The provision of percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) for patients with the occlusive cardiac vascular disease has been a growing trend since the procedure debuted in the late 1970s. The nursing continuum of care that ushers the patient through the PCI process can have a large impact on short- and long-term clinical outcomes. How can epidemiology […]
Prompted in part by the ideas presented for the technology innovation project, the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors has become increasingly concerned about the ability to identify, recruit, and retain the appropriate skill mix for the organization. The CEO has designated an interdisciplinary team and asked it to prepare an analysis of […]
How do the Statistical tests in Clinical practice influence the choice of test used between t-tests, their non-parametric equivalents, and a chi-square? What do all have in common? Discuss the appropriate use of t-tests and their non-parametric equivalents as well as the chi-square and its derivatives such as the Fisher’s Exact Test within clinical practice.
ANOVA (Non-parametric tests in clinical trials) is a comparative analysis group that allows researchers to compare three or more independent variables at a time without increasing the margin of statistical error. The biggest way I could see ANOVAS used is if a researcher is looking for possible disparities in a topic. For example, which ethnicity […]
Discuss the four methods of transmission of infectious diseases. Relate these methods of transmission to sanitary practices that could be performed to prevent spread. Debate the question of whether children with lice should be allowed to stay in care or school or should be excluded from care or school.
A case-control study design was utilized to investigate a possible risk association between dietary fat intake and pancreatic cancer. A group of 235 subjects with pancreatic cancer was identified from a regional tumor registry. Based on previous design considerations, a group of 515 age-matched subjects without pancreatic cancer were identified from a hospital discharge dataset […]
Another behavior that professionals aim to improve is the nutritional habits of young children. Many studies have evaluated the effectiveness of observational behavior on young children in regard to nutrition habits, such as fruit and vegetable consumption and nutritional literacy. One study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior evaluated the effectiveness of screen-based peer […]
Describe the nurses’ role and responsibility as health educators. What strategies besides the use of learning styles can a nurse educator consider when developing tailored individual care plans, or for an educational program in health promotion? When should the behavior be utilized in a care plan or health promotion?
Developmental psychology is the study of age-related changes in behavior and mental processes, including stages of growth, from conception to death. Development is an ongoing, lifelong process. What stage of human development are you in currently and what are your main challenges/activities? Reflecting on Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, which stage do you find yourself […]
Examine the overview of Healthcare access and quality on the HealthyPeople website. Define the determinant. Describe how the assigned social determinant could impact the health outcomes of a client. Identify what information the NP could gather to assess the impact of the determinant on the client. Discuss at least two online, national, or local resources […]
