Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Application of Concept Analysis to Clinical Practice
Introduction A concept refers to generalization of knowledge about a particular phenomenon. It can be either abstract or concrete. Concept analysis entails classification of ideas based on their attributes and relation to observable or intellectual phenomena. For instance, nurse competence is a concept that is essential for healthcare professions, and enables employees to execute tasks…
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Fetal Abnormality: Possible Points of View
Table of Contents Introduction The Theories Influence on Implementation Conclusion References Introduction The presented study touches upon one of the most difficult and yet common dilemmas in the modern world. Jessica is a working woman with hopes and aspirations for a successful and financially stable future. Unfortunately, it is in jeopardy due to a fetal…
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Treating Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
The treatment of people with a systematic condition tends to differ from common therapy. People with such health issues often have a weaker immune system or cannot receive some type of care (or medication). Cancer patients are often vulnerable due to the therapy they receive to address their health issues. Their immune system is prone…
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Rapid Weight Loss and Dietary Inadequacies
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, many sports events and training courses have peen put on a pause, which meant that athletes got less training. The sudden changes in activity could influence their physical fitness, either positively or negatively, or both to some degree. The purpose of this literature review is to determine the influence of…
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Improving Patient Involvement in Decision-Making
Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion Reference Introduction Good quality care dictates that treatments, tests, and procedures should be medically appropriate. Moreover, care should be desired by informed patients. Increased patient involvement is an essential element of quality improvement as it is linked to enhanced health outcomes. Patient experience-of-care or patient satisfaction surveys are…
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Medication Errors in the Operating Room
Table of Contents Personal Reasons Setting and Context Affected People References Personal Reasons Being a part of the surgical team, I am specifically concerned about patient safety in this clinical setting. I am well aware of the fact that medication errors constitute a substantial portion of medical errors that lead to adverse patient outcomes. Clearly,…
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Attending an Online Meeting of Overeaters Anonymous
The principles of the 12-step program have become widely practiced for various kinds of addictive and compulsive behaviors. Obesity is a highly prevalent disorder because food is a necessity for people in contrast to substances and risks. Although drug and alcohol abuse cause dramatic drawbacks for human’s life, even a seemingly less fatal disorder as…
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Clinical Aspects and Differential Diagnosis
STIs Infection Patient presenting symptoms Physical Findings on exam Laboratory or Diagnostic exams Management/ treatment Patient counseling/ teaching Referrals (if any) Trichomoniasis In women: vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor, painful urination, itching of the genitals (Passos, 2017). In men: asymptomatic. Pregnant women: risk of premature birth. The vulva may look erythematous and edematous with…
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Pressure Ulcers Study and Defense of Solution
The healthcare issue discussed in the final paper is pressure ulcers. Since this medical condition is dangerous and expensive to handle in its late stages, innovative strategies of treatment and early diagnosis are needed. Investigation of ethical and cultural inquiries on pressure ulcers, as well as an analysis of the finances related to new methods…
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An Exploration of Current Practice of Cervical Spine Trauma Radiographs
Table of Contents Introduction Summary Strength and weakness Conclusion References Introduction The author of this article was Michael Fell. He wanted to determine the cervical spine radiographic imaging practices that were used in more recent examinations. These were used on patients who were suspected to have neck injuries. The author also examined the various causes…