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Nursing Intervention, 2006.
A look at how certain types of nursing interventions can help patients suffering from multiple sclerosis.
984 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of nursing interventions. The paper focuses on the nursing interventions of spiritual assessment and therapeutic communication. In addition, the paper looks at how these interventions can support a person suffering from multiple sclerosis.
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"This type of intervention supports the person suffering by indicating the nurse understands their suffering and their pain, and that they can help them be more comfortable and increase their well-being. While intervention may not make a difference in their actual physical disease, it can make a patient more comfortable, more satisfied, and more at peace with themselves and their circumstances. Patient satisfaction is extremely important for overall patient health and in return visits for continued health care. Studies indicate if patients are dissatisfied or unhappy with their care, they may forego visits or visit another practitioner (Wrench & Booth-Butterfield, 2003). In addition, spiritual intervention can help the sufferers' family cope with the disease and help them give adequate care to the patient at home, which is often much more comfortable for the patient and family and adds to the overall well-being of everyone involved."
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Roma Culture and Nursing Intervention, 2001.
A study of the Roma (gypsy) sub-culture in North America, the rejection of modern technology by the elder generation and how this effects medical and nursing intervention.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 43.95
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This paper examines the often unknown subculture of Romani ethnic group in North America. The paper shows how the elder generation are very suspicious of modern technology especially anything intrusive and how these fears and suspicions have to be over-come when providing this aging population with health care. The paper examines which cultural barriers exist for providing nursing and medical care to this group.
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"Minorities in the United States are the fastest growing groups of older adults (Wykle). These minority groups have often experienced prejudice, as Wykle says ?many of the older cohorts have faced a life of discriminatory practices, poor health services and culturally incompetent staff who were expected to provide appropriate care.? Because of this they tend to avoid health care and this results in generally poorer health than the general population. These groups are often classed together as minorities because of their dark skin but in fact include various different ethnic groups. One of these groups is the Roma. While commonly known as the Gypsy group, this is not the correct term. The correct terms for the Gypsy is the Roma or the Romani group. It should be noted that the group do not call themselves Gypsy and would likely find it offensive if they were called as such. The correct terms are ?Romani, the adjective; Roma, plural noun; or Rom, singular noun? (Kemp)."
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Nursing Interventions for COPD Patients, 2002.
This paper discusses the nursing interventions required to prevent postoperative complications in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients.
2,495 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 52.95
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This paper uses the definition of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) as an umbrella term that refers to a large group of lung diseases which can interfere with normal breathing including emphysema, chronic bronchitis and chronic asthma. This paper reviews nursing interventions such as COPD education, exercises of upper and lower extremities, breathing exercises and psychosocial support. The author concludes that the nurse should do a thorough assessment of the patient?s physical and psychological status and that there are several interventions from which nurses can select, thus the patient need not be restricted to any one particular type of intervention.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Nursing Interventions
Conclusions
Applications
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"In terms of interventions to prevent post-operative complications in COPD patients, the first step that must be taken is a complete assessment of the patient. This assessment is most likely best accomplished by using Gordon?s (1998) Function Health Pattern classification for assessment developed for The North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA). What Gordon (1998) observed is that a diagnosis is a conceptual model for interpreting a set of observations in order to provide organization for understanding these observations as they relate to diagnosis of any kind."
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Nursing Interventions, 2006.
A discussion on nursing interventions for children with different temperaments.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 3 sources, £ 42.95
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Temperament refers to the behavioral style of an individual or the tendency to behave in a certain way in a certain situation. This paper explains that for the child, a psychologically complex individual who has a unique behavioral style and personality, it is important to individualize interventions. The paper discusses interventions that have been designed specifically for the difficult child, the easy child and the child who is slow to warm up.
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Nursing Interventions to Prevent Post-operative Complications in COPD Patients, 2002.
A discussion of a number of strategies and intervention that nurses can employ to prevent complications after surgery for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 11 sources, £ 60.95
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Discusses a number of strategies & interventions nurses can employ to prevent complications ater surgery for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Description of COPD including prevelance, conditions, symptoms. Sociodemographics & medical profile. Risks. COPD education. Examines nursing interventions including exercises & weight loss program.; psychosocial support. Value of physical assessment data. Nursing applications.
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"Nursing Interventions to Prevent Postoperative Complications in Copd Patients
Introduction
Madison, and Irwin (1998) define Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) as a sort of umbrella term that refers to a large group of lung diseases which can interfere with normal breathing. In their discussion of the various illnesses that are associated with the condition, COPD Support (2001), notes that there are three basic conditions which COPD patients can suffer from: emphysema (the progressive destruction of the grape-like sacs that exchange oxygen in the air for carbon dioxide); chronic bronchitis; and chronic asthma. Not all patients have all three conditions, although a few do.
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Nursing Interventions for Diabetes, 2008.
This paper discusses the importance of an approach to diabetes management that emphasizes patient empowerment through self-care.
2,267 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 48.95
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The paper explores how quality of life in patients with diabetes is a large concern for nurses. The paper discusses how complications associated with diabetes are the main contributors to disability and death rather than the disease itself. The paper explains that one type of intervention that can greatly decrease the likelihood of complications is preventive self-care activities.
Outline:
Statement of Issue
Concern to Professional Nursing
Intervention
Implementation
Conclusion
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"Quality of life in patients with chronic illnesses such as diabetes is a large concern for nurses. Unlike acute disease processes, chronic disease in patients, while therapeutic relations between nurse and patient can strengthen over time, they must also be evaluated to determine the effectivity of treatment. Interventions to improve the quality of life of these patients have significant value. DeSouza and Nairy (2003) reported a significant improvement in quality of life parameters with nurse-directed intervention. Some of these interventions involve patient empowerment through teaching of self-care activities that not only aid both health care provider and patient to jointly participate in managing diabetes, but also impart to both patient and family a sense of control over this chronic disease."
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Nursing, Physical Inactivity Intervention, 2008.
A review of the growing issue of physical inactivity and its effects.
1,608 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 10 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the growing issue of physical inactivity in relation to the increase in related diseases. The writer looks at various studies and how patients can be behaviorally influenced by specifically targeted interventions that address health issues and help them realize that they can actively take part in re-orienting themselves around healthy lifestyles.
Outline:
Epidemiology of physical inactivity
Review of interventions from the literature
Implications for advanced practice nurses
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"It is not hard to see the crucial role of physical activity in any individual's lifestyle. The prevalence of physical inactivity has been indirectly linked to mortalities associated with the aforementioned diseases. In the case of overweight and obesity, in 2001, the Surgeon General asserted the urgency of addressing overweight and obesity's cause: excess calorie accumulation and/or physical inactivity (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2001). In 2005, overweight and obesity in the U.S. reached a prevalence rate of 60.5% and 23.9%, respectively (Centers for Disease Control [CDC], 2006). Even more alarming, this prevalence has significantly increased within 1995-2005 across all states (p < 0.01), in spite of a decrease in prevalence of obesity <20% in 28 states from 1995-2000 (CDC, 2006).
"A typical profile of a high-risk family group is generally one that endorses a sedentary lifestyle. Children as early as 3 to 4 years of age and adolescents in particular, are at high risk for adapting behaviors that promote physical inactivity and often carry these behaviors into adulthood (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000). Risks for decreased physical inactivity include watching television for 4 or more hours daily, physical activity during less than half the total time allocated to physical education classes, lack of at least 30 minutes of moderate and regular physical activity daily either as part of a particular setting (work, home, school, leisure), conditions that prevent carrying out a physical activity regimen, and an environment that is not conducive to safe physical activity (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2000)."
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An Intervention for Obesity, 2008.
This paper discusses obesity and looks at the part played by nursing interventions in the rehabilitation of patients.
2,024 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that obesity is escalating throughout North America as a result of macro-environmental, micro-environmental, as well as biological social and cultural factors. The writer also points out that obesity is linked to numerous diseases, psychological problems and mortality. The writer maintains that socio-cultural factors in the forms of advertising and ethnic customs influence the consumption of large amounts of unhealthful foods and interfere with the over-eater's motivation to eat healthfully. Further, the writer maintains that it is the role of the nurse to develop an effective individualized care plan. The writer concludes that best practices can be achieved by individual nurses, other health professionals, the entire unit, and by the mental health care system as a whole.
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"A gap analysis demonstrated inconsistencies between the evidence as outlined above and current practices. As indicated the research indicates the beneficial impact of nursing interventions upon reduction in patient overweight and obesity. However, on a rehabilitation unit and indeed on any surgical unit, overweight and obesity are much more aligned with crisis interventions and little can be achieved in the way of interventions simply because the problem is too pronounced. The overweight patient who must ambulate and participate in strenuous exercises after arthroplasty is just not capable of these actions. Interventions aimed at weight reduction are introduced out of realization of crisis but the patient needs to direct energies to recovery as well as to the intervention. Another consideration is that prompt discharge from the unit interferes with the type of sustained intervention that is needed."
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Nurses and Separation Anxiety, 2007.
A look at the importance of nursing interventions for separation anxiety in childhood.
981 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is a serious matter that concerns children and their caretakers. This paper examines how pediatric nurses may be part of a child's treatment for SAD, while other nurses may need to address a child's disorder while treating the child or the child's parent. The paper argues that, for this reason, it is important for all nurses to be aware of SAD and how they can intervene when they encounter a child who requires intervention.
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"Symptoms and signs vary child to child. Signs of SAD may not be immediately recognized for what they are, especially in young children who lack the communicative abilities to express their fears (Pincus et al., 2005 Sometimes a child may become physically ill when separated from their loved one, resulting in vomiting, headache, stomachache or other ailments common of stress reactions (Fontain, 2003; Hillard, 2006). Children with SAD want their parent to stay with them at all times, even where impractical or illogical, such as at school or when sleeping (Hillard, 2006). The affected child might follow a parent at close distance, shadowing them as they go about other tasks. "
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Nursing and Eating Disorders, 2004.
A look at the role of the pediatric nurse in dealing with eating disorders in youngsters.
4,247 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 77.95
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This paper investigates the tasks and interventions that school nurses and school caregivers can undertake in order to help achieve adequate nutritional balance in a variety of complex, pediatric feeding disorders. The critical role that the school nurse plays in pediatric nutrition and eating disorders of developmentally disabled children is discussed. Normal and abnormal pediatric nutrition are then discussed, followed by a description of common feeding disorders among developmentally delayed children. The paper then investigates nursing assessments and interventions for children with eating disorders and developmental disabilities. Finally, recommendations are given for improving the health quality of developmentally-delayed children with eating disorders.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Justification
Methods and Research
Chapter 1. The Role of the School Nurse
Chapter 2. Pediatric Nutrition
Chapter 3. Common Disorders
Chapter 4. Nursing Interventions and Assessments
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
References
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"Other eating disorders are also seen in the developmentally disabled child. Pediatric dysphagia is simply difficulty with swallowing, while rumination consists of bringing swallowed food up into the mouth, then chewing and swallowing the food a second time. Oral-motor problems with chewing and swallowing are seen, including an inability to chew, and sensory problems with smelling or seeing food, or sensing the texture of food also occur. Children often have an inability to chew food, and will pocket food in the cheeks. These problems can be coupled with tongue thrust problem, and sensory deprivation can cause trouble with eating."
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Nursing Shortage, 2002.
Government intervention as one factor in the nursing shortage.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 12 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper outlines the two arguments-- that the nursing shortage results from government cuts, vs. the correct view, that the shortage is complex and due to many trends and factors.
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Nursing and the MI Patient, 2006.
This paper looks at the patient disorder of myocardial infarction (MI) as it relates to nursing practices.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 8 sources, £ 61.95
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Written from a nursing perspective, this paper presents the case study of the typical older individual with a myocardial infarction. The writer discusses relevant research and offers a critique of two nursing related research studies. Further, the writer provides a nursing based client assessment and concludes with a nursing intervention plan that incorporates two nursing diagnoses. Evidence based findings are incorporated into the assessment and intervention plan.
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"While death attributable to acute myocardial infarction (AMI) has been significantly reduced, morbidity has increased. According to Deaton and Namasivayam "nursing interventions that change the process of care or give more responsibility to nurses for assessment, treatment and management of patients with [coronary heart disease] CHD" affect results impacting the rate of morbidity."
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Collaborative Practice in Nursing, 2005.
This paper discusses collaborative practice in nursing by using a case study of the labor and delivery of a 16-year old woman.
1,395 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 32.95
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This paper explains that the health care field has developed collaborative practice in which each member of various professions within the health care field, including physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, patients and patient families, works together by sharing knowledge and insights on how to deliver high-quality patient care. The author points out that nursing diagnosis is classified as a language for nursing to standardize its practice, which allows nurses to work towards patient care in a uniform pattern by providing the nurse with a plan and interventions. The paper stresses that the primary difference between nursing diagnosis and collaborative care is that nursing diagnosis is intended for the nursing community solely; whereas, all healthcare fields work together in collaborative care.
Table of Content
Case Study
Collaborative Practice
Obstetric Physician and Nurse
Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
Patient and Family
Social Worker
Nursing Diagnoses and Collaborative Problems
Nursing Diagnosis
Collaborative Problems
Potential Barriers to Successful Collaboration
Conclusion
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"Due to the fact that meconium was noted in the amniotic fluid, the LD nurse will collaborate with the NICU nurse at the onset of delivery. The NICU is extensively experienced with more critical issues concerning newborns. Therefore, the NICU nurse will take the first look at the newborn to make sure there are not any indications requiring more specialized care. If needed, the NICU nurse will transport the newborn quickly to the NICU unit. Even though in this situation the presence of the NICU nurse is more precautionary, her presence is important for the safety of the newborn."
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Health Care Community Nursing, 2007.
This paper explores the approach to nursing that concentrates on the needs of the community at large.
1,803 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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The paper discusses how contemporary health care delivery systems are changing their view of health care. Hospitals and conventional medical centers are moving from individual oriented health care systems to community based health care systems. The paper explains that nursing students are now encouraged to view the community as their primary client and develop nursing interventions that appropriately address the needs of the community as their client. This includes providing interventions at the aggregate level. The paper emphasizes the importance of defining a community and focuses on delivering primary care within a community experiencing increasing levels of family violence.
Outline:
Concept of Community
Community vs. Aggregate
Levels of Prevention
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"Various service providers define community in multiple ways. It is important one understand each of these varying definitions to determine how the needs of the community within the health care environment can best be addressed. One may define community as including the health care delivery team including nurses and physicians working to help individual clients as well as the client, their family and related members of the community that can all participate in decision making and problem solving at the community level (Caretto & McCormick, 1991). Crichton et al. (1997) defines community as a team of collective individuals within a given target population. St. Martin (1996) suggests that community health centers are organizations that focus on health promotion and health care for specific populations that constitute a "community."
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