Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • End-of-Life Decision-Making Research Methodology

    In their research, Ko, Nelson-Becker, Park, and Shin (2013) seek to locate the tools for building a more coherent framework for end-of-life issues management among Korean adults. Since there is no particular need for quantifying the outcomes of the analysis, the authors of the study use the qualitative research design. Thus, opportunities for an in-depth…

  • “Best Practices for Outpatient Procedural Sedation” by Baxter

    It is imperative to mention that conscious sedation is a fascinating topic that has been actively discussed by scholars. The most significant problem that needs to be addressed is that this procedure is frequently associated with severe complications, and many authors have tried to get a better understanding of its unique aspects. Moreover, they have…

  • The Advance Directive Forms

    Advance directive form Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) is one of the most common forms related to end of life care programs. This form lists the main options for doctors to intervene in a critically ill patient. In my opinion, this form describes various options for treating patients in sufficient detail. It allows…

  • Ultra High Field and Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    Introduction Since the initial years of studies in proton magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the field’s pioneers have made efforts to create stronger systems using higher magnetic field strengths despite arguments made by theoreticians that the maximum field strengths had already been attained. The first 8 Tesla (340MHz) MRI system created for use in the whole…

  • Survey for Needs Assessment and Data Collection

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion Reference List Introduction Assessing the needs of the target audience is the first step toward designing an appropriate intervention strategy and managing a problem in the context of a specific environment (Rossi, Wright, & Anderson, 2014). Therefore, the design of the tool that will help collect the data regarding…

  • Reducing CAUTI With 2% Chlorhexidine Washcloths: Data Analysis and Discussion

    Data Analysis This section will report the analysis of the data gathered as a part of a project which investigates reducing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in older patients. The project had two samples: the staff, who were involved in CAUTI prevention training, and the patients, who were bathed with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate washcloths. For…

  • Clinical Practice Guidelines’ Aspects

    Table of Contents Scope and Purpose Stakeholder Involvement Rigor of Development Clarity and Presentation Applicability Editorial Independence Summary References Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are useful documents that can support can improve the quality of nursing care available to patients. CPGs guide caregivers to provide emergency and evidence-based nursing support. One of the clinical problems affecting…

  • Medical Research Council in the United Kingdom

    Introduction The dramatic outbreak of Covid19 has turned the spotlight on the role of public medical research. A common concern, among others, relates to whether the usual research protocols are adequate in the case of a public health emergency. However, most people do not have thorough knowledge about the delicate mechanisms that govern, inform, and…

  • The Fundamental Principles of SMART Goal Building

    Developing a Strategy for Interdisciplinary Patient Care: SMART Goal Outline The paper outlines the fundamental principles of SMART goal building, which apply to the dimension of nursing. The work focuses on the idea of interdisciplinary work as the critical prerequisite for patient care delivery. The SMART goal for the plan realization includes five points. First,…

  • Medical-Surgical: Gastrointestinal

    The caring plan’s desired outcome is to enable the patient to avoid any form of fracking or occult bleeding, thus remaining hemodynamically stable. This can be achieved through the following four interventions. Firstly, the nurse must assess vital indicators and observe any form of bleeding, such as hematemesis and melena, to identify raptures and esophageal…