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Showing 1 to 20 of 53 for “"holistic care"”.
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The Ethical Justification of Extending Holistic Care to Complementary and Alternative Medicine
… and alternative medicine in the provision of holistic care. Over the course of history the practice of medicine has evolved with developments in science and technology and transitioned into away from its holistic origins to a more fragmented practice. The project includes relevant literature …
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Discomfort in Addressing Spiritual Needs: A Hospital-Wide Exploration into the Hole in Holistic Care
… the nursing profession has claimed to provide holistic patient care, which is defined as bio-psycho-socio-spiritual care. However, many nurses do not feel comfortable with the “spiritual” element of care and are uncertain about their professional role in the assessment and delivery of spiritual …
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An evaluation to asses [i.e. assess] the holistic care of tuberculosis patients with palliative care needs in the Western Cape, South Africa
This is an evaluation of the holistic care of Tuberculosis patients with palliative care needs in the Western Cape, South Africa.
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Towards a Servingness Advising Approach: From the Advisors’ Perspective at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
… & White, 2004; Kuh et al., 2005; Kuhn, 2008; Pascarella & Terenzini, 2005; Strayhorn, 2015). Using the multidimensional conceptual framework of servingness in HSIs (Garcia et al., 2019) as a lens, I conducted a collaborative action research study that examined an academic advising model that was …
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A phenomenological study of patients' expectations concerning nursing care
Nurses are aware that nursing is holistic, that every action taken in the care of a patient has consequences; and they like to believe that those consequences have a positive impact on the patient and their family's ultimate health. For nurses, gaining an understanding of patients' expectations …
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A study to understand the experiences of adolescents and young adults living with cancer in a northern cape public health setting
Introduction: The challenges and holistic care needs of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer in low- and middle-income countries are under-researched. This limits evidencebased information regarding their experiences related to palliative care and quality healthcare services, resulting …
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How can the process of professional identity formation of a gender-affirming practitioner inform medical curriculum change?
… current curricula to provide gender-affirming, holistic care that is respectful of patients' gender identity. Therefore, this study asks the question: How can the professional identity formation of a gender-affirming practitioner inform medical curriculum change? Methodology The objectives of …
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A grounded theory of the Kenya human interaction model for mental health nursing practice
… of nursing.Quality of mental health nursing care significantly impacts on general mental health services in Kenya since they are predominantly provided by nurses. Lack of a model to guide care and improve mental health services created the need to develop the Kenyan Human Interaction Model …
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The Catholic Church and its Healing Mission: A case of our lady, mother of mercy and mother Teresa Hospices' care for HIV and AIDS patients in Zambia
… on medical treatment of HIV and AIDS than on the care for AIDS patients. As such, the Catholic Church introduced hospice palliative care services in Zambia in the 1990s to alleviate the sufferings of AIDS patients. These hospices operate on principles of combining teaching and clinical research, …
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The Catholic Church and its Healing Mission: A case of our lady, mother of mercy and mother Teresa Hospices' care for HIV and AIDS patients in Zambia
… on medical treatment of HIV and AIDS than on the care for AIDS patients. As such, the Catholic Church introduced hospice palliative care services in Zambia in the 1990s to alleviate the sufferings of AIDS patients. These hospices operate on principles of combining teaching and clinical research, …
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Malnutrition remains unrecognised and untreated : examples from dietetic practice and implications for action
… role of malnutrition and its promotion within 'holistic care' and to review recent guidelines and policies aimed at tackling malnutrition in NHS hospitals.
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The Relationally-Centered Integrated Behavioral Health Model: Exploring Holistic Patient Health Outcomes
Integrated Primary Care (IPC) is a system that relies on the biopsychosocial (BPS) framework to provide holistic care to patients by organizing collaborative teams of biomedical and psychosocial health services. Due to the diversity of patient needs, many IPC models have been created with varying …
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Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility
Aim: The study describes the population (and care needs) of children admitted to the facility, the experiences of their primary caregivers and the health care workers caring for them. Methodology: This was a descriptive study that utilised elements of both prospective and crosssectional design. The …
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Primary health care nurses discussing sexual health with older clients
BACKGROUND Primary health care (PHC) nurses are responsible for providing a comprehensive and accurate assessment of their clients’ health to ensure holistic care and improve health outcomes. Older adults (over 65 years) who are seen in PHC frequently have long term health conditions that impact on …
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Multiple disabilities and language differences: a case study about inclusion in a brazilian public school
… responsible for inclusive education to offer holistic care for children with disabilities. While the inclusion process begins with teacher education, it would be unfair to exclusively assign them the entire responsibility. The school requires a strong foundation and comprehensive support to …
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To investigate the need for palliative care in cerebrovascular accident (stroke) patients at Ladysmith Provincial hospital
… research study explores the need for palliative care by the patients who are recovering from stroke after an acute event. Stroke survivors need comprehensive care for their physical, psychosocial, spiritual well-being and additional support. The comprehensive total care in all aspect of physical, …
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Towards the development of an integrated case-finding tool to facilitate the review of anticholinergic prescribing for frail older people
… to determine their feasibility within primary care. The qualitative study found healthcare professionals needed a proactive tool, supporting risk prediction as a feasible approach. Factors influencing future implementation were; upskilling requirements, deprescribing confidence, patient …
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Physiotherapists’ perceptions of spirituality in patient care
Background: Healthcare delivery has evolved significantly over the past decades, with increasing recognition that effective patient care extends beyond the treatment of physical symptoms to encompass the psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions of human experience. The World Health …
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An Ethical Argument for a Specific Model of Palliative Care in Nigeria
<p>The need for palliative care in Nigeria is huge. But Nigeria has minimal palliative care activity that does not correspond to the great palliative care needs in the country. The great needs are heightened by poverty and poverty induced conditions. However, Nigeria has untapped sociocultural …
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Paediatric Palliative Care - describing patient needs and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers in a Cape Town Paediatric Intermediate Care Facility
Introduction: Palliative care has the potential to improve the quality of life for children living with LL or LTC's and their families. However, in the South African context, little is known about the specific care needs of these children and the experiences of caregivers and health care workers …
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