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The nurse-to-patient staffing ratio is a critical subject for delivering healthcare services to patients. The ratio determines the outcome of the clinical services, and it makes it easy to weigh the model in which healthcare services should be regulated (Griffiths et al., 2018). Some legislative models empower nurses to create...
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...
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,...
The Quadruple Aim is a framework based on the Triple Aim approach, which was, in turn, developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to create a more efficient system of health care delivery. The Quadruple Aim framework includes four major domains: “reducing costs, improving population health and patient experience, and...
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...
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...
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...
Electronic health records (EHRs) and other informatics systems are pivotal in increasing healthcare quality and improving patient outcomes. According to Brewer et al. (2020), “the rapid proliferation of health informatics and digital health innovations has revolutionized clinical and research practices” (p. 1). In particular, the value of such systems for...
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...
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...
Initially, qualitative research was widely used in sociology, political science, and anthropology. Researchers utilized such methods as case studies, analysis of documents, video and audio recordings, direct ethnographic observation, and in-depth interviews. This type of study quickly began to appear in healthcare. Researchers do not limit themselves to one methodological...
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...
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...
Difference of the APRN (AG-ACNP) Role and Scope Even though ACNPs are one type of APRN, there is a significant difference in their role and scope. Advanced practice registered nurses are at the forefront of providing preventive services to the public. They treat and diagnose diseases, advise the public on...
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...
Introduction Ethical and moral problems often arise in health care: they have to do with staff behavior and patient responsibility. Moral dilemmas concern choices that both parties must make. They arise from the availability of objective medical data and inconsistency with already established ideas about ethics. The existence of multiple...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
Mental health issues are often overlooked in general medicine. This creates a number of concerns, including the inability of many affected patients to reach care until it is too late, the failure to limit interference to their daily lives, and the lack of alternate or home support in regards 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...
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...
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...
Introduction A ceramic is an inorganic non-metallic material composed of metal or non-metal components that are manufactured and subsequently hardened at high temperatures. Since they are utilized daily, high-tech ceramics have generally been connected with medical devices. Traditional ceramics are made of clay, whereas high-performance or advanced ceramics are made...
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...
In my opinion, compelling examples of the work of marketing in health care are advertising of anti-COVID measures on social networks and advertising of psychological support services. In these cases, the advertisement took the form of a promotion and a call to action. Marketers promoted and spoke in clear language...
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 Also known as blood thinners, anticoagulants are the recommended approach in the treatment of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT). In post-op DVTs, however, debate has arisen over the effectiveness of early ambulation in comparison to bed rest. Bed rest, often recommended in a hospital setting with the attention of healthcare...
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...
Nowadays, the gap in the literature regarding depression diagnosis and treatment in post-stroke patients is gaining more attention. According to Quattropani et al. (2018), although individuals also exhibit stress after a stroke, symptoms of depression have started receiving more scientific attention. Recent research has focused on post-stroke anxiety (PSA), which...
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...
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 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...
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,...
Over the last two decades, our knowledge of the critical factors for juvenile suicidality, suicide ideation, suicidal tendencies, and death has grown significantly. The role of psychiatric or mental diseases in the pathophysiology conducts leading to perversity is supported by findings from prospective and retrospective investigations, randomized society trials, and...
Discussion The research topic will be nursing and physician shortage across the globe. Generally, in order to have quality care services, there must be professionals that ensure the needs of patients are met. Healthcare is critical and every nation has prioritized ways of making the services universal to allow citizens...
Introduction Maternal death is the death of a woman occurring while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy. It results from some cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or management but not from an accident or accidental reason. Maternal deaths are divided into two groups, the...
Body The article presents a narrative review summarizing consistent evidence concerning healthy dietary habits and maintaining a healthy weight in adults and more aged adults. The information was examined based on data from previous research conducted in North America and Europe. The analysis indicated that mean intakes of such elements...
Research One of the most important pertaining to the endocrine system is the thyroid gland. With a weight of roughly 25g, the thyroid gland is the biggest adult gland focused solely on endocrine activity (Saladin et al., 2021). The thyroid consists of sacs termed thyroid follicles on a histological level...
Stephen M. Edelson published the article on 30 January 2022. The hypothesis of this study was to examine if there is proof that this diagnosis needs to be restored. The study adopted a quantitative research design and involved people with behaviors and symptoms related to the existing diagnostic standards of...
Due to the explosion and fire at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, a huge quantity of radioactive iodine and caesium penetrated into the air. During the accident, emissions of iodine isotopes were noted, which pervaded into food, and then into the human body. The thyroid gland is extremely susceptible to...
Introduction. Local and General Building Codes One of the most heavily regulated building types is the one that houses medical facilities and related services. It, too, is subject to the requirements of any applicable local or state building ordinances. State and local codes have no bearing on the operation of...
The objective of multidisciplinary human services research is to enhance the lives of service users by identifying and addressing issues. Due to this process, individuals, families, and communities gain from social and service technologies such as methodologies, models, and theories (Fichtenberg et al., 2020). In terms of relevance, it enables...
Introduction The study of the issue of the emergence of private health insurance and how it arose in society has exceptional value for study. This is because, this way, it is possible to gain a deeper understanding of the motives of this action. Additionally, it gives an insight into the...
The worldwide spread of Covid-19 caused a kind of mental pandemic − anxiety, depression and panic attacks became the main mental problems in quarantine. To get rid of them, many people engaged in various relaxation techniques, including rituals. They became the basis for psychological self-assistance during the coronavirus epidemic. In...
Introduction Places of incarceration have characteristics that have a profound impact on the behavior and health of prisoners. Being imprisoned is often the cause of increased risks and vulnerability to hazards. Moreover, inmates often experience physical and psychological problems due to their acts of isolation. All of this raises the...
Community Description Hatch is a small village located in New Mexico, and it sit on an area that is 3.1 square miles. As of 2021 there were approximately 2000 residents living in this village. Originally Hatch was known as Santa Barbara, there were many relocations of the residents due to...
Problem Statement Post-operative surgical wound infections or surgical site infections are the conditions that develop after surgery due to insufficient post-operative care or negligence that obligates additional medical attention other than the issues initially presented. SSIs are the second most common hospital-acquired infections after urinary tract diseases. Nevertheless, they are...
Introduction Maternal mortality is caused by pregnancy, independent of its duration and location, the death of a woman, which arises during pregnancy or within 42 days of its termination. According to the World Health Organization, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate of any developed country. The rise...
Case management Case management plays a highly important role in care delivery as it aims to assist in the achievement of the most appropriate patient results. The responsibilities of a case manager include “assessment, intervention, coordination and monitoring of services, advocacy, outreach, and referral” (Campinha-Bacote & Munoz, 2001, p. 48)....
Introduction The APRN’s scope of practice depends significantly on the regulations in the particular state. Certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and clinical nurses belong to the category of APRN. The demographic tendencies show that the population in the United States will become older, and the expected need for...
Introduction When appropriate leadership is used, it becomes possible to constructively address the given complication, ensuring that the necessary changes are introduced effectively and remain in place for a significant amount of time. In the Hospital case study, the difficulty with encouraging a collaborative and patient-centric working environment among the...
As part of the work, it is required to assess the risks that could express problems with the integration of new technologies for obtaining health care services within a small city. Clerkenwell Vale is a British town with an aging population and relatively low life expectancy. Given the technological backwardness...
Introduction Human health is a sensitive state of complete physical and psychological well-being observed in the absence of cognitive and somatic diseases. Health as a whole should be viewed as a function of the many variables that determine a person’s final state: this includes biological parameters, mental functions, and the...
The time after the rigorous lockdowns amidst the COVID-19 pandemic presents a great market for fitness trackers. Without access to proper equipment, impacted by the possible mental issues, the average US young adult is likely to invest in proper workout gear and assess the current body condition. Thus, the target...
Mental Health Problems All three components: body, “soul,” and society, are closely related to each other and affect a person’s well-being and condition. The ability to cope with stress, anxiety, and bad moods reduces the likelihood of psychosomatic diseases based on psychological causes. However, there are more and more cases...
The research reviews the considerations related to studying the correlation between ambient air pollution and its effects on the symptoms of COVID-19. There were numerous studies that claimed that there are certain connections between death rates from COVID-19 and the issues related to the quality of air. As researchers claim,...
The World Trade Organization is an integration organization established on 1 January 1995 to liberalize international trade and regulate its member states’ business and political relations. It is responsible for developing and implementing new trade agreements, oversees their performance, and monitors trade quality. The WTO was initially created based on...
This is a systematic review of quantitative research studies and occupational therapy interventions for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Firstly, Nielsen et al. (2017), provide a short introduction to the prevalence, symptomatology, and treatment of school-aged children with ADHD. ADHD is a chronic neurodevelopment disorder that affects 11%...
Introduction Eating disorders are mental health diseases in which a person’s attitudes toward food, motor activity, physical image, or other self-image hurt their health. They are accompanied by physical hazards and complications that stem from abnormal eating behaviors. Lifelong emotional cycles and low self-esteem, a tendency to ignore feelings and...
Introduction All forms of diabetes affect numerous individuals across the nation and remain the most prevalent non-infective disease among patients. The following study would focus on the age group that is predominantly affected by life-changing diabetes, individuals aged sixty-five or older (LeRoith et al., 2019). Information can be primarily gathered...
The healthcare policies on insurance coverage in the USA need to benefit all people. Based on the resources about the modern USA, many low-income individuals, basically immigrants, live unassured by the healthcare insurance program. More especially, the immigrants, both lower and higher-income persons, and individuals living with physical challenges. Besides,...
Introduction The patient had been hospitalized with high blood sugar levels of 128 mg/dl on two separate tests indicating he had a diabetic condition. She had been pre-diabetic for the last few months. However, despite several interventions, the patient developed diabetes. Additionally, she also had an upper respiratory disease that...
The U.S government is committed to advancing healthcare readiness across the U.S and the world. The federal government formed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services (CMS) to administer major healthcare programs in Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CMS also evaluates the quality of health facilities, insurance...
Abstract The term sleep deprivation can be defined as a psychological condition in which a person does not get the needed amount of sleep. The disorder can be evident for adults if they don’t attain seven to eight hours duration while sleeping. On the other hand, children will be associated...
In the current euthanasia-related discussion, identifying the moral rightness to kill or let a person die for the good plays an important role. On the one hand, doctors and nurses are obliged to preserve human life and relieve suffering at any cost (Vaughn, 2019). On the other hand, they need...
Introduction In the last century, the United States decided to exempt non-profit medical organizations from paying taxes. One of the main requirements of the tax service is the exemption of hospitals from taxes through the provision of charitable assistance to the population in the treatment. First of all, it considers...
Alzheimer’s disease is common among elders aged 65 and older and is a neurological disorder affecting brain cells. Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common diseases among nursing home residents in the United States. According to data provided by the Joint Commission, in 2021, more than six million Americans...
The Evidence Documenting Social Inequalities in Health The evidence of social inequalities in health has been documented in various platforms and sources. Firstly, evidence about social inequalities exists in various publications (Chokshi, 2018). They consist of books, peer-reviewed journals, articles, magazines, and other forms of literature. Secondly, research after research...
Introduction Cancer is a serious concern worldwide and the second-highest cause of mortality in the U.S. The coronavirus pandemic negatively impacted cancer screening and management in 2020. Due to a delay in the distribution of population-based monitoring data, it will require many years to calculate the outbreak’s present and other...
The current health IT has a positive effect on nursing, medicine and other disciplines at my institution. Nursing informatics helps these individuals integrate and communicate data to and from providers such as physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, eliciting coordinated care. It has connected varying departments and allowed these people to seek...
Contemporary consumers tend to practice a variety of eating habits caused by health, ethical, and sustainability issues. In particular, a versatile number of restrictive diets have become very popular in the recent past. They include vegan baking trends, vegetarian diets, gluten-free, paleo, nut exclusion, and others. These frequently observed consumer...
Types of Healthcare Providers The three main types of healthcare providers are; hospitals, nursing homes, and home healthcare. Hospitals are institutions that patients visit to acquire health services. Nursing homes, on the other hand, are used by patients who do not need to visit the hospital but require special care...
Article Summary The article Clinical relevance of paliperidone palmitate 3-monthly in treating schizophrenia discusses how the mentioned injectable antipsychotic (PP3M) improves non-adherence and prevents relapses in schizophrenia treatment using four injections per year. Paliperidone, the active metabolite of risperidone, is an antagonist of the D2 and 5HT receptors (Mathews et...
Introduction Human life expectancy has continuously increased in the past two centuries, closing in global aging. Multiple losses, such as financial, psychological, personal, health-related, and loss of autonomy, cognition, and functionality, have contributed to the anxiety that comes with advancing years. The cybernetic theory of stress, coping, and well-being holds...
Some of the deadliest diseases in human history include acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), cholera, influenza, smallpox, bubonic plague, and COVID-19. According to MPH Online (2021), the influenza pandemic of 1918 had the highest death rate of up to 50 million people. Another pandemic was HIV/AIDs identified first in 1976, but...
Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) is a complex of disorientating neurological symptoms characterized by a wrong perception of the size and position of the body and violation of coordination. People who suffer from AIWS often see things smaller or bigger than in reality or feel their bodies changing in size...
Demographic metamorphosis leads to significant economic and social impacts affecting labor and capital markets, goods and services, social protection, health care, and pensions. The consequences of a shrinking working-age population are lower labor productivity and aggregate savings, and thus slower investment, demand, and economic growth. Therefore, population aging is a...
A Defense of Abortion is the most famous text by the American researcher in philosophy and ethics, Judith Thomson. It is interesting because Thomson is trying to bridge the gap between supporters of abortion, who believe that the fetus is not a person and a woman has the right to...
Why is this important? At present, the global community is concerned about the well-being and health of people, which is the basis for the harmonious development of society. Food insecurity is one of the most pressing public health issues relevant for both developed and developing countries. This problem is defined...
R. Wilder first used the ketogenic diet in 1921 as a way to treat epilepsy. Recently, the diet became popular as a new concept of rapid and effective weight loss. The diet mainly consists of high fats (55-60%), moderate proteins (30-35%), and very low carbohydrates (5-10%) (Masood et al., 2020)....
Introduction Strategic planning is a necessary practice without which competent management is impossible. The main priorities of strategic planning in the health sector are reducing mortality and expanding measures to prevent morbidity. Trinity Health in Pennsylvania was selected to review the improvements needed and implement strategic planning. Trinity Health is...
Introduction Drug misuse and abuse are increasingly widespread problems that lead to higher levels of morbidity and mortality in all groups of the population in the US. It is fascinating how the same active ingredients contained in medicines that help treat severe illnesses can become dangerous if taken in the...
Introduction Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and significantly affects the patient’s personal life, family, and work. People with generalized anxiety disorder feel excessive concerns about typical everyday activities. A generalized anxiety disorder differs from normal anxiety because the degree of disturbance is higher; it lasts longer and...
Guideline Developers The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) clinical guidelines are the recognized standard and most synoptic evidence-based practice (EBP) policies. One of the guidelines is the NCCN Guidelines for Patients with colon Cancer. The guideline was developed by a multidisciplinary panel comprising members of the NCCN institutions. The evidence...
Therapy that is supported by scientific data is referred to as evidence-based treatment. As described in the video by Veterans Health Administration (2014), tests have been undertaken, and a substantial study on a specific treatment has been published, and it has proved to be effective. Moreover, the studies that demonstrate...
It has been found that people who identify as transgender, intersex, gender non-conforming, or gender diverse have exacerbated health disparities compared to other people. These disparities include physical and mental health issues, the development of which is brough about by a high level of stress, stigma and incomprehension these people...
Many variables can impact resilience; however, some significant ones incorporate a person’s adaptation to stress. The research around the impacts of COVID-19 reveal that a larger part of individuals has reported a negative effect on their psychological well-being because of COVID-19 (Liu et al., 2021). Nonetheless, there are few examinations...
Occupational exoskeletons are mechanical constructs worn by humans to improve physical performance and reduce musculoskeletal diseases. Active exoskeletons employ actuators (machine components responsible for physical movement) to drive the system, whereas passive exoskeletons use human activity to power the system. Electric motors, levers, and pneumatic or hydraulic technologies are used...
In their speech, the speaker raises the current problem of obesity in the United States and describes what health consequences it carries. The purpose of this speech is to inform people about the current issue, as well as what effect obesity can have on health. The awareness lies in the...
Introduction This study aims to identify the association between perioperative hypothermia and surgical site infection (SSI). I will begin by conducting some research to critically analyze evidenced-based data collected. My objective is to contribute some measures in my department in the management and prevention of perioperative hypothermia, thus reducing SSI...
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many social health problems have intensified. This paper is a discussion of the current situation in Ruskin Vale and the causes of factors exacerbating social inequality. Among the three aspects discussed, the authors distinguish poor housing, unhealthy or poor diet. Ruskin Vale plans...
Blackeney, E. R., Herting, J. R., Bekemeier, B., & Zierler, B. K. (2019). Social determinants of health and disparities in prenatal care utilization during the Great Recession period 2005-2010. BMC Pregnancy & Childbirth, 19(1):390. Web. This article explores the question of why different racial and ethnic groups within the US...
Introduction Currently, diabetes is one of the most common non-communicable diseases globally; this factor threatens the entire population of the planet. Hence, it is vital to collect precise information about the health history of the patients with diabetes to explore the full spectrum of factors that might have led to...
The Uninsured Should Not Pay for Insurance Uninsured individuals should not be required to pay for the insurance. In 2020, 8.6% of the population in the United States, or 28 million individuals, lacked healthcare coverage at some moment during the year (US Census Bureau, 2021). In 2020, more poor children...
