Application of Pender’s Health Promotion Model

The health promotion model was introduced by N. J. Pender, who defined ‘health’ as an everchanging state. Moreover, her definition does not imply merely the absence of disease (Murdaugh, Pender, & Parson, 2018). The author’s health promotion ideas were aimed at improving patient’s well-being. The model suggested that the cognitive,...

Information Technology Applications in Healthcare

When seeking for the methods of improving the coordination ealthcare, one should look specifically for the presence of options for improving communication. As innovative communication and information-management-related technologies emerged, the opportunities for improving healthcare increased significantly. Currently, health IT applications as the most advanced tool that can potentially be used...

IT in Healthcare: Barcode Medication Administration System

Use of information systems in healthcare In 1970’s computers were first used in the departments to support functions such as accounting, and general administration works just like any other department. In the 1980’s the cost of computers started going down allowing many people to be in a position to afford...

Telemedicine Concepts and Essentials

Introduction Telemedicine is the use of telecommunication technology to provide medical services to people remotely, but sometimes can be used to provide medical information between doctors in different places. This type of technology can be as simple as two medical doctors discussing over the phone, or as complicated as the...

Mental Health Advocacy for Children

Mental disorders are increasingly becoming rampant due to an array of issues affecting all individuals across the lifespan. As defined by the World Health Organization (n.d.), “health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity” (para. 1). Individuals’ mental...

End of Life Care: Challenges for Nurses and Families

Introduction Marilyn Walker, a critical care nurse at the Metropolitan Jewish Health System Hospice, began her career after losing her husband and aunt to hemorrhagic stroke and cancer of the pancreas, respectively. Her line of work demands excellent listening skills as terminally ill individuals often call the office in need...

Research on the Ethics of Patient Autonomy

Recently, there has been an increasing need for expanding patient autonomy within the care process in order to make it more efficient and less time-consuming. Patient autonomy refers to the right of patients to make sound decisions regarding their medical care without involving care providers in influencing the decision. The...

Novant Health: The Policy of the Clinical Facility

The policy of the Novant Health hospitals regarding the use of restraints has measures that prevent or minimize the use of restraints and seclusion. The policy also mandates that restraints should be used following individualized evaluation of the patient. The policy regarding the use of restraints has a number of...

Kolcaba’s Comfort & Duffy’s Quality Caring Theories

Introduction There are different approaches to nursing and its importance in modern healthcare. Two of the most famous models are Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory and Duffy’s Quality Caring Model. Both of them emphasize the importance of improving the existing system by introducing new standards of care. The purpose of this paper...

Self-Analysis: A Test of Personality

The results I received on the self-assessments show that I am open to changes, well-organized, enthusiastic, passionate, polite, although I can be irritable and moody. As for the productiveness, self-assessment confirmed that I have to increase my productivity levels and learn to prioritize my tasks better. I am not experiencing...

Community Health Nursing: Concept and Scope

Community Health Nursing that may be called Public Health Nursing as well is a specific field of nursing characterized by the combination of public health, nursing skills, and some elements of social assistance. It is a part of the general public health program that focuses on health promotion, the improvement...

Type 1 Diabetes in Children

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....

The Problems of the Older Adults

A topic of older adults is extremely significant, especially in our time. The older people require more attention than the young generation. The group of older adults has a much higher risk of developing dangerous chronic diseases, which have a great destructive impact on health. The seniors often feel defective...

Virginia Henderson’s Nursing Need Theory: Concept Analysis

Introduction The concept that will be presented in this paper is extracted from Virginia Henderson’s Nursing Need Theory (Ahtisham & Jacoline, 2015). This theory emphasizes the fact that the patient’s independence directly influences the successes that they make after their hospitalization. The core idea is that any patient must realize...

U.S. Healthcare Forces and Trends

Introduction The United States health care has been occasioned with a variety of challenges such as; reduced consumer satisfaction, poor healthcare quality and high prices with low coverage among other ills. These challenges are some of the symptoms pointing towards larger underlying issues in the health care. A systematic approach...

Namibia’s Mobile Clinics & Nurse Training Program

Introduction This training program is meant to facilitate in the training of native Namibians who wishes to become paid workers of one of the three mobile clinics that shall operate across the country. The idea is to enable the creation of multifunctional clinics that shall seek to attend to the...

Moral Character in “Principles of Biomedical Ethics“ by Beauchamp and Childress

The issue of moral actions can be reviewed from different perspectives. One aspect of it is the virtues of a person that guide his or her decisions and their connection to ethical behavior. The difference between norms and virtues is essential because the former is not subjected to changes due...

The Procedure of Diagnosis and Treatment

Introduction Medical practice often encounters cases in that one disease is supplemented by another, which complicates the diagnosis and the choice of the right treatment. In addition, curing measures should cover both the primary diagnosis and its accompanying symptoms to achieve results. The purpose of this paper is to show,...

Time Value of Money in a Medical Organization

There are three phases in the strategic planning of any organization. These are programming, budgeting, and controlling processes, which together make “a formal management control system” (Vraciu, 1979, p. 126). This paper aims to discuss how a medical organization may use the concepts of the “time value of money” and...

Nightingale’s Environmental Nursing Theory

Introduction The study of nursing theory has always been a key aspect of nursing education. The evolution of theory over time-based on the available knowledge and technologies allows us to determine its practicality and usability in nursing practice. Nightingale’s environmental theory is a vital nursing theory that discusses the impact...

Descriptive Epidemiology in Nursing Science

Introduction Epidemiological studies are done to determine whether exposure or the presence of a risk factor is associated with a particular disease. There are numerous examples of how these types of studies are helpful in medical practices. For instance, it is known that hypertension is associated with stroke, smoking can...

Ethical and Legal Issues of Euthanasia for Non-Terminally Ill Patients

Introduction Ethics remains a powerful field for examining and studying moral issues, topics, or events in different parts of the world. One of the topics many philosophers, health professionals, and policymakers take seriously is that of euthanasia. Although many countries have specific laws regarding the issue of physician-assisted suicide, it...

Nurses’ Commitment to Respect Patient Dignity

Introduction The first selected tenet is that a nurse must practice with compassion with respect for human dignity and worth with each person. Under this aspect, the concepts of building a rapport with patients and colleagues, respecting their right to dignity and self-determination, understanding the nature of health are included....

Steps in the Process of Risk Management in Healthcare

Introduction Risk management is essential for any enterprise, but for healthcare organizations, it has even greater significance because, frequently, people’s lives are at stake. Risk is defined as “a probability or threat of damage, injury, liability loss that is caused by vulnerabilities and that may be avoided through pre-emptive actions”...

Conflict Management in Healthcare: Theories & Role of Leadership

Business leaders have been forced to investigate various change theories that can be incorporated into their companies to ensure smooth adoption of transformational strategies. This paper will address Kurt Lewin, Ronald Lippitt, and Everett Rodgers’ change theories that have been applied extensively in the healthcare industry. In addition, it is...

Flexible Work Schedules in Nursing: Benefits and Implementation

Introduction Topic The primary research question for this project is the importance of flexible work schedules in the workplace and especially in the nursing profession. The working thesis is that flexible work schedules improve employees’ performance, and thus employers should adopt the concept for successful and profitable organizations. Context/Background Flexible...

Strategic Leadership and Management in Nursing Environments

Introduction Healthcare facilities are integrated environments where multiple factors can influence the quality of care provided to patients. However, without the availability of a necessary number of nurses in healthcare facilities, practice settings will be unable to function the way they should. Because of this, it was chosen to focus...

Nursing Understaffing as a Capstone Project Topic

Nurses should collaborate and apply their competencies to meet the health needs of the greatest number of patients. Unfortunately, the current patient-practitioner ratio remains low in many parts of the United States. This issue explains why healthcare professionals continue to experience increased workloads. This project gives a detailed description of...

Orem’s Self-Care Theory vs. Neuman’s System Model

Introduction Nursing theories have been developed for describing, predicting, and explaining the process of nursing for those in the field. They offer a foundation for the nursing practice as well as help to generate further knowledge to indicate the direction in which the discipline should be developed in the future....

Nursing Research and Its Impact on Practice

Nursing research has a tremendous impact on modern nursing practice. First and foremost, research helps nurses understand changes in the healthcare environment, patient populations, and legislation and provide a proper response. Knowing the basic principles of analysis allows a health practitioner to tell a biased study from a reliable one...

Community Health Promotion as a Nurse’s Role

Community health has become a critical part of overall public health policy and strategies. It is necessary to protect the safety of populations within communities through disease protection and health interventions. The impact that nurses carry on influencing both policy development and patient behavior provides a need for community health...

Organizational Culture and Values in Hospitals

Organizational Values Hospitals provide high-quality care while maintaining efficiency. Focusing on patients’ well-being and safety. Respectful environment supporting differing opinions and perspectives. Integrity in upholding legal and ethical standards. Ensuring availability of treatment and quality of service. Transparency and responsibility in any operational practices. Organizational values in a medical facility...

Addressing Healthcare Conflicts: Key Issues and Solutions

Introduction The organization culture promoted in a specific healthcare institution dictates the behaviors, actions, and processes embraced by its nurses and caregivers. More often than not, conflicts occur and eventually affect the nature of healthcare delivery (Higazee, 2015). Such conflicts reduce the morale of the affected healthcare workers. The facility...

Chickenpox: Disease Control and Prevention

Introduction Chickenpox is one of the more common communicable diseases in the world. It is also known as varicella, and it is highly contagious. It includes a variety of easily identifiable symptoms, and complications could happen in certain cases. This paper will present a list of epidemiologic information about the...

Nursing Critique: Comfort Theory

Meaning Katharine Kolcaba’s comfort theory focuses on providing comfort as one of the main purposes of nursing care along with patient safety and patient satisfaction. In the theory, a lot of attention is paid to defining the concept of comfort and establishing what contributes to it, what enhances it, and...

Nursing as an Art and a Science

Introduction The question of whether nursing is an art, a science, or both is not easy to answer. In this work, I have examined each of these versions to find what arguments can be found to support them. I have identified factors that evidence that nursing is a science, as...

Employee Selection Process in Nursing Practice

The process of recruiting and selecting employees in the nursing practice is an important one because it influences the quality of care patients receive. Different healthcare facilities have unique processes that appeal to their internal organizational dynamics. This paper outlines the selection process for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position...

Nursing as Both Science and Art: Bridging Care and Expertise

Nursing is a very complex field that is comprised of a multitude of components, aspects, and layers. Nursing has its own philosophies, beliefs, and culture that include a variety of rituals, perceptions, and beliefs. At the same time, nursing is based on the scientific methods of health care delivery, evidence-based...

Disaster Management Plans in Hospitals: Key Roles and Strategies

All hospitals are required to have a comprehensive disaster management plan which is aimed to minimize deplorable consequences (e.g. disruption of patient care, physical damage to the building, injured and killed people, etc.) of a disaster by specifying the course of action a facility should take to respond and recover...

Family Health Assessment

Introduction Family health assessment is an integral part of the healthcare practitioner’s activity. Health problems in general and chronic diseases, in particular, have an impact not only on a patient but on his or her family life as well. Health assessment demands skills and knowledge from healthcare practitioners to evaluate...

Evidence-Based Practice Quality Improvement Project Proposal

Abstract The purpose of this proposal is to describe the main parts of the quality improvement project that is oriented to improving nurses’ practice, performance, and the quality of care while using effective stress management strategies to address possible burnout. The problem statement is presented in the proposal with a...

High Cost of Prescription Drugs in the U.S.: Causes and Solutions

Introduction Prescription drugs are a critical life-saving option for many patients. According to Kantor, Rehm, Haas, Chan, and Giovannucci (2015), the use of prescription drugs in the United States has risen since 2000, and 59% of American adults used one or more prescription drugs in 2012. Moreover, about 15% of...

Emergency Room Wait Time: Literature Review

Khankeh’s Study Citation Khankeh, H., Khorasani-Zavareh, D., Azizi-Naghdloo, F., & Hoseini, M. (2013). Triage effect on the wait time of receiving treatment services and patients satisfaction in the emergency department: Example from Iran. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 18(1), 79-83. Type of Study, Design Type, Framework/Theory Type of Study:...

Chickenpox, Its Epidemiology and Nursing Role

Introduction Some communicable diseases can quickly spread through a community without proper prevention and health care. Community health nurses can help stop this from happening by researching and analyzing data and keeping the community educated. One of these communicable diseases is chickenpox, the highly contagious nature of which can affect...

Nursing as a Science and Nursing as an Art

Introduction When speaking about nursing, the majority of the representatives of the general population claim that it is a practice. Nevertheless, professionals who work in this sphere know that it can also be both a science and an art that can be performed while coping with their duties. Nursing is...

Teaching Plan: Immunizations and Vaccinations

Introduction In an immunization schedule, provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, eighteen diseases are marked as possible to prevent with the help of appropriate vaccinations. Vaccinations for children (birth – six years) and teenagers/young adults (seven years – eighteen years) are scheduled differently, according to their age....

Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment: Application in Nursing Practice

Student One Imogene King’s theory of goal attainment is a theoretical framework allowing nursing students to set specific health care goals with a patient and meet them through the close nurse-patient relationship (Wayne, 2014). A recent expansion of the scope of practice for nurse practitioners (NPs), nurse educators, and nurse...

Evidence-Based Nursing Project: Key Stakeholders & Barriers

The implementation of an evidence based nursing project requires the participation of several stakeholders with diverse interests and personal orientations (Bohnenkamp, Pelton, Rishel, & Kurtin, 2014). Indeed, as demonstrated by Gallagher-Ford, Fineout-Overholt, Melnyk, and Stillwell (2011), it is important for nursing professionals to engage key stakeholders to a project in...

Betty Neuman and Her Systems Model

Introduction Betty Neuman is one of the prominent American nursing theorists. Neuman’s System Model (NSM) was first presented in 1972 (Alligood, 2014). It was created by Betty Neuman for education purposes, “to provide unity, or a focal point, for student learning” (as cited in Smith & Parker, 2015, p. 182)....

Alteration in Comfort and Impaired Skin Integrity

Introduction The rash on the face, as well as such attendant factors as fever and excessive fatigue, are an excuse to determine which nursing intervention can be helpful in treatment. As a patient, thirty-five-year-old Mary is presented, and her main problem is itching and redness on her face. Also, the...

Family Health History Genogram Assessment

Introduction The analysis of family history by health care professionals is discussed as an appropriate way to determine diseases and conditions which are typical of this family. The focus on three generations in one family is appropriate for such an analysis. In order to prepare a genogram diagram and a...

The Health History and Physical Assessment

Nursing assessments of patients can be discussed as well-structured activities which are based on following a certain protocol (Clarke, 2014). The effectiveness of a health and physical assessment can influence the quality and appropriateness of the proposed treatment (Kohtz, Brown, Williams, & O’Connor, 2017). The purpose of this paper is...

Christian Beliefs on Organ Transplantation: Ethical and Theological Perspectives

Sometimes we face uncertain, challenging, and controversial decisions that are impossible to arrive at without any undesirable circumstances. Such situations are especially exacerbated when parents are obliged to render one of their child’s organs in order to save another son or daughter’s life. A similar situation is presented in a...

Disturbed Sensory Perception as Nursing Diagnosis

Introduction A nurse should determine the presumptive nursing diagnosis that furnishes details of the concrete symptoms of the illness and defines the patient’s problems. It is defined after collecting the essential information about the health condition and the personal data of the patient. The suppositional nursing diagnosis is required to...

The Concept of Human Needs Theory in Nursing

Human Needs Theory: Description In 1943, the Theory of Human Needs was created by Abraham H. Maslow (Cao et al., 2013). Known as Maslow’s Hierarchy (of Needs), the framework allows determining the role of specific factors on the personal development of an individual. According to the theorist, there are six...

Nursing Definition: A Science, an Art, or Both?

Introduction Today, it is not a secret that nursing can be considered as a science, an art, or even both. Some people find it normal to treat this profession as a science with a number of standards, rules, and requirements to be followed. There are also the groups of people...

Nursing Discussion Questions and Issues

Importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in health care today Interdisciplinary collaboration occurs when physicians, caregivers, and nurses come together to deliver high-quality patient care. The practice is important because it creates a team that is capable of delivering evidence-based patient care. The model presents adequate concepts and resources that can transform...

Plan-Do-Study-Act in Hospital Quality Improvement

Critical care or intensive care units in hospitals are required to be staffed with nurses who are trained to work in these units and who are able to perform their duties in a stressful environment. However, staff shortages in these units are typical because of specifics of responsibilities and the...

Presumptive Nursing Diagnosis and Nursing Care Plan

Objective and Subjective Data In order to determine a presumptive nursing diagnosis, it is necessary to collect and document all subjective and objective data that can be obtained from a patient. Accurate physical assessment, medical history, laboratory data, and verbal reports from either the patient or their friend are the...

Person, Health, Environment in Nursing Philosophy

Nursing In the context of my philosophy, nursing is viewed as the process of creating the environment in which recovery will occur at a fast pace, and in which people will be able to engage in the unceasing process of learning about health management, as well as their unique health...

Health and Lifestyle in Russian Culture

The Cultural Norms of Communication Adopted in Russia Verbal, Non-Verbal Communication, and Touches For some reason, western countries consider Russian people to be grim and gloomy, down to the point where communication with Russians becomes uncomfortable and unpleasant, but it’s just a big misunderstanding. I think cultural norms of verbal...

The Nursing Need Theory by Virginia Henderson

Introduction I chose to watch the video about Virginia Henderson as she was one of the most influential nurses in history (Group E, 2010), and her theory of nursing is interesting to me. The video addressed the life and work of Virginia Henderson, as well as provided information regarding her...

Concepts of Biology: HIV and AIDS

As a matter of fact, HIV and AIDS can be considered as a major threat to human life. The primary purpose of the paper is to examine the symptoms and the effects that HIV and AIDS have on a human being. HIV is a type of virus that can transform...

Work-Life Balance in Nursing

One of the biggest challenges faced by nurses in the public and private health care sectors is the development of work-life balance. The main challenge in this process is that the nursing profession is a caregiving field that operates under ethical guidelines that compel the nurses to embrace the needs...

Schizophrenia in “A Beautiful Mind” Film by Howard

Summary Directed by Ron Howard, A Beautiful Mind is a chef-d’oeuvre film centered on the life and mental illness of the renowned mathematician, John Forbes Nash. The movie is based on a biography with the same name written by Sylvia Nasar. The storyline starts in 1947 when John Nash, the...

Calgary Family Assessment Model in Healthcare

Calgary Family Assessment Model in Healthcare: Essay Introduction CFAM (Calgary Family Assessment Model) is a tool utilized by health care specialists to evaluate the overall wellbeing of a family. It is concerned with the structure of the family, the interaction of the family members, their medical background, health status, and...

Healthcare Regulatory Agencies in the US

Introduction In the USA, there are plenty of healthcare regulatory agencies to go around – they monitor and regulate every sphere of public and private healthcare, on various levels ranging from state to federal. These organizations work with nurses, hospital personnel, and legislative bodies, in order to make sure that...

Coping Strategies for Nurses: Managing Stress and Enhancing Well-Being

Introduction The PICO question guiding this paper is; in nurses working 12-hour shifts, do strategies to control stress, compared with doing nothing, reduce nurse errors, and improve patient outcomes, in a period of one year? The paper is a critique of a quantitative study examining effective interventions for stress reduction...

Health Information Systems: Types and Use Phases

The broad category between health information systems Many have high trust in health data innovation, or health IT. Healing centers plan to diminish restorative blunders, for example, requesting and controlling the wrong measurement of a medicine. Suppliers would share tolerant data effortlessly to improve health service delivery (Huston, 2013). Governments...

Hospital’s Financial Problems and Patients’ Views

Financial Problem Analysis The conducted literature review and interview reveal a range of financial problems that are primarily associated with patients’ views and expectations. The first problem is the erroneous perception of the value-for-money factor. The majority of patients are unaware of the cost and treatment options that are delivered...

The Debate on Assisted Suicide: Ethical and Humanitarian Perspectives

Introduction The debate surrounding whether to legalize assisted suicide, or not, rests with evaluating whether it is okay for physicians to help dying patients commit suicide, or not. There are conflicting views regarding this matter. While some people are against assisted suicide for religious reasons and because they are compassionate...

Nursing in the Maternal Role Attainment Theory

Definition of the Meta-Paradigm of Nursing in the Maternal Role Attainment Theory and the Parent-Child Interaction Model The meta-paradigm of nursing in Ramona Mercer’s Maternal Role Attainment Theory is concerned with the health of nontraditional mothers who have an insufficient maternal identity (“Maternal role attainment theory,” 2016). The theory may...

Maternal Role Attainment Theory in Practice

The sphere of nursing care connected with the relationships between parents and children remains quite complex due to the enormous role that such type of communication plays in the life of every single person. According to the assignment, we are supposed to analyze the case of Ms. Montayer, who has...

Peplau’s Interpersonal Theory: Transforming Nursing Practice Through Relationship-Building

The concept of empowerment is prominent in many contemporary nursing theories. Nevertheless, without proper understanding, it is sometimes misinterpreted and misused, which undermines its credibility. The aim of the paper is thus to analyze the concept as presented in Peplau’s interpersonal theory. The concept is outlined and evaluated by reviewing...

Comprehensive Care Plan for Lumbago: Best Practices and Recommendations

Introduction The patient is a 40-year-old Asian American male working as a roofer. After lifting a heavy object three days prior to the examination, the patient got low back pain. The reported symptoms and the results of the diagnostic testing point to lumbago as a priority diagnosis. Subjective Data Chief...

Hospital System Management

Introduction Technology in modern world is increasingly becoming important and necessary in the lives of many people and organizations. For example, use of technology can be cited to be in great use in key areas like education, entertainment, advertisements, banking, warehousing and health (Prakashan 2008, p. 6). Due to this,...

Essay on Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Abstract There are various types of feeding or eating disorders that affect adolescents. The prevalence rate of eating or feeding disorders depends on the different types and various risk factors. Young people have issues with their body weight and image, thus often suffer from eating disorders because they have a...

Overcoming Barriers in Healthcare Change: Strategies for Success

Changes in the sphere of healthcare are required because they provide an opportunity to improve not only the process of healthcare delivery but also the patient’s health outcomes. For example, STEMI patients need efficient and effective treatment procedures, which presupposes the improvement of primary PCI. Unfortunately, professionals can face various...

American Red Cross and Nursing: Historical Impact on Public Perception

Introduction Nursing has changed dramatically over the last century, and one reason for this transformation is the involvement of humanitarian organizations. The American Red Cross (ARC), founded by Clara Barton in 1881, played a critical role in both national and international healthcare missions. Barton decided that America needed a humanitarian,...

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi: Organizational Structure, Culture, and ADKAR Change Management

Introduction The internationally accredited healthcare institution, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, is part of the Cleveland Clinic’s global healthcare network. The famous medical center is dedicated to first-class patient care, groundbreaking research, and educating the next generations of doctors and nurses in the United Arab Emirates and around the world (Cleveland...

Body Systems: Reflection on an Anatomy and Physiology Course

Introduction As a student in a comprehensive anatomy and physiology course, I have significantly enhanced my ability to grasp and integrate complex biological concepts. Throughout this course, I learned to use anatomical terminology accurately to describe the locations of major organs in the human body. For example, I can now...

Leadership Strategies for Successful Hospital Mergers and Organizational Integration

Introduction Mergers are challenging processes in which organizations with different cultures, structures, and values have to become a single entity. The success of this process largely depends on the actions of leaders – specifically, managers and executives who remain in their positions within the merged organization. In the case of...

Acute Physiological Responses of the Body to Exercise

Impact of Physical Stress on Body Responses Alterations in external factors might trigger specific changes in the body’s work. Thus, acute responses can be defined as the immediate physiological changes the body makes in response to increased exercise intensity (Costanzo, 2017). It ensures that all parts acquire the needed nutrients...

Pediatric X-Rays: Balancing Diagnostic Benefits and Radiation Risks

Introduction Pediatric patients are an especially sensitive demographic regarding imaging examinations involving ionizing radiation. While X-rays may offer valuable diagnostic information, they also pose a danger of injury to a child’s maturing body due to the long-term effects of radiation exposure. As a result, before ordering an examination, healthcare practitioners...

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Addressing Medical Malpractice

Introduction Instances of medical malpractice have become a topical issue in the healthcare sector. The forms of misconduct result in significant disputes, and the potential area of their resolution has been an area of interest across most healthcare facilities (Hsieh, 2021). According to Khan et al. (2020), a recent medical...

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios and the Role of Nursing Research in Improving Healthcare Quality

Introduction It seems reasonable to state that the problem of nurse-to-patient ratios has persisted for a considerable period. The demand for nurses tends to grow in tandem with the expansion of the healthcare industry. The dearth of competent professionals responding to this demand has resulted in higher nurse-to-patient ratios. This...

EPIC System Security Risks, EHR Interoperability, and the Role of Nurses in Healthcare IT

Security Vulnerabilities in Centralized Digital Records First, EPIC’s centralized digital patient record storage introduces security vulnerabilities that threaten the privacy and reliability of patient information. Data leaks, hacks, and unauthorized access are all major worries. Robust security measures must be put in place to fix security flaws. Data encryption, permission-based...

The Impact of the COVID-19 on American Society

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic devastated American society, disrupting lives and routines, straining finances, and exacerbating feelings of isolation and loneliness. The spread of the virus dramatically altered the daily lives of Americans, including how people work, learn, shop, and interact with others (Horstman & Lewis, 2022). The coronavirus profoundly affected...

Acupuncture as an Alternative Therapy: Benefits and Drawbacks

Introduction Alternative therapies are becoming increasingly popular as people look for more natural ways to treat their illnesses. One such alternative therapy that has gained widespread popularity is acupuncture. Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese therapy that involves the insertion of needles in specific points in the body to elicit healing....

Ukraine’s Mental Health Crisis Amid War and COVID-19

Introduction The paper examines mental health as a critical global health issue, focusing on Ukraine. The prolonged conflict in Ukraine has aggravated the country’s mental health crisis, impacting one in every five persons with a mental health problem such as depression, anxiousness, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or schizophrenia (WHO, 2022, para....

Medical Negligence in Sickle Cell Care: The Amy Smith Case

Introduction Every decision made by medical practitioners with regard to their patients must be in the best interest of the latter so as to foster trust between the two, as the medical community rightfully accepts it. In some instances, however, medical negligence can shatter this trust, leaving profound consequences for...

The Role of Research in Nursing: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Significance of Research The need for nursing research is caused by the opportunity to obtain crucial knowledge that cannot be gathered during superficial studies. Moreover, this data can be practically implemented to improve healthcare services. Understanding the basic research principles is necessary for nurses to make vital results and to...

Medicaid Expansion: California’s Success vs. Texas’ Refusal

Introduction Medicaid is among the programs in the healthcare system that strive to support vulnerable populations who would otherwise be uninsured. The government aims to improve health outcomes by offering better access to healthcare. However, while some states expand Medicaid, others refuse to do so for specific reasons. While California...

Health Information Exchange Model: Technologies and Data Extraction

Introduction Widespread technology adoption creates new opportunities in health care, and rapid health information exchange (HIE) is one of the critical benefits, significantly affecting the population’s health. Several key technologies underpin HIE, supporting efficient and secure data sharing between facilities. Key Technologies in Health Information Exchange (HIE) Depending on the...

Emergence and Role of Ethics Committees in Healthcare

Introduction This text discusses the emergence and importance of ethics committees in hospitals. It is a concept that came into existence in the late 1960s and early 1970s due to various high-profile medical cases raising ethical issues. The composition of these committees usually includes a diverse group of professionals to...

The Role of Statistical Analysis in Nursing: Quality, Safety, Health Promotion, and Leadership

Introduction Statistics is an important subject that is widely used in the practice of the healthcare system. It stands for different necessities that nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals face when working with patients or deciding on a diagnosis. Statistics is widely used to analyze patient symptoms and research innovative...

Opioid Addiction, Treatment Options and Efficacy: A PICOT (Nursing) Study

Patient, Population or Problem Lately, the number of people who take opiates has considerably grown. Of particular concern is the use of drugs by young people aged 16-25, which is becoming one of the most acute social problems of modern American society. Young people start using opiates because of deep...

The Role of Managed Care Organizations

Managed care organizations (MCOs) have become integral to the modern healthcare environment. These organizations provide various services, including health insurance, network management, and utilization management. The administrative role of healthcare organizations in executing risk management policies and ensuring compliance with MCO standards involves several key functions. Firstly, healthcare organizations must...

The Significance of Social Justice in Nursing Practice

Introduction Delivering equal opportunity for medical treatment for all people, irrespective of their specific traits is essential in healthcare and is referred to as social justice. Social justice, according to the AACN, is the equal manner in which individuals are treated despite their socioeconomic situation, race, ethnicity, age, nationality, impairment,...

Antibiotics: The Biggest Medical Discovery of the Twentieth Century

The twentieth century was an era of discoveries in many scientific and technical fields that turned the world upside down. For a hundred years, scientific and technological progress has reached such heights that people who lived at the beginning of the century could not even imagine. Spaceflight, the Internet, civil...

Pediatric Health History and Physical Examination

It is important to note that health history and physical examination are essential practices in providing healthcare services. However, there are key differences when it comes to conducting them in infants, children, and adolescents as compared with adults. The points of divergence of physical examination and health history between these...

A Comprehensive Annotated Bibliography on Substance Use and Abuse

Finding helpful material on how to conduct research and the effects of substance misuse was made more accessible by using ProQuest, ERIC, and Google Scholar and comparing their functionalities. Considering its comprehensive record, Google Scholar is the best search tool available. Nonetheless, toggling between the three different search engines facilitated...

Pharmacology and Medicines Optimisation

Introduction The chosen scenario involves a 46-year-old male with seasonal rhinitis. Martin has been treating the symptoms with the over-the-counter (OTC) drug Piriteze 10 mg once daily. Following his recent diagnosis of hypertension, Martin was administered 10 mg of Enalapril. To ensure that Martin’s prescriptions do not interfere with his...

Core Values: Sexual Health and Wellbeing

The topic of human sexuality is gaining more and more recognition and awareness in modern society. As individuals grow older, they form their own views on this topic. Of particular importance in the formation of these beliefs are upbringing and the society with which they interacted. As part of the...

Patient Autonomy in Nursing Practice

The first people affected by the patient’s decisions are the family members. Even though the patient has a malignant intestinal tumor, it is complex to understand why the patient does not want to be resuscitated. They are stressed and pressuring the nurses to do everything to keep their loved one...

The Issue of Misuse of Prescription Drugs

Introduction The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in the United States. NIDA defines prescription drug abuse as “taking a medication that is not prescribed for you, or taking it for reasons or in doses other than what is recommended” (National...

How Analytics Can Help Improve Healthcare Decision-Making

Applying healthcare analytics appropriately helps one make more productive and effective operational and clinical choices. Healthcare analytics focuses on the technical procedures that gather, monitor, and interpret healthcare information to curb challenges like diseases, ensure good healthcare services, promotion of workers and patient security. Data analysis assists healthcare professionals in...

External Quality Assessment and Proficiency Testing

What is EQA? Medical laboratory quality management is developing rapidly and keeps evolving every day. However, analytical quality is still the primary issue since none of the other laboratory quality attributes are relevant if analytical quality is not achieved. Quality control (QC) was first introduced to the medical sphere long...

The Black Plague vs. the COVID-19 Pandemic

The documentary History of the Black Death recounts a global pandemic during the Middle Ages that can somewhat be equated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Like COVID-19, the Bubonic Plague originated in one area, spreading globally and leading to the death of millions. The Black Plague started in China, spreading through...

The DNP Role: Module Reflection

Throughout the past semester, an insightful and transformational journey occurred to me since I improved my theoretical understanding of the DNP role and the importance of nursing research in constructing evidence-based practice. Moreover, I was encouraged to explore the theories of nursing and the importance of transformational and implementation science...

Antisocial Personality Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Introduction Mental illness is an issue that has a detrimental impact on an individual’s life. It includes symptoms that affect a person’s thinking, perception, mood, or behavior (Weiner & Greene, 2017). Dexter Morgan came for a therapy because he believes he has mental issues. Based on this, I carried out...

Nursing Informatics Impact on Patient Outcomes

Introduction A daily record of deaths from so-called “lifestyle diseases” does not exist in the current world. Every day, tens of thousands of new patients are diagnosed, many of whom have no idea they are the victims of these silent killings. A number of diseases and ailments appear on this...

Doctor-Patient Relationships in Medical Anthropology

Introduction The doctor-patient connection requires open communication and trust between the medical professional and the client. A cooperative connection between patients and healthcare professionals is one in which the individual deliberately requests the doctor’s help and the clinician willingly acknowledges the individual as a patient. Fundamentally, the doctor-patient relationship can...

O+ Blood Type Key Characteristics

A particular blood type constitutes a combination of genes inherited by a person. A certain blood type contains antibodies and antigens of a particular type that distinguish it from others. My blood type is O-positive, which is one of the most commonly observed blood types. In this paper, the O-positive...

Medical Gatekeeping and Related Ethical Dilemmas

Both the pro and con sides of gatekeeping take advantage of the doctor’s de facto role as the gatekeeper for patient access to services. However, the objectives are not mainly in the patient’s best interests. The moral dilemmas come into play when these other interests compromise the patient’s faith in...

Impact of Outdoor Activities on Mental Health

Rationale for Research The need for the present study emerged from the researcher’s observations of people whom they guided in the mountains during hikes and treks as a mountain leader and scout leader. The majority of individuals coming to the natural setting complain of having chronic stress in the environment...

Social Determinants of Health in Wolverhampton Town

Introduction Wolverhampton, which is situated in the West Midlands area of England, is known for its post-industrial history, friendly citizens, and high-quality health care. The town is also referred to as Wulfrun, which means “the settlement of the wolf.” In the past, it was an important town in England and...

Health Aspects of Young Adulthood

Young adulthood is better characterized as a period of health-impairing lifestyles. This stage is defined as the period between 18 and 26 years, a time when youth have resources and a lot of time. This point in life is usually dubbed a transition period because people are moving from underneath...

The American Red Cross’ Policies and Functions

Introduction Non-profit public health organizations employ donations and private funding, which they mostly obtain from these sources, to advance fair access to healthcare. Non-profit organizations have existed and served local and international communities throughout history. As an illustration, these organizations have consistently promoted and carried out vaccination campaigns among the...

Lean Management: Jidoka and Poke-Yoke Principles

The constant improvement of various facets of an organization’s functioning is a fundamental aspect of its work. At the same time, it is vital to ensure the absence of critical mistakes or their effective management when they emerge. Under these conditions, the concept of lean management acquires the top priority....

What One Needs to Know About Acne

Introduction A person’s skin contains tiny holes known as pores which can be blocked by dirt, dead skin cells, bacteria, and oil. When they become clogged, a pimple develops in the skin, known as a blemish or zit (“Acne – Symptoms and Causes”). If a person develops several spots at...

Sibling Birth Order Personality Stereotypes and Structure

This study is about the connection between the position of birth and the personality traits of siblings. The study focuses on family designs to establish relationships as per the research done by other scholars. According to the existing literature, there is a significant association between birth order and structural traits...

Theory of Interpersonal Nursing

Introduction Nursing theories bridge the gap between knowledge and practice thus influencing the patient outcomes. They are commonly applied in guiding education, research, and clinical activities. Specifically, the theories are used to evaluate care interventions and provide a rationale for decision-making. However, their application can only produce positive impacts if...

Medical Device Manufacturer Launching a New Metal Alloy Prosthesis

Introduction The medical sector is regarded as one of the most important departments across the globe. It deals with human wellness, making this docket a more sensitive field than other areas of work. Introducing new devices into the medical sector requires good research to avoid any risks associated with it....

Ethical Issues of Informed Consent in Intoxicated Patients

Since the participants in the current case study are heavily intoxicated, the process of obtaining informed consent becomes complicated. According to recent studies, the majority of people who filed questionnaires while intoxicated could not remember the event once they became sober (Martel et al., 2018). Therefore, an ethical problem arises...

Autism Spectrum Disorder Analysis

Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a collection of neurological conditions in which a person’s speech, motor motions, and social interaction are disrupted. ASD is categorized as a cognitive disorder as its symptoms usually develop within the first two years of life. Autism is classified as a spectrum condition since...

An Analysis of the Affordable Care Act

New acts in the spheres of healthcare always entail both considerable challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders. As a result, every new act, especially those which imply major changes, gets subject to criticism. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted in 2010 became significant legislation which, to a large extent, reformed...

Patient Safety Improvement After Sentinel Event

The sentinel event deals with a 37-year-old woman named Sady with diabetes and high blood pressure complications during the intrapartum phase of pregnancy who started developing hypertension despite her efforts to keep glucose low. The patient’s physician was able to keep her hypertension stable by monitoring her glucose and BP...

Childhood Obesity in the US From an Economic Perspective

Background Childhood obesity is a complex issue that requires consideration from the perspective of several areas, including economics. Looking at the problem of childhood obesity from an economic point of view offers an understanding of a wider range of causes and consequences and the definition of government intervention in solving...

Health Care Disparities: Race and Gender

Race and gender disparity in healthcare delivery pose significant challenges to the U.S healthcare system. Racial disparities coupled with lower socioeconomic levels affect the access and quality of care. In America, racial and ethnic minorities collectively receive lower-quality of care than white people. Women are undervalued compared to men, influencing...

Effects of Eating Bags of Microwave Popcorn for Years

Eating bags of microwave popcorn for years is claimed to cause “popcorn” lung from inhalation of the flavoring used on the popcorn. Plaintiffs with the medical problem sued the popcorn makers and the maker of the flavoring. The flavoring maker asserted it was not liable under the bulk-supplier defense. Daughetee...

Lesson Plan for Child Malnutrition

Introduction This lesson will assist in educating mothers to young children on the important of good nutrition, how to prevent malnutrition and how to address it. Learners Identification Mothers to Toddlers: this is the main target group since they often interact with their young children and handle most of the...

Chronic Illnesses Care Coordination Quality

Introduction A gap in quality-related care coordination for individuals with chronic illness has embellished a heightened concern in healthcare organizations and the contemporary world. I believe empathy is a gap in quality-related care coordination for individuals with chronic diseases. Numerous individuals cannot acquire genuine care to manage their chronic illnesses...

The Career of a Registered Nurse

When choosing a career, it is always important to consider all of its aspects and details in order to be knowledgeable about one’s occupational opportunities. Registered nurses are among the main healthcare workers who provide vital services to patients in various environments. The carer of a registered nurse implies having...

Mental Health Problems in the UK and the US

Introduction With the ongoing war in Ukraine and the sanctions against Russia, prices of fuel, electricity, water, and the rest has been increased, contributing to mental health problems for many individuals and families. Data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) indicate that Europe’s mental health care has...

Drug Misuse and Its Effects on Children

Introduction Drug misuse refers to using a substance in a manner, not per applicable legal or medical guidelines. Health and body functioning are negatively affected, and the condition may manifest itself in drug dependence or an array of other harmful and problematic behaviors. A person’s toxic or chronic use of...

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