Essays and Research Papers on Health Care

A 3 page paper recommending increasing spending on diabetes screening and testing as well as on health promotion targeting obesity. The purpose of this increased spending is to reduce the rate of growth in new cases of diabetes, thereby reducing overall expenditures. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 15-page paper discusses the use of fluoride as an agent for desensitizing or stopping the pain that can occur with sensitive teeth. Also included is a literature review of the research on this topic. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page research paper that discusses the various divisions and/classifications that pertain to hospitals. Knowing the divisions and classifications that pertain to hospitals can prove instrumental in selecting a facility that is most appropriate for the care of a particular consumer. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A paper which considers the advantages of specialised stroke units, and the role of allied health professionals in rehabilitation programmes, in terms of both patient care and management of resources. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page paper that discusses the link between obesity and depression. The paper first reports the incidence of obesity in the U.S. and defines obesity. Research regarding the possible correlation between the two conditions is reported. Data included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses the broad types of drugs used in chemotherapy and their side effects; then it discusses several specific drugs, their side effects and the cancers they are used to treat. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 10 page consideration of the empirical facts of breast feeding. This paper explores four causal links as to why human milk is superior to formula and other forms of milk in terms of infant development. Analytical fallacies, or the so-called logical fallacies, are identified and avoided. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

4 pages in length. Rehabilitating a child who has been on extended bed rest or in the hospital for a long time requires more than merely putting him on just any physical therapy regimen; depending upon his somatotype – or body type – the approach to renewed motor skills is based upon his physiological ...

A 4 page review of the many concerns presented by cleft lips and cleft palates. The author defines these conditions and the type of care they necessitate. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

An 8 page paper discussing this model of nursing and model of health care, particularly as it relates to education. The Pender model holds that people are willing and able to take the steps necessary to improve their health standing, to seek increasing levels of wellness rather than only existing without the presence of ...

A 5 page paper discussing how rising numbers of uninsured patients might affect New York City's Metropolitan Hospital Center (MHC) in the future, and some of the ways that MHC can act to meet those future challenges. The paper discusses staffing, physical space, technology and structural changes that the hospital could consider to help ...

This 7 page paper examines several pieces of literature and applies it to the problems in health care . The topic of nurse burnout is broached. How to create a good system of leadership to turn things around is explored. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the approach to quality that this public mental health facility provides to its patients and to the community. Glenwood Resource Center in Glenwood, Iowa is part of Iowa's Department of Human Services and is not accredited by JCAHO. It behaves, however, as a highly innovative and responsible organization ...

A 6 page overview of the homeostatic mechanisms through which the body regulates its internal temperature. This paper notes the importance of external factors such as ambient temperature and disease. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 3-page paper discusses some overviews about organ donations, such as resources, what can be donated "alive" and "dead," and what is working (or not) about organ donation programs. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the multifaceted approach this disease requires in order to accommodate both patent and community needs. The nursing role extends from the bedside administration of medications and the monitoring of vital signs to administration of prophylactic medications to close contacts of the patient to the education of the community as ...

A 4 page report that provides an overview of the Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP), required by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) for accreditation of health care organizations. The report describes the criteria for patient health records. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 12 page paper discussing the remote, industry and operating aspects of this hospital's external environment. Shands Healthcare is the teaching hospital of the University of Florida, a public entity subject to requirements that it accept any patient seeking medical assistance. Shands faces the same human and financial restraints with which most university ...

This 14 page paper discusses the aging of America. Today, more than 6,000 people turn 65 every day, that number will jump to 10,000 by 2011. This essay provides information on aging trends and the effect on the health care system. The writer also comments on the mitochondrial damage theory of aging and reports two ...

A 5 page paper providing a description of the economic conditions in the area served by Conway Medical Center in Conway, South Carolina. The 160-bed hospital is a private non-profit and therefore is not obligated to accept patients who cannot prove ability to pay. Unemployment is high in the local area and many ...

This 6 page paper looks at the symptoms that may be caused by stress looking at how and why they occur including their biochemical and physiological basis. The bibliography cites 6 sources.

A 5 page review of an article published in the "Journal of the Society of Pediatric Nurses". Researchers Charmaine Kleiber and Ann Marie McCarthy investigate the interaction that occurs between parents and children when the child is undergoing urethral catherization. The researchers decided to investigate this question knowing that the findings would be useful ...

This 4 page paper discusses the agencies that regulate managed care programs. The writer notes that most regulations are at the state level. The writer also reports that some health care companies have had RICO charges brought against them and also briefly discusses the role courts play in this industry. Bibliography lists 5 sources. ...

This 2.5 page paper is an outline for a longer paper on the identified topic. Health care fraud amounts to about $150 billion annually in the U.S. This outline includes examples of billing fraud and reports some of the funds recovered under the False Claims Act. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page overview of techniques utilized to enhance patient motor skills. The author emphasizes the advantages of such techniques as Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) and progressive prompt delays. Bibliography lists 3 sources.