Having completed meta-analysis and literature review related to chronic pain associated with cognitive deficits while working towards the completion of MSc and clinical neurology research fellowship at McMaster University, I have developed a strong foundation in clinical research. During my research-intensive Master’s in neuroscience, I systematically evaluated and critically appraised the literature concerning the cognitive deficits associated with chronic pain. I focused and conducted the literature review along the Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines. Having laid a solid foundation in master’s thesis while working towards the completion of masters, my ability to perform independent research, selecting the research design and literature review …show more content…
Report of 5 Cases investigated with CT perfusion and Review of the Literature” and submitting a manuscript “Unusual Cases of Spinal Cord Infarct Secondary to Fibrocartiliginous Embolism in Minor Injuries or Exercises; Literature Review” for publication in Neurology International. Currently, I am also working on two manuscripts related to my thesis project on the chronic and cognitive impairment. With my research related to chronic pain, I have also participated and presented posters and have done oral presentations at various conferences. During my MSc, I also presented my research project in the Brain, Behavior and Cognition Conference, Faculty of Health Sciences- Plenary awards and American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Conference …show more content…
For clinicians, patients’ negative or uncertain expectations may indicate the need for further probing and intervention on psychosocial factors to facilitate recovery. Hence, we examined the predictive role of various measures of recovery expectations prospectively, that will help triaging the patient’s candidacy for surgical treatment. Understanding the patient’s expectation will also help clinicians to use evidence based approach for the patient’s treatment in cost effective and timely manner. This research will help clinicians to formulate policies and to support their patients in difficult time.
The applied nature of health research methodology makes it highly valuable in providing guidance and directions for clinical practice and basic research. Furthermore, studying the pre-occupation and with somatic and psychological variables will take a group perspective in supporting patients and family and the entire mankind can benefit from this research findings. Finally, promotion of human health through disease prevention is always more positive and economically meaningful than post-contraction
A. Chronic pain signifies a developing public health issue of huge magnitudes, mainly in view of aging populations in developed countries (Russo).
the dynamics at home as new roles emerge, like parenthood. This new situation creates a stress in the family that can lead to a depressive state in some members of the family. The term post-partum is also well-known and it not only affects the mother but the interaction between parents and children. The enforcement of Bernard’s Model helps nurses detect the different risk situations that can involve the child and in turn intervene since the beginning to avoid future complications in the development of the child.
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The author will also discuss the nursing care required in each area (physical, psychological and social health) and some of the evidence that has supported this in relat...
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warm) in the left upper and lower extremities; decreased strength and movement of the right upper and lower extremities and of the left abdominal muscles; lack of triceps and biceps reflexes in the right upper extremity; atypical response of patellar, Achilles (hyper) reflexes in the right lower extremity; abnormal cremasteric reflex in the right groin; fracture in cervical vertebrae #7; and significant swelling in the C7-T12 region of the spinal canal (Signs and symptoms, n.d.). The objective complaint of a severe headache could also be consistent with a spinal cord injury (Headache, nausea, and vomiting,
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Conclusions. An adequate and clear understanding of the concept of pain and implementing interventions of pain treatment and management is essential in the clinical settings. Understanding the concept of pain is necessary for its relationships with other concepts that are related and similar to the pain experience for theory building. The in the end, understanding the concept of pain will ultimately benefit the patient and lead to better and approp...
The development of knowledge requires a number of processes in order to establish credible data to ensure the validity and appropriateness of how it can be used in the future. For the healthcare industry, this has provided the ability to create and form new types of interventions in order to give adequate care across a of number of fields within the system. Research then, has been an essential part in providing definitive data, either by disproving previous beliefs or confirming newly found data and methods. Moreover, research in itself contains its own process with a methodological approach. Of the notable methods, quantitative research is often used for its systemic approach (Polit & Beck, 2006). Thus, the use of the scientific method is used, which also utilizes the use of numerical data (Polit & Beck). Here, researches make use of creating surveys, scales, or placing a numerical value on it subjects (Polit & Beck). In the end the resulting data is neutral and statistical. However, like all things its approach is not perfect, yet, it has the ability to yield valuable data.
It is important to consider the patient’s experiences and fears related to having a major surgery. A small risk to medical professionals may evoke fear and anxiety in the individual expected to go through the surgery. “In the presence of nonjudgment and unconditional regard, clients often feel affirmed and accepted.
care for patients. In addition, the study will determine the factor of income and the burden of
The principal role of modern medicine is to achieve full health of the citizens. Due to the society we live in, there are a lot...
Gordon’s functional health pattern was proposed and developed by Marjory Gordon. It is the method used by nurse to provide a comprehensive assessment on the client. Gordon’s functional health pattern is divided into 11 categories. These categories are a systematic and standardized approach to data collection. Each of the categories enables the nurse to determine the different factors of health and human function. These categories are health perception and health management, nutrition and metabolism, urine and waste elimination, activity and exercise, cognition and perception, sleep and rest, self-perception and self-concept, roles and relationships, sexuality and reproduction, coping and stress tolerance, and values and belief (Functional Health Patterns, 2005).