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How to Reduce the Incidence of Patient Falls Patient fall prevention is an important topic when it comes to hospital care. In addition, there are a lot of factors in a hospital setting that contribute to patient falls, such as slippery floors, the amount of time spent lying down, and possible side-effects of medication. It…

Blood Pressure Screening as the Major Preventive Measure in Adult Primary Care Table of Contents Description The Level of Prevention The Recommendations for Frequency Risk Factors Evidence-based Diagnostic Procedure and Treatment Barriers and Limitations Conclusion References High blood pressure may be one of the most common chronic diseases in the adult population. Nurses and doctors…

Vegetable Group Nutrient: Folate Vegetables provide a wide selection of various nutrients essential for a healthy diet. In particular, dark green vegetables, beans, peas, and lentils serve as a valuable source of folate (U.S. Department of Agriculture [USDA], 2020). Folate, also known as folic acid, is the natural form of vitamin B9 (Harvard T.H. Chan…

The Iowa Model of EBP In this discussion post, the committees approach presented in the video will be evaluated according to the Iowa Model, and additional steps will be offered for the improvement of evidence-based policies. Evidence-based practice (EBP) committees are often established by healthcare agencies to ensure patient safety and promote quality care through…

The Use of Embryonic Research in Medicine The embryo dispute is one of the fundamental provisions of bioethics. The main point of contention is the ethics of using embryonic research to advance medicine. The debate is a consequence of reasoning about the value of human life, the rights of the unborn, and the impact of…

Urgent Care in Low-Income Communities in New York Urgent Care centers have been around in the United States since the 1970s when they were first introduced as a more cost-effective alternative to traditional emergency rooms. In recent years, urgent care centers have become increasingly popular due to their convenient hours and wide range of services.…

The Specialization of Nurses Table of Contents Introduction Details about Certification Problem Statement Scholarly Article Key Points Scholarly Article Connection Conclusion References Introduction The specialization of nurses directly depends on the chosen clinical settings for work. The oncology nurse is involved in the diagnosis of cancers that require remission after treatment. Specialist certification for this…

Barriers to Practice: Advanced Practice Nurses Despite the 2010 report by the National Academy of Medicine (previously Institute of medicine) Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) continue to struggle against barriers of practice (Schober, 2019). APNs with the same national certification and educational preparation face various restrictions when relocating from one state to another, thus limiting their…

Sinusitis: Clinical Practice Guidelines Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference Introduction Rhinosinusitis is among the most concerning conditions in the healthcare field. The average annual number of diagnoses exceeds 30 million, which results in $11 billion in costs for the respective treatment (Rosenfeld et al., 2015). The economic costs are further increased by personal…

Kurt Lewins Change Theory Applied to Hemodialysis Changes are integral to any process, especially in the healthcare sector. Proper management and study of the basics regarding this topic will support healthcare specialists in the improvement of their practice and procedures that concern carrying for patients. Hence, the Kurt Lewin change theory will be examined, based…