Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • Nurse’s Work Schedules, Staffing Data, and Patient Mortality

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction In the study, there were three types of variables: nurses’ work schedules, staffing data, and patient mortality. Work schedule variables were derived from self-report standardization measures referred to as the Standard Shiftwork Index; staffing data were provided by hospitals via the American Hospital Association Annual Survey; mortality…

  • Birth Control vs. Natural Birth Control Methods

    Table of Contents Introduction Scientific Birth Control Method Natural Birth Control Methods Methodology of Experimentation Results Conclusion Works Cited Introduction One form of family planning is strict adherence to birth control measures. There are two types of birth control: scientific birth control and natural birth control. The scientific method of birth control uses medically proven…

  • Florence Nightingale: To Pledge or Not to Pledge

    Introduction Florence Nightingale is regarded as the founder of the modern nursing profession. This pioneer started the first training school in the late nineteenth century where nurses could receive professional training. Her efforts led to the emergence of professional nurses, who are major players in the health care industry. Owing to her significant contribution to…

  • Contraceptive Method Choice and Patient Education

    Table of Contents Treatment Goals Possible Contraceptive Methods Patient-Centered Teaching Alternative Contraceptive Choice References Treatment Goals A primary treatment goal for Claudia today is the choice of a reliable contraceptive method. The patient does not have any serious health problems or chronic diseases; she has a normal weight and does not have allergies to components…

  • 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…

  • The Competence of Nurses: Educational Preparation

    Of late, the nursing profession has faced various challenges. People have been questioning the competence of nurses that are prepared at the associate-degree level and those prepared in the baccalaureate-degree level. Few people understand their differences in competence. Basically, there is no doubt that both degrees have produced the best professionals (Pepper, 2012). In fact,…

  • Health Policy Trends Awareness for Health Administrators

    Health policies represent a robust field for research since they reflect the current state of health management, at the same time providing an insight into key community issues and the overall state of healthcare efficacy. Moreover, the assessment of the existing legislation on health issues provides insights into the further development of public health management…

  • Sickle Cell Anemia and Medication Adherence

    Introduction Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a disorder that belongs to a broader category of inherited sickle cell diseases (SCDs). Its primary characteristics include the irregular shape of blood cells and therefore affect oxygen distribution throughout the body. Normal red blood cells are round and flexible for effective movement through vessels (Shih & Cohen, 2020).…

  • Haiti: The Mortality Rate in the Country

    Table of Contents Location/Geography Population Government Economy State of Health Culture/ Traditional Medicine Healthcare System and Delivery Health Priorities Based on Nurses and Doctors Nursing Implications References Mortality rates differ from one country to another. The developing countries have a higher mortality rate compared to the developed country (Hitchens, 2012). This research paper will focus…

  • Helping Vulnerable Populations: Utilitarian View

    Helping vulnerable populations is an important moral issue that is evident in contemporary society. While some people believe that it is their duty to help those in need, others say that disadvantaged people deserved hardship because they made wrong decisions at some point in their lives. Utilitarianism can be applied to this moral issue, as…