Introduction The holistic assessment is an assessment of a person as a whole. It is used in the nursing process and creates a foundation for the patients care. This is done using therapeutic communication and collecting subjective and objective information about the patient. The holistic assessment is made up of physiological, psychological, sociological, developmental, spiritual and cultural…
Calgary Family Assessment Model | Case Study
This paper will discuss the components of the Calgary Family Assessment Model and bringing into context Mrs. P.L., whom two nursing students had the pleasure to interview. This paper will also explain Rolland’s Chronic Family Life Cycle and how this framework links with Mrs. P.L as she is living with multiple sclerosis . Calgary Family…
Spiritual Coping Strategies (SCS) Scale Research
Background of the Study The study of religion and spirituality has been gaining much attention to researchers nowadays. Research studies on these two areas and their relationship to health are expanding rapidly. (Koenig & Büssing, 2010) The relationship of religion and health has been existing in all groups of population even in the past. (Koenig,…
A Study on Root Canal Treatments
Title: Radiographic quality of root canal treatments performed by undergraduate dental students Authors: Masoud Saatchi 1 , Golshan Mohammadi 2 , Armita Vali Sichani 3 Dental Research Center, Department of Endodontics, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Isfahan, Iran. School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. Isfahan, Iran. Department of Endodontics, School…
Is Herbal Medicine a Complementary Therapy
“Is herbal medicine a complementary therapy?” Discuss the ways in which herbal medicine is a complementary therapy and draw your own conclusion. Defining complementary therapy and herbal medicine: Complementary: “Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.” (Oxford Dictionaries) Therapy: “Treatment intended to relieve or heal…
Arguments for the Importance of Vaccinations
Healthcare professionals have long understood the importance of vaccination, but amongst a small proportion of the population, there is scepticism surrounding their use. The aim of this report is to explain to a parent why they should have their child vaccinated but also to explore the reasons behind the reduction in the uptake of routine…
Evaluation of the Neccesity of Vaccinations
Are Vaccinations Even Necessary? If someone would have asked me five years ago, if having a vaccine was important, I would have automatically said yes. Well, there are some people in the U.S, who would have then, and now, disagreed with me. Over the past decade, numerous people across the U.S have ostracized vaccines as…
Child Abuse and Neglect (CAN) Research Proposal
SYNOPSIS Child abuse and neglect (CAN) is a serious public health problem and occurs in varying proportions or magnitudes, resulting from burden imposed on children by parents or adults. Most adults often impose their wishes on children without any recourse on their feelings. This flagrant (deliberate) imposition more often than not instilled so much fear…
History of Gout Research
Hyperuricemia is a biochemical defect distinguished by Serum uric acid (sUA) level greater than 6.8mg/dl (Sunkureddi et al . 2006). In majority of cases (90%), hyperuricemia arise due to reduced excretion of uric acid by kidneys, whereas in residual cases (10%), there is enlarged production of uric acid (Canella et al . 2005). . Gout…
Literature Review on Improving Cardiovascular Health With Statins
Introduction The increasing levels of acuity in current healthcare delivery requires continuous research to unearth the best evidence in improving patients care. Nurses have a central role in evidence-based practice as they tend to be key drivers of the various findings that result from various research. As researches continue to find better ways of improving…