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Interviewing, orientation and evaluation of staff are probably three of the most important and challenging tasks of any manager. This paper will discuss these processes and how they can be of value in the GI Unit.
The gastroenterology nurse is an integral member of the patient care team with a wide range of responsibilities combining the role of patient care manager with technical responsibilities for the use of complex equipment. With the increase in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy has come a keener awareness of what constitutes proper cleaning and disinfecting of endoscopes and endoscopic accessories as well as general aspects of infection control.
The skill of writing job descriptions begins with an understanding of the advantages, as well as the basic elements, of a well written description. The end result should be approved and updated as needed. Having a better understanding of this process makes writing the job description a challenge rather than a chore.
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As a result of the current healthcare politics, nurses are taking a closer look at methods to support self-care and wellness. In this article, the author discusses methods, materials, cost, and problems of patient education. There are barriers to effective patient education. Nurses need to overcome these barriers and choose the most effective method and materials for teaching patients.
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It has been shown that dental erosion is not a very rare condition. Careful observation and clinical experience led us to hypothesize a progression of these lesions with time despite dietary counselling and oral hygiene instruction. The purpose of this study was to determine the progression rate and risk factors of dental erosion and wedge-shaped defects over a 6-year period. In the year 1987, 204 randomly selected persons living in Bern from two age groups (26-30 and 46-50 years) were examined for frequency and severity of dental erosion and wedge-shaped defects. In the year 1993, 55 persons could be re-examined by the same dentist using the same indices. Further, detailed case histories of the patients were recorded and the flow rate and buffering capacity of the saliva were determined. The results indicated a distinct progression of erosion on facial and occlusal surfaces and wedge-shaped defects over the 6-year period. The increase in the defects was more marked in the older age group. Surprisingly, nutritional habits did not change despite thorough informative discussion about erosive foodstuff with every patient during the first session. Multiple linear regression analysis revealed consumption of nutritional acids and age as significant risk factors explaining 28% of the variability of the progression of erosions. The significant factors for the progression of wedge-shaped defects were identified to be frequency of tooth brushing and age, explaining 21% of the variability of the progression of wedge-shaped defects. In summary, there was a definite statistically significant progression of non-carious dental hard tissue defects in our sample. This progression was correlated with age (erosion and wedge-shaped defects), consumption of dietary acids (erosion) and frequency of toothbrushing (wedge-shaped defects).
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Preparing for an accreditation visit is a challenge for the nurse manager. In this article, the authors describe the methods and tools developed to assist the Duke University Medical Center Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit in preparing for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations review process.