Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • Patient-Centered Care: New Approaches

    The increased demand for the level of services provided by the healthcare sector resulted in a significant reconsideration of the main approaches used to attain success and improve existing practices to guarantee delivery of the most important healthcare services. With this in mind, the given sphere passes through the period of significant changes characterized by…

  • Care Plan Implementation for Miami Community

    Table of Contents The Selected Group and Interventions Health Risks and Expected Results Planning the Implementation, Time Required, and Resources Conclusion References Food insecurity and hypertension have been determined as the key problems related to public health in Miami, Florida. Referring to the population of Miami as the aggregate under discussion, it is necessary to…

  • Community Living Center’s Clinical Problem

    At Hampton VA Medical Center, Community Living Center (CLC), there is a high risk of medication error during drug administration to dementia patients due to many interruptions of nurses. In the CLC, the nurse needed to administer several medications for each patient but was interrupted throughout this complex process. In the time of observation, it…

  • Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Genes

    It has been held for long that genetic factors are responsible for the onset and development of some cancers in human beings. Recent studies have geared to explain the concept from a data-backed point of view giving insight on previously unconsidered options regarding genetics and cancer. The concept of the body’s immune system acting as…

  • “Balance for Life” Falls Prevention Program

    Table of Contents General Description Goals Outcomes Interventions Program Costs Marketing Plan Conclusion References Falls and fall-related injuries is a substantial problem for the elderly population that requires the undivided attention of the medical community. According to Carande-Kulis, Stevens, Florence, Beattie, and Arias (2015), more than 30 percent of patients aged 65 and older fall…

  • Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Table of Contents Purpose of Research Tests and Measurements Intervention Patient Safety Conditions for Stopping an Intervention Conditions for Contacting a Physical Therapist Reference Purpose of Research The research carried out by Shrader and Siegel (2003) was done to describe a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and functional hallux limitus (FHL) and discuss the management…

  • Client’s Past Medical History in Medicine

    Analysis of assessment data Areas for focused assessment This assessment focused on such areas as health beliefs or practices of the patient, past medical history of the client, family history, and emotional state of this person. It is possible to identify several areas of strengths and weaknesses, namely willingness to maintain a healthy lifestyle and…

  • Resuscitation in Trauma Management: Fluid Options

    Table of Contents Introduction Use of Crystalloids Use of Colloids Use of Blood Replacement Conclusion References Introduction Management of trauma has changed over many years. This is because of more evidence-based research on the major causes of mortality and morbidity in the acute management of trauma patients. Currently, a significant proportion of world morbidity and…

  • Information Systems for Patient Education

    Introduction Modern health policy functions in such a way that vital importance is given to patient education. It contributes to increasing the life expectancy of various medical institutions’ wards, improves the quality of care, and also reduces the cost of treatment. By teaching a patient, nurses help him or her to adapt to the current…

  • How Nurses Can Create Healthy Communities

    Introduction Nurses play a critical role in improving societal health outcomes. They possess the knowledge and skills to deal with illnesses and eradicate factors leading to poor health outcomes. Nurses can also empower individuals and societies with knowledge and skills to preserve their health and well-being, reduce disease burden, and generally create healthy societies. They…