Diabetics should strive to manage this disease so complications will not occur, and they will be able to live a healthy life. In this paper, there will be an overview of the incidence of diabetes, typical signs, and potential
It is the client’s responsibility to adhere to the recommendations of their care givers and strive to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Due to the complexity of diabetes and its management there are some specialist services that are involved. The roles of these services sometimes overlap, but each one has their own expertise and qualifications within a certain area. General Practitioner’s (GP) are the first point of call, they are central to all of the other services that may be needed and can order the necessary blood/urine tests,
Theory Based Exemplary Article: Implementing Pender's Health Promotion Theory into the Post Partum Setting Kim Freitas Liberty University NURS 502 Dr. Kim Little October 7, 2012 Abstract As a medical professional it is important to impact the patient population in such a way as to treat the condition in which they are seeking attention for, educate the patient on how to care for the condition, along with treatment options and curing factors. In an effort to prevent disease processes or conditions it is important to teach the community at large health promoting behaviors. This is exactly what Nora Pender sought out to do. She realized that the patients she encountered were being treated after a diagnosis, but nothing was being done
Each of these principles directly relates to the need for a naturopath to collect in-depth information from patients in the initial consultation. The role of a naturopath is to support each patient in their journey toward better health by identifying obstacles to recovery and removing any disturbing factors to allow the Vis Medicatrix Naturae to restore vitalism. The more information gathered in the initial consultation the easier it is to identify the possible underlying causes of a patient’s ill health. This enables the naturopath to make the correct recommendations for healthier lifestyle habits to give the body the right environment and conditions to restore homeostasis. The principle Primum Non Nocere teaches the use of the least invasive methods necessary to allow the body to heal itself.
A pharmacistled diabetes case management program at the Providence VA Medical Center has improved treatment adherence, glycemic control and cardiac risk reduction in patients with concomitant diabetes and mental illness. However, the frequent clinic visits that are necessary to
It gave very useful information and outlined very critical components related to strokes. I like that it gave the signs and symptoms of a stroke and explained that medical attention is needed immediately because a medication could be given to lessen the effects or even reverse the potential damage caused by strokes. The only thing that could have been improved in the brochure is more detail about what to do if you have risk factors that could potentially lead to a stroke. It was stressed in the brochure to talk with your doctor who is very important, but it could have gone into greater detail about how to change lifestyle behaviors on your own, such as changing your diet, getting involved in more physical activity, and so
The pamphlet encourages seeing your physician. The importance of early detection is addressed. The pamphlet addresses the best way to reduce personal suffering and financial costs of chronic kidney disease is to prevent and treat its risk factors so that a person does not get the disease at
Wellness programs that teach patients how to monitor their blood sugars, count carbohydrates, take insulin properly, and overall manage their diabetes through lifestyle changes and not micromanagement, will provide opportunities to avoid some of the pitfalls of being diagnosed with diabetes. As of September 23, 2010, the new health care reform laws will forced private insurers to guarantee coverage without the out of pocket expense of co pays and deductibles, for health screening for
The implementation of EHRs in LTC facilities or home health can manage patients care to promote improvements in the patients outcome and possible help decrease medical cost. In this forever changing healthcare industry, which stresses continuity of care, the movement to push for EHRs in LTC facilities is necessary. Review of another study stressed that the healthcare team is vital in the implementing of EHRs. The healthcare team approach is vital to the success of the EHRs and vice versa. If done effectively, care coordination puts patients at the center of the care process, encouraging, engaging as well as responsibility.
Regular screening and treatment for high blood pressure and high cholesterol will help to reduce the risk of CHD “State Program – Ohio”, 2007). Promotion of healthy eating habits will reduce obesity and its associated risk. Low cost and free clinics that provide screening for many of CHD risk factors for low income residents of the state can also be utilized by the nursing community as a way to promote heart disease prevention among those of a lower economic and social