Actor Network Theory Research Issues
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This 36 page paper considers the basic ideas of Actor Network Theory (ANT). The theory is explored in the context of the UK National Health Service; The NHS. The writer identifies the drivers behind the use of ANT to implement electronic patient record systems, the political nature of implementation, the aims of implementation, the impact of the actors and how the model may be used by the NHS in a prescriptive and interpretative manner. The bibliography cites 60 sources.
Filename: TEactor1.rtf

Addicted Nurses: Opiate Addiction and Management of Nurses
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This 10 page paper considers the issue of addressing opiate addiction in the nursing population in managed care. This paper considers the specific problems and policies that have been adopted to address the issue of opiate addiction in this population, and relates specific protocols for addressing addiction in nurse and nurse practitioner populations. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHopiat_

Addiction: Disease of Social Problem?
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This four page paper presents a detailed discussion on addiction and its causes. Using disease and biopsychosocial models as examples the paper presents a compare and contrast of the models. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: CWaddict.wps

Addressing Diabetes and Obesity in the Elderly with Nutrition
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A 7 page paper discussing controlling diabetes and obesity in the elderly through better nutrition. Intervention that seeks to control both diabetes and obesity in the elderly is not an easy task, but it is one that at least is logical. Patient education is paramount, as is an approach marked with creativity. Visual attractiveness is more important as well, for taste and smell are not as active as in individuals’ earlier years. Controlling diabetes and obesity in the elderly through nutrition is not easy, but it is possible. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSdiabObesEld.rtf

Addressing Diabetes Management in the Hispanic Population
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A 7 page paper discussing dietary management of diabetes in a Mexican American woman using Madeleine Leininger's Cultural Care Diversity and Universality Theory. The paper provides an interview with the patient and examination of the Hispanic culture. The most difficult aspect of providing professional care to this patient would be in convincing her to alter her diet and that of her family. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KSnursLeinDiab.rtf

Addressing Obesity: A Community Plan
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A 13 page overview of the causes and solutions for obesity. The author identifies goals and interventions which are compatible with those identified in “Healthy People 2010”. Eight assessment parameters are utilized including: economics, recreation, physical environment, education, safety and transportation, policies and government, health and social services. Primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions are planned. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: PPobeseC.rtf

Adolescents and Cardiovascular Education
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A 12 page paper which discusses the impact cardiovascular education may have upon the adolescent population. Information presented indicates there is little, if any, research in this particular field, thus suggesting that proper approach to health promotion theory be implemented. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: RAadocard.wps

Advance Directives: The Personal Side
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5 pages in length. The two advance directives in this case are a living will and a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, both of which ensure the individual is not kept alive via breathing apparatus or other artificial means. The importance of these advance directives is twofold: 1) To remove the decision from loved ones and relatives who are in no condition to make such a choice and 2) To respect one's quality of life. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCAdvDirect.rtf