Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • Fractures of the Metacarpals and Phalanges: Critical Appraisal of Articles

    Introduction The article written by Benjamin Dean and Christopher Little is aimed at discussing the fractures of phalanges and metacarpals. In particular, they focus on the selection of the most appropriate management plan. The authors provide a sound and convincing rational for examining this question. They argue that these orthopedic injuries increase medical costs and…

  • Elderly Patient Education Intervention

    Table of Contents Clinical Question The Proposed Intervention Outcomes and Their Analysis Data Collection Tools and Statistical Analysis Demographic Data Reported on the Participants Expected Outcomes References Clinical Question The clinical question in the current project proposal is “Is the patient education intervention for elderly patients with chronic diseases able to increase the patients’ health…

  • Cervical Ectropion Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

    Table of Contents Diagnosis Pathophysiology Impact Medications Diagnosis and Procedure Lab Tests Interprofessional Collaboration Services Required Learning Objectives Work Cited Diagnosis K. W. is a 26-year-old female who complains of vaginal discharge, painful intercourse, and irregular bleeding between menstrual periods during the last month. The young woman is single, no children, and she takes tests…

  • Haiti as a Country with High Mortality Rates

    Introduction: Haiti The healthcare situation differs greatly between different countries around the world. It is affected by many factors, ranging from finances and education to governmental policies, climate, weather conditions, natural disasters, predispositions towards certain diseases, and others. As it often happens, countries with high mortality rates tend to be poor and have weak economies,…

  • Elderly Fall Prevention Care in Florida

    Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction The reduction of the risk of patient harm resulting from falls was always on the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations’ agenda (Cooper & Nolt, 2007). Following the National Patient Safety Goals, Cooper and Nolt (2007) define patient falls as “sudden unexpected descent from a standing,…

  • Cutler Bay Community’s Windshield Survey

    Table of Contents Geographical Description Health Resources/People Citizen Safety Adult Care and Recreational Services Community Welfare Services Key Community Issues References The community chosen for the survey is Cutler Bay community in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Physical environment, people, and service will be assessed in this paper. Geographical Description The geographical boundaries of the community are…

  • Acute Coronary Syndromes and Cardiac Rehabilitation

    Table of Contents Introduction Pathophysiology Care and Management Contemporary Issue Conclusion Reference List Introduction Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are an umbrella term for a wide range of conditions that result in reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, resulting in a medical emergency. These include heart attacks, with three primary forms of ACS encompassing ST-segment…

  • Comparison Between Emphysema and Bronchitis

    Table of Contents Pathophysiology Clinical Manifestations Nursing/Medical Management Prognosis References Pathophysiology Emphysema and bronchitis are lung conditions that constitute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Airway obstruction is the primary indication in both illnesses. Consequently, emphysema and bronchitis affect normal breathing, in addition to causing other pulmonary complications (Kim & Criner, 2013). According to Hassan and…

  • Minnesota Community Healthy 2020 Objectives

    Introduction A SWOT analysis is an important strategic tool for managing health programs (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, n.d.). This section of the paper outlines the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the Minnesota public health leadership program that strives to reduce heart disease and stroke in the state. Brief Description of SWOT Analysis…

  • Why Do Minorities Delay Going to the Doctor?

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction In modern society, where certain groups are institutionally provided with privileged treatment, power dynamics are most often unjust. Uneven distribution of resources and social capital leaves the minority groups vulnerable against the power violations and discrimination within educational, political, and, most relevantly for this paper, medical…