Many traditional practices relating to wounds have been found not to be based on robust scientific evidence. Despite that, “old school” practices still occur in the clinical setting. Every nurse needs to be able to question and challenge wound care practices that are no longer supported by the latest evidence, but to do so, practitioners…
Pain management represents one of the most significant challenges in modern health care, affecting millions of Australians and placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems, communities, and individuals. This paper examines the complex nature of pain management in Australia, exploring its impact on public health, the evolution of treatment approaches, and the crucial role of…
This course will prepare and empower students with the knowledge and essential attributes to be an advocate for all woman experiencing chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis.
The purpose of this unit of study is to link evidence based nursing to clinical practice and by using a ‘principles’ approach to learning. You will have the opportunity to explore the concepts of acute and chronic pain.
This unit of study is designed to enhance the knowledge of nurses who care for infants, children and adolescents experiencing pain. The themes include pain physiology, types of pain including; acute, chronic, cancer, and procedural pain, and developmentally appropriate pain assessment.