This reading assignment included the article “Racial disparities in renal function: the role of racial discrimination. The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)” by Camelo et al. (2018). In this scientific article, the authors aimed to investigate the relationship between the racial discrimination experienced by respondents and estimated glomerular...
Introduction The section “Guide for enhancing core functions and essential services for public health improvement” presents numerous resources to study this topic. Some of the issues discussed include the assessment of community problems, needs, and resources, the ways of collecting information about the problem, the development of strategies and plans,...
The skin cancer is a group of malignant and non-malignant tumors that develop from different skin cells. Each type of skin cancer varies in severity, symptoms, mortality rate, and potential to form metastases. There are several rare forms of this disease, such as Merkel cell carcinoma, dermatofibrosarcoma bulging, t-cell lymphoma,...
Introduction Horizontal violence in healthcare is understood as acts of aggression, bullying, intimidation, or refusal to assist nurses and healthcare professionals towards each other. While respective attitude towards colleagues fosters collaboration and teamwork, horizontal violence leads to the formation of a negative working environment and constant stress often results in...
Introduction The understanding of the human body parts, how they coordinate, and how the organs keep people alive has been transformed by physiological study, from medieval notions to molecular scientific methods. Diabetes is a chronic disorder that results from inadequate pancreatic insulin production and ineffective use in the body. Compared...
Introduction One of the most socially debatable issues over the past years is the healthcare provider’s capacity to accept or deny euthanasia. World Health Organization report indicates that often in their line of duty, physicians usually are faced with euthanasia as a challenge. Ideally, the act is regarded as the...
Summary Customer relationship management (CRM) means a combination of strategic practices and technologies that a firm applies to manage, analyze and control customer interactions and information through the business lifecycle. The main goal of CRM is to improve the relations between the business and the clients through value chain analysis...
Introduction Human resource is an essential department within the organization and is responsible for the well-being of the workers. It focuses on the function of the employees within the organization, ensuring best work practices are adopted at all times. Human resource managers are tasked with planning, coordinating, and directing the...
Effective Leadership Trait Name of Person That Exemplifies Leadership Trait Company Job Title Description of How Leader Exemplifies Leadership Trait Describe if the Leadership Trait Inspires Followership, and if so, How The ability to trust employees Tim Cook Apple CEO Reduced the degree of pressure and the number of inspections...
Introduction HRM is the managing of organization’s personnel; HRM became more used in the 1960s; Microsoft one of wealthiest organization is employee-driven; HR department is vital for organization success. Human Resource Management (HRM) centers on people management within the employer-employee relationship. In this regard, HRM is the process of recruiting,...
Executive Summary The value of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and business ethics cannot be overestimated. While the pet goods industry is relatively new, it already has businesses that are successful, competitive, and effective. PetSmart’s mission, values, and vision correspond with its ideas to help solve environmental issues, help pet owners...
Abstract This report aims at reviewing the current body of knowledge concerning the effect of transformational leadership on organisational change management. Organisations are in a constant search to improve the current practices of organisational change. Leadership strategies were found to have a significant effect on the effectiveness of change management....
The macroeconomic climate and internal resources are integral aspects that enable organizations to achieve a competitive edge. The SWOT analysis conducted on the Sun City Board Company reveals macroeconomic issues, including evidence-based projections and decision-making, that can affect this organization’s operational balance (Ramsey). The internal processes, such as barriers to...
Introduction The Home Depot has eight central values that determine and guide the company’s actions. The central one among them is “taking care of our people,” which serves as the foundation for other values (The Home Depot, n.d.b). It was first formulated by the organization’s founders, Bernie Marcus, and Arthur...
The patient’s presenting problem is the risk of falls, which has already occurred recently. Unfortunately, multiple persons over 65 are at risk of a similar problem. The chance of falling, as well as fall-related issues, increases with age. Many older adults are afraid of falling, even if they have never...
Lou is a patient who had abdominal surgery and was diagnosed with a nosocomial infection due to a catheter in his bladder during post-op hospitalization. Nosocomial infections are commonly diagnosed in people who have to stay in hospitals for some period. Their major transmission routes include contact with an infected...
The one-sample t-test is used as a tool of inferential parametric statistics, which allows using the findings of the sample analysis for comparison with the general population. The essence of this test is to evaluate whether a given sample comes from the general population or, to put it another way,...
Introduction The nursing profession is extremely stressful. Nurses are responsible for someone’s physical and mental well-being, which can take a toll on the nurse’s mental health. After all, they frequently work long night shifts in busy settings while providing care for several patients, and sometimes the situation is genuinely life-or-death....
The prevalence and incidence of heart disease contribute to high mortality and morbidity globally. Heart disease stands as a leading cause of death in the United States. Statistics show that the health problem claims more lives than every form of cancer combined, annually. Thus, the mortality rate of heart disease...
Executive Summary The topic for this paper is the role of people management and its relevance in the Australian public health sector. The primary finding of this research is that the concept of people management has become instrumental in many organizations that want to achieve their business goals. In the...
The study discovered that the average acceptance rate across all studies in LMICs was 80.3%, with middle-income countries such as Pakistan at 66.5% and Low-income countries such as Burkina Faso at 66.5% having the lowest acceptance rates. Findings suggest that personal protection against COVID-19 is the primary factor that explains...
Abstract Physicians have a responsibility to discuss do-not-resuscitate (DNR) decisions and end-of-life (EOL) care with patients and family members. The aim of this study was to explore the DNR and EOL care discussion experience among physicians in Taiwan. A qualitative study was conducted with 16 physicians recruited from the departments...
The article discussed in this essay focuses on a diabetes prevention program. The study by Cha et al. (2017) determines effective strategies to help individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes avoid the associated complications. The method used is a prospective randomized clinical trial (RCT) that involved 420 respondents with...
Ethical Considerations One of the most critical aspects of any continuous quality improvement (CQI) effort, especially in healthcare, includes accounting for ethical considerations. The latter is necessary in order to avoid conducting the intervention improvement at the cost of healthcare ethics, which lie at the foundation of advancing human health...
Introduction Modern health care needs quality management. To achieve this, the government, citizens, patients, clinicians, purchasers, and providers need a variety of information about the performance of healthcare organizations. In doing so, the importance of analytical work, independent expertise, benchmarking, monitoring, and evaluation increases. Quantitative assessment of management through rating...
Introduction There is a great deal of support for the Canadian healthcare system, but there are also many questions about its long-term viability. In the second decade of the 21st century, Canada’s healthcare system and the national Medicare program continue to struggle significantly with the provision of healthcare services. Discussion...
Systems thinking is a framework of approaching problems while looking at the bigger picture. Instead of trying to address a specific problem on a small scale, this method encourages to look at how different agents interact in a way that reproduces the issue (NIHR, 2019). These agents may involve people,...
Numerous government health bodies acknowledge depression as a serious health problem. Only between June 29 and July 11, 2022, about 23.2% of individuals in the United States reported having a depressive disorder (Elflein, 2022). Depression is characterized by chronic sadness and a lack of interest in or enjoyment of once-delightful...
Introduction The healthcare system in a country determines the quality of care that the citizens of that country get whenever they seek medical services. Because healthcare is one of a country’s most important services, the government works hard to create policies that ensure citizens receive high-quality care at the lowest...
Ethical considerations are vital in nursing; they involve effective communication and complete understanding. Nursing is closely connected to ethical decision-making, for example, when the patient refuses care. Indeed, patients’ views and beliefs might become a struggle for medical interventions and lead to misunderstandings or offenses (Manias et al., 2015). Contentious...
Introduction A state-owned enterprise (SOE) priority in any developing country is improving social welfare. Many developing countries in the Asian continent have facilitated the public sector to make capital investments to provide people’s necessities and make their living conditions better. They have a crucial role in employment creation in rural...
Introduction Companies are forced to follow a system of quotas to promote the rights of certain groups of people: women, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. Achieving inclusion and diversity in the workplace is a worthy goal for any employer, but the effectiveness of quotas can be challenged. Companies may...
Background Covid 19 pandemic has become a serious challenge for the modern world. The extremely high contagiousness of the virus, difficulties associated with its treatment, and development of numerous adverse effects resulted in numerous deaths globally. For this reason, the international community has to respond to a new threat and...
Choosing an appropriate sampling method for the research is crucial because it allows ensuring the credibility of the study. Identifying the target population and its features is an important step made prior to planning the interventions and tests. Nursing research can involve various groups of researchable populations, which may include...
Abstract This paper presents an attempt to examine frontotemporal dementia (FTD) based on a critical review of the evidence-based literature. Considering that many patients under the age of 65 and over face mental issues, this topic cannot be underestimated. To better understand the identified disease, the paper provides an analysis...
Introduction Nowadays, there is a growing trend for using medication for beneficial purposes in order to alleviate the symptoms of various conditions. For example, treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity (ADHD) disorder with medications has proven to be immensely helpful (Edinoff et al. 3). However, between 1995 and 2008, stimulants that are usually...
Bell Grove, Medical care center is an example of an urgent care center that deals with patients with no appointments. The patient walks in and out of the hospital now and then, seeking medical attention. Such hospitals are usually less expensive for emergencies as they treat less life-threatening ailments, such...
Patient safety is a medical specialty that arose in response to the increasing intricacy of medical systems and the associated increase in hospital patient harm. Its purpose is to avoid and minimize risks, mistakes, and serious adverse events while providing health care. Constant growth-based learning from failures and bad events...
Summary This talk is a great insight into some existing biases and myths around productivity. One of the key things that Fried (2010) notes is that people require extended stretches of uninterrupted time to focus and work productively. Further, referring to the manager-employee interactions as the involuntary distractions of the...
Introduction Leadership in the healthcare sector is a multidimensional phenomenon encapsulating the core values of interdependence among all professionals. I choose my supervisor as the best leader for the project. The main reason encapsulates his appeal to enhancing transformation among his subordinates through a transactional model. In this case, he...
Social media are a significant part of people’s everyday lives, and it is natural that hospitals also establish their online presence to promote their services and market them to larger audiences. According to the recent statistics provided by Smith (2017), in the United States alone, more than 90% of top-ranking...
The DNP degree was established to prepare APRNs, including nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives. The development of the DNP is interlinked with the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report on the prevalence of medical errors and safety and quality issues. Based on this report, in 2003,...
Typically, PTSD is defined as a mental illness that directly results from anxiety-related symptoms that follow a stressful experience. Natural disasters like floods, which are caused by heavy rain, are one example of this. These events can cause PTSD in certain people, causing them to react badly to different external...
The article that is discussed for this summary paper is named “Effect of physical activity and exercise on oxidative stress and inflammation in muscle and vascular aging.” This study was published in 2022 in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Based on the main results of the work, it...
Introduction Generalized anxiety disorder is an unreasonable feeling of anxiety, a constant state of fear and uncertainty, and poor physical well-being. The reasons for generalized anxiety disorder in children are ambiguous. These include stressful situations, family or school problems, genetic predisposition, trauma, and changes in biochemistry and overall brain functioning....
Euthanasia refers to a process during which a lethal agent is administered to a patient in order to relieve their incurable and intolerable suffering. Though the primary focus of euthanasia relies on ending pain and respecting the choices of a patient, there is still much discourse regarding its practice not...
Macronutrients are nutrients needed in vast amounts for human growth and development, whereas micronutrients are nutrients needed in little quantities by the human body. Micronutrients and macronutrients are required by the body to maintain healthy muscles, skin, brain, blood flow, bones, nerves, and the immune system (Savarino et al., 2021)....
Introduction One of the most discussed issues in the contemporary healthcare setting is the increased mental health issues that affect members of the LGBTQ+ community and the apparent lack of targeted interventions to curb the phenomenon. Members of the community still endure untold stigma and discrimination at home, neighbourhoods, healthcare...
Introduction Employees’ perception of the power policy in the organization is determined by the degree of rationality, the adequacy of the proposed tactics, and the behavior of power representatives. Rational persuasion is the predominant concept of organizational behavior and shows high indexes of successful implementation (Robbins & Judge, 2016). This...
Introduction Large corporations involved in delivering goods or services to mass consumers must invent and utilize numerous techniques for promoting their products to the public. Therefore, this paper aims to evaluate McDonald’s global promotion and communication strategies. McDonald’s various target demographics, platforms, and management techniques are comprehensively evaluated. Moreover, to...
Risk factors present from Mrs. L’s history to the diagnosis of osteoporosis, and how they influence decreased bone density Osteoporosis entails a disease that causes the depletion and disintegration of bone tissue as well as a loss of thickness and calcification. This may render an individual’s bone to be delicate,...
Mary, a 27-year-old, married, woman complains for the headache and fatigue. Mary endorses regular fatigue, sleep problems, early rising, as well as dull and generalized headaches over the last three weeks. She periodically misses work, because of fatigue, she cannot pay enough attention to her children. She has no psychiatric...
Leisure activities are actions that people participate in when they are free outside their everyday routines. People engage in leisure activities to pass the time because they are hobbies or to break work monotony. Leisure includes activities such as climbing, shopping, chatting, reading, and sports. Participation in those activities is...
Introduction Leadership is a multifaceted and complex process, aspects of which are considered on different planes and from different points of view. This phenomenon integrates various cultural, social, and behavioral factors that differentiate leadership by style. Each type pursues a specific range of tasks, and the manager’s competence includes adapting...
Ethics is a crucial factor not only in managerial accounting but also in other aspects of a business or organization. Management ethics is a system of existing practices and knowledge aimed at the most favorable management and business procedures. It is necessary to comply with moral norms and principles, as...
Introduction Demand forecasting refers to the act of planning or estimating demand to guarantee the provision of correct items and in the right quantities to fulfill customer demand without surplus production (Datta, 2017). The term global distribution means worldwide networking and outsourcing of businesses (Unilever, 2020). Worldwide supply chain management...
Introduction The problem of recognising the deteriorating patient is a complex and multifaceted issue. The issue is conducted in five major steps, which include education, monitoring, recognition, call for help, and response (Resuscitation Council UK, 2021, p. 11). The current UK legislation and policies related to the topic are the...
Introduction Mental health disorders vary quite broadly, with multiple subcategories of the known types existing. However, six core disorders can be distinguished as the primary ones. These are the anxiety disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (American Psychiatric Association, 2014). The specified mental...
Learning objectives play a major role in the educational experience of every person, especially nursing professionals. As a result, it is crucial that they are formulated in accordance with the established frameworks. The first learning objective presented in the case at hand, namely, “Students will know the names of the...
Introduction Teratogens are environmental agents that might lead to problems in human development during pregnancy. In general, they include alcohol, tobacco, substances, and medications (Valeii, 2021). Discussion There is extensive research that proves that teratogens are harmful to the baby’s development, particularly in the first trimester (Chung et al., 2021)....
Introduction Nursing theories are models which help see nursing practice from various sides. While the real world is always more than any model, they are useful to improve the practice, conduct research, and educate new nurses. Various theories are used for those purposes, and it is always better to apply...
Background Opioid abuse is one of the most severe and widespread forms of drug addiction. The stages change each other faster than in other cases, the body quickly becomes tolerant to doses — this is the risk of overdose even after several months of use (Otte, 2019). Diagnostic criteria of...
Given the current trends in healthcare after the global Covid-19 pandemic, many national and regional organizations responsible for the functioning and efficiency of institutions in this area have thought about moderating and adapting their programs. For example, on the US National Academy of Sciences website, in particular their Department of...
Abstract Reducing the prevalence of nosocomial infections can greatly improve patient and practitioner outcomes within a medical setting. Nosocomial infections are a major predictor of increased COVId-19 rates translating to higher mortality rates. The current report presents a continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan for We Care Hospital to reduce the...
Several controversies surround the theme of personality disorders and their classification as, in many cases, categories overlap, making it difficult to define the distinguished characteristics of each category. The issue results in difficulties in the diagnostic process and a low level of diagnostic results’ reliability. In general, there are ten...
Eating disorders are a considerable issue for many people and one which is discussed extensively in media and studied by researchers. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders outlines the three main types of eating disorders, which include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. Each of the aforementioned...
Introduction The type of reward strategies exploited by a corporation can significantly influence how inspired the employees are to work. The strategy impacts the organization’s performance in reaching out to more clients and providing quality attention to them. To get results with maximum efficiency and effectiveness from human resources, employee...
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a profound impact on all aspects of society. The measures introduced by governments around the world to combat the spread of the pandemic substantially affected the work landscape, forcing the majority of business ventures to opt for remote work to comply with new...
The opt-in system of organ donation means that people have to actively sign up to be donors; the opt-out system means that everyone is automatically registered as a potential donor unless they specifically say otherwise. There has been a growing movement in favor of changing the organ donation system to...
With the ethnocentric type, foreign markets remain for the corporation primarily a continuation of the domestic market of the parent company’s home country. The distinctive features of this type of corporation are the high centralization of decision-making and strong control over the activities of foreign branches by the parent company....
Executive Summary Established in 2004, Talabat is a global “q-commerce” online food and grocery ordering business. With a commanding 55% market share, it is regarded as the biggest and most well-known online meal ordering business in the area. The Talabat platform focuses, at its core, on connecting vendors such as...
The external forces of change arise from the outside environment. Political, economic, social, and technical variables can all impact an organization or an institution (Kaizen Consulting Group, n.d.). In these broad domains, the internal factors that determine and contribute to corporate performance ultimately characterize the organization’s connection with the external...
It might seem more straightforward to concentrate solely on the matter at hand and solve problems when they occur. However, this approach does not provide any insurance against unintended or unexpected consequences. The way to adequately anticipate the results of one’s actions lies in putting effort into a deeper understanding...
Quality plays a direct role in selling and improving the product. It is one of the critical factors that the customer pays attention to, like the price. Very often, the customer favors one side, which has a detrimental effect on many companies’ sales. The ideal company strikes a balance and...
Tesla is a widely-known multinational corporation specializing in clean energy and electric cars. It is associated with Elon Musk – a renowned inventor and businessman, who advocates for a clean technological future of human kind. The company employs over 100,000 people and is valued at 62.1 billion dollars (Trends, 2020)....
Value Proposition The Primary Market Review found that Alfred’s Landscaping and Lawn Services and its competitors Greener Fields Lawn Care and All For One Lawn Care Service, offer broadly similar services, differing only in details. These details create companies’ value proposition, forming the market segment they aim at. In the...
The right approach to choosing a marketing strategy often helps a company reach its full potential. The power of marketing should never be underestimated, as it essentially sets the perspective for product growth and further development. It is customary to distinguish between two principal approaches to marketing, namely structured and...
This essay aims to explain the concepts of followership and servant leadership. The first refers to the ability to follow orders given by an authority figure, in this case, a military leader. The second is a leadership strategy aimed at benefiting subordinates while exercising control over their team, of which...
The present paper describes a project for a coffee shop that will be located in one of the buildings in Phase I in Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC). The location for the coffee shop was chosen intentionally since it provides accessibility to a wide range of customers (Setting up Business, n.d.)....
The purpose and significance of supply chain administration have developed in sequential with the growth of globalization. Multinational supply chains frequently connect developed and underdeveloped countries. The management of such supply chains is complicated by differences in the legislation, standards, economy, and rules. Developing nations, which often serve as raw...
Introduction Global expansion is a growth approach or framework used by organizations when enlarging their operations into new international markets. Expanding company business globally helps firms enlarge the market of operations, enhancing faster organizational growth, giving access to new international talent, and significantly boosting profits following an increased revenue. In...
Demographic refers to the population about critical factors that involve race, age, and gender. Lately, Apple is the recent tech organization to publish the demographics of its workforce, where more than half of the workers are whites, with Africans taking the lowest percentage of 7% (Miller et al., 2021). Asian...
Microsoft Corporation is a giant multinational company registered and headquartered in the US. The company is publicly traded and registered in the NASDAQ stock market. As one of the premier technology companies in the US and the World, Microsoft is universally known by people all over the world as well...
Introduction It is important to note that sustainability is essential for large businesses since it not only affects their marketing and brand but additionally determines their role in reducing their negative impact on the environment and communities. The given report review and analysis will primarily focus on the 2019 sustainability...
Introduction Roche Carolina is a division of the Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche that specializes in the production of highly active pharmaceutical ingredients and intermediate drug components. A special feature of the workflow organization in the campus laboratories is creating and implementing the 5S standard for manufacturing practices. The main objectives...
It is possible to suggest that, when hearing about leaders, most people think of such persons’ positive features and characteristics. However, as shown in world history and by the example of numerous unsuccessful organizations, there is also the dark side of leadership. Thus, not all leaders only possess good qualities;...
Introduction Stress is one of the most common causes of negative performance at work. Stress affects employees mainly because they are often engaged in repetitive tasks. The most common sources of these stresses are work overload, lack of control over their workload, poor communication with managers and co-workers, etc. Stress,...
Introduction The business’s profit depends on the decisions made by the management that influence the workflow and the pricing policy. It is especially urgent for businesses connected with selling products, including candy and snack stores. In this regard, one needs to make the right decisions in terms of sales and...
Introduction An organization’s vision, mission, and values are widely considered to be its foundation. They are sometimes referred to as a corporate or organizational culture. In this respect, Džupina (2017) mentions that despite the difficulty to establish the direct link between these statements and company performance, the former mediates a...
Crisis Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) is a concerted effort by health care providers and other agencies to acquire, disseminate, and share information during a crisis. The aim is to enable the general public to make informed choices to ensure their well-being during a crisis. A significant feature of helpful information...
Introduction Autoimmune illnesses are becoming more common in the developed world than ever before. These diseases emerge when the human body is unable to tolerate the protective roles of antibodies and T-cells. Such defenses begin to destroy the affected tissues, thereby resulting in the development of such conditions. Medical professionals...
Assessment of Learning Needs and Readiness to Learn As Mr. Ahmed was admitted with dehydration and hypokalemia, educating the patient on the medication required for intake is crucial. The patient was prescribed sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim combination, and potassium chloride (KCL) to improve the symptoms and treat the illness. The patient is...
Introduction Providing quality patient care is a key nursing responsibility that requires both appropriate training and morale. Care coordination is a practice that allows for sharing responsibilities among colleagues, providing valuable recommendations, formulating intervention strategies, and implementing other solutions designed to control the progress of work. In addition to the...
Introduction A SWOT analysis is a technique used in strategic planning that examines a project or business to determine its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Amazon is the company I have chosen to do a SWOT analysis on. Since its founding in 1994 by Jeff Bezos, Amazon has become the...
Introduction Sexual harassment is particularly obvious, and such behavior is neither tolerable nor acceptable. According to Siuta & Bergman, (2019), sexual harassment must specifically be eradicated from the top down in any organization. Employers may provide their staff with more sexual harassment education, which is quite significant. A company may...
Introduction For an organization, maintaining good performance and maintaining a proper appearance supported by a positive public image is absolutely necessary. However, in the context of the present-day globalized community, where intercultural communication suggests creating premises for multiple misunderstandings, the ability to manage conflicts and address mistakes arising as a...
Discovering numerous new business opportunities in modern cities can be considered a complex undertaking. Nevertheless, increased air travel volumes have allowed entrepreneurs to visit different parts of the globe and realize that specific enhanced ways of performing everyday activities already exist. Therefore, I believe that finding business opportunities should not...
Companies can get funding using stocks, liabilities, and profitable operations. Liabilities are the total cost acquired after assets bought are paid in the form of loans (Cheong & Joo-Ho Sung, 2018). The amounts the company gets owed at a particular period are often identified as payables. Companies get more leveraged...
Sears is an excellent example of a corporation that has had a tough time in the last decade. Competition from rival shops, a failure to keep up with evolving technologies, and bad management are just a few of the factors that have contributed to Sears’ decline. A crucial part of...
Introduction Since the start of strategic planning, the environment’s constant flux has made five-year planning challenging. Consequently, it is essential to comprehend the complex network of ecological and organizational elements influencing plan execution (Morgan et al., 2019). Measuring and categorizing administrative components facilitates the development of successful strategies. Due to...