Presentation: Dementia and delirium are two common neurological conditions with varying similarities and differences. Dementia is a neurodegenerative condition with a slow onset ( Fong, Davis, Growdon, Albuquerque, & Inouye, 2015). Delirium is an acute mental status change ( Fong et al., 2015). An inexperienced practitioner may have some difficulties in differentiating between the two…
Bullying Culture in the Nursing Workforce
Bullying is one of the major forms of violence that can occur in any workforce, including nursing. Considering its negative impact on victims’ overall well being and emotion (psychological damage), workplace bullying is now recognised as a major occupational hazard. Many nursing literatures have suggested that bullying is prevalent in the nursing workplace around the…
Reflective Essay on Personal Performance
Reflective account of on-going nursing training programme This essay is a reflective account on the progress I have made during the on-going nursing training programme I have embarked upon. The areas I intend to cover include the usefulness of assessment feedback for facilitating growth and for understanding the areas that need to be improved in…
Reflection on Pregnancy and Childbirth
Explain Why the Critical Factors Influencing the Course of Pregnancy Including Several Dimensions such as Social, Biological and Psychological Factors The period in the uterus before conception is a standout amongst the most pivotal stages in an individual life’s compass. Throughout the normal 280 day period, organic establishments are made that will impact a great…
Music Therapy for Dementia – Research Study
Hilda Dimalibot Purpose of the Study Research question What is the level of knowledge for the benefits of music therapy on the residents with dementia among healthcare assistants in Chadderton Rest Home? Purpose of the project The main purpose of this research project is to determine the level of knowledge for the benefits of music…
Asthma and the Buteyko Breathing Technique (BBT)
Introduction Lung disease is any pathology that occurs in the lung components and causes the lungs not to function properly and this may lead to serious problems that may cause death. They are considered the third killing factor worldwide. Lung diseases include emphysema , bronchitis, bronchial asthma, pulmonary failure, pneumonia, tuberculosis and pulmonary embolism. These…
Presentation on Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Reflection
INTRODUCTION As a part of my Overseas Nursing Programme, I had to conduct a seminar presentation on any topic of my interest in front of students. I was given the date of presentation. Knowledge expands through communication and presentation is a means of communication and best applicable when delivering knowledge to a group. Presentation means…
Health Promotion Education
Health promotion or education strategies are applicable to all health problems and are not restricted to any particular health issue or particular group of behaviours. World Health Organization (WHO) (1986) explains that health promotion entails the processes which make possible people to enhance their understanding and control their health in order to improve their health….
The Work Of Labor And Delivery Nurses Nursing Essay
Today, the work of labor and delivery nurses (L&D nurses) is extremely important and responsible because the quality of their work affects consistently the quality of health care services delivered to women and newborns. In this regard, it is important to remember that, today, many women have problems with labor and delivery because of their…
Effectiveness of Music Therapy for Dementia Patients with Anxiety
CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR-(CB- SUMMATIVE ASSIGNMENT) INTRODUCTION- (200 WORDS) In my assignment, I will be looking at the music therapy intervention and how effective it is in people with dementia where agitation/anxiety are the common features creating a challenging impact on the wellbeing. Dementia has globally become a concern and the world health organization has estimated that…