Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Response to the Proposed Nutrition Method Plan in Worksite Cafeteria
The article properly discusses the healthy lunch choices presented by Dr. Weinstock in the Cooper University Hospital, including the hot and the grill bars, entrée section, and grab and go area. Based on such detailed analysis, the author develops his strategy to promote a healthy nutrition system within a particular workplace. According to Larrivee et…
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Salmonellosis: Risk Factors, Transmission, and Prevention
Table of Contents Risk Factors Associated with Salmonella Mode of Transmission of Salmonellosis Incidence and Prevalence of Salmonella Mortality Rate of Salmonella Odds Ratio References Risk Factors Associated with Salmonella Salmonellosis is a condition related to the gastrointestinal illness that the genus Salmonella causes. Various risk factors are associated with the condition of Salmonella. Mainly,…
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Turnover of Nurses and Implementation Plan
One of the most burning issues at Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) of Kendall Regional Medical Center is the turnover of nurses especially novice professionals. Brewer, Kovner, Greene, Tukov-Shuser and Djukic (2012) stress that the turnover of new nursing professionals is especially alarming as it negatively affects both the employees and the healthcare unit. One of…
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The Opioid Crisis Problem and Potential Solutions
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Over the past decade, a troubling trend has been observed in the U.S. healthcare context. Though the use of opioids as a means of alleviating severe pain has been viewed as an inevitable evil, opportunities to minimize the risks of developing a strong opioid dependency were…
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Arteriovenous Fistulas Promotion in Adult Hemodialysis
The Problem and Significance Chronic kidney failure is a disease characterized by severe limitations in the working capabilities of a patient’s kidneys. This disease frequently occurs among elderly patients between ages 65 and 74, due to the natural aging of organs, and factors that contribute to damaging and interrupting the organ’s work, such as trauma…
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Door-to-Balloon Time Reduction: Dissemination Strategies
Table of Contents Introduction List of Strategies Process for Dissemination for Each Strategy Pros and Cons of Each Strategy Tools Needed for Each Strategy References Introduction In healthcare, a major consideration in research justification is the applicability of findings to the actual practice of healthcare provision. Any study should be conducted with the purpose to…
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Peplau’s Theory of Interpersonal Relations
The theory of interpersonal relations is a middle-range descriptive classification theory introduced by Hildegard Peplau in the middle of the 20th century. The essence of this theory is the creation of experiences between a nurse and a patient to avoid passively receiving treatment (Hagerty et al., 2017). There are four major phases in nurse-patient relationships,…
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Follow-up Telephone Calls System Implementation
Table of Contents Introduction Steps of Implementation The Budget of the Project Time frames Conclusion References Introduction The implementation of the system of follow-up telephone calls is a cost-effective, simple project, since it does not require significant finance or time expenses. Telephone calls are a simple and affordable way of communication for the elderly, as…
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse’s Development in Florida
Table of Contents Introduction APN Professional Development Plan APN Scope of Practice Nurse Practitioner (NONPF) Core Competencies Leadership Skills Conclusion References Introduction Nurse practitioners are independent medical workers who work as primary or specialty care providers in various care settings. They are expected to be highly competent, as they operate without supervision, and to lead…
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Inquiry: Prevention of Pressure Ulcers
This paper is written to deliberate on a condition known as pressure ulcers, also called pressure sores or bedsores. They are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue, caused by prolonged pressure on the skin area. They can occur to anyone, but usually affect patients who lie in bed or sit in a chair for…