Policy Analysis Sile Mpofu At some stage in their lives, Australians will be affected by some form of mental illness. Mental illness is very common in Australia and at least 3% of the population experiences severe or recurrent illnesses and approximately 45% Australians experience mental problems at some point in their lives. (National health policy,…
Mental Health Well-being of Dementia Carers
Introduction Research is undertaken and applied across many different professions and disciplines, as it offers a basis for increasing knowledge, informed decision making and action (Minichiello, Sullivan, Greenwood & Axford, 2004; DePoy & Gitlin, 2011). Within the nursing profession research is the link between theory and practice and has influenced many changes to the way…
Case Study Of Surgery Preparation Of Patient Jane Nursing Essay
Jane was instructed nil by mouth from fluid and food. Fasting is important and to prevent pulmonary aspiration of stomach contents during anesthesia (Crisp & Taylor 2009, p. 1437). A fluid balance chart is total measured output, minus from the total measured intake and the output called the fluid balance. Fluid balance chart for Jane…
Reflection on Communication Skills in Booking Issue
Introduction Reflection is a fundamental component of learning that we all practice unknowingly. Through reflective learning, we self-evaluate our decision with the aim of learning and self-improvement from past experiences. How and why we learn from our past actions and reaction are reflected in our future behaviour (Schon 1995). In this essay, I will reflect…
Dental Anxiety in Dental and Non-Dental Students
Dental Anxiety in Dental and Non-Dental Students Abstract- Objective: To compare levels of dental anxiety in dental and non-dental students and then relate it with degree of knowledge about dental treatment procedures. Method: Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS) was used to measure and analyze statistically the dental anxiety among dental students (n=30) and non-dental students…
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…
Communication Barriers in Provisional Care for Children and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
This paper examines and addresses the difficulties that nurses face when dealing with children and adults with an autism spectrum disorder. It aims to draw attention to the communication barriers and the systemic lack of understanding when interacting with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder experience, particularly in hospital settings. I will also discuss…
Communication and Teamwork in Nursing
Communication and Teamwork in Nursing The NMC Code (2018) sets out standards that Nurses are expected to adhere to in order to ensure and maintain safe professional working. Two important aspects highlighted in the code are Communication and Teamwork. Communication and Teamwork between staff and patients is essential in order to provide effective patient care…
Management of Shoulder Dystocia: A Reflective Essay
Title: A reflective essay on how you would manage a shoulder dystocia as an obstetric emergency in a stand alone midwife led unit. Undergraduate Degree Level Essay 1,000 Words Essay The condition of shoulder dystocia is diagnosed when the delivery of the foetal head is prevented by the impaction of one of the foetal shoulders…
Emergence of 3D Printers in Healthcare
Surname: Vaida Given Name(s): Mehran Emergence of 3D printers in healthcare On 8 August 1984 Charles W ‘Chuck’ Hull made a remarkable invention, he had created something that would later than revolutionize how things are made in industries, this invention was the first 3D printer. A breakthrough for the application of 3D printer in the…