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Improving The Practice Model In A Military Clinic, Kristina Marie Zuccarelli
Improving The Practice Model In A Military Clinic, Kristina Marie Zuccarelli
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Military members and their families face numerous stressors due to the unique lifestyle of this career (Lester, 2011). The occupational impact on these members creates a highly stressful and physically demanding environment with low morale, chronic medical complaints, and poor mental health for these individuals. This project incorporated the current patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model and fused it with the operational medical model for all the active duty members in this unit. The combination of models allowed the provider to have a better understanding of the population’s needs. By embedding in the units, the provider developed a team approach to …
The Impact Of Diabetes Mellitus On Burns And Standard Burn Treatments, Emma Shepard
The Impact Of Diabetes Mellitus On Burns And Standard Burn Treatments, Emma Shepard
Senior Honors Theses
Burns are complex injuries that trigger the stress response and result in increased blood glucose. Diabetes mellitus, an endocrine disorder with abnormal glucose regulation, can significantly alter the risk for burns and the treatment of burns. Pre-existing diabetes mellitus complicates burn treatments and healing ability. Diabetes mellitus may also develop directly from an unregulated stress response to the burn. The consideration of diabetes mellitus affects wound care, medications, and nutrition for burn patients. As patient advocates, nurses are responsible for caring for burn patients with awareness of endocrine complications. This paper provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology, complications, and …