Overcrowded psychiatric hospital wards plus record numbers of ER patients presenting with mental illness means nurses need to be equipped. Most are not.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, neurogenerative disorder that affects an estimated 6.9 million people aged 65 and older in the...
Dr. Rita Armstrong has taken care of patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s as a nurse and as a caregiver. She offers valuable advice to help improve communication and provide quality care to a person living with dementia.
A more holistic approach to health care education is essential, both to better equip practitioners for moments of trauma and to assist them in maintaining their own psychological well-being.
A study conducted by Dr. Mudita Dave shows how the plight of Asian-Indian women immigrants demonstrates immigration policy’s effect on public health.
Health literacy is a critical component of public health, influencing individuals’ ability to access, understand, and use health information to...
As hospitals seek to set themselves apart, more registered nurses are discovering the value of earning a BSN degree to advance their career.
Awareness about the importance of mental health is increasing, but access to affordable, quality care doesn’t seem to be keeping pace. Here’s why.
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