Symptom Management
Bandaging and Compression Therapy
This chapter focuses particularly on bandaging and compression therapy for the treatment of wounds...
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On Being Wounded
Wounding is a part of everyday life. Although many people need to deal with only relatively minor cuts, others experience major wounds...
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Nutrition and Healing (wounds)
Healing is enhanced by the provision of all nutrients required for tissue restoration and strengthening of the immune system. This chapter explores the required nutrients for optimal wound healing and more...
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Advanced Symptom Management
Symptoms associated with progressive gynaecological malignancy include pain, fatigue, breathlessness, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, constipation and symptoms associated with haemorrhage and fungation. This chapter examines the management of these symptoms.
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Asthma (children)
In Australia asthma affects approximately 2 in 5 children, and the incidence of asthma appears to be rising. This chapter includes the triggers and signs of asthma as well as diagnosis and how to formulate an asthma management plan...
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Physical Care (Palliative)
This chapter discusses the common physical signs and symptoms of older persons who are dying. It looks at various types of patients and how they should be cared for...
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The Power of Apology in Nursing
This session explores the role and responsibilities of the nurse when a perceived untoward event occurs in the health care environment. This lecture acknowledges that even with the best intentions, mistakes can be made.
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Fatigue (in palliative care)
The message of this chapter is that a single approach cannot manage fatigue. Fatigue is a total experience affecting a person physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. A comprehensive approach to nursing management is thus required...
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Confusion and Terminal Restlessness (palliative care)
This chapter explores the phenomena of acute confusion and terminal restlessness. The current evidence regarding assessment and management is discussed and practical strategies are provided for nurses caring for confused patients...
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Understanding Childhood Obesity- Session 1
This first session explains the fundamentals of childhood obesity, including: definitions of ‘obesity’ & ‘overweight’; understanding and practically utilizing the BMI; explanation of current obesity rates in Australia; and much more...
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Diabetes (wound care)
Diabetes interferes with wound healing at several levels, and the
healing of wounds in people with diabetes is often unpredictable. This chapter explores diabetes and wound care with an emphasis on the
common problem of foot ulcers in diabetes...
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Dressings (wound)
This chapter discusses the role and function of wound dressing, presuming that other necessary components of wound management have been identified- and addressed in an appropriate manner...
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Nutrition For Frail Elderly Patients
The frail elderly – older people who need assistance with
everyday activities – are at high risk for malnutrition. Nutritional
needs change as people age.
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Breathlessness (palliative care)
This chapter provides an overview of breathlessness in patients receiving palliative care. It draws on research studies and other literature on the subject and outlines the most appropriate management strategies in the palliative-care setting...
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Older Men and Urology Problems
Summary of common urology problems in Older Men. Practical advice and strategies to help Older Men with Urology Problems.
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Depression (relating to a cancer diagnosis)
This chapter contends that emotional concerns should always be addressed as part of a comprehensive psychosocial intervention, which usually involves strategies to deal with physical, practical, social and spiritual needs...
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Nutrition and Hydration (in palliative care)
This chapter addresses the nutritional and hydration needs of people receiving palliative care with an awareness that the major tenet of palliative care is the comfort of the individual...
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Complementary Therapies (palliative care)
This chapter shows nurses how the use of complementary therapies can be understood as an empowerment strategy that can be used by palliative-care patients and their families to regain a sense of control over their illness and its management...
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Pressure Ulcers
This chapter discusses the pathophysiology of pressure ulcers, complications associated with pressure ulcers, their classification, treatment and more...
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Assessment and Documentation (wounds)
The cornerstones of wound management are sound assessment and accurate documentation (Banks 1998). This chapter explores wound assessment methods and the use of consistent terminology that facilitates reliable documentation and communication...
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