The Nursing Need Theory by Virginia Henderson attempts to define the unique focus of nursing practice. The Need theory places key emphasis on the importance of increasing the patient’s independence in care so that progress after hospitalization would not be delayed.  The theory is based on three main assumptions the first one being that nurses […]

Human-to-Human Relationship Model is a nursing theory developed by Joyce Travelbee. The theory is based on Soren Kierkegaard’s philosophy of existentialism and Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy. Kierkegaard’s philosophy that is existentialism places the accountability for people’s choices in life on the people who make those choices. Viktor Frankl’s phylosophy, logotherapy assumes that fulfillment is the best […]

Anne Casey, proposed a nursing theory to try to fulfill all of the needs of the patient. Anne Casey’s nursing theory is a middle-range theory titled Casey’s Model of Nursing. The theory presumed the relationship between the nurse and the patient/family should be a partnership. According to her, this partnership is based on a recognition of […]

Acute kidney failure is a health condition that occurs when the kidneys suddenly become unable to filter waste products from the blood. As a result of inability to filter waste, high levels of wastes may accumulate in the kidneys and the blood’s chemical makeup may get out of balance. This condition develops rapidly, usually in […]

Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a serious condition affecting the spinal cord, mainly affects young children. It is characterized by sudden weakness in the arms or legs, loss of muscle tone, and loss of reflexes. Other possible symptoms of this condition include difficulty moving the eyes or drooping eyelids, facial weakness, difficulty  swallowing, slurred speech, […]

or solar keratosis is a rough, scaly patch on the skin that develops from years of sun exposure. This condition is found on the face, lips, ears, forearms, scalp, neck or back of the hands. An actinic keratosis grows slowly and usually first appears in people above the age of 40. The risk of developing […]

Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a noncancerous and usually slow-growing tumor that develops on the main (vestibular) nerve leading from your inner ear to your brain. Branches of this nerve directly influence your balance and hearing, and pressure from an acoustic neuroma can cause hearing loss, ringing in your ear and unsteadiness. […]

Achilles tendon rupture is an injury that affects the back of your lower leg. It mainly occurs in people playing recreational sports, but it can happen to anyone. The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone. If you overstretch your Achilles […]

Acanthosis nigricans is a condition that causes areas of dark, thick velvety skin in body folds and creases. It typically affects the armpits, groin and neck. Acanthosis nigricans (ak-an-THOE-sis NIE-grih-kuns) tends to affect people with obesity. It is a rare health condition. Rarely, the skin condition can be a sign of cancer in an internal […]

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is an enlarged area in the lower part of the major vessel that supplies blood to the body (aorta). The aorta runs from the heart through the center of the chest and abdomen. The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body, so a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm can cause […]

Athritis is the swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. The main symptoms are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. Osteoarthritis causes cartilage — the hard, slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones where they form a joint — to break down. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune […]

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD, is a cyclic, hormone-based mood disorder, commonly considered a severe and disabling form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). While up to 85% of women experience PMS, only around 5% of women are diagnosed with PMDD, according to a study in the American Journal of Psychiatry. While the core symptoms of PMDD […]

Psychosis is a condition in which a person begins to see and/or hear things that aren’t really there or experience false ideas about reality.  When psychosis occurs alongside depression, it is called psychotic depression. Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression than men. About two-thirds of those who develop severe depression are […]

Constipation is generally described as having fewer than three bowel movements a week. Treatment for chronic constipation depends in part on the underlying cause. The common causes of constipation include tiny tears in the skin around the anus, a blockage in the intestines, Colon cancer, Narrowing of the colon and rectum bulge through the back […]

Diagnosis of PTSD requires exposure to an event that involved the actual or possible threat of death, violence or serious injury. Your exposure can happen in one or more of these ways directly experienced the traumatic event, witnessed, in person, the traumatic event occurring to others, or learned someone close to you experienced or was […]

Diagnosis of PTSD requires exposure to an event that involved the actual or possible threat of death, violence or serious injury. You may have PTSD if the problems you experience after this exposure continue for more than a month and cause significant problems in your ability to function in social and work settings and negatively […]

Mindfulness meditation is one of the most promising techniques for PTSD. This technique is inspired by Buddhist teaching, which focuses awareness on the present moment. Mindfulness-based training as a method for treating PTSD is 80 percent effective in clinically decreasing PTSD symptoms. Adding cannabis vape pens to mindfulness exercises improves the effectiveness of mindfulness meditation. […]

A decision to use antidepressants during pregnancy, in addition to counseling, is based on the balance between risks and benefits. The biggest concern is the risk of birth defects from exposure to antidepressants. The risk of birth defects and complications among mothers who take antidepressants during pregnancy is very low. However, some antidepressants are associated […]

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) were the first type of antidepressant developed. They are effective, safer and cause fewer side effects. The use of MAOIs requires diet restrictions and avoiding certain other medications because MAOIs can cause dangerously high blood pressure when taken with certain foods or medications. In certain cases, these types of antidepressants relieve depression when […]

The various Examples of Tricyclic antidepressants are among the earliest antidepressants developed. Albeit they have generally been replaced by antidepressants that cause fewer side effects, tricyclic type of antidepressants are effective and may be a good option for some people. In certain cases, they relieve depression when other treatments have failed. Tricyclic or Cyclic antidepressants […]