Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • EOSedge Imaging: Conventional Radiography

    Table of Contents Background Components and Functions Advantages and Disadvantages Limitations Areas of Improvement Conclusion References Radiology is a sought-after, profitable, and useful field in the medical industry. Progress in the development of digital methods and the development of computer and telecommunication systems and networks set the face of present and future medical technologies and…

  • End of Life (EoL) Care Awareness

    Objectives The objectives of this presentation are linked to the specifics of end-of-life care. Since death and dying and the perception of them are linked with the person’s culture and their life experiences, it is essential for a healthcare professional to comprehend how patients may approach death. Hence, the links between culture and elements of…

  • Breastfeeding Advantages and Disadvantages

    Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is associated with several benefits to both the child and its mother. Breast milk provides immunity advantages to the child because it carried antibodies derived from the mother (Kail & Cavanaugh, 2006). This helps the child fight diseases before their immune system is competent to produce their antibodies. Concerns related to breastfeeding include…

  • Treatment After Surgery on Abdominal Organs

    Effect of chewing gum on bowel motility in post operative patients following abdominal surgery: A clinical outcome based study One of the problems in the treatment of patients after surgery on the abdominal organs is the restoration of intestinal peristalsis. Violation of intestinal motility in the early postoperative period is considered the cause of various…

  • The Dilemma of Telling the Diagnosis to Terminal ill Patients

    One of the difficulties of the doctor’s work, not to mention the technical part, is telling the patients and their loved ones about the diagnosis. The matter gets even worse when the patient has a severe disorder and is terminally ill. People in Asian culture believe that it is better to retain the patients uninformed.…

  • Research Gaps in Evidence-Based Medicine

    Evidence-based medicine relies on research and evidence to implement any change in practice, which includes diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. However, research and evidence that encompass all possible cases and scenarios is impossible, or, at least, impractically costly (Dreier & Löhler, 2016). Therefore, discovering gaps in the findings when researching literature and other types of…

  • “Identifying Barriers to Pain Management” by Egan and Cornally: Article Critique

    Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Research Design Sample Data Collection Method Limitations Findings Summary References Introduction The problem of pain management is a common topic in the modern healthcare setting. In their study, Egan and Cornally (2013) explore the obstacles to efficient management of pain in patients. The study is set in the context…

  • Why Humans Need Growth Hormones

    Growth hormone (GH) is formed in the pituitary gland under the direct control of the hypothalamus. It is responsible for the growth of the body, the regulation of metabolic processes, including the breakdown of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, as well as the work of the endocrine glands. The largest concentrations of GH are observed in…

  • Care Planning: Patient’s Problems

    Assessment Clinical Problem Client Goals/Desired Outcomes/ Interventions/Actions/Order Subjective: Patient has fallen prior to admission and was unable to get up from the floor. Objective: Patient appears weak. Patient holds on to objects to move from place to place. Risk of falls. Client will have no incidences of falls throughout stay. Client will make essential changes…

  • “Identifying Barriers to Pain Management in Long-Term Care” the Article by Egan & Cornally

    Table of Contents Introduction Research Question Research Design Sample Data Collection Methods Limitations Findings Summary References Introduction Effective pain management is critical to increase patients’ health quality and keep their satisfaction levels high. Unfortunately, it may be difficult not only to manage pain but even to identify its severity in some cases. Nurses working in…