Assessment Tools Analysis Lorena Lee, R. N. NUR/440 September 26, 2011 Priscilla Aylesworth, RN, MSN Assessment Tools Analysis There are many assessment tools used in the mental health field. This paper will be evaluating three of these tools: * Beck Depression Inventory * Mini-Mental State Exam * Perceived Stress Scale. When a patient is admitted to a unit, a detailed assessment is initiated. Through the use of assessment tools, such as Beck Depression Inventory, Mini-Mental State Exam, Perceived Stress Scale, a nurse can determine the type and intensity of care the patient may need. By using each of these tools together, when used correctly, a nurse can develop a Care Plan individualized and aimed at the patient’s
3) How many tests would be ordered.the data would then be extrapolated mathematically. (McKinlay, Potter, and Feldman 1996; McKinlay et AL. 1997 Feldman et al. 1997 p1). As I stated earlier the experiment was conducted with multiple, 16, actors portraying two specific medical conditons.
GENERIC CLINICAL PREP SHEET-Level II STUDENT NAME: Stephanie Hatley_________ GENERIC PROBLEM: Alteration in Comfort__________ DATE: January 24, 2011 |Assessment Findings|Client Problem |Foundation Nursing Interventions |Data to Report To HCP | | | |(Include delegation, teaching, and referrals) | | | | |I. Assess/Monitor: |-increase in pain level | |This column will be| |a) pain history: onset, location, intensity, quality, patterns, and expression of pain (to ensure effective |-medication ineffectiveness | |left blank on the |Alteration in Comfort |communication among team members and appropriate care planning and implementation ) |-abnormal vitals | |generic care plan. |Pain interventions; |b) OTC meds currently taking (to monitor analgesics use to avoid serious problems r/t drug interactions, | | | | |side effects, and overdose) | | | | |*c) determine location |
I thanked the Resident for this opportunity. I modified the interview for my resident by presenting her with her glasses, sitting at eye level, speaking slow and clearly, and repeating questions for clarification. After the data was collected I highlight the patient safety issue related to the aging process and resident physical needs. The primary safety issues that were identified are impaired mobility related to CVA, endurance related to fatigue, pain, nutritional status related to resident eating habits, impaired sensory related to vision, improper walker usage, polypharmacy, and the need to check expiration date. Appendix A Writing Assignment 2.2: Nursing Care Plan Date | August 26, 2014 | Student Name | KhrisYettia Y. Perry | Patient Name | J. F. | Medical Diagnosis | Osteoporosis | Pathophysiology | Osteoporosis (porous bone) is a metabolic disease characterized by bone demineralization, with loss of calcium and phosphorus salts leading to fragile bones and the subsequent risk for fractures.
Annotated Bibliography Chen, L., Houghton, M., Seefeld, L., Malarick, C., & Mao, J. (2010). A survey of selected physician views on acupuncture in pain management. Pain Medicine, 11, 530-534. This article was a naturalistic inquiry conducted between 2007 and 2088 on acupuncture use as an alternative treatment for managing pain.
The influence of wording in health messages on high calorie snack consumption Dohee Kim Kingston University Abstract The purpose of this experiment was to examine the effect of temporal framing on the persuasiveness of health messages encouraging people to avoid eating unhealthy high calorie snacks. The participants that took part in the experiment were first year Psychology Undergraduates from Kingston University. They had to go through many procedures in order to obtain accurate and valid data. The participants had to read the ‘information sheet’ and agree to the ‘consent form’ before beginning the experiment. They were randomly assigned and given either a ‘Health message: short-term consequences’ or ‘Health message: long term consequences’, purely by chance.
November 19, 2013 Professor Tester Psychology 155 Depression in Nursing Homes Depression in Nursing homes is often a major issue discussed worldwide. The article “Prevalence of depression and depression recognition in nursing homes” discusses a study with an aim to estimate the prevalence of depression among nursing home residents, and the recognition of depression among nursing home staff. The research sought to answer the question of how prevalent depression is among the residents and how well does the staff in nursing homes recognize depression. In the study random samples totaling 319 nursing home residents were drawn from a random sample of six downstate New York nursing homes and were evaluated psychiatrically for depression. Various staff members used in the study such as nurse aides, nurses and social workers also assessed the same residents for the presence of depressive symptomatology.
Ferraro, D. (2013). The Ethical Dilemma of Adolescent Bariatric Surgery. Clinical Scholars Review, 6(2), 124-130. Inge TH, Krebs NF, Garcia VF, et al. Bariatric surgery for severely overweight adolescents: concerns and recommendations.
Subjects were randomized to an MBCT intervention grp (n=20) or a control grp (n=20) which received only routine f/u and no intervention. | RCT. Baseline data, end of treatment, and 3 month follow up info obtained included CD4 count, viral load, adherence info on cART, healthy diet, and smoking. Also, QOL, perceived stress, anxiety, and depression scales were measured at all three points. Tx grp participated in eight consecutive 2 ½ hr MBCT group sessions, which included meditation, yoga, and cognitive exercises including body scan, sitting meditation, and mindful stretching and movements.
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