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Diabetes Mellitus (DM), 2007.
This paper is a literary review studying diabetes mellitus (DM), a very complex disease that attacks the human body in a number of ways.
2,175 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 67.95
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This paper examines (1) the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) among various cohorts within the general population, (2) the criteria used to diagnose the disease, (3) the progression of the disease, (4) the biological changes that cause the symptoms, (5) the organelles, cells and tissues directly affected by the disease, (6) the risk factors that heighten an individual's susceptibility to the disease and (7) some common treatments. The author points out that, as with most health problems, genetics play a key role in making some people more vulnerable to DM. The paper concludes that it has only been in the last couple of decades that effective treatments have been developed that can save lives and perceptibly improve the quality of life for diabetes sufferers.
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"Returning once more to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), it is relevant to note that, as of 2005, 2.4 percent of the American population aged 20-39 had diabetes; for those aged 40-59, that figure rose 10.1 percent. Finally, for those over the age of 60, the percentage was an alarming 20.9 percent. Looking at the matter strictly from a gender-based perspective, it also appears as though men are more likely than women to contract diabetes, with 10.9 million American men over the age of 2005 having the disease versus only 9.7 million."
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Substance Abuse and Parents, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of substance abuse and parental functioning.
1,348 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the issue of determining the best parenting styles is a consistent topic among psychologists, parents, physicians and other professionals. The writer points out that typically parents desire to raise their children to be productive members of society and provide them with the essentials of life that will allow them to grow into healthy and confident human beings. The writer then discusses that when the parent is addicted to a particular substance the concern for that individual's parenting style is of even greater concern. The writer maintains that the effectiveness of the parenting styles of substance abusers can only be measured by the children of these individuals and the impact that the substance abuse has had on their lives. The writer concludes that when it is apparent that children of substance abusers are significantly more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol, become sexually promiscuous or live deviant lifestyles than children of non-abusers, it would appear that the parenting styles of substance abusers are insufficient.
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"The purpose of the study was to focus on the parenting of the mothers and fathers that raised these individuals, in comparison to the parenting styles of the addicts that participated in the study. The researchers found that all of the addicts that were evaluated believed that they were better parents of their own children than their parents had been to them. The researchers also found that in each case the addict felt a closer emotional connection to his or her mother and believed that the mother had been the primary caregiver in the home. However, of the addicts surveyed it was discovered that almost all of the parents that raised the individuals had a substance abuse problem involving alcohol."
"In relation to their own children the addicts believed that they were more stable and that they provided a better environment than their own parents."
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"Preoperative Teaching and Hysterectomy Outcomes", 2007.
An analysis of the research study, "Preoperative Teaching and Hysterectomy Outcomes," written by S.L. Oetker-Black, S. Jones, P. Estok, M. Ryan, N. Gale and C. Parker.
1,278 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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This paper provides a qualitative analysis of the article "Preoperative Teaching and Hysterectomy Outcomes", a research study by Oetker-Black, Jones, Estok, Ryan, Gale and Parker. The paper describes the study purpose, as well as the nine hypotheses of the study. It then reviews the literature that was used and analyzes the study design used in the research. Finally, the paper looks at the strengths and limitations of the study.
Table of Contents:
Problem
Study Purpose
Research Question(s)
Hypothesis/Hypotheses
Study Variables
Conceptual Model\Theoretical Framework
Review of Related Literature
Study Design
Sample and Setting
Study Instruments/Tools
Data Collection Methods
Data Analysis Procedures
Strengths\Limitations
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"Two threats to the internal validity of the study both were based on the data collectors used that were also the individuals selected to provide efficacy-based training to the study group. It is possible that patients responded to factors based on the collector's tone, demeanor or level of perceived compassion and interpreted this as nursing support to calm their anxiety rather than actually responding to the efficacy training. Similarly, the data collectors in post-surgical follow-up at six weeks and six months might have had the same effect and elicited different data than would have been provided on a self-reported questionnaire on paper."
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The African AIDS Epidemic, 2007.
An analysis of the global impact of inadequate health care policy and national poverty in the African AIDS epidemic.
1,762 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper analyzes the growing problem of AIDS in Africa. It discusses the major reasons why poverty and inadequate health care policies are important factors of this epidemic. The paper then compares Africa with other countries in the world and analyzes, in depth, how and why Africa is suffering under the epidemic of AIDS in recent times. It specifically looks at the global impact of inadequate health care policy and poverty in the African AIDS epidemic.
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"This statement from the Bush Administration allows the participatory involvement of not only South Africa, but of the other countries in the vicinity that show some economic and political stability. South Africa and Uganda represents one of the more stable countries of the region, this is why it has been included within this study on how the northern and southern hemispheres are dealing with this crisis. However, the status of South Africa as a leader in preventing AIDS for impoverished nations that surround it appear to be negligent, since it cannot provide a leading example of how to stop the infection within its own policy settings agendas. In this manner, the issue of poverty within a global context is an important factor in generating reasons as to why South Africa provides a higher rate of infections thn other countries, such as the United States."
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Microbiology Article Critique, 2007.
A critical assessment of a short article that recently appeared on the HeltNewsDigest.com website under the title "Even as You Work Out, Bacteria May be Bulking Up at the Gym".
1,177 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper looks at the article "Even as You Work Out, Bacteria May be Bulking Up at the Gym", which highlights the threat coming from methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) bacteria that can be found in the gyms many of us visit. The paper discusses how the article is very short, written in a simple English and has very little additional important information. The paper maintains that the article is also not completely scientifically accurate and many points have been oversimplified. As such, it has several weaknesses that can result in misinformation.
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"There are two distinct isolates of MRSA recognized today. One of them is community-acquired MRSA (CA-MRSA), which is the topic of the article, while the other one is health care-associated MRSA which is mentioned but not distinguished from Ca-MRSA. There are several reasons why this should be important. The outbreaks of CA-MRSA in the community could not be associated with health care exposure among the reported cases (Kowalski et al., 2005). CA-MRSA isolates are distinctly different form nonsocomial MRSA ones. The community strains often exhibit the resistance to -lactams only. On the other hand nonsocomial MRSA shows a strong multi-antibiotic resistance pattern (Kowalski et al, 2005)."
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Nursing Diversity, 2007.
This paper discusses gender perspectives in leadership and workplace diversity.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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In this article the writer discusses gender perspectives as they relate to leadership issues, focusing specifically on nursing. The writer points out that as more men enter the nursing profession, diversity is becoming the order of the day in healthcare at all levels. Another aspect of diversity is race and ethnicity since many nurses are black or nurses of color. The writer argues that the traditional strict lines of command are beginning to be replaced by an integrated workforce and decentralized decision making. The writer maintains that in certain cases, the nursing leader will find it essential to change her leadership style.
Outline:
Introduction
Practice Situation
Significance
Analysis
KEEP/CHANGE
Strategies for Change
Conclusion: My Learning
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"The practice situation is a labour and delivery unit. This unit demonstrated that male nurses are concerned with technical issues and are great with problem solving, whereas female nurses tend to focus on relationships. This balance would seem to be ideal so that males and females would complement one another. However, what evolved on the unit was far from ideal. There had been a number of complaints relating to relationships between mothers and nurses. The vast majority of the nurses involved were male. Complaints mainly concerned lack of attentive listening. However, quality of care was high. Communication between the unit manager and staff was often confusing and ambiguous. Staff members were not working well as a team. The morale of the nursing staff on the ward was very low. A large number of nurses were women of color whose needs and concerns were not heard."
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Cigarettes Tax, 2007.
This paper analyzes Proposition 86 of the State of California to add $2.60 in taxes to every pack of cigarettes, which could raise the price of the average pack to $7.
830 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper states that the anti smoking Proposition 86 is one of the most hotly contested propositions in California's legislative history. The author points out that the proponents argue that it will reduce smoking, improve health care services, and provide valuable tax revenues for the state. The paper reports that the opponents stress that the tax is a back door funding of the health care industry, is an irresponsible use of taxpayer money and financial punishment for millions of adults in the state who decide of their own volition to smoke, an activity that is still legal in the United States.
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"California is currently home to about 9% of the total population of smokers in the United States. This is a significant portion of the total population of cigarette smokers who will all be affected drastically by the tax increase on packs of cigarettes via Proposition 86. The immediate effect of the tax will be to decrease sales of packs of cigarettes in the state. This is basic economics. If the price of a pack of cigarettes increases so dramatically, by more than 50% in this case, it will inevitably lead to decreased sales as more individuals have difficulty absorbing the increased overall cost of smoking (never mind the long-term health costs)."
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Health Care Restructuring and Nursing, 2007.
A review of three perspectives in improving nursing efficiency during the restructuring of the health care system.
1,444 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses the restructuring of the health care system which has been undertaken to improve efficiency and cost cutting. The paper specifically discusses the consequences for nursing of the government's emphasis on efficiency. It analyzes three perspectives, which in combination can produce a number of transformative insights into nursing and efficiency.
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"Nurses are confronted with dilemmas related to efficiency and cost cutting not because of external pressures but because of their own position in the health care system. The principles on which nursing operates include a form of utilitarianism that involves balancing the needs of the individual patient with the needs of the many (Allen, 2004). Nurses also have to balance concern for quality against the opposing concerns of efficiency and cost savings. Another dilemma is that between standardization and individualization (Allen, 2004). The source of these dilemmas is to be found in the nursing profession."
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Orem's Theories, 2007.
An analysis of the application of Dorothea Orem's nuring theory to medical surgical nursing.
843 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper analyzes Orem's nursing theory and how it can be applied to guide practice in medical surgical nursing. It describes the rationale behind the theory and discusses it in relation to a patient's self care. The paper then discusses the application of Orem's theory in nursing, particularly in relation to a congestive heart failure patient's education.
Table of Contents:
Rationale
Brief overview of Orem's Theory of Self-Care
Review of Selected Literature
Application
Summary and Conclusion
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"This theory is most significant in the realm of practice, particularly patient education, in the case of life-altering chronic diseases. In a study by Wilson, Mood, Risk and Kershaw (2003), they attempted to tackle the issue of evaluating written lay literature for health education and instruction by incorporating elements of Orem's theories. Evaluation involved two main components: "factors congruent with the patient and his or her environment [and] essential evaluation factors" (Wilson, Mood, Risk & Kershaw, 2003, p. 70). They found that more traditional formats, such as presenting an overview of the disease first might need to be tailored according to the reading material evaluation results in order to encourage knowledge retention and comprehension rather than readability (Wilson, Mood, Risk & Kershaw, 2003)."
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Schizophrenia, 2007.
An analysis of the symptoms, treatment and treatment outcomes of schizophrenia.
1,194 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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This paper discusses the treatment and symptoms of schizophrenia. The paper describes the classification of schizophrenia and how it presents itself. It looks at different theories about the biological causes of the disorder. It then looks at the issues of treatment that exist today and describes the possible outcome of treatment. The paper specifically focuses on the use of pharmacotherapies.
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"Most of the sufferers in the United States receive lifelong government subsidies in the form of Social Security disability, Medicaid, and Medicare payments. While the typical chronic patient has usually had between six and thirty hospitalizations in his or her life, lasting from one to four weeks, both the number and the duration of hospitalizations has been declining steadily because the nation has been limited inpatient care for severely mentally ill patients (Meltzer, 1999, p. 4). More and more physicians have been using atypical antipsychotics to treat schizophrenia (Meltzer, 1999, p. 7)."
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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, 2007.
A research paper analyzing whether a factor besides the prion could be involved in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
2,531 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper discusses the devastating Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD). It describes the initial symptoms of CJD and it progression throughout the illness. The paper then analyzes the link between CJD and the prion protein in the brain. It also looks at diagnosis of the disease. The paper then goes on to research if the fact that CJD is limited to the central nervous system and olfactory-nerve tissue could indicate that some other factor besides the prion is involved. The paper presents the research design, its challenges and results.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Research Question
Methods
Research Team
Funding
Results
Leadership Skills
Challenges
Summary
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"Very little is known about CJD in terms of what causes the mutation of the prion protein. Whereas sporadic CJD was always marked by low incidence since the 1920s, there is currently an alarming increase in the incidence of the disease in Switzerland. The reasons for this increase need to be studied immediately. After a decade of focus on the prion protein, studies are needed to determine underlying factors that may be affecting that protein to mutate. The mechanism by which the prion can avoid the immune system needs to be studied, along with the central question of how a protein can destroy neurons. The idea that a protein can destroy is a total paradox which needs to be resolved. Other questions concern how patients might be diagnosed without the need for invasive procedures."
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Nursing Research and its Contributions, 2007.
An analysis of the important contributions of nursing research to health care.
980 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the role and contribution of nursing research to health care. The paper focuses on evidence based practice in nursing and describes the importance of a nurse's involvement in research. The paper also acknowledges, however, the limitations that exist in attempting to answer all research questions with literature. It then discusses possibilities for overcoming the obstacles in the implementation of nursing research.
Table of Contents:
Roles of Nursing Research
Evidence-Based Practice
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"Kurt Lewin's Change Theory can adequately describe the process necessary to overcome the obstacles in the implementation of nursing research. Lewin describes change can be induced in organizations or groups by first unfreezing prevalent cognitive concepts that affect perception of the new concept, relearning and refreezing the new concept (Schein, 2006). Unfreezing can begin by introducing new research in a series of lectures and symposia designed to highlight the current flaws in traditional practices and by emphasizing its strengths and limitations in order to redefine any preconceptions associated with it (Schein, 2006). Emphasis should also be placed on the success of other health care systems currently using it and its applicability to this hospital. Reinforcement of new evidence-based practices using group discussions serves to refreeze, re-evaluate and reset the prevailing norm to accept them as the new standard of care (Schein, 2006)."
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Vending Machines in Public Schools, 2007.
A look at the argument why vending machines should be removed from New Jersey public schools.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper discusses how the benefits from removing vending machines from New Jersey's schools has forced students to eat more nutritious snacks and drink less pop. It looks at how the removal of vending machines has brought many benefits to students compared to schools that still have vending machines.
Outline:
The Reasons for Removing Vending Machines from Public Schools
What Are the Benefits from Removing Vending Machines
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"In the past, many schools throughout the nation had several vending machines and pop machines. "Although the majority of schools offered some nutritious foods and beverages in these settings, the majority of schools also offered less nutritious choices" (Kann et al 2005, 370). Students are able to purchase canny, pop, and salty snacks such as potato chips. New Jersey is one of the states that required these vending machines to be removed from the schools. In the past, according to Martha Kubik, Leslie Lytle and Jayne Fulkerson, almost 75% of schools had a school lunch program (2004, 121). The problem is that though there are many options, many of the students eat from beverage and vending machines that adds to the weight and health problems of students. "
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Health and Ontario's Poor, 2007.
This paper looks at the social causes of health differences in Canada.
703 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper discusses how social determinants of health affect health differences that are seen among people in Canada. The paper reveals that income and its distribution is an important determinant of health. The paper maintains that resources are not properly distributed and the poor are threatened by such issues as housing shortages, food insecurity and health problems.
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"Social determinants of health determine how people will have the physical, personal, and social resources to satisfy needs, cope with their environment, and fulfill their personal hopes (Raphael, 2004). Such resources include conditions of childhood and income. Health differences that are seen among people in Canada mainly result because they are from very different environments which are linked to the social determinants of health. The most important point about the social determinants of health is that they produce a cumulative effect on the likelihood of developing a wide variety of disease (Raphael, 2004)."
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Obesity and Physical Inactivity, 2007.
This paper explores nursing in regards to the prevention of physical inactivity and obesity intervention.
1,237 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 42.95
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The paper reveals the alarming prevalence of obesity and related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, colon cancer and hypertension. The paper provides a literature review and discusses the significant implications in terms of the practice of master's prepared nurses.
Outline:
Epidemiology of the Health Problem
Review of Interventions from the Literature
Implications for Master's Prepared Nurses
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"Physical inactivity has become a significant issue, especially with the concern regarding the alarming prevalence of obesity and related diseases such as cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, colon cancer and hypertension in not only developed countries but also worldwide (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). All these diseases are linked with physical inactivity depending on the disease. For example, obesity, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes mellitus are linked to physical inactivity in that calorie expenditure does not exceed caloric intake."
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