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DiscussionThe global populace is on the rise and according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, in Canada the number of older adults increased from 2.7 million in 1986 to 4.8 million in 2010 (Azulai, 2014) . By the year 2036, it is expected that approximately 25% of the population of Canada will be sixty-five years of age and older (Azulai, 2014). Studies reveal that elderly people use substances that are both prescribed and non-p...

Role of Clinical Nurse Specialist based on major themesClinical nurse specialists are those registered nurses who serve as clinical experts in the evidence based nursing practice in different specialized areas by the integration of their advanced knowledge in assessing, diagnosing and treating the illness of the patients, although their role extends beyond the provision of patient care (O'connell, Gardner & Coyer, 2014). The main goal of ...

Comparing and Contrasting the Sustainability ReportsSustainability Report is considered as a major report that provides the stakeholders with the information about the environmental, social and governance performance of the business organizations. The main aim of the report is to compare and contrast the sustainability reports of two of the major Australian companies; they are Wesfarmers Limited and Woolworths Limited. It needs to be ment...

AnalysisThe healthcare sector in the world has been of importance and concern to every living human as health and wholeness forms part of our everyday living as it is a basic need. We all require to be fit and healthy in order to carry out day to day activities. Health is defined as the state of living free from disease or illnesses and being able to perform physiological as well as physical processes normally without strain. Health care refer...

Historical backgroundMental health is a state of mind which affects an individual’s feeling, thinking and mood. This can in turn affect someone’s ability to perform necessary daily activities and logical and cognitive ability. Mental health is very difficult to treat every individual suffers different experience even if they are suffering from the same disease or have same diagnosis (Andrade et al., 2014). Still today there is a so...

Eating DisordersEating disorders are severe mental complications which make an individual to encounter serious disturbances in taking meals (Pinhas et al., 2017). Additionally, the diseases interfere with exercise behaviors of the affected person since the mental complications distort both emotions and thoughts.  Eating disorders are common among young individuals especially females. Apart from physical exercise and eating, the diseases a...

Obligations should be a key word for any individual undertaking any construction business. The Act on Contractor’s Obligations and Liability is usually applied when work is contracted in construction and construction-related activities. If the Rule of the Jungle was to apply anywhere and anyhow, where would we be as a country? Obligations are the boundary of what do and what not to do. This report has tabled the legal obligations of a Co...

MethodologyIn hospital patients it is quite common to have infections from the bad condition of the hand hygiene of the health care workers (HCW) and it has become a global challenge to combat against this infection associated with the hand hygiene. The prevalence rate of health care associated infections (HAIs) are comparatively higher in undeveloped countries than that of the developed countries (Chassin, Mayer & Nether, 2015). In US, al...

Signs and symptoms of Hashimoto diseaseHashimoto infection is a common kind of Thyroiditis disorder. Only a few numbers of people are aware of this infection, and most of people know about the existence of this disorder when they acquire it. The capability of thyroid gland not producing thyroid hormones can easily result in hypothyroidism. This infection is easy to diagnose because of the signs which it depicts. Due to the pressure which is fe...

Background InformationThis report aims to discuss individuals with complex support needs on a person living with autism. The case study will focus on a client called Jack (not his real name). Jack was born with autism, a mental condition, which was present from his early childhood. This condition characterises great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with others as well as in using language and abstract concepts. The study...

Theories of leadershipThe term leadership refers to the capabilit6y of a person to set and accomplish certain challenging goals and objectives, by taking swift decisions, and inspiring other team members to perform well in their work. A good leader is expected to demonstrate certain traits of integrity, honesty, passion and commitment towards work, accountability, innovation, and creativity (Alvesson & Spicer, 2012). The primary aim of th...

Principles of EpidemiologyReadmission rates are higher in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Effective self-awareness and self-management proved effective in reducing readmission rates in the COPD patients. COPD conditions like exacerbations and deterioration are first being recognised by the patients. However, it is evident that patients are not able to use medical terminologies for exacerbations and related conditions....

Sports Exercise Science and HealthIdeally, the importance of physical activities that enhances as well as maintains physical fitness has no doubt gain traction in recent times especially with the emergence of various lifestyle-related illnesses. Consequently, physical fitness is performed for different reasons, first to strengthen muscles and the overall cardiovascular system, to hone the athletic skills in a person, and weight loss or rather ...

Difference between Leadership and ManagementWhen an individual portrays exceptional leadership qualities it does not necessarily ensure that the person will be a good manager as there exists certain differences between management and leadership. These differences are as follows: Leadership can be defined as the skill or an art whereby a leader engages in activities which help in inspiring the different members of the firm and helping them to ...

Outcomes of Postpartum DepressionPostnatal depression is one of the most common mental disorders that affect women between one month and that of the one year after the birth of the baby. It affects for about one in every seven women who give birth in the nation of Australia every year. All mothers need to go through a period of adjustment, as they need to handle the huge changes in their lives that the bay brings with him (Law et al., 2018). T...

Case 3A EllaThe client has been diagnosed as 297.1 (F22) Delusional Disorder with subtype Erotomania; this is defined as having a number of delusional states which involve real life situations; this delusional states occur for more than one month within the affected. The client reports that she had left her previous loveless relationship with her previous husband in Florida to marry Mr. Bennett. Investigating the client’s family in Flori...

Composition of CarbohydratesCarbohydrates refer to a set of organic compounds found in living tissues and foods (Harmon, 2018). Carbohydrates release energy to the body of an animal when broken down. They include cellulose, starch and sugars. The fact that they are macronutrients makes them one of the main three main sources of calories and energy for the body. Carbohydrates are made up of oxygen and hydrogen in the ratio of (1:2) (S...

Background, brief literature and rationaleNepal is a land locked nation present in southern Asia that is surrounded by the majestic Himalayas and a part of the country also forms a part of the Indo-Gangetic plain. The nation hosts a meagre population of about 26.4 million (World Health Organization, & Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences, 2016). The nation has been identified as a developing nation with the tota...

MethodsAntibiotics are those medications, which are utilized to treat microbial infections either by executing them or by ceasing the development of microorganism.We are using anti-microbial drugs since 1950s, but now a new problem with the anti-microbial drugs has been raised. Microorganisms are now developing immunity against these drugs. Therefore, many bacteria and other microorganisms are becoming resistant to these drugs. Another problem...

Academic journal articles and annotationsThe fire is form of chemical reaction which is involved with rapid oxidation of the fuel with liberation of both heat as well as light. This paper provides information concerning the precautions which are taken to avoid the fire hazards. The hazards are eradicated for possible sources of the fire ignition which are existed in the organization. The Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) is ...

Organization and Function of the Endocrine SystemThe endocrine system consists of glands that secrete and produce hormones used to regulate organs and cells activities in the body (Brandman & Meyer, 2017). These activities include growth, tissues functions, reproduction, sleep, sexual function, metabolism and moods among other things. The nervous system on the other hand, is the part of the body that coordinates its actions by transmitting...

DiscussionLate life depression can have serious consequences and hence is an important public health problem. It is associated with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity in the older adults, increased risk of suicides and decreased physical, cognitive, greater self-neglect and decreased social functioning of the adults (Fiske, Wetherell & Gatz, 2009). While pharmacotherapy and certain alternative treatments have been found to be effe...

Organization OverviewXYZ is a healthcare centre that is based out of Brisbane, Australia. The healthcare centre was established in 2004 and has been able to capture excellent market share since then. The healthcare centre comprises of 75 medical staff that comprises of doctors, nursing staff, and assistants. The organization recently had set-up a specialized facility for the patients for quicker treatment and diagnosis. However, there is a lot...

The study has discussed early childhood studies based on trauma care. Trauma is a mental disorder that happens after witnessing any mental shock like the death of the closest ones, accidents or physical assault. This study has evaluated two case study regarding the effectiveness of trauma care along with developing a case study on personal experience and reflection of journal entries. Proper mental assistance, medication, meditation, counselli...

Mission StatementUnhealthy diet, drug abuse and lack of physical activities in the modern United States have been attributed to the rise of a myriad of health issues. According to the Centres for disease control and prevention, the obesity prevalence in 2016 was at 39.9 in which 93.8 million American adults were affected (Hales, Carroll, Fryar & Ogden, 2017). Most affected were adults aged between 20 and 39. Obesity is associated with...