Introduction: Nursing care plans are essential tools in healthcare, guiding nurses through the maze of patient care. This article explores their importance, structure, and the rise of Nursing Care Plan Writing Services. Understanding Nursing Care Plans: At their core, nursing care plans focus on the patient, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The Basics: A nursing care plan consists of assessment, diagnosis, goals, interventions, and evaluation. 1. A...
DigitalAcademy: Empowering Lifelong Learners Through Online Education In today's rapidly evolving world, the pursuit of knowledge and skill development is essential for personal growth and professional success. Fortunately, the advent of online education platforms like DigitalAcademy has revolutionized the way individuals engage with learning, empowering lifelong learners to access high-quality educational resources conveniently and affordably. Let's explore how DigitalAcademy is transformin...
DigitalAcademy: Empowering Lifelong Learners Through Online Education In today's rapidly evolving world, the pursuit of knowledge and skill development is essential for personal growth and professional success. Fortunately, the advent of online education platforms like DigitalAcademy has revolutionized the way individuals engage with learning, empowering lifelong learners to access high-quality educational resources conveniently and affordably. Let's explore how DigitalAcademy is transformin...
What is an anxiety disorder? Anxiety disorders are a group of conditions marked by extreme or pathological anxiety or fear. In Australia anxiety disorders are the most common of the psychiatric disorders, with one in four people experiencing an anxiety disorder at some time in their life. Anxiety disorders have the potential to interfere with a persons work, family and social life. They tend to be persistent and can be disabling. Anxiety is a normal response to a threatening situation and can...
Normal anatomy and physiology Water comprises 60% of the body weight of an average adult, the total body water is divided functionally into the extracellular (ECF = 20% of body weight) and the intracellular fluid spaces (ICF = 40% of body weight) separated by the cell membrane. The ECF is further divided into the intravascular (within the circulation) and the interstitial (extravascular fluid surrounding the cells) fluid space.
Abstract Both research and clinical decision making rely on measurement scales. These scales vary with regard to their psychometric properties, ease of administration, dimensions covered by the scale, and other properties. This article reviews the main psychometric characteristics of scales and assesses their utility. © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Nessus is a remote security scanning tool, which scans a computer and raises an alert if it discovers any vulnerabilities that malicious hackers could use to gain access to any computer you have connected to a network. It does this by running over 1200 checks on a given computer, testing to see if any of these attacks could be used to break into the computer or otherwise harm it. Nessus can be used by an administrator in charge of any computer (or group of computers) connected to the internet...
Abstract The well-being of the foetus is influenced by a number of factors[1] including maternal characteristics, the placenta and umbilical cord morphology and functions.[2] The placenta is a fantastic organ yet often neglected due to its transient existence; it performs functions that are later taken on by separate organs, including the lungs, liver, gut, kidneys and endocrine glands.[3] It is the interface between mother and foetus and influences maternal and newborn mortality.[4] Careful ...
ABSTRACT Background: Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV remains the main mode of acquisition of HIV in children. Transmission of HIV may occur during pregnancy, delivery or breastfeeding. Studies have shown that some specific interventions help to reduce the transmission of the virus to the baby. In order to target safe, rational and effective intervention to reduce MTCT of HIV, it is necessary to ensure that the nurse/midwife has knowledge of the strategies for the prevention of vert...
ABSTRACT Background: A palliative care and Hospice service is a neglected aspect of medical discipline especially in a developing country like Nigeria. With the global increase in incidence of cancer and HIV/A IDS and 70% of them presenting late, coupled with limited resources, for effective symptom control, palliative care therefore remains the only option left to improve the quality of life of the patients Objective: To assess the, knowledge and attitudes of patients and their relations to...
Abstract Problem-based learning (PBL) was pioneered in medical school in McMaster University, Canada in the late 1960s but has now spread to other disciplines around the world. PBL is a learning-teaching approach in which learners direct their own learning and co-construct knowledge through research and peer dialogues. In this paper, I reflect on my first-time experience of PBL. I have found that through team work, critical reflections, and feedback from peers and the learning facilitator, PB...