The Primary Cause of Cancer in Argentina
The primary cause of cancer is linked to lifestyle factors and environmental factors, particularly in Argentina where agrochemicals are employed to meet agricultural demands. Over time, there has been a discernible increase in the number of cancer patients who have been admitted to the oncology unit. Because of the out-of-control population, there aren't enough beds for patients, which overwhelms the nurses. If the detected issue is not resolved soon, it will become intractable. This paper supports the theory that increasing the number of care nurses and improving the hospital's bed capacity will lead to quality health care for the patients in the oncology wards.
The Demand for Healthcare Services in Oncology Wards
The main component of this theory lies in the fact that the demand for healthcare services will continue to grow given that the cure for cancer is yet to be identified. As such, the nurse to patient ratio in the oncology wards needs to be increased so that they can adequately care for their patients. As the number of nurses is increased, the bed capacity of the health centers ought to be increased as well so as to increase the hospital's capacity to accommodate patients.
The Impact of Bed Space Shortage on Patient Comfort and Mortality
To justify this theory, research has shown that shortage of bed space in oncology wards indicates that the patient's comfort is reduced leading to a significant increase in patient mortality (Buerhaus, 2007). A high patient to nurse ratio increases the likelihood of the rise in patient mortality. When nurses are assigned fewer patients to take care of, it becomes easier for them to monitor the condition of the patient. The patients are then more likely to watch out for signs, communicate to the nurses, and seek help. What is more, with a reduced workload, the nurses are less likely to make errors thus better care for the patient (Buerhaus, 2007).
Improving Health Care Practice for Cancer Patients
In conclusion, the health care practice for cancer patients requires close attention by medical specialists. This paper has identified the theory to be used in supporting the solution proposed. The theory will improve the quality of health care services for the rising number of cancer patients.
References
Buerhaus, P. I., Donelan, K., Ulrich, B. T., Norman, L., DesRoches, C., & Dittus, R. (2007). Impact of the nurse shortage on hospital patient care: comparative perspectives. Health Affairs, 26(3), 853-862.
