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Total: 5 articles
Angela Merrington, University of Tasmania
Australia is privileged to be a multicultural society, and while the country has been immeasurably enriched by multiculturalism, the health care system has been challenged to meet the ongoing and increasing needs of the diverse population (National Health and Medical Research Council, 2005: p4). As culture is vital to the provision of holistic and individualised care, it is imperative that culturally competent health care be available to all Australians (Cortis, 2003: p62). To provide culturally competent health care, while endeavouring to meet Australian Nursing Council (ANC) Competencies, nurses face many challenges (Blackford, 2005: p29). This paper will address the challenges of communication between patients and nurses, and the solutions required to overcome the existing barriers.
Kate Wilde, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, First Year, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Tasmania
Pregnant women are faced with an overwhelming array of options for their pregnancy, birth and postnatal care. However, while there may be many options, how can a woman choose which one is appropriate for her? This essay presents an overview of the different models of care available to women and then focuses on two specific ones, caseload midwifery and homebirth. First, the models of care are briefly outlined and the midwifery-led models of care are highlighted. Then, caseload midwifery and homebirthing are critically analysed, including definitions of each, the effects of these models of care on women and the advantages and disadvantages of each for women and midwives according to midwifery research. There are many consequences of a woman's choice of model of care and it could be the subject of more midwifery research to discover why women choose a specific model of care and how they would evaluate the outcome of that decision. However, this assignment aims to give only a brief survey of the caseload midwifery and homebirth models of care.
Melissa Carins, Graduate Diploma of Midwifery, First Year, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Tasmania
This paper examines the issue of horizontal violence in midwifery. Horizontal violence is becoming a more widely acknowledged phenomenon within the midwifery profession. This paper discusses many of the facets of horizontal violence within midwifery, and looks at the most appropriate methods to deal with horizontal violence.
Rhiannon Golder, Bachelor of Nursing, Year 3, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Tasmania
In Australia, Forensic nursing has traditionally been viewed as an area of health care limited to custodial care, or custodial psychiatric care (Saunders, 2000:49). This paper will seek to broaden this view, by examining new research that is expanding the definition of forensic nursing. Several issues have been identified impacting on forensic nursing: forensic nursing in a violent society (Australian Nursing Journal, 2005:5), a lack of awareness among nurses that they actually offer forensic care (Saunders, 200:49), and pertinent ethical dilemmas (Martin, 2001:27). Relevant competencies from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council's 'National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse' will be identified as a resource for managing these issues.
Sharise Larosa, Bachelor of Nursing, Year 2, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Tasmania
Vascular Dementia is a progressive syndrome arising from cerebrovascular disease causing a disturbance in the flow of blood to the brain. This underlying pathophysiology manifests as difficulties with cognition, memory loss, language, executive function and psychological impairments. This paper will examine the experience of caring for Ivy (pseudonym), an 82 year old lady diagnosed with vascular dementia residing in a Launceston aged care facility. The discussion will explore the psychosocial aspects, pathophysiology, pharmacology and medical interventions surrounding vascular dementia and Ivy's care.
Authorised by Head of School, Nursing and Midwifery
1 April, 2011
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