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Abstract Environmental, societal and life-style factors have a huge impact on human health. Several factors in the environment contribute to ill health in humans. The issue of global warming has hugely contributed to ill health both directly and indirectly. Food supply in the modern environment has also had an impact...
Introduction Nurses are important professionals in the health care system. They outline the point of contact between a patient and the system. Similarly, they identify problems, assess health situations, and offer solutions for health issues that may, or may not, need a doctor’s intervention (Haigh, 2013). Because of their critical...
Introduction In healthcare settings, culturally competent organizations entail systems that have developed the capacity to not only provide care to patients with diverse cultural and racial values, beliefs, expectations and behaviors, but also to tailor or customize the delivery of care with the view to satisfactorily meeting the patients’ social,...
Introduction The study “Aging is a Powerful Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Independent of Body Mass Index” analyzes the role of age as a potential risk element for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) (Fazeli et al., 2020). The researchers analyzed an extensive patient database to determine the distribution...
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...
Introduction Despite the intention to educate individuals from an early age and cover many risks, some situations are not easy to predict. Nowadays, many people consider adolescent parenting challenging because of the inability to finish high school, the importance of public assistance, or the inevitability of material hardship (Cone et...
Preoperative Preparations for Cesarean Section: Ensuring Patient Readiness Before a patient goes to the Operating Room for a cesarean section, there are several critical preparations that the nurse must complete. These preparations are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of both the mother and the baby. Whether the cesarean...
Introduction Public health, health, and personal health are three distinct but related concepts often used interchangeably. To gain a more comprehensive knowledge of these terms, it is important to explore each of them separately and to understand the differences between them. This essay will define each of the terms and...
Introduction Each nurse operates based on an individual nursing philosophy despite potentially not formulating one. Simultaneously, one’s nursing philosophy may, to a certain extent, be based on an existing evidence-based nursing theory. My philosophy is linked to making a difference in my patients’ lives and helping them achieve their health...
Arguments for Government Intervention vs. Market-Based Solutions Since its inception in 1965, Medicare has been the cornerstone of health insurance coverage for older people in the US. Whatever their wealth or health, everybody over 65 is eligible for coverage. Those insured by the program have found it very simple to...
The Market Failure An ideal market assumes fair competition between market participants and the free choice of consumers. The problem is that the healthcare market works in both economic and social fields. Market failures occur, leading to barriers and discrimination in access to medicine. Such failures are the main argument...
Introduction Healthcare specialists prioritize delivering high-quality care in pursuit of positive patient outcomes. In the modern world, requirements for the grade of medical assistance have increased, demanding proficiency for clinical outcomes and being people-centered (“Improvement science,” n.d.; Johnson & Sollecito, 2020). Therefore, it is necessary for those working in the...
Introduction The paper aims to discuss the problem of medication errors. In medical care, the risks of medication errors pose a significant threat to patient safety. According to Paparella (2018), incorrect prescription of the drug, the use of incorrect dosages, and the wrong medication method can pose a significant danger...
Health education plays a significant role in improving the level of public health. Health education is a set of educational activities aimed at forming a healthy lifestyle, preventing diseases, preserving and strengthening health, increasing people’s ability to work, and prolonging their active lives (Allied Health World, n.d.). With the help...
Introduction Nursing theories provide an important foundation for decision-making in patient care. Thus, exploring relevant nursing theories can uncover valuable insights into care in patients with type 2 diabetes. Firstly, the theory of a patient-centered approach to nursing was introduced by Faye Abdellah in 1960 (Mudd et al., 2020). Main...
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...
Patients frequently struggle to understand or recall the details their healthcare practitioners have presented to them. Practically, one of the best ways to gauge a client’s comprehension of directives is to use teach-back (Talevski et al., 2020). The patient is invited to talk about their perceptions of their medical state,...
Theory Description The Behavior System Model of Nursing is well-known and practiced nowadays. It was originally introduced in 1968 by Dorothy Johnson, a professor of nursing at the University of California (McEwen, M., 2018, p.155). The process of creating this framework started in the late 1950s when she investigated the...
Introduction This essay contends that alternative dispute resolution procedures best settle most medical conflicts and that these procedures can improve patient security by encouraging more open and thorough risk disclosure. Additionally, it makes the case that patient autonomy should be used to frame discussions about medical conflicts and patient safety....
Abstract Substance misuse is becoming a significant problem in Guam, with methamphetamine usage contributing to increased theft and criminal activities. The One Sky Center Substance Abuse Cultural-Based Interventions Methodology, which acknowledges the importance of cultural traditions in supporting long-term rehabilitation, is the foundation of the study. The program used a...
Introduction Generally, having a proper healthcare system in the country requires consideration of factors ranging from geo-political to multicultural perspectives. An ideal care system should incorporate various facets including physical access to care, prevention, palliative care, mental health, technology, and cultural competence. The mentioned aspects are crucial components of healthcare...
Introduction The QSEN competencies are a collection of six essential abilities for every healthcare team. Patient-centered care, cooperation and collaboration, evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement (QI), safety, and informatics are some of them (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2012). Each competence has its own set of expectations for the...
Introduction Nursing has recognized several misconceptions about the differences between advanced nursing practice (ANP) and Advanced Practice Nurses (APN). The public should be notified of the distinct responsibilities of APNs and ANPs within the healthcare system and the significance of the advanced practice. The importance of advanced practice techniques to...
The implementation of self-help kiosks as a cost-saving strategy is a growing trend in healthcare organizations, as these kiosks aim to improve efficiency, reduce costs and provide patients with the same level of care. While this approach offers advantages, it is crucial to consider potential drawbacks associated with reduced staffing...
For decades, abortion has been a hotly debated subject, eliciting strong and often firmly entrenched beliefs on all sides of the political spectrum. While some say that a woman’s freedom to choose what happens to her own body is a basic human right, others think that it is a moral...
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...
Cerebral palsy is among the most widespread physical disabilities affecting millions of children and adults around the world. Nevertheless, in the United States, the overall incidence of the disease is relatively low, with the chances of having a child diagnosed with it being less than 1% (1 in 345) (CDC,...
Globalization is the phenomenon describing tight relationships between global cultures and economies. It increases the interdependence of the countries by promoting reduced tariffs, an expanded job market, and a competitive environment. As the technologies, information, and development of science become available for everyone, globalization speed increases rapidly. Its technology diffusion...
Introduction The film “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” is based on one of the best-selling books of the same title authored by Rebecca Skloot. The movie essentially told the story of three people. The first was Henrietta Lacks, her daughter Deborah Lacks, and the journalist (Rebecca Skloot) who researched...
Introduction Gross motor skills and fine motor skills are two distinct categories of physical development that children go through and enhance from infancy through adulthood. Gross motor skills are the larger movements of the legs, arms, feet, and torso that involve balance and coordination (Thunder et al., 2021). Examples of...
Introduction Community-based long-term planning has developed over time. Today, a higher level of specialized knowledge and organizational lessons may be used to better the healthcare system. It is important to note that a holistic well-being assessment for the aged is based on the assumption that they have greater physical and...
IHD is a condition that results to distress in the heart due to a lack of enough blood supply. It is also referred to as coronary illness and is a major cause of death worldwide, including in Australia (Indraratna et al., 2020). The ailment results when the blood starts to...
Introduction One of the most prevalent mental health issues that have significant adverse implications is postnatal depression. Community-based health promotion practices based on relevant theories, approaches, models, and methods constitute a powerful tool aimed at managing this problem. This presentation will cover the reflection on the health promotion aimed at...
The use of electronic health records (EHRs) in managed care settings is a complex issue that raises many questions. One the one hand, by giving physicians quick and simple access to patient information, EHRs have the potential to increase the effectiveness and quality of healthcare. However, if EHRs encumber rather...
Teenage pregnancy is an acute issue all around the world. When analyzing the topic of teenage pregnancies, one can see the detrimental impact of poor sex education and how it can result in low quality of life for parents and children. Thus, when facing the issue of teenage pregnancies, authorities...
Healthcare professionals and organizations require standards of care since they describe the level of competence in the nursing process as a way of protecting and saving a life. Professional standards are vital in maintaining safety and proficiency evaluations for clinical units (Duffy, 2022). Standards of care can be used as...
Introduction Patient safety is a critical aspect of healthcare delivery, and the prevention of harm is the primary goal of healthcare professionals. Nurses are vital in providing safe patient care and have a professional and ethical responsibility to minimize or prevent safety concerns. Adverse events, unsafe acts, errors, and harm...
The question of whether clinical reasoning expertise should be perceived as a skill, or a state is a complex issue that has reverberations on medical expert education. The phenomenon of context specificity (CS) and the situativity theory (ST) represent theoretical perspectives that oppose the viewpoint of professional expertise as a...
Introduction Cigarettes containing tobacco and nicotine have been used for years, but with new methods of smoking being introduced, the numbers are rising. According to the World Health Organization (WHO, 2022), 22.3% of the global population uses tobacco, 36.7% of all men and 7.8% of the world’s women. Office of...
Introduction Individuals can figure out who, what, where, when, why, and how to do nursing by looking at the scope of nursing practice. These things must be discussed to understand professional health care. The “who” to do nursing is all the nurses worldwide who have finished their training, earned a...
Introduction Reducing the number of patients who are readmitted to the hospital after being discharged is a problem that affects healthcare systems all around the world. One in five Medicare recipients in the US gets readmitted within 30 days of discharge. Hospital readmission under thirty days has been an expensive...
Introduction Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a depressive condition affecting adolescents or children characterized by severe anger, irritability, and intense, frequent tantrums. Its symptoms surpass a child being moody as the children suffering from the condition experience extreme problems at school, home, and with peers, which warrants medical attention...
Introduction In the article, “Nursing education challenges and solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: an integrative review,” the authors sought to investigate the challenges of nursing education in sub-Saharan Africa and the solutions for improving nursing education. The authors note that the sub-Saharan region continuously reports an increased burden of communicable diseases...
A concept map is one of the nurses’ most potent tools to help organize and visualize their careers. This map provides an easy-to-read diagram highlighting the relationship between various nursing elements. The concept can help students pre-plan their assessment and gain valuable clinical program insights. Finally, the tool promotes students’...
Sexually transmitted diseases are among the fatal illnesses that necessitate medical treatment. STDs, such as HIV, cannot be cured, so prevention is essential for controlling the disease. As a result, the government ensures that its citizens are protected from sexual infections. People should have easy access to safe and effective...
Introducing the Test The Rorschach inkblot test is a psychological questionnaire which was designed by Swiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach in 1921 (Choca & Rossini, 2018). This test is used to examine a person’s mental health and personality. It is also used to evaluate a person’s response to various situations. People...
Evidence-based nursing practice is the process through which nurses utilize the most current research to offer the best care to patients, which leads to improved health outcomes and lower costs (Abu-Baker et al., 2021). Evidence-Based Plan (EBP) combines the latest research in nursing literature, practitioner experiences, and the patient’s preferences...
Monitoring and controlling are the primary functions of an organization’s management team, and their work determines how efficiently the recourses are allocated and used. Multiple components, such as finances, workforce, technology, and equipment, are integrated into the strategies to administer and optimize the work of a hospital (Almansoori et al.,...
The health of a community is greatly affected by the work that people do. The reality is that every industry has its own set of risks when it comes to the place of employment, with perhaps just a distinction in the nature or severity of the dangers present. There has...
Introduction Exercise helps people maintain better control over blood glucose levels and aids in weight loss, which are significant risk factors for diabetes. Physical activity alleviates typical health difficulties among elderly diabetics, such as poor balance and flexibility. Regular exercise is critically essential for effective glucose management. Understanding how type...
Social workers in psychiatric facilities have several important responsibilities, including completing patient intake and evaluation procedures. The client will first have a meeting with the social worker who has been assigned to them, during which an intake process is done. This will involve gathering general identifying information regarding medical coverage,...
Fraud and abuse in the healthcare system have been one of the top enforcement priorities in the U.S. for the past few years. The Federal Department of Justice and U.S. attorneys are fighting Medicaid fraud and struggling to define abuse, fraud, and corresponding penalties. This research paper aims to identify...
Introduction Multiple health issues affect communities, which results in the fact that residents of the same area are subject to similar problems. This information demonstrates that certain epidemiological and environmental factors contribute to this state of affairs. That is why it is possible to address all these risk factors to...
Executive Summary The intensive care unit is a unit of paramount salience in a healthcare setup. It serves the sole purpose of handling critically ill patients requiring extensive care. Teamwork is vital in providing timely, effective, and excellent care and promoting patient safety (Ervin et al., 2018). Poor collaboration and...
Introduction This is a proposal for the establishment of a private profit-making, multi-specialty ambulatory medical facility in Abuja, Nigeria. Currently, the region is in need of modern and multi-dimensional medical facilities, which justifies the relevance of such an appeal. The purpose is to assemble a team of medical specialists who...
In healthcare, ethics, morals and values play a rather crucial role. It is important to be able to differentiate between the concepts and understand their influence on the field. Ethics in healthcare refer to a set of principles that assist medical professionals with providing care. It features both one’s moral...
Introduction Evidence-based practice presents an approach in which research evidence can be used for guidance in the decision-making process. PICOT is a tool used in clinical research that provides a clear formulation of elements within the research’s question. The use of the PICOT tool significantly contributes to the overall efficiency...
Understanding the distinction between illness and disease and the many available treatments makes it easier to comprehend how alternative therapies like EEG biofeedback fit within a comprehensive approach for managing illnesses and diseases. Although the disease can exist without causing sickness, this is uncommon. For instance, it has been dubbed...
Introduction A person’s health is an essential concern since it directly affects their ability to live a fulfilling life. The health of the organs is crucial for optimum functioning because the effectiveness of the body depends on each one. One of the most essential topics in healthcare training is anatomy...
Radioactive isotopes, or chemical elements produced through the decay of atoms, are widely used in medicine. The branch of medicine known as nuclear medicine studies the use of radioactive materials for monitoring the internal functioning of organs and directed elimination of the affected or damaged tissues of the body. Thus,...
Ebola is a highly infectious disease with elevated mortality and spread rates. It has caused an extensive number of outbreaks, specifically in Africa, and Shuaib et al. (2014) have examined the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in Nigeria. As a result of the incident lasting from July to September 2014,...
Introduction We have many mental images associated with posture. The advice from our mothers to sit up straight is probably the one we hear the most, and it makes a lot of sense from a musculoskeletal standpoint. When we adopt a “military posture,” such as sitting up straight or standing...
Introduction Homeostasis is essential for the human body’s health and survival. The term refers to the maintenance of the internal environment of the body and cells (Rizzo, 2015). For instance, homeostasis is associated with sufficient blood sugar levels, heart rate, and temperature (Rizzo, 2015). Discussion Homeostasis is supported by various...
Healthy living is vital for a person’s physical and emotional wellness. Additionally, healthy living is necessary to prevent the development of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Unhealthy living may cause psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress (Penninx & Lange, 2022). Healthy lifestyle management...
The organization’s strategic foundation is built on its mission, vision, purpose, and values. They direct and steer the goal, principles, and values that drive the organization’s actions and convey this purpose internally and publicly (Law & Breznik, 2018). The organization’s mission is to enhance both individual health and the general...
Tuberculosis is a common infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is now a significant problem in many countries around the world; regardless of the level of economic development, since 1990, there has been a worldwide increase in the incidence of tuberculosis among people. Morbidity increased three times, and mortality...
A medical model is called a direction in psychology that provides an explanation for mental illness through physical causes. The medical model connects emotional and mental problems with biological ones (Huda, 2021). In modern medicine, there are two models of mental illness – biomedical and biopsychosocial. In combination with medical...
This summary examines my diet patterns concerning the recommended values as well as considers adjustments to achieve a healthier diet. An imbalanced diet was identified as the major cause of death and the third-leading factor of disability-adjusted life-year loss in the United States (Mokdad et al. 1444). It is critical...
Abstract Teenage pregnancy is one of the leading public health concerns due to the significant burden of childbearing for underage girls in terms of physical and mental health, safety, and life achievements. The proposed research study is designed to investigate this topic and generate a reliable body of evidence capable...
Litigation encompasses controversial cases addressing legal issues. The case that will be discussed further, namely Hansen v. Baxter, highlights the importance of awareness of the legal and ethical issues when entering the market. In March 1991, Andrina Hansen was admitted to Mt. Sinai and was diagnosed with a stomach ulcer....
Introduction In the past, Madeleine Leininger noted and advocated for the notion of adequate care in nursing practice. Throughout her career as a nurse, she evaluated how nurses ignored to appreciate the patients’ culture while delivering care (da Silva et al., 2021). I chose Madeline Leininger’s theory because in the...
Introduction: Definition of consent Consent represents a kind of an agreement that is defined between two or more parties and highlights certain capacities and freedoms that are preserved by that agreement. For instance, if a person agrees to something because they are coerced or under the influence of illicit substances,...
Abstract This paper aims to review and study the issue of professional and job burnout in nursing practitioners, as well as to identify the primary causes and the main consequences of this problem. The adjustments that have been made to the system and management have resulted in a new strain...
Introduction Teratogens are substances, such as medications, chemicals, or diseases, that can induce aberrant development in the womb. Teratogens are ambient substances that, when introduced to the mother, can disrupt normal fetal development, culminating in gestational maldevelopment or mortality (Tsamantioti and Hashmi, 2020). There are billions of possible teratogens, but...
The DSM-5 classification is written and used in order to help psychiatric professionals within the industry more universally understand, diagnose and describe mental disorders. The classification contains many common and rare conditions, each of which are properly separated into types and categories. The book is extremely useful to any practicing...
Organizational Structure Novant Health is a network of clinics located in four US states. This allows us to conclude that the structure in the company is multi-step, and not a classic hierarchical one. So, first of all, it should be noted that the organization has a headquarters with its own...
Case formulation allows doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses to see each patient’s unique story that led to their psychological breakdown. Nurse practitioners peer into the behavior of the patient and notice different details. Case formulation also takes into account the details of each patient’s past and teaches nurse practitioners to...
Difference of the APRN (AG-ACNP) Role and Scope Even though ACNPs are one type of APRN, there is a significant difference in their role and scope. Advanced practice registered nurses are at the forefront of providing preventive services to the public. They treat and diagnose diseases, advise the public on...
In my opinion, compelling examples of the work of marketing in health care are advertising of anti-COVID measures on social networks and advertising of psychological support services. In these cases, the advertisement took the form of a promotion and a call to action. Marketers promoted and spoke in clear language...
Introduction Since its emergence, COVID-19 has had an immense impact on all areas of human life and wellness. After over two years, the virus has spread worldwide and become a daily consideration for most, causing an unprecedented social and economic uproar. Despite stabilizing measures having taken place, and several vaccine...
Problem Statement Post-operative surgical wound infections or surgical site infections are the conditions that develop after surgery due to insufficient post-operative care or negligence that obligates additional medical attention other than the issues initially presented. SSIs are the second most common hospital-acquired infections after urinary tract diseases. Nevertheless, they are...
Introduction The movie Girl, Interrupted is a psychological drama exploring the relationship between two main characters with different mental health disorders. The primary focus of the given analysis will be on Susanna Kaysen, an 18-year-old woman with borderline personality disorder or BPD. The plot begins with Susanna overdosing on pills,...
Introduction Work in the health care sector is inseparably connected with interaction with patients, which means that conflict situations increase significantly. Different worldviews, national-ethnic and cultural differences, and specific human behavior often become initiators of practical communication problems. This is especially true in the context of working as an emergency...
Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that affects those who have experienced or witnessed a horrific tragedy. Catastrophic incidents, accidents, terrorist acts, war assaults, death, sexual brutality, or injuries are examples of terrifying events (American Psychiatric Association, 2020). Family and individual functioning may be disrupted due to...
An assessment of the exacerbation of Asthma (Shortness of Breath and cough) provides one with the necessary experience in analyzing critically ill patients and selecting the appropriate nursing management for the condition. The problem’s process revolves around identifying the vital signs that explain the changes linked to the altered physiology....
To design a standard procedure used in the collection and preparation of fresh frozen plasma (FFP). The standard operating procedure aims at providing laboratory staff and others with professional and regulatory guidelines in collecting and managing fresh frozen plasma. Policy The policy aims to provide an easily accessible and adequate...
Healthcare is an important aspect that guarantees that good quality of life is maintained and alleviates people from illnesses. Healthcare currently is not accessible to everyone, but this should not be the case because everyone should have access to healthcare. Various advantages can be seen if healthcare was provided to...
Subjective Findings The subjective data used in nursing diagnosis typically refers to the visual examination of patients and their reported symptoms. In this case, subjective data included in the diagnosis was the reported shortness of breath and difficulty breathing that the patient indicated upon admission to the emergency department. The...
Introduction Decision-making is the essence of nursing practice, as nurses must make choices about treatment and patient care countless times a day. Levett-Jones et al. (2010) note that nurses make 1428 decisions during a 12-hour shift in critical care. In turn, according to Razieh et al. (2018), about one hundred...
Executive Summary This paper describes the essence of sound healing, its types, benefits, and origins to create a solid background for its implementation into national centers in Saudi Arabia. Being introduced centuries ago, vibrational medicine was proved as sufficient practice to improve their emotional and physical well-being. Today, the community’s...
Introduction Over the past decade, there have been increased cases of mental illness in the United States. Although the cases were initially reported in the cities and other major towns, the rural areas have continued to experience a surge in cases. As opposed to cities with numerous amenities to offer...
Introduction If present mental health statistics are any indication, New York City is on the verge of a major catastrophe. Most stakeholders have always managed to find a way to minimize the relevance of mental health as a serious problem, and the facts have not always been as scary as...
In the Australian healthcare system, private facilities are owned by companies or a collection of corporations. Private hospitals are notable from the public facilities that can offer services under the government bills at the service centers. Company-owned healthcare institutions provide a wide range of options for patients to choose the...
Introduction Nothing exposes the inequalities prevalent in America more than the existing unequal healthcare system. It is a mix of healthcare providers and public and private insurers responsible for creating barriers to accessing quality services for a large portion of the population. Access to lifesaving medical treatment usually depends on...
There are numerous issues that may undermine the proper formation of a personality during childhood and adolescence. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the challenges that affect children and teenagers and lead to the development of a broad spectrum of symptoms that may indicate the early stages of mental disorders....
Introduction Over the past decade, the world has made some significant strides in improving global health. However, maternal and infant mortality rates particularly in low and middle-income economies are still proving to be a mirage. The well-being of mothers, children, and infants is not only a determinant of the status...
Introduction Telehealth is one of the most heavily discussed topics in healthcare. This term is used to describe a wide variety of services linked with digital communication between patients and healthcare professionals to facilitate long-range treatment. Nowadays, this type of service is utilized by approximately 60% of healthcare facilities in...
Introduction Illustrating enormous biodiversity, life on the Earth has been a prominent area of natural science research for centuries. The panspermia hypothesis is among the controversial theoretical propositions touching upon the possible origins of life on the planet and the existence of extraterrestrial life. Panspermia supposes that life in the...
Introduction Correctional nurses working in a jail setting often feel stress due to a high workload, role conflicts, aggression, and other factors. Moreover, correctional nurses may suffer from stress because of staff shortages, overload and safety issues, and the high-risk behaviors of prisoners. Moral distress is another challenge experienced by...
Executive Summary Ramsay Health Care is a healthcare provider through a global network of clinics, training, and research centers. The company’s global network covers ten countries, as well as institutions in 460 localities. Ramsay was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1997 with a market capitalization of AU $...
Abnormal behaviors and mental disorders can be considered social factors of influence that can impact an individual’s living conditions. In defining abnormalities, it is important to consult a highly qualified specialist who will apply criteria assessment methodologies to determine potential issues. Even though society observes abnormal behavior as an issue,...
It is now common to use the terms “health equity” and “health disparities,” but they rarely have explicit definitions. Moreover, since these terms may be ambiguous, they can be used incorrectly, leading to improper use of resources. For people involved in public care, it is essential to understand these two...
Stroke Analysis and Best Practices for Improved Health Stroke is a medical emergency disease that happens when part of a brain collapses after losing blood supply. The part of the body controlled by the affected section of the brain also stops functioning (Alqwaifly et al., 2020). Stroke is also known...
It is important to ensure that nursing specialists deliver high-quality, evidence-based care with the highest quality possible within the framework of patient-centered care. The given nursing action plan will primarily focus on improving frontline staff’s awareness of clinical standards and guidelines and strengthen their clinical decision-making. Therefore, the key emphasis...
I am a student and work part-time to facilitate my lifestyle. I find some sense of responsibility and satisfaction in working to meet my needs. Balancing my academics and work can be draining. I have extra pressure to perform in my studies and especially when deadlines or exams are approaching....
The professional level and quality of medical management are primarily related to the safety of medical care. However, one cannot ignore the fact that both the safety and quality of medical services are closely related to the quality of management of a medical organization. The effectiveness of this management can...
Introduction Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory mainly focuses on patients’ unique needs and the actions they initiate on their behalf to improve their quality of life. Orem also theorized that nursing practice encompasses deliberately directed actions executed by nurses to help people or groups under their care maintain an optimal state...
Introduction In the context of present-day public health concerns, the issues of posture are often overlooked. However, while the shift in the focus of health management is understandable given the greater threat, addressing musculoskeletal concerns is also necessary. Due to the effects that abnormal spine curvature and the associated issues...
Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic is one of the biggest global challenges in the last 50 years. The virus has affected world economies, health, societal cohesion, and daily life. The mutation of the disease creates uncertainties for people, especially when knowledge about the illness is still shallow. The impacts on society,...
Introduction Addiction is a complex phenomenon continuously explored and re-imagined by academics and experts in different fields, yet little is known about the connection between one’s family system and addictive behavior. Nowadays, psychologists pay closer attention to the implications an individual’s social circle might have on their likelihood of becoming...
Introduction Notably, culture and language are essential elements for providing high-quality healthcare. The continuous globalization and migration movements have influenced the increase in patients with various cultural and ethnic minority backgrounds (Schouten et al., 2020). Krystallidou et al. (2021) emphasize that migration increased linguistic and cultural variety. Essentially, healthcare professionals...
The health issue chosen for the assignment was losing weight by increasing the level of physical activity and cutting down on junk food. The main problem was that I could not lose weight due to neglecting my health habits. Besides, adhering to the new healthy habits would be beneficial for...
Abortion has been a controversial issue for many decades, with both sides of the argument often feeling very strongly about it. Nevertheless, regardless of the stance one takes on it, most people agree on prioritizing safety of the procedure if it must happen. It can be difficult to ensure safety...
Earthquakes are one of the global environmental health issues that hugely impact people’s lives in certain geographical areas and communities. This is one of the physical hazards that basically represent the impact of natural disasters on people’s health and mental wellbeing. Due to the earthquakes’ difference in strength, their effects...
Competing Needs Competing needs form an area of increasing concern for policy-makers across various industries. In fact, this issue is particularly topical for the healthcare context, as the number of stakeholders and other parties involved is highly considerable. Patients, medical managers, clinical teams, and authorities are engaged in a continuous...
Patient Information Jane Doe was a female 35-year old patient who presented to the clinic for the first time as the records indicated. She was white, stood at 172 cm in height, and weighed 57 kilograms. Jane initially came to the clinic with her husband and was assigned to a...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) refers to disorders of the nervous system. Neurological disorders are based on prerequisites of a neurological nature. Preconditions most often appear during childhood and are detrimental to personal, social, academic, or professional growth. They are usually associated with stopping ongoing responses after feedback on errors,...
Medical professionals face language barriers working with patients from diverse backgrounds. Diversity is based on race, gender, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, religion, socio-economical levels, and education. English medical professionals experience difficulty communicating with patients who do not speak English as the primary language. The language barrier results in the professional not...
Introduction Unlike most disciplines of medicine, medical humanity covers a wide range of fields, including social sciences, arts, and humanities. This field of study is the most complex, involving, and considerate because it seeks to strengthen the quality and practices of the involved activities of medical humanities. The discipline is...
Introduction The prevalence of infectious diseases is changing rapidly in the wake of environmental and societal changes. The Orlando, FL public health authorities can control the spread of infectious disease by issuing travel bans, instituting entry/exit screening of travelers, and quarantine travelers. The Orlando, FL public health officials have the...
Introduction Interdisciplinary collaboration is a partnership between the patient and all healthcare workers involved in delivering personalized care. Interprofessional partnerships are instrumental in the implementation of health reforms and the improvement of patient outcomes. It is based on values like partnerships, sharing, and interdependency (Rosen et al., 2018). This paper...
Introduction Performing tasks in the workplace can be challenging for nurses and nursing students without effective models they can rely on in the process. This condition is explicitly examined in the article “REST: Break through to resilience,” written by Rajamohan et al. (2020), who claim the significance of the developed...
Health Issue of Concern About 34 million adults in the US smoked cigarettes as of 2018. A study done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC (par 1) confirmed that out of every 100 18-years and above adults in the US, 14 are cigarette smokers. The World Health...
The philosophy behind teamwork is based on the assumption that the efforts of various professionals could create a synergy providing more effective treatment for the patients. Cooperation creates a fusion of multiple perspectives on the patient’s case, increases the efficacy of assessment involving diverse knowledge, and addresses health disparities and...
A fad diet is a quick weight loss plan that promises results that are typically unsustainable in the long run. It permits eliminating an entire food group or a strict decrease in one’s intake of a particular food category. In an era where it is easy to gain weight because...
In the United States, diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease. The primary triggers of this health issue are the social determinants of health (SDOH). Some of the examples of SDOH include education, income, occupation, access to healthcare, and social support (Lenzi, 2018). These factors directly...
Introduction Cultural competency is assumed to be the capability of acquiring particular behaviors, abilities, approaches, and strategies in a structure that allows efficiency in a cross-cultural work environment. With the growth of traditionally diverse inhabitants in the United States, it is critical for nurses to perform their duties without prejudice....
Executive Summary These days, high prices for insulin and its unaffordability present a pressing concern. A significant number of people do not take the prescribed dose due to financial hardships. Moreover, from year to year, the number of people diagnosed with diabetes is increasing. Insulin is a vital drug for...
Introduction Nursing is a profession that entails physical and emotional burnouts that, when not managed, influence the decision to leave the career. The field requires a constant balanced clinician-patient ratio, and the contrary can be fatal. When hospitals have insufficient personnel, it is the sick who suffer due to less...
Practice in rural areas with diverse patients creates an additional challenge for nurses because many individuals might not speak English or have a unique cultural background. Consequently, specific interpersonal connection-related skills must be developed by the professionals to deliver healthcare effectively. In working with non-English-speaking patients, nurses need to integrate...
Introduction The number of patients suffering from kidney problems is increasing at a high rate worldwide. Most patients with chronic kidney diseases do not seek any form of treatment, especially in developing countries (Bayliss et al., 2019). Thus, it is important to formulate programs that will help in addressing these...
A significant role in maintaining and forming the principles of a healthy lifestyle and motivation to preserve health is played by medical workers, particularly nurses. It is possible to form skills for maintaining health and the need to strengthen it at the preclinical stage. A nurse should give the necessary...
Patients should be treated with the utmost respect and equality irrespective of their race, gender, class, age, or any other characteristic. However, personal biases, prejudice, and stereotyping remain pervasive in the contemporary everyday interactions between patients and care providers. The modern healthcare system is characterized by diversity with patients and...
PICO Question The improved cultural competence is essential to the improvement of nursing knowledge and attitudes on the transgender population. Nursing knowledge has guided nurses to interact with trans patients in multiple settings such as inpatient, outpatient, medical, and surgical. The PICO question developed for this evidence-based research aims to...
Leadership is the ability to absorb knowledge and apply it in current work in such a way as to motivate others not to turn the work process into a routine, but to seek and find those methods and means of execution that lead to the best result of the whole...
Introduction Communication and collaboration in the healthcare sector are indispensable practices that promote relevant information sharing, improve professionals’ knowledge, and contribute to care quality. In this respect, a resource tool kit is a valuable instrument that arms front-line staff with authoritative, helpful resources and allows them to examine specific issues...
Health is the most valuable asset that one can have and, therefore, understanding health and associated problems is crucial for acknowledging the critical concepts of health. When the individual is informed about underlying health concepts, he or she demonstrates the capacity to engage in self-care and better manage the potential...
Diagnosis K. W. is a 26-year-old female who complains of vaginal discharge, painful intercourse, and irregular bleeding between menstrual periods during the last month. The young woman is single, no children, and she takes tests for gonorrhea and chlamydia annually. She was diagnosed with chlamydia (positive urethral swab) two years...
Overall, the critical task of organizational theory is to provide the managerial personnel with a set of models, strategies, and methods on how to effectively organize the internal structure of a company, fix the existing problems, and manage them more effectively. In health care, organizational theory is used by the...
Changes since the 1970s in healthcare marketing During the last several decades, much attention has been paid to the development of healthcare advertising. This process undergoes multiple changes because people find it effective to replace traditional principles of marketing with innovative ideas. American organizations are ready to spend billions of...
A risk management plan refers to a comprehensive document detailing the process of risk management in an organization (Burt, 2016). The risk management process involves identifying the risks, analyzing them, identifying risk tolerance and developing risk mitigation measures to manage various risks (Lam, Figueroa, Reimold, Orav, & Jha, 2018). This...
Introduction Nursing can be considered as one of the most important parts of medicine since the representatives of this profession are closely connected with both patients and doctors. The lack of nurses is now a vast problem globally, and enough knowledge to teach others is one of the key strengths....
Healthcare delivery system models are popular and are influenced by several factors, including financing, efficiency levels, and the significance of healthcare. These models have the objective of enabling citizens to receive quality healthcare services at a cost-effective rate. There are four major healthcare delivery models: the national health insurance model,...
Experimental studies, also called interventional studies, are studies where the researcher arranges the conditions in which the participants are placed, or conducts an intervention on them to assess its impact and consequences and test a hypothesis. In experimental studies, the researcher has control over the specifics of an intervention, who...
Cancer is the abnormal growth of cells, and it prevents other cells from obtaining nutrients. If a person is genetically predisposed to the disease, it can be difficult to avoid getting it. However, individuals could still minimize their risk by practicing certain behaviors. For instance, it is essential to adopt...
Today, obesity has become one of the key issues of public health. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34.3% of adults were obese, and 32.7% were overweight in the US in 2006. These numbers increase annually, leading to deaths and comorbid diseases. Although some people consider...
Introduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the most common illnesses affecting large populations across the world. AD is a form of dementia accounting for 60% to 80% of all cases of dementia. Others in the dementia category include Lewy bodies, vascular dementia, mixed dementia, and frontotemporal dementia among others....
Introduction Purpose Statement Target Population • Cancer patients: Cultural Considerations Artistic Intervention Design Intervention’s Benefits and Challenges Goal of the Intervention: Promotion of Emotional and Psychological Health among Cancer Patients Effectiveness of the Health Promotion Intervention The Role of Aesthetic Knowledge in Nursing Conclusion References Bosman, J. T., Bood, Z....
Individuals in the contemporary world are living much longer and therefore, many of them experience aging and the issues associated with it. The improved living conditions and good health services are the reasons for this. Nevertheless, the aged are facing challenges in society and they need more attention to make...
Introduction Multiple Myeloma is the phenomenon, which requires continuous attention, as it changes over particular time. Doctors were trying to find the possible cure for the disease since 1960s1. Additionally, it could be said that this blood disease is widespread, as it is “the second most frequent blood malignancy” in...
