This paper examines Orem’s theory both in nursing situations and in other disciplines.
Suicide among Young New Jersey Adults
This paper discusses the incidence of suicide among young people in New Jersey, with reference to the Healthy People 2010 federal guidelines.
Article Review on Physical Human Growth
This paper will provide a review of two articles, “Infant growth charts need revision” by Zorika Petic Henderson, published in Human Ecology Forum, September 22, 1994, and “Monitoring children’s...
Managed Care
This paper discusses managed care, and suggests ways to improve it, specifically by returning medical decisions to physicians.
Women in Ancient Greece
This paper tells, in narrative form, what the daily lives of women in ancient Greece were like.
Tooth Whitening
This paper examines the dental procedure of tooth whitening in detail.
Improving Health through Moderate Exercise
This paper examines the reports and research that support the claim that moderate exercise is beneficial.
Improving the Health of Older Americans
This paper considers the objectives of the Department of Health and Human Services with regard to older Americans.
National Health Care
This paper argues that America should have national health coverage, and discusses the issues that must be addressed before that can happen
Health Promotion: Corporate, Clinical, Community, and Commercial
The purpose of this essay is to examine the promotion of health in four sectors: Corporate, Clinical, Community, and Commercial (fitness experts and consultants). Each sector is employing a range...
Medically Uninsured Americans
This paper discusses the impact of uninsured Americans on the health care system, and debunks the myths of who is uninsured. It includes a literature review and recommendations for achieving...
CRITIQUE OF CLINICAL MISCARRIAGE STUDY
This paper follows the guidelines of a nursing-class critique as it examines the efficacy of a clinical study on counseling as treatment for women who have suffered miscarriages. Based entirely on...
The quality of health care for African Americans with Alzheimer’s Disease
This paper is a research proposal for a study of African Americans and the quality of health care available to those who suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease. This disease affects a significant...
Eating Fish During Pregnancy
This paper examines whether or not women should eat fish during pregnancy.
Health Insurance
This paper examines the most common forms of health insurance in the United States today; it also discusses some of the problems of the health care system.
Quality of Health Care for African Americans Alzheimer’s Patients
Describes the reasons why African-Americans have a higher prevalence of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, and discusses research and treatment issues, including the need for further research...
Strategies for Survival in the Hospital Industry
An evaluation of the article by the same name, written in the early 1980s, and a discussion of how the healthcare industry has changed.
Case Study: International Health Insurance (IHI)
Discusses ways in which IHI can stay on top of its industry in the face of increasing competition
Chiropractic Care in the United States
This paper examines the growing acceptance of chiropractic care in the United States and the emphasis placed by chiropractors on the importance of ongoing, preventive care to maintain health.
The Cost of Quality Healthcare
Despite the fact that the United States has access to perhaps the best medical technology in the world, many of our citizens cannot get good healthcare because they cannot afford it. This paper...
Fisher Speech
This paper critiques Mary Fisher's speech about AIDS, which she gave at the 1992 Republican Presidential Convention.
Heart Attack
This paper describes some of the symptoms of heart attack, the causes of the attack, who is at risk, and ways to lower that risk. This paper will also consider the type of statistics that are used...
Nursing Theory and Practice: Focus on Current Issues in Long-term Care
This paper explains nursing theory and makes it relevant to a current health issue, long-term care for the elderly.
Colorectal Cancer as a Public Health Issue
This paper discusses colorectal cancer and why it should be considered from a public health perspective.
Abortion, An Experimental Model
This paper sets up an experimental model to test why black women are more likely to have abortions than are white women.
Acupuncture
This paper argues that acupuncture should be considered as part of a holistic, preventive health strategy that should be covered by insurance plans and given more credence by Western medical...
The Anthrax Vaccine
This report discusses the anthrax vaccine, which is currently being administered to all military service personnel. Its safety, however, to both service members and their families, has been...
Non-Profit HMOs
Examines the long standing non-profit HMO, Kaiser Permanente, studying its history and the services it provides. Further, its tax-exempt status is examined in context of what has happened to other...
Problems Inherent in Managed Healthcare
The history of managed care and HMOs, some of the problems, possible solutions and suggestions for alternative health care models.
Respiratory Health
This report discusses the respiratory system with regard to approaches to health care and disease management. Includes suggestions for maintenance of respiratory health based upon identified...
Human Growth and Aging
This paper discusses a number of theories of human growth and aging, with particular emphasis on the aging process, its signs and symptoms, and how scientists are attempting to arrest it.
Obesity Epidemic in the United States
This report discusses the obesity "epidemic" in the U.S., its causes, and the public health consequences of the trend to obesity.
AIDS in the Hospitality Industry
This report presents a review of the laws dealing with AIDS discrimination in the hospitality industry, the remedies, and examples of cases. Also offers examples of how other nations are dealing...
Psychology of Perception: Vision Restoration Technology
The paper discusses the various types of technologies being developed around the world to restore sight to people who have lost or damaged vision as a result of disease or traumatic injuries....
Pesticides in Children's Food
Because of their physiology, children face certain health risks that adults do not, and have been found to be particularly at risk to health dangers from exposure to pesticide residues in food....
The Ethics of Nursing
This paper will examine the philosophy of nursing, especially the right to health services for all members of society, the worth and dignity of every human being, and the value placed upon diversity.
Epidemiologist
First-person discussion of the job of an epidemiologist, including qualifications, government funding, cultural sensitivity, and more.
Economics of Health Care
This paper examines some of the concerns of health care in America today. It focuses on three population segments which impact the system: “Baby Boomers”; catastrophically ill new-borns; and the...
Healthcare for the Homeless
A proposal for addressing the accessibility, quality, and cost issues involved in providing healthcare for the homeless.
Women's Healthcare & Treatment
A short history of women's healthcare, with a discussion of how the leadership of women in the medical field as well as other women's issue advocates has impacted how women's health is treated....
Timeless Healing
A discussion of the interrelatedness of mind and body with regard to restoration and maintenance of health. Based partly on the writings of Dr. Herbert Benson in Timeless Healing.
Community Health
Develop 3 priorities for increasing the quality of the community’s health. Priority #1: Increase Prevention Measures Priority #2: Develop Plan for Dealing with Seniors Priority #3: Identify...
Cognitive Decline and Aging
Abstract: In this paper, there will be a discussion on the cognitive abilities of human beings and how it changes in response to age. Recent research will be referenced in the process.
The Canadian Health Care System
Abstract: In this paper, there will be a discussion on Canada’s Health Care system – how it can perhaps benefit from the United States system, which uses patient participation programs. An...
Overview of the Canadian Health Care System
Introduction: The government is the single health care provider in Canada. All services are covered at the same level for all Canadians, regardless of where the individual is when the need for...
AN OVERVIEW OF BREAST CANCER
Breast cancer is not an uncommon affliction. It affects ten percent of all women, and accounts for 1/8 of all female cancer diagnoses. Male breast cancer is considerably more rare; men account...
Brain Transplants
Summary: This paper will discuss brain transplants, where the technology is now, and how fetal tissue figures into the procedure
Developing the reasons for the need of a standard for the sexuality of individuals with autism
During my co-op experience as a residential instructor for the adolescents with autism at Boston Higashi School, I felt the sense of exhaustion when dealing with the sexual expressions of these...
Research: the Anatomy, Physiology, Growth of Bone Tissue and Exercise in Females
Introduction: This paper examines research on certain aspects of skeletal development in females and reviews some recommendations as to osteoporosis complications. Lack of exercise during youth and...
Birth Control and its Various Impacts on Society
Introduction: The development of the birth control pill was central to the behavioral and cultural changes that make up what we still call the sexual revolution. This paper will attempt to discuss...
Budget Systems and Health Care
Reviews the available literature on how a budget system affects the healthcare organization. The writer concludes that there is very little impact of a budget system on the healthcare...
The Politics of Health Care Reform
Discusses the issues surrounding health care reform and looks at the Democratic plan for instituting an affordable health care system which was introduced by President Bill Clinton. The report...
The Birth Control Pill
Discusses the economic, social and medical impacts this contraceptive has had on society. Also provides a brief history of the pill since its inception and examines other methods of birth control...
Heart Attacks: A Deadly Form of Heart Disease
Considers some of the factors and causes leading to one of the deadliest forms of heart disease, the heart attack. The report also considers who is at risk of a heart attack, including the...
Organ Donation
Discusses the topic of organ donation. Includes an overview of the procedures, transplants, allocation of organs, and the legal aspects of organ donation, such as your right to refuse organ...
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's)
A discussion of managed care in the United States including how HMO's work, the quality of the health care, and the economic implications of this system.
Healthcare Cost Control & Employee-Management Relations
Explores the factors behind implementation of a large-scale health care cost containment program, improved employee-management relations, and significant contributions to conflict resolutions.
Bone Development in Adolescents
Discusses the factors that contribute to healthy bone development in teenagers. Bone disorders such as scoliosis are also discussed.
History and Evolution of Nursing
Analyzes the nursing profession throughout history.
Managed Health Care and Research
Market forces are making it harder for academic medical centers to continue with their research pursuits. Argues that if managed healthcare does not find efficient ways to serve consumers, research...
Tattooing & Piercing as a Form of Cultural Expression
Discusses the use of the tattoo and body piercing as forms of cultural expression among youth. Adults believe there may by health risks associated with what they consider mutilation of the body....
Collective Bargaining in Healthcare
A discussion of the major issues of collective bargaining in health care, including economic and administrative concerns.
Gerontology - Financing Long-Term Healthcare
Discusses how financing long-term care for the elderly is difficult with population trends and political activity from a health care provider's viewpoint.
Lower Back Pain from an Ergonomic Perspective
Discusses low-back pain as a major expense for businesses as well as employees, but the wise use of ergonomics has cut that cost.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment vs Inpatient Treatment for the Elderly
Comparative analysis that examines the scope of the issues related to elderly outpatient and inpatient populations and proposes a study which includes a statement of purpose, hypothesis and...
Cultural Diversity in Nursing: A Formidable Challenge
Discusses the challenges that multiculturalism presents to the nursing profession, both internally, as more culturally diverse persons enter the profession, and externally, with increasing numbers...
Menopause
Discusses the symptoms and biological factors associated with menopause.
Chinese Astrology and Medicine
A discussion of the correlation between Chinese astrology and Chinese medicine, which share the same founding theories. Indeed, understanding the movements of heaven and earth enables one to...
Breast Cancer : A Public Health Problem
Presents statistics relating to breast cancer, the population affected, risk factors, interventions and the role of community health services in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
Ethics in the Health Care Profession
Examines the values of studying ethics for the health care professional.
Public Health Policy for HIV-positive Health Care Professionals
Discusses some of the concerns and precautions regarding health care professionals (doctors, nurses, dentists, et al) who are HIV-positive or have full-blown AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency...
Managing Change in the 21st Century Healthcare Environment
Discusses the changes in the health care industry from a business management perspective by identifying changes and reforms in health care, analyzing long and short term effects, and examining...
Medicare-Medicaid Reform: Is Privatization the Answer?
Provides a brief analysis of the current state of the Medicare-Medicaid program, its problems and omissions, how the public could be best served with the new additions to public policy, and the...
Cholesterol and its Link to Coronary Heart Disease
Provides a description of cholesterol and its effects on the functions of the heart relating to increased risk of heart disease.
An Analysis of the French Paradox
Provides an introduction to the French Paradox, which is the phenomenon that the French live longer and healthier lives despite their unhealthy diets. Also argues that the consumption of red wine...
Women in Midlife
Midlife (ages 40-65) is a time of change for everyone but the physical complications of menopause make it an especially interesting time for women who often see this time in the life as a chance...
The Elderly and the Aging Process
Discusses the social isolation caused by aging among elderly and offers solutions to cope with this problem such as interventions and personal interaction.
The History of Birth Control
Describes the history of various birth control methods used in ancient and modern times. Includes modern history from the Comstock Law, through the Sanger years, and leads into the Planned...
Physician-Patient Relations
Argues that communication is the most important element for founding and upholding an ethical relationship between physician and patient. Discusses informed consent, Kant's Categorical Imperative,...
Ethics of Health Care Allocation
An ethical analysis of the different types of health care allocation systems. Written from position that the two-tier system is the most advantageous. Also utilizes ethical theory, utilitarianism,...
Evaluation of Orem's Theory of Self-Care
Analyzes Dorothea Orem's Theory of Self-Care utilizing criteria established by Jacqueline Fawcett. This report defines the conceptual framework of Orem's theory by examining the six central and one...
Cholesterol and Heart Disease
This paper examines the connection between cholesterol and heart disease. It also considers various types of cholesterol; controlling cholesterol levels; control and prevention of heart disease;...
The Effects of Age and Aging on Human Physiology
This paper looks, in detail, at three primary effects of aging upon human physiology: musculoskeletal changes, hormone and blood-chemical changes, and brain function. The paper tests the following...
The Turnover Ratio of Nurses in Nursing Homes
Discusses the nurse turnover ratio in nursing homes and the factors involved, such as personal factors and all facets of job satisfaction.
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