Essay Title: A critical examination of the Learning Disability Nurse (LDN) role in supporting an individual/young people with epilepsy and learning disabilities. Introduction This study examined epilepsy in young people, since the disorder remains a major chronic neurologic disease and affects many of the population between childhood and old age (Smeets et al., 2007). However,…
Evidenced-based Practice Proposal Using the Research Process
Evidenced-based Practice Proposal Using the Research Process Research is a systematic review of an issue using different approaches. It collects and evaluates data to support problem solving. It provides new data and information in solving problems. Evidenced-based practice combines clinical expertise with research. In this paper, we will discuss an overview of my selected EBP…
Reflection Paper: Sexuality and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Like all people, individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) have inherent sexual rights and needs. It is those who work with or serve as caregivers for these individuals who must affirm, defend, and respect these natural rights (Hetzler, 2016). Yet many who are considered the “normal” part of the general population prefer to view individuals with…
Reflective Analysis Report On Personal Experiences
A major personal factor which has been a key motive to improve the quality of the report is my belief about the importance of this project. I have not taken this as an “academic obligation” which has to be done to get a degree or good grades but I treat this as a “very special…
Literature Review on Childhood Obesity and Treatment
Obesity has become a huge problem within the Western World over recent years. (34% of the adult population in the US in 2007 (Barness (1986: 75)). It is known from the general media that the incidences of childhood obesity are also on the increase. This review aims to evaluate the ideas and concepts from two…
Role Of Nurse In Family Health Assessments
The family can be defined simply as any group of people who live together. The role of the family is to help meet the basic human needs of society. (LeMone, Lillis, and Taylor 2001, p 27). The family is the social system and the larger biological context within which medical problems arise and are managed…
Essay On Elderly Care In New Zealand
Abstract Elderly care is a steady industry in New Zealand. It is one of the most stable industries in New Zealand because the New Zealand population is an old population. In light of this attempts to improve the geriatric care standards in New Zealand should always be a priority. Present services and healthcare organizations should…
Unconventional Beauty Treatments by Celebrities
In today’s world, in order to achieve recognition in a particular field that you are pertaining to, the first and the foremost thing that counts is ‘the persona’ with which you carry yourself! Be it Multi National Companies or small scale companies, one of the most crucial things that can get you one step closer…
Impact of Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities: The Hidden Handicap Though learning disabilities may not be visible to the naked eye, seven million, or fourteen percent of all public school students, are affected by this quiet handicap (nces.edu.gov). Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. People with all forms of learning disabilities function just the same as their peers and elders…
Key differences between acute and chronic pain
Pain is knowingly a fundamental part of life. Nair and Peate (2009) tell us that pain is the most common reason for an individual to seek medical advice. It is unavoidable and everyone throughout the world will experience some level of pain at various occasions throughout their lifetime. Pain is a complex process, with a…