Intelligent Arabic-Based Healthcare Assistant

Anatomy: learning the language

British Journal of Healthcare Assistants ◽

10.12968/bjha.2020.14.6.273 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 14 (6) ◽

pp. 273-277

Author(s):

Ian Peate

Keyword(s):

Human Anatomy ◽

Anatomical Position ◽

Anatomy And Physiology ◽

Anatomical Terminology ◽

First Time ◽

Healthcare Assistant ◽

Assistant Practitioner

This article is the first in a series that focuses on anatomy and physiology. Human anatomy, just like any other technical subject, has its own vocabulary. When learning anatomy for the first time, it can sometimes feel like you are learning a new language. This article provides the reader with an understanding of the language used when discussing various anatomical concepts. The healthcare assistant and assistant practitioner (HCA and AP) will need to understand anatomical terminology accurately, so as to provide care that is safe and effective. The article addresses roots, prefixes and suffixes, anatomical position, regional terms, directional terms, body planes and body cavities. Each article in the series ends with a glossary of terms helping readers understand some of the terminology that has been used. A series of ‘test yourself’ questions is also provided.

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Healthcare assistant case management may reduce depression symptoms in primary care patients with major depression more than usual care

Evidence-Based Medicine ◽

10.1136/ebm1010 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 10-11 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

T. Kendrick

Keyword(s):

Primary Care ◽

Major Depression ◽

Case Management ◽

Usual Care ◽

Depression Symptoms ◽

Primary Care Patients ◽

Healthcare Assistant

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Bridging the gap: an innovative dementia learning program for healthcare assistants in hospital wards using facilitator-led discussions

International Psychogeriatrics ◽

10.1017/s1041610209008680 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 21 (S1) ◽

pp. S58-S63 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Alan Chapman ◽

Shirley Law

Keyword(s):

Training Program ◽

Front Line ◽

Learning Program ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Self Study ◽

Form Part ◽

Centered Care ◽

Person With Dementia ◽

Hospital Wards ◽

Healthcare Assistant

ABSTRACTNursing a person with dementia in a ward setting can be stressful and a challenge for staff and patients alike. Healthcare assistants are identified as requiring a specific training program. They form part of the front-line workforce and yet have the least access to training but often most contact with patients. The program in this study focused on person-centered care and used six self-study workbooks. Experienced registered nurses are trained to be facilitators of 12 group discussions in the ward setting. The training program viewed the facilitator as playing a key role in empowering the healthcare assistant but also in promoting reflective practice. The outcomes to date have been positive and showed a development in confidence and competence of the healthcare assistants involved.

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