Abstract This paper provides a review and summary of current knowledge and literature of the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis (MS). This paper seeks to define MS and provide statistics about its prevalence, information about its suspected origins and causes, diagnostic information and common symptoms, classifications and subtypes of MS, and current treatments and future directions….
Does Palliative Care provide a peacefull death
Palliative care was traditionally considered something done just for the dying patient and patients with cancer, but times have changed. Today it is a form of care that can be administered to not just someone facing the end of life, but also to people with terminal illnesses. At the end of life many patients will…
Literature Review Of Women Suffering From Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Essay
The focus of this study will be the lived experience of women suffering from Multiple Sclerosis and their ability to maintain a quality of life through various coping strategies. Therefore, literature surrounding the quality of life and coping mechanisms in MS sufferers will be critically appraised. A literature review was performed to identify published material…
Cross-nations of Finland and United States Comparison Coping with Mental Illness
Introduction The burden of depression is rising, affecting both the working and social lives of individuals. Besides depression, many struggles with anxiety, substance abuse, mental disorders, and many other mental illnesses. The effects change individual’s productivity in the workplace and school in a positive and negative way. The benefits of mental health services have significantly…
Traumatic Brain Injury Assessment- Diagnosis and Management
Abstract Traumatic brain injuries are caused by external forces that affect many areas of cognition. These types of brain injuries lead to impairments in many different areas within the brain. Such areas include attention, reasoning, judgment, language, memory, problem-solving, psychosocial and perceptual and motor abilities. In this paper we will discuss the different assessment techniques…
End-of-Life Care for Individuals with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
This paper explores the intersection of individuals who struggle with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) and how palliative or end-of-life care is administered. This exploration will also involve examining what impact this contextual intersection has on how decisions are made during end-of-life care and eligibility for medical assistance in dying (MAiD). How much agency…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Epidemiology- Genetics and Causes
Intro Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. This occurs because of damage to the outer layer of nerve called the myelin sheath. An autoimmune response occurs, and the body attacks part of the nerve called the myelin sheath, “immune cells, which normally defend the body against bacteria…
Analysis of Impact of Data size for Classification of Alzheimers Disease
Analysis of Impact of Data size for Classification of Alzheimer’s disease using Convolution neural network Abstract – Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the neurodegenerative diseases that affects a large population worldwide. Accurate detection of AD at an early stage gives families ample time to prepare and make use of better medical facilities. Machine learning…
Alcohol Consumption Interventions
To investigate how interventions may work we will look at the effects of alcohol consumption on individuals and populations, and draw attention to the search for policies that protect health, prevent health problems such as liver cirrhosis, cardiovascular disease and disability, and address the social problems associated with the misuse of alcohol consumption. What alcohol…
Case Study Of Continuing And Palliative Care Nursing Essay
The purpose of this assignment is to write a report on an episode of care received by a patient with palliative care needs, in which I have been involved in. It will also demonstrate my ability to meet the learning outcomes of the module, such as the critical evaluation of the policy landscape within which…