Hemorrhoid surgery and other anal surgeries can also damage the sphincter muscles. Nerve damage Nerve damage can impair sensation and muscle control. An individual with nerve damage may not feel the need to use the bathroom and stool may leak out unexpectedly. Nerve damage can be caused by complicated childbirth, long-term
This essay will aim to evaluate and critically analyse the social construction of health and illness using established theoretical perspectives. Whilst defining different models of health and illness this essay will also critically analysing the vast array of opinion on definitions. Health and illness are terms that people of all different cultures and societies use in everyday life without a second thought. When defining health and illness there is are a considerable divergence in views and understanding. The medical modal of health is the definition put forward by doctors and health care professionals and could be describe as the official definition.
M1 the biomedical and socio-medical model of health In this assignment I will be assessing the two models of health which are the biomedical model and socio-medical model, and then I will relate to the case study in P2. First of all in health and social care there are two main models of health which are the biomedical and socio-medical model of health. The models of health helps us to explaining what is classified as illness in the modern society however, each model has its own approaches to health issues. Biomedical model The biomedical model focuses on the structure and functioning of the body based on the Western scientific approach to medicine, this approach of health relates well to the policies and practice of the National Health Service (NHS). The Western scientific approach to medicine bases on these main features, focusing on the abnormalities in the body, biological factors explain the illness, it examines the cause of ill health through observations and tests, trained health professionals are the ones able to identify and treat the illness, emphasising different treatments medications and other interventions.
And as we have observed, structural barriers are associated with poor life outcomes that can be observed in health and between areas and those associated with poverty. Institutional: Where policies, processes, practices sustain an organisational or service culture that excludes certain people or groups. Cultural barriers: Can prevent, for example, consideration of spiritual, relational or dietary needs that do not conform to traditional expectations. Personal barriers: For example where healthcare staff hold individual prejudices that influence their practice. These actions may be conscious, but as we have discussed, they can often be unconscious or unwitting.
Nursing Sensitive Indicators 1 Western Governor’s University Nursing Sensitive Indicators 2 Identifying Issues Using Nursing Sensitive Indicators Nursing sensitive indicators are key in recognizing problems that interfere with patient care. In this scenario, nursing sensitive indicators may have been utilized to avoid such issues. Nursing indicators are used in evaluating patient care quality. Multiple issues in this scenario have outcomes which are directly affected by nursing care, thus classifying them as nursing “sensitive”. Mr. J was in restraints in this case.
Outcome 3 Reduce barriers to communication 1. Identify barriers to communication Jargon: When a service provider uses technical jargon the service user may not understand, using acronyms to refer to things for example. Cultural differences: The same thing may mean something different in another culture ie thumbs up means ok in our culture but in another culture it could mean something else. Health: A person may not be able to communicate as well if they are ill. Some long term illnesses like Parkinson’s can impair communication.
Choose a current health topic and discuss the health policy initiatives that directly impact upon NHS provision of care. In doing so, examine the importance of professional standards and identify at least two health models and discuss how these might positively influence health and well being. Oxford Dictionary of Psychology; *mood (1) state of sadness, gloom, and pessimistic ideation, with loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities, accompanied in severe cases by *anorexia and consequent weight loss, *insomnia or *hypersomnia, *asthenia, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, diminished ability to think or concentrate, or recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.’ Coleman, A M. Page 202. Statistics  1 in
Some of the specific indicators identified in this scenario that impede patient care include: 1) complications such as pressure ulcers, 2) restraint use leading to neglect and patient injury, 3) Patient falls related to or resulting from use of sedatives or narcotic administration, 4) safe patient transfer 5) use of urinal instead of ambulating, and 6) creating a situation for a negative patient/family member experience by not being culturally sensitive to the patient’s needs. The example in this
“Determinants may be individual, relational or social, communal, or environmental which makes this focus of the investigation of causes and association analytical epidemiology” (Stanhope, 2012, p.256). Epidemiology helps explain factors that contribute to health and disease and the development of health promotion and disease prevention
How does service availability affect access of care? Service availability affects access of care in several ways. Availability of service will assist in structuring individual’s immediate health needs, determine care facility and choose caregiver. Because care is tailored to meet specific individual need, overall health of patient is managed. For example, a patient may be in a care facility as a result of a chronic illness, other health needs will also be addressed.