The United States faces a substantial number of issues and obstacles when it comes to the current condition of the healthcare system. It is reflected in a rather large uninsured percentage of the population, which is currently 10%, and some of the lowest life expectancy figures in the developed world...
EBP is the deliberate use of current and proven scientific medication data to diagnose and treat patients. Medical students use the EBP principle to understand patients’ problems, compare or determine suitable interventions, and evaluate the treatment outcomes. This treatment approach emphasizes the use of clinical experience instinct. Since the modern...
Being involved in different academic contexts has improved my basic understanding of nursing practice by acquiring vital health knowledge. As a student, I have obtained sufficient knowledge regarding concepts associated with mental health. The terminologies have been expounded and elaborated on in peer-reviewed online materials. Mental health concepts have been...
The coronavirus disease, which is also referred to as COVID-19, is a viral disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Generally, the virus is referred to as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and is believed to have originated from Wuhan in China. COVID-19 is a highly transmittable deadly disease transferred by...
Introduction Skeletal muscles play a significant role in humans since they produce all the movements of body parts. Typically, these muscles are attached to bones by tendons, making them under voluntary control, unlike smooth and cardiac muscles. The skeletal muscles are also vital since they help in maintaining body posture...
Over one hundred years ago, another pandemic swept the globe, infecting an estimated one-third of the world’s population at the time, and killing over 50 million people globally – greater than the deaths associated with World War I (the Great War), which was happening at the same time. The Spanish...
Introduction Having a quality life while in a nursing home implies the ability to exhibit voice, choice, and control. However, working in nursing homes such as those whose residents have dementia may deny an individual the opportunity to practice several aspects of freedom like voice. The residents with dementia face...
In respiratory therapy, benchmarking is used to set standards for the process or quality improvement. Hospitals face many processes and quality challenges in this field, which include the misallocation of respiratory treatments. According to Kollef and Watts (2019), the Institute for Healthcare Improvement has developed a high-performance management system, which...
In my career profession of Healthcare Administration, the knowledge management system is essential in the analysis of clients, employees, and operational activities information. The patent’s data can be collected and accessed remotely by any medical practitioner who is attending to their needs. The management involves the design of a database...
Introduction The case presents a dilemma, with the doctor not sure what to do with the patient after two family members suggested specific proposals. The medic is not keenly considering the history of the patient and falls to the advice of the children. From the account published in Duquesne University...
Helpers, similarly to everyone else, experience stress, burnout, and breakdowns. I believe that such problems arise from the lack of proper self-care. Corey and Corey (2014) stress that if one hopes to “function effectively in a professional role”, it is essential that they “learn and practice the art of self-care”...
Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder leading to various negative consequences such as language problems, perceptual and motor skills defects, and socialization issues. ASD leads to a variety of impairments and capabilities. The main indication of the disorder is keeping a distance from others throughout all life...
Medicare is a federal health insurance program mostly focused on adult patients over the age of 65, patients with kidney failure, and certain groups of disabled patients of no specific age. From the early stages of its work, Medicare has set the standards that allow healthcare facilities to participate in...
Introduction As of January 2021, Emily is a 42-year-old woman suffering from breast cancer. In 2019, she visited her local clinic to undergo dermatological evaluation due to a history of skin changes in one of her breasts. Emily noticed that her breasts were asymmetrical four months prior to her initial...
John Snow, the father of epidemiology, as experts suggest it, gave a path to the development of modern epidemiology as a scientific discipline and improved public health for medical professionals in an epidemiology course. It should be noted that “epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health-related...
Abstract Different stress levels can be triggered by daily experiences and can affect human beings in several ways, such as emotional and physical. Smoking might be considered as one of the ways to cope with stress. This research investigates whether the perceived stress levels and smoking habits in middle-aged adults...
The human amygdala and its limbic structures play an incredibly important role in the processing and formation of emotional stimuli and pose considerable recent interest to researchers. Typically, the human amygdala is involved in response to negative emotions and the reaction is well understood, but not much is known about...
Summary Childhood obesity is often discussed in society because of its association with certain health-related risks. While there may be a genetic component to it, the problem often emerges due to a poor choice of lifestyle and eating habits. However, a combination of light workouts and healthy eating patterns can...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders Most people had experienced some type of trauma in their life, either when they were children or adults. While some trauma may be unnoticed and have no impact on a person’s mental health, experiencing violence or a threat of death can cause...
Following the Code of Ethics is an essential requirement for addiction counselors, as it benefits their practice and the profession as a whole. Comprehensive ethical guidelines contain a host of recommendations, from setting the physical space to interacting with colleagues. Counselors should abide by the ethical standards of the profession,...
The bill considered in this paper introduces the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). The latest version of this bill, updated in 2019, requests to amend the Public Health Service Act and increase the presence of palliative care in the healthcare sphere of the United States (Congress,...
Treatment Today, the primary treatment procedure for rheumatoid arthritis is based on suppressing the inflammation, which begins during the stage when patients’ have joint swelling. T-cell responses which cause the autoantibody production can be targeted by medications such as rituximab to prevent the disease from starting (McInnes & Schett, 2017)....
One should be aware of the fact that there are inherent distinctions between a nursing diagnosis and a medical diagnosis. Although they can be highly interlinked and interconnected, the general approach and focus are aimed at a different set of elements. In the case of nursing practice issues, the sole...
Background Suicide refers to a fatal or lethal self-injurious action linked to some proof of the intent to die. It is a severe public health issue, which disproportionately impacts young individuals within the U.S and globally (Breux & Boccio, 2019). Suicide among the youthful populace, including adolescents aged between 15-...
I am currently volunteering as a nurse at Westchester General Hospital, assigned to the psychiatric ward. My primary duties included working with patients by providing basic care and assisting with administrative tasks. I would help with monitoring of the patients, taking of vital signs, communicating with them, and observing their...
There are several ways in which respiratory diseases may transmit. Crowded places and areas are particularly vulnerable to such outbreaks. Hence they may occur in urban areas more frequently than in rural regions. In some cases, respiratory diseases are spread by big particles released by coughing or sneezing. Such transmission...
Every person on the planet requires medical assistance at some point in their life, and as people become older, their need for effective health care rises. It is interesting to talk to senior citizens about their experience with medical care since the number of older people is rising around the...
Background Health care is among the basic rights that every person in the United States and worldwide should be granted access to quality treatment. However, disparities and inequalities, such as racial discrimination, have significantly undermined healthcare services in the United States (Peterson et al., 2018). The feeling as though an...
Advocacy is the best strategy to promote and access quality healthcare services to patients in hospitals or any other public health facility. Adopting the health care advocacy model is essential as it identifies emerging health issues for patients’ care to be improved. The advocacy model helps patients make an informed...
Professional nursing organizations help nurses to stay up to date with developments in the nursing profession. These developments include changes in legislation, new codes of conduct, and new approaches to delivering quality care in modern settings (Alvinius, 2017). In addition, these organizations enable members to develop a strong network that...
Summary Returning home after experiencing the casualties of war is a dramatically strenuous endeavor for veterans. As numerous soldiers undergo post-deployment issues and family-related matters, such consequences as sleep disturbances, moodiness, and PTSD can arise. To properly battle the negative ramifications and allow service members to successfully adapt to the...
My project is to provide cross-cultural training to the staff of New Harbor Memorial Hospital. Two outcomes will be measured, including the satisfaction level of Latino patients and self-reported cross-cultural self-efficacy. Below is a proposed ten-question survey designed to measure the satisfaction level of Latino Patients. The survey includes four...
Introduction Diversity is the inclusion of people from various cultural beliefs, religions, races, gender, sexual orientation, and financial status in different social, political, or economic practices. Diversity is essential in healthcare as it assists in service delivery by increasing inclusivity and reducing biases. In healthcare delivery, various aspects of diversity...
Strategic planning in healthcare organizations has been coming to the forefront in the recent decade due to the evolving nature of healthcare needs for the ever-growing population. The purpose of strategic planning is to bring the organization’s actions and capabilities in alignment with its overarching mission – to promote available,...
Introduction Nurse Burnout Effects Burnout is a serious physiological issue that affects the mental and physical health of individuals. Moreover, professional organizations and policymakers recognize that burnout among healthcare workers is an organizational issue in the industry that requires attention. Burnout is a syndrome of emotional weariness, depersonalization, and a...
Each stage of life of humans has its own special qualities and difficulties. The stages of life and age play a significant role in shaping the way individuals perceive and experience healthcare. This was evidenced by the perspective of an 80-year-old woman who was interviewed in this study and shared...
Introduction The pandemic has placed immense pressure on healthcare workers, resulting in increased levels of mental distress and illness. Healthcare workers have been working long hours, dealing with high levels of stress and anxiety, and often risking their lives to care for patients. It is essential that policymakers prioritize this...
Consumer-driven health care targets prioritization of patients’ interests in the provision of health services. In economic theory, a consumer-driven system refers to the strong connection between the economy and consumption over production. In healthcare, a consumer-driven system implies patients’ power in decision-making regarding health services by allowing employers and employees...
Obesity is characterized as excessive body weight associated with several dangerous diseases. As the prevalence of obese people increases, the need to address its consequences also increases significantly. Some causes of childhood obesity might be a lack of physical activity, unbalanced food consumption, and a stressful psychological environment. Considering the...
Introduction Generally, medication errors have devastating effects on patients and their families and may result in higher medical expenses and a decline in the standard of care. The analysis aims to provide a solution to the issue of medication fault using the Socratic problem-solving approach. The discussion will begin by...
Introduction I would like to talk about a very critical issue: the need for more support for students in schools for mental health issues, such as depression, drug addiction, and abuse. Mental health is a concern that is frequently disregarded in schools causing many students to suffer in silence without...
The clinical problem addressed by this PICOT question is the high incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in healthcare settings. HAIs are a significant public health concern because they can result in increased morbidity and death, longer hospital stays, and higher healthcare expenses. One of the main ways to prevent HAIs...
Mental Health Policy is a vital component of healthcare policy that has far-reaching impacts on many stakeholders, including patients, healthcare providers, health insurance companies, and government entities. The policy’s success requires collaboration, coordination, and consideration of key players’ perspectives in policy-making. This landscape analysis will highlight the key stakeholders involved,...
Introduction Public health data is essential in implementing evidence-based measures to safeguard people’s safety and well-being against illnesses and other social concerns that require immediate intervention. Public health appraisal aimed at ascertaining factors causing major health concerns to different populations hinges on identifying relevant pre-existing data or acquiring new information...
Introduction The patient has addressed the healthcare facility for the further guidelines and clarifications regarding her condition, specifically, multiple sclerosis (MS). Presently, the patient has been displaying the signs and symptoms that indicate the early onset of MS, which is why an early intervention is expected to help minimize the...
Introduction During her practice, Faye Glenn Abdellah was especially interested in long-term planning of care, the strengthening of the nursing school infrastructure, and the need to facilitate patient-centered approaches in nursing to improve the population’s health outcomes. This paper will explore her theory of patient-centered care, which is quite flexible...
Energy Drinks The ideology of taking an energy drink is to feel energized once an individual feels exhausted. Companies that produce energy drinks promote their product based on the drink’s influence on increasing physical energy and mental alertness. Next to multivitamins, energy drinks are the most consumed supplement globally (Ehlers...
Introduction Supporting people and improving their health is an honorable mission of the nursing profession. Many philosophical concepts of nursing have evolved over time and determine the current condition of this field in some ways. However, this occupation constantly encounters various challenges indirectly related to it. Therefore, nursing requires continuous...
Introduction The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people remains a significant public health problem in the USA. According to Kassie et al. (2019), previously diagnosed infections, multiple sexual partners, not using condoms, and poor awareness of illnesses are primarily associated with STIs. In this case, one should...
Abstract The COVID-19 virus pandemic changed people’s everyday lives because people had to rearrange and adjust their daily activities. This followed the various measures and directions the government undertook to combat the spread of the virus. Everybody was expected to keep social distance, wear a mask and wash their hands...
Introduction An electronic health record (EHR) enactment refers to organizing and executing the incorporation of the software and elements in a medical company. Execution is not limited to EHR systems but refers to incorporating an operating system service or feature into the operation of a management structure or a final...
Introduction Care coordination is a concept aimed at the advancement of safety and quality of patient care. It is widely used in many healthcare organizations and is said to be an effective tool for enhancing patient satisfaction. Therefore, care coordination seems to be a well-developed concept for constant improvement of...
Introduction The profession I wish to undertake is nursing, mainly because of my passion for helping and caring for people who are not feeling well. The nursing profession is focused on providing the best possible care to individuals and families. Ethical principles, morals, and values guide it. These principles help...
Did you know that the obesity prevalence rate in the United States has nearly tripled since 1980, and 34% of U.S. adults are obese? It is an alarming and disturbing fact that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)established while dealing with the surging problem of obesity (Chooi et al....
Research Question The population of interest is African Americans with type 2 diabetes. The intervention is early detection of neuropathy in African-Americans with type 2 diabetes to prevent the development of the diabetic foot. The desired outcome is the prevention of the development of neuropathy to ensure that African-Americans with...
Healthcare is a vital sphere of modern society’s social and economic structure. It is responsible for the physical and mental aspects of human health on a global scale, which means its efficiency is a priority for professionals and legislators. Staff management at hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics is essential for...
Leaders are usually in charge of people and they rule or guide while the people follow them. Leadership in nursing is essential as it ensures the proper delivery of healthcare needs to patients and their families. Learning about nursing leadership has boosted many students’ knowledge of leadership and the importance...
Applying nursing theory to frame research is important for the development of knowledge, and it contributes to the evolvement of theory-based nursing practice. According to Jairath et al. (2018), founding nursing research on a theoretical framework provides a more thorough understanding of people’s experiences with health and disease within the...
Before data can be moved from CERNER to EPIC, the project management team and the Informatics team at Atrium Hospital should understand the breadth of the data conversion, the differences between the two systems, and the necessary customization level. The key project activities in changing the EHR are project planning...
Introduction I am an American citizen living in the state of Minnesota. I fully understand that my duty as a responsible citizen is to vote. That is why I made sure I was a registered voter. Professionally, I am an experienced medical surgeon, having worked for six years in the...
There are serious ethical and legal implications of accepting assignments, but Registered Nurses or RNs have a right to refuse to conduct such decisions. In accordance with American Nurses Association (ANA), RNs have a strong and explicit professional right to object, reject, or accept a patient assignment in a written...
Introduction The bedside shift report (BSR) allows important patient information to be transferred from one nurse to another. This tool is necessary to ensure the continuity of care, as well as preventing potential errors and adverse events. It is reported that BSR “improves patient and family satisfaction, nursing quality and...
Background Health insurance is a medical cover that is used to shield people from the risk of medical expenses. Individuals are expected to pay premiums that determine their support in time of need. Insurance is an effective way of promoting access to healthcare because it covers medical expenses. However, the...
Introduction Obesity is one of the health risks that the current global population is facing. The world is undergoing both nutritional and epidemiological transitions that are marred by consistent nutritional deficiencies and marked by stunted growth, anemia, and mineral deficits in the body. In addition to nutritional deficiency diseases, cases...
Introduction Theories in nursing are often used as a guide to help nurses provide excellent, patient-centered care. The basis of one’s nursing philosophy is the interpersonal link between patients and professionals. Mental health nursing can benefit from the theory’s cultivation of the relationship between the nurse and the patient. In...
Introduction The case under consideration concerns a medical assistant acting beyond the scope of practice. The situation occurred in a primary care office, which employs one physician, three nurse practitioners, and eight medical assistants. One of the assistants, Stephanie, who has worked in the office for ten years, issued amoxicillin...
Inclusion and diversity are concepts that have been employed extensively in several situations, but they have only recently been included in the healthcare discourse. Thus, providing the best care possible to various patient populations is fundamental to achieving a conducive coexisting environment. As such, it is essential to have caregivers...
Introduction The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) method is more of a cycle than a process, and it is considered a quality management system used as a tool for continuous improvement in manufacturing and service industries. It is feasible to utilize it to standardize nurse management, which can, in turn, lead to improvements...
Workplace bullying is displayed by actions or verbal statements that could isolate or psychologically harm a person at work. It can arise as a result of personality variations, unfulfilled needs at work, bad job implementation, change in management, and unclear workplace positions among others (Karatuna et al., 2020). Poorly comprehended...
Introduction Blood diseases are a large and heterogeneous class of diseases that are associated with various malfunctions in the work or structure of blood cells. Blood cells include erythrocytes, platelets, or leukocytes, and diseases include an excessive increase or decrease in their number and blood plasma problems (Haybara, et al.,...
Summary of Clinical Issue The typical number of patients that one nurse is responsible for caring for on the unit is four; however, due to the high acuity level, this number is frequently lowered to two or even only one patient. The charge nurse is responsible for finding a replacement...
What I have Discovered About My Professional Practice? Nurses interact directly with patients, and they are in an ideal position to provide support for everyone on a personal basis. As Chua (2022) states, the provision of patient care needs the preservation of human self-respect through integrity. I discovered that keeping...
Introduction The experience of grief, loss, or bereavement can be debilitating. According to the Australian Center for Grief and Bereavement (2018), an individual’s experience of grief in the spiritual, emotional, cognitive, and physical domains varies depending on cultural influences, belief systems, and gender. The aging population in Australia, like many...
Notably, the social environment and the opportunity to communicate with adults and peers are crucial for brain development. If I were to advise new parents on the developing brain within the first two years of life, I would emphasize the importance of this period. The early experiences of a child...
Introduction Childbirth remains one of the most memorable and significant events for a woman as well as her family. Females’ experiences regarding birth possess long-term and short-term consequences on their well-being and health for both the infants and themselves. World Health Organization posited that the key outcome for all expectant...
Ethical Conduct Evaluation Dr. Brewer decided to interview Bob’s friends and mother to better understand the patient’s condition. The client only agreed to sign a release of information for my colleague to talk with the friends but refused to do the same for his mother. However, the psychologist still interviewed...
Chronic hypertension is diagnosed when systolic blood pressure consistently exceeds 130 mmHg. Blood tests are needed to determine if secondary hypertension is present. The attending physician decides the need for each test made. Blood tests that may be made to diagnose hypertension include electrolyte levels, blood glucose, thyroid function tests,...
Most data breaches within the health service sector, specifically within Medicaid agencies, result from misdirected and incohesive communication. Though out of the many breaches, most did not affect beneficiaries, they still posed and continue to pose security dangers to all parties involved in the agency’s work. The breaches were often...
Public health is an important indicator of the socio-economic development of the state. Its monitoring is necessary and is carried out nowadays for different purposes. The possibility of assessing changes in public health over time, and its dynamics in different regions of the country, compared with other countries, provides a...
Pharmaceutical companies comprise one of the most necessary industries for consumers. The demands for many drugs stay prevalent throughout generations. This means that their products are essential for millions of people, helping them to maintain a healthy life. Due to this, the subject of prices is the most sensitive for...
The existing healthcare system in France, which is currently regarded as the best healthcare system in the world by the World Health Organization due to its efficiency, can be adapted by the healthcare system in the United States to achieve the objective of universal health care coverage. The country’s overall...
Introduction When a company is not moving forward as quickly as one would like it to or when competitors are securing orders from desirable clients, completing a market study is necessary to evaluate the potential competitors. The study should include an examination of the features, market share, pricing, marketing, differentiators,...
Introduction Healthcare is one of the most important aspects of people’s lives. This issue directly concerns such topics as inequality in the field of preserving and protecting the health of racial minorities the health of women, children, and LGBT people. Today, the injustice in the issue of healthcare is one...
An essential element of scientific knowledge is the ways of carrying out a cognitive activity, that is, the diverse methods and techniques by which a person discovers new ability substantiates, proves, and systematizes what has already been obtained. The way is a more complex cognitive procedure than the technique, although...
Introduction Diabetes represents one of the biggest health issues across the globe because it constantly increases the amount of monetary expenses while also lowering the overall quality of life. Another reason to consider this disease is the cumulative prevalence of death caused by diabetes and its health-related consequences (Magkos et...
Introduction Technology is constantly evolving and impacting the healthcare industry. The use of mobile health applications is one way that technology is promoting the advancement of healthcare. Mobile health apps can provide patients with access to their health information, help them track their health data, and provide reminders for appointments...
Abstract Nursing shortage is a major problem for different countries worldwide. Most developed economies have a rapidly aging population that will require increased attention in a few years. Nurses would also reduce significantly in these countries leading to a domino effect where fewer trainers will result in limited education capacity....
The degree to which medical treatments offered to individuals and groups within the community improve the probability of reaching targeted health outcomes and align with professional knowledge based on evidence is known as the quality of medical care. The ability to measure and constantly improve the quality of medical care...
The political issue that is described in the scenario provided is bioethical. In other words, ethical compilation arising in the given case is that some patients may get less than ideal treatment due to the inconsistent application of DNR order. A do not resuscitate order is a medical professional’s legally-binding...
The uniform increase in temperature in the city of North Charleston, South Carolina, seems quite understandable when viewed in the context of an anthropocentric picture of world climate transformation. Considering that the vast majority of natural changes that threaten impending cataclysms are due to the human footprint on the face...
The price of various medical equipment is different in countries such as the United States and Europe. To be exact, the US pays two to six times more for most expenditures than Germany (Wenzi & Mossialos, 2018). Findings generally suggest that prices for medical devices were lowest in Germany and...
Sometimes it occurs to people that acting alone will help them avoid issues. This might occur when you are working alone on a challenging assignment and believe that explaining your approach or seeking assistance would just make you work harder. Going it alone could be more straightforward in some circumstances....
Change Change is inevitable at different stages of individual or organizational life. People and organizations transform depending on the prevailing circumstances, for better or worse. People grow up, move to different places, meet new people, and lose some of their loved ones along the way during their lifetime. Equally, healthcare...
Introduction Thanks to the scientific research of the last decades in healthcare, it has been possible to make changes related to the study of kidneys and chronic renal diseases and complications. In the UK, renal diseases consume more than 2% of the national budget, and the figure is likely to...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that healthcare is improving, and there are many issues that have been solved recently. However, there is still an extended number of outcomes of nursing practice that require careful consideration and need to be addressed in the nearest future. Many of these problems are...
Introduction Ultrasound, radiation such as x-rays, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are some of the most used imaging technologies. Acoustic waves are used to make imaging techniques, which can capture real-time views of both morphology and physiology. Ultrasound instruments can be relatively small and are often portable despite the fact...
Whether used alone or in conjunction with another strategy for pain management, such as interventional pain therapy, pharmacologic therapies attempt to lower the severity and frequency of pain. Aspirin, naproxen (Aleve), and ibuprofen are all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) available over the counter. If over-the-counter pain relievers are ineffective, a...
While most research currently aims to demystify the risks of vaccination, some ingredients used to make vaccines are still in question regarding potential effects on individuals. Thus, for example, the group of mercury-based preservatives, especially as far as thimerosal is concerned, might have some adverse long-term effects on the human...
Introduction The population of urban areas faces a wide variety of acute health risks that need to be adequately addressed on a regular and consistent basis. One of the most notable among these is the need to address the growing incidence of and mortality rates due to pancreatic cancer. Contemporary...
Introduction The United States faces a true healthcare crisis as millions of people are denied access to high-quality medical assistance. Surely, every other developed nation is concerned with extending the lives of its citizens, which requires the newest technologies and expensive medicine. Despite that, the American healthcare system seems to...