<!–Content Start–> Introduction Health promotion is a vast and complex subject, encompassing aspects of definitions of health, practical and political approaches to promoting health, education, social policy and particular notions related to preventative approaches to lifestyle management. As such, it requires careful examination and consideration in terms of the current UK socio-political culture and in…
Identifying and Meeting the Needs of the Individual Client
Identifying and meeting the needs of the individual client Annie Mc Donald Client One Social isolation Client Profile Mary is an 85 year old female. Mary is currently in the nursing home now for 6 months. Mary had to stay in care when she came dependant on 24-hour care. Mary lived in the country with…
Challenges to Sexual Health Care in Todays Society
Meeting the sexual health demands facing young people in today’s society The issue of sexual health in adolescent people is a vast topic with an associated vast literature on the subject. In this essay we aim to consider some of the major themes and critically analyse some of the peer reviewed literature to act as…
Neuroplasticity and Traumatic Brain Injury
The perceptual process “begins outside of you, with stimuli in the environment… and ends with the behavioral responses of perceiving, recognizing and taking action” (Goldstein, 2014, p.5). In other words, it is the sequence of psychological steps that a person uses to organize and interpret information from the outside world. The selection, organization, and interpretation…
Kings Theory of Goal Attainment in Nursing Practice
King’s Theory of Goal Attainment in Nursing Practice Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment was chosen because not only can it be used in the nurse-patient relationship, it can also be used in the education and mentoring of new nurses. King’s Theory of Goal Attainment (TGA) is also known as the Interaction-Transaction Process (Kearney-Nunnery, 2016)….
Diagnostic Reasoning Process Case Study
Introduction Diagnostic reasoning process is vital when formulating diagnosis and essential to managing the patient’s medical problem effectively (Pelaccia, Tardif, Triby, & Charlin, 2011). It is critically important as it prevents patient harm and aids in providing quality health care (Benner, Hughes, & Sutphen, 2008). This assignment aims to explore the understanding of the diagnostic…
The Advanced Practice Nurse Role
An advanced practice nurse is a nurse with advanced didactic and clinical education. Whether they are nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse anesthetists, or nurse midwives, play a pivotal role in the future of health care. APNs are often primary care providers and are at the forefront of providing preventative care to the public. Because…
Depression among Pregnant Adolescents: Literature Review
Review of Related Literature and Studies Depression among pregnant adolescents as well as the factors that contributes to the said condition is being discussed in this review of literature. The things that could help prevent or lessen depression and the use of The Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale is also introduced. According to G. Tzilos et…
Case Study and Treatment Plan: Major Depressive Disorder and Alcohol Use
Part 1 – Case study and treatment plan Summary Jacob is a 63 year old man with a history of Major depressive disorder and Alcohol use disorder. He lives alone and has had many failed relationships, leaving him feeling isolated and worthless for the last 10 years or so. He has cycles of binge drinking…
Responsibility for Healthcare Between Society and the Family
The balance of responsibility for healthcare between society and the family – societal versus family responsibilities “Responsibility for health: personal, social, and environmental ” INTRODUCTION: The Family is the basic or functional unit of a society. In making healthcare policy society and family plays a great part in implementation. Responsibility starts within each member of…