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The Use Of Meditation/Mindfulness To Improve Anxiety In Young Adults, Aaron Wilkerson
The Use Of Meditation/Mindfulness To Improve Anxiety In Young Adults, Aaron Wilkerson
Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
Without intervention and relief from stress and anxiety, it can cause physical, psychological, and behavioral abnormalities (Kim et al., 2018). Chronic stress has been found to be prevalent among young adult age, students, and is having lasting negative effects on mental, emotional, and physical health, including feelings of being overwhelmed, hopelessness, loneliness, and even suicidal ideation (Burgstahler & Stenson, 2020). The practice of meditation and mindfulness offers a non-pharmacological option over the typical standard-of-care pharmacological treatment and provides a life skill for young adults to manage their stress and anxiety, ultimately overall improving their mental health (Lemay et al., 2019). …
Benefits Of Using An Upright Laboring Position As Compared To Supine In The Second Stage Of Labor And The Impact On The Use Of Assisted Devices, Chelsey Cook
Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
Abstract: This paper explores the conclusion that women and their infants are at an increased risk for harm when assisted devices are used during the second stage of labor. Traditional practices involving a supine position during pushing have been associated with an elevated likelihood of assisted delivery, necessitating interventions such as forceps, vacuum extraction, or episiotomy. However, emerging evidence suggests that adopting an upright position during labor may help decrease the need for these interventions and positively impact maternal and fetal outcomes.
Although comprehensive research on this topic is limited, the available evidence supports the benefits of an upright position …
The Use Of Distraction Techniques During Injection In Pediatric Patients, Sara Mollner
The Use Of Distraction Techniques During Injection In Pediatric Patients, Sara Mollner
Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner
Do distraction techniques provide adequate pain management in the pediatric population? If so, what is the importance of this topic? Children can develop negative emotional connections to healthcare workers and procedures if they are constantly put through painful experiences. Making these experiences less painful can ensure better healthcare for the future.