The faces scale should be used last due to its frequency of misinterpretation (Herr, 2010). The alert patient will be able to vocalize their pain level, the location, duration, frequency, intensity and type of pain. The nurse will also be able to see differences in facial expression while speaking with the alert patient. The unconscious or not alert patient will be assessed differently. The nurse must be very observant and watch for signs of pain.
Structure is measured by the staff: amount, skill-level, and education or certification. Process indicators measure the facets of nursing care, such as assessment and intervention. Outcome indicators refer to patient outcomes that are affected by nursing care and are considered nursing-sensitive if directly affected by the quantity or quality of the nursing care (ANA, 2013). Through understanding of nursing-sensitive indicators and integration into daily practice, the staff caring for Mr. J could have been more aware of potential issues that interfere with patient care. Knowledge of the increased risk for pressure ulcers and the need for frequent turning and off-loading of pressure points could have allowed the staff to prevent the one forming along Mr. J’s spine.
Or even by body language / sign language. Communications can be used to bring out changes in attitudes, motivate people and to create and maintain relationships. Communication is vital for providing and seeking information, and it is also crucial for developing positive relationships with people. Communication is important to understand and be understood 1.2 Explain how affective communication affects all aspects of own work Effective communication is important as it ensures that information is clear, accurate, non-judgemental and informative. This helps to reduce the possibility of mistakes being made.
Unit 4222-212 Outcome 1 1. Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort. It's important because, if you look only at the pain itself and not other factors such as fear, you will miss the opportunity to address that fear and by addressing fear, you could potentially reduce the amount of pain relief the individual will require (avoiding some of the unpleasant side effects when taken in large doses). Similarly, a person may not speak up about just how much pain they are in because they don't want to be a 'nuisance' - pain is not just uncomfortable or distressing psychologically, pain and fear both have effects upon the heart, oxygen requirements as a person breathes faster etc - so it is important to address it from all angles and not just one. 2.
Encourage an individual to express feelings of discomfort or pain. As a career I have a vital role in helping to assess and manage pain in individuals. By asking an individual questions such as; are you in pain, how bad is the pain on a scale of one to ten and where is the pain, can help to assess their pain levels. 3. Encourage an individual to use self-help methods of pain control.
Unit 4222-258 Introductory awareness of sensory loss (SSMU 2.1) Learning Outcome 1 2) identify steps that can be taken to overcome factors that have a negative impact on the individuals with sensory loss Sensory loss can have a negative impact on communication, information, layout, routines and mobility for the individual. Support workers must ensure that the people they support have regular access to sight and hearing tests, as a cataract operation, if needed, could restore some sight and hearing aids if required can help overcome hearing problems. Both of these steps could help negate the isolating effect of sensory loss. When communicating with someone who has sight loss, you should: * always say who you are * always say what you are going to do and be specific * always talk directly to the person and use their name * always stand in a place where you can be seen, if necessary, touch for attention * always take the time to answer questions * always tell the person you are leaving them, do not just walk away. In my place of work we have a service user with learning difficulties and some sight loss, who can react badly to unannounced actions by support workers.
SS0P 3.3 Support individuals with multiple conditions and /or disabilities. 1.1 Describe possible multiple conditions and /or disabilities that individuals may have? Individuals may have multiple conditions/disabilities such as physical and mental health problems, learning difficulties and sensory loss. Extra support may be required for individuals that have multiple conditions. 1.2Explain how multiple conditions and /or disabilities may have an additional impact on the individuals well being and quality of life?
When you have completed your analysis of individual articles, you can then look across the responses to compare and contrast the multiple perspectives on the issue. You will submit your Cause of Depression Analysis Worksheet to the Unit 6 Assignment box. Learner Name: Iresse Freeman Name of Perspective: Cognitive Analysis Components Cause of Depression Research Articles Title of Article Beliefs about causes of depression. Author[s]: Lauber C; Falcato Title of Article Physical changes that occur when depressed. Author[s]:Richard Alleyne Title of Article Reactions caused by Depression Author[s]:Richard Alleyne Title of Article Author[s] The main purpose of this article is .
There are four phases to FT which are uncovering, decision, work, and discovery. This therapy examines the injustice done to others, consider and make decisions on forgiveness of all involved parties, and learn the skills to forgive. It has been applied to certain populations. Forgiveness Therapy decreases the frequency and severity of maladaptive emotions rather than improve individuals' ability to cope with these emotions. “Given the importance of anger and related emotions such as anxiety and depression in the recovery of substance-dependent patients, we expect that patients in residential treatment for substance dependence could benefit from FT.” (Lin, Mack, Enright, Krahn, and Baskin, 2004) Forgiveness is the main feature to emotional recovery when dealing with chemical dependency.
2 - There are factors to consider when promoting effective communication such as disabilities such as hearing loss, impaired vision, mobility problems or speech impairment. the correct communication method should be known and pre-aware of before communicating the people with disability or different