The document describes a Dementia Café program at Milton Keynes University Hospital. The monthly café brings together patients with dementia, their family/caregivers, and staff for afternoon tea, music, activities, and socializing. Feedback shows the café improves patients' engagement, appetite, and mood while providing support for family members. Staff from various hospital departments volunteer at the café, which has been successful due to the hospital's dementia awareness efforts and support from leadership.
Difficult Conversations -The Views of Terminally Ill People & Their FamiliesMarie Curie
Dr Phil McCarvill, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Marie Curie Cancer Care spoke on 8 July 2014 on ‘Difficult Conversations – The Views of Terminally Ill People & Their Families’.
We are continuing to increase our understanding of experiences of end of life using evidence including the Marie Curie Atlas, independent evaluations, user, patient and carer feedback and social media.
Here in his presentation, Dr McCarvill lays out difficult conversation themes that he revealed during interview processes with terminally ill patients, their family members and carers. The themes of a good death, the journey, the family, the system and the carers are presented to encourage communication to help us ensure the right care for terminally ill people and their families.
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Difficult Conversations -The Views of Terminally Ill People & Their FamiliesMarie Curie
Dr Phil McCarvill, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Marie Curie Cancer Care spoke on 8 July 2014 on ‘Difficult Conversations – The Views of Terminally Ill People & Their Families’.
We are continuing to increase our understanding of experiences of end of life using evidence including the Marie Curie Atlas, independent evaluations, user, patient and carer feedback and social media.
Here in his presentation, Dr McCarvill lays out difficult conversation themes that he revealed during interview processes with terminally ill patients, their family members and carers. The themes of a good death, the journey, the family, the system and the carers are presented to encourage communication to help us ensure the right care for terminally ill people and their families.
For more information on commissioning, have a look at our website mariecurie.org.uk/commissioning or get in touch at servicedevelopment@mariecurie.org.uk
The Medical Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Care, Dr. Soriano provides specialist services in the following areas: Diabetes Type I and Type 2, Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders, Obesity and Weight Loss, Osteoporosis, Hormonal Evaluations (female and male), Growth and Sexual Dysfunction, Menstrual and Ovarian Problems, Metabolic Disorders, Electrolyte Disorders and Preventive Health Care
Audit of TYA cancer patient's views on supportive services offered by UCLHUCLPartners
Presentation by patient representatives Aaron Eglin and Benjamin Wilson at the London Cancer Children, Teenager and Young Adults Study Day, held on 25 July 2013.
The Medical Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Care, Dr. Soriano provides specialist services in the following areas: Diabetes Type I and Type 2, Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders, Obesity and Weight Loss, Osteoporosis, Hormonal Evaluations (female and male), Growth and Sexual Dysfunction, Menstrual and Ovarian Problems, Metabolic Disorders, Electrolyte Disorders and Preventive Health Care
Audit of TYA cancer patient's views on supportive services offered by UCLHUCLPartners
Presentation by patient representatives Aaron Eglin and Benjamin Wilson at the London Cancer Children, Teenager and Young Adults Study Day, held on 25 July 2013.
Dr. Yazid - Experienced Family Physician and Assistant Professor in SaskatchewanHananAbouElYazid
As a family physician and Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Yazid is committed to providing high-quality care to patients of all ages. With years of experience gained from working in various hospitals, Hanan has become an expert in her field. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and watching TV series, and is actively involved in helping newcomers to Canada settle in.
Part 1INTopic 2Identify an experience where you had to .docxrandyburney60861
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Identify an experience where you had to assess the needs, interests, and goals of a patient with an ethnic background, different from yours, that resulted in a positive learning experience. How did you turn the situation into a positive learning experience? Did you personally have to deal with any stereotypical beliefs?
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The learning experience I remember was taking care of a fifteen-year old African American boy who lived in the projects. This patient refused to wear hospital clothing as well as his own pajamas; instead he wanted to wear his extremely baggy clothing and his ball cap sideways. This young man was diagnosed with type I diabetes after complaining of sudden headaches, blurred vision, fatigue, and polydipsia. This patient was a sophomore in high school and his mother was a single mom who had not graduated from high school.
This young man and his mother did not have an understanding of diabetes or the hospital setting. “The nurse educator must always find out what the learner knows prior to teaching and build on this knowledge base to encourage readiness to learn” (Bastable, 2014). After assessing this patient and his mother’s understanding of his new diagnosis of diabetes it was time to get started. Next I started teaching the patient and his mother the basics of diabetes and the treatment that would be required daily. I was surprised at how receptive they were to learning this new information. There were times when I had to repeat information, give-step-by-step instructions numerous times, and write it down for them. I had given them both pamphlets that I read and explained all the information slowly and carefully, stopped several times to let them ask questions, and made sure they understood everything presented. After interacting with the mother of the patient, it became apparent that she may have some learning disabilities. “Individuals with cognitive impairment present a special challenge to the educator and require simple explanations and step-by-step instruction with frequent repetition” (Bastable, 2014). The patient had exhibited a low reading level, but he was able to understand new diabetic material via a gaming method. I played a fun card game with the patient and he really enjoyed playing and winning. The playing cards were about diabetes, how to manage it, and how to live with it.
Upon being discharged from the pediatric unit, the patient and his mother were both knowledgeable about diabetes, how to live with it, and how to get in contact with the pediatric diabetic team. They were given discharge follow-up care instructions and I even walked them downstairs to the pediatric diabetic clinic so they could meet the staff, showed them where they needed to go for the patient’s follow up visits, and demonstrated how they would check in upon arrival to appointments. I worked hard to make this a positive experience for the patient and his mother because this was the start o.
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The dimensions of healthcare quality refer to various attributes or aspects that define the standard of healthcare services. These dimensions are used to evaluate, measure, and improve the quality of care provided to patients. A comprehensive understanding of these dimensions ensures that healthcare systems can address various aspects of patient care effectively and holistically. Dimensions of Healthcare Quality and Performance of care include the following; Appropriateness, Availability, Competence, Continuity, Effectiveness, Efficiency, Efficacy, Prevention, Respect and Care, Safety as well as Timeliness.
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
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We understand the unique challenges pickleball players face and are committed to helping you stay healthy and active. In this presentation, we’ll explore the three most common pickleball injuries and provide strategies for prevention and treatment.
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
Navigating the Health Insurance Market_ Understanding Trends and Options.pdfEnterprise Wired
From navigating policy options to staying informed about industry trends, this comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about the health insurance market.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
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There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
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CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V PREVENTIVE-PEDIATRICS.pdfSachin Sharma
This content provides an overview of preventive pediatrics. It defines preventive pediatrics as preventing disease and promoting children's physical, mental, and social well-being to achieve positive health. It discusses antenatal, postnatal, and social preventive pediatrics. It also covers various child health programs like immunization, breastfeeding, ICDS, and the roles of organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and nurses in preventive pediatrics.
2. Dementia Cafe
Dementia Café takes place on a monthly basis and
it brings patients with Dementia, their family
members or carers and staff members together for
an afternoon tea as well as good music and a good
old fashioned chat.
3. What do we offer?
A friendly and calm environment to
escape the busy wards
Support and advice
Old fashioned music, sing along and
even dance
Engaging in meaningful activities
4. Support
Patients and their carers/families have a
chance to meet and speak with the
Dementia Nurses
Dementia team signpost families and carers
to relevant organisations such as Alzheimer’s
Society, Carers MK, Age UK for support
5. Befriending
Patients interact with each other in a relaxed and friendly
environment
They get to know each other and sometimes become
friends
Families and carers could also meet other carers and share
their experiences as well as exchanging coping strategies
They could also share their concerns with the Dementia
Nurses
7. Positive Feedback
To date we have collected a large volume of
feedback from our patients, their families or
carers and staff who have attended the café.
The feedback has been extremely positive
and shows an improvement in appetite, an
increase in engagement between patients
and staff as well as a reduction in boredom,
restlessness and agitation.
8. Some feedback
“I really enjoyed singing the old songs and being served in old fashioned china. I also loved my son
coming to the café too”.
Patient A has lost the ability to communicate, however when the music started at the café he
started marching in his seat and singing the songs. Patient A is normally very emotional and cries,
however he only cried once for a few seconds which according to his wife and daughter who were
present is a miracle. His wife and daughter expressed: “it was so lovely to see him so happy and
engaged.”
Patient B is a great communicator and she is at the early stages of Dementia. She was
accompanied by her son and they both said they enjoyed being there. Patient said: “it gave me
something to distract me from being in hospital even if it was for a short time.”
Patient C was very happy to be with others, she chatted about various things and she was
interested in the music. She had been refusing food on the ward but she had 2 slices of cake and
coffee at the cafe. Patient C also danced with one of the 1:1s which was so lovely to witness.
Patient was unable to verbally express himself, however we provided him with wooden blocks as he
loved building things and organising items. He was smiling throughout the café. His wife said: “it has
been a long time since I have seen him this settled and interested”.
9. What has made this a success?
Dementia awareness is part of our Trust’s culture
The café is well regarded, well supported and
frequently visited by everyone including our CEO
and Chief Nurse
Staff from pharmacy, porters, paediatric wards,
neonatal, maternity and other units often
volunteer their time and get involved with patients
12. John’s Campaign ‘Open Access’
Milton Keynes University Hospital understands that some of our
patients need support from their family, friends or carers whilst
they are staying in hospital. Patients that may have Dementia,
Learning Disability, Delirium, Complex health needs etc.
‘Open Access’ enables the carer to stay with their loved one or
the person they care for outside of restricted vising hours.
This links in with our Dementia Café as we tell our carers about
John’s Campaign and how to request a Carer’s Pass.
