Category: Health

  • The Impact of Technology on Mental Health

    In the contemporary world, symptoms of depression, stress, anxiety, and other mental disorders have become more prevalent among university students. Researchers have proven that time spent on social media, videos, and Instant messaging is directly associated with psychological distress. This bibliography examines different literature discussing how technology affects mental wellness. The scope of this research…

  • Analysis of Current MRSA Health Promotion Pamphlet

    Introduction Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial strain that is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotic penicillin. It is also known as multidrug resistant Staph. In the hospital set up, patients who make use of invasive devices, have compromised immune system, and have open wound have greater chances of getting infected with MRSA. Staphs are…

  • Linear Regression in Health Sector

    Linear regression, known for its common use in statistics, is a model showing the relationship between predictor (dependent) variable and response (independent) variable. Simple linear regression is the most basic for linear regression, quantifying the relationship between predictor and response variables. When dealing with such relationships, analysts often use correlation and causation interchangeably, but they…

  • Significance of Statistics in Health Care

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Statistics have an essential place in modern-day healthcare, directly affecting its most significant components. In particular, the correct application of statistics contributes to the quality and safety of care and promotes beneficial health practices. Furthermore, statistics can point to more effective leadership practices, improving the care process.…

  • Eliminating Healthcare Disparities in the LGBTQI Community

    A barrier is anything that will impede progress. Each and every person in society will one day face some type of barrier in their lifetime. It could be inequality, racism or discrimination, which are among every social class, gender, religion, nationality, and sexuality. These barriers are sometimes seen in healthcare. Even with the implementation of…

  • Growth Distribution Patterns in Health Sciences

    The main objective of this lab work was to conduct a statistical study to determine growth distribution patterns for both the sample and the population. Such analysis is necessary in order to build a deeper understanding of distributions, make assumptions, and make data-driven decisions. Screenshot 1 demonstrates the results of automatic calculations of descriptive statistics,…

  • Institutional Violence in Healthcare: Factors and Ways of Intervention

    Table of Contents Precipitating Factors Institutional Culpability Staff Culpability Legal Liability Model of Intervention References Precipitating Factors Institutional violence includes various institutionalized acts of aggression committed by societal agents (James & Gilliland, 2012). Healthcare workers, as people who play a frontline role during emergencies or crises, are more prone to victim aggression than other professionals…

  • Biological Processes and Population Health

    Population health includes health outcomes, health determinant patterns, and the policies of intervention that link them. In order to promote population health, one must ensure that the population understands the biological processes that are determinant to ones health. This is essential because the public must realize the processes involving scientific findings and biological processes that…

  • Digital Technologies Role in Modern Healthcare

    One of the most important trends is the continuous use of digital technologies in healthcare. Digital technologies are laying the foundation for increasing the efficiency of healthcare systems, increasing the ability to track health indicators. Thus, they improve the quality and safety of treatment through the use of artificial intelligence and personalized medicine. Subsequently, another…

  • Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers

    Table of Contents Workplace Violence Types of Workplace Violence in Healthcare Organization Causes and Prevalence of Violence in Healthcare Effects of Workplace Violence on Healthcare Workers Prevention of Workplace Violence References Workplace Violence Workplace violence refers to physical threats, verbal abuse, and homicide against a health care employee. Many employers have no authority to implement…