Explain the risks and benefits of anti-psychotic medication for individuals with dementia When an anti-psychotic is used for more than 12 weeks they can cause a number of side affects. These side affects can include shakiness, sedation, unsteadiness, falls and blood clots. These risks can be overcome if the prescription is reviewed by the prescribing doctor regularly. There are however a number of benefits to taking the anti-psychotic medication. 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.
The new LDL levels were notably measured by their percent change from the old LDL levels. It is said that the 6 mg/kg dose lowered LDL levels by a percent change of 56% while the 3 mg/kg dose lowered LDL levels by a percent change of 46%. After 4 weeks the scientists found that some patients even had a LDL level reduction on 80% on the highest dose (6 mg/kg)! A blocking variable of name, race, or gender is not noted in the article. However, it is said that patients using cholesterol-lowering statins were used for the experiment which means patients who had high levels of cholesterol were mainly used as experimental
Any primary search of the last 11 years (2000 - 20011) that includes any use of CAM by people with any mental health problem is looked into in order to Results: the results of this review are suggesting that the use of complementary and alternative medicine has a positive effect on the general well being of people with mental health problems. Conclusions and Relevance to clinical practice: Systematic clinical researches are needed to test specifically the effect of cam on the well being of people with mental health problems. Meanwhile, further investigation of this issue will greatly smooth the progress of integration of CAM in NHS provision towards improving the health of the population and promoting recovery. Introduction and literature review: The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) appears to be very popular with the public. The 46% of the UK population could be expected to use one or more CAM therapies in their lifetime (Thomas et al.
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
Use of dexmedetomidine in postoperative period: infusion can be continued in extubated and spontaneously breathing patients. The ongoing sedation and sympatholytic effect is beneficial in reducing postoperative myocardial ischemic events in high risk patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery. (90) 6. Use of dexmedetomidine in paediatric age group:(91) addition of dexmedetomidine 2µg/kg body weight to bupivacaine for caudal analgesia promotes analgesia after anaesthetic recovery without increasing the incidence of side
In 2010 the American Heart Association pushed for the use of therapeutic hypothermia in their Advanced Cardiac Life Support update. With that being said two things the clinician will attempt to do would be. First, restore the regular rhythm of the heart. Second, decrease the chance for cardiac arrest and stand off any negative side effects from the cardiac
Torrey (2009) confirms that 70 percent of patients with Schizophrenia, who have taken these Antipsychotic Medications, have vastly improved according to studies. This means that an individual who is dealing with Schizophrenia can find a place of stability and safety on the road to recovery. To further strengthen the belief that Antipsychotic Medications are a help to individuals with Schizophrenia Torrey (2009) believes that when individuals attend therapy on a regular basis, and he or she continues their treatment of Antipsychotic Medications there will be a reduction in the symptoms of the disease, hospital stays will be shortened to almost non-existence, and the chance of acquiring to be re-hospitalized is reduced dramatically. All of these factors working together show the world at large that there is a sign of hope for individuals, which have been diagnosed with
CBT aims to set goals over a series of therapy sessions in order to encourage positive physical and mental behaviour. To test the effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy in common practise, a study was done in Australia wherein 42 GPs used CBT to treat patients with depression (Pierce and Pierce, 2003). Their collective evaluation was that CBT is effective in practise and is useful to increase communication between doctor and patient. However, GPs were concerned that CBT is too time consuming. As time consumption was reported an issue by GPs working in rural areas, applying CBT to large cities may be too expensive as well as time consuming to use regularly when treating depression.
Mr. and Ms. Albert: Problems of Premature Ejaculation 17th Dec. 2012 Abstract This paper reviews the problem of a couple who is experiencing premature ejaculation problems. Psychological ejaculation theories and treatment interventions are considered. Mr. Albert’s possible negative psychological effect is looked at as well as his partner’s. Successful psychological interventions are discussed that could minimize the problem of rapid ejaculation. Combined pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy are found to be the most effective in minimizing the problems of rapid ejaculation and psychological obstacles that arise from the problem.
Empirical data is information that is gained through a direct observation or an experiment rather than a reasoned argument or unfounded belief. Empirical data is a strength of the scientific method as people can make claims about the truth of a theory or the benefits of a treatment but the only was we know such things to be true is through empirical evidence - it acts as a very valid source of information. For example, the chemical ‘vesnarinone’ used in some drugs has been scientifically proven to reduce to likelihood of heart failure (with a 60% reduction in mortality rates in a well-designed, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial). A key aspect of scientific data is that it is objective, meaning the data had not been affected by the expectations of the researcher - a systematic collection of measurable data is at the heart of the scientific method. The main type of data collected from scientific methods is quantifiable which in its collection and analysis is less affected by researchers thoughts, feelings and judgements.