These limited verbal communication abilities includes learning disabilities and language impairment. The other article in the Nursing Standard, discussed the use of pain assessment tools in older patients with cognitive impairment because they are unable to describe or communicate their pain due to dementia or Alzheimer’s. These articles discussed the pain assessment tools that can be used to help identify this subjective data in an attempt to make pain a more manageable symptom. Harper, K., Bell, S. (2006). A pain assessment tool for patients with
During my observation in placement I found it to be more applicable to older adult complaining to the nurses how constipated the feel. Therefore this project will be based on constipation among older adult with mental health. I will be discussing and analysing in line to clinical practise, followed by reflection and conclusion. I took it upon my interest to know how constipation affect older adult with mental health in line with the following; causes, medication, activities and nutrition. John (2003) reflection is a window through which I can view and focus self within the context of experience in ways that enable to comfort,understand and resolving the contradictions within practice of what is desirable and actual practise.
Explain why individuals with dementia need to be supported to make advance care plans as early as possible 2.1. Explain why pain in individuals with dementia is often poorly recognised and undertreated 2.2. Describe ways to assess whether an individual with dementia is in pain or distress 2.3. Describe ways to support individuals with dementia to manage their pain and distress at end of life using 3.1. Explain why carers may experience guilt and stress at the end of life of an individual with dementia 3.2.
This paper will explore factors that contribute to medication errors and their effects on mental health nurses. In addition this paper will offer some future recommendation in order to decrease medication errors. Medication errors Medication administration is an essential aspect of nursing, however, failure to consider the details of adverse reactions, drug interactions or administration schedules may compromise the efficiency of the therapeutic medication regime (Jordan, Jones, & Sargent, 2009). According to Haw, Stubbs & Dickens (2007) and Ramanujan &
Once a diagnosis of dementia has been made, a family has to learn ways of coping with dementia. B. Physician treating the person with dementia can be a valuable source of information on what the family can expect as symptoms progress. C. Regular family meetings can help clear the air before things reach a breaking point. III.
Impairments of cognitive function are commonly accompanied, occasionally preceded, by deterioration in emotional control, social behaviour, or motivation. The syndrome occurs in Alzheimer’s disease, in cerebrovascular disease, and in other conditions primarily or secondarily affecting the brain’. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK55480/ The social model of dementia were as the medical mode is more about the medical side of things the social model is more about the person and how the illness affects them. The social model of care is to understand the emotions and behaviours of the person with dementia by placing him or her within the context of his or her social circumstances and biography. By learning about each person with dementia as an individual, with his or her own history and background, care and support can be designed to be more appropriate to individual needs.
It also allows the patient and caregiver the possibility to organize their lives better in face of the progressive mental decline. It also contributes to prevent patients from delays in their admissions to in-home nursing facilities. The study reveals, on the one hand, a strange behavior on the part of general practitioners (GPs) who are not inclined to register early signs of dementia in their patients. On the other hand, the article shows that despite the improvement observed in dealing with dementia, early detection is not a widespread practice in primary care. Definitions of vulnerable population According to the Northern Arizona University (2001), the vulnerable population is a segment of the general population who is more likely to develop health problems or other kind of problems as a result of exposure to risk.
1) Introduction:- The author will purpose on “Exploring the importance of standard of care for dementia regarding staff training”. Explicit information on how the literature search was complied would be given, while specific materials that were chosen or excluded for that purpose would be shown. And also detailed list of reference consisting of up-to-date information and the literature involved would be obtainable. For clarity purpose the topic of this assignment is “care for dementia patient”. According to Alzheimer’s Society (2013) people’s activity of daily living (ADT) are not met and also are
Physical and mental health factors need to be taken into account when communicating with someone with dementia, they may also be hard of hearing, or have limited eyesight. they may be feeling depressed, angry or scared with what is happening to them, or lack of understanding of where they are and what you are trying to communicate. time needs to be taken when communicating with someone with dementia, speak slowly, in simple language and avoid the use of slang. use props or items such as a cup, to show them what you mean if they don't understand you, take into account your body language ensuring that you seem open, friendly and someone to trust. it is also important to understand their body language, they may not want to talk to you, or perhaps not happy with the way you look, if they don't respond well to you, or seem scared/frightened/angry with you,
* A client may be suffering from confusion, either temporarily because of an acute medical problem, or as a result of dementia. The elderly often have some degree of sensory impairment and this also has an impact on communication. A health care worker might be dealing with someone suffering from a mental illness. This may take many forms; perhaps the client is depressed and reluctant to speak, or may be deluded or hallucinating. This makes communication challenging and the care worker needs to learn strategies to improve her sensitivity.