Reducing Diagnostic Testing Variation and Overuse Diagnostic testing is an essential component of healthcare, as it can help diagnose, monitor, and treat various conditions. However, diagnostic testing can also be overused, meaning that tests are performed when they are not clinically indicated or appropriate. Overuse of diagnostic testing can lead to unnecessary costs, harms, and […]
Comparing Approaches to Maritime Spatial Planning Across National Exclusive Economic Zones Maritime spatial planning (MSP) is a process that aims to balance the competing demands for the use of marine resources and space, while ensuring the conservation and sustainable development of the marine environment. MSP is increasingly recognized as a key tool for achieving the […]
Use of Healthcare Information Technology to support evidence-based practice in nursing Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) is the use of digital tools and systems to collect, store, process, analyse, and communicate health-related data and information. HIT can support evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing, which is the integration of the best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and […]
Religion’s History and Social Stratification Religion is a complex phenomenon that influences various aspects of human society, such as beliefs, values, practices, and institutions. One of the dimensions of religion that has attracted the attention of sociologists is its relationship with social stratification, or the division of a society into hierarchical layers based on different […]
The impact of the environment on human health The environment is the physical, chemical, and biological context in which humans live, work, and play. It influences our health in many ways, both directly and indirectly. Some of the environmental factors that affect human health are: – Air quality: The quality of the air we breathe […]
Right-to-try legislation and access to investigational drugs Right-to-try legislation is a legal framework that allows patients with life-threatening diseases or conditions to access investigational drugs that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but have completed Phase 1 clinical trials. The aim of right-to-try legislation is to provide an alternative pathway […]
Changing family structures and living arrangements The American family has undergone significant change in recent decades, as more people are experiencing family life in diverse ways. Some of the factors that have contributed to these changes are the rise of cohabitation, the delay or forgoing of marriage, the decline in fertility, the increase in divorce, […]
Music therapy as a tool for pain management 1. Introduction Background of music therapy in health care: According to the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), music therapy is a well-established professional health discipline that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs for individuals of all ages. It is based on the relationship […]
The use of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques in psychiatric facilities Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that aims to modify maladaptive cognitions, behaviors, and physiological responses that maintain or worsen psychological distress. CBT has been shown to be effective for a variety of mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, substance […]
Hourly Rounding and Fall Prevention among the Elderly in Long Term Care: A Change Process Falls are a common and serious problem for elderly people living in long term care facilities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of four older adults falls each year, and about 20% of falls […]
