Using the Nintendo™ Wii to Improve Physical Function and Reduce the Risk of Falls in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Introduction Falls among older adults represent a significant public health concern, often leading to injury, reduced quality of life, and increased healthcare costs. Physiotherapy ...
Needs Assessment Essay for a Health Promotion Related Issue Experienced in an LGA
Introduction This essay aims to conduct a needs assessment for a health promotion issue within a Local Government Area (LGA), focusing on mental health ...
Critical Analysis of the Decision to Use Ibuprofen in Ankle Injuries
Introduction This essay critically analyses the decision to use ibuprofen in the management of ankle injuries, a common clinical scenario encountered in non-medical prescribing ...
Case Study of Distal Radius Fracture in an Elderly Patient
Introduction This essay examines a case study of a distal radius fracture in an elderly patient, a common injury in this demographic often linked ...
Post-Diagnostic Information Booklet for Dementia Patients
Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be an overwhelming and distressing experience for patients and their families. As a nursing student, I recognise ...
Leptospirosis: An Underestimated Zoonotic Threat
Introduction Leptospirosis, a bacterial zoonotic disease caused by spirochetes of the genus *Leptospira*, poses a significant yet often under-recognised public health challenge globally. As ...
Target Organs of HIV
Introduction This essay explores the primary target organs affected by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a retrovirus that compromises the immune system, leading to ...
Reflection on a Clinical Conflict Using the 5Rs Framework: Balancing Radiation Protection and Peer Expectations in Radiography
Introduction This essay employs the 5Rs framework—Reporting, Responding, Relating, Reasoning, and Reconstructing—to reflect on a significant clinical conflict encountered during my radiography training. The ...
Effects of Toxicants on the Cardiovascular and Nervous Systems
Introduction This essay explores the detrimental effects of toxicants on the cardiovascular and nervous systems, two critical components of human physiology. Toxicants, encompassing a ...
Discuss the Possible Complementarity among Media, Government and Academia in Public Health Development in Rural Communities in Africa
Introduction Public health development in rural African communities remains a complex challenge, compounded by limited resources, geographical isolation, and systemic inequalities. Addressing these issues ...
