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Occupational therapy is a profession in medicine that is concerned with the promotion of health and the well-being of individuals with various limitations in life such as physical impairments. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, occupational therapy can be defined as making use of work, self-care, and other activities...
Introduction Like any science, nursing is based on a set of paradigms and theories that validate and guide the research efforts undertaken within the nursing field and practice implications for better patient outcomes. Scientific Paradigms of Nursing Science Nursing is an emerging science that evolves according to the theoretical and...
Introduction Background of the Study The lymphatic system is part of the cardiovascular transport system which aids in fat digestion and its transport into the liver and other storage sites in the body. In addition, the lymphatic system supports other body immune functions. It is also involved in the transport...
Introduction The theoretical and conceptual work of nursing development activities through various clinical practices have left many role models for us in the nursing and patient care community. This research paper presents the development of Orem’s Self-care Nursing Model (OSCNM) which is widely used today as the accomplishment of Dorothea...
Introduction Mental health is crucial for the overall well-being of an individual. Stress-related disorders contribute negatively to people’s health outcomes, and therefore, early diagnosis of psychiatric disorders and the initiation of proper treatment plans are critical. One of the most common stress and trauma-related conditions is Post-Traumatic-Stress-Disorder, commonly abbreviated as...
Introduction Evidence-based nursing, which combines research data with clinical expertise, is essential for improving patient outcomes. The issue of non-compliance with VTE prophylaxis negatively affects the quality of care and requires adequate research evidence. The purpose of the following work is to discuss two articles representing different types of evidence,...
There is a growing research interest in the Health aspects of Nutrition. Methods of alleviating the diseases or potentially life-threatening conditions without any side effects could be possible with Nutrition. The present description is concerned with evaluating the validity and reliability of Nutrition research with reference to colorectal cancer. This...
Introduction The health care system of the United States of America is considered to be one of the most effective around the world, but this system also has its drawbacks and problems that serve as obstacles on the way of its development. First of all, the health care system is...
Introduction The management of the healthcare sector requires using not only adequate leadership practices and approaches to monitoring employee performance but also appropriate funding for innovation and industry development. In the work process, medical specialists of various fields, including physicians and nurses, face various problems and issues that need to...
Over time, people have faced difficulties as they try to comprehend the symptoms of psychological disorders. Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder that impairs an individual’s thinking, understanding, and behavior, leading to delusions and hallucinations (Boerrigter et al.). If not treated earlier, it can lead to lifelong disability. Besides, the...
Introduction Spirituality describes a relationship with God (Spirituality Information, 2010). It is the inward spirit away above or greater oneself. The greater power and Spirit is God (Live strong, 2009) Spiritual needs Assessment Organizations need to describe spiritual content and capacity for her assessment and the individual requirements taking the...
Introduction Burnout syndrome is a problem commonly seen at various healthcare facilities among medical workers. The article by Lahana et al. addresses the manifestation of this phenomenon among nurses working in social welfare centers for mentally challenged persons in Greece. The study’s purpose was to examine the syndrome and identify...
Introduction One of the recent and the most successful achievements by the current President of the United States, Barack Obama, is his improvements of the health care system. Mr. President promised to take a number of actions to provide the Americans with appropriate health care, and he kept his promise....
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is among the leading causes of death globally and is estimated to be the fourth leading cause of morbidity and mortality in 2030. Even though the obstruction of airways characterizes COPD, it is linked to metabolic disorders, which include obesity, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, and...
Introduction Diabetes mellitus{DM} is broadly divided into two categories, the type I and type II diabetes and they are all categorized based on the levels of blood sugar found in the body. About 24 million people in the US are suffering from diabetes and unfortunately it’s estimated that about one-third...
Healthcare is one of the biggest pillars of a stable society, and its improvement and optimization are crucial to human development. One of the aspects of healthcare is the use of IT technologies to innovate and broaden the available methods of practice and their success. When talking about Healthcare IT,...
Introduction In accordance to my medical experience, health maintenance is necessary for any individual, and most importantly, to persons suffering from chronic conditions. This is because of several unpleasant conditions that persons disregarding health maintenance, can possibly face. A common example in my line of expertise is metastatic breast cancer,...
Introduction Healthcare professionals especially those in the nursing field, apply different types of models in order to execute their roles professionally. These models are beneficial to patients and help to promote code of ethics and patient safety. Thus, a nursing model is a conceptual framework connecting particulars and phenomena, which...
Purpose of the Study The study sought to “determine the effect of music therapy on depression and physiological parameters in elderly people who were living in a nursing home” (Gök Ugur et al., 2017, p. 1280). Music therapy has been shown to have positive effects among people, and thus the...
Introduction Containing costs and improving healthcare capture the very essence of healthcare operational principles. The paper shall look at five arguments that support the latter statement with particular emphasis on recent researches and surveys. Whether managed care is containing costs and improving access to quality healthcareIt maximizes profitability It is...
Numerous changes and technological advances are being continually introduced to the medical field worldwide. These improvements or new developments help modern medicine to progress and provide high quality patient outcomes. However, every implementation needs to be adequately analyzed and assessed. This change proposal will describe e-prescribing technology, its patient safety...
Introduction The medical field has made significant advances over the years which have resulted in the provision of detailed information about the human body and how it works. Through various research efforts, medical and biological experts have successfully studied various human organs to present a conclusive argument on how each...
Introduction Diabetes which is medically referred to as diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that occurs due to the lack of production or action of insulin in the body. Insulin is a hormone that enables blood sugar in form of glucose to generate energy in the body. It is a...
It is impossible to underestimate the role of a healthcare practitioner in the process of establishing the quality standards of provided medical services. However, it is not limited to caregiving and implies a range of other tasks that are equally important for a positive outcome. The present-day world dictates conditions...
Brittany Maynard was a terminally ill patient who decided to end her own life by taking a lethal dose of prescribed medication. On November 1, 2014, Mrs. Maynard dissolved 100 capsules of a sedative in a glass of water and drank it around her friends and relatives (White, 2014). She...
STAR Situation Luciana Gonzalez – 32-year-old female patient – Hispanic. Came in for comprehensive health assessment for new employment insurance. Background The patient requires a comprehensive physical. Height: 5’4 Weight: 185lb BMI 31.8. No known allergies. Family history – no known diseases. Social history – Works a stable job. Denies...
Introduction There is a need to guarantee safety to the users of medical products. To achieve this the manufacturing processes must be free from any viable microorganisms be it bacterias, fungi or other moulds. These problems have been reduced through the establishment of a Central Decontamination Unit (CDUs) which provides...
Young athletes’ concussion knowledge and belief descriptives table: For my first search, I used the word “concussion.” On the Advanced Search page, I limited the search to peer-reviewed articles in English published in the last three years, for which full text is available. I chose this article because I found...
Health delivery methodology is changing with the rise of innovation and technology. First of all, care is becoming more diversified as monitoring, treatment, and prevention are divided into multiple processes with a specific sequence of interventions. Besides, a customer-centric approach is a fundamental assistance model to meet the needs of...
Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system. Since lymphoid tissue is present in the spleen and digestive tract, it can also strike the digestive system. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is dangerous because it targets white blood cells. These cells are present in lymph nodes all over...
Introduction Obesity can be defined in simple terms as having too much fat than the amount required by the body and it occurs when you consume more calories than is required by the body. This imbalance between the calories getting in and out of the body may be a result...
In this day and age, skinny jeans seem to be one of the most popular clothing items among young people. Nevertheless, since this fashion is relatively modern, there is not enough research on the impact that it has on the human body. Researchers and medical professionals, however, do not recommend...
Infant healthcare has always been one of the most extensive fields of scholarly research, as professionals are eager to define all the possible predispositions for all the possible health conditions as early as possible. However, one of the fascinating aspects of research concerns the investigation of genetic disease development, as...
Sharp Healthcare Sharp Healthcare in San Diego has not afforded the opportunity to acquire financial capital through equity markets since it is not a profit making hospital. As a result of this it enjoys the advantage of accessing tax-exempt debt markets. Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code permits...
Introduction Chronic kidney disease is one of the most burning issues of the modern society, and the program to fight its occurrences and eliminate the disease as such is vital. Such a program is especially important today when the incidence of the chronic kidney disease is on the dramatic rise...
Introduction Coronavirus disease (2019) is an illness triggered by a brand new virus that can infect an individual in case he or she inhales the droplets of coughing, sneezing, or particles generated by breathing. Another way of becoming infected is touching a contaminated surface and then touching oneself (especially, eyes...
Reaching Out a Solution In the course of a high-school athletic event, a person experienced a cardiac arrest. As time was essential, the coach of the home team rushed to the medical office to bring an automatic emergency defibrillator (AED). Nevertheless, the appliance was not at the expected location, which...
Public health is among the areas of concern for governments across the globe. Early prevention is rather inexpensive and may lead to the avoidance of grievous and expensive health problems. Government accountabilities for public health transcend past voluntary endeavors and services to encompass other authorities such as quarantine, compulsory immunization,...
The introduction of computerized equipment in an operating room marked a fundamental milestone in the field of medicine. This has greatly improved the care and safety given to patients during the operation process; it also improves on management and efficiency of operating surgeons. A computerized operation room reduces time lost...
Introduction The world would not have been as safe and immune to numerous diseases if pandemics did not occur in the past. Although major historical virus outbreaks fastened the development and resulted in the advanced modern healthcare and medicine systems, many people continue to suffer from well-known illnesses. The World...
Anorexia Nervosa Anorexia nervosa is an extremely serious eating disorder characterized by a distorted weight perception and a strong fear of gaining it. Medics note that “people with anorexia have abnormally low body weight and always control it and their shape” (“Anorexia nervosa,” 2018, para. 1). To achieve that, such...
Introduction The problem of cancerous tumors has affected civilizations across geographical localities for generations now. Women, mostly due to their physiological nature, have been on the receiving end, and many have succumbed to the cancerous tumors. According to figures adapted from the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the...
Abstract In general, the ICD may be defined as the standard diagnostic tool used internationally for health management, epidemiology, and clinical purposes. Designed, maintained, and published by the World Health Organization (WHO), the ICD-10 maps various health conditions to their corresponding generic categories with relation to specific variations through the...
Introduction and overview Non profit organizations are often started to address various challenges faced by the society. In most cases the organizations are usually at grass roots level and with no formal structures. However, such small groups at times develop into large organizations responsive to the needs of thousands of...
Introduction To begin with, it should be stated that cardio vascular accidents, which are usually called strokes is regarded to be rather dangerous pathology, which may cause irreversible consequences, and even death. The fact, that there are several types of cardio vascular make it difficult to diagnose and treat. The...
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a dangerous disease affecting people worldwide irrespective of gender and place. It is a state of the body when it does not produce sufficient insulin and shows high level of glucose in the body. This paper presents various facts on diabetes mellitus. The clinical manifestations, subjective...
My name is Roberto B[LAST NAME], and my credentials include [CURRENT EDUCATION LEVEL]. I have chosen to pursue the Executive Leadership Nurse specialty track of this Master of Science in Nursing program. I believe that this particular path will allow me to contribute to the field of nursing and advocate...
Women undergoing breast reconstruction experience pain after the surgical process (Consentino, 2009). Several preventive measures have been tried to remedy this situation. Stress and depression are other symptoms related to the diagnosis and treatment of the medical complication. Strategies to help women cope with such plastic surgery issues are therefore...
Clinical depression mainly refers to the mental disorder which affects an individual’s feelings and thoughts, causing a negative shift in daily activities. While it can occur to any individual regardless of age, it can compound its effect on older adults. The failure to detect some of the symptoms associated with...
Alzheimer’s disease is a dangerous condition of the brain most common among older people. Scientists note that the disease is the third leading cause of death in the United States after cardiovascular disease and cancer (Bredesen et al., 2016). The treatment is usually aimed at alleviating the symptoms, as nowadays,...
Introduction Developmental issues are a sphere of concern for parents and medical specialists. Everyone may want their children to follow the average growth pattern, but certain obstacles may prevent it from happening. A standard measurement procedure may reveal concerning details about a child’s development, and both sides need to cooperate...
Introduction Despite healthcare reforms and the introduction of methods to optimize the medical industry, individual aspects deserve particular attention due to the inability of stakeholders to address specific challenges. The high cost of specialty drugs is one of such barriers, which makes it impossible for many people to undergo a...
The question of confidentiality in nursing is considered to be one of the most controversial and open-to-discussion points. In our case, a nurse, Hathaway, promised to maintain patient’s confidentiality to gain necessary trust and clarifications; however, with some period, patient’s problem is regarded as a disease the outcomes of which...
What is the Single Most Important Action That You Can Take to Prevent Developing an Infectious Disease? Why? The main preventive methods of diseases I consider are a healthy lifestyle and hygiene. In this way, immunity is strengthened, and the possibility of stress is reduced. Moreover, compliance with hygiene rules...
Introduction Over the past two decades, the healthcare system especially in the United States has seen a significant increase in healthcare costs. As a result, the issue has raised an alarm for health care reform before healthcare costs become unsustainable. Building strategies for reform will lower health care costs and...
Introduction Psychotropic drugs are responsible for treating disorders related to psychiatric. Examples of these drugs are antipsychotics, antidepressants and stimulants, which for the past two decades have been on the rise. The authenticity of psychotropic drugs is that the treatment moderates cognitive, emotional and behavioral symptoms, though this is not...
Introduction Nursing is a stressful profession by its nature and also one where nearly every decision can be vital. As a result, conflicts frequently arise in it, with nurses possibly confronting their colleagues, managers, or patients. If not resolved, these conflicts can cause substantial damage to the organization and the...
Introduction Health care of the citizen is a major concern of every developed country. Hence researchers and policy makers need to focus on implementing new policies in the field of health which would assist the public to live a healthier life now and in the future. Though health care system...
Stroke is a severe pathology of the brain, which is caused by the violation of the blood supply and is fraught with dangerous implications for both the nervous system and the sensory system. The manifestations of impairments in patients with stroke may vary depending on the severity of the brain...
Case Description Presenting Condition History Patient X is a 62-year-old member of the senior citizens working on a Dairy Farm. While eating his supper, he experienced sudden onset speech slurring, developed facial droop on his right hand, which subsequently developed weakness in the left side of the lower and upper...
Senescence is different from one individual to another and various factors are deemed to influence the process, among them being environmental factors, as indicated by Zastrow et al. (2019). The case of Francine suggests that alcoholic drinking, a lack of connection with family and friends due to her sexual orientation,...
Introduction Modern world is quick, rush and depressive and people cannot always follow it. The main organ in people’s organism, which suffer from such style of life, is a heart. People’s heart is in the highest danger then other organs, because of different stresses and constant pressure, and specialists from...
Nutrition and Oral Hydration: Resuming Postoperative Diet The first diet doctors usually prescribe after an operation is a clear liquid diet. It is fat-free and based on water and juices. A soft diet corresponds to the next stage in recovery and contains limited solid foods. Eventually, a patient can gradually...
Abstract Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a movement disorder that presents with sudden, involuntary contractions of muscles connected to the seventh cranial nerve (facial nerve). It typically takes the form of twitching that progressively expands from the lower eyelid to other ipsilateral facial muscles. The primary form of HFS (pHFS) is...
Rapid and complex changes in healthcare financing might have a negative impact on nursing practice and health outcomes. Healthcare financing includes taxation, government funding, insurance, voluntary aid, and donations (RAND, 2020). Since the nurses are responsible for regular documentation of daily, weekly, and annual productivity results, reoccurring changes in the...
What is the health problem? LGBT people are at higher risk of suicide, anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders (Cigna, 2017). LGBT people are 2 to 3 times more likely to attempt suicide (HealthyPeople.gov., 2020). Depression and anxiety are often the result of fearing of coming out and social discrimination...
Healthcare ethics is a set of basic principles and values that are applied when making decisions about medical procedures. These ideas include such bioethics notions as autonomy, justice, beneficence, and nonmaleficence. These important factors should be taken into consideration to make recommendations and decide on the best course of action....
Significance and Background Healthcare Problem Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is linked to illness or potential tissue damage. Acute pain occurs in response to inflammatory responses, thermal, chemical, or mechanical impetus, surgical procedures, or physical injury and often subsides within a few days or weeks. Conversely, chronic pain persists...
The question of leadership is one of the most urgent issues in current nursing care as there is a burning need for effective leaders to organize properly the professional and personal lives of society (Murray, 2004). In this paper, the article by Eric Harris and Kristen Maceli (2010) about health...
Introduction Positive changes in the global demographic situation became the reason for particular concern about cultural issues in medicine. Many countries are becoming more multicultural, physicians are increasingly accepting patients from different sociocultural backgrounds, and consequently, health leaders are responsible for being culturally competent. Becoming multi-ethnic, the population expects an...
Abstract This paper concerns radiation safety at an organization that operates hazardous equipment, causing potential health issues for the employees. The exposure rates to which they are subjected will be determined for the test equipment and repair and the radar facilities using the applicable formulas. For the former, a comparison...
“Burnout-related effects of emotional labor and work-related stressors among psychiatric nurses in Japan” (2017) The first article to be analyzed is Burnout-related effects of emotional labor and work-related stressors among psychiatric nurses in Japan by Sakagami, A., Aijo, R., Nguyen, H. T. T., Katayama, M., Nagata, K., & Kitaoka, K....
In the current paper, health maintenance plans for different developmental stages within the primary care practice will be proposed. The stages of life include the following: toddlers, school-age children and adolescents, young adults and middle-aged adults, and older adults. Suggested plans will be assessed, developed, and recommended according to evidence-based...
Accountability entails measures and procedures that are taken to ensure justification and assumption of responsibilities for various actions in an organization. In other words, it means that an individual is ready to assume responsibility as a result of any negative impacts or due to errors of commission or omissions with...
There has been emphasis on power in the past. A number of questions have been aired some of which are: what it is, how to obtain it, how to make use of it, and finally how not to drop it. The distress for power is as a consequence of nurses,...
Ageism is a highly prevalent worldwide issue that affects both younger and older people. For that reason, The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a broad campaign aimed at combating this problem with the primary goal of providing equal opportunities to the population across the world. WHO defines ageism as discriminative...
Introduction Recent developments in the social sciences of the 20th and 21st centuries started attracting public attention to a variety of issues that used to be ignored. One of such problems is ageism or the discrimination of people based on their age. This essay will address such topics as the...
It goes without saying that the expediency of life-sustaining treatment for terminally ill patients currently raises multiple ethical questions. According to recent studies, the majority of Western clinicians regard the withholding of life support as acceptable under specific conditions (Phua, et al., 2015). However, regardless of “the influential development of...
Australian Historical Context: Health and Wellbeing of Indigenous Australians The Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal are believed to be the natives of Australia. Historians and archeologists have indicated that such indigenous people have lived in this country for over 65 thousand years (Fisher et al., 2019). These people engage in...
Description of the Jean Watson Theory Human Caring Philosophy This section will focus on Jean Watson Theory, best described as a theory of human caring due to her contribution to physicians’ role in the healthcare hierarchy (Black, 2019, p 203). This philosophy is based on human-to-human relations as applied by...
Communication of nurses with patients is one of the most significant parts of their work since the emotional and mental state of a person is no less important than physical health. Communication between the nurse and the patient’s family is equally important because the anxiety of family members affects their...
Introduction This study seeks to answer question relating to a pilot research study done in two health centers in Connecticut to determine the effect of dance and movement on the quality of life for 32 breast cancer survivors. It was undertaken in a period of 12 weeks. Data Collection Method...
One of the most challenging situations in nursing practice is the necessity to provide ethical assistance and care for patients under the do-not-resuscitate order (DNR) and the members of their families. As it is presented in the case study, there can be misunderstandings regarding the DNR status of the patient...
The topic of maternal and fetal rights is one of the most complicated ones in terms of ethics. Numerous dilemmas in this area are associated with the fact that the decisions of a mother impact the fetus, who is considered to have rights as well (Cosgrove & Vaswani, 2020). From...
Compared with the majority group in a given population, migrants and their descendants have an increased chance of experiencing mental disorders. Most refugees and asylum-seekers face serious obstacles, such as a lack of prospects, poverty, and discrimination, in accessing comprehensive health services, including mental health ones. Therefore, immigrants need assistance...
Introduction Technological innovations have opened an uncharted world of possibilities for healthcare practitioners in terms of managing patient-specific needs, securing patients’ personal data, and leading to interdisciplinary collaboration in the healthcare setting (Zimlich, 2016). Telemedicine is one of these innovative technologies; offering a method of addressing patients’ needs remotely, Telemedicine...
Planning for end-of-life care involves important and sensitive decisions, which mindful persons have to make, especially when approaching the life expectancy age. As a senior citizen aged 65 years, I would adopt an advanced plan of care in the preparation of the health complications coming with old age. Bartley et...
Introduction To deliver their services effectively, treatment centers need to focus on the implementation of evidence-based practices or the best practices determined in the area of treating addiction. Banyan Detox Boca Raton, Florida, is one of the nationwide Banyan Treatment Centers that specialize in treating addiction (Banyan Treatment Centers, 2020)....
Introduction Every professional nurse has to work according to specific rules and approaches that allow them to deliver high-quality care to patients and develop effective treatment programs. Therefore, starting from the nursing school, specialists have to get acquainted with certain nursing values, beliefs, and ethics and learn to implement them...
For this assignment, I have watched a TED Talk video in which Wendy Troxel explains the impact of the lack of sleep on teenagers. The author argues that the role of sleep is significantly underrated, which leads to many issues with health, both physical and mental (Troxel, 2016). I agree...
Introduction Primary care is one of the cornerstones of nursing since it provides general support to target audiences and offers the needed help to the community. In the seminar in question, the concept of primary care in the context of innovative technology and especially digital applications has been reviewed. By...
This project is going to use the STEADI tool kit as a primary tool for preventing cases of falls in geriatric patients, aged 65+ years old. The tool kit consists of three core elements: screening; assessing; intervening. On the screening stage, a healthcare practitioner is provided with algorithms for fall...
Nowadays, the healthcare system faces many challenges, and growing expenditures is one of the topical issues. Indeed, it is important to optimize the cost of the services while maintaining the required quality. Nevertheless, today’s hospital organization remains highly complex, making it difficult to reach the desired level of cost-efficiency. The...
Introduction Both the Pyxis and Omnicell are products that are used to automate operations in a hospital. The handling of and management of medication has undergone a lot of transformations that are geared towards reducing costs and making medical services to be more effective and efficient. The use of automated...
The global community faces problems every day. Some problems are related to the economical situation in the world whereas others are aimed at developing methods of treatment of global health problems. In this respect, there are different approaches to the same problems and, in this case, the global community should...
Escalating health care expenses have become a prevailing problem for people over the years to an extent that before someone undertakes a major decision on financial arrangements; he/she has to prioritize health care costs. For instance, when getting a job or transferring to a new one, many first consider whether...
Alcohol abuse is an urgent problem for many modern people, as it is the most affordable way of intoxication. Statistics informs that excessive use of the substance is the reason for “95,000 deaths and 2.8 million years of potential life lost each year in the United States” (Alcohol facts and...
Introduction This study was conducted with the view to examine the effects of seclusion on mentally ill patients. Despite the fact that giving the patients medicines was vital to the effectiveness of seclusion, psychological and biological factors influenced a huge number of patients’ variations in drug absorption and metabolism. Therefore,...
Community-based healthcare delivery has recently become the most popular approach among American medical institutions because it is crucial for the prevention of diseases, improvement of sanitary conditions, and successful recovery. It is usually mentioned with regard to low-income people who cannot afford insurance. Nurses are supposed to play an important...
Reflection In the dynamic society, it is vital for nurses to understand the occurring changes and the heritage of healthcare. The perspective that an individual has on the available healing therapies changes frequently as more scientific research continues on their effectiveness. It thus is imperative for the nurse to try...
Use of Ultrasonography for Predicting Fetal Outcome in Pregnant Women Who Perceived Decreased Fetal Movement Ultrasonography is a clinical procedure that incorporates the use of reflections and high sound waves to construct an organ or an image of an unborn child; usually called a sonogram (Froen, 2004). It is normally...
Introduction Ionizing emission has been used for analytic intentions in the medical profession for years now. Its importance surpasses the risks. The American College of Radiology (2007) explained that the latest improvement of significant equipment that are used in medical imaging analyses have better the lives of patients and, together...
The brain controls all human body activities, from thoughts, speech, movement, and memory. It also acts as a regulating organ for various parts of the body. A healthy brain functions automatically and quickly; however, the outcomes can be fatal when problems occur. Brain ailment or damage affects several areas including...
Change is a critical part in the evolution of a process (Polit & Beck, 2008). Within nursing field, practice through research has enhanced by the application of evidence-based practice. The generation and eventual assessment of evidence forms a critical aspect in nursing that calls for the need to undertake changes...
In the American healthcare system, organizations use a special set of codes to specify the type of performed medical assistance. Procedures on the skin, subcutaneous and accessory structures are grouped under their own code range. This subheading is divided into the following categories, each one is further separated into subcategories....
Introduction The purpose of writing this essay is to fulfill the requirements of the module “Contemporary Nursing Practice” in the MSc program that the author is undertaking. The author chose this concept to investigate looking back into the problems he faced with the nurses being moved from one institution to...
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Even though doctors use Botulinum Toxin (Botox) as a wrinkle remover, neurologists also use it to loosen muscles and cure migraines. Botulinum toxin (Botox) is one of the most potent neurotoxins existing medically. In most medical scenarios, most individuals link this toxin to the most fatal neural...
Introduction One distinct characteristic of the US is that it does not provide combined healthcare for its citizenry, even though the nation expends an average of 16.2% of its entire GDP to cater for the budget as it pertains to healthcare (Wacker, 2010). This translates to close to $2.2 trillion...
Introduction Informal caregiving is a widely accepted alternative to official care providers when a person’s relatives and close circle are in charge. The service is often called unpaid, although it does not necessarily mean that it leads to saving money, as the budget may be reallocated to other needs. Informal...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disorder found mostly in aging men. It is characterized by a nonmalignant chronic growth of the prostate gland, which, in turn, prevents the bladder from emptying completely and leads to lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) (Woodard, Manigault, McBurrows, Wray, & Woodard, 2016). This...
Introduction The paper investigates on the topic of Alzheimer’s disease which is identified as a disastrous ailment that takes away the peace, light and entire happiness of life and family. Recent research on it is extensive though there has no possibilities identified yet against the gigantic prevalence of Alzheimer’s in...
Today, more than ever before, the problem of chronic illness is no longer a concern limited to the family setting. Systematic studies conducted over time continue to project how caring for a child with chronic illness can be both emotionally and physically challenging if proper procedures and strategies are not...
Nowadays, patient safety still requires continuous improvements that are based on evidence and lead to the elimination of health care system deficiencies. The sentinel events that will be analyzed are medication errors taking place at Clarion Court, Minnesota. This patient safety problem has been deteriorating for six months what seen...
In the health care settings of the United States, medication errors are one of the most frequent errors that occur. The Institute of Medicine reports that more than 1.5 million people are harmed every year. According to this report, on average, one patient will suffer one administration error each day....
The tuition reimbursement occurs when the employer pays for employee education expenses after he/she passes the classes. This practice used to be beneficial both for medical institutions and individuals as it increases the overall level of society’s healthcare, hospital performance, and reputation. In their turn, medical professionals use this employment-based...
Interpersonal conflicts can occur in every workplace, and nursery practice with the abundance of highly stressful situations happening daily is not an exception. The necessity for people with different specialties to work in conjunction in those tense circumstances can exacerbate the situation. The disputes caused by the hierarchical structure of...
Introduction Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) or pseudotumor cerebri syndrome (PTC) is a clinical syndrome characterized by increased intracranial pressure (ICP) with no apparent cause and no hydrocephalus (Ball & Clarke, 2006). The exact reason is still unclear; headache and visual impairment are the most common symptoms, and blindness occurs in...
The preparation for pregnancy can be frustrating for a woman, and the role of a nurse is to provide significant assistance to the patient in this process. In the first case study, a 25-year-old female comes to the office on 1-15-13 and states that her home pregnancy test was positive....
Executive Summary As we all are aware, it is planned to reduce hospital payment based on the readmission of patients to the hospital setting (mcare.gov, 2010). The hospital may very well lose an average of $500 per readmission. The Care Transition Program is meant to decrease readmissions and provide patients...
Introduction Nutrition is one of the principal concerns of the present-day population, and increased attention to it implies both benefits and drawbacks. Staying healthy can be one’s high priority, but it should not turn into an obsession. In this case, specialists speak of the emergence of unhealthy eating patterns that...
In the video, Jill gives an informative insight into the intricate workings of the human brain. She is a neuroanatomist who personally experienced the distinct characteristics of the brain’s two hemispheres after having a stroke. Since her incident occurred in the left cerebral half, Jill could not understand human language...
Introduction Sjögren’s Syndrome refers to an autoimmune disorder due to which a person experiences both dry mouth and dry eyes. In addition, in serious cases, the disease spreads beyond exocrine glands and affects other organs such as the kidneys, lungs, and nervous system. Sjögren’s Syndrome shows symptoms that are usually...
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were adopted by the members of the United Nations in 2015 for the purpose of promoting health and well-being in the world. The goals determine the priorities and targets that are associated with the principle of universal care, and they also affect the practice of...
The presentations equipped me with new knowledge about adult stem cells. First, I learned that these cells can replicate indefinitely. They are defined by the ability to break down unlimited times. Second, they can transform their identities or convert to cells of entirely different tissues. For example, adult bone marrow...
When a female patient complains of headache, blurred vision, and epigastric pain after delivery and Pitocin infusion, nursing priorities should include prevention of excessive bleeding and evaluation of possible complications after the episiotomy. Regarding the already made incision, such problems as increased blood loss, infection, pain, discomfort, and new hematoma...
Palliative care focuses on reducing pain and other related health problems due to life limiting diseases. For example, take the case of a cancer patient. The patient might have severe and unbearable physical pain and other symptoms. Here, palliative care takes care of the patient by helping to reduce the...
Nursing I have recently completed a Bachelors’s Degree in nursing and I am currently looking for suitable long-term employment. I am a hardworking person with a great personality benchmarked by excellent interpersonal skills which have helped me score great successes in the past. While at college I held several practical...
Cultural beliefs are a set of norms, practices, behavior patterns related to actions, thoughts, and manners which society’s members share and are inclined to. Cultural beliefs significantly influence the decision-making of healthcare providers and patients with chronic disease and their medication (Ohr et al., 2017). Cultural principles pose a challenge...
The paper under consideration is called “Pre-operative hair removal to reduce surgical site infection” and refers to the problems of the necessity of hair removal, the types of them, and the problems arising out of the process of removal. The main purpose of the article is to study what method...
The four features Reduction in intravascular volume is classified as a hypovolaemic shock (Urden et al, 2006). Low blood pressure, hypoxemia, reduced urine output, and raised pulse rate are features of hypovolaemic shock. Hypovolemic shock “is an emergency condition in which severe blood and fluid loss makes the heart unable...
The creation and membership in professional organizations is a common practice in various fields as they contribute to the development of the skills of participants and the system of their work in general. However, nursing associations are especially important and necessary because people’s life depends on constant communication and obtaining...
OxyContin is the brand name used to sell the extended-release form of oxycodone. It describes a semi-synthetic prescription opioid used to manage severe pain (Cheng and Coplan 568). Like all opioids, OxyContin carries the risk of psychological and physical dependence (United States Department of Justice 39). In addition to pain...
Despite the fact that penicillin is traditionally prescribed for the effective treatment of various bacterial infections, it may cause an additional highly negative consequence. Penicillin allergy may be defined as an abnormal reaction of the individual’s immune system to the medication on the basis of this antibiotic drug. In the...
Introduction Pain management is an important consideration in the promotion of patients’ comfort. However, research continues to indicate that patients’ pain management is poor in the overall healthcare provision in Hong Kong, especially among the Chinese patients with haematologic malignancy (Lamia, Hellot & Girault 2006, p.1561). The nursing literature cites...
Abstract Millions of individuals are obsessed with controlling their weight and losing pounds. There are many weight loss diets for people with different opportunities and health conditions. For example, several years ago, about 3% of Americans, 2% of British adults, and 10% of Germans officially reported their desire to eat...
Introduction The significant feature of the health care organizations is that they must be carefully certified and the licensing must be also provided according to special requirements. The government of every country guarantees the quality of the health care services and to insure this quality the special activities must be...
In recent decades, developments in medical practice made it possible to prolong human life, sometimes even past its natural limits, which entails various end-of-life dilemmas. Brain death, for instance, is associated with several ethical and legal controversies. A person’s brain is no longer functioning, but their heartbeat may be maintained,...
Summary of the Article The primary purpose of the article by the American Heart Association is to examine the causes, dangers, risk factors, and possible treatment of sleep deprivation. The article describes sleep deprivation as the condition of not having enough night rest or sleep. According to the article, some...
Introduction People’s health depends on multiple factors, including diet, exercises, sufficient sleep, general well-being conditions, and other factors. However, income is the driving mechanism behind the striking health inequalities faced by many minorities. Revenue inequality has increased significantly in recent decades, which may perpetuate or worsen health inequalities. Moreover, the...
Naturally, it is expected that a pregnant woman will give birth through the natural method which is giving birth vaginally. However and unfortunately this is not always the case and as a matter of fact, natural births are decreasing by the day. Natural births occur when there are no drugs...
Healthy People 2020 Topic Area and Health Issue: Aging and Falls. Description The problem of falls in aging people has been a common point of concern in public health, yet, due to the nature of the problem, the progress that has been made dos not appear to be sufficient enough....
Major depression, which is an aphasic and multifactorial disorder, has become widespread. This disorder’s lifetime prevalence is currently at 16%, with females more affected than males (Duval et al. 191). The disease involves exposure to stressful and traumatic events, biological susceptibility, predisposing temperament, and personality traits. This article examines the...
A flight from Minnesota to Sydney lasts about 19,5 hours. When individuals travel by plane, especially during long periods, they remain relatively immobile, which is not the best state for those with CVS diseases. Stasis results in the accumulation of platelets and clotting factors. Moreover, immobility causes a decrease in...
Introduction In this paper I am going to carry out an in-depth study of one of my neighbors who suffers from spinal injury resulting from injuries sustained in a freak car accident in Virginia. The man who worked on the Department of Homeland Security prior to his retirement was incapacitated...
The high incidence of opioid abuse, overdose, and even lethal outcomes has attracted substantial attention from the scientific community. Today, it is possible to determine the origins of the crisis and delineate how this public health concern has come to be. Jones et al. (2018) explain that before the 19th...
Introduction According to the Association of Perioperative Practice, a perioperative environment is an area that is utilized before, during, and after a surgical procedure. This is an environment that supports procedures that are very essential to the success of any surgical procedure. Personnel engaged in carrying out procedures in this...
Research Problem and Purpose For Magnan and Norris (2008), the context of plumbing student nurse attitudes in the area of barriers to accommodating patient sexuality and sexual needs is occasioned by the erosion of social mores, the resurgence of teenage pregnancy and abortion rates, and the continued prevalence of sexually...
Upper Airway Obstruction The inhaled air enters the person through the nose and mouth and moves to the lungs. The pathway is complex and consists of many airway tubes. Airway obstruction is a hindrance in any part of the air passage. It may partially or fully block the air from...
Definition Breast cancer is a serious disease during which the breast cells experience abnormal growth. The illness is a form of cancer, a widespread disease that is primarily characterized by facilitated uncontrollable cell multiplication in various parts of the body. The cell growth has the potential to form tumors, destroy...
Introduction Dashboards empower to screen an association’s presentation, with current writing recognizing a few advantages from its reception; hence, these are critical instruments for wellbeing associations. Profitability is a fundamental viewpoint for wellbeing frameworks’ presentation, characterized by the actual information sources utilized, including work, capital, and supplies. Its point is...
