under local anaesthesia in operation theatre. For this reflection‚I have used modified form of Gibbs model of reflection(1988). Reid(1993 cited Burns‚2008) suggests that using modified Gibbs model allows a practitioner to criticise oneself about the quality of reflection. Gibbs’ reflective cycle assists one to reflect sequentially through the incident‚ and arranges the thought process in a specific format ‚Brookes(2014). But‚in this reflection‚I have condensed my final thoughts into one conclusion
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Reflection is the action of putting together experiences and knowledge‚ in order to enhance your personal development (Kathpalia and Hear‚ 2008). This reflective account will recognise my personal values and how they can impact on my social work practice. It will also outline how the learning from this module has impacted on my personal values. I will apply Gibbs’ model of reflection‚ in order to identify my thoughts‚ feelings and action plan (Gibbs‚ 1988). Many sessions in this module where interesting
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Health Promotion Reflection In this reflection I will be using Gibbs Model of Reflection (Jasper M‚ 2003). I will be talking about a patient who was advised to give up smoking‚ as part of promoting health to the patient but not directly linked to their illness and treatment. What Happened. I had a patient come into the ward who had had surgery‚ but this patient was overweight and a smoker which always effects the procedure and recovery. During the nights they had to sleep with a machine to
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The purpose of this case study is to reflect on the quality of care provided in my area of practice as a community nurse team leader. I will critically analyse the care given during a specific episode. I will reflect upon the End of Life competencies identified in my personal development plan‚ these are; communication skills‚ the breaking of bad news in end of life care‚ and carers support. I will give reference to evidence and end of life frameworks including; Every Moment Counts: A narrative
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Community Assessment Reflection Cynthia Caston NUR/405 March 31‚ 2013 Willadene Walker-Schmucker Community Assessment Reflection Community Health Partnerships It is so important for different agencies in the community to partner with each other‚ this helps ensure that people get directed toward the community resource they are in need of. In my families community The Clay County Health Department does eligibility assessments and referrals for social services in addition to all the services
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Dementia Dementia The word Dementia describes a set of symptoms that may include memory loss‚ and difficulties with thinking‚ problem solving or language. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease or a series of strokes. Dementia is progressive‚ meaning that the symptoms will gradually get worse. Dependent on which part of the brain is affected a person will present differently. Area of the Brain Key Functions that could be affected Frontal Lobe
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explain health conditions‚ advice on treatment and to guide. A nurse’s role is not one of a friend‚ but is one to offer subtle comfort as appropriately as possible. Hands on contact can be frowned upon. Guidelines and Code of Conduct is set by the NMC to help both nurses and midwives maintain the highest levels of professionalism. The Code of Conduct can be found on the website www.NMC-uk.org and states as follows: “Maintain clear professional boundaries Advice on gifts and gratuities Advice
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care of people your first concern‚ treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity Recognizing and treating people as unique and valued persons are requirements to live a good life.(Reading & Webster‚ 2013). I believe in the principle of NMC code (2008) that nurses should make the care of the people their first concern by giving individualized and dignified care. People come from different parts of the world and carrying with them are various beliefs and perspectives when it comes to health
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old‚ a third of the world’s populations will be diagnosed with dementia. More likely about 70% can be caused by Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. With Dementia‚ possible areas that will be affected are memory‚ attention span‚ language‚ and even problem solving. In most cases with people dealing with dementia; they will be facing problems like not knowing what day it is
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Dementia Introduction Dementia is a progressive brain dysfunction (in Latin ’dementia ’ means irrationality)‚ which results in a restriction of daily activities and in most cases leads in long term need for care. Many diseases can result in dementia‚ the most common‚ Alzheimer ’s disease (Dementia.com‚ 2007). Description of Dementia “Dementia describes a group of symptoms that are caused by changes in brain function. Dementia symptoms may include asking the same questions
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