Health assessment is an important tool for providing information about a person’s health. Assessment is the first step in the nursing process and includes data collection, verification, organization, interpretation and documentation. Documentation of health assessment findings is a legal requirement. Health assessment provides a baseline of an individual’s health status which can be used for … Read more
The nursing shortage is a growing problem in the United States. There are not enough nurses to care for all the patients who need them. This shortage is expected to get worse as more people get sick and need medical care. Nurses play a vital role in the healthcare system. They are the ones who … Read more
Health care is one of the most important aspects of our lives. Without good health, we cannot enjoy our lives to the fullest. That’s why I’ve made it my goal to become a nurse. As a nurse, I will be able to help people in need and make a difference in their lives. I will … Read more
When it comes to nutrition, there are many different factors to consider. What you eat has a direct impact on your health, and eating healthy foods is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are a variety of different ways to get the nutrients you need, and it’s important to find what works best for … Read more
As a Nursing student, I was recently assigned to read and critique a Systematic Research Review (SRR). I have never done this type of assignment before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. After reading the SRR, I found it to be a well-written and informative piece of research. However, there are some areas that … Read more
The Heritage Assessment Tool is a way for health care providers to get a better understanding of their patients’ backgrounds and heritage. This information can be used to provide better care and tailor treatment plans to the individual. The tool can also help identify potential health risks that may be more prevalent in certain populations. … Read more
Healthcare administrators play a critical role in the management of healthcare organizations. They are responsible for ensuring that the organization runs smoothly and efficiently, and that patient care is of the highest quality. In order to do this, they must have a strong understanding of health economics and the healthcare system. Healthcare administrators must be … Read more
When I took my windshield survey, I had a number of realizations about the community where I have grown up all my life. They will be discussed in addition to three elements of community living that may influence health, each with two nursing therapies that can improve the health indicator. It will describe community healthcare … Read more
With the advancement of new technologies, the nursing profession is always evolving and growing in complexity. The new level of responsibility puts nurses to the test in addressing a variety of complex situations in healthcare, particularly their duty to safeguard patients’ rights and dignity as well as their safety. To be a nurse is not … Read more
Occupational therapy is a health care profession that helps people across the lifespan participate in the activities they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (American Occupational Therapy Association, 2016). Occupational therapists work with people who have physical, cognitive, emotional, and social challenges to help them improve their daily lives. … Read more
Health is an issue that affects all people, in all places, in different ways. Health refers to the level of functional and mental well-being of a person. Although health is related to age, it goes beyond merely having more birthdays. Healthy aging is associated with functional capacity (e. g. , being able to get up … Read more
Question 1 The novel’s portrayal of the theme of the size is that the little people had very hard life due to their size. They were too small and up normal to the outside world. They appeared very different to the human being and were unacceptable. Their size also caused them to live a different … Read more
Patient safety is very important to the healthcare provider, healthcare facility or organization. One area that continues to be a safety issue is mislabeled or unlabeled specimens. Mislabeled specimens happen for a variety of reasons but regardless of the reason the outcome can be devastating to the patient, family, provider and institution (Intermec, 2010). Mislabeled … Read more
My choice topic for the benefits legislation paper is Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 also referred to as GINA. This new federal law will protect society from being treated unfairly because of the differences in their DNA that may affect their health. Genetic discrimination is the misuse of genetic information. Genetic information as defined … Read more
Evidence-based practice is an important step in the current health care evolution. Model guided practice change provides clinical effectiveness with the best available research information, which affect positive patient outcomes. “EBP is a problem-solving approach to clinical decision making that integrates the best evidence from well-designed studies with a clinician`s expertise along with the patient`s … Read more
The concept of high risk and population strategies for preventative health was first introduced by Geoffrey Rose in his 1985 paper “Sick Individuals and Sick Populations” (Rose 2001). High risk strategy involves the identification of individuals who are more likely to get a disease and then providing treatment or preventative measures, while population strategies target … Read more
Across the healthcare system there are universal themes that can be applied to several fields of medicine, such as ambition to make a difference, maintaining effective communication, and overcoming obstacles that one encounters throughout his/her career. Six University of West Florida students procured six individual healthcare providers and performed semi-structured interviews with the professionals in … Read more
This paper examines numerous published articles that speak about the benefits of oxygen therapy, its medical uses, and its palliative values. This paper discusses two differing possibilities in oxygen application, and various conditions that can be managed with oxygen (Sharifipour, 2011). This study will also explain tracheostomy use, when it is indicated, and how it … Read more
One of the overarching goals of Healthy People 2020 is to help Americans achieve longer, quality lives—unencumbered by preventable diseases, disabilities, injuries, and premature death (U. S. Department of Health and Human Services [USDHHS], 2010). Debilitating or chronic back pain is a public health concern as it is often associated with negative health consequences and … Read more
It is important to understand that all veterans do not have the same ability to re-integrate into civilian life; some succeed while many slip through the cracks. That is why one cannot generalize/categorize the veteran population and put individuals into boxes; one must take this matter case by case. The veterans who are able to … Read more
Introduction: Having a sound understanding of pathophysiology is imperative for all allied health practitioners within the Australian healthcare system. Pathophysiology is defined to be the functional changes associated with particular diseases (Webster, 2016). Knowledge of pathophysiology and its related mechanisms is essential as it helps with the thorough understanding of certain diseases, its aetiology and … Read more
Nursing Implications For individuals that are in the pre listing stage of liver transplants one main aspect to address is educating the patient and the family. One of the main nursing interventions is teaching patients and their family the importance of abstinence from both alcohol and tobacco if it is used. The continued use of … Read more
Critical Appraisal of a Quasi-Experimental Design Nursing research is an essential part of a nurse’s profession; it has a remarkable influence on current and future evidencebased practice (Tingen, Burnett, & Murchison, 2009). Therefore, it is vital that nurses develop the skill of critiquing a research paper to know how to read and understand those reports. … Read more
Tasks, like taking a bath or brushing your teeth, are commonplace for those who live a fairly mainstream life. Those who have disabilities, however, live in a decidedly different reality. Everyday responsibilities for life become a strenuous burden on those who live with disabilities, even borderline impossible in some situations. A common illustration would be … Read more
This report will provide information and summary of Chester County community health needs assessment of children with dental health care needs. Quantitative information from the US census and Chester county department of health will provide the required statistics for the report, which will be compared to the Healthy people 2020 goals and objectives to determine … Read more
Abstract Today healthcare industry is becoming challenging due to health reforms and competitive pressure. The only valid business strategy can manage the cost and quality of patient care. It is imperative to understand the concept of cost accounting to accept these challenges. Cost accounting models can be used in different areas which could be cost … Read more
Introduction People diagnosed with schizophrenia face numerous daily battles with managing the symptoms of their involuntary condition in order to live a healthy fulfilling life. However public perceptions of schizophrenia have been vastly influenced by the media’s negative portrayal of mental health, with the emphasis on schizophrenia. Key messages in media have predominantly shaped the … Read more
Lysosomal storage diseases are rare, inherited disorders caused by the deficiency of one or more enzymes within the lysosomes of cells. Hunter Syndrome also known as mucopolysaccharidosis disorder II (MPS II), is a genetic abnormality occurring in canines and humans. It is a rare Xlinked recessive metabolic storage disorder caused by the deficiency of the … Read more
Clinical Research Ethics Between 1932 and 1972, a clinical trial sponsored by the U. S. Department of Health, welcomed 400 African Americans to join a trial. The perception of trial was very different from the participants and the researchers (sponsors). Participants thought they were getting treatment for “bad blood”, which means a minor illness. In … Read more
History and symptoms • When was the onset of the turn? The onset is important as it can help to classify the strabismus. If the squint is present before the age of one then it could be known as infantile esotropia, this is idiopathic and can occur up the age of six months, due to … Read more
The role of physician in healthcare are many; this include diagnosing and working collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to provide ultimate care for their patients. Physician also perform educational role to their patients and significant other, and other members of the healthcare team. Physician conduct medical researches, and sometimes participate in transferring … Read more
B3. Opportunities: Healthcare has been and will always be a place for controversies and augment. The weakness of the organization can open up opportunities for the organization to grow and impact the community. One of the opportunities Nebraska CHI can utilize is making use of telemedicine technology for areas lacking certain medicine specialties. This is … Read more
Assessment of Healthcare outcomes in term of Cost, Access and Quality Health outcomes Health Outcomes include a number of aspects that help in assessing the health care system of any country. Parameters like cost of care, quality of care, access to care, morbidity, mortality and use of specified services are indicative of how well the … Read more
The goal of this brief review is to investigate potential applicability of electrical stimulation modalities to early mobility treatment of cerebrovascular accidents (CVA or “stroke”). Rehabilitation clinicians working in the acute neurological settings see a diversity of diagnoses, a majority of which is stroke. Orders to treat patients post stroke prioritize early mobility focusing on … Read more
A hefty payment in the name of science Topic: What is the duty of a medical doctor/researcher to inform his/her subjects on the implications of their medical consent? Historically, how does social justice play a role in this relationship? Are doctors allowed to act unethically if their immoral research and inhumane actions are for the … Read more
Career Paths Rochell D Rodriguez Coastal Bend College A registered dental hygienist not only cleans, examines, and provide preventive care but they also educate. The career also allows for other career paths. This includes, private practice as a clinician being the most popular work place for the dental hygienist, a corporate office, public health, researcher, … Read more
Being a health education specialist serves an important role in business, health care, and non-profit organizations. Working in these settings, “there are currently more than 66,200 health educators promoting healthy lifestyles, conducting and evaluating health improvement programs, advocating and implementing change in health policies, procedures, and services (Sophe. org, 2010). To complete these tasks effectively, … Read more
Background of the study: Health education and health promotion are means used to promote and improve the wellbeing of populations and helps health resources (cdc. gov 2011). However; it has not received the attention needed. The lack of attention come from a variety of reasons, including: limited understanding of health education by those working in … Read more
Introduction Vision is a vital role in medical imaging and the visual ability of the radiologist interpreting the image is largely overlooked (Halpenny et al. 2012). To understand how vision plays a role in radiography, psychophysics is studied to understand the relationship between the physical stimulus and sensation experienced by a person (Lu et al. … Read more
In this discussion, I utilized the 7 steps of the Ethical Model for Ethical Decision Making as outlined in McGonigle and Mastrian (2015) to analyze the case study. Ethical Dilemma Examined with conflicting Values: The case manager was given a message by the physician which was to simply contact the family and have they come … Read more
Going in to this interview, I was not certain what to expect at all. I had prepared a few questions and anticipated it lasting maybe ten to fifteen minutes at the most. However, my mental image of the interview did not remotely match up to what actually occurred. My interviewee was Dr. Hal B. Woodall, … Read more
Recent evidence suggests that the health of the population in the United States continues to improve. However, over the past decades, the United Stated has seen a widespread disparity in the society, wealth, education, race and gender. Income and wealth are unevenly distributed and this distribution leads to widespread health disparities across racial, ethnic, and … Read more
Both Medicare and Medicaid were created when president Lydon B. Johnson signed amendments to the social security acro on July 30, 1965. The United States medicare is a national social insurance experiment. What is social insurance? Social insurance is any government sponsored program. Administered by the U. S. federal government since 1966, currently using about … Read more
It is very important for the health care workers to invoke the reflexive question when working with the Hmong elderly. The reflexive question asks, where am I in this encounter with culture? What is my point of view? How is that perspective affecting my view of these events? How is this inquiry changing my understanding … Read more
In the year 2010, former President Barrack Obama proposed a law that would have the objective of increasing the amount of insured Americans. The law, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also referred to as the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare, set policies that are meant to protect the rights and health of the … Read more
From the time its conception, the United States has taken pride in existing as a country for the people. The actions of both federal and state governments should subsequently reflect the eclectic needs of an expanding and diverse populace. In order to provide the very basic necessities for its citizens, the government has a fundamental … Read more
Two types of goals exist: official goals and operational goals. Official goals are clear statements to define the purpose of the organization. These can be expressed as public statements or mission statements and strive to establish credibility, provide legitimacy and justify action of the organization. Operational goals reflect the actual intention of an organization, by … Read more
Electronic Health Records was developed around the 1960’s and 70’s. An Electronic Health Record is a digital collection of patient health information compiled at one or more meetings in any care delivery settings. A patient’s health record includes their vital signs, past medical history, demographics, their laboratory data, immunizations, progress notes, problems and medication. EHR … Read more
“Funeral directors positions attract people who want to put their excellent organizational and communication skills to work and serve others,” according to Copland (2015). Funeral directors have an important part in celebrating the life of those who have passed. From the first call to putting the body in the ground, funeral directors are there every … Read more
The purpose of this review was to outline and evaluate pain assessment techniques and tools commonly used in the postoperative recovery room to assist in pain management. Problem Identification and Evidence Pain after surgery is stressful to patients and is a major problem in post anesthesia care unit (PACU). Recent data suggest 80 percent of … Read more