The first implications of infringement of peopleâs 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 workersâ 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 patientsâ 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 patientâs data. Health IT is meant to improve health care services by ensuring that an individualâs 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 todayâs 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 peopleâs 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 âmeasuresâ policy effects; Given what is known about the policy-making...
Progress Notes: Patientâs 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 studentsâ...
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 specialistsâ and researchersâ 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 campusâ 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 âstandardized approach used to develop and implement information technologyâ (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 âtimebombâ that could have significant societal impacts and devastate the National Health Service (NHS). It is a concerning public health threat as âyounger 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...
Big Data management offers considerable opportunities in healthcare â for example, in refining the treatment procedures. The main appeal of Big Data is the fact that it allows for establishing previously unnoticed patterns within large amounts of information. In particular, data mining would allow accounting for more factors in treatment,...
Telehealth is a business initiative in the sphere of healthcare aimed at socially or economically marginalized populations and those who do not have full access to healthcare. Even though the idea of using telecommunication technologies in healthcare is assumed to be cost-effective, some financial and other risks still exist and...
Executive summary The given paper revolves around the idea of implementing BIS monitors as the standard of care during general anesthesia to decrease intraoperative awareness, increase customer satisfaction, and reduce post-operative complications. The given goal is analyzed from the perspective of quadruple aim as one of the fundamental paradigms for...
Subjective Patient: Lambargo, 80 years old white male; Chief complaint: low back pain; History of present illness The pain started ten days ago when he woke up. He did the hard gardening job bending over pulling weeds the day before the problem occurred, therefore, he considered that work as a...
Introduction Negligent acts and nursing malpractice exist, although authorities and medical organizations establish many rules to avoid them. Negligence in nursing occurs when the care services provided by a competent nurse does not meet high standards in the healthcare industry that lead to mental or physical harm for a patient...
Nursing in an intensive care unit can be challenging and requires complete physical, mental and intellectual dedication. Therefore, not many people choose this career path for themselves. The positive side is the sufficient number of job opportunities for ICU nurses, including work in intensive care units and vacancies where such...
Diagnosis Based on the differential diagnoses, the most likely diagnosis for the patient is the presence of a breast cyst. Benign breast cysts are tender to the touch and can cause mild pain, which is different from fibroadenomas that are firm and commonly painless (Mayo Clinic Staff, n.d.) The lump...
Nursing practice is a field, which requires constant improvements, as it regards people and their health. Thus, the necessity to monitor and assess the performance is evident. The quality outcomes plan appears to be an appropriate solution for this aim. It regards the evidence-based practice (EBP) quality metrics, which are...
The final paper will include the presentation of data and its analysis and discussion. The presentation involves reporting the collected data in as much detail as feasible. The analysis applies relevant analyses to the data and tests the hypotheses of a project. Finally, the data discussion makes sense of this...
The psychological factors that induce positive or negative responses to certain drugs, irrespective of their chemical properties are known as placebo effects. The word placebo is derived from Latin and means “I shall please”. Placebo is usually an inactive substance given to merely pacify the patient and they are used...