Comorbidity

Journal Article Review Introduction ‘Taking a patient history: the role of the nurse’ is an article written by Tonks Fawcett, a senior lecturer in nursing studies, and Sarah Rhynas, a teaching fellow at the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom. The article was published in Nursing Standard in February 2012 and it discusses the function of the professional nurse in obtaining a thorough medical history from a patient based on the nursing process, with a focus on improving this skill.…

Bloodstream infections are a common outcome for individuals who have a central line catheter. A catheter-associated bloodstream infection is very serious, but most of the time is can be treated successfully with antibiotics. It is known that bloodstream infections cost healthcare systems millions of dollars and results in thousands of patient deaths each year, yet most of these infections are preventable. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) published a report in 2000 and noted that a central…

As humans, it is our natural instinct to pursue happiness, which is why many people search for different ways to live a happier life. Some find joy in helping others, while there are those who resort to materialism in order to feel happy. Interestingly enough, numerous study reveals that older people are much happier and satisfied with their lives. Another study shows that our perception of happiness differs based on our genetics, culture, social status, and many other essential factors.…

Neurofeedback Training for Reactive Attachment Disorder Reactive attachment disorder typically involves infants and children in their early childhood years. The disorder is generally in response to the lack of interactions and bonding that should occur in the infancy and early childhood stages of a child’s life (American Psychiatric Association, 2013, p 265). The child experiences social neglect and is deprived of the initial and ongoing bonding that occurs by having their basic emotional and…

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are one of the fundamental building blocks for creating any empirically supported therapies (ESTs). This implies that ESTs should be standard and superior treatment as they are founded and based on scientific and quantifiable evidence, which, of course, is the goal of any science. However, the stance is widely controversial as it is derived from assumptions that have minimal support and consensus data such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental…

Barriers faced by Hispanics to obtain optimal health Low health literacy is the inability to read, comprehend, and interpret health related data. The tendency to interpret symptoms without obtaining the medical diagnosis or exam may be related to low health literacy, which affects nearly 62% of Hispanics (Coffman, Norton, and Beene, 2011). Low health literacy is associated with inadequate diabetes knowledge, low glycemic control, and increase diabetes complications (Coffman, Norton, and Beene,…

Cognitive Processing Therapy Trauma can happen to a variety of people; old and young, rich and poor, male and female; through the use of physical, verbal or sexual abuse, even while stationed in the military. One study focused on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and compared its effectiveness to Present-Centered Therapy (PCT). Those who participated were diagnosed with PTSD related to military sexual trauma (both men and women) within three months before the study have more than one clear…

Unfortunately, with such a large number of people seeking care, the health care system isn’t able to accommodate them all. Advances in technology have caused an increase in the overall population by aiding people to live longer with multiple comorbidities. Numerous patients are of advanced age and are sicker than ever before, creating a strong need for physicians. New hospital reimbursement policies may lead to budget cuts and a decreased availability of bedside nursing jobs. This nursing…

Stigmas, Social exclusion and Isolation associated with HIV/AIDS: People who are living with HIV/AIDS have to face a tremendous amount of stigma, discrimination and social exclusion and isolation due to their underlying condition. These discriminations and stigmas can manifest themselves at various levels like in the family by the members of the family, in the surrounding society and at work place etc. There have been various studies which have proved that having an HIV positive status leads to…

Numerous studies have shown that critically ill psychiatric patient 's lifespan is significantly impacted by amendable medical comorbidities (Pope, 2011; Nankivell et al., 2013). Moreover, it has been predicted that their lifespan may be reduced by 25 years in comparison to the general population (Pope, 2011, Nankivell et al., 2013). Besides, other research reveals that health care providers ' negative attitude can considerably affect these patients ' treatment outcome as well as their overall…