Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel and Registered Nurses

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Conflict Analysis Conclusion References Introduction Conflict is a process that occurs as a consequence of differences between common goals, values, actions, and beliefs of two or more individuals (Higazee, 2015). It is a highly volatile situation that can halve either positive or negative result for all involved parties. Conflict is…

  • The Changing Role of Nurses in the Modern Society

    Research problem The article by Mills and Fitzgerald (2011) focuses on the changing role of nurses in the modern society. The authors’ focus was to determine the new position that nurses in the modern society are taking within their areas of practice as the demand for their services continues to rise. In the past, nurses…

  • Nurses’ Implementation of Evidence-Based Strategies

    Research Critique The Article Eaton, L. H., Meins, A. R., Mitchell, P. H., Voss, J., & Doorenbos, A. Z. (2015). Evidence-based practice beliefs and behaviors of nurses providing cancer pain management: A mixed-methods approach. Oncology Nursing Forum, 42(2), 165-173. Web. Research Problem The research problem addressed in the selected article is a low level of…

  • Australia: The Healthiest Country

    Health is an integral issue in any society that wishes to witness growth in its social, religious, and economic sectors. It is against this reason that the Australian government has put in place a strategy that will ensure that its citizens live healthy lives free from infections. The strategy, therefore, focuses on providing priorities, a…

  • Routine CT Scanning Protocols of Head, Chest and Abdomen

    Introduction Better Health Channel defines a CT scan as A computed tomography (CT) scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital computer technology to create detailed two or three-dimensional images. Unlike other forms of medical imaging, the CT scan can image every type of body structure at once including bone, blood vessels…

  • Pathology Report: Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Executive Summary Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are documented as one of the world’s leading health problems and the most expensive cluster of diseases to treat and manage. Expenditure on ACS runs into billions of dollars each year due to high direct health costs, productivity losses and informal care for the individual patient, while the community…

  • Concept of Self-Compassion in Gestalt and Existential Methods

    Counseling can offer numerous strategies to deal with traumatic events in one’s life effectively. The concept of self-compassion can be utilized in different therapeutic approaches and provide people with tools to address their issues or transition from one stage in their life to another. This post will examine self-compassion in gestalt and existential methods and…

  • Article Summary: Sexual Dysfunctions

    Table of Contents Purpose of the Study Procedures Discussion of Results Personal Reflection Conclusion References Humans are sexual beings in nature and depend on sex for pleasure and recreation. Unfortunately, some individuals might experience some forms of dysfunction that might affect their sexual responses or cycles. These problems have the potential to affect the level…

  • Bariatric Surgery and Its Long-Term Outcomes

    Table of Contents Introduction Evaluate the Research Methods Conclusion References Introduction Obesity is one of the most critical health issues of the 21st century. For obese adults suffering from a life-threatening type of obesity, diet and other forms of health management schemes are no longer applicable intervention strategies. In this type of health scenario, most…

  • Patient Education Process and Its Failure Factors

    Patient education is a major factor in the care delivery process. The lack of integrity in the field may severely compromise patient outcomes and introduce health risks. The following paper provides an example of a failure of the patient education process, recognizes the ethical, economic, and legal factors related to it, and outlines the professional…