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A Patient Data Dictionary: Description and Significance A data dictionary contains metadata; in other words, it is a collection of elements in a database with a detailed description. It is helpful in the healthcare system, as a catalog of available healthcare data is a great advantage to reusing routinely collected data for secondary purposes (Bruland…

Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers Introduction Pressure ulcers are a result of constantly applied pressure on a certain region of skin continuously, which creates localized erosion, tear, and necrosis of the tissue. Pressure ulcers can be categorized as a major and significant burden in both the national and global healthcare field since their implications are…

Fluid Balance in Human Organisms Evolutionarily, human organisms developed well-controlled regulatory mechanisms that maintain fluid balance because water is an essential medium for all biochemical reactions in the body. Indeed, specific hormones and signaling molecules, like aldosterone, cortisol, and antidiuretic hormone, are known to regulate water-salt balance in the body by promoting or stopping diuresis…

Impact of Malpractice Suits on the Medical Care Executive Summary This report will analyze malpractice suits and their impact on the cost of medical care. It will specifically target the aspect of self-interest in the field of medical care practice. The main areas of concern are the options available to both the patients and the…

Care Planning Systems in Managing Lower Back Pain Table of Contents Introduction Annotated Bibliography Conclusion References Introduction Care planning systems have transformed the way nursing care is conceptualized and delivered. The technology provides a direct link between evidence-based information and knowledge. Evidence-based research is an essential strategy that is applied in addressing critical healthcare issues.…

The TrueBlue Study: Qualitative Article Critique Introduction Quantitative research is a fundamentally significant tool in the nursing practice since it does not only facilitate the continual development of knowledge, but also generates rigorous, objective, and controllable information which helps define the distinctive role of nursing as a contemporary profession (Burns & Grove, 2005). In this…

Watsons Theory of Caring and the Tidal Model Watsons care theory includes an approach to more holistic care and treatment of patients. Instead of using science only, care theory is based on more mindful and conscious interaction with the patient for a deeper personal connection. It helps to identify all the components necessary for the…

The Medicine Women Documentary Analysis In the context of the documentary Medicine Women, Lori distinguishes between doctoring and healing because she believes that the training she received in her surgical residency did not provide her with the holistic and spiritual approach to care that is inherent to traditional indigenous healing practices. She sought to learn…

Aloe Vera: Inside and External Use Table of Contents Introduction Vitamin content Inside Use External Use Conclusion Reference Introduction Aloe vera is a plant from the succulent family, which is well known for its healing properties. Aloe vera will be an excellent helpful supplement for many dishes. Although the plant itself will not significantly change…

Explanation of the Glycemic Index One important measure of the nutritional value of foods is the glycemic index. In general, it refers to the ability of carbohydrate-containing foods to raise a persons blood sugar levels (Mayo Clinic, 2020). It is worth clarifying that carbohydrates are one of several important biological classes of substances that form…