This article reviews the literature relating to domestic violence against men and examines some of the reasons why men are reluctant to report violent episodes. The article focuses on men as the victims and women as the perpetrators of domestic violence and identifies gaps in service provision. The role of the nurse in supporting male victims is also discussed.
This article discusses the meaning and philosophical basis of disability discrimination in health care. It focuses on aspects of language that influence discourse about disability and affect the experiences of people with disabilities. Reference is made to the experiences of those who have an autism spectrum condition, with a specific focus on three NHS employees with Asperger syndrome, in relation to disability discrimination. The implications for nurses and nursing are discussed. Recommendations are made for awareness raising and training.
People with Asperger's syndrome/high functioning autism (AS/HFA) are just as likely to experience the full range of health conditions and needs as 'neurotypicals', people who do not have AS/HFA. However, many people with AS/HFA fall between the cracks of health service design and provision as they do not receive support from learning disabilities or mental health services. This article highlights the need for a comprehensive review of healthcare provision, led by people on the autism spectrum.
The aims of this research are to discuss acoustical building performance for natural ventilation systems and to predict traffic noise level for inhabitants residing in urban settlements. Natural ventilation systems use outdoor air to improve the quality of indoor environments and can reduce energy consumption. However, natural ventilation systems create an acoustical problem. For example, if windows are opened for natural ventilation, outdoor traffic noise can disrupt people working and sleeping in the building. In this study, a new method that combines an algorithm to predict traffic noise levels (calculation of road traffic noise) with the Federal Highway Administration Traffic Noise Model's vehicle noise spectra correctly predicts the properties of noise propagation and attenuation through openings in urban environments, as well as outdoor sound propagation, sound reduction index, and indoor sound transmission. In order to develop this method, various traffic noise prediction methods to calculate sound attenuation during propagation outdoors based on International Organization for Standardization 9613 were analyzed. This study also describes the noise attenuation effect from surrounding elements, such as building envelope, location of openings, opening ratio, and indoor boundary conditions. The results of the simulations indicate that the integrated noise evaluation method can successfully predict the acoustic performance of natural ventilation systems in urban areas.
It is often the most vulnerable members of society that suffer from the physical, psychological, sexual, financial, neglectful and/or discriminatory maltreatment that characterizes the multifaceted nature of abuse. Individuals dependent on care, whether in the remit of health and social care or educational support, may suffer from abuse at the hands of care professionals. This article introduces a series on abuse with a focus on the various definitions of abuse and the historical and international context of mistreatment.
For many people with an autism spectrum condition, online networking offers the opportunity to communicate with others in relative comfort. However, says Christopher Barber, nurses working in a support capacity should be aware of the accompanying risks Social media is a common and everyday method of communication which has both advantages and disadvantages for a wide variety of people—including those with an autism spectrum condition. Indeed, due to issues around social communication, many of those on the autism spectrum often prefer communicating via social media. A range of disadvantages of using social media include the potential for inappropriate use, the potential for those seeking to politically radicalise vulnerable adults and the rise of the ‘troll’. This short article will briefly explore these issues and the role of the nurse in supporting those on the autism spectrum who wish to use social media sites on the internet.
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