Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is one of the non-ischemic disorders of the heart wall. It is characterized by the enlargement of the left ventricle (LV) due to reasons other than coronary artery disease and abnormal loading conditions. Consequently, DCM reduces the heart’s ability to pump blood. DCM may be caused by...
Part 1: The Research Questions What is my topic about? The topic seeks to investigate the causes of stroke and how it can be prevented or effectively managed to avoid fatality. Why am I interested in this topic? I lost my dad to stroke and it affected my whole family....
Introduction Interaction with patients is a key aspect of APN practice, with one of the main objectives is to provide information and education the individual and their family members on their condition. Guidance and coaching elements have been conceptualized in recent decades as a complex and dynamic interpersonal process in...
Several factors like income, age, and disability may affect people’s access to health, and thus federal governments have come up with Medicaid programs to minimize these inequalities. The criterion of getting the Texas Medicaid includes meeting specific income needs and living in Texas (Texas Health and Human Services, n.d.). Other...
Apart from biomedicine, there are various healing methods in different cultures. Most of these methods are more related to cultural beliefs. Culture is defined as a collection of shared values, norms, and ideas among a group of people, and it affects how those individuals see the world (Du Pré &...
In my current employment, information regarding evidence-based practices is primarily distributed and utilized including it in the facility’s policy handbook. This method allows the nursing home to benefit from the materials in a written form since they are reported to bring equality to the levels of competence, management support, and...
Nursing is a practice that is strongly associated with providing care to patients under the command of a physician. This definition cannot be false because it grasps the primary meaning of the profession. Nurses help physicians with their patients by completing several additional tasks while a physician does not have...
Introduction Medical care expenses continue to increase in nations all over the world. It follows the development of sophisticated therapies and clinical procedures which improve the outcome of clinical care and the life expectancy of patients with critical health conditions. In the United States, the implementation of advanced healthcare protocols...
The question of privacy is taken seriously in the modern world. People want to feel safe and be sure that their personal information will not leak. However, society is facing a bigger number of breaches every year. Personal health information is not an exception, and many people are suffering from...
The healthcare system is one of the most complex financial and legal structures. Nowadays, there are several forces that have some influence on this system; moreover, they affect both positively and negatively. In other words, these forces present health leaders with certain challenges but at the same time give new...
Introduction Governance is an essential element of any modern business or organization. It may be defined as a specific framework that is in control of and responsible for all processes that take place in an organization. In most industries, administration plays a significant role in the process of decision-making and...
Generally, a large population still holds the image of traditional nursing practice. Though the practice has evolved and changed with time and influenced the nursing image, the public image of nursing as a profession is unique are uncertain. The public has a perspective that views nursing as a low-status career....
The health promotion-focused nurse’s central role in promoting and maintaining health specific to families is to increase and promote health literacy among targeted populations. The level of well-being depends on the population’s awareness of health issues and their competent management. At the same time, one of the main groups to...
Medical personnel shortage is the main threat to the modern worldwide healthcare system and one of the leading healthcare barriers. There are several reasons for this issue, including the aging and retirement of medical workers and their transition to higher-paid jobs. It leads to the remaining of their positions being...
Introduction Nursing work in gerontological wards involves many responsibilities and competencies that health care personnel should consider providing quality care for targeted patients. Interaction with older adults requires following specific guidelines due to distinctive therapeutic patterns and unique rehabilitation regimens. In this regard, gerontological nursing is associated with a number...
Due to the resource constraint, it is important to discuss future implementations and possible limitations with the stakeholders. The initial strategy can be the use of the new electronic health record (EHR) plan in one department before fully integrating it on all levels. The stakeholders can assess how successful the...
Mental health has gained momentum in recent decades, and people have become more knowledgeable about diverse issues and ways to treat them. The negative effects on people’s social life and even physical states have been acknowledged as well (Ekselius, 2018). For instance, the mortality rate among people with mental health...
Epidemics have interfered in the course of history before, sometimes even in a radical or non-obvious way. It took only three months for the COVID-19 to migrate from the Chinese city of Wuhan to take root in other countries and continents. The coronavirus pandemic has claimed more than 4 million...
Summary Malawi is a country located in the southern part of Africa; it has a population of about 19 million. About 50.6% of the people are living in poverty, and more than 24.5% are poorer (Edriss & Chiunda, 2017). Population health has been a big challenge facing Malawi for decades....
Pharmacotherapeutics Rivaroxaban is a type of medicine known as antithrombotic. It is normally used to make the blood flow easily through the vein. This medicine is used as the primary therapy for individuals who have deep vein thrombosis (Mayo Clinic, 2021). This is a condition that happens when a thrombus...
Tobacco use has been a healthcare concern for a while now since the studies have confirmed the link between cigarette smoking and cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cardiovascular disease. The policymakers have attempted to address the issue of population tobacco use by imposing taxes and restricting access to this...
Sound is one of the environmental influences for all living organisms, including humans. Machines, propagating systems, and transport systems are easily argued to be the grassroots sources of loud sounds (Morillas 214). In nature, loud sounds are rare, and the noise is relatively weak and short-lived. The combination of sound...
The article entitled “Factors affecting nursing students’ intention to report medication errors: An application of the theory of planned behavior” by Natan, Sharon, Mahajna, M. and Mahajna, S. (2017) discusses factors that determine the level of reporting of medical mistakes by nursing students. The authors look in-depth at the theory...
The risk factors for atherosclerosis for patients are high blood pressure, constant stress, smoking, and lack of physical activity, leading to cholesterol deposition in blood vessels. The patient is 50; age is also a factor conducive to atherosclerosis. The most valuable for diagnosing acute myocardial infarction is determining the activity...
Research Questions Each of the four research questions used by Curcio enhances a qualitative inquiry, considering the phenomenon of the study. Her study is prompted by the fact that all nurses and have severe difficulties dealing with young patients’ deaths. The death of an adult might be considered a terminal...
Both Homestead Hospital and Baptist Hospital of Miami are acute care health units. According to the data provided, they have the following types of quality metrics; first psychiatric unit services that measure the frequency at which inpatient psychiatric amenities provide the best services to individuals with mental health issues. Second,...
This assessment builds on what I previously discussed in the other three evaluations concerning Mrs. Josephine’s hypertensive case. The 71-year-old patient was diagnosed with hypertension when she was 65 years. She has been trying to manage the condition through a home-based approach. She retired four years ago, and her husband...
Introduction The patient admitted to the hospital is a seventy-two-year man who was delivered to the facility via A & E. Initially, the man was admitted to the hospital with a facial laceration and elbow injury, but he was also diagnosed with an ankle and wrist fracture. It had been...
Social workers perform not just one, but a number of functions at once in the healthcare system. Their participation is integral to promoting the health of patients and participating in their maintenance according to the article Social workers in integrated health care: Improving care throughout the life course by Zerden...
Introduction The following instructions are intended for beginner nurses caring for patients who use tracheostomy tubes for ventilation purposes. The instructions will allow the reader to perform a routine task in a tracheostomy maintenance procedure designed to minimize infection risks and reduce the chances of granulation tissue formation. The skill...
Any team of medical professionals is comprised of highly complex individuals that face a variety of ethical and professional challenges daily. For this reason, to lead them, one is to have the ability to identify emotional hardships and conflicts in the team and address them promptly. Such an ability to...
Mayo Clinic is a non-commercial health care organization in the United States committed to education, clinical practice, research, and the provision of expert, high-quality, and whole-person care to every patient. With its major campuses in Rochester, Jacksonville, and Scottsdale, the Mayo Clinic Health System has representative offices in multiple countries...
Currently, a very worrying treatment gap exists within the global setting of studies and therapy regarding anxiety disorder. A recent study has found that a majority of individuals with long-term anxiety disorder have not received any treatment, with approximately 27 percent receiving any treatment and only around 9% experiencing adequate...
Situation A patient is brought into the emergency department after being found at the bottom of a staircase, face down. He is not responsive to verbal or tactile stimuli, however there is a pulse Tests and Assessments That Examiners Would Perform to Diagnose the Patient Suppose a patient is alerted...
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was discovered after many years of research. It protects against genital warts and various forms of cancer, including anal, cervical, oropharynx, and vulvar cancers. I believe the vaccine should be compulsory for girls of certain ages. The HPV vaccine is revolutionary and reduces the likelihood...
Introduction Health is a critical component of wellness and has a significant impact on everybody’s life. For several decades, Americans were excessively concerned with their diet and well-being and were constantly urged to lose weight and eat properly. Obesity prevalence among elderly persons in the United States is alarming (Lincoln,...
Music Intervention Effects In the next research published in Frontiers in Psychology journal systematic review of several studies supporting the effectiveness of music on agitation in dementia was conducted. A total of 658 participants were involved in the included 12 studies (Pedersen et al., 2017). Four studies included people with...
Introduction Malnutrition is a paramount health concern for children under five years of age in many developing countries. It mainly affects populations in resource-poor settings where access to nutrients is challenging. Individuals afflicted by the condition are susceptible to a variety of illnesses and experience a number of developmental challenges....
Introduction SPAN is a program that was founded in 1981 by a council of New York State Nurses who established and derived a program that was aimed to offer assistance to peers. SPAN offers lucrative services; for instance, in a situation where a nurse contacts them, a regional coordinator takes...
Public health nurses play an essential role in advancing and promoting health in contemporary societies worldwide. They integrate significant knowledge and community involvement concerning the general population with a clinical and personal understanding. In the current global society, a leading priority for the work of the public health nurse is...
Introduction Children are not naturally inclined to wash their hands, especially when they play. This is a critical concern since handwashing is an essential element in healthcare and the safety of the kids. However, hand-cleanliness is not age-subjective as adults too need to have clean hands all the time. There...
When people are faced with severe health problems, they often reconsider their belief systems, turning to religious or non-religious spirituality. However, some people view spirituality as separate from religion because the latter separates people while the former unites them (Cornelio et al., 2021). Still, this concept is often used in...
Executive Summary Migraine is one of the few conditions that leave patients in excruciatingly debilitating pain regularly, yet it is not considered to be a sufficient reason for prescribing opioids. The observed lapse in the current policy appears to be highly unfair since patients with chronic and complex migraines suffer...
Introduction Delirium is typically a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome that mostly develops acutely due to disturbances in attention, cognition, and awareness. It primarily occurs in older hospitalized adults, often being unrecognized and underreported. When analyzing hospital documentations, there was no direct mention of delirium, although the potential indicators were present. However,...
Magnesium is an electrolyte that is present in a relatively large amount in the organism and performs vital functions. It is the fourth most common cation in the human body, which amounts to about 25 g (DiNicolantonio et al., 2018). Its main functions are to regulate sodium, calcium, and potassium...
Introduction Leadership is an essential aspect in healthcare facilities since it determines the performance of workers. Leaders have been encouraged to focus on different leadership traits that can enable employees to achieve organizational and individual goals. Leadership theories have also been used to help individuals enhance their performance and skills...
Sickle cell anemia is one of the most common hereditary diseases associated with a violation of the structure of hemoglobin, which can lead to a host of various complications. People with this condition suffer from typical anemia attacks and frequent clogging of tiny capillaries in any part of the body....
In any professional activity, the main task is to improve its quality constantly. To enhance the quality of nursing, it is necessary to comply with the standards of nursing services. It was done by both professional nursing associations and state bodies. It is no coincidence because the standards in nursing...
There is a rising ratio of incited clinical pregnancy terminations in the United States and universally. There has been a long debate about the morality and legality of the action. The provided video is the discourse of Gianna Jessen at the Australian Queen’s Hall Parliament House regarding the policies and...
In late adulthood, human beings may begin to face various cases of declines in functioning as opposed to any stage of their lives. Declines in functioning are episodic to the extent that they are related to the ensuing medical conditions in late adulthood. Functional declines that mainly occur in late...
Nowadays, obesity is considered one of the most common medical conditions. Individual unhealthy habits and the overall change in lifestyle in the developing world are only some of the reasons leading to excess weight. This paper aims to analyze the problem of obesity and its medical consequences through the example...
Introduction Obesity is one of the most prevalent issues in US healthcare. As it stands, obesity rates in America are at 42.7%, meaning that nearly every second individual is suffering from excessive weight (Congdon, 2017). This percentage is traditionally higher in poorer communities and is intrinsically connected to their lack...
An expectation of a rise in hypertension cases will continue because of continued lifestyle practices in developed countries. The condition is a high risk, but many nations are giving it less attention than it deserves. Haileamlak’s (2019) study showed an increase of hypertension disease in the global disease burden from...
In some ways, the Spanish Flu and COVID-19 are similar. Firstly, both diseases are transmitted through air droplets and aerosols. Secondly, the two pandemics have identical symptoms (headache, fever, respiratory problems, muscle weakness). COVID-19 stands out because of the loss of taste and smell that occurs frequently. COVID-19 has spread...
The course “Theoretical and Scientific Underpinnings” allowed me to understand more clearly the role and responsibilities of the nursing professional with a doctoral degree. This course expanded my competencies by enabling me to discover the foundation of nursing practice which ultimately covers various disciplines. It demonstrated the significance of conducting...
Global health gained increasing interest during the recent infectious disease outbreaks and high mortality from non-communicable diseases. We started to study this concept and looked at the papers related to the definition and challenges of global health. Crisp and Chen (2014) evaluated the shortage of staff in hospitals, and it...
Introduction Speech sound disorders are a common problem that affects a broad category of individuals. The problem’s relevance is evidenced by the fact that there are numerous research papers devoted to investigating the issue and outlining the most effective methods to provide care to such people and improve the quality...
The Problems and Key Contributors The key players, including ABCCHD and Info-Health, which is a healthcare software vendor, have to balance the privacy of the patients with sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, and the costs of implementing and maintaining relevant security mechanisms in their e-Healthcare system while taking into account...
Fatigue in the workplace has always been a major issue for the healthcare sector as it affects a team’s morale, motivation, and patient outcomes. For this reason, the implementation of naps varying in time according to the shift duration may be a beneficial initiative in terms of increasing productivity and...
A Background Statement This case study presents a scenario involving a 93-year-old Centerville Estates Nursing Home resident Mr. Warden. In regards to his medical history, he has suffered from multiple strokes. He has lost motion in his joints due to fake ion contracture. Additionally, Mr. Warden struggles with a bacterial...
Technology has rapidly become integrated into a modern healthcare industry, which led to increased clinical efficiency and improved patient outcomes. Medical organizations worldwide face a number of concerns and challenges, including the shortage of nursing staff, an increase in the aging population and life expectancy, as well as ethical dilemmas...
PS, S., & Jawadagi, S. (2019). Effect of Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing) on physiological outcomes among elderly with hypertension in selected old age homes at Mangaluru. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 10(11). In this book, the author tries to address the Physiological outcomes among older people with...
Information is crucial in decision-making, be it in a professional environment or in one’s personal life. However, the reliability and effectiveness of the information used relies on the volume of data utilized and the processes used to analyze it. My experience with complex health information access and management has not...
Tuberculosis is among the most infectious illnesses that affect the lungs. The disease spreads from one infected person to the next through its bacteria whenever tiny droplets are released when an individual sneezes or coughs. This bacteria is known as “Mycobacterium,” and its effects can spread to the spine and...
Amnesic is a neurological disorder, which causes the brain of the patient to shrink. The atrophy is followed by the brain cells’ death, making it difficult for the patients suffering from the medical condition to utilize their mental faculties. For instance, the brain cells’ shrinking and death are likely to...
The notions of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide (PAC) have been a topic for continuous discussion for decades, with no person able to draw a definite conclusion on the ethical weight of such a patient’s decision. According to Wells et al. (2013), euthanasia stands for the decision of either termination of...
Google scholar is considered an effective way the search for academic journal articles. To find publications on any topic necessary for writing a scientific work, scientists often turn to Google Scholar for help (Gusenbauer, 2019). This search platform contains useful material from peer-reviewed journals, books, monographs, and other research papers....
Vascular diseases Vascular diseases of the brain continue to be the most critical medical and social problem of modern society due to their high percentage in the structure of morbidity and mortality, significant indicators of temporary labor losses, and primary disability. The main types of stroke include ischemic stroke (cerebral...
Gloria The nurse would know to include questions about respiratory status, appetite and weight gain, activity tolerance, need for pulmonary or pancreatic medications, fever, and bone state. The nurse would observe the child’s appearance and color, check the nasal passages for polyps, check for crackling and wheezing in breathing, and...
Jeans are the most flexible item that individuals hang in their closets. A pair of jeans fit nearly every occasion and regardless of when, where, and how a person wears them. This type of cloth has evolved over decades as generations and culture change. For instance, there is a significant...
The journey of discovering the needs of your body, as well as documenting the changes you feel once these needs are met, is a crucial part of maintaining balance and leading a healthy lifestyle. Thus, during this assignment, I did my best to define the aspects of my diet that...
The transition from youth to adulthood is a challenging stage that presents both economic and emotional challenges. The increase in teenage pregnancies, early marriages, and divorce has led to the high growth of single mothers with dependent children. According to a study by Radey and McWey (2021), single mothers account...
The problem of risks from taking certain insufficiently studied or incorrectly used drugs is acute in the modern world. To reduce such risks, a risk minimization program was developed, which immediately includes a set of tools to reduce the riskiness of taking new or existing drugs. The abbreviation REMS standing...
Giacchero Vedana, K. G., Magrini, D. F., Zanetti, A. C., Miasso, A. I., Borges, T. L., & dos Santos, M. A. (2017). Attitudes towards suicidal behaviour and associated factors among nursing professionals: A quantitative study. Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 24(9-10), 651–659. Web. Suicide is one of the...
With the diversification of the market in the healthcare sector, it is vital to track supplies to decrease the waste of discarded medicaments efficiently. As stated previously, the bar code scanners are the fitting solution to the problem as they are straightforward in use for staff and the organization itself....
Introduction Human resource management is present in a multitude of industries and spheres. Since modern organizations become more and more people-centered, the importance of HR management has increased. HR management has many functions and is the source of solutions for an organization such as Kendall Regional Medical Center. This paper...
Data collection in medical research requires complex systematic information collection that applies various investigation tools (Dhammi & Haq, 2017). Commonly utilized medical and clinical research methods include questionnaire surveys and patient-reported data, tests and scales, review of ambulatory or hospital medical records, collection of biological material, and experimentation and trials...
Introduction ReSound, the Denmark-based hearing device manufacturer, has introduced significant innovations in hearing care. Hearing care is a young field of medicine — for instance, analog hearing aid technology emerged only in the 1930s, and digital technology did not arrive until the beginning of the 21st century (Wallhagen & Reed,...
Body image refers to the way individuals feel about their physiques. Children can develop a negative or positive view of their physical appearance regardless of their size or weight. An acceptance, appreciation, and respect of one’s body are associated with such healthy lifestyle behaviors as a balanced approach to physical...
Addressing vulnerable populations’ needs and health problems through effective nursing care is an essential task of any modern healthcare system. Interaction with those categories of citizens who require particular assistance due to their status, for instance, age, place of residence, or other criteria, implies creating an adequate practical plan. Such...
The notion of TeamSTEPPS stands for the Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety. These strategies are comprised of four principles: communication, leadership, mutual support, and situation monitoring. The application of TeamSTEPPS enhances the quality of care provided to the patients and makes the working environment in...
Summary Based on the performance analysis review of the Stevens District Hospital, a SWOT analysis will provide an objective and a realistic assessment of the whole facility. It will be used as a decision-making tool that will help in revealing the crucial internal and external issues that are related to...
Introduction Performance appraisal is critical in nursing and is widely applied throughout the country to improve motivation and job outcomes. Although performance appraisal is associated with additional costs, it should be mandatory for all healthcare institutions. With the lack of managerial attention, employees tend to work less responsibly and often...
Falls represent a significant problem for patients such as elderly people, causing injuries and even death. The issue is worsened by the fact that it did not receive sufficient attention in recent years. According to some sources, falls hold a leading position in causing injuries or fatal outcomes among patients...
The current discussion focuses on the end-of-life care case, where a 43-year-old African American male, Roger, is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and renal failure. Roger’s medical power of attorney lists his wife as his agent but is not signed by two witnesses. As a social worker, my task would be to...
Title and Abstract The title of the article, “An intervention to improve the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate in a medical intensive care unit: Direct observation of catheter insertion procedure,” identifies the general idea of the study very clearly. The Authors of the paper, Janet M. Galiczewski and Kathleen M....
For nearly two years now, the COVID-19 pandemic has been the top priority health issue. Medical professionals have developed several effective methods for diagnosing and treating coronavirus infection, including vaccines, but the problem remains. It is mainly because of the mechanism of the spread and infectivity of the COVID-19. As...
Introduction Night sweats are recurrent episodes of extreme sweating that occur when individuals are sleeping and desist upon waking. People experiencing these spells are often awakened by damp sheets and sleepwear, resulting in sleep interruption. Perspiration can occur anywhere or everywhere on the individual’s body. Night sweats episodes mostly affect...
Patients deserve access to quality healthcare services. Individual needs are not always addressed locally. Moving to another location requires many resources. The issue of transportation and payment occurs. Older patients are vulnerable due to complications. Healthcare specialists should ensure continuity of care. Heeding guidelines and requirements is also important. Every...
Contact Information: Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida, LLC Address: 8600 SW 92nd Street, Suite 204-A, Miami, Florida 33156 Supervising/Contact Person Supervisor Phone and e-mail: Start Date (Monday 4, October 2021) Link to the company webpage: https://www.lungdoctors.com Note: This site is located in Miami, Florida, and volunteering has started on October...
Overview of the Client The client considered in the biopsychosocial assessment is referred to by the code name “Sarah.” She is a 30-year-old white woman who was raised in a Catholic family, but she does not have any religious affiliation at the moment. Sarah is a lesbian, and she is...
A Skills Analysis In order to provide safe, quality, and efficient patient care, healthcare organizations should continuously engage in human resource development. Investing in HR training and development is especially important nowadays as the healthcare environment is constantly changing, and various organizations have to achieve a competitive advantage to operate...
Ethical dilemmas in nursing are not rare, and nurses often have to make difficult decisions regarding their patients. Euthanasia, or Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), is a current ethical dilemma in nursing practice, especially in those states where euthanasia has been legalized. This research paper aims to review and critically...
Abstract Type 2 diabetes is a crucial health issue that cannot be ignored due to the numerous risk factors that are associated with the given condition. The case of MG shows that there is a rather thin line between a healthy individual and a patient with a distinguishable case of...
Work-related stress and burnout are common issues in the healthcare setting. Nursing practice is often challenging and demanding as nurses have to work long hours, have diverse shifts, manage conflict, implement complex procedures, and so on (Baye et al., 2020). The problem is apparent on a global scale, and it...
The shortage of nurses is one of the main problems experienced in many parts of the world. It affects the health delivery system as pediatric patients receiving nursing care at home settings are forced to wait a long to be attended to by the nurses (Drennan & Ross, 2019). This...