The art of auscultation: evaluating a patient’s respiratory pathology

Ferns, Terry; West, Susan

doi:10.12968/bjon.2008.17.12.30307

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“…Given the absence of consensus on the most appropriate method of draping, 25,29,39,41 and the fact that draping directions in the literature are vague and emphasize different aspects of draping procedures, 11,[14][15][16]22,25,28,30,31,[42][43][44] it is understandable that PTS reported these incongruities.…”

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“…9 The literature on draping is sparse; most studies that address draping as a method of maintaining dignity were conducted with women, 7,10-20 older populations, [21][22][23][24][25][26][27] and hospital inpatients, 9,12,19,26,28,29 although draping has also been addressed in connection with dignity for people receiving therapeutic massages, patients undergoing cardiorespiratory assessments, 30,31 individuals of the Islamic faith, 32,33 those with acquired brain injuries, 34 and those with spinal-cord injuries. 35 The concept of dignity for patients has been investigated primarily through descriptive studies and qualitative research.…”

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“…Moreover, the various draping directions to maintain patient dignity that are provided in the literature are vague and emphasize different aspects of draping procedures. 11,[14][15][16]22,25,28,30,31,[42][43][44] Although it is undoubtedly necessary for a clinician to be aware of individual patients' preferences related to draping, bodily exposure, and touch, it is also prudent for health practitioners to be aware of the impact of culture. 42 The experience of health and illness is affected by culture and religion, and a misunderstanding of cultural difference may create obstacles to providing the best possible treatment.…”

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Draping Education to Promote Patient Dignity: Canadian Physiotherapy Student and Instructor Perceptions

Wilson¹,

Hopkins-Rosseel²,

Lusty³

et al. 2012

Physiotherapy Canada

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Wilma Hopman, BA Hons (Psych), MA (Applied Psych) § ¶ ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine the perceptions of educators and students in Canadian entry-level professional physiotherapy programmes with respect to the current draping curriculum and the methods of delivery of that content and to determine if there is a need for additional draping education time and resources in these programmes. Methods: Canadian university physiotherapy students (n ¼ 127) and educators (n ¼ 183) completed questionnaires designed by the authors. Data were collected via Survey Monkey, exported as Excel files, and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson chi-square analysis. Results: Students and educators agreed that dignity as a concept and draping as a skill to protect patient dignity are both important and should be included in Canadian physiotherapy curricula. Respondents also agreed that students often have difficulty with draping. Educators identified barriers to teaching draping while students identified components of an effective educational resource on draping. Conclusions: To enhance the development of effective draping skills among entry-level physiotherapists, draping education should be included in Canadian physiotherapy curricula. An effective draping educational resource should be developed for educators and students.

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Draping Education to Promote Patient Dignity: Canadian Physiotherapy Student and Instructor Perceptions

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Lusty³

et al. 2012

Physiotherapy Canada

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“…By extension, there is potential in exploring abnormal breath sound patterns or waveforms that are pathognomonic of certain diseases, which can be compiled and studied. Rice studied the methodologies of imparting auscultation skills to students based on verbal articulation and sensory knowledge [48], while Ferns & West developed a practical guide to auscultation techniques for the respiratory system for nurses developing advanced practice skills [49].…”

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Review on the Advancements of Stethoscope Types in Chest Auscultation

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Stethoscopes were originally designed for the auscultation of a patient’s chest for the purpose of listening to lung and heart sounds. These aid medical professionals in their evaluation of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, as well as in other applications, such as listening to bowel sounds in the gastrointestinal system or assessing for vascular bruits. Listening to internal sounds during chest auscultation aids healthcare professionals in their diagnosis of a patient’s illness. We performed an extensive literature review on the currently available stethoscopes specifically for use in chest auscultation. By understanding the specificities of the different stethoscopes available, healthcare professionals can capitalize on their beneficial features, to serve both clinical and educational purposes. Additionally, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has also highlighted the unique application of digital stethoscopes for telemedicine. Thus, the advantages and limitations of digital stethoscopes are reviewed. Lastly, to determine the best available stethoscopes in the healthcare industry, this literature review explored various benchmarking methods that can be used to identify areas of improvement for existing stethoscopes, as well as to serve as a standard for the general comparison of stethoscope quality. The potential use of digital stethoscopes for telemedicine amidst ongoing technological advancements in wearable sensors and modern communication facilities such as 5G are also discussed. Based on the ongoing trend in advancements in wearable technology, telemedicine, and smart hospitals, understanding the benefits and limitations of the digital stethoscope is an essential consideration for potential equipment deployment, especially during the height of the current COVID-19 pandemic and, more importantly, for future healthcare crises when human and resource mobility is restricted.

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Evaluation of the acute and medically complex patient

Wells¹,

Walker²

2012

Geriatric Physical Therapy

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The art of auscultation: evaluating a patient’s respiratory pathology

Cited by 8 publications

References 17 publications

Draping Education to Promote Patient Dignity: Canadian Physiotherapy Student and Instructor Perceptions

Draping Education to Promote Patient Dignity: Canadian Physiotherapy Student and Instructor Perceptions

Review on the Advancements of Stethoscope Types in Chest Auscultation

Evaluation of the acute and medically complex patient

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