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It is always difficult to deal with patients and their data as the code of ethics should be followed. However, the research is one of the main guarantees of successful treatment in the future. To make sure that the research corresponds to the specific rules and ethical norms, it is...
Introduction Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) are both feasible substitutes in the medical schools. They are equally essential professions in the delivery of worthy healthcare. However, the two occupations have similarities as well as differences when viewed from different perspectives. For instance, NP is a listed nurse qualified...
Abstract This research paper examines the effects of globalization on India’s healthcare system. It explores various areas such as healthcare delivery, acquisition, financing, and ethics. Globalization has significantly revolutionized healthcare systems worldwide. Evolution of healthcare systems has eased service delivery. Notably, globalization has brought about many improvements in India’s healthcare...
Applying ethical frameworks guide professionals in their everyday practice. The ethical issues that arise in a particular profession are often numerous, making ethics a practical and not theoretical concept (Moulton & King, 2010). In several cases, applied ethics defines the moral behind actions, even as differences between good and bad...
Introduction The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world, yet it is still considered a developing nation. Russia managed to separate from the Soviet Union in the 1990s in hopes of a better future for the country and its citizens. In 1993, under the Russian Constitution, the right...
The Dynamic of Suicide There are several suicide dynamics. The first dynamic is the precipitating condition. It entails the overwhelming of the suicidal individuals leaving them helpless and hopeless. The next dynamic of suicide is the search for a solution. Another dynamic is stimulus, which is an unendurable stress level...
Introduction Biopsychosocial approach in mental illness requires that the health care professional considers the biological, psychological and social aspects of the patient. The approach operates under a principle that the mind, the body as well as the environment interact and cause diseases. The biological aspect refers to microorganisms that cause...
Abstract Community-based participatory research is considered instrumental in addressing health issues within a community. Its effectiveness stems from the fact that it involves community members who have first hand information about the problems affecting them. Community members can therefore assist researchers to overcome challenges that might be insurmountable for outsiders...
Abstract The nosocomial infection rate is high in unsterile conditions that facilitate microbial transmission. Resident and transient microbes colonize the healthcare workers’ hands, making them effective vectors of bacteria that cause nosocomial infections. In particular, patients undergoing surgery are at a greater risk of nosocomial infection because of the invasive...
Introduction A study of drug allergy, iron poisoning, and abnormal bone mineral metabolism after a long-term anticonvulsant treatment was conducted and the effects of each case study were verified and documented. Each case study had different effects on the life of a patient but if the condition was not checked...
Types of coalitions in rural public health Rural communities face different types of healthcare challenges. Coalitions are some of the approaches, which may help them to alleviate such challenges. There are different types of coalitions based on patterns of formation, structures, or functions (Kegler and Butterfoss, 2012). In most cases,...
Abstract Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) should get the best education in clinical practice. These practitioners possess powerful skills and concepts that can improve the nature of nursing. This essay gives a detailed description of this advanced practice role. The essay explains how FNPs can promote patient safety. The essay also...
Executive Summary The case study about controversies surrounding refecoxib (Vioxx) reveals a number of unethical practices on the part of the firm’s leadership. The first mistake of the top managers of the firm was the decision to release a drug into the market without thoroughly checking its side effects. The...
The purpose of the proposed study is to find out the relationship between HIV transmission and education levels among alcoholics in California. Stakeholders According to Minkler and Wallerstein (2008), research stakeholders refer to people or organizations that have an interest in a study. The following subsections of this report show...
A Brief Description of your Practicum Project Area and Focus To provide efficient patient treatment and improve communication and cooperation between the staff and the patient, the specific focus of the project is made on the analysis of leadership and management (Chinn & Kramer, 2008). These dimensions shape the platform...
There has been increasing global changes in the nursing practice and was greatly influenced by the cultural diversity and the rising population. As the population increases, the number of people suffering from chronic ailments is expected to rise. With the rising number of people suffering from chronic diseases, the nursing...
Such public health concerns as the catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are important to be discussed at several levels, and the results or outcomes associated with different projects, studies, and researches on the topic should be disseminated effectively in order to develop strategies of coping with the stated problem. The...
Introduction Making reference to Michelle Tickle’s article on the history of healthcare and medical practice in the United States, it is quite evident that the author addresses a number of pertinent issues underlying the topic. But looking at the available factual and numerical data on the old healthcare policy in...
Problem Identification in the Professional Work Setting The problem is diabetes mellitus: Many clients suffer from diabetes mellitus and the incidence of this disease has been on the increase in the past ten years. A Description of the Importance of the Problem Diabetes mellitus is a problem that needs urgent...
Aging is a process of getting old and mature, and it cannot be reversed but it is possible to reduce its effects so that a person can live better health. The book Health in the Later Years written by Armada Ferrini and Rebecca Ferrini provides information on the process of...
Abstract Urinary tract infections (UTIs) constitute an important public health concern because they account for the largest proportion of all hospital-acquired infections. UTIs are more prevalent in nursing homes and affect the elderly disproportionately. Catheterization is the principal factor that increases the vulnerability of institutionalized patients to UTIs. As such,...
Introduction Children make the potential future populace with possibilities of enhanced creativity in their regime considerably high given the underlying exposure to contemporary technologies in the world. Infants are in most cases helpless and depend mostly on adults for proper growth and development. Research has indicated that a considerable number,...
Introduction The pectoral girdle or the shoulder girdle is in essence made up of three major bones namely; scapula, clavicle and the proximal humerus and this include the two core joints acromioclavicular joint as well as glenohumeral joint. These features are interrelated in that they link the upper extremities with...
Under the influence of the process of globalization in the world many disciplines and fields started to change their attitude towards cultural diversity. Nursing is not an exception. Over the last several decades this field has undergone the influences of globalization and the specialists started to research and explore opportunities...
Introduction Public health leadership undergoes many challenges that have to be solved to achieve the best outcomes in practices (Hofstede, 2010). Global health leadership development cannot be stopped, and sufficient competencies are necessary (MacPhee, Chang, Lee, & Spiri, 2013). Among the problems in the chosen sphere, the challenge of bringing...
Introduction Tarui’s disease is a genetic metabolic disorder that affects the utilization of carbohydrates for energy and the storage of excessive carbohydrates as glycogen. The disorder is a result of a deficiency of the enzyme phosphofructokinase (PFK), which is vital in the biochemical processes that lead to the conversion of...
The introduction of the article talks about accurate measurements for determining cardiac indices (CI) usually obtained while patients are in bed, in supine position. The authors suggest that accurate measurement for determining the cardiac index while patients are seated in a chair are not possible as this position caused a...
Our world has entered an incredible era of technological development, which has significantly affected the level of medicine – new drugs and treatments have been created; some diseases have disappeared. Every day, scientists make many efforts to find a way to defeat new threats to human lives and make them...
Abstract The study explores the concept of obesity as evident among children in the U.S. For better understanding, the article began with the definition of obesity, reviewed the existing literature, highlighted the methodology used to conduct the research, and analyzed the research findings. Lastly, recommendations were made with the study...
Abstract Malaria is a parasite transmitted disease that affects most countries in Africa, especially those located near the equator. Kenya uses traditional and modern surveillance techniques to combat this disease, even though a lot has to be done to put it at bay. Illiteracy, inadequate funds, ineffective equipment, and corruption...
Introduction The provision of the high-quality patient care is directly connected with the question of nurse staffing. While representing the Florida Nurses Association, it is important to concentrate on the initiatives which can be discussed as effective to change the situation for better. To decrease the high levels of the...
Introduction The roles that nurses play in the healthcare sector increase concurrently with the overall requirements of the industry. In today’s healthcare scenarios, nurses perform tasks that they were not traditionally required to complete. Case management is one of the roles carried out by today’s nurses as the healthcare system...
Introduction As one of the methods used in the treatment of depression and anxiety, cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) is not only safe but also effective. Psychotherapists have been using CES in the United States and Europe for decades. Although CES has been in clinical use for decades, its safety and...
Introduction The selected country for analyzing health care system in the paper is France. I selected France because it ranks higher in the world rankings as compared to the United States in terms of health care system. The paper discusses the comparisons of the health care system of two countries....
Introduction The modern world has made significant advancements in technological developments in different fields to facilitate the efficiency of human activities. The field of nursing has undergone notable developments that have elicited the need for nurses to embrace it in their practice. In this case, various aspects of the nursing...
Introduction Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a nursing profession that lists only qualified, educated, and highly trained personnel. Yet, they also can face certain barriers to the implementation of the full arsenal of their knowledge and abilities. For instance, CNSs experience difficulties with understanding their role in all clarity. The...
Matrix Name of Healthcare Organization Mission Vision Values Cedars-Sinai “Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education” (CEDARS-SINAI, 2016, para. 1) Enhancing the hospital’s “position as the leading healthcare provider in the Los Angeles area and rank highly among the nation’s most respected,...
Culturally competent care requires knowledge and understanding of specific cultural characteristics. Identify and discuss some organizational, professional, and personal barriers to providing culturally competent care in your nursing practice. As cultural diversity is one of the main principles of operation in different areas in contemporary society, professionals in nursing should...
Introduction The Te Kahui Whai Ora (TKW) initiative was a health promotion program initiated by an indigenous health care organization, the Te Orenganui Iwi health authority (Gifford, 2010, p. 7). Its main aim was to promote healthy lifestyle changes through improved nutrition and increased physical activity in order to reduce...
Many public health research studies aim to know the truth about a health issue (Vinik & Jenkins, 1988; Coughlin, 2006). Albeit this goal is straightforward, conflicts of interest often emerge and prevent them from achieving their goals (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research Protections, 1993)....
Nurses are an integral part of the healthcare system and these professionals use their skills to care for patients and promote positive health outcomes. The role of nurses in the healthcare industry has changed significantly over the decades. Clarke (2014) notes that historically nurses were only required to read and...
Between November 2004 and September 2011, Li et al. (2014) conducted a study to determine the risk factors for mortality rates in expectant women in the Republic of Tanzania. The study involved a prospective cohort study in HIV care and treatment clinic settings in Dar es Salaam city. Data were...
Coverage Plans in the Market Managed care is the coordination of coverage to improve the quality and accessibility of medical care and control spending through various public and private managed care plans (Gifford, Smith, Snipes & Paradise, 2011). Over the last decade, there has been a significant increase in the...
Introduction Esophageal cancer is cancer of the trachea (esophagus) (Chabner, 2010, p. 41). The trachea is an elongated, void muscular tube that is about ten meters in length. It connects the throat and the stomach. This condition can also be referred to as malignancy of the esophagus. This esophageal cancer...
A reflection on strategies for evaluating health information systems Health information systems play crucial roles in patient care outcomes within healthcare organizations. To ensure continued efficiency and effectiveness, a health information system should be evaluated routinely (Nahm, Vaydia, Ho, Scharf & Seagull, 2007). An evaluation of a health information system...
Indications for Dialysis Seeing that dialysis allows saving lives and is used in dire renal-related situations, the instance of a sudden illness or an acute manifestation of the related symptom can be considered the primary indications for the application of the identified strategy. For example, the instance of electrolyte imbalance,...
Introduction The purpose of health practice is to deliver evidence-based and timely care to more patients. The targeted Quality Improvement (QI) initiative focuses on a new information technology (IT) system that can improve the outcomes of many patients (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2015). The program will be characterized by the use...
Division Selection Emergency departments (EDs) provide services to patients that are brought in by ambulance vehicles, but those getting to the hospital on their own can also receive services in cases of emergency. These departments are established to help patients with a variety of acute life-threatening conditions, such as injuries,...
Cholera is a highly contagious disease. It could cause death and widespread human suffering as manifested during the 2012 cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone, where thousands of people lost their lives and many more were infected in the latest outbreak to ravage the country (World Health Organization, 2012). Owing to...
A public health problem in a population at risk High blood pressure or hypertension is a major public health concern among African-Americans residing in the city of Overtown Miami. It is an endemic condition in this segment of the Miami population (High Blood Pressure, 2015). Hypertension is usually characterized by...
The issue of mental health in university learners is rarely brought up, yet it has a tangible effect on the target audience’s health and ability to learn. In the context of a university, the adverse effects of ADHD and other mental health issues faced by students multiply. Due to the...
Sentinel events are described as unexpected occurrences which may result in serious physical and psychological injuries or even death (Frain, Murphy, Dash, & Kassai, 2004). Nursing care brings about interventions like hand washing before attending to patients to avoid hospital acquired infections (HAIs). Nurses ought to survey and identify activities...
Introduction Cancer refers to any disease that is characterized by abnormal cell growth and the potential to spread to different body organs and tissues (Eyre, Lange, & Morris, 2002). Common signs and symptoms include enlarged lymph nodes, inexplicable weight loss, tumors, persistent headaches, frequent infections, chronic pain in different body...
The research gave an extensive history of Medicare and Medicaid in the US healthcare system. Additionally, it provided an overview of the healthcare standards in the country. Through the research, it was identified that it is the role of the government to ensure that its citizens access affordable and quality...
Regardless of extra efforts made to avoid TB, the disease has remained a primary public health concern across the world. Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne disease and is caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium. This disease is infectious and mainly affects the human lungs. The bacterium causing TB spreads from...
Introduction The symptoms experienced by Mrs Possingham over the last two weeks are the typical case of diabetes. From the case study, it is revealed that Mrs Possingham had shown some symptoms that can be linked with the complication of diabetes mellitus. The objective of this paper is to confirm...
Introduction Stability and democratic governance, coupled with plenty of natural resources have played a critical role in strengthening economic growth in Ghana. The Total Growth of Domestic Product, GDP of Ghana in the period 1999 – 2000 and 2004 – 2005 averaged eight percent. This shows that Ghana is a...
The topic of enterprise risk management (ERM) has been discussed for a long period of time. Many authors choose a variety of spheres, make use of their experience, and share their ideas on how crucial ERM can be. Still, not much attention is paid to ERM in terms of health...
Today, more than ever before, it is increasingly becoming evident that advanced practice nursing (APN) has gained immense popularity in the United States and globally as healthcare systems the world over attempt to address the rising healthcare needs (Kotzer, 2005). This paper not only attempts to compare and contrast the...
Anthropometric foot measurements are imperative in the determination of obesity in children and adolescents. The measurements are categorized into direct and indirect. Direct measurements are calculated from the footprints while indirect are from radiographic and ultrasound images. To begin with, the calculation of Footprint angle (FA), Chippaux-Smirak index (CSI), and...
Old people with high support needs are defined as people aged 85 years and above who are frail physically and suffer from various chronic ailments or impairments such as dementia. However, a few younger people may also suffer from such chronic conditions and other forms of impairments because of long...
Abstract This paper includes an evaluation of the research method and validity of the research concerning the efficacy of the training on the use of female condoms. It is stated that the design method is selected effectively, but there are some threats to internal and external validity. Introduction Experimental design...
Executive Summary Many factors have influenced the disbandment of hospital-based infusion therapies over the past sixty-five years. The laws of the state initially required hospital caregivers to provide all four infusion therapies. However, the rules changed at the beginning of the 1960s (Bolton, 2009). Due to these legal changes, there...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, also commonly referred to as Obamacare, can be termed as the most progressive and inclusive piece of healthcare legislation ever to be implemented by the American federal government since the institutionalization of the Medicare and Medicaid programs in 1965. During its infancy...
Group activity The hospital management observed that cases of pressure ulcers among the patients have increased at an alarming rate. Our group was formed with an aim of discussing ways of improving the general health care and reducing cases of pressure ulcers among the inpatients. By addressing these issues, the...
In my study, the empirical research problem is cholera outbreak in Sierra Leone. As such, the principal aim of this study is to identify the causes and the extent of the outbreak. The units of analysis will be the prevalence of the disease and population, causes of the outbreak, and...
Introduction Computers take part in major tasks in nearly every facet of life (Gottesman et al. 2013). They enhance the storage of huge quantities of information as they allow quick processing of data and have inbuilt intelligence that resembles the mental power of human beings. Attributable to such intelligence and...
In many hospitals around the whole world, the issue of nursing turnover is not new: a number of nurses leave their jobs because of different reasons, try to find some new options, and consider their own interests and the level of satisfaction with the work they have to perform. One...
Introduction Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) is also known as Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and targets to achieve the application of the finest evidence acquired from scientific methods for the benefit of taking medical decisions. It makes efforts to evaluate the potency of evidence accrued to the risk and the benefit of treatment...
Through positive interaction with my field instructor during the practicum experience, I learned professional knowledge and skills related to nursing. I had the opportunity to judge and handle patient cases, actual hands-on care for patients, participate in health education and apply nursing knowledge to clinical patients. Prior to the practicum...
Euthanasia is a termination of life for individuals suffering from incurable diseases. It is an illegal procedure in most of the world. Decisions about euthanasia are especially hard to be made because they concern the topic that everyone, sometimes unwillingly, faces – eternal sleep. The etymology of the word shows...
Introduction Ensuring the health of the people is one of the major roles of any government. Even at the personal level, health concerns are very important. Health needs vary in different groups of society. However, some groups have higher health needs. Expectant mothers, children, and elderly people require more health...
During the nursing practicum, I had the opportunity to develop and improve my skills and explore theories and practice models in the health field. I was able to assess my progress, reflect on setbacks and changes during the practicum experience, which was important in implementing my practicum learning agreement (PLA)....
Introduction The analysis of the data from the dashboard of the nursing-sensitive quality indicators of the Adams 5 Inpatient Rehab Unit demonstrates that its patient falls rate exceeds the target one. The purpose of this paper is to explain the significance of this indicator and suggest the action plan which...
With the prevalence of cancer increasing every year in the United States, several health, environmental and social enthusiasts have stepped up campaigns to fight this problem. In particular, scientists have raised concern over the increasing level of carcinogens in the air, water, soil and foodstuffs. In her film “living downstream”,...
When it comes to reimbursement, it is crucial to make sure that all documents are available. To avoid any issues related to reimbursement, it is essential to make sure that documents created at the initial stage are properly developed. Thus, physical examination, history and medical decision-making should be detailed and...
Abstract Transformational and transactional leadership theories represent two most popular approaches to leadership. Transactional leadership is the most widespread as far as it is connected with the organization of the working process, goal setting, and extrinsic motivation. The aim of the transformational leader is to promote intrinsic motivation. Transformational leaders...
Abstract Electronic Health Records refers to the process of systematically collecting and recording of patients’ health details electronically as opposed to the use of the traditional paper charts (Ajami & Arabchadegani, 2013). Often, the electronic health record system relies on real-time record information about a patient, as well as contains...
The health care sector uses a multiplicity of marketing initiatives to not only ensure that important health messages reach the intended populations but also to facilitate behavior change and modification (Twenebuah-Koduah & Owusu-Frimpong, 2013). Most of the marketing initiatives have been successful in modifying health behaviors as people are inclined...
It is apparent that nursing knowledge is complicated to define, as its characteristics are rather sophisticated and complex. Moreover, it might seem that Google search engine and online library databases provide different kind of information regarding the same matter. It might be assumed that the online scholarly databases have a...
Introduction The purpose of this research is to evaluate the Meaningful Use program and analyze its implications for nurses, nursing, national health policy, patient outcomes, and population health associated with the collection and use of Meaningful Use core criteria. It covers an overview of the Meaningful Use program, the implications...
Time management is an interesting topic that has been actively discussed over the last few years. It is necessary to mention that the interest in this concept has been increasing because employers have realized that it is an essential skill that needs to be mastered because it helps to increase...
Summary In the article, Social smoking among young adults: Investigation of Intentions and Attempts to Quit, Song and Ling (2011) discuss social smoking among young adults. According to the article, social smoking, which is common among young people, is mostly confined to social events such as parties when teenagers who...
The basic principles of epidemiology and demography are generally associated with the issues of epidemic spread, development and defense. (Parker, 2008) Thus, the basic principles of this connection are mainly focused on the matters of the pandemics, the social origins of epidemics, and ways to arrange the society, for taking...
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that occurs due to the inability of the body to regulate the level of glucose in the blood. Depending on the cause, there are two types of diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes mellitus occurs due to the...
Introduction Cancer in general is a disease caused by genes that have mutated or adapted in a different way that was intended. When the genes that control the reproduction and division of cells become damaged, cell replication and division takes place at an uncontrollable rate. Growths begin to develop in...
Introduction The choice of the research design is extremely important. Before getting down to conducting a research, it is important to review the information about possible research designs and state which one is the most appropriate for a particular case. All the problems which exist in the society are considered...
Abstract Disease management plays a central role in the improvement of nursing outcomes in healthcare systems. The integrated approach of disease management is effective in the management of chronic diseases among patients. The course has contributed significantly to the achievement of my professional and personal goals because it provided insights,...
Abstract African Americans introduce the most severe and crucial HIV burden than any other race and ethnic group represented in the USA. The problem is aggravated by the fact that the number of newly infected African American females, as well as those diagnosed AIDS-related diseases, are growing rapidly. Although the...
The animal brain contributes immensely to the normal functioning of an individual. Any impairment with its normal actions lead to drop of the expected goals due to halt of conductions of nerve impulses involved in the management of the organism system. The body coordination in an organism are carried out...
The number of incarcerated teenage girls is rapidly increasing. Research has shown that one out of every ten incarcerated girls is pregnant (Nichols, 2014). Due to the poor parental care offered to incarcerated women and girls, their pregnancy outcomes are significantly affected. According to the poster, the rate of miscarriages...
The nursing profession is an ever-changing profession that has a responsibility of responding to complex and many different issues concerning protecting a patient by ensuring they are safe, human rights, as well as maintaining their dignity. Professional nurses should work as advocates of the patients without regard of the setting...
Healthcare organizations adopt patient portals to provide patients with seamless access to medical information. Portals offer several benefits for both patients and healthcare providers. First of all, portals promote patient education and knowledge crucial for the effective management of chronic conditions. Since many patients consider technology and online content as...
Children in rich countries Rich countries are also facing the wrath of poverty, economic development as well as welfare spending. Although the issue has been deemed secondary it might explode once the problem of economy has been addressed. Denmark and Finland are two countries with high children poverty index standing...
The family A family is a group of people related by marriage, blood, and adoption. As a result, they have strong bonds with each other. The family has a vital role to provide a sense of belonging to its members (Bianchi, Casper & King, 2005). A family’s major role is...
The article Development of a Proactive Care Program (U-CARE) to Preserve Physical Functioning of Frail Older People in Primary Care (U-CARE) focuses on primary care for older patients and brings problems relating to care provision for the elderly under the spotlight. The authors aim to enhance the ways in which...
Introduction Medical care systems are formed in order to meet the medical or health requirements of specific individuals. There are many different medical care systems within the globe. In some nations, the medical care systems have been established and are not yet planned, while in others appropriate plans have been...
Psychosocial disorders are a group of disorders characterized by mood and behavioral derangements. The exact etiology of psychosocial disorders is not known. However, it is thought that they are caused by or influenced by life processes (Carlson, 2010). Maladjusted cognitive processes are also thought to play a part in causation...
Introduction Globally, health care systems have changed to provide quality care to patients but conversely, nurses have had increased workloads and responsibilities all together. Today, nurses have to contend with the fact that patients have an increased acuity and are more complex with regard to their health conditions. Due to...
Introduction Most people start complaining about distress and pain when getting older. Trying to recover their health, the elderly consult different doctors and take various pharmaceuticals. Very often they forget the number of the pills they have already taken or decide to take some more if the discomfort does not...
Introduction This exemplar focuses on analyzing reproductive diseases and disorders and on determining the benefits of using assisted reproductive technology like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and preimplantation genetic screening or diagnosis (PGS/PGD). The particular case that is discussed in this exemplar is associated with a reproductive disorder known as recurrent...
Introduction Family assessment is inevitable for nurses practicing family nursing. Therefore, it is important for such nurses to be well equipped with the right knowledge and skills about different approaches that can be used in family assessment. In this study, we shall focus on Doane and Varcoe’s approach to relational...
What is Schizophrenia? People with schizophrenia tend to hear funny voices that do not even exist. Schizophrenia is, therefore “a chronic and disabling brain condition that affects many people” (Birchwood, Spencer, & McGovern, 2000, p. 93). The affected patients believe strongly that other people are manipulating or controlling their minds....
Health Promotion Game Depression diagnosed mainly among youths and children has facilitated this game (Gabe, 2004). The game applies to teenagers and young adults in schools and the classroom setting or as part of fun games that involve technologically advanced mechanisms specifically the computer (Swanton, Collin, Burns & Sorensen, 2007)....
Reflection on ethical and legal issues The use of health information technology (HIT) in health care organizations has transformed patients’ care in many positive ways. Nurses use HIT to provide quality care to patients through proper interpretation and evaluation of patients’ data (Croll, 2010; Withrow, 2010). However, the use of...
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a degenerative disease characterized by a sharp decline in intellectual ability. It is one of the most common reasons for the development of dementia in elderly and senile persons. The prevalence of this disease is steadily increasing with age. According to global trends, in the next...
Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to explore elements of patient’s learning needs using the case of Barbara Lund, a 36-year-old woman recovering from a recent surgical resection of a malignant thoracic spinal cord tumor. Two methods of assessing the patient’s learning needs Different methods of determining Lund’s learning...
Introduction The meaning of the community and the collective way of thinking has been revisited by the health care service providers and professionals over the last decade to find new approaches to healing. Orientation towards the community is nursing, and health care is a way of studying and treating individuals...
Introduction Lead poisoning is a major problem affecting large numbers of toddlers in the country. The teaching plan aims to provide information to the parents regarding this health problem, which can potentially affect toddlers in their families. It includes sections such as the significance of the topic and resources available...
Disease Overview Schizophrenia is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States and the world at large. An individual suffering from this condition usually exhibits abnormal social behaviors. Additionally, such an individual will find it difficult to differentiate between reality and hallucination. As such, common symptoms of...
Introduction Caregivers should “respect the cultural diversity of their patients” (Mueller, 2010, p. 198). This practice will encourage them to offer quality support to their patients. The Spirituality Assessment Tool (SAT) can produce the best relationships between nurses and patients. Nurses should be aware of their patients’ religious beliefs. Caregivers...
The bio-psycho-social model (BPS) was proposed by Engel (1977) in response to the crisis that, according to the author plagued the medical society as a result of “adherence to a model of disease no longer adequate for the scientific tasks and social responsibilities” (p. 129). This outdated biomedical model was...
The difference in pathophysiology between contact dermatitis and atopic eczema Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction on the skin that is acute and triggered by contact with an irritant or a substance that is allergen-producing. It is neither life-threatening nor contagious. The common parts affected by this disease are those...
Introduction In the current world, global health is the utmost disaster so far according to the study done. The study shows that the new skills brought by science and medicine have failed to attain the mass of the global population. Although outstanding enhancements have been prepared in health conditions globally...
Introduction More and more are being discovered about diseases that have been a nightmare to scientists, but researchers are yet to discover vaccines for some diseases. Cures for some diseases have also remained equally elusive. “HIV, an acronym for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and AIDS, which stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency...
Introduction Globally, nursing education is distinct among the nations. The nursing education of Poland is obviously different from that of Sri Lanka. This essay chooses the two nations because of their variations in economic development, educational growth, nursing management systems, and historical backgrounds. In presumption, the nursing education systems of...
The current public health crisis associated with the global pandemic of COVID-19 imposes significant ethical considerations related to justice and equality for the patients. The rising scale of the pandemic causes problems with resource allocation when providing health care to the continuously increasing number of patients impacted by the coronavirus....
Introduction According to the trait theory, people exhibit different personalities depending on the nature of upbringing, social environment and genetic predisposition. Individuals who possess a strong personality in life exhibit confidence and a resilient self esteem which enables them to overcome bad influence and wrong judgment. The trait theory therefore...
Introduction HIV has been a topic discussed in the closet, especially in the early 90s. With the evolution of technology and science, HIV has become a disease like any other but only requires serious medical attention. Women living with HIV from the African American community ultimately disregard the HIV medication...
Introduction At the beginning of the twentieth century, one of the most feared and dangerous diseases in most countries was poliomyelitis. Every year, it used to paralyze thousands of children temporarily or even permanently, and a significant number of them died (“History of Polio,” n.d.). The purpose of this paper...
Introduction Healthcare is doubtlessly one of the most crucial systems in the mechanism of a state. Being the recognition of the state authorities of one of the citizens’ basic human rights, i.e., the right to obtain free services for the health related concerns, this is an integral part of the...
Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory disorder of the alimentary tract. It can affect almost all parts of the gastrointestinal tract. However, the ileum tends to be more affected than other parts of the alimentary tract. It is characterized by lesions affecting the entire thickness of the intestinal wall. The lesions...
Introduction Nursing is one of the essential healthcare careers that offer a wide variety of services to patients who are in need. This speciality has grown from the traditional support role for other health practitioners to one that is universally respected. This growth has also led to improvement in training...
Work Setting Associated with Burnout I have encountered numerous problems as a caregiver. Our health institution provides a wide range of medical services to many patients. The number of physicians and nurses in this organization is very small. This gap explains why the caregivers cannot support the health needs of...
Though the use of physical restraints in acute and intensive care units is predetermined with the objective factors and working necessity, the complications resulting from the implementation of the method question its effectiveness and appropriateness. The issue of using physical restraints in health care institutions is a rather debatable topic,...
Plot Prominence Portraying the professional and personal life of midwives, Call the midwife shed a lot of light on the significance of an APRN’s role in the hospital setting, as well as the effect that a nurse has on the wellbeing of the patient Particularly, the fourth episode of the...
Health indicators are important tools used to understand the health status of any population. Health indicators mainly help in understanding the trends of population health through monitoring and surveillance. Subsequently, information obtained from these indicators is imperative for planning resources, targeting populations and prioritizing health care needs. One common indicator...
The artistic compositions can influence more than we can imagine. The individuals subject to art therapies indicate their arousal in both physical and mental levels. Considering the mentioned, music and art therapy are not simply for pleasure, but they can also bring a remedy for patients who went through trauma...
As a natural act of feeding newborn and young children with the mother’s milk from her breast, breastfeeding is practiced worldwide. At the same time, in the present day, with the development of technologies, it has become optional. It goes without saying that breastfeeding has multiple obvious advantages, however, there...
There is a significant number of severe diseases that are recognized and respected by all people. It is hard to disagree that no one will claim that, for example, pneumonia, herpes, and asthma are not illnesses but just a way to get attention. However, some diseases are still believed to...
Incivility means unacceptable and rude behavior within a workplace which results in psychological distress and becomes an obstacle for good work. It is a serious issue in the healthcare sphere affecting both the doctors’ welfare and the quality of provided services. It may seem strange that in such a profession,...
Mr. P’s case is an exceedingly difficult situation that needs superior nursing skills and knowledge. As a nurse, I will develop an instrument for assessing Mr. P and his family’s knowledge of congestive heart failure (American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 2010, p. 57). Together with the patient and family members,...
Introduction Debate concerning the education standards necessary to enroll into the nursing practice in the United States has been going on for several decades now among all stakeholders, in particular the nurses and the legislators. The idea of having at least two thirds of the nursing workforce enroll for a...
Introduction Case management is a joint process that involves case management nurses working collaboratively with communities, and a vast array of medical and non-medical experts. Case managers promote quality health care both in hospitals and in communities. Occasionally, case managers work closely with community-based agents to deliver care services to...
The purpose of the research This study purposed to address the challenges facing older diabetic patients living in rural settings by using their narratives to illuminate their lived experiences and perceptions as they relate to the self-management of insulin-dependent diabetes (George & Thomas, 2010) The research question The implied research...
Common Health Traditions Based on my Cultural Heritage Nigerians prefer taking healthy food, particularly vegetables. Food is grown naturally and has to be served hygienically because the handshake is a common greeting method. Nigerians believe in sex after marriage and not before. This makes the elderly be against boy-girl relationships....
Introduction: The Identification and Significance of the Health Issues The sphere of contemporary medicine faces the problem obesity as a troublesome trend that proceeds to embrace the global citizens. The issue of overweight pertains to the so-called “American lifestyle”, which signifies fast food consummation as a payoff of the fleeting...
A case-control study compares the infected individuals to healthy persons. It helps determine the frequency of exposure to a risk factor for the two categories and distinguishes the relationship between the disease and the main cause. It is strictly observational because there is no attempt by an investigator to influence...
Introduction Exaggeration is when a product mimics as if it has benefits, while in reality, they are not present. While exaggeration may result from an unintentional misinterpretation of research results, some entities intentionally manipulate information to attract customers or attain financial support. Exaggeration can be considered a form of deception...
The causes of aging have been studied and debated about by various experts for centuries. There multiple views and ideas about the reasons of aging and the factors that make humans mortal. The genetic causes of death from aging today are multiple. Among them there are such factors as the...
Introduction Medical error reporting is an important component of enhancing patient safety in hospitals. Efficient and reliable systems track, identify and report medical errors that compromise the safety of patients. Many medical practitioners fail to report medical errors or conceal certain errors because of the legal implications of reporting. Studies...
The study by Mastal, Joshi, and Schulke (2007) reports that chief nursing officers (CNOs) need to be provided with an opportunity not only to play a key leadership role in closing the knowledge gaps and reshaping values about quality and patient safety in the boardroom, but also to apply leadership...
Nursing’s Metaparadigm Person, environment, health, and nursing practice, all these concepts of nursing’s metaparadigm are equally significant to my nursing practice and philosophy of nursing. A person is the receiver of nursing care and thus, is the primary focus of attention for my nursing practice and philosophy (McEwen & Wills,...
Introduction In this particular case, S.H. suffers from a number of different symptoms, including insomnia, night sweats, mood swings, and hypertension. For this reason, the initial goals of therapy would be the reduction of such symptoms and stress that is connected with sleep disorders. Moreover, the improvement of function during...
Nowadays, being ethical is highly important in the multicultural environment, as people tend to have different opinions regarding similar issues. At the same time, the countries are interested in cooperation, and international trade is gaining its popularity. The phenomenon of globalization has driven the need to develop a universal approach...
Introduction Coronary artery disease affects the heart. The aorta is the main supplier of blood in the body. It branches into two main blood vessels. Coronary artery disease affects the arteries whereby plaque or fats are deposited on its walls. Plaque on the walls of the arteries restricts the flow...
Introduction Although nursing is a field of science, effective application of evidence-based interventions in nursing requires artistic skills and knowledge. Fundamentally, nurses apply scientific skills and knowledge in an artistic manner to enhance the safety and efficacy of their actions in a nursing environment. In this view, nursing theories that...
Wilmore (2008) describes exercise physiology as the study of how the human body structure and function are altered by exposure to acute and chronic bouts of exercise. Clinically, exercise physiology refers to the study of how the body reacts to physical stress. The study also encompasses scientific fitness, involves fitness...
Pathophysiology of acute prostatitis Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate organ and the surrounding tissues. Urologists believe that 60-80% of men are affected by chronic prostatitis. Several physiological factors lead to the development of prostatitis in men. The prostatic bacterial factor (PAF) is the main biomarker in chronic prostatitis....
Introduction Historically, nurse practitioners practiced under the direction or orders of the physicians, and without a specific order, their practice was usually limited to traditional nursing roles. Nurse practitioner’s practice has evolved significantly, and legal authority to practice has expanded over time as well. Nurse practitioner’s role continue to expand...
