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Existing research on the specifics and treatment of HIV/AIDS is considerable because of humanity’s focus on reducing the incidence of this disease in the world. The question set for this literature review is the following: What causes, diagnosing, treatments, and prognosis are associated with HIV/AIDS and discussed in the literature?...
Introduction A combined approach to healthcare includes the management of many health determinants. Some of these are physical health, psychological health, preventative initiatives, as well as social and economic growth (Thornton et al., 2016). While Medicaid heavily revolved around focusing on the first two determinants, the rest, with the social...
Abstract Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating progressive neurodegenerative condition that causes a decline in cognitive skills. While the condition is not yet fully understood, scientists believe that it is caused by age-related neurological changes and genetic factors. Its symptoms include the impairment of memory, learning, social, and motion skills, and...
Health information technology (Health IT) is an integral part of modern healthcare affecting individuals and organizations. The implementation and adoption of Health IT systems are crucial for the improvement of medical practice, workflow efficiency, and patient outcomes. Being the primary users of the technology, nurses play a pivotal role in...
Introduction This is a quality improvement initiative aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of implementing a palliative care assessment tool to enhance the knowledge of nurses working at a long term care facility, in identifying and referring patients for palliative care. In order to address patients who are in need of...
From a personal perspective, the study dedicated to the examination of patient safety incidents in the home and their potential reasons is an appropriate first attempt to explore the area of home hospice nursing. However, it has several specific flaws, and its findings cannot be regarded as fully credible. First...
The research on the topic of anemia of chronic diseases (ACD) has already generated vital discoveries that save people’s lives, but its complexity and issues with timely diagnoses signal for more required effort. ACD is a common disease, and it is often overlooked as it can be masked by other...
The lecture of Professor Sangeeta Bhatia provides an innovative perspective on cancer diagnostics with the use of nanotechnology. She was inspired by the achievements related to the minimization of computers and drew an analogy between engineering and medicine (Bhatia, 2015). The claim is that similar methods can be applied to...
Methodological Similarities within Interventional Category A review and analysis of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) research database on the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) topic revealed several interesting features. For example, studies of interventional and observational models are equally represented. A number of similarities were noted within the interventional category....
Although evidence-based practice (EBP) has been widely promoted and accepted by healthcare and medical care systems worldwide, there are several difficulties in implementing the new nursing approach, especially among poor and developing countries. However, this is not limited only to these countries and is also prominent in economically advanced nations....
What is the article about and which drug is discussed? The article provides the investigation concerning the implementation of donepezil for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in general. According to Govind (2020), “dementia is a syndrome of acquired deficits in multiple domains of cognition” (p. 148). It was...
The relationships between representatives of various medical professions and patients form a complex social network through which individual, group, and state interests related to health issues are implemented. Different theorists interpret their attitude to the basic bioethical principles in different ways. Some see them as consequences of fundamental principles, while...
Cancer is a grave disease that is highly lethal and often delivers a slow and painful death at later stages. Cancer is estimated to reveal itself in as many as 100 types. Statistically, in 2008 the mortality rate from cancer was at the level of 62% (Siegel, Ma, Zou, &...
The flexibility of the for-profit healthcare model is generally considered one of its most significant advantages. Barr (2016) highlights the competitiveness of the for-profit environment and how it may force members to improve care efficiency and quality. However, there are also significant ethical issues that are associated with the model....
Responding to the subpoena, it is essential to comply with all legal and regulatory rules. Since it is stated that medical professionals have 30 days to respond in writing to the request of the attorney for the subpoena, it is necessary to gather the information and find a possible solution....
The diversity of cultures and nations raises opportunities and challenges for health care workers and policymakers to develop and deliver more culturally competent services. In this context, cultural competence may be determined as the ability of health institutions to supply clients with the healthcare services that would meet their social,...
An emerging non-profit organization hoping to attract new donors should always indicate how much money was gathered and how it was spent and what positive changes have been done thanks to the contributors. It is naive to assume that the good works of the organization can speak for themselves. In...
Nursing was, is, and will remain an integral and vital component of a modern healthcare system, and its importance will only rise as the complexity of medical equipment and procedures grows. However, this continuous process not only highlights the significance of nursing as a profession but also requires higher levels...
Introduction It seems reasonable to state that person-centered care has become a crucial element within the scope of high-quality and developed healthcare systems. It involves adapting the services of a healthcare organization to patients’ unique needs and requirements. Such an approach indicates respect to their individual views regarding which therapy...
Milestone One Introduction Medical malpractice has always been one of the most complicated investigation subjects due to a variety of pitfalls when resolving a court case. As a result, a single case can be addressed in court for several years, followed by several appeals. A prime example of such a...
In “Tools for Implementing an Evidence-Based Approach in Public Health Practice,” Jacobs et al. (2012) provide the results of their research of open-access tools aimed at meeting the evidence-based public health (EBPH) needs. The paper contains a brief analysis of resources and programs developed for practitioners and recommendations on their...
Clinical Case A 56-year-old male was brought to the hospital by ambulance. He had earlier complained of severe chest pain, which had started in the past 24 hours. He went into cardiac arrest on his way to the hospital. His son stated that the patient was a heavy smoker. Other...
It seems that the importance of oral health care is often underestimated. Many health insurance plans do not cover dental issues, and patients with low-income cannot afford expensive services. Oral care should be taken more seriously as it plays an essential role in medicine and may influence people’s general health....
Introduction In recent decades, with escalating healthcare costs and shortening resources for public health programs, the prospect of the cooperation between healthcare organizations and the business sector attracts the growing attention of healthcare professionals and officials. In this context, the journal Preventing Chronic Disease published an article titled “Public Health’s...
Overview of hospital-acquired infections Hospital-acquired or nosocomial infections are conditions that patients develop while in a healthcare facility and were absent at the time of admission. They are exacerbated by factors, such as the environment in which care is provided, and the condition and susceptibility of the patient (Khan et...
Public Online Health Information helps organize the interaction of healthcare providers, patients and payers through an integrated electronic patient health record and analytics that capture all data related to health care. Duplication or non-provision of necessary services is incompatible with the concept of safe, effective, and quality medical care. Online...
Scientists have always found the human body with all its features and diseases fascinating. Over the centuries, there have been many experimental attempts to unravel some of the mysteries. However, several of those experiments remain in history as despicable acts against humanities, also known as research disasters. The purpose of...
Clinical Nursing Practice Problem The problem that has been chosen for conducting nursing evidence-based practice is Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in children and adolescents below 18 years; the chosen clinical priority area is quality. The importance of this problem is obvious, considering the number of ASD patients in the mentioned...
One of the most significant environmental problems of the modern world is global warming, which threatens the destruction of flora and fauna, changing the earth’s surface and natural disasters. The main harmful aspect of global warming is that all of the changes can significantly damage people’s health because it can...
A fall is an unintentional transition to a resting position on a lower level, excluding a purposeful change in body position to rest on furniture or other objects. Falls are a significant problem among older people, as they can become traumatic. Therefore, these people should always be aware of this...
Introduction As modern medicine constantly evolves and discovers new techniques for treating patients, more and more clinical problems inevitably arise. In my work, I would like to discuss one of such problems – the use of prophylactic dressings to relieve the condition of patients with ulcers. An ulcer is a...
Purpose of the article The purpose of the article is to discuss the effects of nutrients, particularly carbohydrates, on the immune system and physiological health of endurance athletes. Main points The article begins by asserting that extended and rigorous exercises, such as those undertaken by endurance athletes create frequent variations...
Response one. Danielle, I appreciate that you got straight to the point by identifying type two diabetes as a “lifestyle disease.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2019) confirms that most of the people prone to this condition have prediabetes. Among 88 million Americans, who have prediabetes, 80%...
Introduction Present-day healthcare institutions pay particular attention to the quality of their services and their patients’ satisfaction. However, to track the progress, it is critical to develop a scale allowing to measure different aspects of geriatric care (Miller, n.d.). This task is the sole responsibility of a geriatric social worker...
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has generated an international medical crisis that has resulted in a profound influence on how we perceive daily lives and personal interrelations. This has gone a long way to creating sociological effects on individuals, families, and society. The levels of contagion, coupled with...
Different countries have different approaches to organizing health care delivery for citizens. The primary goal is to meet the population’s needs and enhance the quality of life. According to Knickman & Elbel (2019), the Americans’ dissatisfaction with the current health care system suggests that there is a need for a...
Introduction Healthcare policy has a significant impact on access to high-quality care among diverse populations. Policymakers can develop bills and legislation that improves or hinder access to care by affecting out-of-pocket costs, insurance prices, and care providers’ work. One example of a recent healthcare policy impacting access to high-quality, cost-effective...
Introduction Bubonic plague is one of the three forms of plague that are transmitted by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. After infection, the microorganism undergoes an incubation period of seven days and then presents flu-like symptoms, including headaches, fever, and vomiting. The areas closest to the bacterium’s point of entry develop...
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in medicine refers to applying the best available research evidence to clinical decision-making. It emphasizes integrating the latest scientific findings with professional expertise and patient preferences to find the most efficient ways of solving medical problems. Despite its apparent advantages, EBP often encounters resistance from more traditionally-minded...
Unionized nurse workforce is an idea that many researchers came across. As well as researchers, many nurses across the globe believe that unionizing may be an idea that would significantly improve workforce culture of safety. Moreover, unionized nurses have a better chance of standing for their rights and their beliefs,...
In sports, injury and trauma are unfortunate and inescapable occurrences, as they often require a lot of force and speed to succeed. One of the more dangerous types of trauma one can experience is a concussion. Being a severe functional head injury, it can seriously impede the function of one’s...
Introduction Lyme disease is an infectious condition that is carried by bacteria primarily carried by ticks. The first signs of this condition appear three days after the bite (“Signs and symptoms,” 2020). These include fever, chills, headaches, and muscle and joint pain. These indications persist for up to 30 days,...
Nowadays, ethics became a cornerstone of the medical business as it ensures sound and lawful practice. In general, ethics can be defined as a branch of philosophy that deals with moral principles that shape an individual’s behavior or decisions. Although one could use morality and ethics as interchangeable concepts, they...
Smoking harms the heart and blood circulation, heightens the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and cerebrovascular disease (damaged arteries that supply blood to the brain) (Fowler & Landry, 2019). In Mrs. J’s case, the disease history shows that her condition is related to the unhealthy lifestyle...
Jill, a 29-year-old female patient went to her doctor complaining of painful blisters on her labia. Jill was in a monogamous relationship of 8 years with her husband. However, she admitted that they had recently been separated for a few months, but they were currently back together. Jill was unsure...
Research on clinical diagnoses and conditions is essential for obtaining practical information and adjusting current intervention strategies. Fall incidents in the elderly population, diabetes, and adolescent obesity are medical concepts that require definite prevention practices. This study is essential for specialists in emergency and hospital care, as many factors predict...
State the Healthcare Issue/Topic & Problem The COVID-19 pandemic made researchers and healthcare practitioners pay attention to the problem of guaranteeing adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supply in hospitals. The lack of PPE in facilities directly affects the quality of care for patients and the safety of healthcare providers. Explain...
Before 2017, advanced practice nurses (APNs) could not work independently from physicians. However, in 2017, the Illinois Governor signed a law allowing individual nurses to provide services without being dependent on physicians (Korte, 2017). The law amends the Nurse Practice Act to enable APNs and other nurses to work without...
Introduction End-of-life decisions and the patient’s right to refuse treatment have always been a subject of legal and medical debates. Several precedent court cases, including the 1990 Cruzan case, emphasized the dilemma between the patient’s right to refuse medical treatment and the state’s interest in the preservation of life. Following...
Introduction Accountable care organizations (ACOs) comprise groups of providers that coordinate their effort to ensure high-quality, cost-efficient treatment under ACA. Creating ACOs promotes value-based care through financial incentives, “shifting from an emphasis on volume to an emphasis on value” (Hofler & Ortiz, 2016, p. 1). The participants of the program...
Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute vasculitis affecting previously healthy young infants and children. During its first acute stage, it manifests as a high fever (over 101°F) that persists for at least five days (Patel & Shulman, 2015). Furthermore, four of the following clinical characteristics are required to diagnose KD:...
Initially, there may be no direct connection between schizophrenia and neurotransmitters, which perform several vital functions in one’s body. However, as it tends to happen, as long as everything works properly, there might not be obvious links, but once one element of the system breaks, so will others. This paper...
Belief Pattern Predominant ethnical group – Caucasian; Predominant spiritual beliefs – Catholic; Low availability of spiritual resources; No data available on health promotion; Community values unity above all else; No data is available for fund spending. Note As stated, the predominant ethnical group is Caucasian; it makes up 94.4% of...
Abstract One of the unresolved global problems in the healthcare system is medication errors and the damage that is caused as a result. These mistakes can occur at any step of the patient treatment process, from unnecessarily prescribed medications to wrong dosages to issues with monitoring to lack of documentation...
Background Cerebral palsy (CP) is a prevalent group of motor disorders that affects an individual’s ability to maintain balance, posture, and mobility. It is caused by abnormal brain development or brain damage that affects a person’s ability to control muscles, stemming from dysfunction in the central nervous system and the...
Over the past years, the notion of healthcare has become quite closely correlated with explicit activism and initiatives taking place in the filed. If previously, people perceived healthcare as a set of standards applicable for providing quality healthcare to people, today’s interpretation of the terms has gone beyond these patterns...
The human right to wellbeing and health maintenance is one of the basic ones. Currently, in the United States, there is plenty of possible ways to obtain health insurance. Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act (ACA), and Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Insurance Plans are among them. Each has its target groups...
Documentation plays a vital role in the delivery of medical services and achieving desired patient outcomes. One of the phenomena that may be disruptive to the integrity of medical documentation is concurrent therapy. Concurrent therapy, also known as “stacking,” happens when a medical worker administers treatment to a patient and...
Clinical Manifestations Present in Mr. C. Mr. C. is morbidly obese with a BMI of 47.9 based on the height of 68 inches and weight of 134.5 kg, which is one of the major predisposing factors to high blood pressure, type II diabetes, and various heart diseases. He also has...
Purpose, Research Question, and Hypothesis of the Study Chosen Gieger-Brown et al. (2016) conducted an experimental study to determine the challenges of successful implementation of naps and demonstrate the experiences of nurses during night shifts. They aimed to evaluate the helpfulness of such naps and answer the question, “What are...
Background The study by Chaboyer et al. (2016) identifies the problem of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers as a significant patient safety concern with poor patient outcomes and rising healthcare costs. This is a nursing issue since pressure ulcers are an indicator of nursing care quality. The objective of the study is...
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Introduction Moral courage is a significant trait for all healthcare professionals as they often face ethical issues that need to be addressed correctly. However, moral courage is critical for administrators because they inspire and guide their subordinates and create a supportive work environment by their example. However, medical institutions often...
Planning Before Teaching Name and Credentials of Teacher: Estimated Time Teaching Will Last: 4 weeks Location of Teaching: Classroom no. Supplies, Material, Equipment Needed: Presentation and fall prevention equipment Estimated Cost: $3000 Community and Target Aggregate: Older adults susceptible to falls Topic: Fall in the Elderly Identification of Focus for...
Various ethnic minorities groups presented in the US have their own social, cultural, economic problems that might impact their living conditions. Asian Americans are one of these groups that has specific health status and disparities. This essay will discuss unique challenges and differences Asian Americans have and will analyze cultural,...
All techniques must be used to ensure the safety and best results of patient treatment. Sometimes access to them can be difficult; however, high technology allows therapy to be carried out at a distance. This video aims to combine telemedicine collaboration with the concept of evidence-based medicine for the Caitlynn...
Introduction Nursing personnel occupies a prominent place in the US healthcare system and American society overall since a real chance for economic prosperity arises from vigorous and diligent work based on solid human health. This profession implies responsibility for the constant care of the injured, sick, and dying, as well...
Introduction Providing high-quality health care using the best ideas and techniques while also being ready for potential costs is a priority for hospitals nowadays. Total quality measurement (TQM) as a management system aimed at achieving customer satisfaction and enhancing employee and organizational performance is considered one of the most prospective...
Obesity is a crucial problem in the modern society of the 21st century. According to the research of Choi et alSince 1980, the number of people suffering from this disease has doubled; it is a significant concern of healthcare workers from different countries (6). The lifestyle has changed noticeably during...
Introduction Type 1 diabetes is a major problem among young members of the population because they become infringed from their earliest years. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a large group of complex metabolic diseases characterized by chronic hyperglycemia caused by impaired insulin secretion or action, or a combination of these disorders....
Introduction Security of personal data stems from fundamental American values such as the sanctity of individual privacy. Similar to the way people in the U.S respect personal space, the healthcare system has to ensure that each person’s medical data is known only to those who are entitled to know it...
Blood pressure is a compression that pushes against the interior walls of the arteries as the heart propels blood throughout the body. Readings of blood pressure are logged in the form of a ratio. The numerator corresponds to the systolic pressure, which characterizes the strength of the blood during a...
Purpose The purpose of this Patient Teaching Project is to develop a patient teaching plan and create a visual teaching tool aimed at promoting health and preventing disease for a specified patient population. Directions This Teaching Plan is Part 1 of the Patient Teaching Project. You will use this Patient...
Introduction Mental disorders are difficult to recognize, and people who believe that it cannot happen to them are at the risk of identifying them when it has already influenced physical health. The negative effects of depression are frequently discussed in numerous studies and media broadcasts around the world. The relevance...
The human immune system is a complex combination of cells and mechanisms of their interactions that protect the body from infections and fight them. Thus, there are two main types of immunity that act at different phases of microbes and bacteria penetration, namely innate immunity and adaptive immunity. These immunities...
To develop a personal philosophy, a key element should be chosen around which a system of beliefs would be built and revolve – for my nursing philosophy this element is care. Nursing is a medical field that primarily emanates from the action of caring. The way society functions, human sociality,...
Across the country, hospital systems tend to face a significant number of severe problems, including cash flow reduction, delays in patient discharge, hospital-acquired infections, preventable medical errors, and clinical variation. Moreover, some people cannot get quality medical care due to various reasons. Quality improvement projects and programs are created to...
The urinary system is significant for body metabolism because it regulates the content of blood and the fluids of the body. The major organ of this system, the kidneys, filtrates body fluids and contributes to the acid-base balance. For athletes, it may provide some insights into the strategies to reach...
The importance of continuing education regarding organizational change Continuing education in the health care sector is essential in achieving institutional goals. Various methods needed to meet the customers’ specifications in the provision of goods and services are defined in the continuing education system. Meeting the customers’ needs is essential in...
Introduction Fertility and birth rates are influential on the lives of the world’s population, so it cannot be denied that the subject is worth discussing. The size of the workforce depends on both the number of consumers and the number of people who can be employed. As a result, the...
Introduction Nursing as a multifaceted healthcare area is a complex field with various functions, responsibilities, and principles of work that those involved have to follow. The analysis of this sphere can help determine its key goals and objectives and obtain a picture of the fundamental conditions of junior medical staff’s...
Nursing is a multifaceted profession that requires commitment and constant personal development from anyone who makes the decision to follow this professional path. Education is the first step toward excellence in the nursing field. Modern educational systems draw on liberal education concepts that highlight the empowerment of individuals with broad...
Introduction The articles reviewed touch upon the problem of dead/dying brain and the ethical question of organ transplantation from brain dead patients. The definition of death is thoroughly connected to the phenomenon of the loss of consciousness. The topic of consciousness is also connected to the ethical issues regarding the...
Successful diabetes care requires the systematic collaboration of professionals from different branches of medicine. The care team must be led by a physician who understands the fundamental principles of diabetes care and can coordinate other team members in their implementation. Those principles include ensuring glycemic control and preventing acute and...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic broke out in China in December 2019, and by March 2020 has affected almost all countries around the globe causing national governments to introduce a range of unprecedented measures. As for now, nearly half of the world’s population is on lockdown endorsed to control the spread...
Banner Health Banner Health is a non-governmental not-for-profit healthcare organization that has its headquarters in Phoenix. Arizona. The institution was created following the merger of the Samaritan Health system that was based in Phoenix, Arizona, and Lutheran Healthcare Systems that had its headquarters in North Dakota (National Academies of Sciences,...
Introduction During their medical career, health professionals are often presented with moral dilemmas. There are protocols and recommendations for resolving some issues, but, in other cases, only ethical principles can serve as guidelines. Therefore, it is important to develop moral standards which can be applied in various critical and sensitive...
Mia is a 21-year-old student who has bipolar disorder. The first manifestation appeared in college, when she could live without sleep for several days, attended dozens of parties in a week, had many sexual partners, and also spent almost all her money. After these events, Mia fell into a prolonged...
Pneumonia can be classified in different ways depending on its nature and causes. While some people may develop this disease after receiving a bacterial infection or interacting with a sick individual, others acquire it as a result of personal health factors. ND’s illness can be described as healthcare-associated pneumonia. This...
Introduction American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) comprise about 1.3% of the American population. Thus, they are considered an ethnic minority group of the United States. Unfortunately, their health and needs have been neglected in many ways for years by the American healthcare system. Statistics show the poor physical and mental condition...
Introduction Breastfeeding is the most effective way of nourishing a baby in infancy, in all mammals, breast milk is secreted from by the mammary glands. Health professionals recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after birth. This is because breast milk has all nutrient and energy needed for child...
Introduction Many ethnic minorities live in the United States today. One of them is Native Americans, which includes many tribes. The author of this work has chosen Navajo from the Navajo Nation as the subject of the study. Like many other ethnic minorities, they are experiencing several adverse health and...
Introduction The completed three stages of the project proved that medication management during transitional nursing is one of the essential elements that determine the quality of treatment. In case the medication is not prescribed appropriately, and doctors and nurses do not educate patients about possible side effects, the transition becomes...
Introduction This paper will use the high reliability theory (HRT) in the design and implementation of the safety program. According to Huber (2017), it relies on interdisciplinary teams to introduce an organizational commitment to safety and create backup protection steps in their accident prevention systems. The result is a robust...
The issue of stigmatization of psychiatric patients, whose mental activity is considered to be different from normal, has been discussed for a long time in the literature. David Rosenhan’s (1973) experiment has provided compelling evidence that the psychiatric healthcare system cannot always adequately distinguish between “sane and insane.” In the...
Goals of Therapy To cure insomnia and to achieve a healthy sleeping pattern To raise the awareness of self-treatment and OTC and to notify S.H. about their possible harmful consequences To educate the patient about the perimenopausal period, its symptoms and the ways of handling it effectively Drug Therapy Low...
Introduction The opioid crisis in the United States is the term used to explain the addiction to analgetics that leads to substance abuse disorders and is a cause of thousands of deaths due to overdose. This issue requires policy action from communities since the government and the market system were...
Introduction There has been great debate regarding the legalization of marijuana. Although many people are against the use of marijuana, some individuals have been advocating the legalization of marijuana. The protagonists of the use of marijuana base their arguments on two main aspects. The first and greatest factor is that...
Introduction The US does not have universal healthcare, which means that the only way for a citizen to receive medical help is to have health insurance. However, for many people living in America, this is a luxury they cannot afford. For those families and, in particular, their children, it would...
Introduction An injury report is a useful tool in preparedness and dealing with emergencies. It spells out roles that will be taken up with various stakeholders when emergencies occur and reduce the occurrences of injuries in the first place. It has several advantages especially in areas where accidents are likely...
The importance of conflict resolution in the healthcare environment is difficult to understate. Fast and effective management and leadership are key to working successfully and efficiently, especially in the field that is connected with human health and well-being. It is a leader’s responsibility to ensure that all the necessary procedures...
Introduction The ability of face masks to reduce infection is a matter of great concern during this pandemic period. The goal of Gray’s (2020) article is to teach people the importance of wearing a face mask in public. Thus, the reason for wearing a mask is the argument presented by...
The advance practice nurse and Doctor of Nursing Practice roles have developed substantially recently, gaining increasing recognition in educational institutions and working environments. Nevertheless, barriers remain in place, particularly concerning letting members of these new roles use their competencies to facilitate change. The first, per Chism (2017), is the lack...
Destructive processes in the cartilage tissue affect different joints of the human body. This applies to those who have the greatest load while walking or working. According to Doherty et al. (2016), “OA is recognized as an important cause of disability and participation restriction in middle-aged and older adults” (p....
The presented case involves a middle-aged man, E.H., who has a long history of asthma, presumed heart attacks, and cocaine use. This individual requires to prescribe him calcium channel blockers because he complains about the pain in the chest. It is critical to conduct a thorough analysis of the pain’s...
Socioeconomic Status of Women in Venezuela In the Childbirth in Venezuela, Where Women’s Deaths Are a State Secret article, Julie Turkewitz and Isayen Herrera take their readers through horrific experiences that Venezuelian mothers have to go through in their pursuit to give birth. The economic situation in the country is having...
Introduction The success of organizations usually depends on a variety of factors. According to Kurnat-Thoma et al. (2017), the necessity to evaluate the facility’s operational effectiveness by means of employee turnover enhances the creation of a supportive work environment and quality improvement. Managers and leaders have to recognize the needs...
Introduction Healthcare is being continuously reformed, employing innovation, and developing person-oriented strategies. Envisioning recovery in healthcare offers a new type of improvement in the recovery process, which includes innovational strategies, and the use of communication advancements to assess overall well-being and patient-oriented recovery. Effective envisioning recovery needs reforms in healthcare...
Many changes take place within the health and human services system each year. They shape ordinary citizens’ lives, who rarely clearly understand them, as it takes much time and effort to realize their complex aspects. However, it is impossible to underestimate the considerable significance of reforms concerning people’s health and...
Introduction To combat any disease, one has to know its etiology – that is, the set of causes that lead to the emergence of a medical condition – which often proves to be a difficult task. This is precisely the case with anorexia nervosa, one of the most widely spread...
The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has contributed to the coverage of citizens with medical assistance programs depending on their eligibility. One of the examples of such programs is Medicaid, and the people eligible for it have significantly benefited from its inclusion in the act (The Affordable Care...
The National Health Expenditure Accounts spending summarized capital spending in various aspects and sectors of administration. The search for quality healthcare delivery accounts for the change in spending over the years (Jödicke et al., 2019; Nghiem & Connelly, 2017). The cost of healthcare delivery has been rising since 1960. As...
Health concerns have become the focus of public attention over the past few months since the threat of COVID-19 has gained a massive scale. The epidemic and its rapid pace have revealed a host of economic, financial, cultural, technological, and especially healthcare-related problems in modern society. However, of all the...
Asthma is a chronic disease that impacts more than 300 million people around the world. There is evident heterogeneity in the pathogenesis of asthma in the phenotypes of visible traits and endotypes of molecular mechanisms. Asthma is directly correlated with immune system activation as well as airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), mucus...
Sexual Dysfunction Diagnosis In the case study under consideration, there is a man with evident sexual dysfunctional problems. The beginning of the conversation is unclear and pointless because truth can hardly be identified. The client admits that his GP and urologist have not discovered any physical problems. Still, his wife...
Medical sciences in the modern world are more universal and rigorous in their approach to studying factors that harm public health. One such problem is the culture of improper nutrition, in which the individual directs all efforts to receive only healthy foods (Oberle 495). Although this diet seems ideal, there...
Introduction Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical element for contagion management and control in medical settings. Public healthcare emergencies accentuate the issue and expose the problems associated with ensuring that essential workers, medical professionals, specifically, can protect themselves from an infection or a virus (Patel et al., 2017). The...
Introduction The term pressure ulcer (also known as the “bed sore”) is an acute condition when pressure contributes to the development of additional health issues in an immobile person. The source of the problem is the lack of blood flow that could prevent the soft tissues from destroying under pressure...
Glomerulonephritis may be defined as an acute or chronic inflammatory disease that involves the glomerulus on a first-priority basis, however, tubular epithelium, interstitium, and renal vasculature may be affected as well. In turn, a pneumococcal infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacterial disease that may move from lungs to...
There are many ideas aimed at improving the overall health and well-being of Americans. One of them is to create a universal healthcare system, which would provide accessible medical services to all Americans. If the resources of the country are distributed wisely and the quality of services is maintained, universal...
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes an infection, which is also linked to a risk of developing a variety of cancers, and one way to prevent the harmful effects of HPV is vaccination. However, the practice of vaccination has faced a lot of pushback from people concerned with the safety of the...
Introduction Depression is the foremost common mental health disorder among older people. Depression in old age can manifest itself solely with physical symptoms, such as lack of appetite, weight loss, unexplained pain, and digestive disorders. However, individuals with depression are frequently less likely to engage in physical activity or follow...
COVID-19 outbreak is gradually shaping every aspect of people’s lives before they even know. Very fast and steadily, the conventional view on things proves to be inapplicable in the current situation, and people have to adjust their mindset and behavior to the new circumstances. There is no doubt that many...
Practicum Activities Reflection My job practicum experience was held at the New York Methodist Hospital. The clinical practicum is a crucial step for a nursing student that fosters professional development and comprehensive competence, nurtures “patient-oriented professional ethics and work philosophy” (Li, Liu, Lin, & Meng, 2016, p. 2). The practicum...
The health status of American citizens is the government’s priority when it comes to politics. However, the complex nature of the issue leads to its consideration from various perspectives that can be contradictory. One such aspect is abortion, and the right to this service has been widely discussed by politicians...
Latin American culture is characterized mainly by the contrast of various cultural traditions and inter-civilizational interactions. Latin American ethnos began to form as a result of the collision of three genetically different cultures: Iberian, Indian, and African, which led to the questionable heterogenic characteristics, and symbiosis, inversion of various elements,...
Introduction Healthcare reform is an evidence-based practice that seeks to address existing challenges and maximize medical experiences. Insurance coverage is a powerful strategy for increasing the number of citizens who have access to high-quality care. This discussion examines the level of coverage in the United States and recommends the best...
Introduction Health care settings require decision-makers to navigate the complexity of medical data, which is why the application of statistics needs to guide the operations of hospitals, government entities, and pharmaceutical companies. The utilization of statistical knowledge helps health care providers to identify the problem, develop appropriate interventions to solve...
The clinical problem for the final project paper is the increased rates of obesity among Mexican-American school-age children in the US. This problem becomes evident due to the current statistics, according to which the mentioned population shows more obesity cases compared to white children. It is essential to pay attention...
The Focus, Goals, and the AONE Competencies Leadership is one of the most critical aspects of nursing education and the intense healthcare environment in general. The success of any organization is highly dependent on the proper development of leadership and training healthcare providers as servant leaders. A medical field unites...
Background The issue of chronic pain and the effects of different drugs on its management in various populations, including adolescents, has been explored in multiple papers. In this assessment, the qualitative articles by Andersson et al. (2017) and Skarstein et al. (2016) have been scrutinized as sources of knowledge on...
Professional nurses are responsible for taking care of individuals, families, and are qualified for developing an optimal care plan with the assistance of other medical personnel, such as physicians. The primary goal of nurses is to provide patients with necessary health assistance to improve the quality of their lives (Fahlberg...
Introduction Pressure ulcers are generally present in patients that are unable to move due to a particular condition freely and sometimes after surgical intervention. Although easily prevented most of the time, amounts of patients experiencing pressure ulcers continue to grown since the last decade steadily. There are a number of...
Introduction Nursing is a career tasked with the provision of the upkeep for the ailing and the feeble. Caring is generally defined as the ethical model of nursing enshrined with the safeguarding, improving, and conserving dignity of the people. Caregiving and nursing care get employed interchangeably on the caring concept....
Radiography (including mammography and cardiovascular interventional technology) Radiology technologists use X-ray techniques to make visible the internal parts of the body. X-ray technique implies x-ray beams that are passed through the body showing its internal structure (presence or absence of a particular disease). Besides, radiography can be employed to plan...
Part of the unique challenge of pediatrics as a branch of medicine is having to accommodate the personal needs of different age groups of children. To help them meet this challenge, pediatricians can draw upon theories of children’s development created by such scholars as Erik Erikson, Lawrence Kohlberg, and Jean...
Ensuring confidentiality and integrity of the patients in healthcare setting is of utmost importance for practitioners and government officials. HIPAA law poses strict regulations on the collection of protected health information (PHI), placing limits to the usage and disclosure of certain types of data. Being aware of the PHI types...
In 1999, the IOM Report established change intervention objectives for the healthcare industry, especially regarding nursing practices, pharmacology, and patient safety. The report highlighted the importance of quality change so that hospitals, clinicians, and patients can obtain better and efficient tools to address diseases, preventive methodologies, and health risk mitigation...
Considerations and Challenges for Implementation One of the primary difficulties implementing a guide on patient engagement by Smith et al. (2017) is ensuring the cooperation of patients, as well as other stakeholders, especially setting staff and management (Byers, 2017). Given the specifics of the project (ensuring patient engagement), the former...
Introduction Pain can be defined as a distasteful sensory or emotional feeling that is linked to possible tissue damage as a result of physical, chemical, mechanical, or thermal stimuli. It is a common symptom that accompanies many illnesses and is responsible for many hospital visits (Drazin et al., 2016). Pain...
Ms. P. C., a young white female patient, reported a history of a heavy, malodorous vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, emesis, and nausea. On the basis of patient data, patient intake, clinical manifestations, and the vaginal discharge’s microscopic examination, it is possible to conclude that the most probable diagnosis for...
In my opinion, Ms. Robaczynski killed Mr. Gessner and committed a moral offense when she discontinued his treatment. Omitting or not starting treatment can be viewed as murder in some cases. I believe that this is such a case since Mr. Gessner was wholly dependent on his treatment. Moreover, healthcare...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone on the planet; the lives of billions of people came to a halt both literally and figuratively. Some adapted and safely self-isolated in the comfort of their homes, while others had to toil to the point of exhaustion to maintain a flicker of...
Diagnosis and Pathophysiology The diagnosis is the common cold. Rhinovirus is the most significant virus that results in a common cold (Kuchar, Miśkiewicz, Nitsch-Osuch, & Szenborn, 2015). In individuals that do not have asthma, the symptoms of rhinovirus infection are primarily limited to the upper airway leading to the condition...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted to increase the population of insured American citizens. It has expanded access to insurance through easing Medicaid eligibility and introducing subsidized covers. This rule regulates the market for private insurance environments. The law was introduced to lower the health services cost per...
In order to assure timely and orderly reimbursement, healthcare providers need to be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) (Harrington, 2020). Insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid, reimburse expenses based on the coded information about the diagnosis and performed procedures. Currently, care providers utilize ICD-10 diagnosis codes...
Introduction The public healthcare sphere is one of the most important branches of human activity, within which measures are taken to maintain and improve the quality of life of the population. The primary task of the system is to preserve the health status of individuals, which in the long run,...
Introduction This paper aims at answering the following PICOT question: In patients 40-60 years old diagnosed with obesity (P), does diet and physical plans modifications (I) compared with diet management (C) reduce patient weight and improve healthy lifestyles (O) in 6 months (T)? When assessing these causal relationships, it is...
Introduction The ability to reproduce, that is, the formation of new generations of individuals of the same species, is one of the main features of living organisms. Species transfer the genetic material from one generation to the next in the process of reproduction. This process ensures the survival of this...
Sun City Center Communities that senior citizens form represent an interest for policymakers, academics, and medical professionals in gerontology. With the continually growing elderly population, the need for healthcare services provided expressly for this demographic group and facilities that cover its needs increases in parallel. Some elderly prefer to go...
