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A concussion is a brain injury that consists of impairment of average brain activity. These alterations usually initiate after a strike to the head, playing harmful sports, hitting your head on slips and falls, critical shakes, vehicle accidents or body blows. The brain is made of durable tissue. It is guarded by vertebral fluid and…

Introduction: What is The Health Outcome/Issue The first case ever reported to a hospital, was a man in his 50’s, in the middle of December 2019 in the Hubei Province of China. It wasn’t officially reported to the World Health Organization until December 31st, 2019 and that brings us to today. Almost three months into…

We look at the technical components of the organization, such as technological tools, the supply chain, and other factors in order to determine whether the tools for success are actually available. We must have these resources in place before moving forward with more complex theories, such as cultural competence and the integration of new methods…

Strengths are factors that give you an edge or the upper hand in situations, while weaknesses are factors that work against an individual in the achievement of desired objectives. Opportunities, on the other hand, refers to favourable instances or situations that may bring an individual an advantage over others. Threats are factors that seek to…

Out of all the issues that exist today, few are a little more concerning as the debate over vaccinations. One side will claim that these substances are entirely safe, while their opposition will declare that vaccinations are based on flawed science in need of reconsideration. Although based mainly on facts, one will find that there…

This article, “Social determinants of health inequalities” illustrated by Michael Marmot seeks to address the extensively broad differences between the life expectancies from country to country and how that is reflected from social determinants. Social determinants of health are defined as the economic and social states that directly correlated to the overall physical and mental…

The outbreak of the coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has affected millions and millions of people around the world and continues to do so. There’s been many false accusations surrounding the virus and lot of questions the public has, some people still don’t understand the concept of it or how to react. So, what exactly…

For my Site Visit project, I went to NovaCare Rehabilitation Center in Coon Rapids, MN (2104 Northdale Boulevard NW, Suite 100, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433) and interviewed both Jade Baxley, DPT and Kristine Trimble, PT. This site visit was a Rehabilitation Center that focuses on the rehabilitation of the patient after an injury, illness, or…

Amongst OECD countries, the U.S. has the highest percentage of uninsured; as of 2010, 50 million Americans are uninsured (Lorenzoni 85). In addition, amongst all countries, the U.S. has the highest expenditure on healthcare, an estimated $7,212 per person in 2012 (Lorenzoni 85). Despite having high healthcare expenditure, the U.S. has one of the highest…

Currently practicing RNs must navigate increasingly complex medical concerns, be well versed in performing highly effective care, and be able to analyze and develop current nursing policy. These essential skills can be fostered and developed through a baccalaureate program designed for nurses; however, the research shows that only half of the current RN workforce has…