The following assignment is about to present from various “helping professions” In regards to this I would like to begin by going in detail about what this particular collaboration assignment is in regards. In light of this I would like to continue to talk about the following scenario that is about Ms Brown.
Ms Brown is a 74 year old woman who lives alone in an apartment; although she has family with her she is very in poor health and therefore is in the final stages of death. The key issues that need to be addressed is her needs both physically and mentally,phsically, it is evident that her health is deterioting as she is in her final stages of death and mentally she needs mentle health …show more content…
support both for her daughter and herself so can feel more in control and all members can feel connected and have some type of closure .
I have reviewed the attached vignette that deals with the elderly Ms.
Brown’s misfortune of breaking her hip and subsequent issues that arose due to that accident. These issues are further compounded by the consequences her daughter is experiencing as the circumstance of her mother’s current incapacitation and imminent passing as it relates to the care of her children (Ms. Brown’s grandchildren).
From the outset, the elderly Ms. Brown is presented as an active person who enjoys and fills a great role in the upbringing and day to day care of her grandchildren. The injury she has experienced did not only affect herself and her family in the standard emotional sense, but has adversely shifted the day to day lives of her daughter and grandchildren.
As of Ms. Browns incapacitation, several issues have presented themselves both as short term, and a long term concern; Of course there are the clear issues of physical and emotional toll on Ms. Brown herself, but that aside we saw the following; a conflict occurring between Ms. Brown’s children, the daughter (Joyce) finding it very difficult to cope with the imminent loss of her mother, her children’s care, and the accusations of being selfish presented by her
brother.
As far as Ms. Brown herself is concerned, all she wants is to settle her affairs in order, and have a proper service. In order to address the former, the main focus should be the daughter Joyce. Her Daughter Joyce seems to be upset with her children’s behavior along with care ,Mrs. Brown was always taking care of her kids so it’s important to ask Joyce how she feels about that and ask her about the type of bonds and or hobbies, likes dislikes she may have with her children, this might take the burden off of thinking that her kids “need a babysitter”
In the case of Mrs. Brown she needs to have positive changes with her family, physical help for her hip an also social support, perhaps maybe explore if she has any social networks, religious,
Goals and Objectives in accordance with the summers format Mrs Brown has many needs ,such as financial,vocational ,transportation and medical.These goals are for her daughter aswell for example Mrs brown needs to make positive changes with her family in light of this focusing on bridging the gap between her and her daughter and having cohesive understanding for both the grandchildren aswell,perhaps keeping a diary or video blog for the grandchildren will help this.going forward Joyce should be connected to other support systems that can help her with positive changes ,such as breathing excersizes and possibly security so she can feel some level of comfort and involved.
Spiritual or cultural activities that she was or is a part of. This will help her feel more in control and independent, it is also important to note
To outline potential clinical contributions here are a few made by a case manager/service provider .
contributes knowledge related to family dynamics, family functioning and attitude toward their child
provides additional information so members of the interdisciplinary team have a broader understanding of the total child and are in a better position to make a more accurate diagnosis (Asperger's syndrome or autismfor example)
provides information regarding the family's ability to interpret and understand the team evaluation and recommendations
provides information about the family's capacity and degree of opportunity for carrying out tasks that might be recommended
provides information about cultural, religious, and social factors that influence a family’s child rearing practices
provides information regarding the family's understanding of and use of community resources and services
is in a position to influence the interdisciplinary team toward change when the team's recommendations make unnecessary demands on the client.
Furthered more a nurse could contribute clinically by integrating theory and practice in the preventive, curative and rehabilitative care in the health care institutions.
They can provide resources