Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Table of Contents Research Design for the Project Description of the Targeted Population Protection of the Participants Data Analysis Methods Timeline of the Project References Research Design for the Project As the project is based mainly on the evidence-based practice proposal, it will focus primarily on reducing and preventing Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infection incidence…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Evaluation of Design Choice Rationale for Design Choice Types of Validity and Critical Differences Performance of Authors Assessing the Study’s Validity and Information Required Conclusion References Abstract The paper evaluates how a pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design was used to undertake a quantitative study and the various types of validity that…

The direct practice improvement (DPI) project is dedicated to fall prevention in hospitals among patients older than 65. In some cases, falls have serious consequences, such as a broken bone or brain concussion. Older people are especially prone to falls due to their fragility, illnesses, and side effects of prescribed medications. Therefore, the development of…

Table of Contents Introduction Article summary Personal Reaction Reference Introduction The article ‘mechanisms of thrombus formation are authored by Bruce Furie and Barbara C. Furie is a 2008 publication in the New England Journal of Medicine, volume 359 from page 938 to 949. In this article, Furie and Furie (p. 938) attempt to describe the…

Surgical technologists arose historically from assistants whose primary role was restraining patients undergoing procedures. With the lack of anesthesia, the overwhelming pain required several assistants to do so as the process continued (Rouse, 2018). Apart from that, the role of box men rose, requiring staff who mainly only carried the surgeon’s instruments and maintained them…

Term Abbreviation Meaning Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act HIPAA A set of regulations for the health industry, particularly emphasizing privacy of patient information and data sharing In-network INN A provider is contracted with the specific insurance provider used by the patient Out of network OON The provider does not work with the specific insurance…

The article “Mitoprotective therapy preserves chondrocyte viability and prevents cartilage degeneration in an ex vivo model of posttraumatic osteoarthritis” presented information about cellular injury and its restoration in patients with osteoarthritis (Delco et al., 2018). Researchers have studied the assumption that mitochondria, the “battery pack” of the cell, are significant components of the cellular injury-to-disease…

The fact that some patients are either underinsured or totally uninsured to an extent they cannot afford some medical services is becoming rampant. Those who seek medical attention from certain health facilities without proper insurance cover face a lot of challenges. Some indigent patients are encountered with the unsound option of skipping necessary medical care…

Introduction Menopause is a term used for a condition when the female reproductive system ceases to function appropriately, causing menstrual cycles to stop. This condition is regarded as natural, given that menopause occurs with all women as they reach a certain age. Nevertheless, menopause is broadly linked with a plethora of unpleasant outcomes that a…

Table of Contents Introduction HIV: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Health Determinants Contributing to HIV Development Epidemiologic Triangle The Role of Community Health Nurses National and Global Implication of Disease Conclusion References Introduction HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, is a virus that attacks and damages the immune system. HIV infection has become an acute problem in the…