Category: Health & Medicine 13691

Introduction Integration of information and communication technologies in the nursing process is supposed to contribute to more effective care delivery. Though not being considered as a revolutionary advancement, telenursing has all chances to become an indispensable part of nursing curricula due to expected positive outcomes (Reierson, Solli, & Bjørk, 2015). A number of studies have…

Table of Contents Introduction Compassion Advocacy Resilience Evidence-Based Practice Summary References Introduction The work setting selected for this assignment is the field of oncology in one of the cancer clinics in the region. Interprofessional teams are present in the workplace as nutritionists, radiologists, nurses, and other support staff members are involved in the day-to-day running…

Introduction Cholera is an example of a clinical entity that causes a lot of panic to many people all over the world. It is an acute illness that comes about as a result of infections in the human intestines. Vibrio cholera is the bacteria responsible for the infection and spread of cholera. Research has shown…

Is the Problem with the Ventricle Rate? The irregular ventricular rate can be used in the medical examination as a major indicator allowing diagnosing a patient with atrial fibrillation (January et al., 2014). A way to detect the ventricular rate is to administer ECG. Mr. Martinez’s ECG showed such irregularity, and this is why atrial…

Blunders played a significant role in the early years of psychiatry and drug discoveries for psychiatric dysfunctions, largely because the process was highly random, functioning on ‘hit or miss’ procedures. Psychiatric patients were exposed to drugs and observed for effectiveness without much precautions or ethical standards, and if some effect could be seen, the medication…

Table of Contents Introduction PICOT Question Key Stakeholders Theoretical Framework Literature Review Data Collection Methods Analysis Expected Outcomes References Introduction The practice problem selected for this project is that insufficient nurse staffing leads to medication errors. A medication error is a preventable occurrence in the hands of a healthcare provider leading to or causing inappropriate…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Background of the Problem Methods for Searching Evidence Literature Review Discussion of Evidence Proposed Change to Practice Methods to Measure Outcomes Conclusion References Abstract Patient falls are frequent in patients taking psychiatric medications, and such adverse events are associated with both physical injuries and extra treatment costs. The paper reviews…

Table of Contents Introduction Powerful Methods to Prevent Medication Errors Personal Opinion Conclusion Reference List Introduction Medication is an essential practice in every healthcare setting. Nurses and healthcare providers should administer the right drugs to their patients. However, this clinical practice is usually associated with numerous errors. Forni, Chu, and Fanikos (2010) argue that “medical…

Introduction Purpose of Medicaid and Medicare Medicare and Medicaid are programs designed to ensure that low income and elderly Americans access health insurance. The programs ensure that the financial burden of low-income Americans is shared among all citizens (Cubanski et al., 2015). The main goal of the programs is to reduce health inequity. The two…

Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Example Personal Experience Conclusion References Introduction Technology today modifies many aspects of healthcare, and one of them is patient education. Various technological achievements have been applied to improving learning outcomes in patients regarding their health and treatment. Examples include the use of information systems that provide educational materials to…