for a patient with COPD: a reflective account Barnett M (2005) Caring for a patient with COPD: a reflective account. Nursing Standard. 19‚ 36‚ 41-46. Date of acceptance: October 15 2004. Summary Reflective practice has been a familiar topic in nursing journals and the term is regularly used in professional nursing practice. However‚ it was not until I used Johns’ (1994) model to analyse and explore my feelings and actions in daily practice that I fully understood the concept of reflective practice
Premium Nursing
Dementia awareness Outcome 1 Understand what dementia is 1. Explain what is meant by the term ’dementia’ Dementia is a non-specific illness syndrome with serious loss of global cognitive ability. It can be static or progressive. More common above the age of 65 but can occur before that age‚ when it’s called „early on set dementia”. It can occur becouse of a brain injury (e.g. stroke) or with a disease or damage in the body (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease‚ Parkinson disease). The main signs and symptoms
Premium Alzheimer's disease Psychology Cognition
Organizations are using computer-mediated communication (CMC) for an increasing range of communication activities‚ including marketing and consumer research. Asynchronous CMC applications—such as email and web forms—offer benefits of speed‚ low cost‚ and accuracy that appeal to organizational managers ([Chittenden and Rettie‚ 2003] and [Kent and Lee‚ 1999]). Yet results have been mixed where CMC has been applied toward organizational marketing and market research‚ especially where messages are intended
Premium Communication Mass media Scientific method
Dementia One member in my family was greatly affected by Alzheimer’s disease along with dementia later on. My great grandmother‚ Alberta Klaska ended up forming Alzheimer’s then formed Irreversible Dementia. I was able to interview her granddaughter‚ my mother‚ Debbie Weidman. Because of my mother’s nursing background my family would constantly look to my mother for guidance on how to handle Alberta. My family members have constantly contacted my mother to ask questions determining
Premium Family Alzheimer's disease Psychology
March 23‚ 2011 Psychology paper: Dementia The subject of a brain deteriorating disease is one we often avoid. Considering the fact that it is possible for a loved one to be a victim of a memory captivation is unbearable. Dementia is a term used to describe a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain‚ not so much a specific disease. People affected by dementia are disabled to the point where they may not be able to get dressed or eat. They have a total lack of problem solving
Premium Alzheimer's disease Traumatic brain injury Dementia
compassion‚ competence‚ communication‚ courage and commitment) were developed to be incorporated into practice‚ to help to ensure that nurses provide the best care for their patients. They “focus on putting the person that is being cared for at the heart of the care they are given”. The 6Cs are equal and not one is more important than the other five. However‚ for this assignment I have chosen to reflect on the importance of communication in practice and the barriers to communication that can occur. Nurses
Premium Nursing Patient Communication
Alzheimer’s dementia is a neurodegenerative disease that is characterized by several brain abnormalities that are selective and only affect neurons in specific regions of the brain. This disease is characterized by a progressive decrease in neuronal activity and neuronal survival. Historically‚ researchers have used Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines to scan patients with Alzheimer’s disease and the unaffected old adults and then use supercomputers to create color-coded maps which revealed
Premium Alzheimer's disease Brain Neuron
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
Premium Neurology Obesity Alzheimer's disease
Reflective Essay Vivan Bearing‚ a Philosophy Professor of 17th Century Poetry‚ was informed by Dr. Kelekian that she has a very aggressive form of Stage IV ovarian cancer that has metastasized. This is described as an isidious cancer with pernicious side effects. Vivian consented to the very aggressive and experimental treatment plan that her doctor advised. Dr. Kelekian also instructed Ms. Bearing that she would have to stop teaching for her treatment. I feel that the patient here
Premium Chemotherapy Patient Physician
FACULTY OF BUSINESS‚ ECONOMICS AND LAW INDIVIDUAL COURSEWORK COVERSHEET Coursework Details Module Name and Code Event Design and Production (MANM 312) Coursework Title Assignment 3 - Reflective Essay Deadline 05/01/2015 Word Count 926 Student Details Student URN (7 digit number on Uni card) 6323428 Student Name Xinzhu Hu Programme MSc International Events Management Student Declaration To be agreed by Student Please refer to the University of Surrey Regulations for the Conduct of Examinations and
Premium Plagiarism Reflection Thought