Category: Health & Medicine
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Chasing Zero: Winning the War on Healthcare Harm
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Chasing Zero is a documentary shot by The Texas Medical Institute of Technology (TMIT), a research organization whose main aim is the safety of patients. The documentary is hosted by Dennis Quaid, a featured actor who advocates for safer medical practices in healthcare. Dennis Quaid shared a…
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Tech Solutions for Child Obesity
Table of Contents Introduction Project’s Objectives Technological Innovations to Prevent Child Obesity The ACTIVE Fitness App Andie Nugent Invention: The Kazi Conclusion References Introduction Obesity is a condition resulting in excessive body fat. Patients suffering from obesity usually experience premature mortality since obesity also results in other medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and psychological…
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Australia
Table of Contents Introduction Risk Factors Impact on the Individual Individual Challenges Strategies Conclusion References Introduction Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is one of the most recognized medical conditions in the world. World Health Organization (2021) defines it as “a major global public health issue, having claimed 36.3 million [27.2–47.8 million] lives so far”. The most…
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The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Acute Hospital- Hospital University of Pennsylvania will be a part of the interprofessional team executing the future practice change project. The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is among the nation’s most prestigious healthcare networks. HUP has won several healthcare quality awards on a national level, and its staff are dedicated to the company’s…
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Childhood Obesity: Epidemiological Research
Table of Contents Examples of Epidemiology in Article Example of Epidemiological Research Integration Area of Greatest Learning Description Reference Examples of Epidemiology in Article Epidemiology is used in multiple instances in this article to make a compelling case for the advocacy and prevention of childhood obesity. Primarily, the authors examine the relatively high childhood obesity…
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Pressure Injury Prevention Program Implementation
Table of Contents Implementation Plan Action Plan References Implementation Plan In the past three years, scientists have shown a high interest in preventing pressure ulcers among patients with limited mobility. (1) Most researchers share the opinion that an organized approach to risk assessment and the use of the Braden scale significantly improves patient health indicators…
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Healthcare Privatization in Saudi Arabia
Privatization of healthcare means that the government contracts private companies to provide healthcare services instead of providing them itself. Privatizing healthcare does not necessarily save government funds and can lead to worse patient health outcomes. Furthermore, the two popular Public-Private Participation (PPP) models in the healthcare sector are the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and the Design, Build,…
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The Importance of Electronic Medical Records
Table of Contents Electronic medical records Importance of health information Vulnerability of PHI to breach in confidentiality Types of security measures important to ensure that HIPAA regulations are met Identifying problems and errors in EMR using QI. Roles of the implementation team References Electronic medical records It is a clinical information system which collects, stores…
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Guidance and Coaching in Advanced Nursing Practice
Table of Contents Introduction Definition of Guidance and Coaching Theories Regarding Guidance and Coaching Current Healthcare System Recommendations for Change Conclusion References Introduction Guidance and coaching are typically used by nurses both in direct and indirect practice. Most importantly, what models and methods of coaching nursing leaders use in the direct practice since, in this…
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Using Intravenous Catheters to Administer Blood
Table of Contents Introduction Responsibility and Equipment List Procedure Removal of a Peripheral Intravenous Cannula Conclusion References This nursing terms to explore contains standard terms registered nurses use in their area of study; Sphygmomanometer Medical sphygmomanometers allow nurses and healthcare providers to monitor a patient’s blood pressure and heart rate. As a result, they can…