in taking care of the children. The people had traditional healers and curers...
Introduction Banner Health is a non-profit organization that was started on September 1, 1999, by merging Lutheran and Samaritans Health Systems. They offer nursing care, hospital care, laboratory, surgical and rehabilitation services. Besides, the organization provides health-related educational and community-based social services programs. It owns and leases nursing homes, clinics,...
Introduction Research conducted within an organization provides valuable information about the establishment’s operations. The case of Akron Children’s Hospital (ACH) demonstrates how a study’s findings can help in developing the positioning of the institution (Schindler, 2022). At the time of the research, ACH was experiencing trouble in differentiating itself as...
It is evident that certain physical, hormonal, and other biological differences exist between males and females, most of which are present during the lifespan. Beginning with the first developmental stages, girls and boys may face various functional, cognitive, skeletal, hormonal, and metabolic changes. It also generally means that they do...
Access to medical services is central to the quality of life. Nevertheless, barriers to getting the necessary care and interventions are persistent on a global scale, posing a challenge to humanity’s well-being. The inability to afford health coverage is among such hindrances that result in delayed treatment and poor health...
