Category: Health & Medicine
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Reduction of Costs in Psychiatric Facilities
All health care providers have to carefully utilize their resources to avoid excessive usage. My current work setting is a psychiatric facility that has many patients requiring continuous assistance and care, which, in turn, leads to extensive use of supplies. The managers of the facility employ several effective tactics to reduce the over-usage of vital…
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Assessments and Tools for Use With Clients With Trauma
Table of Contents Introduction The Stressful Life Experiences (SLE) Screen Combat Exposure Scale and Intimate Partner Violence Screening Tool The PTSD Checklist Dispositional Resilience Scale Screening for suicidality Intervention Programs for Trauma References Introduction The first step in assessing trauma is acknowledging that one cannot have any trauma-related symptoms if one has not experienced trauma.…
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Epidemiological Research: Multivariable Analysis
Multivariable analysis is a combination of various statistical methods that are designed to test hypotheses, the relationship between the factors studied in a research, and certain features that do not have a quantitative description. This technique allows one to determine the degree of interaction of factors and their influence on certain processes. The method of…
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Burnout Among Dental Hygienists in California
Bercasio, Laurie V., Dorothy J. Rowe, and Alfa-Ibrahim Yansane. “Factors associated with burnout among dental hygienists in California.” American Dental Hygienists’ Association 94.6, 2020, pp. 40-48. The study of Bercasio et al. (2020) uses the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) which measures the symptoms of physical and mental tiredness brought on by one’s job. The main…
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Shortage of Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians
Introduction What could happen when someone calls 911, and there is no response, or the ambulances arrive too late? The healthcare system in the United States has been subject to many critical issues, one of which involved the shortage of personnel. Much of the current focus in research and policy-making is on such aspects as…
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Instructional Methods for a 60-Minute Educational Program
Instructional methods mean general principles used in classroom instructions. The choice of a method is depended on educational philosophy and what fits an instructor. The following are methods that will suit a 60-minute education program. The first one is lecture; this is an old method of teaching based on idealism philosophy. It involves explaining concepts…
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The Weight-Loss Options Analysis
Table of Contents Pros and Cons of Print up Forecasting Method Packaging Size Analysis Pricing Strategy Impacts of Pricing Decision I recommend B2C which is more effective in enhancing product access and consumption. Currently, many different diets, exercise regimens, and prescription and over-the-counter treatments are available for weight loss. Therefore, the producers of these products…
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Community Benefit Spending Regulation for Tax-Exempt Hospitals
The Expectations of Hospitals Regarding Community Benefit Spending as Established by Policy Tax-exempt hospitals should conduct continuous and periodic community health needs assessments to meet the expectations of community benefit spending law. Singh et al.’s (2015) findings show that the expenditure of tax-exempt hospitals does not match the healthcare needs of the communities they serve.…
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National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Competencies
Introduction Installation of the nursing program continues to play a crucial part in laying scientific foundations. People’s current dimensional world requires the utmost research in various fields to improve living standards. Scientific foundations relate to critical thinking based on data that involves steps to raise the concepts of practice (Hodges et al., 2019). Research findings…
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Contingency Theory for Advanced Nursing Leadership
Table of Contents Introduction Model Characteristics Application to Advanced Nursing Role Conclusion References Introduction Applying theoretical models from various disciplines other than nursing is a good practice for advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs). It allows for expanding knowledge and vision of interpersonal relationships and responsibilities. Following their roles and obligations, ANPs might positively affect patient satisfaction,…