Introduction The healthcare sector in the United States has seen advanced improvements in the last few decades, especially after the advent of many new technologies. Consequently, the lives of American citizens have improved significantly. However, not all communities in the country have equal access to medical facilities due to well-documented disparities between different ethnic populations. African Americans reportedly are the most affected citizens of the United States, with many social,

Introduction Environmental health centres on the study of the relationship between people and their environment. As a domain of public health, it aims to promote health and well-being, as well as the establishment of safe communities. Environmental health policies are, therefore, aimed at protecting people and ensuring the provision of healthy environments by reducing the impact of chemical exposure in air, soil, water, and food (American Public Health Association, 2021).

The Health-Illness Continuum And Its Importance Human health is not constant. Rather, it varies from time to time in response to internal and external conditions. The health-illness continuum presents these variances through a graphic representation. This continuum was first put forth by John W. Travis and is a portrayal of an individual’s wellness. The continuum incorporates emotional and mental health and depicts well-being as more than just the absence of

The public healthcare system in the United States is very expensive, and without healthcare insurance, it would break the bank for middle and lower-class families. However, some people either do not have insurance or their insurance plan is not optimal. This is prevalent in rural states of America. This also includes other disparities based on location. It is an established notion that the American healthcare system is fraught with problems,

  Article 1 Effect of prone position on respiratory parameters, intubation and death rate in COVID-19 patients: systematic review and meta-analysis (Behesht Aeen et al., 2021) Quantitative/ Qualitative? Why? Mixed method because it employs the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool Purpose Statement “The study aimed to determine the effects of prone positioning on respiratory parameters and outcomes.” Research Question Not given Outcome “Primary Outcome: the respiratory parameters and respiratory status. Secondary

Initially introduced by William Kissick in his book “Medicine’s Dilemmas: Infinite Needs Versus Finite Resources” in 1994, “Iron Triangle of Healthcare” is a concept that analyzes the healthcare model. According to this concept, every healthcare model has three key aspects: access, cost and quality (Young & Kroth, 2017). Improving one or two of these aspects will result in lowering the third. Aaron Carroll states in his article that there is

Introduction The prevention of diseases and the acquisition of an improved quality of life require immense health care around the globe. For this purpose, healthcare providers are central factors in improving the health and well-being of the commoners. Winter (2020) argued that in modern times, it is an open secret that the healthcare industry, especially the healthcare workforce, is facing massive problems in the overall fabric of the health sector.

Introduction Food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, or parasites can be a source of many diseases. An estimated 48 million people come down with foodborne diseases annually. Researchers have identified approximately 250 types of infections and diseases that are caused by these pathogens (CDC, 2020). Listeria Monocytogenes, a rod-shaped pathogenic bacterium, causes Listeriosis in an estimated 1600 people in the US every year. It replicates inside host human cells, causing disease.

Introduction  In the modern world, statistical knowledge plays a significant role in every paradigm of societal institutions. Statistical knowledge and the interpretation of data have immense significance in the field of health care. The application of statistics in the medical field is also called biostatistics. This research essay intends to unveil the significance of statistical knowledge in the medical field by analyzing its significance and application in the intensive care

A framework that guides the systematic improvement of care provided to patients is termed quality improvement (QI) in health care. The various processes of this QI process involve measurement, analysis, improvement, and control. In the field of nursing, quality improvement is similar to the continuous enhancement practised in healthcare. Many organizations focus on different dimensions of patient satisfaction to achieve better outcomes. However, the spread of healthcare infections (HCIs) requires

Abstract Customer satisfaction is the centre of every service industry, and over time, a lot of work has been done to improve the quality of service provided. This has led to the creation of the concept of service excellence. This concept relies on many factors for its success, and this research paper will take a closer look at some of these factors in the healthcare industry. Patients are the core

Introduction: The voice of the customer (VoC) can be defined as a process for gathering and fetching customers’ needs with respect to specific products or services. All the suggestions, needs, and requirements of the customer cloud are organized into a hierarchical structure to make strategies in accordance with all those proposals. In addition, these strategies are implemented on a priority basis to achieve customer satisfaction in terms of value addition.

Abstract Marijuana (Cannabis) is the gateway drug to other drugs and can lead to severe addiction that may result in mortality; however, in recent years, there has been a growing debate to make it legal as it has medicinal benefits. This may be true, but the negative impact of cannabis is much higher than the benefits. The effects of marijuana on the brain cannot be ignored as it affects neuropsychiatric

Describe what a dashboard is. How do we use it in healthcare? What type of data would you measure with it? What are the three groups that have led the development of this tool? What are some of the benefits that Kaplan and Norton identified? What are the four key elements of an effective dashboard? Several processes and tools are employed by business owners and administrators to track progress and

Background In the article “Nurse staffing and patient outcomes in critical care: A concise review”, the author, Daleen Aragon Penoyer, conducted a study that reviewed previous studies to find a link between patient outcomes and nurse staffing. The study showed that the patients who are severely affected by an illness demand more nurses, especially the highly skilled ones. However, these demands are not met in some places due to short

Summary Of The Clinical Issue In health care, the role of nurses is integral to ensuring optimal outcomes for patients, especially those in critical care. Inadequate staffing not only impacts the nursing practice but also impairs the care provided to patients. Low levels of staffing can lead to increased workload and excessive burnout. This may, in turn, expose patients to risk through medical errors and poor quality of patient care.

Write a critical appraisal that demonstrates comprehension of two quantitative research studies. Use the “Research Critique Guidelines – Part II” document to organize your essay. Successful completion of this assignment requires that you provide a rationale, include examples, and reference content from the study in your responses. Background Lee et al., the authors of the study “Are high nurse workload/staffing ratios associated with decreased survival in critically ill patients?” identify

Healthcare is one of the basic needs of all human beings; however, many people do not have access to quality healthcare. In the United States, people have access to quality, albeit expensive, healthcare. However, there is still a lot of debate around contraceptives. Should they be used? What are the moral implications of using them? But the most important question that needs to be answered is, “Why should birth control

Introduction Diabetes has an effect on the body’s ability to maintain normal levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. When the body turns the food into sugar, this conversion is introduced into the bloodstream. Whenever the amount of sugar increases, the pancreas produces insulin that helps the body to adjust the sugar level by helping the cells to absorb it. However, the problem arises when the pancreas is unable to

Introduction The contribution of substance abuse disorders (SUD) to mortality and morbidity has increased substantially not only in the United States but worldwide. In 2014, drug overdose caused more than 47,000 deaths, and it has remained a leading cause of mortality in the US. An estimated one out of every ten US adults develop SUD, which involves the abuse of cocaine, cannabis, heroin, opioids, hallucinogens, tranquillizers or sedatives, and stimulants,