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Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a collection of neurological conditions in which a person’s speech, motor motions, and social interaction are disrupted. ASD is categorized as a cognitive disorder as its symptoms usually develop within the first two years of life. Autism is classified as a spectrum condition since...
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many challenges over the last three years, and significant research has been done regarding its health effects and factors contributing to positive or negative patient outcomes. Among others, obesity and high body mass index (BMI) have been identified as major aggravating factors in COVID-19 patients....
Introduction Depression is a mental health issue characterized by a bad mood, lack of motivation, and the feeling of being personally worthless. According to the data provided by the World Health Organization (2021), about 280 million people in the world suffer from depression. The present essay focuses on depression among...
Introduction Stomach cancer is a malignant neoplasm that develops in the organ’s gastric mucosa cells. The pathology is found in different organ parts, first affecting the epithelium and then growing into the stomach tissue and neighboring organs. The life expectancy of a patient with a tumor is 10-15 years and...
This literature review examines what heart disease is and the causes of heart disease. According to a study published in the American Journal of Nursing, the leading cause of heart disease is lifestyle choices (Coffey et al., 2021). Poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking are all major contributing factors...
Introduction A health coach serves as a partner and a guide in the wellness journey. Most health coaches work on corporate programs, with health organizations, or serve direct clients. While they help in many areas, the major ones include nutrition, time management, stress, activity, sleep, and smoking problems. Health coaches...
Many graduates feel a significant difference between how they perceived the work of a nurse before starting their studies and what they saw in practice in the hospital. Throughout my journey to the profession, I never had any illusions about this. I was aware of the duties of a nurse...
Nursing interventions are any actions registered nurses conduct to support their patients in recovering from any illness. Utilizing innovative technology, the introduction of telehealth has made it possible for nurses to care for their patients even when they are not physically present in the same room. Some of the devices...
There have been numerous attempts to analyze and categorize the issues that underpin the development of various health disorders. Histology and integumentary have recently proven to be instrumental in determining the initial causes of some of the most severe and widespread diseases nationwide. The advances in technologies that help examine...
Introduction Social epidemiology is a branch concerned with how society, institutions, and relationships between individuals, systems, and elements influence healthcare. It studies various determinants that affect the distribution and states of health in a populace, and societal influences constitute a significant part of that process (Krickeberg et al., 2019). Therefore,...
The DSM-5 classification is written and used in order to help psychiatric professionals within the industry more universally understand, diagnose and describe mental disorders. The classification contains many common and rare conditions, each of which are properly separated into types and categories. The book is extremely useful to any practicing...
One key challenge in the healthcare system today is the continuously increasing cost of services that makes it difficult to provide care to the population and especially the vulnerable communities. The healthcare system has to balance the quality of services and the healthcare costs, which increase exponentially. According to Case...
Even in ordinary times, stress issues are a common occurrence for pregnant women. Pregnancy is a particularly crucial time for the mental health of a woman. The coronavirus pandemic is a global health problem for modern history’s most extensive infectious illness. The ongoing pandemic has created numerous stressful conditions for...
Aldohaian, A. I., Alshammari, S. A., & Arafah, D. M. (2019). Using the health belief model to assess beliefs and behaviors regarding cervical cancer screening among Saudi women: A cross-sectional observational study. BMC Women’s Health, 19(1). Web. The study explores the phenomenon of cervical cancer prevalence using the Health Belief...
Introduction The Joint Commission determined that the underlying cause of 66 percent of the sentinel events that occurred between 1995 and 2005 was inadequate communication. If the commission and other organizations had prioritized effective communication more, most of these events could have been avoided. As a result, businesses ought to...
Introduction Existing treatment guidelines for Hepatitis C formulated by specialist medical premises are primarily associated with people living in developed nations and cover only a particular population. The data collected is limited due to inappropriate reporting, treatment, and care for the Hepatitis C virus, as well as the asymptomatic nature...
Background Every human being faces numerous risks during his/her usual activities. These might include traumas because of physical impacts, such as hematomas, fractures, pain, cuts, and burns. The last one can be determined as the damage caused to skin, bones, muscles, and other tissues because of fire (Pathak, 2020). However,...
Introduction Multivitamin supplementation is the process of taking daily approved minerals and vitamins to ensure that one is getting the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of body nutrients. These are essential nutrients that play a vital role in maintaining our health and well-being. There are many reasons why adults may need...
Environment, Equipment, Description, and Purpose The environment for this activity may be various: office, home, park, gym, hall, etc., but it has to be calming. Free space of a few square meters is required for convenience. No special equipment is required, only a person’s desire and readiness. Squats are one...
Introduction From wearables and telemedicine to People’s Health Movement (PHM) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) platforms, technology proceeds to transform the healthcare sector. However, communication and collaboration are needed to successfully implement health information technology. Often, the staff is not involved in the selection and review process when healthcare institutions...
Due to the increase in uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) usage, it is crucial to understand its impact on air traffic controllers’ overall mental health and performance. The goal of this study is to see how unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) flying in restricted airspace affects the mental health and performance of...
The present lecture provides information in regard to the process of data safety monitoring and the correct organization of a data safety monitoring board. As stated in the materials, safety boards oversee a number of factors during clinical trials. First, they ensure that the participants are under an acceptable modicum...
Introduction In spite of various cost optimization and effective resource planning/allocation initiatives, the U.S. healthcare system cannot be considered perfect. Coupled with the system’s intrinsic flaws, external finance-related concerns, such as the increasing prevalence of substance abuse, give rise to significant financial challenges to be addressed through appropriate large-scale policy...
Fact Gathering Tyler has had Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) since he was born while his mum was an alcoholic addict while pregnant. The most immediate assessment needs include offering support services to the client and applying family oneness to ensure a change in the behavioral activities of the client....
The quality of care provided at the Sunlight Hospital in California is currently suffering. As the administrator of Sunlight, it is fairly obvious what has to be done to strengthen the organization, and those improvements are pretty straightforward. The current project aims to enhance the level of care provided to...
Introduction The setting which will be analyzed in this proposal includes a nursing home within a metropolitan area. Currently, a group of twenty-five registered and unregistered members of staff are in need of improved education in regards to medication compliance. While the facility only includes eighty-bed spaces and limited staff,...
Introduction: Goal and Objectives of the Study Strategic plans for change always have a defined course of action that must be followed to achieve the goal quickly and successfully. In the case of oncology nursing practice, the problem of inadequate skills can become critical in the delivery of care and...
Vaccines could be described as safety measures to prevent illnesses by stimulating an immune system to produce a prepared defense against a particular sickness. Although vaccines have been highly associated with protecting from COVID-19 since the recent pandemic, their variety is more comprehensive than some may assume. This essay investigates...
Introduction Nicotine addiction is one of the most popular ones around the globe. This substance is highly addictive, and it is hard to quit. Nicotine can be a coping strategy for anxiety, stress, and depression, and it can help people make social connections. However, not everything is so explicit, and...
The proposed policy is mental health policy. Individuals with mental health illnesses will be protected in various situations, including the workplace, schools, and therapy, according to the mental health policy that the federal government will implement. Protecting people’s privacy and civil liberties will be the primary goal of this legislation....
New acts in the spheres of healthcare always entail both considerable challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders. As a result, every new act, especially those which imply major changes, gets subject to criticism. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted in 2010 became significant legislation which, to a large extent, reformed...
It is more appropriate to utilize quantitative analysis with a specific set of data gathering methods to collect data and evaluate the success of a project proposal on evidence-based practice. Quantitative data appears to be more essential in this respect, as the research will deal with a collection of parameters...
A survey was performed to determine the demographic characteristics of the infected population. This survey involved 969 participants with a mean age of 29.06 years (SD=9.33). The youngest participant was aged 1 year, while the oldest was 72 years old. Most (63.8%) of the participants were female, while the rest...
Stress management has become almost a buzzword in the modern world, where various triggers exist in abundance. The human organism evolved to have a specific biologic response to external stimuli to maintain relative homeostasis (Russell & Lightman, 2019). The neuroendocrine system plays a crucial role in creating this response, involving...
Introduction Fentanyl also spelled as Fentanil, is from the opioid family and is considered the strongest form of opioid, mainly used to treat pain. With the help of other medications, Fentanyl is used for anesthesia. Fentanyl is considered to be a hundred times strong compared to any other form of...
Introduction Malpractice and abuse in medical facilities are relatively common phenomena that frequently appear in hospitals and nursing homes. Sometimes it can be an accident or neglect, but in certain situations, medical staff, nurses specifically, can purposely overuse their power and professional position to harm patients. Most of the time,...
As human beings, we can assume that everyone may feel depressed from time to time, however, from a personal perspective, it is highly important to differentiate between bad mood, especially if it is a particular reason and depression. Every person may have a bad mood and feel devastated due to...
Although sickle cell is not a common disease, it affects many people of African descent. It affects the Red Blood Cells (RBC). There is not much information on the disease and how to cure it, which results in many sickle cell patients being left to live through the pain or...
Research Many factors need to be considered when analyzing and thinking about the consequences and causes of this kind of disease. The most important may be the hereditary connection, which transmits poor blood circulation and suffers from more than one generation. The problem of this disease has been bothering humankind...
Introduction High blood pressure is a fairly common health problem in the modern population. This makes it essential to spread awareness about what serious consequences this disease can have for all age groups of the population. One of the ways to educate patients is to develop and familiarize people with...
Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) is a collection of national databases in the field of healthcare. HCUP includes multiple sources of academic, empirical, and statistical information that could be used to improve the quality of federal policies and independent programs (AHRQ, 2022). The current flyer thoroughly examines the National...
At the moment, one of the most relevant and dangerous diseases for society is HIV. Despite the fact that information about the prevalence and negative consequences of this disease is widely known, HIV continues to lead. In order to increase the effectiveness of the fight against this disease, it is...
Abstract Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental disease that affects around 1% of all people worldwide. In the US the incidence is at 2.8%. BD affects a person’s mood, forcing them to go through periods of manic anxiety and extreme depression. It may result in suicide attempts, which is the...
Coding procedures are an indispensable part of the work of anesthesiologists-practitioners. Codes are used to mark the duration and type of procedure, which will then be forwarded to the insurance company. In this paper, I would like to review two scenarios for anesthesiology procedures and recommend their coding. Consider the...
Cor Pulmonale Cor pulmonale is a cardiac ailment in which the right side of the heart fails. Long-term elevated blood pressure in the lungs’ arteries and the heart’s right ventricle can result in cor pulmonale (Penn Medicine, n.d.). Right-sided heart failure and pulmonary heart disease are alternative terms. Etiology Pulmonary...
Constituting three interrelated theories, the nursing system theory, self-care deficit theory, and self-care theory, Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory emphasizes an individual’s ability to conduct self-care. Therefore, the theory is defined as an individual’s own initiated activities that allow them to maintain well-being, health, and life (Akdeniz & Ozer, 2021)....
In the majority of cases, those parents who want to know their child’s gender during pregnancy have an opportunity to do so via gender reveal ultrasound. In general, gender reveal ultrasound, also called fetal ultrasound, fetal anatomy survey, or sonogram, is a specific test that involves sound waves to create...
The sentinel event deals with a 37-year-old woman named Sady with diabetes and high blood pressure complications during the intrapartum phase of pregnancy who started developing hypertension despite her efforts to keep glucose low. The patient’s physician was able to keep her hypertension stable by monitoring her glucose and BP...
When looking for a job, healthcare administrator leadership abilities are vital to demonstrate to potential employers. These leadership characteristics, in addition to the appropriate education and experience to match the qualifications and requirements of a position, will aid a healthcare administrator’s performance at work. A healthcare administrator can inspire employees...
A tumor is a mass of tissue that originates with different causes, such as trauma. The tumors made of well-differentiated cells grouped together in a single structure are called benign (Norris, 2019). As a general rule, benign tumors do not cause death. The only exception is if their location hurts...
Introduction Telebehavioral health is explained as telehealth services provided by behavioral health experts including psychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists. There are instances where telehealth generates behavioral health, including psychotherapy, problem-solving therapy, behavioral activation, and cognitive behavioral therapy (Talbot et al., 2020). This study’s main goal was to determine how facility...
In this article, the formulation of the goal corresponds to the formulation of the problem, each of which touches on the topic of infections in places of surgical intervention, namely in the field of abdominal surgery. The exact words are used in the goal and the problem, which eliminates the...
Introduction “Obesity is considered to be caused by recent changes in the so-called obesogenic environment such as the highly processed and sugar-laden food supply and automated technologies that reduce or replace physical activity” (Meldrum et al. 833-834). Obesity has been recognized as a pandemic due to its scope, high prevalence,...
Abstract / Introduction The aging movement is altering the structure of our population, with more individuals reaching old age and becoming more vulnerable to pain and dementia. Pain is generally communicated through oral communication, which deteriorates with dementia. As a result, many people endure managed but unrecognized discomfort. Assessment of...
Introduction Affirmation action plays a crucial role in medicine and should be fostered. According to the Legal Information Institute (n.d.)., affirmation action is a collection of processes aimed at eliminating illegal discrimination among candidates, rectifying the consequences of such earlier prejudice, and avoiding future discriminatory actions. Ly et al. (2022)...
The collection, storage, and processing of patient and population care-related information have advanced in the contemporary World to include Electronic Health Records (EHR). Electronic records have the advantage of improved quality of care due to up-to-date, coordinated, quick, and complete access to patients’ health records. Unlike the conventional paperwork method,...
One important measure of the nutritional value of foods is the glycemic index. In general, it refers to the ability of carbohydrate-containing foods to raise a person’s blood sugar levels (Mayo Clinic, 2020). It is worth clarifying that carbohydrates are one of several important biological classes of substances that form...
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) marks the first significant revision of this document since 1994 when the DSM-IV appeared. The changes in the DSM were primarily due to advances in the field of neuroscience, and identified problems related to the criteria that...
Introduction The skin has a lot of benefits in ensuring strong bones. It functions as a connection between Vitamin D, Calcium, muscles, and bones of the body. The skin allows calcium absorption from the sun (through Vitamin D production), which is essential for healthy muscles and bones. Additionally, the skin...
Watson’s care theory includes an approach to more holistic care and treatment of patients. Instead of using science only, care theory is based on more mindful and conscious interaction with the patient for a deeper personal connection. It helps to identify all the components necessary for the well-being of the...
Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was employed for this investigation to compare the therapy with Functional Communication Training. RCT’s participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental or a control group. Testing the effects of a novel depression drug would serve as an example. In this situation, one group would get...
Introduction Ebola and Marburg virus are very deadly viruses that result in significant outbreaks with high fatalities. These viruses have been underestimated in the current society because their outbreaks have been experienced in a few parts of the world. However, the number of fatalities experienced by those areas is very...
Introduction The Ebola virus disease became one of the main concerns for medical specialists and scientists around the world in 2014. Particularly, Ebola-affected West Africa, starting in the rural regions of Guinea and then spreading to urban areas, as well as beyond Africa (Jacob et al., 2020). Eventually, Ebola became...
Comprehensive Healthcare Strategies Technology is among the environmental factors that affect the operations of Auburn Hospital. It is a tool that can ensure that the hospital’s operations are efficient. Technology automates the hospital’s operations to achieve its objectives (Mitchell & Kan, 2019). Despite the benefits, technology presents challenges, such as...
The Macronutrient Ranges report indicates that my protein intake is within the range recommended by the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) guidelines. It should be noted that my overall caloric intake is lower than recommended, with 1,654.157kcal of actual intake compared to 2264kcal. Nevertheless, the protein intake is within the recommended...
Introduction Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is an infection that causes lung inflammation and pneumonia. The virus causes lung airwaves in infants, affecting infants with weak immune systems. The disease affects the lungs and causes breathing problems, and the effects can range from mild to life-threatening illnesses. Several clinical trials have...
With substantial and quick changes in the market for inpatient treatment, the coronavirus illness (COVID-19) pandemic has put a burden on health systems on the planet. I was taking care of the disease patients during the summer period. A critical component of Waterside Hospital Trusts’ approach to this issue is...
Obesity in childhood is a great concern of current medicine as the habits of healthy eating and lifestyle are taught by parents at an early age. Many researchers try to identify factors directly impacting the risk of obesity among youngsters and try to develop strategies preventing them. The Swiss research...
Bipolar depression and bipolar mania are both among the most widespread neuropsychiatric disorders. Although all bipolar disorders are characterized by periods of extreme mood, the main difference between them is the severity of the condition itself. According to Bulut et al. (2021), the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet/ lymphocyte ratio...
Introduction One of the central threats to the clinical well-being of the population continues to be the problem of overweight and obesity and all the disruptive consequences that these conditions lead to. It is well known that obesity causes a multitude of pathological changes in the patient’s body, including any...
Introduction Vaccination is considered one of the most important measures taken to form the health of a child. Vaccination is the most effective and medically safe strategy for preventing infectious diseases and reducing disability and mortality from infectious pathology. It is possible to protect a child from controlled infections only...
Introduction Birth control is the use of devices, drugs, agents, and sexual practices to prevent pregnancies. Availability of this method over the counter will make them easily accessible. According to Sonfield and Barot (2014), birth control methods include the vaginal ring, the pill, condoms, and spermicide. Impacts of these practices...
Abstract Grounded on the “Oncology South” and “Oncology North” case studies, the following assignment identifies and evaluates the demands of an EHR in the clinical context of the cases to determine a feasible solution to the EHR problem. The User-Related Issues Established in the EHR Oncology North and Oncology South...
As mentioned in the prior post, the integral value of schools to a local community cannot be underestimated. The same can be said for nutrition, which is often complicated and misunderstood due to a lack of information, access to healthy foods, or other social factors. As such, cooperation between schools...
Dysthymia is a kind of depressive disorder, but it is characterized by less pronounced severity and a much longer course. It drastically reduces quality of life and therefore requires scientific consideration, but in a more practical way. Qualitative analysis may seem appropriate enough to describe dysthymia and even to find...
Background The Osteoporosis condition is often prevalent among the elderly. Osteoporosis makes the body absorb more of the bone tissue than it produces. As a result, the bones become weary and weak (Porter & Varacallo). Some of the bones may become porous and eventually fracture. When the condition has advanced,...
The primary purpose of the article “Protecting Ourselves from Food” was to examine the defensive mechanisms that humans adopted to protect themselves from multiple food-borne bacteria and microorganisms. To achieve this objective, the authors investigated the function of spices in various cuisines and analyzed the role of “nausea and vomiting...
The movie Wit indicates that Vivian’s right to autonomy is violated. For instance, when she determines that her condition has deteriorated significantly, the doctor does not alleviate her fear and offers her minimal advice. He does not explain her diagnosis, the options, and the potential treatment risks elicited in her...
Research reports are crucial sources of information professionals can use to improve their practice and develop a foundation for further scientific progress. The reports might lack quantitative data or sufficient background to submit a discussed issue’s significance in counseling. For instance, the research with the listwise deletion used for solving...
The modern context of health care requires a level of awareness that encompasses cultural sensitivity, professional expertise, and close cooperation with the patient. Hence, the notion of interoperability has become extremely relevant in terms of individualized, patient-oriented care. According to Maxhelaku and Kika (2019), “data sharing within patients, hospitals and...
Abstract It may happen that a patient refuses some treatment or intervention, referring to their cultural, ethnic, or religious prohibitions. For example, the Christian denomination Jehovah’s Witnesses does not allow its followers to accept blood transfusions, making leukemia treatment and surgical interventions quite challenging. Chaer and Ballen (2020), Garoufalia et...
Jones, C. L., Jensen, J. D., Scherr, C. L., Brown, N. R., Christy, K., & Weaver, J. (2015). The Health Belief Model as an explanatory framework in communication research: Exploring parallel, serial, and moderated mediation. Health Communication, 30(6), 566-576. Web. The researchers used the health belief model (HBM) as an...
A bacterial pathogen that affects the human nervous system is Streptococcus pneumoniae. This bacterium is associated with several diseases, the most frequent being meningitis, otitis media, and pneumonia. The central nervous system becomes affected when the pathogen enters the brain and spinal cord tissue (Prager et al., 2017). Each of...
Introduction HPV is the designation given to a group of pretty prevalent viruses. There are many different forms of HPV, some of which are considered “high risk” because they have been related to cervical cancer, anal cancer, genital cancers, and head and neck cancers. Other kinds can create warts or...
Healthcare policies significantly influence the quality of service rendered among patients since it is attributed to practitioners’ proficiency. According to research, different guidelines impact the local and international medical care delivery approach (Kokko & Kork, 2021). One of the countries that prominently appreciates the institutionalization of distinct values on people’s...
The decisions, strategies, and procedures that are implemented to attain certain healthcare goals within a society are referred to as health policy. Chapter 13 gives the definition of health policy, describes the health policy and the legislative process of the U.S., points out major policy problems, and describes the National...
The health information management system is an essential part of the healthcare industry. It helps professionals make better decisions, organize data efficiently, and solve health-related issues. In this reflection paper, I want to explain what I learned through my educational process and how I will use it in my future...
Introduction The positive environment for nurse staffing forms an excellent topic for a research project. Quality nursing care and nurse-to-patient ratios are more challenging now than they were a few years ago. A wide range of circumstances influences nurse-to-patient ratios. Concerns about healthcare spending, the aging population of both patients...
While some heart diseases are genetic and non-avoidable, others are preventable. These conditions comprise of heart contagion, inherited heart defects, heart valve disease on the heart muscle, and coronary artery disease. The severity of these heart conditions varies depending on age, sex, family history, diet, blood pressure levels, obesity, and...
Are Bananas Beneficial for Lyme Disease? The article describes the bioactive compounds in banana and other products that help reduce symptoms of Lyme disease. It mentions the products that contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, oils and probiotics, and the products that should not be consumed by people who are susceptible to...
The nurse’s job is to provide comprehensive care, which may include working with the patient’s mental health. Although not all registered nurses are trained in mental health care, they are nonetheless responsible for providing services to mentally ill patients and helping them manage their mental disorders. The unpreparedness of nurses...
The article describes the rapid spread of obesity among US residents. Doctors are concerned that cases of excessive weight among adolescents are currently on the rise. The concern is that people who are overweight are at risk for developing cancerous tumors and coronary heart disease. Experts conclude that obesity is...
Purpose of the Paper This paper provides a wider understanding of the practical application of social justice and how the social determinants of health (SDOH) can be used in the description of the family. It is designed to help students design a nutritious menu for a week for a family...
This case is characterized by the fact that the girl has non-standard behavior. She is prone to excessive activity, delusional thoughts and actions, and promiscuous sexual relations. In this case, there is one specific diagnosis and two differential ones, that is, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality, respectively. All three diseases...
Colonists who arrived in the Americas at the beginning of the 17th century carried medical practices prevalent in Western Europe. Thus, during this period, caring for the ill represented Western Europe’s traditional understanding of wellness, sickness, and treatment practices. Due to the authority of the Protestant and Catholic beliefs regarding...
Summary of Article The article I have chosen is devoted to specialized diets that account for the fiber index for coronary heart disease (Marcel & Pravikoff, 2018). The formation of a healthy diet allows patients to alleviate the symptoms of the illness. A diet based on fiber regulation helps to...
Introduction Despite its inevitability, aging is never simple and is associated with multiple social and health concerns. The government has to identify the most burning issues and offer policies and regulations to support older Americans. There are many aging-related problems to recognize and solve, and Alzheimer’s disease is one of...
Introduction Cholesterol is one of the most well-known types of lipids, and its fame is due to the frequent mention of this word in various commercials and weight loss campaigns. Indeed, although this compound is natural for humans, its excess can have a significant adverse effect. In some cases, too...
Introduction It seems reasonable to state that the healthcare system always requires significant arrangement and the composition of specific establishments aimed at conducting the related practices. Particularly, this is relevant for the US states that should be a developed platform for institutions to which the citizens appeal in order to...
Introduction The management control of a health care department is a challenging task. It includes planning and programming, budgeting as creating a financial plan based on the estimation of revenues and costs, and accounting as the process of documenting any financial decisions (Cleverley & Cleverley, 2018). A cardiac intensive care...
Breast cancer is one of the most common pathologies among women above 40 years old. Most frequently, this oncology is diagnosed in females between the age between 55 and 64. The risk factor for developing the disorder are a personal or family history of breast cancer (ductal or lobular), and...
Background Childhood obesity is a complex issue that requires consideration from the perspective of several areas, including economics. Looking at the problem of childhood obesity from an economic point of view offers an understanding of a wider range of causes and consequences and the definition of government intervention in solving...
Mr. X’s situation can be analyzed through the lens of social determinants. The first determinant is health care access and quality, which means the utilization of individual health services in a timely manner to get optimum health results (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2021). For Mr. X, this...
The title of the article under review by Hooper et al. (2010), entitled, Compassion satisfaction, burnout, and compassion fatigue among emergency nurses compared with nurses in other selected inpatient specialties, befits the issue under study because it is a phenomenon, including the affected group. Its abstract effectively summarises the report’s...
Prioritizing Support The use of patient interview materials is a vital strategy for an effective therapy that takes into account the patient’s history and interests. Patient T. from this interview has been shown to suffer from hypertension and has chronic gastritis as her primary diagnosis. T. is an older woman...
Introduction It is expected to observe some meaning in most human decisions and actions, and different political, social, and religious approaches might be applied to find explanations. Jonathan Haidt is a famous American social psychologist who introduces a solid analysis of morality and moral emotions through the prism of politics...
Introduction Clinical decision support refers to the process of providing patients, medical practitioners, staff, and administrators in healthcare institutions with evidence-based information to guide their practice. Thus, clinical support systems assist medical service workers to implement effective clinical guidelines to limit errors and achieve better outcomes. Therefore, the following essay...
Introduction Human beings face various diseases directly related to their body system in today’s world. The most common one is Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which attacks the lymphatic system responsible for the germ-fighting immune system in the body (Phillips et al. 1110). Lymphocytes proliferate improperly in non-lymphoma Hodgkin’s, resulting in tumors all...
It is impossible to understand what human health is, considering only pathogenic factors and studying various diseases. The concept of salutogenesis, created by the Israeli scientist Aaron Antonovsky, strives to explain how a person remains healthy despite stressful situations. While pathogenic factors refer to everything that causes illness, salutogenic factors...
The number of individuals depending on the intake of different substances grows exponentially. Up-to-date medicine struggles between treating humans’ bodies and spirit as sometimes spending more attention to the first aspect lead to an increase in humans’ addictions. By people’s nature, it is challenging to fight the feelings of craving...
Introduction A nursing practitioner is an advanced practice registered nurse granted a broad range of privileges and authority. According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2021), nurse practitioners can act as primary or specialty care providers, carry out patient examinations, order diagnostic tests, deliver treatment, and prescribe a variety...
The innovation of 3D printing in healthcare has influenced enhanced healthcare outcomes by cutting costs and improving access. 3D innovation has led to the development of more advanced surgical equipment such as drill guides and prosthetics that are lighter, stronger, and safer. Moreover, 3D technology facilitates the creation of replica...
Pathophysiology of Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes muscle pain and stiffness. The pathophysiology of fibromyalgia includes a combination of several different factors. Environmental stressors and genetic factors are included in the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is sourced from changes and regulations of the neuroendocrine system. The pain...
The present paper aims at studying the pathophysiology of anemias based on the case of J.L. The patient is a 12-year-old male with an ongoing diagnosis of sickle cell anemia. When attending the clinic for his routine 6-month follow-up visit, the physician noticed that J.L. has jaundiced sclera. The patient...
The insufficient distribution of finances within healthcare structures can significantly decrease the quality of care. It is vital to ensure that medical organizations gain timely reimbursements. Moreover, it is also necessary to establish the top-down priorities structure of the budget. In order to do so, medical organizations should analyze the...
Research The key purposes of the muscles of mastication are to assist in food grinding, teeth approximation, and the eating process. Interestingly, these muscles may be divided into the primary and the secondary ones, and while the latter group consists of about eight muscles, the former includes only four. According...
QSEN is a nationwide initiative that encourages nurses to rethink the main principles of nursing care. Furthermore, QSEN is a nursing project that aims to link nursing education with best practices regarding quality and safety standards. QSEN was founded in response to more excellent nursing quality and safety requests (QSEN,...
Research Did you know that both methods of permanent contraception, namely vasectomy and tubal ligation, are almost equally safe and rarely cause any complications and risks? Indeed, as noticed by Blocker (2022), “tubal ligation does not affect hormones or periods, so there are no long-term side effects if the surgery...
In their article, Stern et al. (2019) address the connection between cancer and physical activity, diet, and obesity in Latin America and the USA. The significance of this research is determined by the fact that due to increased globalization, transitions in dietary practices may be observed. That is why children...
Introduction To date, the involvement of consumers in the healthcare system is one of the important, valuable, and significant moments that contribute to strengthening the health of citizens and protecting against various risks at the micro, meso, and macro levels. For instance, by having all the necessary and meaningful information...
Why Accreditation Matters Accreditation refers to the official certification by a recognized authority that an organization, service, or individual has demonstrated competence, authority, or credibility to meet a set of standards. Jha (2018) argues that the guidelines are used to evaluate the quality of care a healthcare organization provides. Without...
It is evident that there are many differences between adults and children. When people grow up, not only their body but also their brain structure changes. This is one reason why kids and adults are treated by various medical specialists. Consequently, it is quite essential for healthcare providers to be...
Introduction Euthanasia, a morally ambiguous medical issue, is one of the most contentious topics in medicine. Is the most troubling question a denial of life as a result of a crime or an unpunishable act? These questions have different responses depending on the country. On the one hand, the critical...
Introduction The research of scientific papers conducted on the topic of ethical issues is of value. This is since obtaining this information can help prevent ethical problems in the future when working with patients. Particular attention should be paid to the problems of ethics in the treatment and research on...
An organization’s core values are to present the patient with better services and partner with the community. In light of the above, it is arguably correct that Caresouth Carolina serves its clients with utmost professionalism while incorporating other measures such as teamwork and trust to accomplish the mission and vision...
The role of a nurse educator requires a registered nurse to have a broad knowledge of chronic diseases. The nurse must use the knowledge of chronic illnesses to educate the consumer using the various teaching methodologies. The critical requirement in the job skill is not only to understand the fundamentals...
Introduction Health geography provides a valuable aid in studying medical practices. This discipline introduces knowledge about the peculiarities of healthcare and medicine, depending on the geographical information of the studied area, culture, and people. This topic is particularly significant for Canada since a local indigenous population has peculiar health treatments....
Introduction Becoming a successful athlete is a matter of not only consistent training and improvement of one’s skill but also deep consideration of appropriate nutritional choices that enable the optimum strength to train effectively. While an individual may need to adjust their diet depending on the type of sport and...
Race and gender disparity in healthcare delivery pose significant challenges to the U.S healthcare system. Racial disparities coupled with lower socioeconomic levels affect the access and quality of care. In America, racial and ethnic minorities collectively receive lower-quality of care than white people. Women are undervalued compared to men, influencing...
The main idea of palliative care is integrating a holistic approach when nurses do everything possible to improve the quality of human life, even if death is inevitable. It is expected to offer comfort and understanding to patients and their families. According to Murray (2020), a dying person should be...
The most significant source of motivation and inspiration in my life comes from my current employment or position. My last role was as a pediatric nurse practitioner, and I loved every minute of working there. The post had a well-deserved reputation for being patronizing and attentive to the needs of...
The progression of the healthcare industry is inseparable from organizational development and theories – the fundamental aspects of management that help improve healthcare outcomes. The organizational system within healthcare is complex and involves changing reporting structures and relationships. Multiple types of specialists with different professional cultures work within a singular...
The Pender Health Promotion Model is used to initiate behavioral change. The central feature of this prevention model is that it emphasizes the proactive interventions people should adopt to avoid illness in general. This model describes the important role of nurses in supporting patients in preventing disease through self-care and...
Misunderstandings of mental conditions have a long history involving fear or intolerance of people with disorders. Many misconceptions are ingrained in society and are still hard to refute. Such circumstances interfere with providing help to individuals suffering from disorders – they are afraid to seek treatment, and people’s misunderstanding only...
The nursing profession is characterized by various expectations and norms. For instance, the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services Standards (CLAS) overlap with some criteria that are distinct to nursing practice. In particular, CLAS’s core principle mandates that care should be responsive to all cultural backgrounds (U.S. Department of Health...
Practioners that professionally operate in various fields of activity that are connected to ethical decision-making can face contradictory situations. In order to elaborate efficient and effective guidelines for specialists in the sphere of psychotherapy, it is obligatory to recognize the key theoretical notions and concepts. Ethics codes exist to ensure...
This assessment handbook presentation is dedicated to the North West of Edinburgh and this community’s key issues related to healthcare. As this city district is characterized by a growing number of senior citizens and low-income immigrants, the issues of the growing number of mental health diseases and a lack of...
Assessment The facility’s medical staff will investigate the treatment modalities currently being utilized for the hospital’s large population of patients experiencing symptoms of anxiety and despair. It is possible to accomplish this objective by performing reviews of medical data and conducting interviews with people whose lives have been negatively impacted...
Originating as a cluster of unexplained cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, the new coronavirus disease, officially designated COVID-19, was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization in 2020. The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 has spread rapidly in China and other countries of the world. One of the...
Cultural Formulation Interview Culture is the system of rules, knowledge, practices, and concepts of a particular society learned and taught to new generations. They are categorized into lifestyle, religion, family structure, and languages. Therefore, a multifactorial set of overlapping concepts govern our daily lives (Jarvis et al., 2020). The CFI...
What is known as the common cold is an infectious viral disease that may have mild or severe consequences. Rhinovirus was first discovered in the 1950s when clinical laboratories investigated the pathogenic cause of this disease. Contact with micro-droplets from an infected person’s mucosal fluid in nasal mucus or saliva...
Introduction Mental health struggles and suicides among adolescents present a rising concern for society. Many experts suggest that the rise of mental health issues, such as anxiety among teenagers, is connected with excessive social media use (Dastagir, 2020). On the other hand, experts connect increased teenage suicide rates with the...
Introduction Information systems technology uses processes, techniques, and tools to manage healthcare data. The healthcare sector deals with large amounts of data, needing a data management and analysis system. There are several methods and techniques for performing analysis depending on the purpose of the research and the nature of the...
Introduction Transplanted organs save lives every day, yet doctors often have to lose precious time seeking a viable organ due to a lack of donors. Organs may be donated at any point in one’s life, yet many do not consider this possibility due to insufficient knowledge or misled opinions. In...
The creation of a new model of a medical organization providing primary health care is a set of measures aimed at respecting the priority of the patient’s interests, organizing the provision of medical care to the patient, taking into account the rational use of his time. Moreover, an important part...
Introduction Licensed professional counselors are an important part of the healthcare team. Their skills are vital in ensuring that the population’s mental health issues are addressed in the most effective way possible. This paper will begin by reviewing an institution primarily focused on the delivery of mental health services. The...
There are different ways in which culture or ethnicity can impact the treatment of development of mental health disorders. One specific example is the treatment of depression in Hispanic culture. Depression is commonly defined as “a mood disorder involving a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest” (Morales-Brown, 2021,...
Overview of the Issue It is possible to develop a particular insight into the perspectives of Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in the private health sector. The range of options through which AI-driven robots can enhance healthcare delivery is broad. An instance is AI machine learning that serves replacement for traditional...
Introduction Some professions require the practitioner to have a license usually given by the governing bodies in order to pursue their work known as occupational licensure. This authorization is particularly popular for health professionals mainly due to the risky nature of health business. To be given the license one is...
In healthcare, project management may be defined as an organizational process designed for the improvement of medical facilities’ functioning. It aims to facilitate current operations at resolving problems related to them, implement policies or regulations that may enhance health care delivery, and establish positive relationships between stakeholders (Gordon & Pollack,...
