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    • 2024-09-16 at 11:18 am #13710
      John-paul
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      Activity 2: Reflect on the evidence you have found related to your research question. Is there stronger evidence available that could potentially be more useful?

    • 2024-11-01 at 10:15 pm #14079
      Maame
      Member

      Hello everyone,

      From both articles the evidence collected are:pelvic muscle exercise,toilet training and lifestyle modifications will reduce episodes of stress incontinence. The second article spoke about nurses taken on the leadership role from point of care. I agree with this statement because as a nurse working in LTC I work alongside PSWs. It;s my duty to make sure staff are following tolieting scheduling if one is implemented ,skin breakdown is reported and lastly making sure I am continously communicating with the care team. I haven’t found stronger evidence in regards to my topic but continuing to further look into it .

    • 2024-11-10 at 8:48 pm #14106
      Rachel
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      Hello all,

      Attached is the tool from Week 3 completed for two new articles I found using different search criteria. I was speaking with a mentor of mine about why patients with dementia may display responsive behaviours during care and she suggested that a strong nurse-client (or caregiver-client) relationship may help to prevent instances of responsive behaviours during care.

      Since I created my original research question, my perspective about providing care to patients with dementia has changed. I now understand that, since confusion is a common symptom of dementia, regular and consistent care from the same people may reduce responsive behaviours in patients with dementia while providing care. This shift in perspective encouraged me to research more about the general causes of fear in patient with dementia to maybe get a better understanding of how to reduce those triggers for patients.

      Thank you,
      Rachel

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      • 2025-01-03 at 12:42 pm #14319
        Oghenefegor
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        Hello Rachel,
        Greetings. It was nice reading your research tools. I also appreciate the practicability of the knowledge presented in the articles you chose. I would like to highlight the concept of ‘doing too much’ for patients, a point mentioned in your fourth research tool. ‘Doing too much’ for patients is a multi-faceted phenomenon at the point of care. It presents in different ways and is unique to each patient for whom the concept is at play. It could stem from factors like individual perception of how much they should be participating in their own care, individual culture, organizational culture, staff training and many more. Now, this concept, ‘doing too much’, though subtle, has the potential to slowly, but gradually erode the sense of dignity and independence of older adults. It also slowly results in powerlessness, and an eventual decline in the Quality of life. Addressing this is not impossible. It usually requires just the right mix of sensitivity, gentleness, and a unique patient centered care approach.

    • 2024-11-15 at 9:57 pm #14131
      Maame
      Member

      Hello Rachel,

      I agree with your mentor stating that strong nurse-client relationship may help the reduction of responsive behaviors. As a full-time RPN at my work since my residents are used to seeing me everyday they are more comfortable and cooperative when it comes to care and medications. I also believe that staff need give residents more time to comprehend what exactly their doing, if not and they are being rush causing them to react . Good analysis Rachel.

    • 2025-01-03 at 12:56 pm #14321
      Oghenefegor
      Member

      Hello everyone,
      Greetings. Please, kindly see attached my research tool for articles 3 and 4. I was able to find two more articles to help support my research question. Although, finding these articles was not at all a walk in the park, almost felt like a journey towards ultima Thule. I used Google Scholar. Rephrasing and using synonyms were a big help. Also, with a bit of persistence and resilience too.

      Cheers,
      Oghenefegor U.

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