They can stop people from suffering from hallucinations and dilusions , they can help with depression and they also help people who suffer from mood swings. 4. Explain the importance of recording and reporting side effects/ adverse reactions to medication. It is very important to record any side affects to monitor the situation. If the side affects are reoccurring then staff must seek medical attention and request a medication review so that the service user stops experiencing them.
According to Journal of Advance Nursing (May 2011) Fear of falling is a major health problem among community-dwelling older persons who had suffer strokes. The prevalence of this fear ranges from 29% to 77%, indicating the importance of developing effective strategies to reduce fear of falling among elderly adults. Therefore, a study was conducted on how to help adults through cognitive-behavioral strategies and intense Tai-Chi exercise. The conclusion of the study to help the elderly population at risk of falling was positive indicating the researchers that this cognitive intervention with Tai Chi exercise enhanced the elderly with mobility, to manage fear of falling and to increase their quality of life. Students thought that this cognitive behavior intervention was vital to our client how has suffered a minor stroke and was fearful of falling, due to the fact that this intervention teaches clients techniques that helps them to overcome fear of falling by teaching certain techniques the natural
Actually, there is a growing field of healthcare categorize as music therapy, which uses music to heal. Many whom practice music therapy are finding a benefit in using music to assist cancer patients and even hospitals are beginning to use music and music therapy. They are turning toward this therapy to help with pain management, to help ward off depression, to promote movement, to calm patients, to ease muscle tension, and for many other benefits that music and music therapy can bring. ▪ Key learning point from the unit about Nutrition and Stress Visualization and mental imagery can help you cope with panic disorder, panic attacks and agoraphobia. Deliberate on how your thoughts ramble when you feel panic or anxiety.
Pharmacist-led telehealth disease management in patients with diabetes and depression. Junior Investigator: Lisa B. Cohen Senior Investigator: Paul A. Pirragilia, M.D. Abstract Rationale: There is a high prevalence of major depression and significant depressive symptoms in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Co-morbid depression in diabetes results in decreased adherence to diabetes self-care and attenuates the effects of medical interventions. 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.
The palliative team may consist of the doctors, nurses, councilors, social workers, dieticians, clergy, therapist and trained volunteers. “Palliative care addresses the emotional, physical, practical, and spiritual issues of cancer” (Arthur Unknown, 2010). However, considering that the breast cancer has metastasized to the lungs, and no further treatment options are viable, a hospice evaluation appears to be warranted. Hospice, like palliative care includes the same interdisciplinary team members. “Hospice care is a form of palliative care that is given to a person when cancer therapies are no longer controlling the disease.
Speech 1A: Elements of Public Speaking Informative Speech 10/12/2011 Outline: Art Therapy for the Mentally Ill Introduction a) [Opening Device] Mental illness’ are extremely devastating conditions that ruin peoples patient’s life and those around them. The conditions can range from depression and anxiety, to Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Schizophrenia. Alternative forms of therapy from medicine can be used such as Art therapy. b) [Thesis Statement] Art Therapy is a Form of psychotherapy that can be used to heal and or help patients with mental and emotional life. c) [Preview] I’ll show how art therapy is used to help patients with their illness by 1) self-expression, 2) creativity , and 3) 2) Body A) History • Relatively new discipline which started in the mid-20th century • The beginning of art therapy goes back to the painter, Adrian Hill, who suggested artistic work to his fellow inpatients, while he was treated in a tuberculosis sanatorium.
Cost savings to the medical establishment in terms of reduced medication and nursing. Medical hypnosis has a unique advantage for patients including improvement of self esteem, involvement in active self care, regaining of control and of course lack of unpleasant side effects. The present study looked at the efficacy of hypnotherapy in the overall treatment plan of cancer patients who were also day hospice patients at the Ann Denholm Centre, Wisdom Hospice, Rochester,
Effectiveness of Music Therapy in Treating Depression Compared to Traditional Talk Therapy i Table of Contents Page Abstract ii Introduction 1 Statement of the Problem 1 Review of Related Literature 1-5 Statement of the Hypothesis 6 Significance of the Study 6 Method 6 Participants 7 Instrument 7-8 Design 8 Procedure 8-9 References 10-11 ii Abstract The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of utilizing music therapy methods alone or in conjunction with traditional talk therapy models of counseling in treating depression. In order to determine the effectiveness of music therapy in treating depression, a causal-comparative analysis will be used by comparing the outcomes of various standardized (preferably published) ratings scales, such as the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) of clientele receiving treatment for depressive symptoms. 100 case studies will be selected from various local, regional, and national treatment centers located throughout western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, including the Appalachian State University Counseling Center, Daymark Recovery Services, OASIS, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and regional Vet Center offices. The intent is to compare and contrast 50 preliminary and final standardized evaluative scores of clients who have received talk therapy treatment for depression to 50 preliminary and final standardized evaluative scores of clients who have received music therapy alone, or in conjunction with talk therapy methods of
The difference is depression delirium responds to treatment with anti- depressions, once you get on top of the depression you can put age related memory loss into perspective. If it is genuine dementia it will not get better, but there are medication that can ease the symptom. Understand key features of the theoretical models of dementia 2.1 The medical model focuses on the impairment as the problem and focuses on a cure, these may be dependency, restriction of choice, disempowerment and devaluing individuals. 2.2 This is personal centred, focusing on rights to the individual, in turn empowering the individual, promoting independence, giving choice and looking at what the individual is able to do. 2.3 Individuals who have dementia are not aware of the requirement for living, They can forget to do the essential things that are vital, taking medication, personal hygiene, eating are often forgotten.
Braille is used for the blind as they used the raised dots on paper to read and are quite often found on the boxes of medicine. (Royal College of Nursing, Online, 2010) The use of a hearing aid is very beneficial and will improve hearing which helps the communication to be clear but will also give a better quality of life to the patient ad they can now hear better. However they will not work if the patient has totally lost their hearing so using visual things such as writing down words and imitations will be useful as they are using the strengths of the patient to overcome the barrier to