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1. Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is my first topic because I have family members whom were diagnosed with the disease, and it seems to run in the family. I would love to get a better understanding of the disease being that my grandmother on my father side has also been diagnosed with the disease. I would love to get an understanding how it is formed and what causes this terrible life changing disease. This disease has changed many lives and has had major impacts on the people being diagnosed with the disease.
Assessing the Vulnerable Populations Every population needs assessment tools just ask much as vulnerable populations. Assessment tools give health care workers a baseline of a person’s health with their disease or mental disorders. They can help patients and their providers manage the health care. Some assessment tools might include: Mini-Mental State Exam, Calgary Family Assessment Model, and Ways of Coping Questionnaire. There are many more, but these seemed to be more apparent in populations near my hometown.
Biopsychosocial Impact In this reflective account I will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding I gained from working with a service user in the community mental health setting where I had been based. The service user in question had a diagnosed of depression which was due to a stressful period in his life which had resulted in changes he was experiencing difficulties For this purpose I have chosen Gibbs (1988) reflective cycle (www.ahot) In compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) ( www.NMC) and the General Social Care Council code of conduct relating to client confidentiality (www.GSCC) I have changed the service users name and for the purpose of this reflective account I will refer to him as Albert. I was allocated the case of a gentleman of 72 who had previously been diagnosed with depression by his GP who had prescribed him anti depressants. Depression can be described as a range of symptoms and behaviours (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 15) which can indicate a mild to severe form of the illness which is usually expressed as sadness or worry and can affect an individuals daily activities (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 14). The symptoms include low or depressed mood, for the same two week period (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 14) which is accompanied by at least five other symptoms ranging from loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, inability to concentrate, disturbed sleep, poor appetite, self hate and suicidal tendencies (Freeman, Gilliam, Shearin, Plamping 1997 page 14).
Support and consultation Direct assessment - collaborative care planning Rationalises complex problems Clinical treatment as necessary Research/education 14 Indication for Specialist Consultations Exacerbation of previously stable symptoms Needs exceed the capacity of the facility Client requires complex symptom management Risk of complications, physical - social emotional 15 End-of-Life Care Dying trajectory Goal more focused on existential issues meaning, affirmation of life, spiritual comfort Unfinished business - forgiveness - reconcile Family/friends needs for comfort and information Anticipatory grief 16 End-of-Life Care Physiological signs - palliative treatment Meticulous physical care - including symptom control Consider the environment of care Spiritual care - rituals, ceremonies etc 17 The Palliative Approach Population approach, organisational Client group have varying degree of need for the palliative approach Identify the transition markers Essentially holistic approach 18 19 Palliative Approach Extending beyond routine care Incorporating specific knowledge, attitudes and skills Establish a supportive relationship with specialist palliative care providers Involving family and friends 20
This article, “Helping Abuse Victims”, outlines what we as healthcare professionals can do to help individual’s who may be trapped in an abusive situation with what types of things to look for when you suspect abuse, interviewing tips, and the importance of documentation. “Domestic violence occurs in all socioeconomic groups, although low income is a risk factor, along with
Researches in health care illustrated that service users continuously suffer from unnecessary preventable errors (Reader). In which interprofessional communication plays a significantly crucial role. The main purpose of communication was highlighted by one of the team member as the central way of progressing the service user’s (case study’s) care. The discussion was referred to the death of Victoria Climbie and the children undergoing heart surgery at Bristol. Improving management of care by effective and appropriate sharing information about duty spectrum of each particular profession for our individual service user was discussed within the team.
Family Nursing Since the time of Florence Nightingale, nurses have had family at the forefront of their minds whilst caring for an individual (Wilson 2004). The holistic approach of the nursing model should convey to nurses the importance of the family on the health and the illness of individuals (Friedemann 2002). The term ‘family’ is a complicated one and its different definitions will be discussed within this essay; as it can evoke different meanings not only out-with individual countries but also within a country (Friedemann 2003). The two traditional familial structures are decreasing, whereas a variety of other familial structures, including same-sex couples, are not only increasing but not being seen as ‘abnormal’ (Hanson, 2005). No matter the structure or location, it will be shown all families provide the same support and function.
The really hard part for patients with MS is how they are able to continue their lives and being able to adjust their lives to their disease. Often they will need help from the people close to them to be able to understand and accept that they have to find a new way of continuing their lives to accommodate their Multiple Sclerosis. MS sufferers usually become dependent of the people close to them and this leads now and again to stress in their relationships. Sometimes it can result in the breakdown of a relationship with a life partner. Multiple Sclerosis results in a person and their families going through a lot of physical, psychological and emotional hardship, caretakers can often feel trapped by the task of looking after a person with
From a patients perspective : Since this hospice provides care for those that are in their last days of living from terminally ill diseases. Their objective is to enable their patients to “die with dignity”. While at the Hospice patients are going to through many emotions like stress and anxiety. The patients are told what is happening at every stage of their care. The hospice provides patients with the treatment and care they specifically need.