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L Nicoll

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PubMed2001

Therapeutic caring: a learning disability experience.

This paper is a reflective account of our experiences of giving Therapeutic Touch (TT), for the first time within a learning disability setting, to a client who has profound learning disabilities. Using a case study approach, we share our story of this pathfinder journey of discovery and show how the process of reflection was instrumental in enabling us to gain insight on the unfolding therapeutic and caring relationship which we developed with this client. Issues relating to informed consent were addressed, however these were complex and needed special consideration. As client consent could not be achieved through verbal means we needed to draw on our senses and use intuitive skills together with team involvement. IntroducingTT into a learning disability setting was breaking new ground, and as this case study has shown it does appear to have the potential to enhance therapeutic caring.

Adult↗
PubMed1996

The study of biology as a cause of anxiety in student nurses undertaking the common foundation programme.

The subject of biology was identified as a cause of anxiety amongst student nurses on the common foundation programme (CFP), both verbally and in each of the written course evaluations, at a college of nursing and midwifery in the South of England. The aim of this study was to identify the major causes of anxiety and identify methods of reducing this anxiety in the present students, as well as minimizing anxiety in those students commencing their nurse education. Action research was considered the most appropriate design for this study. Student nurse participation was encouraged throughout the study (n = 66). A modified Delphi technique was used to identify and prioritize the causes of anxiety and a student quality circles group was formed for the purpose of problem solving by the students. This stimulated some of the biology teachers to form biology sub-groups to consider the students' proposals. Many changes were implemented. A focus group data collection method was used to evaluate the effectiveness of the relevant changes for the present students. The meeting was recorded and the tape examined for relevant data. The data indicated that although the students perceive biology as a subject that causes anxiety they did acknowledge that many of the changes made by the teachers were a positive step towards reducing the anxiety. Although the results were encouraging, it is noted that to gain a true understanding of the effect of the changes, further evaluation would need to be completed. The use of triangulation may be considered more appropriate to enhance the quality of the data obtained.

Anxiety↗
PubMed1990

A framework for the psychological aspects of pregnancy.

During pregnancy, a woman reformulates and alters her existing identity to develop a maternal identity and role. A framework for this process of maternal identity formation is described. Key aspects of the framework are the self-system (ideal, actual, and body image selves) and the maternal tasks of pregnancy. Nursing diagnoses, goals, and interventions are identified related to the self-system and tasks of pregnancy. Clinical application of the framework can provide nurses with assurance that the psychological aspects of pregnancy are addressed when planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of prenatal clients.

Body Image↗
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Effects of a multimodal pain rehabilitation program: a pilot study.

The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the effects of a multimodal pain rehabilitation program on pain perceptions, opioid usage, activity, down time, sleep, and role function status of 23 chronic pain patients. Data were collected at the start of the program, at the program's completion, and again during a follow-up period (3-11 months afterwards). At the end of the program, patients reported a significant reduction in pain levels, opioid usage, and hours of disturbed sleep. During the follow-up period, patients continued to report significant improvements in activity and role functions as well as significant reductions in opioid usage, sleep disturbance, and down time. These findings provided encouraging preliminary evidence that multimodal pain rehabilitation programs for chronic pain patients may be effective in pain management and functional restoration.

Activities of Daily Living↗