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Career Choice , Engineering/education , Mathematics/education , Models, Educational , Science/education , Technology/education , Universities/trends , Female , Humans , OregonABSTRACT
A significant proportion of the population lives with chronic illness and nurses are likely to come into contact with these patients on a regular basis. However, health professionals do not always recognise or respond supportively to such patients. This article explores some of the negative responses that occur and suggests more appropriate ways to work with this group of patients.
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Chronic Disease/therapy , Chronic Disease/nursing , Chronic Disease/psychology , Humans , Professional-Patient Relations , Sick RoleABSTRACT
Nurses in all settings are likely to be working with patients in chronic pain on a regular basis. Although there is much information available about chronic pain, there is evidence that nurses find patients with chronic pain difficult to work with. This article assists nurses to maintain and develop their practice by addressing these issues.
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Nurse's Role , Pain/prevention & control , Social Support , Adaptation, Psychological , Analgesics/therapeutic use , Attitude of Health Personnel , Attitude to Health , Chronic Disease , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Health Services Needs and Demand , Humans , Nurse's Role/psychology , Nurse-Patient Relations , Nursing Assessment , Nursing Staff/education , Nursing Staff/psychology , Pain/diagnosis , Pain/psychology , Pain Measurement , StereotypingABSTRACT
This study examines the interplay of power, empowerment, and critical consciousness in the dynamics of a public health community collaboration around an HIV prevention media campaign for women. Methodology included a process evaluation consisting of participant observation, focus groups, and one-on-one interviews with advisory board members. Findings suggest that attention to the dynamics of power should begin at the very earliest levels of planning collaborative health projects for women. Additionally, findings indicate that the invisibility of power and privilege affect women's participation in collaborative projects. It is recommended that intentional educational efforts be implemented to help participants in collaborative health projects for women develop the necessary skills and awareness to create an atmosphere of respect and mutuality rather than one of domination and subordination. Education for critical consciousness is suggested as one means for achieving this goal.
