Analysis of a National Healthcare Issue As was mentioned in the discussion assignment review, there is a wide variety of subject matter from which to select and an extensive array of problems within the healthcare realm. Each clinician within their profession has their viewpoint regarding which of these stressors immediately need changing. From my … Read more
Alteration of cellular processes The complex of various biological modules that interact through biophysical and biochemical ways mediates cellular functions. Interdependence between histone-modifying activities, including methylation, phosphorylation, acetylation, and histone-modifying complexes, regulates cellular functions like DNA replication, transcription, and repair (Lopes-Pacheco M., 2020). Understanding the molecular level helps understand how illnesses develop as a … Read more
If you were to ask 10 people what they believe to be the most significant issue facing healthcare today, you might get 10 different answers. Escalating costs? Regulation? Technology disruption? These and many other topics are worthy of discussion. Not surprisingly, much has been said in the research, within the profession, and in the … Read more
Patient Preferences and Decision-Making Patient-centered care is one of the most recent developments in nursing and clinical practice. Incorporating clients into clinical decision-making has been shown to improve recovery plans, cost-effective interventions, and the selection of the best therapeutic modalities. In the long run, all of these have enhanced patient care and results. Patients and … Read more
As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise. With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform colleagues, leadership, patients, … Read more
Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become … Read more
The collection of evidence is an activity that occurs with an endgame in mind. For example, law enforcement professionals collect evidence to support a decision to charge those accused of criminal activity. Similarly, evidence-based healthcare practitioners collect evidence to support decisions in pursuit of specific healthcare outcomes. In this Assignment, you will identify an issue … Read more
In the media introduction to this module, it was suggested that you as a nurse have an important role in the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). With a focus on patient care and outcomes, nurses may not always see themselves as contributors to the development of new systems. However, as you may have observed in … Read more
Introduction Evidence-based practice is a major emphasis in modern health care and is necessitated for maintaining patient safety (Horntvedt et al., 2018). Practice decisions should be based on the best available evidence, patient values, and the goal of delivering safe and efficient care (Williams & Cullen, 2016). Dissemination of … Read more
Evidence-based project (EBP) is a project that aims at finding evidence that would improve clinical practice (Kowalski, 2017). After the study the researcher would need to share the findings with members of the organization where it was undertaken and members of the public. Disseminating information is critical since it provides room for application. There are … Read more