Use and Analysis of Background Literature Atopic dermatitis (AD) refers to a chronic skin disorder that causes morbidity. Globally, among all skin diseases, AD poses the greatest health burden. In the United States, the prevalence of AD among the pediatric population is 10.7% and relatively lower among adults at about 3% (Silverberg, 2014). AD mostly […] Read more >>
Abstract Nowadays obesity is no more an adult problem. The prevalence of childhood obesity is on the rise and it continues to increase at an alarming rate. It is a particularly burning issue in the United Arab Emirates, where the number of obese children is about three times higher than established by international standards. Being […] Read more >>
Numerous nursing theories review various aspects of medical practice to ensure the provision of high-quality care. Among them, it is significant to point out the Adaptation Model by Callista Roy that perceives the patient as an individual, recognizing his/her personal and social characteristics (Smith & Parker, 2015). According to the model, both physiological and psychological […] Read more >>
Introduction Researching alcoholism, the meaning of this term should be clarified first. Alcoholism is an illness characterized by an impairment directly linked to the persistent and excessive use and abuse of alcohol (Roth & Khantzian, 2015). The impairment may either be a psychological, social or physiological dysfunction. The causes of alcoholism remain unknown. Some studies […] Read more >>
Introduction Health care systems in the world constantly undergo major administrative restructuring. As a result, the systems expose people to the risks that dehumanize patient care. Considering caring to be principal for nursing, nurses must strive to make conscious efforts to preserve human caring within the administrative, clinical, research, or educational practice. Changes in health […] Read more >>
Culture refers to the way of life of a given group. The term way of life concerns their traditional practices, beliefs, organization, among other social factors that give a particular group a unique identity. Culture encompasses all aspects of people’s life, including their social interaction as transferred from one generation to another. These research papers […] Read more >>
Jean Watson Theory Overview of the Theorist’s Background Jean Watson is a theorist who specializes in sensitizing the need to incorporate, human caring, emotions and subjective feelings in the field of nursing. Her formulation of the theory of human care was aimed at ensuring that human caring becomes part and parcel of nursing. The core […] Read more >>
A great deal has been documented on reflective practice over the years, and it has been heralded by some as a radical new methodology to extend education and practice. According to Basford and Slevin (2012, p. 483), reflective practice dates back to Socrates, who encouraged his pupils to find solutions to philosophical problems from within […] Read more >>
Abstract This paper presents a critique of nursing theory. A case of Florence Nightingale’s Environmental theory has been selected and the main ideas and assumptions discussed. The origin of the theory, its testability, and its usefulness in nursing practice are also tackled. Introduction Nursing is a science that focuses on improving the health and healing […] Read more >>
There is no doubt that nursing is an extremely challenging profession that requires not only a good education but also sincerity and devotion. According to Florence Nightingale, a prominent English nurse, nursing is not a profession, but a form of art that requires compassion and persistent preparation (Kutin, 2003). The essay aims at determining and […] Read more >>
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