In the United States, people over 65 years old are the largest growing segment of the population, and aging is the primary risk factor for dementia, a condition associated with aging that results in memory loss, unusual behavior, personality changes, and a decline in thinking abilities (Woods, 1999). Even modest advances in therapeutic strategies that…
Implementing A Nursing Dementia Care Bundle Tool Nursing Essay
The purpose of this paper is to complete a diagnostic assessment and analysis to determine organisational readiness for an evidence-based service change linked to an action plan within Outer North East London Community Services (ONEL CS) Inpatient Unit within the London Borough of Havering. This paper will discuss how change can be achieved through completion…
In Nursing- Communication Is Essential
Communication involves the exchange of messages and is a process which all individuals participate in. Whether it is through spoken word, written word, non-verbal means or even silence, messages are constantly being exchanged between individuals or groups of people (Bach & Grant 2009). All behaviour has a message and communication is a process which individuals…
Young People and Sexual Agency in Rural Uganda Literature Review
Summary of paper HIV and AIDS continues to be an ongoing concern in many countries globally and even more so for African countries. Research published in 2012 by Stephen A. Bell, “Young people and sexual agency in rural Uganda” examines the decision making process leading young Ugandans involvement in sexual relationships, the transactional negotiations and…
Self Reflection on Communication in Nursing
AMITA KHOWAJA Introduction Reflection is an organized and a planned way to think positively and make better decisions. Reflection allow person to learn from their mistakes and past experiences. This is more applicable to form the fundamentals of healing and therapeutic process in health care field. According to Parker (2006) Reflection in health care profession…
Psychiatry Case Report: A Dual Diagnosis
Name: Nur Farah Ashikin Abu Salman Presenting Complaint: AB is a 33 year-old, single, unemployed man who was brought in by Garda to the psychiatric department on 8-10-14 with suicidal ideation. He has history of alcohol abuse since 2004. History of Presenting Complaint: AB was brought into the psychiatry unit by the Garda when he…
Anxiety Disorders in Older Adults
Abstract Anxiety disorders can have detrimental effects on the health of older adults. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in particular is the most prevalent anxiety disorder among this growing population. Physical and mental decline in older adults are some of the factors that contribute to the development of a GAD diagnosis. It is important to assess…
Preventing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders in New Zealand
SUBMITTED BY: Harmanjot Kaur (CIB00002rv) Amandeep Kaur (CIB00002ku) New Zealand is one of the healthiest and welfare countries. The government is well aware about the fact of healthy citizens. According to Global Health Observatory Data Repository Total expenditure on health in New Zealand is increasing every year, and was 10.3% of Gross domestic product in…
Understanding Dementia: A Multidisciplinary Approach To Aged Services
There is a need for all levels of staff in community, residential and acute care services to have a better understanding of dementia. With reference to the current literature, critically discuss what specifically your staff need to know about dementia, and why, in order to improve the quality of care provision in your organisation or…
Spirituality and Sexuality in Palliative Care
Anjum zahoor Significance of spirituality and sexuality in palliative care According to WHO (2012) “Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problem associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of…