Category: Health & Medicine 13691
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Advantages of Pilot Studies Over the Randomized Controlled Trial
Table of Contents Introduction Advantages of a Pilot Study Conclusion Reference Introduction There are two types of research in nursing. Pilot studies are usually minor experiments that are aimed at proving different hypotheses. RCT (randomized controlled trial) is used for making various tests and analyzing the acquired results at the end. The following paper is…
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A Case of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Subjective Biographical Data: Name: Mr. Smith. Age: 70yrs. Race: British Male. Marital Status: Married. General Appearance: Fair general condition. Source/Reliability: Retired from the local university where he was the supervisor of the Building & Grounds department. Chief Complaint (CC): Increased frequency in urination. Incomplete bladder emptying. Hard time starting a stream of urine. History of…
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Betty Neuman’s System Model for Patients’ Stresses
Prevention of Stress Protection of the normal line of defense Strengthening the flexible line of defense Preventing internal resistance lines from strengthening Reducing the reaction to various stress factors Increasing stress resistance qualities of the patient Note: Betty Neuman was a professional nurse that specialized in stress reduction and management. The majority of her academic…
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A Patient Data Dictionary: Description and Significance
A data dictionary contains metadata; in other words, it is a collection of elements in a database with a detailed description. It is helpful in the healthcare system, as “a catalog of available healthcare data is a great advantage to reusing routinely collected data for secondary purposes” (Bruland et al., 2017, p. 1). In creating…
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Breastfeeding Quality Improvement Project
Tending to the needs of newborns represents a particular challenge for a nurse since the specified demographic is especially vulnerable to a vast variety of threats. Therefore, ensuring that the breastfeeding process remains consistent and that newborns are provided with a sufficient amount of nutrients during it are crucial steps. By applying the DNP and…
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Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers
Introduction Pressure ulcers are a result of constantly applied pressure on a certain region of skin continuously, which creates localized erosion, tear, and necrosis of the tissue. Pressure ulcers can be categorized as a major and significant burden in both the national and global healthcare field since their implications are costly on a multitude of…
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Fluid Balance in Human Organisms
Evolutionarily, human organisms developed well-controlled regulatory mechanisms that maintain fluid balance because water is an essential medium for all biochemical reactions in the body. Indeed, specific hormones and signaling molecules, like aldosterone, cortisol, and antidiuretic hormone, are known to regulate water-salt balance in the body by promoting or stopping diuresis and thirst (Rakova et al.,…
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Aloe Vera: Inside and External Use
Table of Contents Introduction Vitamin content Inside Use External Use Conclusion Reference Introduction Aloe vera is a plant from the succulent family, which is well known for its healing properties. Aloe vera will be an excellent helpful supplement for many dishes. Although the plant itself will not significantly change its taste, it will be able…
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Pressure Ulcers Prevention Strategies
Table of Contents Introduction Strategies Results Conclusion References Introduction Pressure ulcers often affect patients who sit in wheelchairs or are confined in beds for prolonged periods of time. Researchers point out that while multiple people can be affected by this issue, it is preventable if the necessary measures are applied to the treatment (Mitchell, 2018).…
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The Asylum-Madness: The Rise and Fall
Table of Contents Challenges Benefits Analyzing Wellness and Value Reference Challenges The rise of the asylums happened in the 1800s, and at that time, it was a widespread type of institution for mentally ill people who had severe disorders and required special care from professionals. Eventually, when the patients were sent to the asylums, they…