The theory of bio-psychosocial model was introduced in 1977 by Mr. George Engel, a professor of psychiatry and medicine. It is a comprehensive model explicating a strong relationship between health and disease by integrating cultural, social, and psychological considerations (Engel 1977, p. 132). There has been a consistent effort since 1980s to examine the interconnectedness…
Anxiety and Depression in Diabetes Sufferers
INTRODUCTION The activities involved in identifying and searching for information on a topic and developing a comprehensive picture of a state of knowledge and attitude on a topic is called review of literature. Polit & Hungler (2006). The review of literature is an extensive systematic scuritinization of potential sources of previous study and work. This…
Reflection on Relationships that Develop in Care Work
Adam Nawrocki Identifying and Meeting the Needs of Individual Client Reflection on relationships that develop in care work The first day I started my practice as scheduled at 8 00, was invited to an interview with the CNM, in order to introduce me and I know a standard organization was given a tour on the…
A Study On Peplaus Interpersonal Theory
This nursing critique paper examines the work of Hildegard Peplau as a nursing theorist and nurse practitioner. Because Peplau’s figure in the nursing profession has had such a revolutionary impact, we will examine her early life then later her career as a nurse as well as how these experiences impacted her work a nursing theorist…
Critiquing Nursing Research – Antenatal Depression
Research is diligent, systematic inquiry or investigation to validate and refine existing knowledge and generate new knowledge that directly and indirectly influence nursing practice, Burns & Grove(2007). To judge limitations, significance, strength and weakness of any study or research, we need to review all the aspects of that study comprehensively and that is critique. The…
The Malpractices Of Hand Hygiene In Nursing Staff
Hand washing practices are deteriorating day by day at public sector hospitals despite adequate knowledge. This study enlightens an approach to evaluate the knowledge and practice of standard hand hygiene in nursing staff to identify the causes of not adapting hand hygiene techniques during routine patient care work. METHOD: A cross sectional study was carried…
How does Vitamin D affect Diabetes
The common endocrine disorder diabetes is most prevalent in today’s day in age due to the rise in the populations’ weight, poor diet choices, and lack of physical exercise. Personally, I know of multiple family members who fit well into this category and uncoincidentally are living their lives with diabetes. I was familiar with their…
Patient Case Study: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Health History ● Patient: J.D. ● Age: 30 years old ● Gender: Female ● Ethnicity: Hispanic ● Chief complaint: cold sweats, nausea, vomiting, and disorientation. ● The patient’s history of present illness on admission includes type I diabetes and missing insulin administration, which led to diabetic ketoacidosis (Bedaso, Oltaye, Geja, & Ayalew, 2019). ● Past…
HIV Screening for Pregnant Mothers | Research
INTRODUCTION “There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation” – Pamela S.Nadev “Passing the disease to a new born is a human rights violation. This should stop and all of us must try to make this a success,” Oscar Fernandes (Head of Forum of parliamentarians on HIV/AIDS) reportedly said when…
Psychedelics as Treatment for Depression in Patients with Dementia
Psychedelics as Treatment for Depression in Patients with Dementia Literature Review Older adults Aging is an inevitable part of life. Approximately 20% of the population in developed countries is comprised of adults over 60 years old (Wick, et al., 2000). The average life expectancy continues to grow meaning the risk of an individual developing an…