...childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is strongly associated with non-suicidal self-injury, a post traumatic symptom, among adolescents and young adults. II. REVIEW The relationship between childhood sexual maltreatment and non-suicidal self injury can be discussed through the Glassman et al. (2007) study. The study aimed to analyze the associations between different types of childhood abuse, including sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse, emotional neglect and physical neglect and non suicidal self-injury. A sample of ninety-four adolescents whom aged twelve to nineteen years were prepared by recruiting from local psychiatric clinics, newspapers, community bulletin boards and the internet....
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...NUR2300: Burn Injuries Ali Almalki University: Date: Burn Injuries Burn injuries often have a significant impact on all aspects of the patient’s life, leaving them with a variety of psychosocial as well as physical handicaps. Extensive research evidence indicates that burn patients suffer profound social and psychological effects such as anxiety and depression, with long-term implications on the patient’s recovery and quality of life. Accordingly, it has been suggested that burn patients should undergo both long and short term systematic mental health care, in order to minimize and avert these psychopathological responses. Moreover, psychological interventions helps burn patients and staff to reduce burdensome as well as decline depressive symptoms. Notably, dissatisfaction tendencies with post-burn body image and appearance, have been pinpointed as a leading cause of psychological impacts, resulting to protracted recovery and impaired social life. According to Thombs et al. (2007) burn scars following a deep dermal injury are often cosmetically disfiguring and impel the scarred individual to deal with an alteration both in body image and appearance. The patient is also forced to adjust to significant impairments in motion and limitations of activities. However, according to Henry (2011), it is the disfigurement or change in appearance and body image that has a profound impact on the patient. Lau & Van Niekerk (2011) note that the alteration...
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...with a constructive use of time, promotes good health, and boosts their self-confidence. Some people think contact sports are dangerous, but children cannot be protected from everything that presents a possible risk. Some children do get hurt in sports, but the vast majority of children who play sports will not have any long-lasting injury. Many other things are dangerous as well, such as riding in a car, risks present themselves every day, but not everything that is dangerous can be banned. The concept of children in organized collision based sport is to learn how to appropriately use their body in a safe and effective way. If you teach a young child to tackle they're far less likely to be injured than if you attempt to teach an eighteen year old to hit for the first time. As children play contact sports they are learning and growing in their skills that will benefit them later in life. Although there are risks to playing contact sports such as; fighting, concussion, possible long-term damage, and other serious injuries, the chance of most children suffering from these risks are low. Some parents feel the need to shelter their children or protect them from any unnecessary harm but the truth is, parents and other adults cannot protect their children from every harmful thing that goes on every day. With every sport comes the need for proper training and equipment to prevent from unnecessary injuries. In football, for example, it is mandatory for players to have helmets...
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...Burns Occur when there is injury to the tissues of the body caused by heat, chemicals, electrical current, or radiation Types of Burn Injury Thermal Burns Chemical Burns Smoke Inhalation Injury Electrical Burns Cold Thermal Injury Full-Thickness Thermal Burn Partial-Thickness Burn to the Hand Partial-Thickness Burns Due to Immersion in Hot Water Types of Burn Injury Thermal Burns Caused by flame, flash, scald, or contact with hot objects Most common type of burn Types of Burn Injury Chemical Burns Result from tissue injury and destruction from necrotizing substances Most commonly caused by acids Alkali burns cause protein hydrolysis and liquefaction Types of Burn Injury Chemical Burns Respiratory and systemic problems Eye injuries Clothing containing the chemical should be removed Tissue destruction may continue for up to 72 hours after a chemical injury Types of Burn Injury Smoke Inhalation Injuries Result from inhalation of hot air or noxious chemicals Cause damage to respiratory tract Important determinant of mortality in fire victims Types of Burn Injury Smoke Inhalation Injuries Three types: • Carbon monoxide poisoning • Inhalation injury above the glottis • Inhalation injury below the glottis ...
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...: 1. Is KT Taping a “cure” for an injury? I do not use the word “cure” with KT Tape. Even as a practicing therapist I may say that I assisted the patient in solving a problem related to mechanics or inflammation. If a runner uses ibuprofen and symptoms improve, this does not equate to a cure. Use of the tape does not replace other treatment or common sense but rather serves as a modality in prevention or recovery most often in conjunction with standard care. KT Tape can be used to aid the athlete during their work day, training session, or event. 2. Does the tape actually do anything, or does it just remind you to do something? In short, to some degree, both. Most athletes, with the tape properly applied by a therapist, will hardly notice...
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...Despite preventative efforts falls continue to be a major source of death and injury among older adults. Falls can lead to serious injuries such as hip fractures, hospitalization, and death. Being able to divide attention between motor and secondary tasks is an additional area of concern for older adults. The ability to divide attention between motor and secondary tasks is required in daily life; however older adults may experience more difficulty with dual tasks than younger adults. The participants in this cross sectional study will include individuals in two age groups (over 70 and fewer than 70 years of age). Individuals with severe cognitive impairment or severe physical impairment will not be asked to participate. Participants will be asked to walk under each of two conditions: (1) walking at a self-selected speed and (2) walking at a self-selected speed while incrementally counting backwards. The ability to maintain attention while walking and counting will be compared between the participants in the age groups. In order to measure the individuals’ ability to maintain attention while walking and counting each participate will be asked to walk along a straight line while the accuracy and speed of counting is measured. Although walking is considered to be an automatic or reflex requiring minimal thinking researchers have begun to study the influence of cognitive effects on walking stability when individuals are performing a cognitive task (such as counting) while...
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...wrist and put him in a neck hold. John was protesting Leroy to let go of him, but Leroy did not let go. Leroy placed John in a chair and told him not to make a move or he will punch him. After the incident happen Jane told Leroy that John was her husband. Issue 1) Why was Leroy taking upon his self to defend Jane, even though she was a complete stranger? 2) Why did Leroy even put his hands on John, especially if John didn’t touch him? 3) In what ways did assault, battery and false imprisonment come into play in this case? Rules In this case it is considered defense of persons in which is a legal justification for assault, battery and false imprisonment. Assault is someone that intentionally puts another in fear and battery is when someone using force against another person. False imprisonment is someone that is holding another person down against their will. The reason it is considered defense of persons because Leroy was using reasonable force by protecting Jane the third person from injury where John threatened by an attacking force. According to KRS § 503.070, the only time to use physical force upon another person where it is justifiable is when causing serious injury or provokes the use of physical...
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...Product Safety Commission. In cooperation with: Mark Kumagai Director, ESME Directorate for Engineering Sciences U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ____________________________ Professor El-Korchi, Co-Advisor ____________________________ Professor Servatius, Co-Advisor Unless otherwise stated, any views or opinions expressed in this report are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Submitted on: 1/11/2006 1 Abstract This report, prepared for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of Washington, D.C., outlines our approach to investigating the increase in injuries related to inflatable amusement rides. Using data from surveys, interviews, injury databases, archival research, and product testing, we completed three goals: We developed a five category system to classify inflatable amusement rides; determined ways the CPSC and other involved parties can improve the safety of inflatable rides; and recommended how future CPSC investigations can be handled. 2 Acknowledgements We would like to thank the people and organizations who have aided us in this project: our advisors Professor Tahar El-Korchi and Professor Brigitte Servatius, Professor David Dibiasio, Chuck Ackerman, Dave Shibilia, Google.com, many state officials and trade organizations, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the U.S. Consumer Product...
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...Dance-Related Injury Causes Page Break Abstract In any physical activity, injuries are almost always inevitable. For dance, these injuries could be just as life threatening as those from contact sports, even though no one is constantly running after them. With this being said, there are many precautions in place to prevent these injuries. Why aren't there less people with no dance-related injuries? This study discovered the causes behind dance-related injuries. High school seniors and undergraduate students were participants of a one-on-one interview discussing their dance history, specifically the events that correlated with their past and current injuries. Two dancers have never experienced a dance-related injury and...
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...In this task, I will give a clear and detailed description of the main principles in respect to reporting and recording accidents or incidents within the workplace. I will explain the differences between, RIDDOR reportable accidents and Non-RIDDOR reportable accidents. RIDDOR stands for Reporting Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations and is a main body to report certain types of injuries to such as: If someone has died or has been injured because of a work-related accident this may have to be reported. But not all accidents need to be reported, a RIDDOR report is required only when the accident is work related or it results in an injury of a serious nature. Any deaths must be reported if they arise from a work-related accident, this does...
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...Abstract. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on October 21, 2010 that “The total recordable nonfatal occupational injury and illness incidence rate among private industry employers declined in 2009 to 3.6 cases per 100 workers--its lowest level since 2003” (www.bls.gov). That is great indication that workplaces became much safer. It should be a mutual effort by employees and employers to keep workplace safe and secure. “Duty of care is a legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring that they adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others”(en.wikipedia.org).”The duty of care may be imposed by operation of law between individuals with no current direct relationship (familial or contractual or otherwise), but eventually become related in some manner, as defined by common law (meaning case law). Duty of care may be considered a formalization of the social contract, the implicit responsibilities held by individuals towards others within society. It is not a requirement that a duty of care be defined by law, though it will often develop through the jurisprudence of common law”(en.wikipedia.org). 1. Explain whether Jake’s actions are in or out of “his scope of employment.” Scope of employment is defined in dictionary.law.com as an “actions of an employee which further the business of the employer and are not personal business, which becomes the test as to whether an employer is liable for damages due to such actions...
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...workloads which are arising from personal injury and provide a single remedy. C. Remove private and public problems of money due to uncompensated industrial accidents. D. Eliminate time consuming trials and appeals in the court. E. Eliminate attorney fees involved. F. accident caused is promoted by frank study and reducing accidents, human sufferings etc. G. Employer must abide the compulsory law that accepts and provides the benefits to workers. 2. Explain how you believe Workers Compensation program has helped workers. Though workers compensation insurance is costly for companies, there are some benefits from managing one’s workers compensation program. Explain. --Workers compensation is the insurance since 1900’s in the United States. From the beginning of 19th century as the growth of industries increased and the workers for the industries also increased, so the injuries’ had become more common in the factories where the workers used to deal with the larger machines and were working in hazardous conditions,. so a system was needed to compensate the workers who had suffered from injuries during working hours,. 1> Workers Compensation program has helped workers in relieving there mental stress. 2> This program has made the workers to claim the financial and medical expenses easy so that they don’t have to wait for years to get their compensation,. 3> In older days employers did not care much about workers injuries that are caused during working,. They...
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...Dangerous Habits of Drivers Rizwan Saleem November 1st, 2011 Maria Recchia ENG 111-3 Dangerous Habits of Drivers Drivers with bad driving habits are most likely to have accidents. Accidents could lead to serious injuries or even death. To prevent accidents, drivers need to have a responsible attitude and a level of maturity, when given this privilege. These accidents occur when the driver’s concentrating less on the vehicle and more on the things around them. Driving is a major part of life, but some habits like using cell phones, over speeding, and drinking and driving could be known as abusing the right of driving. Firstly, talking and texting while driving is a major addiction that could lead to accidents. When talking on the phone one could certainly lose the concentration needed for driving. It’s definitely hard to be aware of two things at a time, but some people don’t realize this, because of over confidence. Texting while driving could also lead to loss of control on car. This most likely happens when one is using both hands to text and is also looking down on the phone. If there is no control of the steering wheel by the driver, the consequences could lead to death. Fortunately, the solution for talking on phone has been found! The use of Bluetooth could help save lives. It is considered good because you don’t have to hold the phone, and so it saves many lives. Secondly, another bad habit is when a person drives the car over the speed limit...
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...Draft of Intern’s Project Penetrating Abdominal Injuries at Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC). Investigator: Hemraj Ramcharran Supervisors: Dr Shilendra Rajkumar Dr Madan Rambaran Abstract Many cases of penetrating abdominal injuries present to the Georgetown Public Hospital all of which are managed by the department of Surgery. No audit has been conducted on the management of these injuries and their success rates. Hence this prospective study “Penetrating abdominal Injuries at Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC)” seeks to shed some light in these areas in terms of percentage of abdominal injuries managed surgically or conservatively and diagnostic adjuncts used in the management of these patients. Studies done in other countries clearly show that there is a steady and progressive movement away from surgical management of penetrating abdominal wounds towards conservative management. The study is a prospective one that will extend over the period (April 01 – Sept 31). The study population will consist of persons over 12 years old and admitted for penetrating abdominal injury. Data will be collected by means of a form shown in appendix 2. This form has three parts which are biodata, immediate management and subsequent management. These forms will be in the accident and emergency room and the surgical wards. On admission of the patient, the on call surgical GMO or Intern will fill out the...
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...The wounded warriors project is an awesome organization that has made a huge impact on helping wounded warriors live a full healthy life all around america. Wounded warriors organization was found by Steven Nardizzi and John Melia in Jacksonville, FL 2003. They started WWP because they wanted to make other people aware of the vertarines and how they wanted to restore the wounded warriors to their former self and help them so they can walk and use the parts they lost with artificial body parts. The wounded warriors project help people who were in the Army, Navy and those types of programs but they help the ones who have been injured in a war and are pretty much crippled. For example Deron Santiny was tossed by a improvised explosive device and it gave him several injuries such as a concussion, whiplash, ringing in his ears, and he had a spine injury and so the wounded warriors project helped him get back on his feet and he is now inspired by vietnam veterans that have paved the way for soldiers like himself....
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