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Learning Contract
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Learning Contract
Clinical Area of Interest
The area of concern for this paper on the otherv hand focuses on chest
tibe drainage for the patient, a highly complicated procedure in the
clinical care which is also associated with many challenges in care
planning and implementation (Adlakha, Roberts & Ali, 2016). The chest
tube is also called thoracic catheter, which is inserted within the pleural
space of the chest wall. This complicated and invasive procedure is
carried out to drain any fluid or blockage from the pleural space and allow
better gaseuous exchange and expand the functionaliyy of the lungs
(Gross, Jennings & Clark, 2016). There are many complications that might
arise ion the post operational care environment, such as infection,
drainage clearance error, pain and many other related issues. This is a
challenging area of practice in medical surgical nursing and there is need
for optimal training and knowledge in nurses to be able to provide
adequate care (Lu et al., 2018). Hence, this is the area of concern chosen
by me to expand my knolwdge on this topic.
Conceptual Reflective Framework
In this case, I would be taking the assistance of the Kolb’s reflective
framework which emphasises on experiential learning. This reflective
framework is baded on the theory of Kurt Lewin of experiencial learning
and how the implementation of this format of learning with reflective
practice can ease and enhance the learning process. This framework is
divided into 4 clear subdivisions, what happened, what was my
experience of it, why it happened, and what i will do if it happens again
(Purnell, 2018). This reflective format will let me realy focus on the
common errors in caring for post insertion of thoracic tubes, understand
why the errors occur and how I can avoid the common errors, in turn
enhancing my practice.
Learning Objectives
The learning objectives for this learning contract are as follows:
1. learning the process of after care patients with Chest tube insertion.
2. learn the process of drainage properly
3. learn the common infection processes and how to prevent it
4. learn common drainage blocking instances and its contributors
5. learn the common errors made by nurses and why