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Support is an important factor in managing a lifestyle change or event. For new mothers, support can be as invaluable resource as they transition into their new role of parent to the newborn. In addition, the newborn will reap the benefit of the mother who has support and is resilient and capable of utilizing the…

Evidence Based Research In today’s healthcare environment, practicing nurses are in high demand to utilize current evidence in making clinical decisions relative to patient care (Schaffer, Sandau, & Diedrick 2013). This is best achieved through thoughtful incorporation of the current research in the care of the patient along with nurses’ expertise, patient preferences and values,…

Osteoporosis in Women Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones, and the most common worldwide. It causes decreased bone mass, the bones become more porous increasingly over time, plus the spaces or cavities inside become fragile, this withstanding less of the blows and easily fracturing. This disease has been defined as the widespread skeletal disorder, characterized…

Abstract This study addresses the risk factors for adult-onset asthma, including cigarette smoking, atopy, and obesity. Asthma denotes a pulmonary disease characterized by increased airways responsiveness to stimuli, such as allergens and irritants that cause blockages. Noteworthy, asthma can attack anybody and at any stage of life. The major symptoms of asthma include recurring episodes…

Research Methods in Health and Social Care – Comparative Methodologies Assignment Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to aim to highlight in detail the similarities and dissimilarities between quantitative and qualitative research. The assignment will aim to do this by comparing two different research papers each one using a different style of research method….

RESEARCH PROJECT INTRODUCTION “From silicone implants and fat transfers to bubble butts and a high mortality rate, we investigate whether the BBL is the most dangerous cosmetic surgery of all” (Gold, 2019a). Other than inside the cosmetic surgery industry, the procedure known as Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) has vastly become one of the most scandalous surgeries…

Critique research articles mean careful and critical appraisal of strength and limitations of a piece of research, rather than hunting for and exposing mistake (Polt and Beck 2008). A critical review is an evaluation of an academic article or essay. It makes judgment, positive or negative, about the text using various criteria. It is an…

Clinical handover in the trauma setting: a qualitative study of paramedics and trauma team members Research is the key contributor of professional development in many professions, particularly healthcare. It allows practitioners to inform, adjust and monitor particular ways of practice or issues. The ability to evaluate research evidence appropriately is essential to avoid the assumption…

Childhood obesity is at an all-time high throughout the United States, and primary care offices should have a streamlined intervention on how to manage this disease. The purpose of this project is to analyze the literature to identify evidence-based approaches in for management and treatment of pediatric obesity in primary care, addressing the question “In…

Attitudes toward incident reporting. Attitudes and perceived barriers to incident reporting among tertiary level health professionals were researched by Malik, Alam, Mir, & Abbas (2010) to address the limited incident reporting framework in Pakistan. A random sample of 217 doctors and nurses in Shifa International Hospitals were given a modified version of the AHRQ’s questionnaire…