Australian Family Health Assessment: Stresses, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Child Protection Concerns
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A 9 page discussion of family stresses that can result in domestic violence. Among the most innocent victims are children. The author provides guidelines that can be used in family assessments to predict domestic violence and ultimately utilized to protect children.
Filename: PPfamAss.rtf

Australian Immunization Issues and Policies
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A 12 page research paper that discusses various issues and policy considerations regarding immunization, with a focus on Australia. Bibliography lists 11 sources and includes one table.
Filename: khausim2.rtf

Average Length of Stay
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This 8 page paper considers the influences on the average length of stay (ALOS) measures often used to ascertain hospital efficiency. The paper looks at influences such as geography, age, source of payments and type of hospital; public or private, and well as resources or integration of services. This last factor also includes delayed discharges. The paper concentrates on Australia, but the lessons are universal. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEALOSau.rtf

Aveyard/Believing and Doubting
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A 3 page summation and analysis of a qualitative study that investigated the manner in which a study sample of nurses reported how they typically conducted obtaining patient consent for care procedures. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: khbandd.rtf

Avoiding Restraint and Seclusion
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A 3 page paper discussing the meaning of the phrase, "least restrictive alternative." The principle requires that psychiatric nurses strive to avoid restraints or seclusion as means of controlling the behavior of aggressive patients. The bottom line is that the patient is treated with the full extent of dignity possible while also keeping other patients and staff members safe from aggressive behavior. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KSnursPsycRest.rtf

Bacterial Vaginosis
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A 5 page research paper that discusses bacterial vaginosis, which is an imbalance of the normal flora of the vagina. The writer discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and the issue of relapse. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khbv.rtf

Balancing Nursing Values and Philosophy
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A 6 page paper discussing the juncture of values, philosophy, theory and legality in providing direct patient care. The paper discusses some of the reasons that individuals choose nursing, and provides an overview of each of the four broad areas reviewed in the paper. The paper includes brief discussions of the theories of Orem and Roy, as well as the primary ethical values of nursing: autonomy, beneficence, non-malficence, fairness and fidelity. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: KSnursProValPhil.rtf

Barriers that Hinder Effective Pain Management
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of the barriers that hinder effective pain management from a nursing perspective. In hospital setting, the role that nurses play in creating effective plans for pain management is substantial. A variety of different methods for pain management have been recognized, including the use of pharmacological elements, the use of alternative pain management techniques, and the use of a team approach for care. Leadership, management and the perspectives of others can all impact pain management systems. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MHPatPro.rtf

Barriers to Care
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This 14 page paper considers a fictitious patient who has multiple health and care needs and lives in a remote location. The paper considers the barriers to care and the way collaboration may help to overcome some of these barriers. The paper is written in the context of the UK National Health Service (NHS). The bibliography cites 20 sources.
Filename: TEbarcare.rtf