Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Background and Key Objectives: Pressure Ulcers and Protocols Pressure ulcers (PUs): common occurrence in inpatients; PUs management: essential task for any hospital nurse; Cost of care for PUs: excessively high because of health complications; Mitigation of the risk of PUs development as the current priority; Patient safety levels: current health concern in hospitals. Research Questions:…

The effect of opioids on the body is associated with analgesic and sedative effects, depression of the respiratory and cough centers, and weakening intestinal motility. This narcotic is widely used in medicine as a powerful painkiller, so-called opioid analgesics. The ability to induce euphoria leads to the recreational use of opioids, leading to dependence and…

Table of Contents Introduction Health Concern – Elderly falls Causative Factors Steps to Prevent Falling Social Media Campaigns Steps to Fall Preventions Factors of Risk Conclusion References Introduction The elderly are the most fragile patients because a young kid falling could get away with bruising and scrapes, while the repercussions for an older person can…

According to Heger (2010, p.5), personalized medicine refers to a relatively new scientific method that favors to give the treatment the hat is depended on an individual’s genetic profile. In this method of treating individuals suffering from the same illness are given different medications depending on their genetic makeup. In this approach, individuals are categorized…

Introduction The three main health care delivery system concerns include the aspects of fairness, objectivity, and transparency in the residential aged care environment (Austrom & Lu, 2009). Objectivity minimizes biasness and prejudice when drawing the health care policy. On the other hand, fairness involves collective consultation with stakeholders and adopting consultative decisions (Croog, Burleson, Sudilovsky,…

Readmission penalties have been regarded as harsh, disputable, but still necessary measures to facilitate the progress of the American healthcare system. In 2020, 2,545 healthcare facilities under Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) had to pay readmission penalties, which was over 83% of all hospitals taking part in the program (“Map: See the 2,545 hospitals that…

Table of Contents Introduction Healthcare Status Healthcare Goals Single-payer Conclusion References Introduction Like many other systems in the world, the American healthcare system is in a mess. It exposes people to high level health risks with close to 46% of the population lacking health insurance while millions are underinsured (DeGrazia, 2008). This is according to…

Purpose of the Study The primary goal of the study is the evaluation of the traditional 8-hour and longer 12- and 13-hour shift scheduling models, their potential impacts on RNs’ health and productivity, as well as the overall organizational culture and performance. The research findings will support the development of an efficient, evidence-based strategy aimed…

Introduction The ability to empathize with patients and their health issues is one of the defining characteristics of a nurse. However, workplace pressure and an array of other factors may affect a nurse’s ability to show compassion to patients, thus, reducing the quality of care. An in-depth analysis of the factors that inhibit a nurse’s…

Table of Contents Research Problem/Purpose Review of the Literature Theoretical Framework Variables/Hypotheses/Questions/Assumptions Methodology Data Analysis Summary/Conclusions, Implications, and Recommendations References Research Problem/Purpose The article “The Role of Job Satisfaction, Work Engagement, Self-Efficacy and Agentic Capacities on Nurses’ Turnover Intention and Patient Satisfaction” by De Simone, Planta, and Cicotto (2018) examines the impact of various elements…