Electroconvulsive therapy 7 8. Newton‚ C. (1991) The Roper-Logan-Tierney: Model in Action. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan 9 10. OPSI: Data protection Act (1998). [online]. Available from: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1998/ukpga_19980029_en_1. [Accessed 29/06/2010] 11 13. Roper‚ N.‚ Logan‚ W. & Tierney‚ A. (1986). Learning to use the Process of Nursing‚ Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. 14. Roper‚ N.‚ Logan‚ W.‚ and Tierney‚ A. J. (2000) The Roper‚ Logan and Tierney Model of Nursing based on the activities
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For the purpose of this essay the Kolb’s model of reflection (1984) has been chosen as a guide to reflect on administration of oxygen therapy. Administration of oxygen therapy is the aspect of nursing practice that I selected as a result of completing the case-based learning scenarios. I will explain how the administration of oxygen therapy can have an effect on a patient’s activities of daily living (ADL)‚ including some of the psychological and ethical issues. Breathing is the selected ADL that
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This assignment aims to implement a hypothetical nursing care plan for a patient that I been involved with recently whist on clinical placement. I have used a published nursing model in order for me to apply an appropriate nursing care plan for my chosen patient. I will explain my reasoning for the purposed care‚ whilst also including an explanation of how pathophysiology contributes to the patient experience. In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2008) and the Data Protection
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The topic I have chosen to look at in this essay is to "discuss the principal ways in which heat is gained by and lost from the body‚ and explain the various mechanisms involved in regulation of body temperature. Briefly indicate how excessive cold and heat affect the body". The body gains and loses heat through the external environment by radiation‚ conduction‚ convection and evaporation of water. These are all physical mechanisms known to the human body. (Vander‚ Sherman & Luciano 1998). Radiation
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not had in previous placements. My preceptor had explained to me the process involved in care planning for a patient on the unit‚ the doctor will do the majority of the assessment‚ the nurse carries out the risk assessment and completes Roper Logan and Tierney nursing assessment which is the nursing model used by the Louth/Meath services. The nurse also carries out an admission checklist. When the patient has been admitted and the nurse has gathered all the relevant information they will then incorporate
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It will then go on to briefly discuss the Roper Logan and Tierney model of nursing which will be used as a framework for this assignment. In order to have an understanding on how venous ulcers occurs a description of the normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the venous system will be addressed. It will then show how the effect of pain due to the chronic ulceration has affected Martha’s ability to carry out two of the 12 activities of living (Roper et. al 1990). It will discuss the biological
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DMD‚ the main treatment focus is control of symptoms and management of complications. These complications include: • Dilated cardio-myopathy • Respiratory Impairment • Joint contractures • Scoliosis • Dysphagia Roper‚ Logan and Tierney (2000) developed a model of nursing and within this model they developed a Model of Living. The main features of this highly complex phenomenon are as follows: |MODEL OF LIVING | |Activities
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This essay will include Ms “Brown” (pseudonym) holistic nursing assessment and care plan. It will explain the reason for using Ropan‚ Logan and Tierney 2000 as a basis for assessment and care planning. The student will also use the Waterlow score and pain assessment tool during the assessment. Having recognized Ms Brown’s assessed needs and care planning decisions‚ those related to Ms Smith’s difficulty in mobilising and her pain are explained in further detail using the relevant literature including
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unable to verbally communicate‚ or feed her self. Due to her restricted mouth movement‚ difficulty with swallowing and fear of choking she is only fed in liquid form‚ which is thickened. She suffers from multiple disorders such as Alzheimer’s‚ CVA (stroke) and is doubly incontinent. Issues focusing on sustenance intake and surrounding issues will be explored in order to maximize the health of Mrs Florence Nightingale. Issues include psychological and social impacts of eating alone‚ ensuring adequate
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demonstrates the importance of following defined methods‚ theories and practices (Aggleton & Chalmers‚ 2000). Nursing theories arouse out of the need to define the role of nursing as a profession and to begin thinking theoretically about nursing (Tierney‚ 1998) whilst moving away from medical orientation (Wimpenny‚ 2002). Utilising nursing theory allows for the empowerment and autonomy of the nurse (Holland‚ 2003)‚ providing the nurse with a clear sense of purpose and their role within the multidisciplinary
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