Ever been Homeless in relation to Alcohol Consumption Abstract This paper will discuss the significance between those who have identified as homeless and the rates of alcoholism within homeless people. The results from the statistics Canada’s survey will contrast to statistics used in papers from other geographical areas. Although in some countries alcoholism rates are…
People Who Undergo Amputation Experience Many Emotions Nursing Essay
People who undergo amputation experience many emotions. In Graces case, she may experience anxiety with emotional outburst not only due to the pain and physical loss of a limb, but also what effects the amputation will have on her in terms of career, family life and socialization. Some possible reactions Grace may experience include sadness,…
Health Essays – Binge Drinking Alcohol
Binge Drinking Alcohol Question: With evidence for a new ‘culture of intoxication’, what are the current attitudes on binge drinking in UK society, and what are the possible causes for the current alcohol consumption patterns in contemporary society? Introduction The aim of this thesis is to answer the question: ‘With evidence for a new ‘culture…
Treatments for Patients with Prostate Cancer
EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR PATIENTS WITH PROSTATE CANCER TO ACHIEVE A BIOCHEMICAL RECURRENCE FREE SURVIVAL Mariam O. Akinwale MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE AMERICAS Mentor: Dr. Akintola Odutola Manuscript word count : 4205 HYPOTHESIS : In the treatment of aggressive and metastatic prostate cancer, patients who undergo radical prostatectomy with additional radiation therapy and/or hormonal therapy have…
Treating Alcoholism
Introduction Alcoholism is defined as a disease that is persistent, progressive and often fatal. It is not a symptom of other diseases or emotional problems; it is its own disorder. Alcohol affects every part of the body even the brain which will eventually adapt to the alcohol use by becoming dependent on it after prolonged…
Individual Patient Care in Dementia
A nurse’s role focuses on the help, care and support given to their patients whilst treating people as individuals and upholding their dignity (The NMC code, 2015). In this essay I will discuss the ways in which nurses can ensure that patients with dementia receive individualised patient care. The aim of this essay is to…
Hip Prosthesis Simulation for Total Hip Replacement
Abstract Arthritis is one of the pain problems that cause the disability of elders. To overcome this issue, total hip replacement surgery is introduced to improve the quality of life for patients who have this problem. In this report, with aid of software, SOLIDWORKS 2018, the hip prosthesis is tested with 500 N, normal to…
Reflection on Nursing Communication Scenario
Introduction to communication skills Communication is a vital part of the nurse’s role. Theorists such as Peplau (1952), Rogers (1970) and King (1971) all emphasise therapeutic communication as a primary part of nursing and a major focus of nursing practice. Long (1992) further suggests that communication contains many components including presence, listening, perception, caring, disclosure, acceptance, empathy,…
Case Series for Same-Day Discharge for Minimally Invasive Surgery for Enometrial Cancer
Abstract Study Objective: Goal of this study is to present a cases series endorsing same-day discharge after minimally invasive robotic surgery for endometrial cancer and to determine factors that affect the length of hospital stay. Design: Retrospective study is comprised of all cases (N = 78) by a single gynecologic oncologist (July 2017 to July…
Effect of Nutritional Deficiencies Occurring During Pregnancy
The type of nutrition that a mother gets during pregnancy, both qualitatively and quantitatively, can be the deciding factor in a child’s well-being. A study1 showed that there was a small (70 g) but significant increase in birthweight among infants of mothers receiving multiple micronutrients as compared with infants of mothers receiving iron-folic acid supplements…