Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Pathophysiology is the study of how diseases affect the normal functioning of the body. It explains the mechanisms and processes that underlie the signs and symptoms of various disorders. Pharmacology is the science of drugs and their interactions with living systems. It covers the sources, properties, effects, and uses of drugs in […]
Improving Incident Reporting in Medicine Incident reporting is a vital tool for improving patient safety and quality of care in medicine. However, many incidents go unreported or underreported due to various barriers, such as fear of blame, lack of feedback, time constraints, and unclear definitions of what constitutes an incident. In this blog post, we […]
Risks in Healthcare Physical Environment That Increase Patient Fall Risk Patient falls are a serious problem in healthcare settings, affecting patient safety, quality of care, and healthcare costs. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), about one million patients fall in U.S. hospitals each year, and about 30% of those falls result […]
How Nurse Leaders Can Help in Facilitating Development Projects Nurse leaders play a vital role in facilitating development projects in the health care sector. Development projects are initiatives that aim to improve the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of health care services and outcomes. Some examples of development projects are implementing evidence-based practices, adopting new […]
Television’s Impact on the Patients’ Well-Being — Television is a common source of entertainment and information for many people, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, excessive television viewing may have negative effects on the physical and mental health of patients, as well as their quality of life. This paper will examine some of the evidence […]
Education to Improve Staff Competence in the ED Emergency department (ED) staff are often faced with complex and challenging situations that require high levels of competence, knowledge and skills. However, the ED environment is also dynamic and unpredictable, which makes it difficult to provide adequate and consistent training and education for the staff. Therefore, it […]
Nursing Care for Patients with ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that affects about 5% of children and 2.5% of adults worldwide. ADHD is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity that interfere with daily functioning and development. Patients with ADHD may face various challenges in their academic, […]
Students will receive an assigned chapter/portion of the American Military History Textbook and will provide a brief to their class on their scheduled date. The brief will not exceed 15 minutes and shall include the following:Chapter 5 of attached textbook Set the stage for what’s happening in the chapter. What relevant events are happening domestically […]
Assessment Task 2 Strategic Plan Due: Week 7 Value: 50% Format: Report Word length: 3000 — 3500 (executive summary, references and appendices excluded) Learning outcomes: 2,3,4,5,6 Task description The objective of this assessment task is to demonstrate that you understand how to prepare a Strategic plan after successfully completing an external and internal environmental analysis […]
Addressing Medical Concerns in Child Abuse Victims Child abuse is a grave societal issue that affects millions of children worldwide. The physical and psychological consequences of abuse can be devastating, often leaving lasting scars on the victims. In addition to the immediate trauma, child abuse can also lead to various medical concerns that require careful […]
