Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Clinical Governance Meaning
Table of Contents Postoperative Risks Sources of Research Evidence to Guide Nicole’s Care Importance of Involving Nicole in Her Care Concept of the Scope of Practice Impact of Leadership on Quality and Safety of Care Conclusion References A laparoscopic appendectomy is a significant surgical procedure to remove the appendix. Compared to open appendectomy, this variant…
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Measurement Systems and Uses of Scorecards and Dashboards
Scorecards and dashboards A dashboard is a real-time user interface that shows a snapshot and historical performance indicators of an organization (Chan, Parco, Sihombing, Tredwell & O’Rourke, 2010; Kelly, 2007). The performance indicators displayed by dashboards in a healthcare organization enable managers to make fast and informed decisions that improve the performance of an organization.…
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Venous Thromboembolism: Action and Effect
The article presents an empirical evaluation of the action and effect of the venous thromboembolism (VTE). This is a vital to health and lives of hospitalized individuals and generally remains preventable. As noted in the article, it is critical to note that there is considerably limited research on the action of this drug particularly in…
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Telehealth in Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia
The use of telehealth in Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia (VNA) The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia (VNA) was the healthcare organization chosen to study the applications, challenges, attributes, and capabilities of telehealth. To obtain answers to pre-prepared questions, C. McEnvoy was the personnel interviewed through telephone. The VNA is the largest registered…
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The Osteopathic Field: Patient-Centered Approach
Similar challenges occur during the observation and treatment of minors and adolescents. Besides communicational gaps that may arise, sessions with children imply a wide range of strict rules. Dealing with legal or ethical considerations slows down decision-making and diverts attention away from the treated issue. Nonetheless, the application of Gibbs’ reflective model inspired me to…
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The Rise of STIs Among Older Women in North America
Table of Contents Introduction STIs as a Health Problem Innovations Analysis and Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), mainly acquired through sexual contact, be it oral, anal, or vaginal sex, have immense impacts on the reproductive health of the affected if not addressed as early as possible. Some STIs cause significant damage if…
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Medicare and Medicaid: Addressing Vulnerable Groups’ Needs
Table of Contents Introduction Current Medicare/Medicaid Qualifications Problems in the Existing Qualification Standards Suggested Improvements: Opportunities and Limitations Conclusion References Introduction The changes that Medicare and Medicaid introduced were supposed to secure the rights of vulnerable populations. However, reports show that a wide range of people still remain underserviced in regard to healthcare assistance (Olavarria…
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The Influence of the Vaccines on Body Systems
The human body is a complex set of systems continually interacting to maintain life. People are trying to protect themselves against diseases by vaccinating as it can prevent the start of the disease. The purpose of this paper is to investigate different systems of the organism and choose whether vaccination is valid or not. The…
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Using Telehealth Services: Issues and Con-Position
Table of Contents Introduction Context of the Problem Limited Physical Examinations Lack of Technology Reliability Opposition from Healthcare Providers Conclusion References Introduction In the post-discharge period, patients require the attention of their healthcare providers in terms of effective follow-up procedures and overall monitoring. Physical examinations are an essential part of this process because they show…
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Education for Older Adults: A Patient’s Perspective
Table of Contents Introduction Interview Resume Analysis Conclusion References Introduction America’s healthcare system is considered one of the most inefficient and expensive in the world. Due to overinflated expenses on nursing care, hospitals are looking for alternative avenues to reduce the rates of hospitalization, decrease costs, and prevent potential diseases from developing. Many prospective interventions…