Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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A Guide to Clinical and Preventive Services
Table of Contents Introduction Cervical Cancer Screening Falls in Older Adults Screening Conclusion References Introduction Preventive health care is a burning aspect to be discussed in modern American society. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2017), only half of the recommended rate of Americans chooses preventive services due to removed cost-sharing, co-payments,…
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Preterm Birth Risk Factors in Diverse Adolescents
The article developed by Thomazini, Wysocki, da Cunha, da Silva, and Ruiz (2016) is “Risk Factors Related to Premature Labor in Pregnant Adolescents: An Integrative Literature Review.” The title of this work provides an opportunity to understand both the area of the study and the targeted group. It is clear that the researchers are interested…
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Patient with Fatigue: History and Physical Examination
Comprehensive History Identifying Data: Ms. J. A.; 27 years old. Chief complaint: “Debilitating fatigue accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness, and chest pain. Cannot spend too much time on my feet because I get lightheaded. Dizziness can get worse because of sudden physical activity such as standing up too quickly or having to go up…
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Inferential Statistics Article by Florin et al.
The paper summarizes a current nursing research article in terms of its aim, methods, results and conclusion, before examining how the authors have used the ANOVA statistical tool to inform its conclusions and recommendations. The aim of the study by Florin et al (2012) “was to investigate Swedish university students’ experience of educational support for…
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Telehealth Implementation Strategies and Factors
Telehealth is a recent addition to the arsenal of tools available to health care providers. Its effects are currently a subject of scientific debate, and no implementation strategy distinguishes itself as excellent and an object for imitation by hospitals throughout the nation. However, many institutions in the United States and worldwide are implementing the approach…
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Studying Migraine From a Qualitative Perspective
Introduction Among diseases causing chronic pain, migraine is known quite well among general audiences, yet the awareness about its identification and treatment remains quite low. Nonetheless, the phenomenon has been studied meticulously by multiple researchers exploring different ways of reducing the painful experiences and alleviating them (Voicu et al., 2019). For instance, Skarstein, Lagerløv, Kvarme,…
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How Evidence Underpin Care Delivery: Surgery Patients
Table of Contents Introduction What? So What? Now What? Conclusion References Introduction Care delivery is an incredibly complex process, which requires the active involvement of both healthcare providers and patients in order to achieve the best outcomes. Without any doubt, evidence plays a critical role in it, as it helps the former to identify practical…
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Treatment of Homeless People
Medical treatment is the most important part of a nurse practitioner’s work. Providing assistance to patients and devising the best course of action for any particular situation is crucial when another person’s well-being is at stake. The process, however, can be especially challenging when attempting to help people without a home (Maness & Khan, 2014).…
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The Use of Computed Tomography Angiography for the Assessment of In-Stent Restenosis
Introduction Most researches tend to select significant tests based on the nature of the data under analysis and the process of sample selection. Conclusions made in such papers normally depend upon the value of the corresponding statistical values. The two papers chosen will further illustrate these points. Whether the procedures used are parametric or non…
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Kinser et al.’s “Awareness Is the First Step” Critique
Table of Contents Background of Study Method of Study Results of Study Ethical Considerations Conclusion Reference Review and analysis of the existing scientific articles is an essential step in creating new academic knowledge. Qualitative studies contribute to the exploration of specific fields of research, which is why it is paramount to pay attention to their…