Essays on Self-Care

CoolBurst: Case Study

Though unintentional, the mindset of CoolBurst’s CEO Luisa Reboredo is at the center of the company’s stifled creativity. In reading the article it is apparent that Luisa truly cares about the company’s success but does not recognize the signs of anxiety that is obvious in her thought process. As a disclaimer, anyone experiencing Luisa’s situation should immediately contact a professional trained in mental health. While overstressing obsessively about the problem Luisa could not enjoy the art festival which could have sparked many creative solutions to the problem. Failing to exercise self-care in response to her ...

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George, S., & Thomas, S. (2010). Lived experience of diabetes among older, rural people. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66(5), 1092-1100.

What is the purpose of this research?

It is allowing insulin dependent diabetics expression of their experiences adopting the self-care management process. What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit. The implicit research question could read, what are the most appropriate self-care models suitable of elderly insulin dependent diabetics. Did the authors describe the research design of this study? If so, give a description. The research design in this study consists of a qualitative unstructured interview methodology. The actual design ...

What is the purpose of this research?

What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit. Did the authors describe the research design of this study? If so, give a description. The researchers/authors stated that they used unstructured interviews to assess patient experiences with the help of purposive sampling. All interviews were based on open questions and the interviews were assessed based on existential phenomenology (Witlatch n/d.). The authors were inspired by the concept of interviewing patients and phenomenology based on French philosopher Maurice Merleau-Ponty (George & Thomas 2010). Phenomenology is based on the assessing individual experiences which help in identifying key ...

Heart failure’s context exemplifies the important role played by nurses in addressing social and health care challenges that confront aging populations. Heart failure (HF) is a common phenomenon throughout the world. Over two million patients in Japan, five million individuals in the US, and six million patients in Europe suffer from HF (Boisvert et al., 2015). Moreover, nearly one million people are diagnosed with the disease every year globally. The illness is further associated with an increase in the prevalence of various comorbidities and chronic conditions. Accordingly, cases of HF are complex and include an elevated risk of ...

The chosen theorist is Dorothea Orem, who was born in 1914 and died in 2007. She started her career after earning a diploma at Providence Hospital in Washington DC. In the start of her career, she worked as a nurse staff and then she became a nurse educator as well as administrator and nurse consultant. Also, with the help of her experiences, degree of doctorate level, she successfully introduced her general theory of nursing related to self-care, self-care deficit, and nursing system. However, the main focus of Orem was on self-care theory. Orem has defined four meta-paradigm concepts in ...

Introduction

The theory was developed with the aim of improving the quality of nursing and health care services. The concept of theory helps in creating different approaches to health care in various phenomena. The theory is applied by nurses in guiding and improving health care practices even though it must be consistent under validated principles and laws. Therefore, the paper elaborates on Orem’s self-care theory basing on its assumptions, concepts, clarity and application in nursing professionalism.

Evaluation of Orem's Self-care Theory

The theory assumptions include; Everyone is supposed to become reliant and responsible for themselves and taking care of their family members. The Orem’ ...

Capstone Project Milestone 2

Asthma is the most common cause of in-patient admissions in acute care hospitals. Poor education and training of patients with respect to self-care and symptom management has led to an increase in the number of asthmatic patients reporting to the emergency department (ED) or acute care hospitals. It is empirical to understand the cause or trigger factors that relate to acute exacerbations of asthma. Some of the common triggers that causes asthma include exercise, infections, allergens, smoking, infection, gastric problems, hear burns, and indigestion. Based on current evidence, food allergens are considered as the most common form of allergens ...

Challenges facing the future of nursing profession

The nursing profession faces a lot of challenges that affect the delivery of care to the people in the present and during the future. The future of the nursing profession lies on the ability of nurses to practice self-care and get ready for many changes taking place in the world today. Caring for the profession poses a great threat for nurses across the globe. According to Black & Chittty (2014), the main challenges facing the future of the nursing profession are caring for the profession, developing and implementing effective health, lack of a balanced system that emphasizes on community-based and ...

Abstract

Introduction Nursing practice recognizes altruism through various interventions such as understanding different beliefs and cultures, advocating for vulnerable patients, taking risks on behalf of other workers and patients and mentoring other professionals. In altruism, interpersonal factors such as respect and compassion are considered virtues that cultivate a caring attitude towards others. As such, some people feel that altruism usually places heavy demands on the nurses’ self-sacrifice, thus overlooking the challenges that these nurses face while in practice especially with acute-care settings and psychiatric situations. In this regard, it means that master’s prepared nurses have a role to play ...

Community health nursing is a critical area of nursing as it focuses on the community as the client thus giving the nurse a chance to determine the impacts of the prevailing socioeconomic and sociocultural aspects on the health status of the individuals in that community. Ultimately, the community health nurse has to devise ways and methods to improve the apparent health status by offering tailored solutions to the target community. The role of the faith-based nurse or the parish nurse is founded on the concepts of holistic care which posit that the care planning aspects must take into consideration ...

Dorthea Orem opined that people have an inherent ability to take care of themselves and therefore, nurses ought to focus on affecting that ability (Simmons, 2009). Based on that premise, Dorthea Orem came up with the self-care deficit theory that nurses can use to create nursing systems that incorporate intrinsically oriented self-care activities (Schmidt, n.d.). Some of the self-oriented actions entail action sequences of self-control like thoughts and feelings that in turn regulate the internal and externals orientations. Nurse systems entail the plan that can either be wholly or partly compensative, and supportive to the patients. The systems ought ...

The Concept Analysis

The Concept Analysis In our daily lives, it is expected for us to look over and take care of ourselves. However, there are limitations, which hinder us from doing and performing such activities. That is why; we need other people to continue activities we cannot do. For instance, when we are experiencing pain or any disease, we go to healthcare institutions so that healthcare professionals can attend to our needs. These individuals, especially nurses, are required to provide healthcare needs to patients. Thus, nursing models and theories are established for the purpose of advancing the discipline and addressing issues ...

Introduction

Nurses play an integral, challenging, and complex role in the healthcare system. Nurses are considered as the backbone of the complex and diverse system that comprises patients and a multidisciplinary team of experts. Nurses are educated and trained to cater to a large group of patients and often seek continuing education and upgrade their skills and knowledge. It is only through clinical exposure that nurses learn and implement new strategies and techniques. Nurses are known to transform the healthcare system by acting as mediators between the patient population and the medical team (physicians and other allied healthcare members). Through ...

2. Dorothea was born in Maryland in 1914 and she graduated from Providence Hospital School of Nursing with a Diploma in Nursing in 1934. She later received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Education and a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education in 1939 and 1945 respectively (The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga School of Nursing Faculty & Students, 2016). She had a background in different clinical practices including private-duty, OR, adult medical-surgical, pediatrics, and ER supervisor. She also taught biological sciences and was a director in a nursing school. In 1949, she worked with the Indiana State ...

Virginia Henderson- Need Theory

Virginia Henderson developed the Nursing Need Theory based on her personal experience gained through practice and education (Zamanzadeh, et al. 2015). Henderson’s core objective was not to form or develop a theory but focus on the core principles associated with nursing practice. She focused on the various factors that contribute to be a successful nursing professional. Henderson through her theory proposed the concept of patient’s independence and improved health outcomes. She states that letting patients independently perform key tasks would fasten the recovery process and decrease the overall hospitalization stay. She states that nursing practice is closely ...

Importance of Nursing Theories

Importance of Nursing Theory Nursing theory can be defined as a belief or a set of proposed procedures or policies that must be followed concerning every nursing action. It is a set of frameworks of concepts that are developed to act as a guide for nurses. The theories were created to analyze and give meaning to the practice of nursing, guide the practice and offer a platform for clinical decision making (Masters, 2011). Nursing theories were developed through the collaboration of nurses with other healthcare professionals. In most cases, nurses use a range of approaches to carry out their ...

Use of Diabetes Education Interventions among Adults with Diabetes

Introduction Currently, 27% of total adults above the age of 60 suffer from diabetic conditions (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2016). A majority percentage (Between 90-95%) of this group has type II diabetes. In effect, it is clear that continuous research must be performed diligently and effectively in order to find measures that are aimed at controlling the effects of diabetes amongst this adult group. For many years, older adults have been sidelined when it comes to diabetes education interventions, especially those over 60 years of age. According to Beverly, Fitzgerald, Sitnikov, Ganda, OCaballero, and ...

A patient-centered communication approach should be utilized. Before teaching the patient regarding the disease process and the complexities, the nurse must assess and evaluate the patient’s previous knowledge about their disease, on their level of understanding and cognitive functions. When patients learn about their disease, they are able to understand it better and therefore adherence is better. However, in order for this to be successful, teachings must be done repeatedly and positively reinforced.

Treatment plan

Treatment plan goals include treating the underlying cause, reducing the symptoms, preventing decompensation and improving overall quality of life. Life style changes are recommended such ...

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Health History and Physical Examination

A 50 years old American Male comes to the hospital with angina-like symptoms. Subjective Data Demographic data: There exists a risk of cardiovascular ailments or malfunctioning. The patient is an IT professional with long sitting schedules.

Reason for care: The patient was admitted to the emergency ward due to the severity of the pain 6 days back.

Present illness: Currently facing chest congestion with breath shortness and exertion, with heavy perspiration, recommended cardiac catheterization. Perception of health: Patient is an educated, independent and sincere individual who thinks that he is healthy and with several precautions he will overcome the current situation. He is little worried about his excessive ...

Introduction

Chronic pain is associated with the pain behaviors that cannot be comprehensively explained from the biomedical perspective. Pain is a psychophysiological unpleasant sensory and perceptual experience provoked by injury or diseases (Talaei, Labbaf, Tabatabayi, & Barekatain, 2015). Chronic pain experience involves the perception of the unpleasant physical stimuli as well as the interpretation of the sensations of pain and evaluation of the experience as one that creates suffering. This means that chronic pain imposes physical, emotional, and sociological stress on individuals. The relationship between the emotional, physical, and sociological factors appears causal rather than simply correlational. In the past years, ...

Introduction

Nursing is a proper administration that helps people to distinguish and create approaches to help in the process of medical intervention and recovery (Blais, 2015). Orem's hypothesis supports a patient-nurse relationship, with consideration being the essential center and a definitive objective is wellbeing reclamation. In other words, it is essential in helping patients recover their health in a quick manner. In this case, it should be noted that patients expect to receive medication that best suits their needs, especially in advanced care. It is imperative to note that stakeholders in this case include patients, significant others, and the medical ...

Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires continuous medical care, ongoing patient self-management education and support to prevent its advancement and the occurrence of acute complications. It also requires evidence-based recommendations and management to reduce the risk of long-term complications. Of importance to note is that diabetes care is a complex endeavor that revolves around many issues that go beyond the glycemic control management. Research has shown that other interventions are required to support the improvement of diabetes outcomes (Burant, 2012). These are caring standards provided by patients, researchers, payers, and clinicians. These standards address how children suffering from ...

Introduction

Hypertension is among the most progressive and widespread health problems that contributes to significant negative outcomes including increased mortality as well as morbidity rates especially among the African-Americans. Typically, African-Americans usually develop the disease in their early stages of life, have higher blood pressure levels on average and experience various severe hypertension-related illnesses as compared to the other racial groups (Ferdinand, 2013). Although hypertension is untreatable, the illness can be effectively managed through the use of medications and establishing the relevant lifestyle changes. Nonetheless, management of hypertension is suboptimal among the African-Americans due to various factors such as poor ...

The evaluation phase is the next step after implementing a research initiative. It involves the assessment of a project to determine its relevance and whether the goals of the project have been met. Measuring project outcomes is an effective way of gauging the success of a change process. Evaluation enhances efficiency and sustainability. DSME initiatives aim at helping diabetic persons to gain knowledge and skills relevant in the modification of behavior and lifestyle. Diabetes literacy improves self-management and prevents disease complications. Measuring DSME outcomes helps educators in analyzing behavior change (American Association of Diabetes Educators, 2011). It also informs ...

The Brady Health Center is a neighborhood medical facility that serves a large population of African Americans and Latino Americans. The Diabetic Clinic center serves 2679 patients of which 80% are Blacks. The Hospital Management has noted a low adherence rate to diabetes self-care recommendations among the African American population. As a result, I, the nurse manager, the hospital administration and staff members are planning to implement a Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) program in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association that aims at improving patient knowledge and self-care skills.

Change Theory

As the modification manager, I intend to utilize Lippitt’s ...

Introduction

As a diabetic educator nurse responsible for the health of the general society as well as that of individuals. My professional goals are to promote, restore and protect health. As a diabetic educator, I possess sufficient knowledge and experience on diabetes management, diabetes prevention and pre-diabetes. My role is to support and educate people who have diabetes. My career is in alignment with preventive measures which is in alignment with health reforms to reduce costs in the healthcare sector. My mission statement is to assist individuals living with diabetes manage the condition as well as educate the society on ...

Research Problem/Purpose

The integration of technology into the healthcare sector both at the care provider level and now the integration and adoption of systems that directly involve the patient or the population remains one of the major revolutions that has been seen yet in the sector. Technology has not only enhanced the adoption of the much needed reforms but it has provided a better platform for the patient-centered care approaches by increasing the level of contact between the care provider and the patient. Previously, the physical distance between the patient and the care provider was and has been an impediment to ...

Hypertension is one of the chronic illnesses whose presence within the communities in the last one decade has been significantly felt. The morbidities, mortalities and costs incurred in management and treatment are issues that have impacted on individuals, families and communities (Ferdinand, 2013). Within the US, there are significant disparities especially from a racial perspective in the cases of hypertension. As at present, it is estimated that 41% of African Americans have hypertension which is a high figure as compared to the 27% of Whites who have hypertension (Flack, Nasser & Levy, 2011). Further, up to 28% of African Americans ...

Diabetes in its generality is a condition that is associated with elevated blood sugar levels. When these elevations persist, the patient may experience cases of disturbance of other body systems and leading to poor functionality and ultimately a chronic condition that affects their quality of life. Type-2 diabetes (T2DM) is the most common type of diabetes whose impact on the health of populations has significantly been documented (Murrock, Taylor & Marino, 2013). Apparently, among the documented aspects of health disparities, T2DM is noted as one of the biggest health challenges for African Americans. The prevalence is even higher among women ...

As a student, leading a healthy balanced life is quite challenging, this is because of the many roles that we undertake which sometimes may be conflicting. Therefore, to optimize performance in both academics and other life activities, one has to find a balance in different roles that an individual plays (Bonifas, & Napoli, 2014). The balance is essential since each of the life activities affect on the other, for example when a student is not feeling well, then his/her academic performances shall decline. Thus, all aspects of life should be given due consideration and priority. The Quality of Life Self ...

Jane Doe

With all the good that comes of participating in the honorable duty of military life, there also come the struggles facing both military service members, as well as their families. One of the common practices of military life involves moving to new places, separation from spouse and children, as well as the readjustment of life in a new context before, during, and after deployment. In order to help create a healthy coping strategy, there are specific self-care recommendations that would help serve military families in a manner that could minimize negative outcomes. The following paper will provide useful strategies ...

Abstract

This study focuses on the issue of diabetes among the people of Asian origin. It begins by describing diabetes as a recent pandemic that has imposed a significant burden on diabetic patients and healthcare providers. Diabetes is primarily a metabolic disorder that elevates the level of blood sugar and, hence, causes various complications, including death. The disease is common in Asian communities due to genetic factors, diet, and lifestyle trends. Thus, there is a need for skilled medical professionals, such as nurses, to increase diabetes awareness, encourage the adoption of preventive measures, and promote diabetes care among Asians. As ...

Physical Therapy following Stroke

The purpose of this paper is to review a study by Kim, Kim, and Kim1 on the topic of physical therapy following cerebrovascular accident (stroke). The paper will summarize the study, comment on the relevance of the article to the field of physical therapy, and the importance of the study to other stakeholders. Finally, the paper will add recommendations for future research based on the results of the study. 1. Summary of the study The aim of the study was to determine if there was a relationship between stroke survivors’ quality of life and their ability to accomplish daily ...

A The nursing profession is characterized by dynamism, precision and disciplined due to the delicate nature of care- giving that it primarily involves. Different organizations have different goal and different strategy to guide their healthcare staff to deliver the better quality of service to the patients. The organizations aim to instill the organizational goals into their staff in different phases of their life i.e., during their education, practice and evidence- based research. The set of goals and strategies helps them function effectively in the organization. The nursing boards play a major role in the regulation of the nursing workforce ...

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Relationship between Socioeconomic Status and Negative Health Outcomes:

A Specific Look at Heart Disease and Diabetes in Americans Introduction The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have identified heart disease as the leading cause of death in the United States . Just as concerning is the rising epidemic of diabetes as the seventh leading cause of death among Americans, and the recognition of heart disease as one of the major complications and potentially fatal co-occurring illnesses of people with type 2 diabetes. Because malnutrition is a commonality between the increase of diabetes and fatal heart disease, research suggests that changing the dietary and physical ...

Introduction

Self-care is taking a strategic measure to ensure that one is safe and stays in focus. They are personal decisions that one takes for to improve their future. In this case, my self-care is to ensure that I remain in line with the nursing career requirements and set strategies to implement the key options that I have chosen. They include, time management, more attention to nursing school, and developing a nursing career path. The field of nursing is diverse (Lever, 2010, p. 105). It requires focus to be able to cope with the daily challenges. However, caution should be ...

My approach to nursing care will include ensuring that P receives continuous medical care as well as changing his lifestyle. The medical attention will ensure that P receives treatment for the CHF symptoms that occur. I would recommend that P gets Medicaid because he requires long term health care. Medicaid will relieve his wife from the heavy burden of medical bills. Change of lifestyle is very important for P because the major cause of heart diseases is the lack healthy lifestyle. I will insist that P abides to a strict diet that will help him improve his health. P ...

What is chronic heart failure?

It is a condition where the heart is unable to sufficiently pump oxygen rich blood to the rest of the body to meet the body’s metabolic needs.

Nursing Implications and indictors of chronic Heart Failure

When a patient presents signs and symptoms of chronic heart failure, a set of assessment and diagnostic test should be conducted to ascertain the presumed diagnosis. The most imperative patient assessment should be the evaluation of patient’s medical history. A nurse is always the first person to obtain the patient’s medical history. It is important to determine the patient’s risk profile, patient’s cardiac history and what were ...

About myself

I am a college student finishing my nursing education at the College of New Rochelle, who is very passionate about the career as I love helping others. I am also a hardworking well-rounded person, and I believe that I have gained adequate knowledge in the field that will assist in my professional development. Choosing to be a nurse was one of the greatest decisions that I made, and I have never regretted. I plan on completing my Bachelor of Science in nursing degree this May, and I already know the great advantages as well as the incredible career opportunities ...

Abstract.

Crisis Counseling is an activity that is directed at restoring normalcy to human psychological feeling. Crises are numerous and they are experienced frequently in everyday life. Since it’s something that is part of human life, finding out a plan that will minimize effects is the most modest thing for people to do. Furthermore, crisis may arise from natural disasters over which human beings have no control over. Perfecting the skills and procedures of reducing the effects of crisis will bring more benefits to humanity.

Introduction

A crisis, if looked at from a wider perspective, does not only refer to ...

During the initial visit the registered nurse from the Community Nursing Service will elicit information concerning the seizure history from Jessica. While seeking information concerning the history the nurse will seek to know when the client had her first fit, whether there has been any improvement after initial diagnosis and treatment. The nurse will also seek to know whether the client would wish to have her medication changed due to their ineffectiveness. The patient is then asked concerning the factors that may trigger the seizure. While doing so, the nurse will document on alcohol intake. Other factors that trigger ...

There are a number of values clarification exercises that help people discover things about themselves—their life, their values, and their work. One of these is the quality of life self-care wheel that gives a clear view of a person’s personal and professional life. The wheel of life is an orienting tool or a compass that is composed of the four basic elements positioned on the north-south, east-west axes. The four elements are values, relationships, work, and self-care, which are said to be “the primary components to a rich, full life” (Crowell, 2016, p.181). The four primary components ...

The purpose of the nursing according to this Orem’s self-care deficit theory is to help individuals gather their self-care needs. It focuses on people within the society who are affected by environmental or human conditions correlated with their states of health as well as their requirements for health care that result in an inability to provide continuous care for themselves. Orem’s theory uses the five key concepts as an outline as follows. The first step is concerned with self-care, whereby a nurse is required to learn behaviors that a person can perform for herself or himself when ...

Introduction

The competitiveness of nurses is essential in order to provide quality and safe care. The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses or QSEN provides a framework, which aims to emphasize the essence of different competencies, from which the Patient-Centered Care in included. It is important that nurses understand the significance of focusing on patient’s needs towards the provision of better health outcome and overall quality care. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Patient-Centered Care competency and how it affects the delivery of care. Additionally, this paper will discuss how the evidence-based practice in nursing relates ...

Interventions and Outcomes Measurement for the Elderly with Diabetes

In my practice as an advanced practice nurse, the elderly populations who in addition to their advanced age have diabetes as a chronic condition were determined to be a high-risk population. The determination of this status was on the basis of several attributes, one of them being the competing needs. The fact that some of the members of this population are economically dependent on their family members requires them to prioritize their needs. The presence of the chronic disease condition also classifies them as a high-risk population. In addition to this, other factors such as poor health seeking behaviors, ...

Introduction

Recent history, more so, the frequency of economic downturns over the past few decades, has championed the fact that college education is indeed a necessity towards social as well as economic advancement (Hughes, Serebryanikova, Donaldson &Leveritt, 2011). As more people focus on attaining college education, there are challenges that come to light. One of the most prevalent challenge being scarcity of economic means towards establishing direction towards setting out a brighter future path to greater success and opportunity for those from needy family backgrounds (Rondeau, 2007). Without a doubt, tuition fees present needy college students with the largest expense. ...

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Preceptor’s Name: Preceptor’s Telephone: Preceptor’s E-mail Address: Nursing Practicum Experience It is important for a nursing student to acquire practical skills from a real practice experience in combination with his or her class theoretical study in the course of undergoing his or her study and training in a nursing course. The clinical practice is critical in developing the student further in their nursing career and enhances their competence and confidence in their preparedness for the roles ahead of them . The feeling of self-confidence and readiness in discharging one’s duties is vital in ensuring best possible ...

Rehabilitation for patients with hip replacements starts prior to surgery. Care team trains the patient to evade hip dislocation, explains the basics of relearning how to safely and effectively walk once again, and shows exercises that are necessary to perform after surgery. Rehabilitation team members devise a personalized plan for the patient. They take into consideration any health problems which might negatively impact the individual’s recovery. As a rule, the patient stays in the hospital up to three or four days, although discharge depends on how fast the patient progresses. Generally, by the third day after surgery, patients ...

Clinical judgment is exceedingly indispensable and paramount in the provision of care among the aged. The care is provided by qualified nurses, and its essence is to maintain excellent health, prevent diseases, recover health, and attain the best quality of life. In line with this, the nurses also play significant purpose in minimizing distress, maintain a healthful and a well responsive physiological, social, psychological and cultural state in the old population (Mauk, 2010). Further, the care is particularly essential among the aged, since they have complex health and body system characterized by frequent infection with chronic diseases, reiterated diagnosis, generation of ...

A. Background

The theory of Self-care Deficit was developed by Dorothea Orem. This theory states that a self-care deficit occurs when the patient or the guardians of dependents are unable to meet the requisites for self-care (Edney, Jaime & Young, n.d.). When this happens, nursing help is needed. More specifically, nursing care is used to help people enhance their self-care abilities, which they would need for survival and for maintaining their well-being and their quality of life.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1914, Orem completed her diploma program from the Providence High School of Nursing and later received her bachelor’s and ...

Patient Advantage. (2009). Proposal for a pilot study to identify cost saving measures in management of muskuloskeletal conditions. Patient Advantage.

The proposal gives details the methodology, objectives and expected outcomes of a pilot project aimed at identifying the opportunities for saving cost in the management of musculoskeletal problems, with a particular focus on myofascial pain. The literature reviewed in the proposal identifies myofascial pain as a major underlying factor in many cases of chronic musculoskeletal pain and yet it is grossly under diagnosed and under treated. This justifies the need for the study using the action research modality. The proposal identifies different methods used to measure the cost of healthcare which include direct costs, indirect costs, claims cost and goes on to ...

Theory, Research and Evidence Based Practice

Evidence based Practice (EBP) is the practice of using evidence drawn from scientifically rigorous studies to make decisions. There are various theories and models used in research for EBP. The most interesting theory to me is the Self-care Deficit Nursing Theory. This is because the theory recognizes the need for self-care and treats patients as equal partners in the delivery of quality health services.

Self-care is important in the management of chronic diseases and in disease prevention in primary care and therefore plays central role in modern day nursing practice. The self-care deficit theory was advanced by Dorothea Orem ...

1. Components of Metaparadigm

There are a number of factors that influenced the nursing theorists when it came to the definition and description of the metaparadigm components. In order to understand these factors, it is important to start by understanding and identifying these metaparadigm components. To start with, it is important to have a complete overview and understanding of the person (who is in this case the client for example a patient). Understanding the person societal, psychological, physical as well as physiological variables that might affect him is therefore important (George, 2011). Secondly, the environment in which the person lives both internally and externally is also ...

General background information:a) General group topic and RationaleThe group topic for week one is an introduction week. During this time we will go over group expectations, confidentiality, group guidelines, challenges, what group members need to make this group a safe environment, and introduction activities. These activities will help the group members build trust with each other and the facilitators. It is also important to set up an outline and expectation for group members from the beginning so they are prepared for the purpose of the group. This preparation stage is critical because of the diverse social, economic and political backgrounds ...

Intellectual Disability/Mental Retardation

Intellectual disability is a generalized disorder that often appears before the onset of adulthood. This disorder is characterized impaired cognitive functioning as well as deficits that occur in either one or two adaptive behaviors. The condition was previously known as mental retardation, although the term was deemed disparaging and politically incorrect, hence the change into the more sensitive name. People with intellectual disability lack the skills that are necessary for daily life activities. However, these people can learn, and do actually learn new skills, although this is achieved at a slower rate compared to people without the disability. This is conceptualized ...

Health care management is considered as a vital component in clinical settings. With the growing needs and demands of patients, appropriate strategies need implementation by the health care professionals. Patients who present severe life threatening conditions appear in need of great support. Here, the ultimate goal is to promote an improved patient outcome and quality of life (QOL). This task could rely on the skill and professional expertise of caregivers especially, nurses. Nurses have great potential in caring patients. They could incorporate special patient tailored strategies to improve outcomes. This description focuses on ‘nursing interventions to promote patient outcomes’. ...

6.9% of adult population suffers from diabetes in the US. However, the percentage of African American population with diabetes is almost double. According to the National health interview survey almost 13% of all African American over the age of 18 have diabetes (minority.health.hhs.gov). Additionally, as opposed to other population groups, more African Americans suffer from diabetes related serious complications. It has been documented that a well developed educational intervention program improves patient’s understanding of disease, self management proficiency and disease outcome. However, there is a need for development of novel and potent intervention strategies especially adapted for racial/ethnic minority and ...

INTRODUCTION

Breast cancer is a global health threat due to its frequent nature with a frequency of 30% amongst other types of cancer. In women, breast cancer comes second in causing cancer related deaths. Despite these known facts, there are several incidences with the current research showing that it has been increasing for the past two decades. (Suhail, 2012) Breast cancer diagnosis and its treatment cause numerous psychological and physical effects on women. These include inability to perform roles in the family, social dysfunction, chemotherapy (sometimes with acute consequences), depressive symptoms and negative emotions amongst other effects. When one is diagnosed ...

1. How Dorothea Orem theory led to nursing actions that have made important differences to patients. The Dorothea Orem Theory is a general theory on nursing which focused on three concepts, namely, the theory of self care, the theory of self care deficit and the theory of nursing system. Patients benefitted from the Orem’s general theory of nursing because it paved the way for changes in the nursing actions. In Orem’s theory of self-care, Orem espoused the idea that an individual can initiate and perform activities that will benefit his health and well-being. With this theory, patients ...

Arguably, these are various strategies of self care that should be identified. As a matter of fact, every social worker has his or her own strategies, which will always be different from each other. Self-care is one of the controversial subjects since it is viewed as overly indulgent, selfish, as well as slothful. In the real sense it only entails taking exceptional care yourself, which will contribute to overall well-being. As a social worker, there are various things that I do to nurture myself in body, spirit and mind. Certainly, it is essential to always appreciate your hard work. I ...