Nursing a Radical Imagination
Examining the historical context of healthcare whilst focusing on building a more just, equitable world, this book proposes a radical imagination for nursing and presents possibilities for speculative futures embracing queer, feminist, posthuman, and abolitionist frames.
Palliative Care Nursing as Mindfulness
As nurses, we hear about mindfulness all the time, but what does that actually mean in practice? In this book readers are invited into conversation to explore how mindfulness influences palliative care nurses' approaches to caring for themselves and others through experiences of living-dying.
Depressive symptoms in hospitalised elderly people
Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder in many countries around the world and is associated with functional impairment and high morbidity and mortality rates. Depression and depressive disorders are common in the population as a whole and especially among the elderly. In the elderly population, depression is among the most frequent chronic illnesses that increase the possibility of developing functional disability, affect quality of life, increase financial costs, overburden health services and can lead to the most serious outcome of the illness, suicide. On the other hand, the presence of comorbidities and the use of polypharmacy, common among the elderly, make the diagnosis and treatment of depression even more complex. In this way, it can be seen that early detection of depressive symptoms in the elderly in a hospital setting is important, because the presence of these symptoms can be responsible for loss of autonomy and worsening of pre-existing pathological conditions, as well as the risk of suicide.
Analysis of the burden and quality of life of elderly carers
The aim of this study was to assess the burden and quality of life of carers of dependent elderly people in an area covered by the Family Health Strategy of a major city in the macro-region of Minas Gerais. This was a cross-sectional observational study carried out by applying an instrument to a statistically significant simple random sample. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS 21.0 with a 5% level of evidence, with continuous variables analysed using the Student's t-test and dichotomous variables using the chi-squared test. It was found that only 5.7% of the elderly have carers, of the elderly in that region have carers, and 100% of carers are female with an average age of 54.41 years, ranging from 34 to 81 years. Of the carers (35.3%), 23.53% were formal carers aged over 60. The average burden measured by the Zarit questionnaire was 33 (SD=15.81), ranging from 4 to 62(0-88). The SF-36 scale showed an average of 58.04 (SD=22.92), ranging from 21.2 to 95.1. The SF-36 values are measured in eight domains: functional capacity, physical limitations, pain, general state of health, vitality and social aspects.
Managing Pain in Children and Young People
Master paediatric pain management with precision This practical guide equips nurses and healthcare professionals with evidence-based skills to effectively manage children's pain. Explore assessment techniques, pain relief strategies, and best practices for both hospital and community settings, with a focus on core knowledge, advanced insights, clinical scenarios, and practical tips. The fully updated third edition includes an expanded procedural sedation section, enhanced coverage of capnography for respiratory monitoring, a new quality improvement sciences section, and additional online MCQs and self-assessment material. Written by experienced authors, with contributions from global experts, Managing Pain in Children and Young People covers: Why pain prevention and treatment are crucial Pain's biopsychosocial nature and pharmacology of analgesic drugs Acute nociceptive, neuropathic, and visceral pain management Chronic headaches, post-surgical pain, neonatal pain, and procedural pain Paediatric palliative care and pain management in low-income countries Drug-free pain relief methods and ethical considerations With a multidisciplinary focus, this essential resource is tailored for healthcare practitioners working with children and young people; including doctors, nurses, psychologists, and physiotherapists. This essential resource empowers you to provide the best possible care for young patients, helping them find comfort and relief in their journey towards healing.
Metaphysics of Watson Unitary Caring Science
Delivers a transcendent worldview uniting science, metaphysics and a cosmology of Love, in the service of healing humanity This innovative publication addresses metaphysics as a core consideration and foundation for the evolution of nursing in the context of Watson's Unitary Care Science. If affirms and invites a maturing of the nursing profession and its developing consciousness of human-universe as the substance of Unitary Caring Science, along with its basis in the evolving cosmology of love. Within this conceptual framework the book examines metaphysics and the non-physical, invisible, spirit realm of human experiences, health, and healing, creating a new space to explore the relationship between science and spirit phenomena generally eschewed in Western thought. Addressing such topics as the meaning of metaphysics and why now is an ideal moment to pursue a unity of nursing and metaphysics, the book describes the personal, metaphysical and mystical experiences of the author and other contributors as a catalyst for readers to awaken and examine their own such experiences. Using an evolved Unitary Caring Science worldview of what is considered real and true within this paradigm and beyond Western science, the text honors the self in relation to diverse, unique experiences of patients from all backgrounds and belief systems. It explores personal experiences that cannot be explained using the dominant worldview and seeks to integrate science and metaphysics as a core branch of philosophy. A metaphysical understanding of nursing's unitary relational worldview of oneness as foundation for mature discipline and practice provides nurses with a philosophical, theoretical, and scientific foundation for the evolution of humankind. The text also explores the cosmology of Love as the foundational energy of life and the basis of a new call to the nursing profession to awaken their ancient and future role as metaphysicians of caring, health, and healing. Purchase includes online access via most mobile devices or computers. Key Features: Provides metaphysical evidence and a deep philosophical understanding of the role of metaphysics and the cosmology of Love within Watson's Unitary Caring Science Disseminates these teachings through the writings of prominent nurse scholars, philosophers, theologians, scientists, and historians Includes personal moments, messages, and quotes to create evocative imaginative meanings and inspiration to metaphysical phenomena Demonstrates how the concept of soul and spirit can be metaphysically reconciled as a real and true phenomena of concern within nursing Explores Unitary Caring Science in depth in relation to mature nursing phenomena and a worldview encompassing healing and health
Interprofessional Leadership for Nurses
Featuring chapters written by experienced nurses, Interprofessional Leadership for Nurses: Mastering Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes for Success provides students with salient advice from the field to help them develop into competent and effective health care professionals with leadership skills. Over the course of nine chapters, students examine interprofessional collaboration, leadership styles, communication, professional efficacy, and roles and responsibilities in the context of the nursing profession and the health care team. Additional chapters address respect, conflict management, and the importance of personal health, resilience, and well-being. The final chapter introduces readers to an instrument called DOTI (Direct Observation of Team Interactions), a tool that can be used to assess team functioning and teach critical concepts related to a team's assessment. Aligned with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2021 Essentials for nursing education, Interprofessional Leadership for Nurses is an ideal supplementary textbook for entry-level and advanced nursing courses and programs.
Pregnant Women and Body Mass Index
The etiology of obesity is complex and includes genetic, environmental, cultural and socioeconomic factors. The World Health Organization revealed that 39% of women of reproductive age are overweight, which has a direct impact on the increase of pregnancies with risk of perinatal morbidity and chronic noncommunicable diseases. The aim of the study was to characterize the sociodemographic factors and their relationship with body mass index in a population of pregnant women in a referral health center in Cali in the period between November 2018 and January 2019.
Guidance, prevention and nursing care in Syphilis
Syphilis is a systemic disease exclusive to humans, caused by Treponema pallidum, a sexually and vertically transmitted spirochete bacterium that can occur at any stage of pregnancy. It has been known since the 15th century and its studies have covered all medical specialties. The main route of transmission of syphilis is sexual contact, followed by vertical contact with the fetus during the pregnancy of a mother with the disease who has not undergone treatment or has done so inadequately. The presentation of signs and symptoms is variable and complex. When left untreated, it progresses to more serious forms which can affect the nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system and gastrointestinal tract. In this paper, we analyze the incidence of congenital syphilis in three municipalities in western S瓊o Paulo over the last six years and, through a literature review, we reinforce the role of nursing in guidance, intervention and prevention of syphilis.
Characterisation of the medical records of smokers exposed to pesticides
Agricultural work is one of the most dangerous professions and several attributes lead to this observation, such as the various occupational risks associated with handling pesticides, acute and chronic poisoning, chronic illnesses, reproductive problems and even environmental damage. Surveying the medical records of this population makes it possible to identify their characteristics in order to subsidise interventions, facilitating patient care, promoting means of communication between health professionals and ensuring continuity of care and a sense of multi-professionalism, with the aim of contributing to advances in both the work process of health professionals and the evaluation process of basic health services.
Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice
Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice This book embarks on an ambitious journey to challenge existing paradigms and spark a radical shift in the way healthcare is perceived and delivered. Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of person-centred healthcare education, offering a multi-dimensional framework that redefines learning and practice in the healthcare landscape. This comprehensive guide, with contributions from top experts in the field, dissects the critical components of a person-centred curriculum, spanning philosophy, strategy, values, leadership, and practical skills. The book empowers readers with real-world case studies, tools, and reflective exercises, propelling the implementation of transformative person-centred healthcare practices. Derived from the concepts introduced by the first European-funded project to frame and develop a person-centred healthcare curriculum, Developing Person-Centred Cultures in Healthcare Education and Practice presents an indispensable resource for healthcare practitioners looking for a way to develop person-centred cultures within the workplace. Key features: An innovative curriculum framework for person-centred healthcare education and practice In-depth coverage of philosophy, strategy, shared values, leadership, and practical skills for fostering person-centred cultures Practical tools and real case studies to facilitate effective implementation of person-centred practices This book is an indispensable resource for educators, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers looking to champion the shift towards person-centred healthcare practices.
Calm Before the Storm
Calm Before the Storm: A Proactive Guide to Disaster Preparedness" serves as a comprehensive and empowering resource, guiding readers through the often-overlooked phase of tranquility preceding potential disasters. Exploring various natural and man-made threats, the book emphasizes the importance of understanding these nuances. It covers risk assessment, the science of disasters, and practical steps for fostering a culture of preparedness. From crafting personal disaster plans to assembling effective emergency kits, the book instills the idea that preparedness is a continuous mindset, illustrated through real-world examples. The concluding chapter reinforces the need for ongoing proactive efforts, urging readers to be architects of resilience in their lives and communities, ultimately inspiring a commitment to creating a safer and more resilient world.
Critical Appraisal Skills for Healthcare Students
Critical Appraisal Skills for Healthcare Students Are you struggling to make sense of complex research papers and craft insightful critiques for your academic assignments? Then look no further! Critical Appraisal Skills for Healthcare Students is your indispensable guide to understanding research papers, mastering critical appraisal, and most importantly, succeeding in your summative assignments. While this text is written with Level 5 students in mind, you will find it is a useful text at any academic level when required to engage in evidence-based practice. In today's ever-evolving healthcare system, the ability to critically appraise research evidence is crucial. In pre-registration programmes, this core skill is often assessed through written assignments. However, students can struggle not only to interpret research papers and evaluate their quality, but also to write about this appraisal in an academic way. This comprehensive textbook equips healthcare students with the evidence skills they need, while also enhancing their ability to produce high-quality assignments. Authored by experienced academics with over two decades of teaching research and evidence-based practice, this text covers core topics such as: The significance of evidence in practice, locating and selecting appropriate literature, and navigating assignments based on the appraisal of research Strategies for reading research papers and understanding them before appraisal The fundamentals of critiquing research, with Key Fact sheets summarising the design issues of specific types of research How to move beyond EBP for academic assessment, towards using evidence in everyday professional practice Critical Appraisal Skills for Healthcare Students is an excellent core text to master the art of critical appraisal and enhance academic performance.
The Student Nurse’s Guide to Successful Reflection
"This book is an engaging and enlightening read. I highly recommend it to all personal tutors, academic advisors and anyone in higher education who guides students to learn more about themselves."Dr David Grey, UK Advising and Tutoring Association CEO "This book provides a unique, engaging, perspective on successful reflection, which is a welcome addition to the arduous academic textbooks on offer."Shelley O'Connor, Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing, Liverpool John Moores University, UK "The second edition of this essential book continues to provide practitioners with an accessible and thorough account of reflection's essential ingredients."Dr Marc Roberts, Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Education, and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, UK This book is an easy to read, practical guide that will show you what reflection is and how you can do it successfully. Assuming no prior knowledge, this fully revised and updated text utilises the established ten essential ingredients of reflection from the first edition. It builds on this foundation to develop much needed reflective skills with new and updated chapters, enabling you to apply complex reflective theory and become an effective reflective practitioner. In clear and supportive language, Nicola Clarke will equip you with evidence informed understanding and ideas for application to your own situation, and support you to become an emotionally resilient, self-aware individual who can reflect and empower yourself to become the best version of you. This book includes: - Expansion beyond nursing to include those who study any subject in allied health and the related fields where reflection is a requirement.- New chapters exploring what reflection is, reflective writing for academic purpose, guided reflection, and new frameworks to support reflection.- A 'how to approach' using exercises for and examples from Health, Education and Life Sciences (HELS) and the everyday - reflection and reflective practice made real.- Authentic, jargon free writing that speaks to and is inclusive of the reader.- Information that will empower you to reflect correctly and inform how you receive, and who you allow to support guided reflection in you. This book is a must-have text for all students of nursing, allied health, social work and all fields where an understanding of self and reflection is required. Dr Nicola Clarke is a senior lecturer and doctoral supervisor for the faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences (HELS) at Birmingham City University, UK.
Drug therapy for dependent elderly people
Demographic ageing is a phenomenon that has been observed all over the world. Although advanced age is not considered a disease, it contributes substantially to health care consumption and costs, and medication accounts for a considerable part of this amount. Elderly people are polymedicated, sometimes having more than one prescriber, and there is no proper monitoring of the management of the therapeutic drug regimen. The polymedication of the elderly is, in fact, a problem that justifies research into adherence to the therapeutic regimen and has motivated growing interest, given the significant repercussions that non-compliance with treatment has on health. The purpose of the research presented in this book was to study the management of and adherence to the therapeutic drug regime of elderly people integrated into integrated home-based long-term care teams in the Algarve region, as well as the factors that condition them.
Developing Academic Skills for Nursing Associates
If you are keen to succeed in your studies as a Trainee Nursing Associate, then this is the study skills book for you. Written specifically for students and apprentices, this 2nd edition prepares you for higher education by helping you to develop key academic skills like time management, independent learning, academic writing, referencing, and literature searches. The book also covers important skills for your future career as a Nursing Associate, including portfolio development, delivering presentations, and using digital technologies to support your learning. Key features: - Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates (2018) - Case studies, activities and other learning features help you master the skills, whatever your level. - Focused specifically on the skills you will need in your studies and practice, both now and in the future. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee Nursing Associates throughout their training and into a professional career.
Health Service User Satisfaction
The aim of this study is to assess user satisfaction with the services provided by the AFIA KATINDO health center, and consequently the quality of care. The activities of the center have been strengthened by ULB-Cooperation's support for the health system, with the aim of improving quality and ensuring stability through the gradual introduction of a contractual subsidy system. The model tested by ULB-Cooperation could be proposed to other health facilities, hence the need to gather feedback from project beneficiaries. The study was descriptive and analytical, and led to the following results: - Health care providers are not satisfied with the support provided by their partner, as evidenced by their dissatisfaction with the planning and organization of on-the-job training, and difficulties in prescribing drugs due to frequent stock-outs.- On the other hand, users of the health center's services are more satisfied with the reception, hygiene, quality of care and affordability of treatment than they were during the periods without ULB-Coop矇ration support.
Medicines Management for Nursing Associates
The first medicines management textbook for trainee nursing associates! Effectively managing and administering medicines is a core responsibility for all nursing associates. This book covers everything a trainee nursing associate needs to master, from understanding the fundamental legal and professional requirements to developing essential drug calculations skills. This often-overwhelming subject is broken down into manageable chunks, with students taken step-by-step through the theory before practicing what they've learnt with the help of insightful case studies and activities. Key features: Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role and fully mapped to the NMC standards of proficiency (2018). Activities help trainees get to grips with the key skills and responsibilities of the role and allow them to practice calculations. Wide-ranging case studies cover all fields and a variety of clinical settings to show how this knowledge applies to practice. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee nursing associates throughout their training and into a professional career.
Developing Academic Skills for Nursing Associates
If you are keen to succeed in your studies as a Trainee Nursing Associate, then this is the study skills book for you. Written specifically for students and apprentices, this 2nd edition prepares you for higher education by helping you to develop key academic skills like time management, independent learning, academic writing, referencing, and literature searches. The book also covers important skills for your future career as a Nursing Associate, including portfolio development, delivering presentations, and using digital technologies to support your learning. Key features: - Fully mapped to the new NMC standards of proficiency for nursing associates (2018) - Case studies, activities and other learning features help you master the skills, whatever your level. - Focused specifically on the skills you will need in your studies and practice, both now and in the future. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Understanding Nursing Associate Practice series (UNAP) is a new collection of books uniquely designed to support trainee Nursing Associates throughout their training and into a professional career.
Prevention and Treatment of Mucositis in Oncology Outpatient Clinics
With the ageing of the population, improvements in health promotion and the intense process of urbanization, infectious diseases have been replaced by diseases such as malignant neoplasms. As a treatment for malignant neoplasms, antineoplastic chemotherapy is still a widely used form of treatment, generally causing a range of unpleasant side effects, such as oral mucositis. The content of this book deals with the production of a protocol for the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis with the aim of contributing to a higher quality of care, reducing the institution's costs, and standardizing the actions of the multi-professional team during the period of treatment of the cancer client undergoing antineoplastic chemotherapy.
The Influence of Pharmaceutical Ads. Strategies, Psychology, and Ethics in Medicine Marketing
Quilombola women
Given the cultural, socio-economic and geographical peculiarities of the quilombola community of Pixaim (Pia癟abu癟u - AL), the Theory of Transcultural Care and Ethno-nursing emerged as the most appropriate theoretical/methodological framework to meet the objective of analyzing the diversities of the conceptions of health/disease held by the women of this community. Through the researcher's five-month stay in the community, it was possible to identify how distant professional care is from cultural aspects, leaving preventive care and treatment of illnesses to the responsibility of popular knowledge passed down from generation to generation. Nurses must understand that social inequalities/iniquities affect access to health services, which is why these women take responsibility and become protagonists in perpetuating popular care for their health, that of their family and the group they belong to.
The path of Francis with sister illness
Francis of Assisi at a young age met the disease, and more or less serious, the disease was a dramatic event for both him and his family. In fact, illness transforms the existence of the individual by modifying family and social relationships, upsets the identity and enters a state of crisis, certainly with the outside world, but above all with one's own body.I would like in this second part of the book, through the experience of Francesco's illness, to try to look at the disease with a new perspective, which is not established by chance, but must be seen as a defense mechanism, and an attempt by the body to overcome conditions that he does not feel suitable, so that he can defend himself, and then live in good health.
Promoting Therapeutic Adherence in People with Mental Illness
The aim of this book is to present the experience and work carried out during a Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing internship, as part of the acquisition of competences as a Specialist Mental Health and Psychiatric Nurse. To summarise, the work project is based on Betty Neuman's nursing model, and aims to develop a theoretical-practical work of empirical research and nursing intervention in the field of therapeutic adherence in people with mental illness, in Psychiatric Emergency and Psychosocial Rehabilitation contexts. The research is based on an extensive-quantitative strategy aimed at producing knowledge about the multidimensional systemic factors that underlie therapeutic adherence in people with mental illness. The central information-gathering technique was a questionnaire survey. The findings reveal that the presence of more severe psychotic episodes, with delusional activity and low insight, combined with weakened social ties, negatively influence therapeutic adherence.
User satisfaction on dignified treatment by nursing staff
Purpose and Method of the Study: The purpose of the study was to determine the satisfaction with dignified treatment by nursing staff at a health institution in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. The study was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The sampling was non-probabilistic by convenience. The sample consisted of 147 hospitalised users. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse sociodemographic data and study variables. Contribution and Conclusions: The study determined satisfaction with dignified treatment by nursing staff. The average age ranged from 15 to 25 years (30.0 %), with a female predominance (61.2 %). According to the INDICATIONS format, which establishes that the minimum compliance for the criteria in the dignified treatment indicator is 95% (SS, 2012), 81.6% of users showed satisfaction with dignified treatment by nursing staff, with the criteria "the nurse treats him/her with respect" standing out. However, the criteria closest to green were "the nurse does not show up with him", and does not teach him or his relative about the care he should take with respect to his condition".
Sensei Self Development Mental Health Chronicles Series
Boundaries are an essential aspect of healthy relationships and personal well-being. They act as guidelines that help define how we want to be treated by others, what kind of behaviors we accept, and how we respond when our limits are tested. In essence, boundaries are the personal rules we set to protect our emotional, physical, and mental health. They help us establish our sense of self and maintain our integrity in various aspects of life, from work and family to friendships and romantic relationships. Understanding and effectively communicating these boundaries are key to ensuring they are respected. This process involves recognizing our own needs and limits, expressing them clearly to others, and being prepared to uphold these boundaries when they are challenged. The ability to set and maintain healthy boundaries is a skill that contributes significantly to building strong, respectful, and mutually supportive relationships.
Text Book of Ent and Mouth Disorders, Including Gastrointestinal Assessment
"Textbook of ENT and Mouth Disorders, Including Gastrointestinal Assessment" is a comprehensive guide tailored for nursing students, focusing on the intricate aspects of ear, nose, throat, and mouth disorders. Recognizing the growing academic pressures faced by nursing students, this textbook places a special emphasis on nursing care in the mentioned disorders. With the dual challenges of theory and clinical studies, this book serves as a crucial resource for students pursuing GNM and undergraduate nursing courses.
Pre-Gynecological Examination Counseling Session
Gynecological examination is a crucial part of gynecological control. It is a stressful procedure, and the woman may respond negatively as a consequence of her lack of orientation before the examination. Previous negative experiences of gynecological examination, inattention to privacy, religious beliefs, fear of pain, fear of pathological diagnosis, fear about personal hygiene, negative first pelvic examination experience, and socio-cultural value.Women may experience strong discomfort during pelvic examinations but find it necessary to reassert their health. Therefore, gynecological examination applications can cause some traumatizing impacts that result in reactions such as avoidance of being examined, light anxiety, and a feeling of shame.Nurses play an important role in counseling, motivating, and assisting patients in making health behavior changes through assisting in improving behaviors, providing self-management tools, and supporting patient self-management. Counseling is a dynamic and purposeful relationship between two people who approach a mutually defined problem with mutual consideration for each other.
Effectiveness of the Use of Integrative Medicine in Treatment
The proposal demonstrates the effectiveness of the thermal waters of the Helguea Spa in the treatment of fibromyalgia. This Spa is a well known place in the geography of Villa Clara and visited by tourists who recognise the goodness of its waters in the solution of multiple health problems. It is undoubtedly one more way of making known to the whole world the advantages of visiting this beautiful place.
Burnout Syndrome and its Implications for Nursing
This book provides an overview of the general aspects of Burnout Syndrome in nursing work, based on research and scientific articles on the subject. Given its high prevalence in nursing and its impact on society, it is important to understand the factors that determine its onset. We invite readers to learn more about Burnout Syndrome, its incidence, risk factors and symptoms, as well as to reflect on the consequences for professionals, society and institutions. We offer them the means to rethink the dynamics and organisation of the work process in the contemporary world after reading this book. This book is aimed at nursing professionals and students in the field who are looking to improve their knowledge and who are concerned not only with those who are being cared for, but also with those who care for them. Happy reading!
System Innovation
System Innovation: A Holistic Approach to Disrupting with Love and Human Caring inspires healthcare leaders and professionals to innovate healthcare habits, practices, policies, functions, and their own leadership style to achieve desired outcomes. It employs a holistic approach to leadership and management, providing practical actions for health systems to deploy to disrupt the current environment so a more connected culture, grounded in love and caring, can emerge. Frameworks and theories emphasized include cultural transformation theory, caring science, and design thinking. Calling for a brave visionary approach to leadership, System Innovation is an ideal resource for leadership courses at all levels of nursing and healthcare-related education, as well as in professional settings.
Impact of the Care Relationship on Anxiety in Ambulatory Surgery
Care is subdivided into technical care and relational care. My observation is that technical care predominates over the other types of care. The favourable impact of a balanced care relationship on the anxiety of a pre-operative patient in ambulatory surgery has shown me that relational care is just as important and omnipresent. This relational care must be a priority in the mind of every carer, especially when the patient is anxious and in a waiting situation. The success of the therapeutic alliance between carer and patient depends on the quality of the relationship between the two partners, the patient and the carer.
Producing Care for Men in the Family Health Strategy
This book is inspired by the gloomy scenario in which the reality of men's health care in the context of Primary Health Care pervaded, ranging from the invisibility of men within these health services, through the macho ideology that surrounds the social context, to the neglect of men themselves in health care. With the implementation of the National Policy for Comprehensive Attention to Men's Health, hope for a change in this reality has risen, and thus the need to investigate the impact of this policy on the daily practice of health professionals and on meeting the health needs of the male population. To this end, there is nothing better than following the real-life experience of a user in search of his right and the fulfilment of his health needs.
Reclaim Your Health - Cancer
"Reclaim Your Health: Cancer" is a valuable handbook on this important medical topic award-winning author, Dr. Harris Phillip. Cancer occurs when our body mechanisms to take care of our cells fail on a number of levels. Loss of control over cell growth leads to different types of cancer. In this book, Dr. Phillip describes how our bodies can develop tumours and what preventive measures are possible to reduce the onset of this deadly disease. It offers excellent advice for both medical and non-medical readers.
Quality of perioperative care in a public hospital
Patient satisfaction with perioperative care can contribute to assessing the quality of health services by identifying gaps and subsidising health planning and public policies. The general objective of this study was to assess the quality of perioperative care from the patients' perspective in a hospital belonging to the Unified Health System (SUS). The specific objectives were to analyse the sociodemographic, clinical and therapeutic profile of patients undergoing surgical treatment in a public hospital; to analyse patient expectations and perceptions of perioperative care in this hospital; and to analyse the gaps between patient perceptions and expectations of the quality of perioperative care in this hospital.
Nursing care for diabetic patients
Diabetes Mellitus is a heterogeneous group of metabolic disorders that have hyperglycaemia in common, type I and type II, the latter being the most frequent form of the disease, affecting 90% of all cases of Diabetes Mellitus. Men, in general, suffer more from severe and chronic illnesses when compared to women, so measures focused on health education have been implemented to raise awareness of changes in risk behaviour and the importance of self-care, in order to increase the life expectancy of this population. The participation of health professionals in caring for diabetic patients is essential. Nursing can articulate intervention actions by identifying the reality in which patients are inserted, using the Systematisation of Nursing Care as a facilitating element in care planning.
The work of nurses
The organisation of the nursing work process continues to be a constant challenge for hospital institutions, as the different tasks and responsibilities taken on by nurses in this context are immense. This book is an attempt to address this multiplicity of actions and activities carried out by nurses, as well as the instruments used in the work process. It also considers that all the actions carried out in the hospital environment are interdependent and that the workers involved have relative autonomy during the execution of their actions.
Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Although tuberculosis is most common in the lungs, it also affects other organs, and is known as extrapulmonary tuberculosis. A descriptive, exploratory study with a quantitative approach was carried out with the aim of analyzing all the cases of extrapulmonary tuberculosis treated at a hospital in the city of S瓊o Lu穩s-MA. The results show that 53.7% of the patients studied were male. The most frequent clinical forms were pleural (59.26%) and ganglionic (25.93%). The main auxiliary tests for diagnosing tuberculosis seen in the medical records were: sputum smear microscopy (48.15%), sputum culture (16.67%), PPD (40.74%), X-ray (68.52%). With regard to the most commonly used treatment regimen, regimen I predominated (94.44%). It can be concluded that extrapulmonary tuberculosis can be a serious form of infection which can lead to death if not treated and diagnosed in time. It is therefore necessary for health professionals to be prepared to provide the basic conditions for successful treatment, through informative and educational activities.
(Re)Designing the Continuum of Care for Older Adults
This book broadens the visioning on new care environments that are designed to be inclusive, progressive, and convergent with the needs of an aging population. The contents cover a range of long-term care (LTC) settings in a single collection to address the needs of a wide audience.Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, rethinking the spatial design of care facilities in order to prepare for future respiratory and contagious pathogens is one of the prime concerns across the globe, along with social connectedness and autonomy in care settings. This book contributes to the next generation of knowledge and understanding of the growing field of the design of technology, programs, and environments for LTC that are more effective in infection prevention and control as well as social connectedness. To address these issues, the chapters are organized in four sections: Part I: Home- and community-based care; Part II: Facility-based care; PartIII: Memory care and end-of-life care; and Part IV: Evidence-based applied projects and next steps. (Re)designing the Continuum of Care for Older Adults: The Future of Long-Term Care Settings is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and students associated with LTC home and healthcare settings. With diverse topics in theory, substantive issues, and methods, the contributions from notable researchers and scholars cover a range of innovative programming, environments, and technologies which can impact the changing needs and support for older adults and their families across the continuum of care.
Politics and Healthcare
This book explores politics and the role it plays in healthcare and our daily lives. Nurses navigate politics when they read a paper, watch the news, explore the internet, and interact with others at home, work, school, church, civic organizations, and volunteer activities. However, many nurses avoid opportunities to engage in politics locally because of the word's current negative connotation.Beginning with a comprehensive look at the birth of our Republic and its founding document, the U.S. Constitution, this book explores the history of our political system and the intersection of politics, healthcare, and nursing from the 1800s to today. Nurses' roles in social challenges, policy development, advocacy, board service, and developing political awareness are highlighted. Nurses who have served in Congress and others who have run for office locally and regionally provide advice for their colleagues who are unsure how, or if, to begin their involvement. It concludes with an in-depth look at the first campaign school exclusively for nurses and the different skills required for advocacy and candidacy.This is not a policy manual or treatise from a political organization. It is designed for all nurses who want the world to be better, but don't know how to begin achieving it. It is an opportunity to explore policy and politics by focusing on what the nurse reader is passionate about and how to best attain his/her goals. Some readers will like the historical perspective; others will be intrigued by social challenges; others will embrace advocacy and/or board service; and still others will value policy involvement. Some nurse readers will enhance their political awareness and participation, with a few entering the political arena. There is something here for every nurse.Nurses must be politically aware and involved to advocate for healthcare changes and policies that will benefit our society. This book will show them how to begin that journey one step at a time.
Hesi A2 Secrets Study Guide
Mometrix Test Preparation's HESI A2 Secrets Study Guide is the ideal prep solution for anyone who wants to pass their HESI Admission Assessment Exam. The exam is extremely challenging, and thorough test preparation is essential for success. Our study guide includes: HESI is a registered trademark of Elsevier Inc., which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.The Mometrix guide is filled with the critical information you will need in order to do well on your HESI A2 exam: the concepts, procedures, principles, and vocabulary that the Elsevier Inc. expects you to have mastered before sitting for your exam.Test sections include: ...and much more!Our guide is full of specific and detailed information that will be key to passing your exam. Concepts and principles aren't simply named or described in passing, but are explained in detail. The Mometrix HESI A2 study guide is laid out in a logical and organized fashion so that one section naturally flows from the one preceding it. Because it's written with an eye for both technical accuracy and accessibility, you will not have to worry about getting lost in dense academic language.Any test prep guide is only as good as its practice questions and answer explanations, and that's another area where our guide stands out. The Mometrix test prep team has provided plenty of HESI A2 practice test questions to prepare you for what to expect on the actual exam. Each answer is explained in depth, in order to make the principles and reasoning behind it crystal clear. All 3 practice tests are available to take in online interactive format, allowing you to immediately score your test and see what you got wrong. We've also printed 1 practice test in your guide for offline reference.Many concepts include links to online review videos where you can watch our instructors break down the topics so the material can be quickly grasped. Examples are worked step-by-step so you see exactly what to do.We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass standardized tests and achieve their education and career goals. We've done this by setting high standards for Mometrix Test Preparation guides, and our HESI A2 Secrets Study Guide is no exception. It's an excellent investment in your future. Get the HESI A2 review you need to be successful on your exam.
Confessions of a School Nurse
From the people who brought you the bestselling Confessions of a GP. After sixteen years of high-pressure nursing, Michael Alexander has traded in his hospital uniform for the fresh air, comfort and routine of an International private school in the French Alps. Bliss! But it's not long before he discovers that school nursing is not all permission slips, sniffles and gift baskets. Disastrous school trips; after hours dorm sleepovers; awkward sex education classes; culture clashes; swine flu panic; and kids with six-figure bank balances and a taste for bribery. This is nursing as you've never seen it before. What goes on behind the gates of one of the world's most elite boarding schools? What happens when kids from all over the world - Russia, Africa, America, Saudi Arabia - live, learn and grow under one roof? What happens when it's left to school staff to teach children the facts of life, and lust? Following on from the hugely successful Confessions of a Male Nurse, Michael Alexander is back with more touching, shocking and often laugh-out-loud funny tales of nursing. In Confessions of a School Nurse, Alexander tells all on boarding school life - as a nurse, parent, and Average Joe, he offers a unique perspective on this strange world.
Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Healthcare Professionals 5e
Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Healthcare Professionals presents the fundamental principles of research methodology and supports the vital role that research plays in the improvement of health science practices. The book provides novice and emerging researchers with the principles of philosophy of science as well as practical research methods. It is valuable for research capacity development and is also an accessible resource for more experienced researchers reviewing research principles.This fifth edition of Fundamentals of Research Methodology for Healthcare Professionals has been updated to incorporate the latest trends in research methodology and evidence-based practice. The book details the steps involved in planning and undertaking a research project, from identifying and formulating the problem through to reporting findings. It underscores the importance of having a clear understanding of research methodology and terminology in order to read research reports with critical insight, implement evidence-based practice, and expand research. This edition is certain to stimulate awareness of the myriad researchable and research-requiring questions encountered daily in healthcare practice.This revised edition includes: * Integration of mixed methods designs throughout-Integration of online research and how it changes certain processes in research-Elaboration on acquiring knowledge through scientific methods-More detail on evidence-based decision making related to research-Elaboration on research paradigms, philosophies, and frameworks-Research ethics in more detail-Relevant and updated exercises-Introduction to different types of reviews-Updated information on different designs-Tips given on scientific writing and reports-Proposal writing updates based on ethics requirements
OCN Study Guide 2024-2025
The critical mistake that sabotages OCN exam scores (and how you can avoid it).Do you know the reason why roughly 1 in 4 oncology nurses fails the OCN exam? And why thousands more feel totally unprepared - even after months of prep?It's not the number of practice tests or questions you do. Or whether you have enough experience.Even some of the most seasoned nurses struggle with certain parts of the OCN exam.That's because passing the OCN exam isn't a matter of memorizing information or knowing everything there is to know.It's about knowing what specifically is covered on the exam itself and having a personalized plan for filling in any knowledge gaps.That's what makes this OCN Exam guide different. Rather than leaving you to figure out how to schedule your study sessions, this book provides a 14-week preparation roadmap along with key concepts to know for each section of the exam. It specifies particular topics you'll most likely be tested on and even shows you the percentage breakdown of all the questions by each section.You'll also gain access to special tips and insights for tackling some of the trickier parts of the exam. For example: 2 full-length exams (330 questions) to practice with, along with detailed answer explanations for each to help you spot any areas of knowledge to focus onA special study "hack" that makes it easier to stay focused and prevent information overloadThe vital pre-practice step that helps you get the most out of any OCN practice test you take (don't attempt a single practice question until you've done this)How to ensure you don't waste your time focusing on the wrong subjectsWhich aspects of health promotion and disease prevention are likely to show up on the examDetailed profiles of the 18 cancer care symptoms to know about (including etiology, frequency, and treatment options)Which oncological emergencies are you tested on, and important facts to remember for each oneHow the ONCC defines the role of the oncology nurse during screening and detection, and which nursing actions are recognized in support of cancer screeningThe 7 key components of navigating patient care, and how these apply to the overall cancer care planWhat to know for each of the different treatment modalities covered on the OCN exam9 experience-based tips and techniques to help minimize the pain and anxiety of test preparationAnd much more!This won't provide every question that shows up on the exam. But it provides you with the knowledge to answer almost any question you come across.The strategies inside this book combined with detailed answer keys can help you extract the most out of each practice question. Plus, with the week-by-week "OCN Roadmap," you'll have a simple and easy way to stay on top of your studies.So whether you're an experienced oncology nurse or still fairly new to nursing, this guide can not only help you focus on the right topics but also keep you on the path toward earning your certification.If you're ready to dominate the OCN exam and take your career to the next level, then you need this book today!
OCN Study Guide 2024-2025
The critical mistake that sabotages OCN exam scores (and how you can avoid it).Do you know the reason why roughly 1 in 4 oncology nurses fails the OCN exam? And why thousands more feel totally unprepared - even after months of prep?It's not the number of practice tests or questions you do. Or whether you have enough experience.Even some of the most seasoned nurses struggle with certain parts of the OCN exam.That's because passing the OCN exam isn't a matter of memorizing information or knowing everything there is to know.It's about knowing what specifically is covered on the exam itself and having a personalized plan for filling in any knowledge gaps.That's what makes this OCN Exam guide different. Rather than leaving you to figure out how to schedule your study sessions, this book provides a 14-week preparation roadmap along with key concepts to know for each section of the exam. It specifies particular topics you'll most likely be tested on and even shows you the percentage breakdown of all the questions by each section.You'll also gain access to special tips and insights for tackling some of the trickier parts of the exam. For example: 2 full-length exams (330 questions) to practice with, along with detailed answer explanations for each to help you spot any areas of knowledge to focus onA special study "hack" that makes it easier to stay focused and prevent information overloadThe vital pre-practice step that helps you get the most out of any OCN practice test you take (don't attempt a single practice question until you've done this)How to ensure you don't waste your time focusing on the wrong subjectsWhich aspects of health promotion and disease prevention are likely to show up on the examDetailed profiles of the 18 cancer care symptoms to know about (including etiology, frequency, and treatment options)Which oncological emergencies are you tested on, and important facts to remember for each oneHow the ONCC defines the role of the oncology nurse during screening and detection, and which nursing actions are recognized in support of cancer screeningThe 7 key components of navigating patient care, and how these apply to the overall cancer care planWhat to know for each of the different treatment modalities covered on the OCN exam9 experience-based tips and techniques to help minimize the pain and anxiety of test preparationAnd much more!This won't provide every question that shows up on the exam. But it provides you with the knowledge to answer almost any question you come across.The strategies inside this book combined with detailed answer keys can help you extract the most out of each practice question. Plus, with the week-by-week "OCN Roadmap," you'll have a simple and easy way to stay on top of your studies.So whether you're an experienced oncology nurse or still fairly new to nursing, this guide can not only help you focus on the right topics but also keep you on the path toward earning your certification.If you're ready to dominate the OCN exam and take your career to the next level, then you need this book today!
Empower Your Nursing Leadership
Book Description: Embark on a transformative journey in the world of nursing leadership with "Empower Your Nursing Leadership." This comprehensive guide is your compass for navigating the dynamic landscape of healthcare, providing invaluable insights for career advancement and fostering positive work environments.Unlock the secrets to mastering leadership skills that propel you toward unstoppable success. From leading with compassion to crafting transformative leadership, this book is your go-to resource for elevating your impact in the nursing profession. Step beyond the bedside and discover the keys to crafting leadership excellence for nurses, breaking free from common obstacles that hinder leadership potential.Lead Questions: Ever find yourself longing for more influence and impact in your nursing role?Curious about the secrets that successful nurse leaders use to navigate challenges?Wondering how to turn your daily struggles into stepping stones for leadership?Feel like your leadership potential is untapped and waiting to be unleashed?Ready to break free from the common obstacles holding back nurse leaders?Lead Myths: Myth: Leadership in nursing is reserved for those in administrative roles.Myth: Only natural-born leaders can excel in the nursing profession.Myth: Balancing empathy and authority is an impossible feat in nursing leadership.Myth: Leadership skills are innate and can't be developed through training.Myth: Nurses don't have the time to invest in leadership development.Bullet Points: Develop unparalleled communication skills for effective team collaboration.Master the art of strategic decision-making in high-pressure situations.Cultivate a leadership mindset to inspire confidence and trust among your colleagues.Learn to navigate organizational dynamics and advocate for positive change.Uncover the secrets of influential nurse leaders who have paved the way.Harness emotional intelligence to enhance patient care and team dynamics.Overcome common leadership challenges with proven, real-world strategies.Build resilience to thrive in the fast-paced world of nursing leadership.Elevate your career by honing negotiation and conflict resolution skills.Develop a personalized leadership style that aligns with your values.Objections: "I'm too busy with patient care to focus on leadership development.""Leadership is for managers, not bedside nurses like me.""I don't have the natural charisma needed for leadership.""It's too late for me to start developing leadership skills.""I've tried leadership training before, and it didn't make a difference."Closing Statement: Transform your nursing career from ordinary to extraordinary by unlocking the leadership potential within you. Empower yourself with the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to lead with impact, elevate patient care, and shape the future of nursing. Are you ready to embrace your role as a Nurse Leader and revolutionize your professional journey?
Pregnant Women with Drug History
Maternal substance use disorders are considered a significant public health issue in Australia and globally. While it does not necessarily lead to inadequate parenting, it is strongly linked to poorer health and social outcomes for their infants. Women with substance use disorders have unique experiences compared to men, including complex histories, mental health disorders and trauma from intimate partner violence. Additionally, it is estimated that many of these women have children, and approximately 60-70% of Australian children were removed from households where substance abuse was present. Women who inject drugs face multiple challenges and are some of the most vulnerable women in society.
