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Introduction The Lakeland Clinic is currently facing a drastic decrease in patient volume. One of the identified reasons behind this is the lack of diversity, inclusion and cultural understanding. To resolve the issue, the clinic is organizing a committee to address diversity and make recommendations for inclusion. As a candidate...
Introduction Quantitative and qualitative data collection and study methods are distinct methods used in data analysis. While they differ in the type of data collected and approach, researchers must be aware of such techniques to develop their data collection and study methods (Hughes & Tarrant, 2019). Due to the varying...
Introduction Surveillance, research, evaluation, the establishment of relationships, and the development of public health policies are among the main tasks of epidemiology. Surveillance involves the collection and analysis of data on the health status of the population; the goal is effective measures for the control and prevention of diseases (Birkhead,...
Modern society is founded on the benefits of extensive use of technology in many different areas. The implementation of modern technologies in the healthcare system resulted in the emergence of various digital healthcare information systems. Overall, digital health refers to the use of information and communication technologies to manage health...
Patient data is one of the most important aspects of healthcare. Nowadays, the number of different methods of diagnosis and treatment in healthcare has increased significantly. The amounts of information about the patients’ health, prescribed medications, laboratory test results, and other necessary indicators, which must be memorized and processed by...
Depression in young adults has become a significant health problem across the US. It causes persistent feelings of loss of interest in activities and sadness and, in most cases, affect how young adults behave or think about themselves. If not detected on time, depression in young adults can lead to...
The summarized article is called “Clinically and culturally competent care for transgender and non-binary people: A challenge to providers of perinatal care” and is written by Lee Roosevelt, Sarah Pietzmeier, and Reed Robinson. The authors start their research by introducing the research context and explaining its relevance. They state that...
Introduction Obesity is a significant public health problem recognized as one of the leading causes of mortality in the United States. Obesity and overweight are two common disorders that result in additional medical conditions associated with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cancer, metabolic disorder, and coronary heart disease (Chooi et...
There are many different diagnoses that are difficult in terms of formulating and assessment. These include disorders of mental health, which are characterized by abnormal human behavior resulting in discomfort. Such behavior is considered a disease when it poses a threat to the patient’s life or surrounding people or when...
Introduction VITAS Healthcare is a hospice care agency that began in 1798 in Florida, US. The name VITAS was adopted from the Latin word vitas, which stands for life-giving. The organization preserves patients’ dignity and provides end-of-life care to terminally ill patients (VITAS Healthcare, n.d. a). It offers spiritual, mental,...
The Need for Leadership in Nursing Practice Due to the challenges and complexity of healthcare systems, effective leadership is an indispensable component that directly influences the quality of patient care and the attainment of positive outcomes. Leadership encompasses the elaborate process of setting goals and strategies, enhancing the commitment and...
The organs that aggravate or alleviate hypoglycemia entail the pancreas, liver, and muscles. Each organ contains specific enzymes and hormones that participate in the metabolic process, regulating blood sugar and maintaining equilibrium (Melmed et al., 2020). Glucagon raises blood sugar levels and keeps them from falling too low, whereas insulin...
Any medical institution must undergo specialized checks to obtain accreditation and continue working. This process is of particular value, as it directly affects the quality of healthcare and the level of well-being of the population. In the case under study, an example of Sunny Valley Medical Center was provided, which...
Practice Problem Human trafficking is a worldwide phenomenon to which no country is immune. Victims of modern-day slavery are exploited in every region of the world, forced to work or provide paid sexual services in real-life production environments and on the Internet. The enormous scale of the issue requires world...
Lead exposure is a type of poisoning that may be prevented and recognized. The sources of lead exposure vary, depending on the environment, the age of individuals, and other external factors like cosmetics or medicine (Obeng-Gyasi, 2019). However, the most common cause of lead exposure is lead-based paint. Until the...
Problem Description Acute care refers to the short-term but active medical care the patient receives during an urgent health condition. It is opposite to the long-term or chronic that supposes that patients receive regular medical supervision to support their health. Therefore, acute care allows for saving the lives of those...
Introduction A research design represents a set of techniques that can be utilized to shape the research process. The practical constraints of the given location, resources, and availability of staff ultimately define it. By choosing an appropriate research design, investigators can acquire better financial and timeline outcomes for their efforts...
Nurses’ knowledge, skills, and competencies determine the quality of their work and affect the well-being of patients. Nurses that acquired competencies identified in the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) project can manage and change practices to improve service standards (Sherwood, 2021). While all six established qualities are critical...
Asking the right questions is key to gaining the right answers. Nursing is a highly responsible profession, which requires accuracy in solutions, which is why the PICOT format is needed there. The PICOT approach is a suggestion that is acquired from the clinical investigation questions, where P stands for a...
Healthcare managers occasionally encounter situations that require them to make critical decisions in healthcare facilities. Decision-making is considered a complicated affair that may involve clinical and non-clinical situations. Multiple factors such as financial resources, treatment options, ethics, quality, and legal aspects are some requirements that a health manager must consider...
Introduction Colorectal cancer is among the most common cancers across the world. It starts either in the rectum or colon, and its naming depends on where it starts. Rectal and colon cancers are usually grouped because they have numerous common features. Due to this, they have the same screening tests...
One of the primary motivations for implementing healthcare programs is to benefit the entire public. Some programs educate and provide protection strategies, while others provide alternatives in the event that the prioritized techniques fail. In the process of finding areas of non-compliance that may pose a risk to the general...
In the history of medicine, there were numerous treatments for mental illnesses that were based on various concepts of how a human body works. One such concept is the rest therapy proposed by Silas Mitchell in the nineteenth century that was used in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)...
Prevention in healthcare and social science entails many activities defined as interventions. Experts in the field seek to reduce threats or risks to health. In this instance, they determine that healthcare falls into three categories based on a patient’s stage in the illness. Prevention involves primary, secondary, and tertiary care....
Genetics and Neurotransmitters Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a condition that is characterized by pathognomic features, which are intrusive, persistent, unconscious impulses and thoughts which repeat themselves continuously. It occurs when there are variations in some genes that give instructions for proteins that transport serotonin (Strom et al., 2021). Differences in genes...
Introduction Closed-ended questions are a category of questions for which the respondent chooses prepared answer options. Open-ended questions expect respondents to answer the questions in more detail. Nurses can assess whether a patient is healthy using critical thinking skills. There are two types of data: subjective and objective (Faubion, 2022)....
The clinical problem selected is awareness during anesthesia in the operation room (OR). Cardinale et al. (2019) state that one of the unforeseeable problems when performing surgical operations is unintended awareness during general anesthesia (UAGA), which is the maintenance of consciousness and explicit recollection while undergoing treatment modalities that should...
Abstract Background: Ebola and Marburg viruses are deadly Filoviruses that are significantly infectious. The viruses have not been given the necessary attention, posing a significant challenge to the public. They cause massive deaths when an outbreak occurs, hence the need for general knowledge regarding the virus to enable the public...
Strengthening effective preventive services for refugee populations: toward communities of solution The health care system has an unequal distribution of the effectiveness of service delivery mechanisms. One problematic sector is refugee health, which includes various barriers for immigrants to service delivery. It is connected with the bureaucracy and does not...
Epidemiological studies greatly contribute to the development of risk-associated prevention measures. They help to address the prevalence of a disease, trace its history, and identify its determinants and causes (Jenicek, 2019). The field’s researchers explore the patterns of an illness and allow public health sector representatives to create prevention plans...
Introduction Various psychotherapy models and theories are advised to treat various mental health problems and anxiety disorders. This research focuses on using cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), a person-centered psychotherapy technique, to aid a patient in alleviating anxiety and depressive symptoms. The study contends, in general, that CBT incorporates distinct concepts from...
Healthcare fraud and abuse cause healthcare inflation, leading to higher premiums, more costly services, and patient exposure to unnecessary risks. There are different forms of fraudulent health care, including false claims, kickbacks, misrepresentation of the services offered to patients, unbundling, duplicate claims, and unnecessary medical procedures and services. The Stark...
Introduction As people age, their bodies become frailer and they gradually lose stability. This process leads to a high number of fall-related injuries and deaths among adults 65 years and older, costing over $30 bill. annually for U.S. citizens alone (Stevens, 2013). The two articles by Stevens and Phelan propose...
Introduction The medicine wheel is a well-known symbol in Native American culture, and it may be found in many aspects of human life. The Indigenous people believe that life is a continual loop that must be acknowledged. The notion of the life cycle is seen in how indigenous people deal...
The development of nursing information structures is an essential factor in improving the delivery of health services. It includes the development of regulations that will make the mechanisms of the individual and the healthcare institution interaction safe and convenient. In addition, the goal is to provide patients with confidence in...
SWOT Analysis The organization in which I previously worked is Mental Health First Aid, which focuses on the psychological well-being of people. I worked with young adults, and it determined the choice of methods to address their problems and adequately respond to their concerns. This organization is operated and managed...
Since the start of the pandemic, scientists around the world have been busy developing a vaccine against COVID-19. After its creation, many people expressed concerns about its relevance and possible serious health consequences. At the same time, one could notice a division of opinion regarding the medical staff, especially nurses,...
Unhealthy lifestyles and habits may result in increased rates of overweight and obesity, requiring people to follow various diets. As noticed by Nilsson et al. (2013), one of the most popular dietary patterns is to reduce carbohydrates and increase protein and fat intake. Since the short- and long-term effects of...
Introduction It is important to note that identifying health inequities requires a thorough analysis of the key metrics, including social determinants of health. The assessment of health trends in the Nassau (NA) county of New York State allowed an in-depth overview of major points of interest in this regard. Despite...
Holistic comfort is a theory proposed by Katherine Kolcaba in 1994. It is based on meeting a patient’s need for comfort and ensuring their recovery. This theory has gained popularity to such an extent that it is a requirement for nurses in the current healthcare system of most countries. This...
Introduction The task of nurse leaders is to provide visionary leadership in order to foster a constructive work environment where disagreements are dealt with more effectively to maintain high standards of patient care (Angelo, 2019). The purpose of this essay is to discuss a situational conflict and how to deal...
Introduction The need to improve patient care outcomes has influenced the research and development in various aspects of technology to enable hospitals and health professionals to deliver equal services to sick people in the healthcare system. The increasing level of digitalization has made healthcare units maximize the use of engineering...
Introduction The American healthcare system has several initiatives intended to address the medical needs of more citizens. A good example is Medicaid, a state and federal program designed to cater for the healthcare expenses of low-income persons. Some of the key beneficiaries include young children, some persons with disabilities, and...
It is impossible to imagine a modern complex system without a digital framework behind its success. Healthcare is not an exclusion, as its IT projects are often seen as underperforming to their expected values (Kaplan & Harris-Salamone, 2009). Reasons behind this failure may depend on situational factors, yet the unsatisfactory...
Introduction Dementia is detrimental to socialization and personal growth and development among patients since it impairs brain functions. Although dementia is not a specific disease, it is a group of conditions associated with at least brain malfunctions. The condition is common among people of ages 85 and above. Non-pharmacological interventions...
In the past, most patients, especially those from rural areas, have encountered many challenges that prevent them from accessing hospital facilities. The need to ensure equity-care provision amongst patients with various constraints is crucial to the health professional. Integration of telehealth technology in healthcare service allows ensuring all patients, despite...
Introduction The socio-ecological model is essential for healthcare organizations to evaluate organizational objectives and adapt them. This model influences interpersonal, political, and social factors; some inequalities affect ethnic minorities, women, children, and challenged people (Brown, 2015). It is essential to examine healthcare services in Charlotte, North Carolina, using the socio-ecological...
The role of nurses shall not be underestimated when it comes to designing and implementing healthcare programs aimed to improve the well-being of the general population. Nurses provide multiple care services to different patients with various conditions, personalities, and wishes. Moreover, since the interactions and frequent and close, the team...
Asis, E., & Carandang, R. (2020). The plight of migrant care workers in Japan: A qualitative study of their stressors on caregiving. Journal of Migration and Health, 1-2, 100001. Web. This research was published in the Journal of Migration and Health, an open-access publisher of articles and reviews concerned with...
Introduction The diagnosis of mental disorders is based on the principles of good clinical practice, including objectivity and reliability of the diagnostic examination, which ensures comparability and reproducibility of diagnostic decisions by psychiatrists with different levels of professional training and work in different countries. Using classifications and guidelines as diagnostic...
Introduction The health of medical providers is an essential factor that not only reduces the risk of shortage in terms of workers providing healthcare services but also ensures safety for patients. This is why measures should be taken to minimize possible risks in terms of infections and illnesses that can...
Introduction Clinical systems are becoming essential tools for improving the procedures implemented to improve patients’ health outcomes. Informaticists, information technology (IT) specialists, and physicians collaborate to identify emerging technological models and equipment that can transform care delivery. The purpose of this paper is to offer a succinct annotation of four...
Introduction Hemoglobin is a protein molecule in red blood cells that supplies oxygen to body tissues and organs. For children aged between 6 and 12 months, haemoglobin level should range from 11.3 g/dL to 14.1 g/dL, a drop in this amount leads to anemia, which is associated with iron deficiency...
Learning means acquiring new information that broadens people’s horizons and helps them to see details or peculiarities that were previously unnoticed. Turning back to my first paper, I should say that my initial beliefs remain unchanged, although I got extensive knowledge related to the subject. The organizational theory remains a...
What additional information (e.g., clinical findings, laboratory test results) will confirm the diagnosis? Other clinical findings necessary to confirm the diagnosis include the presence of otorrhea, erythema, itchiness, and conductive hearing loss. The ear canal’s skin is often erythematous as a result of edema, and on rare occasions, the pinna...
Introduction Menopause is the time during which the female menstrual cycle stops due to lower progesterone and estrogen hormones. Even though there are no legal obligations requiring employers to comply with menopause regulations, females should not be discriminated against, and ladies should be treated workers equally based on the organizational...
Introduction Quality improvement (QI) initiative in healthcare is an effective method of gradually increasing the quality of the provided services. A wide variety of instruments, such as research, organizational changes, and innovative therapies, help achieve this objective (Gilbert et al., 2020). Moreover, the process generally involves various stakeholders, including clinicians,...
The Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI) is a medical research organization dedicated to studying and reviewing healthcare delivery in institutions. This organization uses evidence-based research to understand how doctors can practice more effectively. The organization’s evidence-based practice research focuses on paying attention to all patient groups. The organization’s...
Introduction The local community has a large number of elderly home owners. As a nursing professional and a part of a volunteer community assistance program, I am tasked with recognizing and remedying the problems faced by this demographic. The primary issue identified through discussion is a high number of falls...
Introduction George Smith is a 26-year-old man who has been suffering from PTSD symptoms for 4 years. The disorder began to develop due to a traumatic experience when George witnessed a domestic murder. The young man at that time lived in a rented apartment with two of his friends. Two...
Many people are diagnosed with various illnesses, and often those conditions are chronic. A significant number of people across the US face long-standing diseases, which are associated with different factors, including education, lifestyle, mental health, and family history (Hayes & Gillian, 2020). Chronic illnesses can have damaging effects on a...
Introduction The widespread dangerous COVID-19 pandemic affected all aspects of our society. Along with the overall change in the lifestyle of the citizens, connected with social distancing, constant wearing of masks, and rise of the cases of infection, healthcare facilities were highly influenced, as well. A growing number of hospitalized...
Introduction Medical facilities have an increased demand to comply with the coding, documentation, billing, and reimbursement practices to perform effectively. Healthcare organizations must adhere to governmental agencies’ regulations and guidelines to ensure that they are adequately reimbursed for the health services offered to their clients (Callaghan et al., 2022). Some...
Introduction Childbirth is always a heroic act; despite all the naturalness, it is a complex physiological process that requires great efforts from a mother and child, professionalism, and attention from a medical specialist. However, one should understand that all kinds of rapid childbirth are characterized by pathological delivery, in which...
The emphasis on the legal aspect of introducing complementary therapies for patients with different health issues seems beneficial from the perspective of the need to regulate this process. Therefore, I completely agree with the post as it highlights the necessity to develop guidance of this nature in order to avoid...
The modern healthcare sector offers numerous ways of birth control women can use. Their choice depends on the physiological peculiarities of a female and her personal preferences. Alondra is a 33-year-old woman with three children who does not want any more kids. For this reason, one of the first possible...
Introduction As part of this study, there was a study article by Potugari et al. (2020) entitled “Multimodal intervention approach reduces catheter-associated urinary tract infections in a rural tertiary care center.” This scientific research aims to examine urinary tract infections in rural tertiary care centers. The study’s design was based...
Introduction The chosen article Patients’ perspective on self-management: Type 2 diabetes in daily Life was written by Van Smoorenburg and colleagues, illuminating the issue of diabetes, focusing on keywords of diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes, and self-management. Managing diabetes mellitus is becoming more difficult for patients of all ages. Diabetes...
Neuromuscular Disorders It is crucial to emphasize that neuromuscular diseases are a group of diseases of the muscles of the body and nerves located in the limbs, during which the primary pathological process is noted directly in the muscle or nerve. In this case, the central nervous system is not...
Introduction The Afghan community in California experiences a variety of challenges with access to healthcare services. Factors such as English proficiency, level of education, financial stability, and health insurance status are significant determinants of healthcare access. It is estimated that 24.4% of Afghan households live in poverty, and 50.8% live...
Introduction First of all, my resume provides complete information about my education and work experience in the field. It contains a detailed description of my work as a Registered Nurse, including a description of my competencies and responsibilities in a clinical setting. Separately, all the skills that I have and...
PICOT Question For adults greater than 65 years of age in the retirement community (P) does an exercise program (I) compared to no exercise program (C) decrease fall rates (O) within one year (Table 1)? Prioritized List of Databases for the PICOT Question The first database that was considered appropriate...
Introduction The authors used the method of observational study for their research, as they aimed to compare and contrast the specifics of diabetes treatment among different populations. Thus, the study provides qualitative evidence of the treatment process differences and similarities for three racial/ethnic groups: African Americans, Hispanics, and non-Hispanic Whites....
Introduction Integrative medicine, for this essay, strives to combine evidence-based conventional medicine and complementary medicines to achieve high-quality patient care. Yoga, on the other hand, started as a spiritual practice but has expanded to incorporate issues of mental and physical well-being. Therefore, Yoga should be considered an integrative modality since...
Concerns and inquiries about the most effective ways to prevent and control viruses are raised by the increasing trend of disease transmission. Mainly the questions became relevant during the COVID-19 pandemic and the socio-economical and health consequences of the issue. Some countries had better rates during the pandemic due to...
McCauley’s nursing tradition has been referred to as Careful Nursing, a method of nursing created in Ireland in the early 19th century and adopted by Irish nurses in the Crimean War. Even though records of careful nursing have been preserved, little emphasis has been given to it in the literature...
Problem Statement Despite the high academic discussion around the problem of the shortage of nurses, it is evident that governmental interventions do not definitively address the issue. This issue is directly related to the national quality indicator as the adequacy of care is not met due to the simple lack...
Introduction Professionalism to me as a nursing student means providing quality care to patients while adhering to the ethical and legal standards of the nursing profession. It also means being able to work well with other members of the healthcare team to provide the best possible care for patients. Further,...
Introduction Over the past decades, the welfare of the aging population has become a growing concern of healthcare providers all over the world. This development is due to ” a tendency of constant growth in the elderly population” (Scartoni, Sant’Ana, Murillo-Rodriguez, et al., 2020, p. 1). Therefore, the need to...
Summary Research is necessary for nursing staff because it improves their occupation, keeps them updated, and advances healthcare quality. Caregivers who have basic literacy skills can make better use of knowledge to come to their own decisions. However, several problems facing nursing practice can hinder service delivery. This paper will...
Based on the recent researches, maintaining CBI has a nurse-knowledge-related problem. Many units are now dealing with an inflow of newly graduated nurses as well as temporary nurses who might not be familiar with the residents of the unit due to the loss of experienced bedside nurses. Inexperienced nurses could...
End-of-life care is fraught with various dilemmas and requires practitioners to observe the standards of ethics strictly. The American Nurse Association (ANA) offers clear ethical guidelines to be followed across the healthcare continuum, including hospice settings. Observing its first provision in caring for a hospice patient involves refraining from any...
Introduction Diabetes is a widespread health issue with several serious adverse effects on the individual. This disease is characterized by a metabolic disorder and has a manifestation in the form of an increase in blood sugar levels. In this aspect, increasing glucose levels is critical because it damages human organs....
Society is often confronted with illnesses that have explanations or can be outwardly interpreted and noticed. However, the situation is changing for mental disorders because it is a more complex group of illnesses. Support for mental health continues to be an urgent task for public health: Diagnostic and treatment guidelines...
The problem of global warming has become one of the most severe challenges for humanity in the twenty-first century. Human-caused climate change significantly impacts the ecological situation and many areas of human life, such as health care. In its 2022 policy brief presented at the Stockholm+50 conference, the WHO stated...
Healthcare is an essential part of every person’s life regardless of their social status or health condition. However, it is not available financially for many people because of ever-increasing medical service prices. This issue is the most pertinent because it directly affects people’s ability to maintain their health. The global...
Introduction Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the cornerstone of nursing as it facilitates the delivery of care that has been proven to be efficient. As you have mentioned, EBP aims to correct misconceptions and develop new techniques. One example of an evidence-based practice that achieves this is elevating the head of...
The key aspects I would like to remember from this reading are the comprehensive performance evaluation framework and the ongoing optimization cycle. They make it possible to establish constant monitoring of essential indicators of operational processes in which employees are involved and simultaneously implement the search for ways to improve...
Concept Analysis Every therapeutic relationship requires the practitioner to possess some compassion and empathy degree since they form the essential ingredients to assist other people. The significance of compassion and empathy becomes aggravated when others are in need. However, the two components need help to work. Therefore, for every practitioner...
The health assessment may help healthcare professionals alleviate practice for one another. A health assessment is a small survey that asks questions about one’s well-being (Jarvis, 2018). This allows hospitals to find programs and services that will help a person feel better (Jarvis, 2018). In addition, this procedure is helpful...
Details of the incident A 64 years old man was admitted to an emergency ward of North District Hospital in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on April 23, 2018. The reason for the hospitalization was abdominalgia, vomiting and weakness in the lower limbs of the patient. After medical examination, he was...
Introduction Cultural competency is crucial for healthcare organizations since it promotes diversity and a cordial working environment. The student’s proposal concisely provides background information on the Rockland Psychiatric Center’s (RPC) cultural diversity. The use of percentage representation of the different ethnic groups in the organization allows one to understand the...
The nurse leader selected for the interview is E. G., a nurse supervisor at Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care. This nurse leader’s position is two levels above my own one since I work as RN skilled nurse at the same organization. The interview with the nurse leader is scheduled for November...
It is important to collect epidemiological data especially in studying disease patterns. It is a major public health tool that can be applied in targeting and evidencing control measures as a way of protecting the public’s health and safety. Epidemiological data easily identifies a population that is at risk of...
Joanna, a 15-year-old Caucasian female, presents to the office for normal her annual health checkup and is accompanied by her mother. She weighs 90 pounds at the height of 5 foot 3 inches. Her BMI is 15.9, which is underweight for a female her age and height. She is currently...
Introduction Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, or FASDs, have severe implications for the well-being and health of individuals in all stages of their lives. Symptoms often include low body weight, hyperactivity, poor memory, and coordination, learning disabilities, attention difficulties, speech delays, inadequate reasoning and judgment abilities, issues with sleep, and problems...
Introduction Immigrant communities face a variety of challenges with regard to accessing healthcare services. Language barriers often make it difficult for individuals to communicate their concerns in a clinical context. Medical appointments often become difficult in scenarios where important concepts are lost in translation. This study aims to ascertain how...
Introduction The nursing setting is a significant aspect of quality care. Moreover, research suggests that the parts of the environment influence healthcare design, particularly in terms of minimizing the occurrence of hospital-acquired illnesses. Several impacts are ensuing from hospital settings, which include patient safety, other clinical outcomes, and staff consequences....
Despite the opioid crisis that began in the late 1990s, there are still several cases of opiate addiction. The doctors who prescribed the drugs abused their authority to distribute painkillers without taking into account the potential side effects and were fascinated by their immediate results. Consequently, those who use them...
Introduction Under normal circumstances, it is very unlikely that health professionals will advise patients not to have dialysis, even when unsure about the outcomes. They prefer allowing patients to make personalized decisions, holding on to the smallest possibility of success in prolonging life. However, I believe there should be an...
Introduction It is easy to imagine that a usual healthy groceries cart would contain a pound of potatoes, some meat, an adequate amount of dairy, and plenty of greens on the side. Whatever your dietary preferences may be, I have a hard time imagining a person who would include a...
To successfully develop and introduce a community-based mental wellness program, some relevant steps should be followed to build a sustainable plan of action. Step 1: Data Collection To begin with, a data collection mechanism should be organized. Through surveys or other tools, information from the member community will be obtained....
Introduction The elderly are the most fragile patients because a young kid falling could get away with bruising and scrapes, while the repercussions for an older person can be disastrous. Seniors have difficulty keeping their balance because of their age; they have impaired vision and weakened muscles to regulate their...
Introduction Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, and as such, they are uniquely positioned to provide high-quality, individualized care. However, nurses are often constrained by institutional policies and procedures that limit their autonomy in practice. This can lead to frustration and dissatisfaction with the nursing profession. Allowing...
Statistics have been employed in healthcare since the late 1800s. To reduce the death rate of British troops in Crimea, Florence Nightingale utilized a statistical technique. In 1854, Nightingale traveled to a British military camp in the suburbs of Constantinople with 38 nurses (McEnroe, 2020). She realized that the health...
Technological development has transformed society by making information the basis for various areas of human activity, increasing the importance of its creation and dissemination. The availability of different information due to digitalization significantly impacts individuals – not only their activities but also their personal life, socialization, health, and other aspects....
Introduction It is important to note that the Catholic Social Teaching (CST) principles determine the morality or immorality of any action, including vaccines. The reading titled ‘Catholic Moral Teaching and Tradition on COVID-19 Vaccines’ provides insight and analysis on why COVID-19 vaccines are not immoral to take. The key CST...
Introduction In the context of the changing American healthcare system that is passing its way toward universal care, the relevance of incorporating evidence-based, high-quality, and affordable mental and behavioral healthcare is high. The healthcare delivery system in the USA is unique and different from the universal care of most developed...
This memo’s material is consistent and logical, the key issues have been summarized, and convincing theoretical justifications have been given. The validity of using research design is also well-developed and supported by research references. However, the theoretical justification lacked an assessment of the current situation, how Google is doing with...
A patient who chooses to end their own life with the help of a doctor and the delivery of a lethal substance is said to have committed physician-assisted suicide (PAS). Essentially, some individuals are driven to explore PAS due to the poor quality of life associated with a terminal condition....
The human skeleton contains three types of muscle fibers fast glycolytic (FG), fast oxidative (FO), and slow oxidative (SO). They are categorized based on their speed of contraction and adenosine triphosphate (ATP) regeneration rate (Beline et al., 2021). The paper will describe the three types of body fibers, the relationship...
Introduction: Kouzes and Posner Model for Investigation of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Rate Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a term used to describe a bacterial infection of the urinary tract; In a hospital, UTIs most often occur when using urinary catheters (catheter-associated UTIs or CAUTI); CAUTIs remain the most common...
Introduction The case under study has exposed the importance and the need for different healthcare experts’ cooperation for better patient outcomes. Interprofessional collaboration is the joint participation of numerous specialists in the medical field working with patients and communicating each other’s distinctive viewpoints in providing the highest quality care (Vatn...
Introduction The chosen topic is Medicine Safety, which is considered under the prism of the introduction of modern technologies that allow medical staff to quickly prescribe the necessary treatment and monitor the well-being of patients. The primary solution that has been investigated is the introduction of a public system for...
Introduction The increasing frequency of global crises has led to the displacement of people from their homes. It is estimated that approximately 70.8 million people have been forcibly displaced around the world for a variety of reasons including war and persecution (Patel et al., 2021). The exiled individuals often seek...
Labour shortages remain one of the main problems many organizations face that directly influences their performance and output. With a shortage of specialists in a particular field, HR workers can independently carry out recruitment, attracting candidates with various advantages, such as a high salary rate, bonus payments, a favorable social...
Things to Do Before Diagnosing a Somatoform Illness Somatoform disorders represent a class of psychiatric diseases whereby an individual has no identifiable biological foundation but manifest with physical issues. The illness consists of identical somatoform conditions, conversion disease, illness anxiety disorder, functional impairment, and body dysmorphic illness, among other symptoms...
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive disease or manic depression, is a mental condition characterized by extreme fluctuations in activity, focus, energy, mood, and the ability to carry out routine tasks. Bipolar disorder can present itself in three distinct ways. There are noticeable shifts in temperament, vigor, and activity levels...
Country to Compare Switzerland is one of the countries with an accessible and quality healthcare system. The country has adopted various legislation and policies to ensure effective medical care services. Unlike many countries, the Swiss healthcare system is highly decentralized and majorly funded by the residents. Accessibility: Children, Unemployed, and...
Introduction The application of ice and cold-water immersion for therapeutic purposes in cases of some tissue injuries and edema can be dated back to ancient times. Indeed, cryotherapy was initially proposed by Hippocrates for relieving body swelling and muscle pain (Kwiecien & McHugh, 2021). It exists in various forms, from...
Talking about infectious diseases, modern people should remember the threat of COVID-19 and the necessity of taking certain precautionary steps. Although the pandemic crisis is not as critical as it was a year ago, neglecting simple preventive steps and protecting personal health will be wrong. COVID-19 is an example of...
Introduction This topic relates to Chapter 1: ‘Wellness and Fitness for Life.’ It is a health care system consisting of a multi-faceted approach that focuses on the complete person and their individualized needs and provides services that consider all bodily, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. This model allows the nurse to...
When Andres Gallegos appeared on the screen, I assumed he was just an advocate for people with disabilities. He was confident articulating the general information about the National Council on Disabilities (NCD) mission, history, and disability advocacy work. Then he started telling his story and revealed that he had been...
Chronic Bronchitis S: A 68-year-old man stated that he could not catch his breath or breathe deeply enough to cough up secretions. He complained of mild nausea, abdominal pain, or vomiting. O: Vital signs: HR 125, RR 30, Temp 37° C (98.6° F), BP 190/115 Overview: The man was diagnosed...
Introduction Understanding the factors contributing to the hypoxia condition and its symptoms is critical for developing knowledge about flight physiology and acquiring the necessary information about avoiding dangerous events during flights. Furthermore, aviation physiology is closely connected with understanding the laws of atmospheric pressure and its measures. This paper will...
Introduction The article “Preserving oneself in the face of uncertainty: A grounded theory study of women with ovarian cancer” explores how the process of treating ovarian cancer affects the well-being and physical and emotional state of women. The research aimed to analyze the “theme of preserving oneself in the face...
A 68-year-old male patient was admitted with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), given antibiotics including ceftriaxone and azithromycin, and began to improve clinically, requiring less oxygenation, over the course of treatment. COPD, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol all appear in the patient’s medical history (Karsanji et al., 2022). In the case study,...
In recent years, excess weight in prepubescent girls has gained significant health attention, particularly in light of metabolic changes that enhance the likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease in the future. The increased incidence of prepubescent girls with excess weight accentuates the need for comprehensive medical care to reduce the immediate...
Introduction Quality improvement implies a formal and methodological approach to the examination of practice performance and endeavors to enhance performance. Aggarwal et al. (2019) defined quality improvement as a procedural framework for solving operational challenges within an organization. In health care, quality management emphasizes preventive maintenance over total service maintenance....
The bioethics approach has changed in recent years due to technology development and the recognition of the need to be more inclusive. In the article “How to build an inclusive do not base,” the author Kelliher (2021) argues that organizations now aim to create inclusive do not bases, which was...
The issue of abortion has led to diverse arguments on whether to ban or accept the practice. A critical analysis of an argument has to take into account the supporting evidence provided (Barnet, Bedau, & O’Hara, 2020a). The accuracy and completeness of the argument are also important because it enhances...
Introduction The COVID-19 epidemic has fundamentally disrupted key global economic, sociological, and healthcare infrastructures, which may only exacerbate clinical nurses’ decision fatigue. The article under discussion, Decision Fatigue among Clinical Nurses During the COVID-19 Pandemic, is the first instance in which the decision fatigue scale has been psychometrically validated among...
Introduction In this paper, I am reviewing the journal article by Hanna et al., titled “Health and social care professionals’ experiences providing end-of-life Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” (Hanna et al., 2021, p.1249-1257). The qualitative study is written collaboratively by healthcare professionals from the University of Oxford’s Department of Psychiatry...
Nutrition is vital for normal body functioning, prompting healing in recovery, preventing malnutrition and related disorders. Nurses have a role in educating and advocating for proper diet to their clients within the community and hospital settings (Cooper & Gosnell, 2018). Patients in the intensive care unit and neonates may present...
Electronic Health Record Systems Epic is a privately held company that provides electronic health record products to more than 190 million people worldwide. Established in 1979, the company saw its client base grow tremendously with the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2009. According to Forbes magazine, Epic System’s...
Any termination of pregnancy is called an abortion which has become an increasingly controversial topic as it raises fundamental religious, moral, and other issues. To properly understand the ethical aspects of abortion, it is necessary to realize that pregnancy is both a regular physiological process occurring in a woman and...
Introduction Today, human health is influenced by many different events. It often boils down to the fact that one disease begins to develop very quickly and unfolds worldwide. A clear example is Covid19, which forced the entire planet to stay at home and forced people to take care of their...
Introduction Mental health providers require innovative ways of improving care delivery, but they are experiencing significant challenges in adopting innovations. Mental health has emerged as an essential aspect of care due to the significant increase in cases. More patients are being diagnosed with cognitive challenges, especially with the just concluded...
Heart conditions or cardiovascular diseases are highly prevalent among elderly individuals and are considered a leading cause of mortality among individuals over 65 years. However, most causes of coronary conditions are associated with high-risk lifestyle behaviors that individuals can choose to avoid. Heart diseases can result in severe illness and...
Mr. Johnson, a 45-year-old male and a successful attorney, is married and has no children. One day as he was walking up to the door of his apartment building, he became the victim of a drive-by shooting. He was injured, and his MRI shows left brain damage, which includes damage...
Introduction Staphylococcus Aureus is a bacterium that lives in the skins or noses. At least 30% of the world’s population, both human and animals carries it (CDC, 2020). In most cases, the bacterium does not cause harm to healthy people. However, S. aureus can produce toxins that cause food poisoning....
Introduction Sleep deprivation is a widespread issue in contemporary realia and has been linked to physical and mental malfunction as well as subpar performance. It is frequently brought on by stimulants like caffeine and alcohol, as well as electronics and work-related strain. Being fatigued impairs emotional and cognitive abilities, and...
Fidler‐Benaoudia, M. M., Torre, L. A., Bray, F., Ferlay, J., & Jemal, A. (2020). Lung cancer incidence in young women vs. young men: A systematic analysis in 40 countries. International Journal of Cancer, 147(3), 811-819. Men have had more considerable lung cancer incidence rates than women because men began smoking...
Introduction This article concerns the issue of the role that diet and lifestyle factors plan in the development, progression, and management of prostate cancer. In particular, in the article, the habits that patients adopt in regard to diet after diagnosis and the risk of subsequent recurrence of the disease, progression,...
Introduction Diabetes is a chronic disease caused by the fact that the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or the body cannot effectively use the produced insulin. More than 400 million people are living with diabetes worldwide, and the prevalence is expected to continue to rise (Cole & Florez, 2020)....
Role of Helpers The human services field includes several occupations that assist individuals who face various challenges. These experts are passionate about comprehending the human state and perform at their best when assisting others in finding solutions to problems. The social service field is dynamic and challenging, requiring a range...
In Mary Conway Dato-on and Eileen Weisenbach Keller, Health Center for the Homeless: Changing with the Times describes the functions, history, goals, and principles of the Health Care Center for the Homeless nonprofit organization. This organization began in 1994 and was founded by Rick Baxley. The man realized that homeless...
Developing relationships between a doctor and a patient is a critical topic for discussion in health care and nursing. Following the Code of Medical Ethics, one should remember such issues as trust, sound decision-making, and effective problem-solving. In the situation under analysis, I am a doctor who works with a...
Being culturally aware and knowledgeable is becoming an increasingly important competency necessary for healthcare professionals. Since the nation and the world are moving towards multiculturalism and globalization, the interactions between patients and healthcare specialists are intercultural as well. Therefore, cultural awareness is an essential skill comprising cultural sensitivity, ethnicity-related intricacies,...
The article “Nursing Shortage” explores one of the major problems facing the medical profession in the U.S. The author succinctly gives background information on the shortage of nurses in the country. According to the author, COVID-19 worsened the crisis since many nurses were forced to work under poor conditions. During...
