Multi Morbidities In Self Care

Mishel’s Uncertainty of Illness Theory is a middle-range theory (Black, 2014). This means the theory is not overly broad or narrow. The theory was developed from studying men with prostate cancer who were watchfully waiting for the advancing signs of their disease (Black, 2014). The theory has three main components, which incorporate: the antecedents of uncertainty, impaired cognitive appraisal, and coping with uncertainty in illness (Neville, 2003). The antecedents of Mishel’s theory are the stimulus frame, cognitive capacities and event congruence (Neville, 2003). The stimulus frame concerns three parts including: symptom pattern, event familiarity and event congruency (Neville, 2003). Symptom pattern may be when symptoms of

From the article Positive Psychology in Cancer Care: Bad Science, Exaggerated Claims, and Unproven Medicine by James C. Coyne and Howard Tennen, any new treatment introduced to the medical community the theory of a “Fighting Spirit” has come under analysis. While there is no current concrete evidence shown to support the physical effects of a fighting spirit there have been studies to support the positive mental effects of patients taking this stance. I feel that these initial findings should guide the medical community to further test the effects of patients possessing a fighting spirit. I do find it beneficial to promote a “Fighting Spirit” as a coping mechanism to those facing a terminal disease. By bringing out your inner fighting spirit

A book offering coping strategies and hope for those diagnosed with an Invisible Chronic Illness, Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired written by Mary E. Siegel and Paul J. Donoghue, also speaks a lot about how relationships are impacted by Invisible Chronic Illness but also offers suggestions and intervention strategies in order to fix them. Those with Invisible Chronic Illness often struggle to maintain normal relationships. The burdens that can come along with having an Invisible Chronic Illnesses can hinder even the strongest of relationships. When in times of need people tend to look towards their families for support, but sometimes this need is not met making their illness even harder to bare. Some of the challenges that familial relationships will face during the time someone is diagnosed with Invisible Chronic Illness will involve changes in roles, unmet needs of both parties, and self-doubt or doubt of others.

psychological pain and discomfort. Hope has been pinpointed as a necessity in the lives of

Recovery of a patient is much more than the management of medial symptoms. It involves a person regaining control, individualism and independency, “socially re-connecting” and rebuilding their life (Welch, 2010). Protective factors such as self-care, quality of life, pain and illness perception, and physical outcomes can be associated with the recovery of a patient. Welch suggest, “Excessive individualism or self-reliance is an obstacle to resilience when it undermines relationships or prevents people seeking and receiving help when they need it” (Welch,

This protocol seeks to support caregivers of hospice patients by promoting and improving problem –solving coping ability. Researchers have studied and found D’Zurilla and Nezu’s Problem-Solving Model effective when delivered to caregivers through supportive interventions. Problem-Solving Model (PSM) has now been applied with substantial success to caregivers of end of life hospice (D’Zurilla and Nezu, 2007). Theorists D’Zurilla and Nezu developed the Problem Solving Inventory (PSI) Scale, derived from their five factor Problem- Solving model. This instrument is a 35-item Likert-Type inventory that serves as a measure of problem-solving appraisal, or an individual’s attitudes, and perceptions of their problem solving behavior. The total score issued as an overall index of problem-solving ability, and the reliability and validity of this instrument have been documented extensively (Demiris, 2010). This scale will be one of the measurable outcomes used to determine the effectiveness of this protocol. In 2006, McMillan et al., developed and studied a coping skills nursing intervention labeled COPE that is based on some of the PST principles and “found that this intervention has the potential to improve quality of life for caregivers of hospice cancer patients,” (McMillan et al., 2006). The intervention “did not follow the entire PSM protocol and did not focus on caregivers’ own emotional needs, but rather focused only on practical challenges associated with caregiving tasks

Developing a self-care plan is an essential tool within the health care profession. Not only does a plan help create balance in one 's life, but it also assists in maintaining professional standards as a service provider. In this type of work can be taxing on an individual 's mental, physical and spiritual mentality, as such, can affect the mannerism in which a professional engages with their clientele. As a social workers it is our responsibility to maintain the ethical values of our profession. The following is a discussion of my intended self-care plan for the remainder of this semester in order to sustain my commitment and values to my clients as a professional. As well, to help maintain my own stability in my personal life and in achieving my goals for this semester.

Self care is essential to the nursing profession because it is a reflection on the quality of health care nurses provide to their patients, it portrays an image to the patients on what’s necessary towards healthy living and can help nurses battle with stress and personal health. Self care can be expressed as taking care of ones self’s health and overall wellbeing. This can be shown through eating healthy, exercising daily, getting enough sleep and completing weekly activities to reduce stress. Improving your overall health can benefit nurses from overworking themselves and help minimize the affects certain stressors can have on them. By doing so, the overall atmosphere in the workplace and the quality of healthcare provided to the patients will be greatly improved.

When considering a self-care, plan regarding, biological needs, I think of the things I do that keep me healthy and keep me feeling good physically. I try hard to take good care of myself, by eating right and staying active. Continuing these habits is crucial to keeping me healthy. I try to keep myself in good health and avoid getting sick. The more I speak with other social work students and instructors; they recommend yoga and meditation. An exercise is a great tool to use when relaxing; a student doing practicum and they can use the meditation for de-stressing themselves after a day at the office.

No matter what condition you're living with, be it fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, PTSD, OCD, depression, etc., there is one thing you and nearly every single person with an invisible illness have in common, and that something is:

Benefit finding refers to an individual’s belief that positive changes have occurred as a result of challenging life events, such as a major illness (Taylor, 1983). Benefit finding has been associated with better psychosocial well-being and lower distress in numerous chronic illness populations (Algoe & Stanton, 2009). Some people are able to take a difficult experience and identify what they have learned about themselves or their relationships as a result of that experience. Others identify specific benefits, such as meeting a nice nurse or SLP, being able to step back from a stressful career, or taking the opportunity to go on vacations or have other experiences that they would not have had the motivation to pursue were it not for the cancer. Benefit finding also plays a role in patients’ reactions to negative side effects, for example, do they view facial disfigurement or dysphagia as a necessary trade-off for survival. Although benefit finding is usually correlated with positive well-being, this often occurs after a long process of grappling with the illness experience and experiencing illness-related distress rather than being an instantaneous

What is self care deficit? Orem’s five methods of helping Maintaining nurse-patient relationship Managing system of nursing care Responding to patient request Coordinating care Continuing nursing care

Self-care is essential to the nursing profession because it will reduce the effects of sleep deprivation, prevent burnout, and portray an image aimed at helping motivate patients, while imparting an everyday healthier lifestyle. Self-care includes taking care of oneself physically, mentally, and emotionally. It can aid in preventing the nurse from becoming overworked and help minimize the effects of certain stressors. As a nurse, an emphasis on self-care will be a direct influence on their patient.

Chronicity and disability are major burden on an individual worldwide. Early habilitation and health promotion through health teachings are the primary aim of nursing care to obtain optimum health and wellbeing. However, providing education is challenging especially for people with moderate intellectual disability and chronic illness. This essay will discuss the multiple health issues and health impacts on a 45 year old man with Down syndrome (DS), Moderate Intellectual Disability (MID) and a chronic illness which is Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Using the ICF model, it will examine the level of functioning of this man, I will refer him as Pete and how these multiple health challenges will contribute to his activity and participation throughout his

As these patients face such adversity with their illness, they are becoming psychologically stronger. Within the study resilience was measured by using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale prior to the group intervention, and after the intervention was finished.