Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • The Acupressure Effect on the Hemodialysis Patients Fatigue

    Table of Contents Initial Objectives (Hypothesis) Evaluation of Research Methods Conclusion References The article, “The effect of acupressure on the level of fatigue in hemodialysis patients” authored by Eğlence, Karataş, and Taşci (2013) reports the findings of a study conducted to investigate the effectiveness of acupressure in reducing the level of fatigue among patients undergoing…

  • Door-To-Balloon Time: Legal and Regulatory Requirements

    Clinical Activity: Legal and Regulatory Requirements When designing and selecting the most suitable evidence-based strategies to reduce door-to-balloon (D2B) time in ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) patients at Kendall Regional Medical Center in Miami, it is critical to pay attention not only to the actions and competencies of the nurses but also to legal and regulatory…

  • Epidemiology Overview: Miami

    Table of Contents Chosen illnesses Measles and Its Effect on the Community Meningitis and Its Effect on the Community Influenza and Its Effect on the Community Conclusion References Different states suffer from various illnesses. It is apparent that they have a vital influence on the communities, as they change the lifestyles and attitudes of inhabitants.…

  • Nurse Understaffing: Problem Identification

    Introduction The problem of nurse understaffing is a serious financial issue in the U.S. healthcare. Nurses working in understaffing conditions often experience stress and fatigue, and may suffer from burnout. Nurse understaffing increases the turnover rates and forces hospitals to spend more resources on nurse hiring and training. Nurse understaffing is associated with worse patient…

  • Telephone and Online Follow-up Versus Personal Visits

    Table of Contents Introduction The Identification of the Problem The Significance of the Problem to Nursing The Purpose of Research Research Questions The Master’s Essentials Aligning with the Topic Conclusion References Introduction Technological advancements are entering more and more spheres of people’s lives, leading to considerable improvements. In the healthcare profession, timely response to patients’…

  • Peru as a Country with High Mortality Rates

    Introduction: Peru Although Peru has higher than average life expectancy and death rates (about 6.1 deaths on 1,000 people), infant and child mortality are high. Thus, the infant mortality rate is 18.4 (“The world factbook,” 2017). Moreover, Peru has the highest mortality rate in children with upper respiratory infections, and this fact conditioned my choice…

  • Shared Governance Journey in Medicine

    Table of Contents Introduction Shared Governance Model Components Evidence Examples Conclusion References Introduction St. Louis Medical Center (SLMC) is a leading medical facility that applies emerging evidence and ideas to transform the medical experiences of different patients. The move to introduce a shared governance strategy in this institution can transform the experiences and activities of…

  • Nutrition in China: Red Yeast Rice

    In different cultures, food is consumed not only to sustain life but also to give certain social meaning. Dating back to several centuries ago, some communities used certain foods in their diet to provide good nutrition and also as a type of medicine to prevent or manage various types of diseases and disorders. Such foods…

  • Discussion of Quality Assurance Standards

    Table of Contents Client Interactions Data Clinical Services References Client Interactions Any Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) is likely to focus on total customer satisfaction. Some of the standards of this QAP related to client interaction are determined by its sponsors; the rest are self-set. It is planned to conduct anonymous and non-anonymous surveys among the…

  • American Nurses Association Personal Benefits

    Delegation According to the official document adopted by Florida Board of Nursing, Registered Nurses (RNs) may apply the delegation to ensure high-quality health care services and positive health outcomes (“Nurse Practice Act,” 2007). The delegation may be addressed to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in combination with supervision, education, and training. While licensed nurses delegate some…