Mica Chanel McLeod Move and position individuals in accordance with their plan of care. Unit: 56 Unit reference: J/601/8027 1.1 Outline the anatomy and physiology of the human body in relation to the importance of correct moving and positioning of individuals. We need to know the normal range of movement of the muscles and joints so when moving‚ handling and positioning a person we know the limits of each limb. We need to take into consideration other
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Heart Failure and Incident Late –Life Depression According to Hendrika J. Luijendijka et al. They have written an article discussing about heart failure and depression in elderly people. In the article “Heart Failure and incident late-life Depression.” The aim of this research is to determine if heart failure (HF) increases the risk of developing depression.” They have gathered five thousand and ninety-five participants with majority of elderly individuals. To specify‚ researchers collected patients’
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that makes it intensely difficult to breathe. This disease affects millions of Americans and affects tens of millions of people around the world (Jones‚ 2001). With COPD‚ the tissue where oxygen is exchanged is destroyed due to the thickened and inflamed airways in the lungs. This decreases the flow of air coming in and out of the lungs. When this occurs‚ body tissues receive less oxygen
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to the new realities of deinstitutionalization. The need to integrate mental health care with other systems of care plays an important role to the mentally ill. This was highlighted in a final report of the President’s New Freedom Commission on Mental Health. According to the report‚ “A fundamental premise of this report is that mental and medical conditions are highly interconnected. Therefore‚ improving care for individuals with mental disorders requires close attention to the interface of mental
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issue. But we have seen some businesses start with some great enthusiasm and drive and before you know it‚ Kaboom... many great products have disappeared from shelves and warehouses because the companies that produce them went under. Business failure is a global phenomenon and cannot be associated with Nigerians alone. It cannot also be analyzed from one focal point because‚ just like businesses fail for one reason or another‚ so do governments‚ social systems‚ economic systems and so on. The
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International Marketing Company: Chronic Tacos. Product: Mexican Fast Food Target Coutry: Brazil Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Description of Product / Service 4 1. Detailed Description 4 2. Features and Benefits to the customer 5 3. Proprietary Issues 5 4. Modification Needed 6 Rationale for Selection of Country and / or Market 6 1. Describe the Target Market 6 2. Why is this an appropriate market for the company
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NSAIDs‚ she often suffers from chronic pain. Her mobility is limited and she can walk short distance only. She always uses a car driven by her husband or transportation when she goes out. When the pain becomes severe‚ she visits to a doctor‚ but does not participate in any support programs. She has supportive carers‚ including her husband‚ children‚ and several friends. Kate and her carers do not know about osteoarthritis very much. Osteoarthritis is the most common chronic condition of the joints‚ which
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COPD which is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is known as a condition that progressively makes it harder to breathe because the airflow into and out of the lungs is reduced. This usually occurs because the airways and air sacs lose their elastic quality‚ the walls between the air sacs are destroyed‚ the walls of the airways become swollen‚ or if the airways are clogged because they made more mucus than usual. Three main conditions of this disease are emphysema‚ chronic obstructive bronchitis
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As the U.S. population ages‚ older adults with chronic pain are increasing dramatically. Research has found that 50 percent of the elderly who live on their own and 75-85 percent of the elderly in care facilities suffer from chronic pain (NIH Medline Plus‚ 2011). Nonetheless‚ most elders with chronic pain do not receive adequate treatment. Elder people often believe that pain is inevitable as a natural process of getting old. Society also imposes the belief that unable to endure the pain is a sign
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Position Individuals in Accordance With Their Plan of Care Outcome 1 1) For this we need to know the individuals normal range of movement‚ this is by looking at things such as their past injuries such as if they have had fractured bones‚ if they have ever torn any muscles or if they have any conditions such as arthritis. This can all have an impact of how we move and position an individual. All this information should be written on the individuals care plan and how they should be moved if this is not
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