The health of population

The health of population is related to features of society, its social and economic organisation. Many factors combine together to affect the health of individuals and communities. Whether people are healthy or not, is determined by their circumstances and environment. To great extent, these factors determine the state of the health and have considerable impacts … Read more

Critically appraise two pieces of evidence relevant to the area of general practice nursing

Introduction This paper aims to critically appraise two pieces of evidence relevant to the area of general practice nursing. The CASP framework (Critical Appraisal Skill Programme 2018) was used to aid the critiquing and analysis of a systematic review and case-control study which focus on the effectiveness of yoga practice on the reduction of blood … Read more

Ethical values for healthcare professionals / principles used in health and social care

This assignment will outline key ethical principles and moral concepts that relate to freedom, rights, responsibilities and the use of power in care. Additionally, it will discuss, in detail, the use of effective communication and interpersonal skills and outline key principles and values, including compassion dignity and respect. It will then observe and reflect on … Read more

Advanced practitioners are the cutting edge of nursing innovation

Introduction The increase of advanced practice roles is aligned to challenges to health service delivery that have precipitated the implementation of new models of care to meet the changing needs of patients (Ham et al., 2012). Unprecedented demands on health care are increasing as the population grows and lives longer, with lifestyle factors that may … Read more

Introduction & implementation of a service improvement idea (Hearing Aid Picture or Sign)

INTRODUCTION The aim of this assignment is to introduce a service improvement (SI) idea and change process necessary to implement the service improvement idea. The service improvement idea is a Hearing Aid Picture or Sign (HAP) attach by the patients’ bed to indicate the patients that need support with their hearing aids. This support might … Read more

Mental health disorders – access to services (focus on BAME groups)

1. The 2011 census put a spotlight on the growing diversity of England and Wales’ population. Amongst the 56 million residents in England and Wales, 86% were White, 8% were Asian/Asian British and 3% were Black/African/Caribbean/Black British. Of this Asian and Black population, about 13% (7.5 million) living in England and Wales were born outside … Read more

Goals of public health / “Health in All Policies” / Leadership skills for practitioners

The fundamental goal of public health is to ensure that the community can live long healthy lives and Public Health England (PHE) has made considerable progress in establishing structures and policies that link health to coherent locally-led public policy. Public Health have identified seven priorities or spheres to focus efforts on over the period 2014 … Read more

Developing & changing public health policy on obesity

The essence of this proposal is to develop, change and review public health policy as it relates to Obesity in Royal Borough of Greenwich based on evidence including statistics by World Health Organization(WHO), Public Health England, Joint Strategic Needs Assessment for Greenwich and NHS Greenwich Clinical Commissioning Group. According to WHO, Obesity is defined as … Read more

Reflective nursing essay (Myocardial infarction admission)

INTRODUCTION This is a reflective nursing essay based on the interaction between the nurse, client and their family from the point of encounter, rendering of nursing care and termination. The essay will focus on managing care from the perspective of clinical experience and reviewing this in relation to a literature review. It also includes recommendations … Read more

Risk and protective factors (biological, psychological and social) in a patient (case study)

The patient of interest is an 8-year-old boy Shoji who presented for clinical assessment accompanied by his mother, Masako. Masako expressed concern for her son, stating that she is not sure what is wrong with him or how to help him. Masako outlined Shoji’s difficulties in social and developmental contexts and further explained Shoji’s current … Read more

Case study: balancing rights to a sexual relationship and protection from exploitation and abuse

For people with a mental health diagnosis and/or learning disability In both mixed-sex and same-sex residential settings there is the possibility of individuals entering sexual relationships with other patients. Sexual relationships, and the expression of sexuality form part of the life course for most individuals and these needs and rights are the same for people … Read more

Reflective essay: nursing process and how it was applied

Reflective Essay to Discuss the Nursing Process and how it was Applied in the Clinical Area in which I was Placed INTRODUCTION This is a reflective essay to demonstrate the nursing process and how it was applied in the clinical area in which I was placed. Atkinson et al (1983, p2) describes “The nursing process … Read more

The Importance of Nutrition for Good Health

Nutrition, a source of nourishment, is among the key factors of good health, preventing at least four of the ten leading causes of death in the United States. For example, heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes are directly related to the way we eat. Back in 400 B.C., Hippocrates said, “Let food be your medicine … Read more