...reference to the illness Myalgic encephalomyelitis’ (M.E.) sometimes known as ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ (C.F.S). I will explore the role that hypnotherapy can have in pain relief and stress reduction. M.E. is an illness about which there is currently much disagreement among medical professionals regarding its classification, aetiology and recommended treatment. Estimates of it’s prevalence in the UK for example have ranged from 6 to 2600 in 100’000 across 10 years of study (1). Estimates by national health organizations say 450’000 people in the UK suffer. it occurs more often in women and is less prevalent among children and adolescents. Most research done has been on the assumption that they’re the same and this is gives good enough information at least for therapeutic purposes. CFS didn’t gained acceptance as a bona fide illness until 1988 because it is a ‘diagnosis by exclusion’ illness that can’t be tested for directly. Also the primary symptoms of fatigue, lethargy and muscle aches are similar to psychological conditions like depression, leading it to be dismissed by many as ‘all in their head’, a viewpoint is still held by some authorities. The Centre for Disease Control does in fact legitimise C.F.S. (2) For a diagnosis the they require that it not be a life-long condition and that they have experienced at least six months of Unrelenting, unexplained fatigue that is described as ‘chronic and severe mental and physical exhaustion’ ...
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...poor briefing , failure measures for safety, untimely repair or replacement of faulty and outdated equipment. Specifications: non-compliance of safety or fault of production equipment, tools and protective, equipment design flaws. Psychophysiological: erroneous actions of the employee as a result of fatigue, excessive severity and intensity of work, monotony of work, disease state negligence. Sanitation: excessive levels of noise, vibration, adverse weather conditions, the high content in the air of the working area of hazardous substances, the presence of different radiation above the allowable values, insufficient or inefficient lighting violation of the rules of personal hygiene. Research Methods occupational injuries: The statistical method is based on the analysis of statistical data on injuries that accumulated in the company or in the industry for several years. Data from this analysis are contained in the acts of the form N-1 and the records of companies. The statistical method allows all accidents and causes of injuries grouped by gender, age, occupation, length of service affected, the time, place, type of accident, nature of injuries, the type of equipment. This method allows you to set the most common types of injuries for individual businesses to determine the reasons that cause the greatest number of accidents, to identify dangerous places to work out and make the necessary organizational...
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...repetitive sounds for long periods of time leads professionals to become desensitized, decreasing alertness and confidence in the seriousness to respond to these alarms resulting in what is now coined “alarm fatigue” (Bridi, Thiago, Lyra de Silva, 2013). Leading the list of patient safety initiatives, Joint Commission has deemed alarm fatigue a safety concern and a top priority in healthcare settings. In January 2014,...
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...function adequately. When the cells get damage or become old they die off and are replaced by new ones. Cancer develops when the body’s normal control mechanism is no longer working. The old cells will not die and start to grow out of control, leading to formation of abnormal cells that develops into a mass of tissue known as tumors. Although, some cancers like leukemia do not form tumors ("CTCA," 2013).Cancer tumors are malignant and may invade surrounding tissues and organs. Cancer can also spread to distant organs in the body via the bloodstream and lymphatic system. In this paper, the writer will discuss the diagnosis and staging of cancer, complications of cancer, the side effects of treatmens, and methods to lessen physical and psychological effects of cancer and its treatments. To determine what causes cancer is very complex, but studies have suggested that the causes of cancer include, genetic risks, diet, lifestyle, tobacco use, and physical activity. Others causes are some infections, chemicals exposures and radiation ("American Cancer Society," 2013). Detecting cancer early is very crucial as it allows for early treatment and can stop the disease progression. Cancer causes many signs and symptoms depending on size, location of tumor and its effect on surrounding organs and tissues. General signs and symptoms of cancer are: pain, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, fever, skin changes and other symptoms specific to each cancer ("HemOnctoday," 2011). Understanding the disease...
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...I. Introduction Global concern with the extent of seafarer fatigue and its potential environmental cost is widely evident across the shipping industry. Maritime regulators, ship owners, trade unions are all alert to the fact that with certain ship types a combination of minimal manning, sequences of rapid port turnarounds, adverse weather conditions and high levels of traffic may find seafarers working long hours and with insufficient recovery rest. (Smith, Allen and Wadsworth, 2006). In these circumstances fatigue and reduced performance may lead to environmental damage, ill-health and reduced life-span among highly skilled seafarers who are in increasingly short supply. A long history of research into working hours and conditions in manufacturing as well as road transport and civil aviation industries has no parallel in commercial shipping. There are huge potential consequences of fatigue at sea in terms of both ship operations (accidents, collision risk, poorer performance, economic cost and environmental damage) and the individual seafarer (injury, poor health and well-being,). Not only has there been relatively little research on seafarers’ fatigue but what there has been has been largely focused on specific jobs (e.g. watch keeping), specific sectors (e.g. the short sea sector) and specific outcomes (e.g. accidents). This reflects general trends in fatigue research where the emphasis has often been on specific groups of workers (e.g. shift workers) and on safety rather...
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...understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Team B will define the health problem, identify the burden of the disease on the community, identify the cause of the problem, identify the burden of the disease on the community state and or national levels. The team will then identify potential solutions, explain the success of the solutions, provide additional solutions for treatment or resolution, and finally how the P.E.R.I model guided the understanding of the problem and its causes. Currently no method of testing is available to accurately diagnose CFS. Physicians go through a process of elimination to rule out other causes of the symptoms. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), characterizes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) as a debilitating severe fatigue that is not made better by rest and is worsened by physical activity. Those who suffer from CFS will have prolonged exhaustion (24 hours or more) following physical or mental activity (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). CFS can lead to other debilitation co-morbidities including Fibromyalgia and severe headaches. Chronic fatigue syndrome is affecting communities nationwide. The disease is affecting roughly 1 million Americans and public health is researching to help decline the risks to communities. Chronic fatigue syndrome and the effects of chronic disease on communities is growing, and with out a cure it will continue to have effects on communities. Debilitating fatigue and cognitive...
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...damage did not result in disintegration of the aircraft, and a successful emergency landing was made. The aircraft had been manufactured in 1969 and had since accumulated 35,496 airframe flight hours and 89,680 landings (Aircraft Accident Report, Aloha Airlines, Flight 243, 1989). Owing to the short distance between destinations on some Aloha Airlines routes, the maximum pressurization differential was not reached in every flight. Thus the number of equivalent full pressurization cycles was significantly less than 89,680. Nevertheless, the aircraft was nearly 19 years old. On the other hand, It was also operating with long-term access to warm, humid, maritime air effecting in critical corrosion risk. Probable Cause: fuselage, attachment fatigue and separation Contributing Factors: 1) Maintenance: improper inspection of aircraft, low Supervision, inadequate Company/operator management 2) Inadequate surveillance of operation from FAA (organization) side 3) Aircraft/equipment, inadequate airframe Manufacturer Investigation showed the large loss of pressure cabin skin was caused by rapid link-up of many...
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...What are the physical and cognitive benefits of exercise on patients with multiple sclerosis? 1. Bayraktar D, Guclu-Gunduz A, Yazici G, et al. Effects of Ai-Chi on balance, functional mobility, strength and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis: a pilot study. NeuroRehabilitation. 2013; 33(3):431-7. This research study was designed to examine the effects of Ai-Chi exercises in a swimming pool on balance and mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Poor balance and decreased mobility is a common issue with MS, and the decline often limits daily activities. Researchers recruited twenty-three females affected by MS, and divided them into two groups. The exercise group performed Ai-Chi exercises for a 60 minute session twice a week for eight weeks. The control group did a home exercise program that only involved abdominal breathing and active range of motion exercises. Upon conclusion of the program, subjects were tested on static balance, functional mobility, fatigue, and muscle strength. The exercise group showed significant improvements across all measures, but the control group did not. This shows that the aquatic exercise program is a viable option to combat the negative effects of MS. A strength of this study was the use of aquatic therapy. The researchers stated that although this therapy is widely used, more studies need to be performed to gain more knowledge. Recording results on patients is concrete evidence that these programs work. This study was published...
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...Practice Methods Massed practice * Learners practice a skill continuously without breaks * Ideal for experienced, highly motivated learners * Ideal for simple, discrete skills of short duration * Also suitable for simulating performance conditions – element of fatigue Critical evaluation * Grooves habitual movements * Without break – more like a game situation * Good for fitness * Can lead to boredom and fatigue – especially long sessions * Cognitive learners can suffer from lack of concentration * Fatigue can lead to demotivation, poor performance and poor learning Distributed practice * Sessions include intervals/rest breaks * Effective for most skills * Effective for most phases of learning * Most effective on cognitive learners or those with low motivation or fitness * Rest intervals allow time to recover physically and mentally and time for feedback Critical evaluation * Good for potentially dangerous skills * Good for complex skills * Rest breaks prevent fatigue * Good for maintaining motivation * Effective on learners and for most skills * Good for continuous skills * Not good for simulating game conditions – because rest breaks Fixed practice * Where a specific movement pattern is practiced repeatedly in the same environment * Most suitable for closed skills – because they require specific movement patterns to be over learned and become habitual ...
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...one of the first management consultants, and Frank and Lillian Gilbreth, are known as the ‘Gilbreth couple’. The main basis on which the management philosophies of both Taylor and The Gilbreth Couple, can be compared and contrasted is their respective work on TIME AND MOTION STUDIES, while Taylor was more concerned with ‘saving time and energy’ and focused primarily on the “saving time” aspect and the standardization of tasks, his time studies had to work in unison with the motion studies of frank and Lillian Gilbreth who included the concept of ‘fatigue’ in the time and motion studies. Time study developed in the direction of establishing standard times, while motion study evolved into a technique for improving work methods. The two techniques became integrated and refined into a widely accepted method applicable to the improvement and upgrading of work systems. This integrated approach to work system improvement is known as methods engineering, and it is applied today to industrial as well as service organizations, including banks, schools and hospitals. THE OBJECTIVE OF CONDUCTING TIME AND MOTION STUDIES The main objective of a time and motion study is to determine reliable time standards for the efficient and effective management of operations. Through the establishment of reliable and accurate time standards, companies can better define their capacity or output, thus increasing the efficiency of equipment and obtaining optimum utilization of the workforce. Time standards...
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...Demonstrate knowledge of stress, health and fatigue for driving |Level |2 | |Credits |3 | Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: symptoms and effects of stress and fatigue on drivers; causes of stress and fatigue; techniques and benefits in managing personal stress and health; and actions that can be taken to avoid the onset of fatigue. |Subfield |Driving | |Domain |Core Driving Knowledge and Skills | |Status |Registered | |Status date |27 October 2006 | |Date version published |27 October 2006 | |Planned review date |31 December 2011 ...
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...Key Safety and Health Topics Symptoms of Exposure Workers are urged to report any symptoms they associate with their response work to their employer, physician, poison control center, state or local health department of a local health facility. As part of a comprehensive worker safety and health program there should be a system for reporting symptoms, near-misses, injuries and illnesses. These reports should be analyzed to assess real-time trends so that actions can be taken to prevent similar incidents. Symptoms reported from excessive exposure to crude oil or dispersants commonly include the following: eye, nose and throat irritation headache dizziness upset stomach cough or shortness of breath NIOSH/OSHA Interim Guidance: Medical Care, Reporting, and Recording Heat Stress Deepwater Horizon Response workers are at very serious risk for developing heat stress which: can cause heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and fainting. can increase the risk of injuries from sweaty palms, fogged-up safety eyewear, and dizziness. should be considered in the selection of protective clothing and other personal protective equipment. Workers at greater risk of heat stress include those who: are 65 years of age or older are overweight have heart disease or high blood pressure take medications that may be affected by extreme heat A heat stress program should include the following elements: Information for workers about the effects of heat stress, and how to recognize...
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...COMPASSION FATIGUE AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS A PROPOSAL PRESENTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF UNIVERSITY OF THE VISAYAS CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF ARTS IN NURSING MAJOR IN NURSING MANAGEMENT BY: CONCHITA BRANZUELA BERGADO CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM INTRODUCTION: Quality of life among healthcare providers will matter on the quality and safety of patient care. Today the proportion of acute patients entering the health care system through emergency departments continues to grow and the number of patients in the Intensive care unit also increasing. In emergency room department, the Emergency medical services (EMS) workers are primary providers of pre-hospital emergency medical care and integral components of disaster response. The potentially hazardous job duties of EMS workers include lifting patients and equipment, treating acute injuries or life-threatening illnesses, handling hazardous chemical and body substances, and participating in the emergency transport of patients in ground and air vehicles. These duties create an inherent risk for EMS worker occupational injuries and illnesses. Healthcare workers in the Emergency medicine has evolved to treat conditions that pose a threat to life and have a significant risk of morbidity. Work-related stressors in which Emergency Department nurses encounter are numerous as a result of the...
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...Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients Health NRS-410V-0502 June 07, 2015 Approach to Care The diagnosis, treatment, and side effects associated with cancer can be complex and understanding how cancers are diagnosed, the treatment choices, and the potential psychological, physical effects of cancer are essential to understand when one is faced with a cancer diagnosis. This paper will describe how cancer is diagnosed, the staging procedure, complications associated with the disease, the side effects associated with treatment, and methods to lessen the physical and psychological effects of cancer. The diagnosis of cancer is determined from the patient’s history, symptoms, and physical exam obtained by a healthcare provider (Davis, C. P. 2014). There are many symptoms which may alert a patient or healthcare provider that further evaluation for cancer is required. Examples of suspect symptoms might include: Changes in a mole, sores that do not heal, changes in the breast and nipple, thickening or lump beneath or on the skin, changes in bowel routines, atypical bleeding noted in the urine, stool, or vaginal (National Cancer Institute, n.d.). After performing the physical exam, a healthcare provider may determine medical tests are required to confirm a cancer diagnosis. Medical tests used to confirm diagnosis can vary. One of the first tests to be conducted will be an evaluation of the patients’ blood. Several blood tests are commonly used to detect cancer; these...
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...Cracks in Longeron 2 1.4 Conventional Metallic Patch Repair 3 1.5 Bonded/fortified Patch Repair 4 1.6 Repair Design 4 1.7 Testing of the Repair Concept 6 1.8 Inspection of the bonded patch repair 8 1.9 Concluding Remarks 9 1.10 Repair Design Diagrams 10 2. Redesigning the Aircraft Wing 13 2.1 Introduction 13 2.2 How the Structure of an Aircraft being made 14 2.3 Design for Assembly and Manufacturing of Aircraft Wings 15 2.4 Types and Characteristics of Wings Assembly Method 15 2.5 Comparison of Wings Assembly Methods 17 2.6 Selection of Wing Assembly Method 18 2.7 Structural Wing Design & Analysis 18 2.8 Wing Structure (Spar) 19 2.9 Wing Structure (Ribs & Skin) 21 2.10 CFRP Composite Material for Constructing Wing Assembly 22 3. References 24 3.1 Books 24 3.2 Other Sources 24 Revision History Name | Date | Reason For Changes | Version | | | | | | | | | Repairing a cracked aircraft longeron A fighter was found with a fatigue crack on one of its longerons, which may eventually lead to a catastrophic failure. So, here in this report some of the techniques and possibilities are discussed as how to repair the cracks on the flange of the wings or longerons and what factors affect the repairing schemes and techniques. Abstract A two or three cracks or splits were detected in the flange of the upper left longeron of an aircraft. I first thought of how possible it is to apply the bonded patch repair scheme here...
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