Introduction Understanding gene-related processes that regulate the manifestation of a disease in an individual’s organism is crucial for determining the diagnosis and prescribing the correct treatment. The symptoms may deviate from defined standards due to the presence or absence of specific genes that regulate the organs affected by the disease....
Working on an outbreak investigation is generally a difficult chore. First, you work under a lot of stress as you labor below a short deadline to find and submit the required findings. The worst-case scenario is when the lead team investigator divides the work and assigns shifts to the various...
With 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses, and tens of thousands of other healthcare professionals, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is one of the leading non-profit academic medical hospitals in the United States. Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit healthcare organization serving the diverse community of Los Angeles and beyond (About Us). Diagnosis...
The quality and progress of healthcare largely depend on the abilities, dedication, and skills of the leaders and managers tasked with setting up the health systems. While the improvement of healthcare processes is a responsibility shared by many, administrators play a key role in ensuring the integration and transformation of...
Introduction Nursing informatics integrates nursing science with information and analytical sciences to define, manage, communicate information, and knowledge in nursing practice. It enhances meaningful, user-friendly, and innovation while driving improved outcomes for patients and enhanced clinical workflows for health providers (HIMSS, 2019). The work of nursing informatics professionals is to...
In his book, A Theory of Justice, written and published in 1971, John Rawls, an American political and moral philosopher, attempts to resolve the societal distributive justice problem. The prevailing utilitarian argument then was that society should consider numbers in its pursuit of the greatest good. Rawls was opposed to...
Mental health is a critical aspect in modern times for both adults and children, and it is essential to address it at every stage of life. The Rebirth Counselling and Training Center is an agency that provides services to anyone eligible, according to the criteria determined by the Department of...
Introduction It is important to note that healthcare quality and patient safety are highly reliant on evidence-based practice or EBP. The latter requires from a healthcare organization a capability to both sustain and implement it. Therefore, nursing professionals in leadership positions need to be able to ensure that there are...
Introduction Many individuals believe that the technological revolution is the best thing that has happened to humanity. Technological advancements have spread to all corners of society, including healthcare. Even though new technologies have brought various advantages to the healthcare sector, certain concerns about their use and integration in healthcare have...
In my daily work, I continue to encounter racism, unfortunately. It is no longer the racism Theodor Adorno, Max Horkheimer, and Herbert Marcuse mentioned in their critical theory. The world is changing, and Slavoj Žižek is more plausible in describing today’s ‘quiet’ racism. My awakening came when one patient demonstrated...
Access to quality healthcare services is a fundamental human right everyone should enjoy regardless of location. Nonetheless, this has not been the case in many rural areas worldwide. In rural communities across the globe, the availability of quality health services is influenced by many factors. Rural areas are faced with...
Subjective CC (chief complaint): The patient cannot sit still and suffers from inattention and high distractibility in almost any class. Also noted are excessive motor activity, impulsive behavior, minor problems in social communication, and forgetfulness (the patient often loses things). HPI: At a very early age, the patient was hyperactive...
Introduction Palliative care that most healthcare professionals show to families is to help relieve suffering and assess aspects of psychosocial symptoms experienced during death. Merely because death normally approaches some patients and happens to be very intense, there is a need for more aggressive palliative care to ensure comfort (Green...
During this week, the role of technology in improving healthcare outcomes was considered. The most valuable insight in this regard was how innovations in the medical setting can improve the quality and safety of care for patients. The use of technology in various healthcare areas provides better outcomes not only...
Physical activity is one of the recommended exercises doctors encourage people of any age to keep fit. Being physically active improves one’s brain health, help in reducing the risk of infections, aid in managing body weight, promote the ability to do daily activities, and strengthen muscles and bones. In the...
Introduction Mental disorders are critical healthcare conditions troubling communities and medical assemblages globally. The World Health Organization reiterates the condition’s seriousness by disclosing that one in every eight persons living in the world exhibits mental health problems (“Mental disorders,” n.d). Misconceptions and lack of information are some of the critical...
Historical Background The acupuncture procedure involves the insertion of tiny, solid, steel needles into the skin that are either electrically or manually stimulated by the practitioner using small, exact movements. Acupuncture is a medical technique initiated back in China about 3000 years ago. The Qi (life force or vital energy)...
Introduction to CAM Practice The CAM practice is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the use of natural healing techniques to treat various medical conditions. This type of medicine is based on the belief that the body has the ability to heal itself and that the mind and...
Introduction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe mental health condition that has several outcomes and comorbidities. It is common among those who are commonly exposed to traumatic and stressful events, such as the military (Morgan, 2017). Of particular interest are PTSD’s association with opioid addiction and post-traumatic growth (PTG)...
Introduction Healthcare is a multifaceted mission that requires a comprehensive approach to its delivery. Medical teams are expected to excel at a range of crucial tasks that are not limited to the immediate provision of physical care. In addition to diagnosis, treatment, and medication, these teams need to address the...
Body dysmorphic disorder is a widespread condition in which a person is so fixated on appearance that they are always looking for flaws. Such people frequently examine themselves in the mirror to determine where and how the fault makes them appear. Many affected individuals may not be aware of the...
Introduction For many decades, marijuana has been stigmatized as a potentially dangerous street drug used only for pleasure. The US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) classifies marijuana as a Category 1 drug (MacCarald, 2019). On the one hand, modern medical research has proven the effectiveness of marijuana in alleviating the pain...
Introduction Parenting, the environment, stress hormones, and other factors influence how a child’s brain develops. Children must be surrounded by care and attention from infancy since a positive environment is of great importance for how the child will develop later. In addition, family education is an essential factor in development....
Introduction Diseases of the cardiovascular system are among the most dangerous for humans. At the same time, among the biggest problems faced by patients is the lack of awareness of the risks to the cardiovascular system. One of the main activities of the American Heart Association is increasing public awareness...
Introduction Similar to all patients with an attack of visceral pain, for example with biliary colic, Shannon is restless, and often changes the position of the body, trying to find a position in which the pain subsides. Therefore, first of all, the gastrointestinal exam should be performed for this patient...
Introduction It is impossible to divide the health state of the nation from social and cultural peculiarities characteristic to the particular country. Even though access to healthcare is regarded as the primary reason that influences human health, eating habits, physical activity, and attitude to regular health supervision in the particular...
Introduction Metzl (2010) makes a worrisome case that psychiatry and society distorted the meaning of the schizophrenic diagnosis to unfairly characterize African American civil rights activists as suffering from psychopathology. The author examines the past relationship between racism and psychosis in the United States. The belief and emotion that inspired...
Introduction Increased access to modern communications tools is largely responsible for the global explosion in social media usage. Despite the positive connotation, engaging in social media raises the prospect of privacy infractions and security lapses. Some HIPAA infractions included healthcare operations, including the publication of protected health information (PHI) by...
The kidneys, one of the body’s most important organs, filter blood, removing impurities and toxins before supplying it to all other tissues and organs. They also regulate blood pressure and all the elements in the blood, ensuring homeostasis. Tumors, diabetic nephropathy, urolithiasis, hydronephrosis, kidney infections, pyelonephritis, kidney failure, and other...
Introduction Healthcare quality can be determined using various required data collection tools and systems. To maximize the likelihood of the desired health outcomes, healthcare services must be provided in a way that is consistent with current professional knowledge and technology innovation (Rosen et al., 2018). The different types of quality...
Introduction Medical data is any data related to medical conditions, reproductive outcomes, causes of mortality, and the quality of life for a person or a community. Medical data is derived from the clinical parameters and environmental, socioeconomic, and behavioral information related to health. Health data is broadly classified as either...
Introduction The scenario is dedicated to A, a 15-year-old-boy who has been diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma on his left leg and is scheduled for an amputation. He expressed his worries about the treatment and his near future. Within the case given, it is crucial to prepare A for the treatment...
The community health nursing diagnostic statement for south county Rhode Island would be increased risk of fall-related injuries among the Rhode Island elderly population because of physical and environmental factors, medications, mental changes, and individual behaviors as evidenced by above national average injury rates among the older adults. Health Disparity/Inequality...
Introduction The intensive care unit is a very demanding, challenging workplace that calls for exceptionally accomplished, committed interprofessional teamwork. For efficient therapy and quality care in the unit, interprofessional skills and contributions are required. Nurses, tech assistants, physicians, and experts are just a few of the teams that operate together....
Nurse burnout is a critical concern in the delivery of quality healthcare services. Exhaustion causes nurse burnout in the clinical setting and reduces the nurses’ energy and motivation to provide health services. The research study aims to determine the significance of evidence-based practice (EBP) in mitigating nurse burnout in acute...
Introduction Alcohol is one of the common substances abused by a large group of people. Alcohol abuse has adverse effects on the human body and can also affect people with mental disorders. However, it is essential to note that mental disorders and substance abuse are closely related, but they are...
Organization The fulfillment of the requirements of the patients and family members acts as the mission of Massachusetts General Hospital. This is because they work to provide the finest healthcare possible in a secure, caring setting, develop that care via cutting-edge research and innovation, and enhance the health and quality...
Introduction East Austin is a community in the state of Texas, and its lifestyles and health depend on the environment and the level of individuals’ professionalism. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the peculiarities of community health by investigating the risks of alcohol use disorder and diabetes and...
Introduction Reducing the prevalence of oral illness among racial and ethnic minority communities is a persistent problem for the oral health field. The connection between oral and systemic health further complicates an already difficult situation. Disparities in children’s oral health by race and ethnicity are some of the most glaring...
A professional nurse’s primary duty is to ensure that each patient receives the appropriate, individualized care they require. Professional nurses have the right to evaluate and ascertain the requirements of their patients before executing various medical plans and therapies and monitoring them (Cherry & Jacob, 2018). Additionally, they make sure...
Introduction The scope of nursing practice in different states determines alternatives for nurses in selecting workplaces and their responsibilities and roles. In some instances, collaboration with a doctor is not needed, hence, permitting nurses to shun many conflict circumstances. New Jersey does not fall among the worst-performing state for NP...
Abstract Hospital-acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) are costly to the healthcare system and can be prevented. Due to the absence of an evidence-based prevention bundle for reducing the incidence of HAPIs, the project site experienced continued HAPIs in their patient population. The purpose of this quantitative, quasi-experimental project was to determine...
It is hard to disagree that the coronavirus pandemic has brought stress, chaos, problems, and many new obstacles to an extended number of industries and fields. Since healthcare must be at the center of the fight against the causes and consequences of COVID-19, medical facilities and departments are facing increased...
The main problems In this article, the problem lies in several questions that Providence CEO Josie Walsh needed to address. The essence of the first question is what company values need to be embedded in the workflow to make a difference in Providence’s collaboration with partners. The second question is...
Introduction Mental disorders such as anxiety and depression affect many people globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) report shows that the burden of mental disorders has increased substantially in recent periods (Imboden et al., 2022). Despite various interventions and treatment options, many people still have depression. Some have high depression...
Zambia is a landlocked country in southern Africa, covering 752,611 km2. Zambia had a population density of 16 people per km2, with rural areas having a very low population density. There are almost 70 distinct cultural groups in the country. The main religion in Zambia was Christianity, and the language...
Chronic Bronchitis Subjective The patient mentions a regular cough with sputum production, especially in the morning. He also notes that he has been a smoker for 20 years. According to the information provided, the cough is exacerbated during seasonal illnesses, and difficulty in breathing is a common symptom. The patient...
For women aged 35 and above, the face is generally one of the first places to reveal the effects of time. Women over 35 often experience visible signs of skin aging, such as age spots, dry skin, crow’s feet, wrinkles, sagging skin, dark bags under the eyes, and a generally...
Introduction As noted by Orcutt, fifteen beds in the hospital’s semi-private, two-room patients, were closed due to contact restrictions and infection control methods adopted to prevent patients with certain resistant bacteria from infecting other patients. These beds were considered closed, and were not counted in the hospital’s operational occupancy measurement,...
Type two diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that affects how the body metabolizes glucose resulting from carbohydrates digestion. The condition can affect people of all ages, gender, and ethnicity. In the recent past, demographic studies indicate a high prevalence of type two diabetes in adults and all genders. Teenagers...
Mature adults generally have poorer calorie requirements, but similar or even higher nutrient requirements compared to younger people. It is mostly caused by less physical activity, metabolism changes, or age-related muscle mass and bone loss (Lutz et al., 2015). The nutrient requirements of this population are also influenced by chronic...
Introduction The dental prosthetic has the role of helping the dentist restore the patient’s masticatory and aesthetic capacity through dental surgeries. Among these surgeries, tooth replacement is the commonest and is typically carried out by individuals who make the prosthesis (Ozar, Sokol, and Patthoff, 2018). The current high demand for...
Introduction Modern nursing is a challenging profession that puts significant demands in front of nurses. In particular, nurses are expected to set positive examples and exhibit the leadership necessary to promote change in today’s dynamic conditions (Scully, 2015). Registered nurses serve on the frontline of healthcare and face its problems...
Euthanasia has different perspectives from people and is one of the most debated acts in the medical field. Euthanasia is defined as easy or painless death or the purposeful termination of a person’s life at their request who is suffering from an incurable or severe sickness (University of Missouri, n.d)....
A wave as a deviation from the baseline must be seen as an important measure. Specifically, the EGC under analysis shows that a P-wave does not exceed 2.4 squares, and the T-wave is upright in leads I and II (Jones, 2019). The specified characteristics indicate the presence of a normal...
Healthcare providers use Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to electronically manage health services and patient data, for instance, medication, recovery progress, medical history, and other clinical data. Besides the clinical and medical information, EHR systems help carry out other business and administrative functions in a healthcare organization (Abed & Nasr,...
The case is about public school issues concerning the quality of instruction and supervision have persisted throughout the principal’s three years at the helm. Principals have observed that teachers are not encouraging students to develop Health Promoting Professional Identity, and as a result, students’ academic performance has declined. These teachers...
People feel increasingly stressed today due to the fast pace of life and the number of responsibilities they face every day. Stress is defined as psychological and physical pressure that a person is subjected to as a result of circumstances perceived as threats, called stressful factors (Health and Fitness, n.d.)....
In Paul’s case with suicide, both immediate and severe risks are present. He talks about wanting to make suicide again after his three previous attempts. He also mentioned to the doctor that if he had a gun, he could commit suicide – but he has sold it to pay his...
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is a fundamental aspect of the nursing profession as it enables practitioners to continue learning and developing efficient decision-making approaches for situations in their organizations. In nursing homes, EBP is performed by healthcare providers’ deliberate selection of medical assistance approaches based on the current research and optimal...
In weight reduction treatments supplied over-the-counter, FDA laboratory testing indicated the presence of various harmful components. These components are sibutramine, fenproporex, fluoxetine, bumetanide, furosemide, phenytoin, rimonabant, cetilistat, and phenolphthalein (FDA, n.d.). Their application for weight loss is not recommended, and the result primarily originates as a side effect. For example,...
The presented case study of Ivan S., a Navajo resident, appears to be an instance of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The primary symptoms, which appeared after Ivan’s return from the warzone, were frequent anger bursts and the inability to control them, as well as a lack of other emotional reactions....
To test the theories put forward within descriptive epidemiology, researchers are turning to analytic epidemiology, which includes observational and experimental studies. Carneiro and Howard (2011) affirm that observational study does not involve interventions and experiments. In an observational study, events are given a natural course, and changes in one feature...
The outbreak I chose was Birthday Party Gone Wrong, and my score is 1,500. Based on such a result, I would assume that I am an efficient disease detective since I have analytical skills and use clues successfully to identify the issue. According to the statistics provided by the application,...
Introduction It is important to note that the proposed continuous quality improvement plan is designed to reduce the risks associated with nosocomial infections, and medical errors, as well as bring enhanced patient safety at the We Care Hospital. The change will be determined and identified as an improvement based on...
Introduction Understanding the threat and dangers of depression to an individual deepens, pushing researchers explore interventions to treat it. The disorder can affect individuals of different ages and significantly interfere with their lives. At the same time, interest in psychoeducational interventions in cases of depression is growing. However, this approach...
Transcription of Video Welcome and hello to everyone here; I am known by the name (NAME). In this brief clip, I will describe the issue of readmission among ethnically diverse populations and illustrate various ways healthcare centers can reduce or prevent this issue. In this preparation that I have planned,...
Introduction A growing body of evidence indicates that racial and ethnic minority populations are at increased risk for hospital readmissions. Studies have shown that African Americans and Latinos are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital than whites. Additionally, minority patients are more likely to be readmitted for potentially...
The middle-range theory should be comprehended as several interrelated ideas grounded on a limited aspect of nursing reality. Their elaboration and development occur at the intersection of research and practice (Smith & Liehr, 2018). Thus, the qualitative combination of science and its application is a significant cause of the theory’s...
Introduction Caring is a moral ideal for all nurses as it protects, preserves, and enhances human dignity. Nursing involves providing supervision to individuals of all ages, groups, or families in all settings, whether they are sick or well. The paper’s purpose is to discuss the caring concept in nursing while...
Few professions benefit from personal philosophies as much as nursing does. Society’s views on certain values are constantly changing, so the opinion about the profession of a nurse is also transforming. The role of such a philosophy is that it defines the personal perception of general ideas of medicine, which...
Heart palpitations are a common physiological symptom that constitutes a maintenance cycle (Kennerley et al., 2017). The main mechanism for developing this symptom is to increase the automatism of the sinus node, which normally sets the correct rhythm of the heart. If a person feels a quickening and increased heartbeat,...
Introduction Several types of therapeutic interventions can help improve mental health. These interventions work differently for specific mental problems, but their effectiveness cannot be particular unless thorough research is done to establish their value. Studies show that approximately 50% of children and youths are diagnosed with Autism-Spectrum-Disorder (ASD) (Ramirez et...
Introduction The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is a stakeholder federal agency that provides medical and social services and promotes research in the fields of social services, medicine and public health. This is achieved through 11 agencies that manage more than 100 programs. Agencies include the Centers...
In 2022, complete technological transformation is considered an inevitable and terrifying given rather than a faint possibility. A colossal change that would create significant challenges for a first-line supervisor in a nursing home is the mass adoption of artificial intelligence (AI). With staff shortages and longer lifespans, business owners will...
For nursing students, using the best available evidence is a critical ability. Evidence-based practice (EBP) abilities have often been developed in nursing schools through classroom instruction rather than clinical placements. However, several proposals have been made to appeal for a dramatic change in nursing education, particularly action in specific clinical...
Introduction The ultimate authority of whether an organization succeeds or fails is the leadership in the healthcare sector. The safety and experience of the patient must be considered while making decisions. A company that prioritizes procedural perfection but accepts average service will suffer mediocre patient outcomes. An organization that inspires,...
Bipolar disorder is a spectrum disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity level, concentration, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. Individuals with bipolar disorder have mood disorders which are extreme and intense emotional states that occur at distinct times. Bipolar disorder is unique to psychiatric illnesses...
Introduction The basic notions of personal nursing philosophy were discussed previously, but this paper aims to evaluate these beliefs in more detail. The main principle was the desire to provide top-quality care and great connections with patients. In this respect, it is important to provide inclusive practice, free of any...
Evaluating a piece of research allows for the validity or limitations of the article to be clearly illustrated based on existing guidelines. Moreover, an article becomes deconstructed into multiple elements that allow for a more comprehensive examination of the content. The purpose of this paper is to perform a research...
The newest edition of Dietary guidelines differs from its predecessor based on the grown scientific knowledge. The first significant difference consists in increasing the scope of the target audience. The previous edition was focused primarily on individuals with overweight, at risk of chronic diseases, or the ones with no health...
Testosterone is a common endocrinopathy defined by two criteria: ovarian cysts, oligo-anovulation, and hyperandrogenism in women. The latter may be true for some women with PCOS, even those without menstrual irregularities. Diagnosis includes ultrasound, urine test for luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone levels (LH/FSH), and blood tests for testosterone levels....
Application of data and analysis aid healthcare professionals in identifying problem areas and keeping track of progress toward solutions (Van der Merwe, 2019). They are also helpful in spotting potential dangers and coming up with plans to counteract them. In the healthcare industry, statistics can be used to direct decision-making,...
Introduction Effective patient care is based on communication, which is necessary to provide patients with physical and psychological comfort. Therapeutic communication is at the core of any successful nursing practice as it provides opportunities for building trust and professional development. The key components of nurse-patient communication are empathy, attention, and...
This essay also discusses a number of nursing skills needed for safe care delivery. These include nursing evaluation, effective communication, management, and approach to the needs of physical health as a basis for evidence-based approaches use. Engel (1977) stated that psychiatry should move from a biomedical health perspective to a...
Conventional medicine is a traditional treatment system when doctors, therapists, nurses, or pharmacists prescribe patients drugs, surgery, or radiation to recover. Alternative medicine is used instead of traditional therapy; it includes philosophy and varies in different countries and cultures. Conventional and alternative medicine are two distinct approaches to human health...
Introduction Quality improvement projects in healthcare aim to bring change to hospitals by implementing specific strategies. These strategies are quality enhancement models that include PDSA, FADE, Focus PDSA, Rapid Cycle Improvement, Six Sigma, Lean, and Lean Six Sigma (O’Donnell & Gupta, 2020). The goal of these initiatives may range from...
Introduction Diabetes is a serious racially-based health problem in the United States. It disproportionately affects Blacks (11.7%), American Indians (14.7%), and Hispanics (12.5%) and provokes a higher burden of complications (11.7% of blindness and 37% of chronic kidney diseases) (Haw et al., 2021). For example, in Nevada, about 14% of...
The Impact of a Clinical Practice Problem on the Patient Chronic pain is a problem affecting millions of patients globally on a daily basis. Its conventional therapies include pharmacologic treatments, the most notable one being the use of opioids. However, there are immense risks associated with the chronic use of...
Working with people who are suffering or suicidal, helping them always involves solving various problems, including ethical dilemmas. Many of these are still considered intractable among the professional communities of doctors, psychologists, lawyers, and social workers. The article focuses mainly on helping people with suicidal thoughts (Hodges, 2011). The main...
One of the most typical challenges in contemporary healthcare is polypharmacy. Polypharmacy denotes the application of multiple drugs by a patient to treat a condition(s). Polypharmacy leads to numerous problems for the individual and society at large. As such, the proposed project seeks to establish robust and well-equipped diagnostic and...
Cardio-vascular diseases and hypertension are highly prevalent medical conditions that significantly diminish individuals’ life quality. Therefore, familiarizing with its risk factors can help medical practitioners to offer targeted solutions for their prevention and ensure better treatment outcomes. The factors that lead to blood vessel and heart conditions are classified into...
Following the Covid-19 breakout in China and the improvement of the pandemic there, a continued and deteriorating epidemic began to spread outside of China. In 136 countries and regions, 142,539 cases had been recorded by March 14, 2020, based on a report from the World Health Organization (WHO, 2020). From...
Introduction Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin obtained from food, special additives, or synthesized in human skin under the influence of UV rays. Vitamin D has an extensive range of favorable features and benefits. For example, it especially and significantly has a positive effect on the organism, increasing resistance to...
Introduction The revolution of a new era in Health Information Technology has somewhat hastened in depths across vast hospitals worldwide. The world’s technology in health care to patients has accelerated with varying degrees of evidence on its impact. Hence, this article intends to review how Health Information Technology has had...
Introduction The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic significantly accelerated the adoption of telemedicine across the world. As a result, many patients have shown an increased preference for seeking healthcare services through digital methods than in-person appointments. This can be attributed to the low costs, convenience, and increased efficiency of care...