Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Table of Contents Introduction Overview of the healthcare issue End of Life Care and Death in America Cost Analysis Conclusion References Introduction Even though end of life care is an important healthcare policy, it can be regarded as non-feasible, thus making several patients to die at home with the support of hospice and family, instead…

Mrs. Johnson, a 72-year-old African American woman, was diagnosed with primary hypertension 22 years ago. As she has already retired after working for about 40 years, she spends much of her time at home caring for her husband, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Johnson has reported that she feels overwhelmed and exhausted,…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Methods and Design Sampling Ethical Considerations References Introduction Transitional care is of interest to many researchers and healthcare professionals. There have been numerous attempts to improve current practices in follow-up care. For instance, the Transitional Care Model (TCM) was developed to prevent the rehospitalization of patients with chronic illnesses…

Evidence-based research implies retrieving and analyzing objective data that is not based on researchers’ opinions or subjective vision but on numerical and impact-based findings. For that matter, the statistical and clinical significance of studies is essential to demonstrate the validity of results and their relevance to the clinical setting or academic world in general. Since…

Introduction With the continuing expansion of healthcare systems, accommodating new patients, treatments, and technologies, education for medical professionals has become critical. Nurses, who are on the frontlines and facing new challenges, require additional knowledge. The management of chronic diseases and injuries requires sophisticated and modern methods or treatments. Therefore, the IOM Future of Nursing recommendations…

Table of Contents PICOT Question Research Method Data Collection Strength and Weakness References PICOT Question What are the improvements observed in patients suffering from ulcerative colitis after six weeks under the care of nurses as primary caregivers compared to when they manage the condition alone? Research Method The research question that the paper will adopt…

The diagnosis selected for this assignment is histamine intolerance, also referred to as histaminosis. Histaminosis occurs when histamine, an organic compound that is involved in immune responses taking place in particular tissues or organs, starts to accumulate in the body. The mechanisms leading to the development of histaminosis differ from those causing allergic diseases, but…

Ms. Robaczynski Killed Mr. Gessner In the case under analysis, the nurse killed the patient through forgoing treatment. Forgoing treatment is the withdrawal from or withholding of treatment (Butts & Rich, 2015). Ms. Robaczynski disconnected the respirator, which led to the patient’s death. If the nurse had failed to provide effective treatment during a crisis,…

Introduction Healthy People is known as a program on a nationwide scale aimed at health promotion and preventive measures. It is run on a regular basis. Nowadays, Healthy People 2020 is a guide for health care professionals: it sets several key goals in different areas, one of which is immunization and infectious diseases. Indeed, this…

While being oriented toward the well-being of the American nation, it is necessary to provide all citizens with the right to receive healthcare services in spite of their social and economic status. The rationale behind this position is that only a healthy nation can contribute to the further development and prosperity of the country. In…