Category: Tuberculosis

The dangers of tuberculosis (TB) still form a reality for a large segment of the global population, as it cannot be called a disease of the past, unlike bubonic plague, for instance. TB continues to represent a growing threat, as around 2 million people become its victims annually (Gengenbacher and Kaufmann, 2012, p. 514). Despite…

Table of Contents Introduction Background Objectives Description of the Program and Its Innovativeness Target Population Timeline Approximate Cost Outcomes Conclusion References Introduction Tuberculosis is one of the ten leading causes of death around the globe. Its air transmission, and the inability to recognize the symptoms at early stages make this disease dangerous for millions of…

Table of Contents Description of the Communicable Disease Determinants of Health The Epidemiologic Triangle The Role of the Community Health Nurse National Agency Dealing with Tuberculosis References Description of the Communicable Disease Tuberculosis (abbreviated as TB) is one of the common communicable diseases in different parts of the world. This disease affects the human lungs…

Introduction Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease that can be transmitted in almost any setting. Therefore, clinicians are to be aware of the dangers of the disease and the ways of controlling the associated issues. Careful control and prevention measures can minimize the risk of adverse events. The present paper offers an overview of…

As the matter of fact, registered nurses are needed on the job market. There are a couple of reasons for it; however, the following ones seem to affect the nurses work significantly, namely the increase of the need for the patient care and decrease of the comfort in the workplace. The quality of care provided…

Table of Contents Proposed Research Topic Research Question Problem Statement References Proposed Research Topic Infectious Diseases: Threats and Implications for the health sector; a case study of Tuberculosis (TB). Research Question What are the key risk factors, health implications, and appropriate prevention strategies for TB infections? Problem Statement An infectious disease as defined by World…

A nurse must make sure that the needs of all community members are met. However, in a multicultural environment, the identified task becomes increasingly difficult. To address the issues observed in Miami, FL, one will have to consider combining the local health initiatives with the Healthy People 2020 project. Illness Description: Tuberculosis as a Reason…

Table of Contents Background Objectives Description of the Program and Its Innovativeness Target Population Timeline Approximate Cost Outcomes Conclusion References Nowadays, there are many established organizations that hold the promotion of healthy living as their main goal. Each country tries to investigate different aspects of human life and understand what improvements can be offered at…

Table of Contents People at Risk How TB is Transmitted Prevention Strategies Barriers and Their Elimination References People at Risk When it comes to contracting tuberculosis from Jose, Jills patient, it is essential to take into consideration that the employees working at the farm where he is employed are at a higher risk because they…

Background Research on tuberculosis has a long history, but science does not allow humanity to stop its spread, and it still has a global incidence. Tuberculosis is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacteria M. tuberculosis, initially discovered at the end of the 19th century by Robert Koch (Churchyard et al., 2017). Tuberculosis remained…