clinical question‚ which I formulated. My clinical question is based upon “Does the assessment of risk factors prevent the development of pressure ulcers in hospitalised patients.” I will be discussing and analysing my questions and findings from reliable‚ current‚ valid and trustworthy sources found within five articles based on the subject of pressure ulcers. All articles are based on quantitative research undertaken. “From the findings of a good‚ current‚ reliable‚ valid or trustworthy research is
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*PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE* Brief Introduction * Peptic Ulcer is a break in the gastric or duodenal mucosa that arises when the normal mucosal defensive factors are impaired or are overwhelmed by aggressive luminal factors such as acid and pepsin. * Ulcers extend through the musvularis mucosae and are usually over 5 mm in diameter. * In the United States‚ there are about 500‚000 new cases per year of peptic ulcer and 4 million ulcer recurrences; the lifetime prevalence of ulcers in the adult
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where the number of obese adults had more than tripled over a decade‚ from 4% in 1996 to 14% in 2006. In addition‚ about 38% of youngsters aged between 12 and 18 were classified as overweight. The major causes of morbidity and mortality in the diabetic patient are heart disease and stroke (Tzagournis & Falko‚ 1982). 2.0 Definitions Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic and progressive disorder that can have an impact upon almost every aspect of life. It can affect children‚ young people and adults of
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Modeling and Software Development Individual coursework Tic-Tac-Toe Matlab code Introduction Tic-Tac-Toe is a popular simple game for two players all over the world. Traditionally one person plays for “X” while another plays for “O”. The game is played on the square board of 3x3 or even more size. The aim of this game for player is to win by filling with “X” or “O” any row‚ column or diagonal of the main game board. The game sets players thinking because players should reflect a little
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Business Description Children’s Diabetic Care Clinic‚ is a specialized clinic to help children suffering from diabetes. The clinic is open to people of all ages‚ but primarily focuses on children with diabetes. Someone suffering from diabetes can go through many emotions trying to balance life and stabilize their glucose reading‚ one can say it’s an emotional roller coaster. Living with diabetes can be stressful‚ some say a hassle because of all the demands of staying healthy in order to live
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Reflecting Writing Leg ulcers Reflecting on the situation that had taken place during my second placement working in the community. This will give me the perfect opportunity to develop and utilise my commutation skills in order to maintain the relationships with my patient. In this reflection‚ I am going to use Gibbs (1988) Reflective Cycle. This model is a recognised framework for my reflection. Gibbs (1988). Baird and Winter (2005‚) give some reasons why reflection is require in the reflective
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Chapter One: Literature Review 1.1 Introduction The worldwide prevalence of type 2 diabetes is skyrocketing alarmingly to epidemic proportions. According to King‚ Aubert and Herman (1998)‚ in the year 2000 there were 150 million people with type 2 diabetes worldwide‚ and this number is expected to double by 2025. This explosive increase in type 2 diabetes prevalence is also associated with a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. (Dankner‚ Abdul-Ghani‚ Gerber‚ Chetit‚ Wainstein
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Yeung‚ 2015). There are two types of diabetes‚ type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes (Westerberg‚ 2013). Type 1 diabetes is caused by the bodies inability to produce insulin as opposed to type 2 diabetes which is caused by inadequate insulin production or absorption (Fusco et al.‚ 2015). Type 1 diabetics require insulin replacement injections and type 2 diabetes can be managed through diet and exercise (Fusco et al.‚ 2015). Where diet and exercise do not work‚ type 2 diabetics may need oral medication
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Pressure ulcer prevention is an important clinical issue in the renal unit that causes patients in the hospital setting unnecessary pain and discomfort‚ an increased risk for infection‚ and an increased need of resources for treatment. According to the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC‚ 2012)‚ hospital admissions are “resulting in annual costs of $11 billion for treatment related to the ulcers.” Another issue that hospitals have come across with the prevalence of pressure ulcers is the responsible
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wishes. (The Alliance‚ 2015). During the reviews with diabetic liaison nurses and her GP it was suggested on many different occasions that a lifestyle change may be needed to better control her diabetes. Along with a change in diet was the suggestion to take up some physical activity both to try and manage the extra weight carried but also to promote good circulation within the legs to avoid atherosclerosis. Research shows that obesity and type 2 diabetes come hand in hand when dealing with poor management
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