Discuss 3 Areas Of Holistic Assessment And Relate These To Mr. K
1. What is the difference between a. and a. Name and discuss 3 areas of holistic assessment and relate these to Mr K. (Reference required 9 marks).
01) Psychosocial Assessment This assessment will provide information about Mr.K’s mental health and support system evaluation. It is crucial to understand his current situation and feelings regarding his wife’s death, and how it affects his psychosocial well-being and adherence to his recovery journey. Since Mr. K is a heavy smoker, it possibly leads to a higher risk of emotional distress or depression, which then impacts on his recovery process and overall health. By finding and following appropriate ways, such as providing mental health support or counselling, not only help to address his emotional …show more content…
K has bad smoking habits, it can affect wound healing. Smoking decreases oxygen delivery to the tissues and it causes impaired blood flow, which is critical for wound healing. Additionally, smoking increases the risk of infection and prolongs the healing process.
4) Stress levels – Chronic stress levels make the cortisol levels higher, and it suppresses immune function which then reduces the production of collagen. The stress levels and the hormonal imbalance caused by the stress weakened the body’s ability to repair wounds sufficiently and there were some other risks such as poor diet and smoking which Mr. K was already addicted to.
5) Social isolation (Psychosocial factor) – Social isolation decreases the emotional support and increases the stress levels. These facts later could negatively affect mental health and could unmotivate the wound care regimens. In addition to that, there could be side effects such as, poorer nutritional habits and lack of self-love. These facts can indirectly impact wound healing.
Reference: Falanga, V. (2005). Wound healing and impairment in the diabetic foot. The Lancet, 366(9498), 1736-1743.
Mr K has remained resting in bed due to his chronic ulcer and his surgical wound and he has now developed a stage 1 pressure injury to his
01) Psychosocial Assessment This assessment will provide information about Mr.K’s mental health and support system evaluation. It is crucial to understand his current situation and feelings regarding his wife’s death, and how it affects his psychosocial well-being and adherence to his recovery journey. Since Mr. K is a heavy smoker, it possibly leads to a higher risk of emotional distress or depression, which then impacts on his recovery process and overall health. By finding and following appropriate ways, such as providing mental health support or counselling, not only help to address his emotional …show more content…
K has bad smoking habits, it can affect wound healing. Smoking decreases oxygen delivery to the tissues and it causes impaired blood flow, which is critical for wound healing. Additionally, smoking increases the risk of infection and prolongs the healing process.
4) Stress levels – Chronic stress levels make the cortisol levels higher, and it suppresses immune function which then reduces the production of collagen. The stress levels and the hormonal imbalance caused by the stress weakened the body’s ability to repair wounds sufficiently and there were some other risks such as poor diet and smoking which Mr. K was already addicted to.
5) Social isolation (Psychosocial factor) – Social isolation decreases the emotional support and increases the stress levels. These facts later could negatively affect mental health and could unmotivate the wound care regimens. In addition to that, there could be side effects such as, poorer nutritional habits and lack of self-love. These facts can indirectly impact wound healing.
Reference: Falanga, V. (2005). Wound healing and impairment in the diabetic foot. The Lancet, 366(9498), 1736-1743.
Mr K has remained resting in bed due to his chronic ulcer and his surgical wound and he has now developed a stage 1 pressure injury to his