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Acupuncture Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Case Study Registered Osteopath Abstract Introduction Chronic low back pain is a common complaint; its prevalence and increasing work-related and medical costs is causing much debate regarding the most effective management for this condition. Acupuncture has been widely used for many conditions and now evidence suggests that it has a place in the management of pain in musculoskeletal disorders such as low back pain. Aims The aim of this case study is to use acupuncture in the treatment of chronic low back pain using a semi-standardized approach. Results Six treatments of acupuncture over 4 weeks improved overall wellbeing, improved sleep, increased lumbar spine function and most importantly reduced pain (NPRS 6/10 to 4/10) in the short-term. Conclusion Acupuncture analgesia has an important role in the management of pain in an osteopathic setting in the short-term.
Annotated Bibliography on Pain Assessment Tools for Patients With Limited Communication Health Assessment Tammy F. Surrency Dr. Constance Morrison March 12, 2013 Introduction Pain assessment tools for patients with limited communication is the topic of this annotated bibliography. This is a topic of interest to me because for nurses, it is very important to perform a pain assessment on patients who have limitations in their ability to communicate as a result of cognitive impairment, learning disabilities, or language impairment. To identify, assess, and treat patients with complaints of pain are vital because the experience of pain may affect the perception and expression of other symptoms resulting in inappropriate treatments and management. In order to properly treat the symptoms of pain, a good pain assessment tools are used. The use of the pain assessment tool will assist in developing the plan of care for the patients.
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Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy i Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Your Name Course Information Professor May 2013 Depression and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy i Abstract Depression is a common psychological problem that has both physical and mental symptoms. “Some authorities have estimated that at least 12% of the population have had or will have an episode of depression of sufficient clinical severity to warrant treatment” (Beck, 1979). Some of the features of depression include negative thought processes and loss of concentration or memory. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) has emerged as one of the most promising treatments for the problem of depression. CBT has many advantages in treating depression, such as helping patients recognize and address negative thoughts.
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Hedge reports that strokes occur every forty-five seconds and more than 300,000 people suffer a permanent disability yearly. Holland et al., (1996), describes aphasia and the effects on the PWA’s intellect, and incapacitated social and family life. This research examines the validity of the treatment of auditory comprehension in persons with Aphasia. Since past research has yet to validate, and substantiate evidence-based practice (EBP) in this particular area, this literature review will illustrate the etiology, characteristics and, if found within the study design, the clinical relevance of treatments considered and provided for the debilitating disorder of AC in PWA. ETIOLOGY According to Hedge (2008), the leading cause of strokes may be due to years of vascular disorders.
The decline of falls in the third quarter of 2009 in which the goal was reached with 0 falls; however, the other three quarters the goal was not met because there was 5.97 to 9.19 reported falls. The percentage of patients who were at risk and on fall prevention protocols ranged from 80 to 100. Nursing Plan The elderly