University of Phoenix Material Dr. Zak Case Study Instructions READ THE FOLLOWING CASE STUDY. USE THE INFORMATION IN THE CASE STUDY TO ANSWER THE ACCOMPANYING FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS. ALTHOUGH QUESTIONS 1 & 2 HAVE SHORT ANSWERS, YOU SHOULD PREPARE A 150- TO 200-WORD RESPONSE TO EACH OF THE REMAINING QUESTIONS. CASe Study DR. ZAK DEVELOPED A TEST TO MEASURE DEPRESSION. HE SAMPLED 100 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO TAKE HIS FIVE ITEM TEST.
When looking at coping with change it is not possible to ignore some of the events which change our development, life events which cause significant change are called transitions (Jeffery, J in Aldridge, S & Rigby, S 2004). If these transitions are not prepared for, they can cause emotional difficulties or even physical illness. Counselling skills can be very effective at this stage as the helper needs to work out how to make the adjustment to these changes more satisfactory for the client, to lower the emotional distress. The counsellor has to first establish what kind of transition the client may be going through; Scholssberg (1989) in Aldridge, S & Rigby, S (2004) identified 4 different kinds of transitions: Anticipated, Unanticipated, Non-event transitions and chronic hassle transitions. Unanticipated transitions are unplanned and can be projected as a crisis; this was personally experienced when my parents got divorced.
They may need more or less support in their independance. Their maybe changes in family relationships, preferences in their activities and social needs, accomodation may need to be changed or aids and adaptations made to their environment. It is very important to update a clients careplans with any changes so that all concerned can have all the current information from the client. There are some factors that can influence the capacity of an individual to express consent, these can be mental conditions, (mental capacity), Physical conditions (communication abilities), availability or lack of options. Knowledge of choices, age, participation and engagement.
A person that has a “happy go lucky” mentality, could potentially cope more with any adverse factors, affecting their mental well-being/health. They could potentially be able to look at external factors which are influencing their mental well-being, in a more pragmatic and open-minded way than someone who feels that their life is out of control and that is their own fault. 1.2
Comparative Essay In the final free-response essay you'll answer a comparative question that focuses on developments in two or more societies, and their interactions with each other or with major themes or events (e.g., culture, trade, religion, technology, migrations). You'll have 40 minutes to write the essay. It's recommended that you spend five minutes planning and/or outlining your answer before you begin
They can stop people from suffering from hallucinations and dilusions , they can help with depression and they also help people who suffer from mood swings. 4. Explain the importance of recording and reporting side effects/ adverse reactions to medication. It is very important to record any side affects to monitor the situation. If the side affects are reoccurring then staff must seek medical attention and request a medication review so that the service user stops experiencing them.
Hobbies and interests can have negative impact on their lives. They may also feel scared and alone due to this. There can be positive factors that can help out the person such as increased help, aids for support and a good support team could give them a brighter outlook on life. Organizations might help the Deaf and Blind with many different aspects of their life to support or to helping them find the right kind of support Identify steps that can be taken to overcome factors that have a negative impact on individuals with sensory loss. Some steps that can be taken to overcome the negative factors could be Make sure that areas are clear of obstacles that an individual with sight impairment might trip over or bump into.
Establishing and Maintaining good quality care relationships can be both rewarding and challenging for all involved. What are some of the difficulties that may face those providing and receiving care and how might these be overcome? In this assignment the key points that will be discussed are the difficulties that carers may tackle when providing care and the manner in which they may overcome them. The assignment will also examine the difficulties that the service user (person receiving care) may experience and how these may be overcome. Good quality care relationships are dependent on a number of factors that are changeable.
1.2Explain how multiple conditions and /or disabilities may have an additional impact on the individuals well being and quality of life? Multiple conditions and disabilities can affect an individual’s emotional and physical wellbeing. They may require extra support and encouragement with any activities they undertake, as well as empathy and support with any emotional needs they may have. 1.3How may their multiple conditions and /or
Abstract Audio-taped report has been one of the most traditional methods for relaying change of shift report in hospital settings. Patient Safety advocates and many healthcare regulating bodies are challenging organizations to implement face-to-face hand offs, including shift change report, to promote active rather than passive communication. These same agencies also recommend including the patient and caregivers in goal setting and planning. In order to meet current regulatory standards for acute care hospitals, improve patient safety, and encourage patient and family participation in care planning, a quasi-experimental study will be done to evaluate the effect of bedside shift report and Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation