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Author (up) Seldon, Lucy A
Title Non-pharmacological Methods in Relieving Children's Pain in Hospital: a pilot study Type Book Whole
Year 2017 Publication Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 72 p.
Keywords Non-pharmacological; Pain relief; Pain; Hospitals; Paediatric nurses; Children
Abstract Adapts the questionnaire used in three international studies of the utilisation of non-pharmacological methods of post-operative pain management for paediatric surgical patients, and distributes it to registered nurses working in a paediatric surgical ward in one district health board (DHB) hospital. Discusses the non-pharmacological methods used and how they correlate with international literature.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1559
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Author (up) Sibley, Elyse; Mercer, Christine
Title Management of behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD): an integrative review Type Journal Article
Year 2023 Publication Kaitiaki Nursing Research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 14 Issue 1 Pages 41-49
Keywords Dementia; Behaviour; Psychology; Non-pharmacological interventions
Abstract Describes the behavioural and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, including depression, agitation, psychosis, hallucinations, delusions and apathy. Employs an integrative review to investigate why care-givers resort to anti-psychotic medication in the first instance instead of non-pharmacological interventions to manage such symptoms. Identifies three themes: low staff-to-patient ratios, insufficient specialised staff; inadequate understanding of the manifestations of dementia.
Call Number NZNO @ research @ Serial 1850
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