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PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Background of the Study Comfort is a concept that has a strong association with nursing. Nurses traditionally provide comfort to patients and their families through interventions that can be called comfort measures. The intentional comforting actions of nurses strengthen patients and their families. Caring is about how nurses do their work….

Dementia is a common disease in the geriatric population but can also be noticed in any stage of adulthood. In a study issued by European researchers, it is estimated that about 35 million people have dementia worldwide. It is called a syndrome because it involves a serious of signs and symptoms. It is a non-specific…

The aim of this assignment is to critically analyse the theoretical principles involved in teaching and learning for personal and professional practice. I will critically evaluate the role of a mentor within pre-registration midwifery education through personal reflection. I have attached details in appendix one which explores the experience and my feelings. To maintain confidentiality…

Ansamma Joseph Introduction:-………………………………………………3 PART 1:…………………………………………………3 1.1 Horizontal violence and bullying in nursing:-……………………….3 SUB – TOPIC:…………………………………………….5 1.2 Disruptive behaviour: -……………………………………..5 1.2.1 Importance of study of disruptive behaviour:-……………………..6 PART 2:…………………………………………………7 2.1 Purpose of the article:-……………………………………..7 2.2 Arguments and ideas presented by the authors:-…………………….8 2.3 The quality and value of the article:-…………………………….8 2.4 Brief reflection of using sources:-………………………………9…

Electrocardiogram lead placement – Implementation Paper Executive Summary Electrocardiography (ECG) is a diagnostic test that has been used for over a century.  ECGs are one of the most common diagnostic tools to assess for signs of cardiac disease.  With nearly 50 million ECGs performed annually worldwide, it is vital to ensure that this widely used…

This piece of work will examine the process of assessment within my role as a mentor for a student nurse. The assignment will follow the sequence of events from initial contact of the student to the final interview and completion of documentation. It will also analyse the action plans that were written at the initial…

Labor induction has become increasingly more popular in recent years. In 1990, 9.6% of mothers chose to induce their labor, and the number of induced labors peaked in 2010 when 23.8% of mother’s chose to induce their labor (Kriebs, 2015). Families and healthcare professionals can choose to induce labor for a variety of reasons. A…

Prolonged labor and obstructed labor are major causes of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality in india. One of the tools used to monitor labor and prevent prolonged and obstructed labor is the partograph, a single sheet printed paper on which labor observations are recorded. (Fistula care., 2011). The timing of interventions is the one…

The effectiveness of pain management is influential to a woman’s health and wellbeing during labour. As midwives, it is essential to understand the physiology, influencing factors and perception of pain. Pain perception involves sensory, behavioural and environmental stimuli, an example of this is the ‘gate control theory’. This theory suggests, communication signals within the brain…

The benefits of exercise and the impact it has on our mental and physical wellbeing is well documented and researched. The NHS and the department of health have invested heavily into exercise and its benefits on both our physical and emotional well-being. Overwhelming evidence shows that regular exercise reduces the risks of all major illnesses…