The health of children in communities has always been used as markers of health for the entire group of people. My community is ailing in that health complications related to excessive weight gain and obesity among children has been a challenge for decades. This has further affected children’s life outcomes...
Introduction Society is a complex system with various parts working together to ensure harmony, solidarity, cohesion, and peaceful co-existence. From a functionalist perspective, the various social structures and social functions are shaped by norms, traditions, customs, and institutions. In other words, parallels could be drawn between the human body and...
The project fulfills the mission towards social justice in my community in Philadelphia, PA, where the problem of health equity is aggravated by economic and financial diversity. Dukhanin et al. (2017) describe social justice as the moral obligation to avoid the disproportionate distribution of health benefits and societal disadvantages. The...
Problem Opioids are effective pain relievers that, however, have the capacity for becoming extraordinarily addictive and building tolerance in users. The primary effect of opioid use stems from the drug’s interaction with opioid receptors located on nerve cells in the human body and brain. Thus, opioids are prescribed for treating...
Conway Regional Medical Center is a century old, medium-size hospital located in Conway, Arkansas. It is a154-bed facility offering a range of services, including Hospice, Obstetrics, Open Heart Surgery, and Home Care (“Conway regional Medical Center profile,” n.d.). In 2015, Conway Regional Medical Center sought to select a software package...
One of the Advanced Practitioner Register Nurses (APRN) certification bodies is the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC is the largest organization for nurse practitioners in America and provides certification programs in nineteen treating practices, four of which are NP certifications (American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2021). The completion of the...
Introduction COVID-19 is a pandemic that has affected many countries around the globe. A virus known as coronavirus causes the disease, and it was first discovered in Wuhan, China, in 2019. Movements of people in and out of the country led to its spread to other nations. It has negatively...
Introduction The American society, and the global community at large, has been gripped by the COVID-19 pandemic which has crippled the social, economic, and political systems. Statistics have shown that the United States has become the epicenter of the virus. According to López and Rodó (2020), the country has only...
During the pandemic, social media perhaps intensified its influence on everyone’s life, although one might think it has reached its peak a long time ago. But during the shutdown, it became the sole communication experience people could access. But from a perspective of nursing, it might have played even a...
Eugenics is the doctrine that presents a collection of purposeful practices to improve the hereditary properties of an individual and the human population overall. Introduced by Francis Galton, the English statistician, it primarily possessed two goals: to increase the number of healthy people with valuable traits and reduce those considered...
Although the U. S. health care system embodies elements valuable for society, it lacks several vital components, which would considerably enhance the population’s health. Particularly, the institutions connected to medicine possess the sources of funding and technologies needed to provide qualitative treatment. Nevertheless, our “individualistic culture” limits various foundations in...
The term EHR implies gathering all the patient information available in the medical organization in an electronic form. Thus, medical data may be further integrated into the electronic medical record in the group relating to, for instance, a particular disease case (outpatients) or to a particular hospital (for patient treatment)...
Jerry is a ten-year-old poor boy living in a large family. He lives in a crowded place with fly infestation and does not have enough money to deal with it. Jerry’s conjunctiva is swollen and the doctor mentions that his eye has been infected with the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. The...
Overview The article that is going to be reviewed is the one by Chung and colleagues. The article was dubbed ‘Marital status as an independent predictor of event-free survival of patients with heart failure’. The article was chosen because it included at least one concept triangulation. This is the concept...
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is a federal agency and one of the institutes of health focusing on “cranio-facial-oral” and dental diseases. The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers is a non-stock, non-profit organization focusing on dental and oral care for the state of Massachusetts. This...
Statement of Intentions Oftentimes, very tasking jobs have always placed upon us the burden to rob ourselves of sleep. This has been the situation with me like every night I have to work until very late hours- most times I would have to sleep well after midnight! My job is...
Introduction Many people, and in particular, US citizens, buy private health insurance. Such coverage requires immense monthly expenditures, and therefore, employed individuals are the ones that majorly afford it (Batbold & Pu, 2021). Although private health insurance has some disadvantages, there are several strong points in its favor that make...
Obesity is a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the body, which brings about health complications. People have the challenge of avoiding obesity because several factors cause it: personal diet, physical exercise choices, and inheritance factors (Lamore et al., 2019). The type of genes that you inherit from your...
In the statement targeted at the organizers of state-level oral health programs, the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (2020) establishes seven domains that support the categorization of health services. The domains’ purpose might be to facilitate the recognition of diverse components of dental programs’ success, including HR management,...
Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a life-threatening condition that occurs as a result of exerting external force on the brain (Kumar et al., 2009). Although TBI is common among young adults, it also affects children and mature adults. According to Kumar et al. (2009), TBI can be classified based...
Modern medicine has the opportunity to produce artificial hearts, which can be a substitute for the present and save lives. Abiomed is such a company. It has developed a project, cloud-based HIT, in which physicians can access via personal devices and see live data of the patients. Without the combined...
Health refers to aspects of the body that enables an individual conduct every day activity in a comfortable manner. An individual should pay attention to the kind of nutrients consumed and exercises done. This will help eliminate nutritional problems such as overweight. Research indicates that a person whose BMI is...
Introduction: Certification Description Oncology certified nurse (OCN) Apply to the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation. To take a three-hour, 165-multiple-choice-question test at the nearest certified center. Fee of $296 for ONS/APHON members and $416 for other applicants. Active, valid registered nurse license in the United States or Canada, needed A minimum...
The main idea presented in the TED talk revolves around the subject of Alzheimer’s disease or AD prevention. It is stated that the given neurological disorder cannot be cured or reversed after a certain tipping point, and many factors contribute to its progressions, such as age, genes, lifestyle, and cognitive...
Chelsea’s Diabetic Case Study Mr. David is a 21-year-old patient suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Being a student, he does not exercise because of the busy schedule related to his academic work. David is concerned about his eating habits since most of his meals are often junky. In this scenario,...
Introduction Rising opioid misuse and overprescription-related addiction a major problem in chronic pain management Prescribed opioids can become addictive Inappropriate use and dosage cause adverse health effects A high risk of tolerance in patients requiring increased dosage to relief pain Persistent pain affects inpatient outcomes PICOT Question In adults from...
Cultural Community Culture population: African American population aged 65+. Rationale: Race as a major risk factors in terms of healthcare provision; Older adults are exposed to more health risks due to the natural process of health deterioration. Cultural need: Poor access to healthcare; Undermining healthcare risks in the African American...
Nursing research and practice are based on theories that provide a solid framework for studying the issues related to nursing and implementing evidence-based patient care. In the search for continuous improvements, new approaches emerge by introducing interdisciplinary connections. Indeed, the knowledge, principles, and concepts of multiple disciplines, including sociology, psychology,...
Introduction Obesity is a condition when excess weight accumulates, which can be harmful to health. It may seem that it is one of the key public health issues, which has already been thoroughly studied. However, concerning the public health agenda, it is crucial to refer to the most relevant research...
The leadership of this child care facility believes that all children, regardless of their preparedness levels or socioeconomic status, deserve to grow up in safe, supporting, and enriching environments. The learning at the facility is expected to occur through positive relationships, experiences, exploration, and the sense of community that will...
Introduction Nursing has acquired esteem as one of the most reliable careers in society. Despite the ensuing intricacy, nurses are important health professionals who touch limitless lives. They are vital to all healthcare settings and gain pleasure from the care that they offer each day. Nurses provide care to all...
The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Over the last two weeks how often have youbeen bothered by any of the following problems Not at all Several days More than half the days Nearly every day 1 Little pleasure in doing things 0 1 2 3 2 Feeling down, depressed or hopeless...
An interpreter keeps the confidentiality, inside the treating group, of all data learned in the performance of their expert obligations, while noticing applicable prerequisites with respect to exposure (National Council on Interpreting in Health Care, 2012). This ethical standard is extremely critical as it is the outmost duty of the...
Introduction Cerebral palsy is a cluster of permanent neurological and developmental disorders of posture and movement, which trigger activity limitation. It is caused by non-progressive disturbances which affect the evolving fetal or infant brain. This implies that the onset of cerebral palsy (CP) is usually in the early childhood. CP...
The principle of autonomy is generally given the utmost attention in healthcare practice. It is expressed as the right of competent adults to make informed decisions about their medical care. It requires a health professional to discuss all available treatment options with the patient and be respectful of their decisions,...
Opening Position Organizations indeed are “living social organisms” and that change, without intentional planning and reinforcement, will not last. In addition, if the change is not managed intentionally over the intermediate and long terms, the old ways begin to creep back in. Change has both situational and psychological aspects and...
Overview Access to quality medical care is important in the world today. As a result, the World Health Organization has run numerous campaigns to increase the awareness towards the importance of accessing quality medical care all around the world. Oral health is critical to any individual irrespective of his/her culture...
Name, Sponsors, Link to the Event Name: #FirstRespondersFirst: The Path Forward. Sponsors: the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, Thrive Global, and the Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Foundation. Link: https://theforum.sph.harvard.edu/events/firstrespondersfirst-the-path-forward/ Place, Date, Length of the Event Place: Online. Date: July 29, 2020. Length: 1 hour 6 minutes. Names of...
Introduction Inflammation entails the process through which the body fights and protects itself from infection, and toxins, and, in case of tissue damage, it initiates healing. It can happen due to damaging healthy cells or tissues, for example, during sports or after accidental falls (McCance & Huether, 2018). Inflammation forms...
Location of the Community in Relation to the Nation Melrose Park is in the Northeastern part of Illinois. On the United States map, the community is located in the Northeastern part. The closest county to Melrose Park is Cook County, while neighboring cities are Franklin Park, Northlake, River Forest, River...
The paper is devoted to the most common issues of non-integrity faced by the medical care provision institutions and gives a deeper insight into what these concepts mean and how they may be fought. The most widely spread misdeeds of the medical care personnel include fraud, waste and abuse. According...
I would advise my relative, who is terrified that her newborn will develop food allergies. I would provide an introduction of allergenic foods such as peanuts to her baby, starting at 4-6 months as recommended by the AAP (Mark-Cogan 89). I would commend her to start presenting peanuts to her...
The first implications of infringement of people’s rights when it came to their data privacy began as early as the 1960s (Neuroth, 2017). With the early digitalization of federal information, many guidelines were discussed and implemented, with Congress even passing data privacy legislation. However, the weighing of the advantages and...
Public health is one of the core foundations of modern civilization. The United States was not the first country to introduce the concept of public health and identify issues that medicine can help resolve on a global scale. However, in the past two hundred years, it received massive attention from...
Background The hospitalized patients and the healthcare personnel face several risks in their day-to-day activities. Therefore, risk management in healthcare is a complex issue that requires the various players, including administrators, nurses, physicians, and clients, to assess, detect, and prevent risks in patients. This issue involves a series of steps...
Introduction The following paper critiques the credibility of qualitative research findings regarding healthcare workers’ compliance to hand hygiene, based on an article written by Salmon and McLaws (2015). The aspects considered include the methodology applied and the level of evidence inferred. Moreover, the assessment incorporates analysis of the settings, the...
Ethics means the principles that guide what a professional such as a registered nurse is expected to do in delivering services to patients in healthcare institutions. It describes what is correct or wrong regarding decisions that influence nursing behavior, subsequently affecting patients’ treatment outcomes (Pozgar, 2014). Bioethical decision-making involves addressing...
Examination of various disorders, which have an impact on the quality of life, is one of the main topics of interest for researchers. In the study published by Barsha and Hossain (2020), the combination of two different conditions, trouble sleeping, and depression, is explored. The extended scope of the research...
Introduction Diabetes in the elderly population remains a public health challenge in the field of nursing. The global prevalence of the disease is 8.8% for individuals aged below 80 years but above 18 years (International Diabetes Federation [IDF], 2019). The socioeconomic impact of the condition is remarkable, and based on...
The role of the community or public health nurse differs significantly from that of their more widespread counterparts. As the name of the profession implies, instead of caring for individual patients, they concern themselves with communities or the public at large. Per McEwen and Nies (2018), the community or public...
The Advance Directive (AD) An advance directive is a legitimate manuscript used to highlight particular prospect clinical care resolutions only when one is not healthy physically or mentally to make his or her medical care decisions. The form authorizes a health care representative or an attorney to complete treatment and...
Nursing practice Nursing is a practice that has been broadening in nature due to the emergence of diverse healthcare cases, which denotes the need to develop and embrace different concepts of nursing. One of the resounding developments in the field of nursing is the embrace of nursing care at the...
Introduction The circumstances involving the use of the client-feeding skill encompassed a seventy-five-years old female patient. Her name was Mary Jones, and her place of residence was Lakeview Nursing Home. At the time of the delivery of the service, she had been admitted for four years. Jones had suffered a...
Effects of COVID on a Population The article under consideration written by Tai et al. (2020) dwells upon the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on such groups as African Americans, Native Americans, and Hispanics. Tai et al. (2020) note that these groups proved to be specifically vulnerable. It has been...
The Zika virus, also known as ZIKV, is an arbovirus within the genus Flavivirus, a part of the Flaviviridae family. In 1947, the first isolated sample of ZIKV was taken from a nonhuman primate, and a sample was taken from mosquitoes in 19481. The ZIKV infections within humans have been...
Health Information Technology (IT) is a term that broadly explains the technology and infrastructure that is used to record, analyze, and share patient’s data. Health IT is meant to improve health care services by ensuring that an individual’s data is accurate and efficient. Health care information, such as health records,...
Abstract This paper is aimed at discussing the phenomenon of evidence-based practice in the context of nursing. Part A of the paper exposes the reasons why it is important for nurses to use evidence-based practice in the clinical setting. Part B scrutinizes the importance of knowledge of research methods for...
As a matter of fact, despite being serious though preventable occurrences, infectious disease outbreaks and armed conflicts have a considerable potential to destroy human societies. Directly after the First World War, in 1918, the “Spanish Flu” pandemic began (Flecknoe, et al., 2018). According to words initially received from Spanish sources...
This article investigates correlations between the levels of empathy and burnout among medical students. Occupational burnout has been a widely discussed subject both in professional and academic circles. This condition is characterized by three dimensions: emotional exhaustion (EE), depersonalization (DP), and reduced personal accomplishment (PA) (Bridgeman et al., 2018). Burnout...
In a Community Health Center setting, different conditions may influence revenue, both negatively and positively. Stage III and IV pressure ulcers are the two conditions that could lead to the center losing revenue because of the complications in which they result as well as the increase of the length of...
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Latin America has combated vaccine-preventable diseases, mainly smallpox and poliomyelitis. North and South America were the first regions to succeed along with the support of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and UNICEF campaigns (Guzman-Holst et al., 2020). The continent seeks 95% vaccination coverage for...
The advent of digital technologies has had a profound impact on the medical field. Since the 1950s, health informatics has transitioned from a concept to an independent discipline. The first generation of medical informatics (1955-1965) was largely experimental, as the potential of new technologies had yet to be gauged. Collen...
There are problems in today’s medicine that have been around for decades. Regular ways to go about these issues, such as stricter regulations and financial incentives, are difficult to implement, and they have been proved ineffective in many cases. The science of psychology provides insights into people’s minds that help...
Nursing is one of the most dynamic professions because of its wide scope. Excellence is attained by implementing and adhering to best practices that originate from evidence-based practice. In the past, nursing practice was not based on evidence but on theoretical knowledge that lacked any basis in research and practice....
Introduction It is a well-known fact that patient satisfaction is a factor that has a great impact on the healthcare organization’s position in the market. Therefore, hospitals strive to provide the highest levels of patient satisfaction. To do this effectively, it is necessary to analyze the most typical errors occurring...
Introduction With the development of policies specifically relating to rural health and health care provision, it seems appropriate to consider evaluating their outcomes. Although little has been done that specifically studies policy or processes, much of rural health research implicitly ‘measures’ policy effects; Given what is known about the policy-making...
Progress Notes: Patient’s Name: Mrs. White DOB: 12-08-76 Appl. /TPO Assignment: TPO-4-1 The Anxious Patient. Date Allergies: Aspirin Initials 3/26/21 4.00 PM The patient came to the clinic for her annual physical check-up. However, the patient appears to be fidgeting in her seat, evidenced by repetitive pacing movements. The patient...
Currently, the project dedicated to CAUTI reduction is in progress, and most patient data are not available. However, the staff data (demographics and pre-and post-training scores in CAUTI prevention proficiency) have been analyzed. The process consisted of collecting the data, inserting them in Excel and Minitab files, checking them, using...
Introduction It is advisable for nurses to reflect on their journey in the nursing field. This paper presents my life in this field. It begins by giving my nursing autobiography. It also presents a section on the various meta-paradigms that are highly applicable in nursing care. The expositions made in...
A 22-year-old woman visited the healthcare organization on Saturday complaining of headaches, weakness, high fever, fatigue, and swelling of the eyelids, which started six days ago. The physician realized that the woman’s eyes were pink during the examination. The healthcare provider questioned the patient about her diet over the past...
Introduction Bipolar disorder is one of the less understood and well-researched mental illnesses humans can suffer from. The condition was previously known as manic depression and it is estimated that 3 to 5% of the population suffer from it worldwide. The disorder is mostly categorized by sudden variations in the...
The review of the most recent journal articles in the Journal of Nursing Education, The Journal of Nursing Research, and The Journal of Nursing Administration have indicated the active discussion of urgent issues. Articles in the current issue of the Journal of Nursing Education address such problems as nursing students’...
The Data Collection Procedure in a Systematic Overview Data collection entails gathering and measuring data on specific variables relevant to the study in a systematic manner to ensure that research questions can be answered, hypotheses can be tested, and results can be evaluated. While various methods of data collection are...
Nursing practices are anticipated to develop and change with ongoing reforms and demands for healthcare facilities. These changes are most likely to result from drivers of change and regulations. As many Americans age, experience increased cases of chronic diseases, shortage of physicians, and other challenges in the healthcare system, the...
Introduction: A brief History African Americans generally refer to the Africans that settled in America. It also refers to the black Africans that are born within America (Bennett 24). By 2000, African that were born in America had made up to 30% of all blacks in NY City. Notable persons...
Introduction There are several major public health issues that have attracted healthcare specialists’ and researchers’ attention over the past few decades, such as food safety, obesity, drug overdose, alcohol consumption, and others. This list changes continuously depending on various factors and events happening in the world. The most recent pandemic,...
Scatter plot A scatter diagram is a graph that plots two variables on a Cartesian plane. The diagram tries to establish if there exists a linear relationship between the two variables plotted. This can be observed by looking at the trend of the scatter plots. The independent variable is plotted...
Patients with chronic illnesses form a substantial proportion of the population and the number of these patients continues to rise. Reports indicate that come 2020, the U.S will have 157 million people living with chronic illnesses (Solomon, 2008). This calls for proper chronic illness management systems. This paper gives a...
Researchers and medical scientists continue to grapple with cases of disease outbreaks long after innovations and inventions took place. The endless struggle to reduce or control mortality rates leads to continuous research that aims at inventing new ways and measures of saving human lives (Roche 2010). Despite these efforts, people...
Introduction The purpose of this research is to determine whether hospital errors and infections are the leading causes of preventable death. As it was stated by various studies that will be examined below, hospital and medication errors might significantly contribute to the fatal outcomes of patients. These errors are common...
Introduction Marketing is a strategic method used for selling goods or services to consumers. Healthcare marketing is the process of boosting and improving the community’s health through communication, delivery, development of health-related information or products, and intervention strategies. The primary purpose of healthcare marketing is to create effective systems that...
The case surrounds the management of Brendan hospital where Mr. Don Wherry is the CEO. Mr. wherry is going through a rough time after he lost favor with the board Of Trustees, doctors, and nurses. Many allegations are made against him including negligence of his duties, lack of professionalism, and...
Part 1 Literature review Introduction Despite tremendous development in the treatment of patients suffering from acute coronary syndromes, the incidence of cardiogenic shock has not declined significantly (Goldberg, Samad, and Yarzebski, 1999). Indeed, the rate of occurrence of cardiogenic shock has been stable in the last three decades. Cardiogenic shock...
Ethics plays an important role in the field of public health as healthcare professionals have to make numerous decisions every day. These decisions are often related to ethical dilemmas. Therefore, medical schools have to incorporate ethics in their curriculum to make future healthcare professionals ready to make correct decisions. Ethics...
What Factors May Influence Variability in Health Outcomes Health indicators often help us to understand the goals of national health care systems (Broyles, 2006). However, different parts of the world have different health outcomes. Many reasons may explain the variations. For example, economic factors explain variations in health outcomes between...
Introduction Many people believe that wealthy nations often experience better health outcomes than poor nations (Biggs, King, Basu, & Stuckler, 2010). However, this paper disputes this argument by evaluating the health outcomes of one rich and poor state (the United States and Cuba). Through this assessment, this study shows that...
Introduction Health care resources are represented by the facilities, personnel, funds, and all the elements used for providing medical services. Medicine is necessary for everyone, thus creating an unlimited demand for limited resources. For example, until the beginning of the 20th century, the United States allocated their health care assets...
Selected population and a specific public health Issue In a community, a public health issue might be detrimental hence causing prominent debates on its remedies. This paper has selected an obese population (individuals suffering from obesity) and discusses obesity as the specific public health issue in this population. Additionally, it...
Introduction The communication process in the health care process is regarded as one of the most important factors that help to define the requirements of the treatment process, as well as coordinate the health care processes in general. The outcome evaluation is closely associated with the entire communication process, as...
With the rapid changes taking place in the sphere of nursing, contemporary leaders should adapt to the ongoing changes and question the appropriateness of traditional practices. The critical evaluation of the long-established routines and thinking outside the box is crucial for choosing the style of leadership which is most relevant...
Abstract The paper discusses issues related to effective communication to the youth in regard to sexually transmitted diseases. The youth are the most prone to these diseases, and a campaign aimed at the reduction of their prevalence would be handy in sensitizing them about the existence of these diseases as...
Introduction Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects mainly the lungs and pancreas; however, there is also a risk that organs of the digestive and reproductive systems, as well as kidney and bladder, will be damaged (Di Lullo et al. 36). With the development of the disease, the patient acquires different symptoms, and...
This memo seeks to analyze two different writing perspectives on a similar topic. The article by Ken Flieger is a periodical in the popular general audience FDA Consumer magazine (19). Meanwhile, the technical research paper by Emmerson is a scientific publication in a respected academic New England Journal of Medicine...
Introduction The purpose of this report is to determine which hand sanitizer should be provided for the administrative staff of Langara College returning to the on-site work in September 2020. Background As a student assistant, I have been tasked with researching sanitization products for the partial campus’ reopening for the...
Nurse informaticians, leaders, and managers are involved in all stages of systems development and implementation. The systems development life cycle (SDLC) is a “standardized approach used to develop and implement information technology” (McBride & Tietze, 2016, p. 192). McGonigle & Mastrian (2017) compare the SDLC to the nursing process, where...
Introduction Over the years, cancer has developed into a serious chronic problem that affects a significant proportion of contemporary society. Cancer entails the uncontrollable growth and development of cells that attack and induce damage to the surrounding tissues (Petersen, 2009). Oral cancer, which is also referred to as mouth cancer,...
Introduction Earlier in 2019, UK health officials declared obesity a chronic national health issue, with childhood obesity a potential ‘timebomb’ that could have significant societal impacts and devastate the National Health Service (NHS). It is a concerning public health threat as “younger generations are becoming obese at earlier ages and...
A 32-years-old female patient is presented to the emergency department with a chief complaint of green, foul-smelling vaginal discharge accompanied by fever, nausea, vomiting, and lower back pain. A physical exam reveals no abdominal rigidity but reddened cervix, bilateral adnexal tenderness, and chandelier sign. Based on the presenting symptoms, the...
Health care is a large sector of the American economy, and medicine is a priority area of the US government’s interest. Health policy affects the essential interests of almost all groups and classes of society (Green & Bowie, 2018). It means that the sphere is constantly evolving and undergoing certain...
Movie Review Nowadays, obesity problems bother a number of people around the whole world. Still, the citizens of the United States remain to be one of the most vulnerable groups of people, who cannot even understand how dangerous and harmful their innocent decisions to buy chocolate could actually be. The...