Holism is derived from the Greek holos meaning whole, this term was first introduced in 1926 by South African philosopher Jan Christian Smuts who described it as the tendency in nature to form wholes that are greater than the sum of individual parts through creative evolution (Poynton, 2010). The aim of holism is to view…
Case Study of Living with Schizophrenia
As we have seen the symptoms or rather the results, of Schizophrenia can be life disheartening, depressing and take an emotional toll on the patients and their family. The person is unable to interact within the community and family, express him or herself well and hence unable to continue with his work and social life….
Essay on Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
The adoption of psychotherapy by psychiatric nurses when dealing with individuals with mental cases has been and always going to be effective only when the nurses has both compassion and respect for the individuals that seek help. Mental health, a term that refers to the state of a person which is dependent on their psychological…
Paranoia Studies Effecting Psychological Interventions for Psychosis
To what extent do studies of paranoia in the non-clinical population inform psychological interventions for psychosis? Introduction Research into paranoia in non-clinical populations has enriched our understanding of this phenomenon and informed psychological interventions for psychosis. Paranoia is defined as an interpersonal experience: a fear that others intend to cause you physical, psychological or social…
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Provisional Social Anxiety Disorder
A detailed case formulation, literature review, treatment goals and treatment plan for a client diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and provisional Social Anxiety Disorder Referral Source: General Practicioner Diagnosis: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with provisional diagnosis of Social Anxiety Disorder Client Age: 27 years old Client Gender: Female Sex: Female Marital Status: Married (for 3.5 years)…
Exploring leadership in health and social care practice
Today’s vibes in healthcare organisation requires individuals who are creative, flexible, and able to empower others to be creative and flexible. Many leadership issues are the same regardless of industry, but healthcare industry presents many unique issues (Robinson, 2005 cited in Mechanic, 2005, p53). The relationships, life and-death nature of the work, emotional demands, and…
Benefits Of Leadership Styles Nursing Essay
Leaders are found everywhere and in every organization to guide people beneath them and build successful teams to have commitment to one another, to the team, to a high level of achievement, to a common goal, and to a common vision. Any team success depends on its leader. Hence it is very important choose a…
Leadership and teamwork in nursing
ABSTRACT Introduction: The treatment of vertebral osteomyelitis includes antibiotics with or without surgical intervention. Debridement is warranted for the treatment of idiopathic spondylo-discitis in case of neurological deficits, deformity, instability, abscess formation, intractable pain or failure of medical management. The use of instrumentation is still controversial. Objective: Is to evaluate the surgical outcome of idiopathic…
Team Building and Leadership Self Assessment Paper
First of all I would like to thank Prof. Bob Marx for his valuable efforts, kindness and time over the 3 days of marvelous journey together. Objective of this paper Through this paper I am trying to describe my job related problem and implement either Four Frame Approach or Situational Leadership Theory to improve it….
Management and Leadership Styles in Nursing Team Leaders
This assignment will focus on the different management and leadership styles and the benefits and shortfalls will be discussed. Definition of the management and leadership styles will be included along with a brief discussion on trait theories This will be achieved by studying a working nurse team and concentrating on the nurse in charge and…