Introduction The project, which was dedicated to the use of chlorhexidine washcloths with the aim of preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), has been completed. With only five patients, the conclusions that could be drawn from the data were limited. The number of staff members that were recruited was greater...
Athenahealth and NextGen Healthcare Products Description of Clinical Issue In the healthcare industry, medication errors and adverse drug events are serious problems. They cause harm to more than 1.5 million Americans each year and have severe implications for nurses (Da Silva & Krishnamurthy, 2016). By reducing human mistakes and connectivity...
Introduction Here, an analysis of the data collected for a Capstone project, which is dedicated to reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), will be presented. The project involves investigating the effectiveness of 2% chlorhexidine washcloths in preventing CAUTIs, and it uses a pre-test post-test design. The site’s nursing team was...
The odds ratio is a certain measure of the strength of association between an outcome and exposure of an event. It means that this concept represents the likelihood of an occurrence of a particular result of interest given a specific risk factor compared to the odds of the given outcome...
Diagnosis Condition is typically characterized by presence of blood clots They are situated in the lower part of the body, often the legs The clots lead the limb to swell noticeably The clot is in a deep vein, complicating detection Many of the symptoms are shared with other conditions Differential...
The rapidly changing composition of the population considerably affects the health care system. The universal approach, addressing in similar way patients of different ages, races, and cultures, has demonstrated its inadequacy. Thus, healthcare professionals need to consider these variables while making a treatment plan for different population groups’ representatives. In...
Cultural competence is an essential part of the professionalism of healthcare workers. The world constantly faces new challenges as the society in the majority of countries becomes more multinational because of globalization. In this case, nurses and doctors have to pay special attention to the origins of the patient in...
The article, ‘Behavioral interventions to promote condom use among women living with HIV,’ by Carvalho et al. (2011) aimed to establish effective behavioral interventions that guide healthy behavior among individuals with HIV. The study advocated for combined regimes where counseling was part. There are various perspectives from which the quality...
Due to multiple changes experienced during adolescence as the transitioning period from childhood to adulthood, teenagers are quite vulnerable to stress and the related mental health concerns that it may entail when unattended. Depression is one of those issues, having recently become a major concern in adolescent health management. According...
In these uncertain times of COVID-19, most global corporations have decided to telework. This has been found as one of the best practices in line with the “new norm,” which has been suggested by the World Health Organization (WHO) among other significant bodies. Organizations with large employee populations have conformed...
Brief Description Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection signifies the commonest sexually transmitted infection across the globe. Its transmission could arise even when the infected person does not have any indications or symptoms. It exists in numerous varieties, and some have the capacity to result in medical concerns that include genital warts...
Transcultural Nursing Theory or Culture Care Theory by Madeleine Leininger is one of the most well-known nursing theories, and, unlike some others, its influence these days seems to be no less than when it was first developed. The issues it addresses, such as diversity and the need for cultural sensitivity,...
Abstract Diabetes prevention requires a multifaceted approach taking into consideration all risk factors affecting the patient’s condition. The affected person needs both theoretical and physical support to modify her lifestyle, develop healthy habits, quit smoking, and monitor her blood tests results. The following project will list three helpful resources for...
Review the content The Health Grades report acknowledges the efforts everyone is putting in for the purpose of reducing the cost of healthcare. It argues that achieving this goal is only possible if complications and mortality rates reduce (Health Grades, 2014). According to them, having good healthcare insurance can influence...
Although there have already been numerous significant events that have occurred this year, it is very likely 2020 will be known as the “Year of COVID-19”. This disease has resulted in tremendous change to human activity and way of life in attempts to mitigate viral spread around the globe. It...
History of Haitian Cultural Group The natives of Haiti mainly comprised of Taino or Arawak Indians. The area was used as a slave route to Europe. The slaves who escaped mixed with the natives resulting into inter-tribal marriages. Such marriages resulted in the emergence of the Haiti cultural group. The...
The third part of people aging 65often falls, and it results in complicated traumas. The risk of falling increases among aged adults. For this reason, it is crucial to develop a strategy that could help to reduce the number of accidents resulting from falls. This particular research investigates how the...
A peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) is one of the methods to provide intravenous access for a long period of time. Although PICC is considered to be one of the safest and most advanced ways to provide access to the central venous system for more than two weeks, the implementation...
Introduction Health services research is an important issue in the current healthcare environment. The high prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing medical costs, and high demand for acceptable health care present an urgent need for reshaping the health care systems across the world. These factors have a significant influence on population...
Reflection Promoting Evidence-Based Nursing: Journal Article Critique LaSala, Cynthia, Patricia Connors, Jill Taylor, Pedro, and Marion Phipps. “The Role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Promoting Evidence-Based Practice and Effecting Positive Patient Outcomes.” The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing 38.6 (2007): 262-70. Article Summary Study Rationale The research idea...
Summary Committee reports may have attractive headlines that can capture readers’ interests. However, they do not feature among the best-selling publications. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports informing the healthcare sector on quality improvement and patient safety. They seek to identify the major issues facing providers, practitioners, beneficiaries, and regulators...
Institute of Medicine (2001) emphasizes that current health care delivery system needs serious improvements, and one of the proposed directions of enhancing the quality of medical services is the introduction of the interdisciplinary approach to care for optimal patient outcomes. The ideas expressed by the Institute of Medicine correspond to...
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) plays a significant function in allergic infections such as asthma. IgE is an antibody. It is also vital to mention that it is present in small amounts in the human body. It usually binds itself to allergens. As a result, it is in a position to agitate...
Introduction In the article Universal health care coverage in the United States: Is it “slip sliding away”? Doherty (2010) reviews a number of problems that America’s healthcare system faces today. In particular, the author has reviewed political and social factors and hurdles that make it difficult for the country to...
Introduction Change is one of the most important things that make originations operational. Researchers have developed a number of change theories that can be applied in different settings. These theories often have some concepts in common but they are also characterized by certain peculiarities. It is possible to compare Lewin’s...
Brief Summary The selected role group will be compromised of departmental heads, nurse leaders, and unit administrators. Evidence-based approaches would be needed to work with members of this team. First, a forum will be held whereby the individuals will appreciate some of the milestones and gains recorded in the facility’s...
The body’s fluid system operates under a delicate balance that if upset, precipitates a condition known as edema. According to Scallan and Huxley (2010), edema is a condition in which an inordinate quantity of fluid gathers in body tissue. The fluid can accumulate either inside cells (cellular edema) or inside...
Nursing Shortage Butt, M. (2015). Training Community-Based Nurses in Impoverished Areas of Developing Countries: A Practical Solution to a Rapidly Emerging Global Shortage of Health Workers Force. Middle East Journal of Nursing, 9(2), 31-36. Problem Statement The article begins by examining the major challenges affecting the developing world. For instance,...
Curriculum One of the subjects to include in the curriculum is the EHR (electronic health record) systems. Prudden (2013) stresses that this is one of the most significant factors that lead to malpractice. Another subject should focus on communication. The inefficient communication among healthcare professionals tends to result in numerous...
Is Distance Education the Answer to the Nursing Shortage? Research Critique Introduction The acute nursing shortage is a serious concern globally because of its adverse effects on patient clinical outcomes. The high demand for qualified nurses calls for evidence-based interventions to promote the stability of the nursing labor market. This...
Introduction The problem of patient readmission to the hospital after a short period has become the reason for concern in the recent period. Investigations have been conducted to find out that most of the cases occurred because of infections transmitted due to the insufficient hand hygiene practices among the personnel....
Atherosclerosis is one of the chronic conditions and killer diseases across the globe. The main symptom of the disease is hardening of heart arteries due to lipid accumulation. Even though the disease’s leading cause is unknown, research studies indicate that predisposing factors include cigarette smoking, diabetes, and genetic abnormalities (Bergheanu...
Summary of Article The article by Center for Disease Control on people living with Aids gives some of the guidelines that should be followed by people who are infected with the virus to lead healthy lives. The article starts by giving the statistics about this infectious disease. According to this...
Summary Errors happen in every organization, but it is always prudent to work towards curbing them. In the healthcare sector, errors produce detrimental results because the industry deals with saving human lives. The Health and Medical Division (HDM) offers relevant recommendations to help promote the organization’s objectives. Through these acclamations,...
Introduction The notion of healthcare has always been one of the most sophisticated phenomena as far as ethics and morality issues are concerned. For centuries, healthcare as a social endeavor has been a marker of social status and affiliation to a particular social group. Thus, the ones having a more...
Introduction Numerous health programs have helped millions of families across the US to get their only chance to purchase health insurance. Despite the recent calls to eliminate the Affordable Care Act, it is vivid that the program stays one of the few options available for a substantial number of Americans....
Article Citation McAlister, F., Majumdar, S., Padwal, R., Fradette, M., Thompson, A., Buck, B.,… Shuaib, A. (2014). Case management for blood pressure and lipid level control after minor stroke: Prevention randomized controlled trial. Canadian Medical Association Journal, 186(8), 577-584. Guidelines for Critiquing the Ethical Aspects of a Study The Institutional...
Synopsis This integrative research review aims at investigating the use of phone technology in healthy behavior. In contemporary society, people largely engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors for convenience. On the other hand, these behaviors have had an economic impact on the economy of many countries like the United States (Kaiser...
Even though both the United States and Sweden are comparatively wealthy states (Garfinkel, 2010), there are considerable differences between the approaches adopted towards healthcare in Sweden and U. S., which can be traced by comparing the statistical data for each state with the help of Multinational comparisons of health systems...
Introduction Different countries all over the world have various demands for particular services. Healthcare is not an exception. I have chosen the healthcare of the USA and Norway for comparison as they are two highly developed countries with the top quality services in different spheres. Being aware of the situation...
According to multiple observational studies, in the United States, the incidence rates for six obesity-related cancers have substantially increased among young people over the last several decades. These malignancies include uterine corpus, kidney, multiple myeloma, pancreatic cancer, gallbladder, and colorectal cancers (Mulcahy, 2019). In Florida, obesity rates among children and...
Introduction Patients with severe breathing problems require frequent suctioning, especially after surgeries. The procedure is carried out by nurses. One of the common yet discouraged practices is the installation of saline during suctioning. The nurse that used saline, in this case, believed that it is the only way of losing...
Introduction Rape and other forms of sexual assault remain an overpowering challenge not only in the United States but also globally (Bedera & Nordmeyer, 2015). Available statistics demonstrate that an estimated 15 to 38% of women in the United States experience a sexual assault or rape during their lifetime (Jozkowski,...
Introduction Disability traditionally refers to the specific interaction between people with severe health conditions or disorders and environmental or personal factors, including limited social support, negative attitudes, and inaccessible public buildings and transportation. According to the World Health Organization (2020), more than 1 billion people across the globe live with...
Just as in any sector of service industry, the winners in healthcare service providers also manage to gain a significant role in this industry for following some traits. Any aspirant who wants to be a part of such elite group should consider the following checklist to gain high success in...
Communicable diseases are infections that are spread from one individual to another. They can also be referred to as contagious or infectious diseases. Human beings can contract infectious diseases from animals. According to scientists, infectious diseases are spread via blood, body fluid, and mostly via air that is bacteria and...
Among 15-24-year-old African American women, does health education and counseling compared to condom distribution lead to increased condom use over a period of six months? This project is instigated by the high prevalence of chlamydia among 15-24-year-old African American women. It is, therefore, imperative to encourage healthy behavior within this...
Analysis of Leadership Traits Quality and effective leadership is required if a health organization is to succeed financially and at the same time provide quality healthcare services. This is because the quality of leadership determines the way in which services are provided which in turn influences patient satisfaction. Effective leadership...
The article by Yun et al. (2015) titled, “Household and area income levels are associated with smoking status in the Korean adult population” regarding the problem of smoking among adults will be analyzed. The authors assessed how smoking rates were affected by income levels by studying Korean adults. The questions...
Rape Definition Rape is sexual intercourse without consent; it does not necessarily have to involve use force. Rape can involve the use of objects, body parts, or sex organs. Most incidences of rape reported involve women or girls as the victims (Cahill, 2001). However, men or boys are also raped...
Introduction to Russian-American Culture Russian-American culture plays an important role in the USA. This particular culture has combined Russian and American peculiarities which have affected the style and the way of life people of Russian-American culture live in. Russian-Americans are people originated from Russia but live for many years in...
Research Problem Regardless of the vast advancements in the therapy and diagnosis of cardiovascular sicknesses, the occurrence of persistent heart failure (HF) is consistently expanding and is the main inducer of death among older people. Among the individuals who are older than 65, one out of six has unrecognized HF...
Geographic Many researchers opine that people in rural areas have little or no access to health care, preventive screening, and treatment for chronic diseases among others. This is because features of land offer many resources that determine the way communities live. Geographic isolation, caused by natural and human-created boundaries also...
In the wake of increasing cases of Alzheimer’s disease worldwide, many scholars have opted to conduct various researches to establish its underlying causes. Most statistical tests are chosen based on formulated hypotheses. This essay elaborates on both parametric and non-parametric tests by providing various examples, applications, and underlying assumptions that...
The healing hospital paradigm focuses on treatment and remedial methods that aim at reducing stress to enhance health recovery. It entails application of holistic treatment approaches to enhance healing and curing of patients. It focuses on physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of an individual. Many hospitals are shifting from symptom-based...
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the bones and makes them weaker and thinner than normal (Kanis, 2002). Once changed, the bones become fragile and prone to more often fractures compared to normal healthy bones (Kanis, 2002). In osteoporosis, there is an implication that a patient’s bones lack calcium and...
The study seeks to explore the ability of text messaging to shape health behavior among the pediatric population as well as the adolescent population by reviewing studies published on the issue in the period from 2004 to May 15, 2011. Individual research reports were identified through an electronic search based...
Introduction A health care system plays a central role in society as it determines the health status of the population in a nation. Since healthcare is an important issue for humanity, debates relating to it have been raging for centuries. As healthcare continues to be a major international issue, countries...
Introduction of the Issue The survey by NIDA shows that the use of stimulating drugs (Aderall, Ritalin), alcohol, and marijuana has grown significantly over the last years (College‐age trends in drug use: Marijuana and nonmedical use of Rx stimulants rising, 2015). Unfortunately, regardless of all the reforms and policies designed...
Abstract Sexual and Reproduction Health (SRH) plays a vital role in supporting the social adaption of women. A number of studies revealed a positive correlation between these parameters. In most cases, the research works have shown that women who are educationally empowered are more socially adaptable as compared to those...
Introduction The main focus since the Second World War period, in aging, had two main areas of interest. These were the process of getting old, and the state of being aged. From the early years, aging resulted from social problems, orientation, and losses which were likely to be experienced in...
Summary The objective of this article is that of demonstrating several reasons for the extended pre-hospital delay in patients suffering from myocardial infarction. The authors have illustrated to a certain degree that various linked factors like the medical cover, availability of witnesses (relatives or family members at the time of...
Article Summary Study rationale The idea was to examine the perceptions of a large number of nurses and student nurses towards the use and application of nursing care in their work. The internet provides an important tool for communication due to the privacy and confidentiality of information given, which reduces...
Introduction The process of ageing afflicts every human being around the world with varied impact on the mental and physical health of the individual. This paper endeavours to study resources which highlight the spiritual, social, psychological, and physiological aspects associated with the process of ageing. The utilized resources indicate the...
Introduction In 1893, Lystra Grettter led a committee at the Farrand Training School for nurses in Detroit, Michigan, which came out with the Nightingale pledge for nurses. The name “Nightingale” was meant to honour Florence Nightingale. Nightingale is the famous British founder of the nursing profession, commonly known as “the...
Bacteroides Fragilis and Bifidobacterium Gut bacteria have been under vehement discussion for several years. Nonetheless, the article When Gut Bacteria Changes Brain Function by Kohn discusses whether the gut microbes such as Bacteroides Fragilis and Bifidobacterium influence brain development and ability to function properly (Kohn, 2015). This article has been...
Entamoeba histolytica is a pathogen commonly found in the tropical areas. The bacterial pathogen can survive within the body system and in the external environments such as contaminated water, food items, or in human waste. This pathogen is the main cause of amoebic dysentery, a disease that is characterized by...
Introduction Metabolism is a term used to refer, virtually, to all the chemical processes taking place in the body. The normal physiological processes defining nutrient modification are controlled by particular glucoregulatory hormones, for example, insulin, glucagon, some adipokines, cortisol, growth hormone, the incretins, and epinephrine. The purpose of this paper...
The Relationship between Thinking and Language Language is an essential part of any human intercourse. Language is everywhere as far as it is what makes people unique and assists in all activities. Language is defined as the process of sharing thoughts. From this definition, it is seen that language is...
Potential Causes of Powerlessness The targeted emergency department has been recording a high turnover for the last two years. As well, the level of morale in the department has reduced significantly. Majority of the nurses have become powerless. Some issues might be present in this department. To begin with, the...
Introduction Conducting a needs assessment is crucial in the process of identifying areas of improvement, as well as in guiding the making of an action plan to respond to issues in an organization, a project, or a process. In the case of the Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC), the focus...
Introduction Overview This paper develops an in-depth analysis of the use and application of evidence-based practice in the management and prevention of deep vein thrombosis. The purpose is to analyze a patient case and determine areas that need improvement with evidence-based practice information, including the application of single study research...
Introduction The method used in research determines the credibility of the results obtained and if the study can be used in other studies. Any research involves alteration of variables to elicit a significant result. The following research paper analyzes the variables and methods used in one study. The research paper...
Is the research problem area clear? The research problem area is not clear. There is no clear statement of objectives to help the researchers to develop effective research. They do not have manageable objectives to help them keep their research project focused and relevant to their research topic. These researchers...
Abstract In the world today, cancer is becoming more dangerous and it is killing thousands of people. There are different kinds of cancers, which affect different genders. However, most of the cancers affect both genders. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that affects both men and women. This paper...
Introduction Hypertension is characterized by markedly elevated blood pressure. It is commonly present in association with diabetes mellitus. In the United States alone, 23.6 million adults are diabetics. Most of these patients have hypertension as comorbidity (American Diabetes Association, 2008a, p. 1). According to Geiss, Herman, and Smith, “Hypertension is...
The Change Project This paper explores possible internal and external forces that could impact the planned implementation of an organization change project – reducing D2B time for STEMI patients. Evidence demonstrates that most change efforts fail across various sectors and organizations. Both internal and external forces play critical roles in...
Abused Methacathinone This article presents research on the abnormalities that affect white matter among individuals who abuse methacathinone and suffer from extrapyramidal syndrome. The researchers who composed this paper concentrated on individuals who abused methacathinone thorough intravenous means. The article is authored by several medical researchers and the research was...
Introduction Studies on the reduction of acquired infections in hospital settings by using antimicrobial catheters have remained very crucial to the Centre for Disease and Control (CDC) to understand and consequently establish better frameworks for reducing bloodstream infections. This paper is a critique of the article The Influence of an...
The article by Bradley et al. (2015) titled, “Infection importation: a key challenge to malaria elimination on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea” focusing on the importation of malaria will be analyzed. This study was based on the fact that the importation of pathogens had been listed as one of the factors...
The Four Kolb’s Theory The first stage of Kolb’s experiential learning theory (ELT) is Concrete experiences. This stage is related to defining a significant event in the life of the person. It does not involve any analysis of the causes, consequences, or influence of the event. It suggests simply defining...
Introduction The paramount goal of the Change Project is to maintain and reduce the D2B intervals in the STEMI patients less than 60 minutes, namely, to 45 minutes applying evidence-based practice strategies to obtain better patient outcomes. Justification for Change There is a need for the enhancement of primary Percutaneous...
Introduction Colombia is the second-most populous nation in Latin America. It is positioned close to the Caribbean Sea in the northwestern part of South America. In spite of its strategic position in the continent, the country is plagued with a couple of challenges ranging from healthcare delivery to the poor...
Introduction The main aim of the Affordable Care Act is to provide high-quality healthcare that is affordable to all Americans. In the long run, this will curb the growth in healthcare spending. This piece of legislation is meant to deal with vital deficits found in the American health system. For...
Introduction Healthcare challenges are queries that health care professionals face in the maintenance and restoration of health. Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a United States statute that aims at reducing the cost of health and increasing the quality and affordability of health insurance. United States politicians implement policies of the...
Today, more than ever before, health care providers are increasingly demonstrating the need to achieve visibility in all public debates, with the view to influencing the policies targeted at transforming existing models of health and health care delivery (Fyffe, 2009). As the largest group of health care providers in many...
Political History and Development of Nursing Education: Comparison of Kenya and China In Kenya, professional nursing can be traced back to the arrival of missionaries in the early 19th century (Klopper & Uys, 2013). Before the year 1950, Kenyan nursing education was carried out in the absence of an official...
Introduction Essentially, the purpose of this research is to analyze a research study concerning patients’ safety and medical errors. The article was authored by various researchers including Domenico Flotta, Paolo Rizza, Aida Bianco, Claudia Pileggi and Maria Pavia. In particular, the research focused on skills, attitudes, and the conduct of...
The criminal justice system of North America is popular across the world. This system includes a well-pronounced prison system that is often the subject of much debate. According to statistics, the rate of incarceration in the United States has been on the rise over the last decade. This means that...
The purpose of the research The main purpose of this research “was to determine if the use of applications on Apple iPad technology that support diabetes self-management will increase self-efficacy for self-management behaviors and improve diabetes outcomes in persons with T2DM in an employer-sponsored diabetes self-management program” (Hunt, Sanderson, &...
Introduction It is the desire of every human being to constantly be in good health, but due to factors beyond our control such as genetic, environmental and biological reasons, we always find ourselves under the weather every now and then. Physical health interventions are therefore measures taken by medical practitioners,...
Introduction The concerns about the link between vaccination and autism appeared a decade ago when a report on the matter was published. Parents reported that they noticed development of autism symptoms in the children after they had had MMR vaccinations (Downs, 2008). Numerous studies and surveys have been implemented since...
Introduction If not effectively managed, diabetes could cause a considerable burden on the economy, lessened output at home and in the workplace, and premature death (Weller, Baer, de Alba Garcia, & Rocha, 2012). Over and above the economic burden that has been quantified, diabetes causes high intangible costs in the...
Introduction The field of community health is increasingly becoming popular in the United States and other countries around the world. According to Mohl (2001), it has become important for players in the public health sector to give attention to specific communities living within a given geographic area by identifying what...
Introduction Change is an important aspect of the healthcare practice. Healthcare organizations are continually faced with new concepts that require system adjustment. In order to align with the changes and operate optimally, healthcare organizations require strategies to guide the change process (Kritsonis, 2005). Knowledge of change theory and the theory’s...
Introduction The US, according to Rogers (2012), is currently the highest spender in healthcare management around the world. With effective healthcare infrastructure, most of the developing nations see the US as an inspiration in some way. The comparison of the US’s healthcare system to a developing nation like Oman could...
Maintenance of good physical health Physical activity has a beneficial association with anxiety, depression and self-concept (Atchley & Amanda, 2004). Good physical health improves mood and reduces the symptom of depression and anxiety. Besides, good physical health enhances the experience of wellbeing and increases physical self-concept. People engaging in regular...
Having researched in the sphere of financial support in the USA, it may be stated that one of the main problems which exist in the country is underutilization of health care services by some and overutilization by others. Such inequality exists due to the huge differences in funding which do...
Case scenario Our 45-year old male was previously diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. The patient is worried that he may have had recent high blood sugars before his recent diagnosis. Our patient should know several things with respect to the development of type II diabetes with time. After checking for blood...
Health care systems in many countries are always structured to respond to the needs of individual citizens. Most developed countries advocate for affordable health care for all. However, due to differences in health care costs, statistics, mortality rates, major illnesses, legislations, and demographics, there are usually variations even among the...
Definition and dynamics of rape Rape refers to penetration or sexual contact, without the consent of one party. Rape can also be referred to as sexual assault. A sexual activity can also be regarded as rape if the victim or one of the parties involved is asleep, drunk, mentally challenged...
Introduction Health refers to the overall condition of a living organism in terms of functionality of body organs. To ensure good health of human beings, and even with extensions to other living organisms, measures are normally undertaken to prevent, treat and control diseases and disorders that negatively affect health. The...