Abstract: This article informs nurses of evidence-based nursing interventions to ensure adolescents receive appropriate sexual violence screening and responses.
Abstract: This article informs nurses of evidence-based nursing interventions to ensure adolescents receive appropriate sexual violence screening and responses.
Abstract: The concept of value-based care (VBC) shifts the focus from volume to quality in healthcare. For nursing, this means focusing on patient outcomes, preventive care, and cost efficiency. This article discusses the critical role of nurses in VBC, particularly in coordinating care, improving patient satisfaction, and driving overall healthcare effectiveness and value.
Abstract: Appendiceal cancer (AC) is a rare malignancy, occurring in 1 to 2 individuals per million annually in the US. It is often diagnosed incidentally during appendectomies or imaging for unrelated conditions. This article explores the risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, pathology, staging, and treatment options for AC, highlighting disparities in access to care across different demographics. This article also emphasizes the importance of early detection and tailored management strategies to enhance nurses' understanding and improve outcomes for patients with this uncommon but significant disease.
Abstract: Mobile health clinics (MHCs) have the potential to enhance primary care in low-resource communities. This article describes an initiative spearheaded by public health nurses that utilized MHCs to provide affordable, equitable, and culturally appropriate primary healthcare services to a rural community in Haiti.