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Incidence Of Staphylococcus Aureus On Fomentation Covers, Yvonne Badgley Mcdaniel
Incidence Of Staphylococcus Aureus On Fomentation Covers, Yvonne Badgley Mcdaniel
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
This study was to ascertain whether fomentation covers were contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus prior to being placed on a patient receiving a hydrotherapy treatment.
From a review of literature on the subject of the Staphylococcus aureus organism and from studies of hospital-acquired staphylococcal infection it appeared that: (1) researches had used various techniques for making cultures from fabrics, (2) the Staphylococcus aureus cultures may react in varying ways to the laboratory tests making the classification somewhat difficult, (3) the problem of hospital-acquired staphylococcal cross-infection was present, (4) the role played by the environment in hospital-acquired infections was controversial, and (5) …
Altered Body Image Following Radical Mastectomy, Julia Lee Anne Mcconnell
Altered Body Image Following Radical Mastectomy, Julia Lee Anne Mcconnell
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
The purpose of this study was to identify reactions and adjustments to the altered body image following radical mastectomy. It was felt that nurses could be of more assistance to women facing this experience if they knew and understood the common reactions which occur.
Other studies have indicated that major areas of adjustment focus upon dress and appearance. Sexual and social relationships, and curiosity of others. The disruption of a body image makes necessary certain adjustments in the individual's perceptions of himself.
The method of research in this study was descriptive survey with the use of partially structured interviews. Thirty-five …