At this site I observed an Occupational therapist. A new role I learned about occupational therapy was preparing the family in their transition home. Before this rotation I knew that OT’s specialized in ADL’s‚ but I assumed that it was the social worker’s responsibility for their transition home. During my observations‚ the OT discussed with a family their living situation. This included one or two story home‚ tub or bath‚ bed size‚ hallway width and a lot more. After this experience I want to learn
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1. Which scenario did you choose? 1. After evaluating the scenarios presented‚ I have decided to select the following: After attending therapy for five sessions‚ one partner tells you (in private) that she/he had an affair. This partner wants to continue to work on the marriage and insists that you not tell the other partner. 2. What might you be feeling? 1. My impression of such scenario is based on the fact that many couples struggling with situations like the one presented. I had the experience
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Intravenous Therapy‚ also known as IV therapy‚ is the administration of fluids or medications directly into the vein. It is one of the most common procedures that nurses encounter in a healthcare setting on a routinely basis. According to Ogston-Tuck (2012)‚ “…80 % of hospital patients are likely to receive some forms of IV therapy”(Ogston-Tuck‚ 2012). Therefore‚ it is exceptionally vital for nurses to be aware and knowledgeable of the indications‚ vascular access devices‚ potential complications
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Evidenced Based Research Activity Research Question Does occupational therapy enhance the treatment of Parkinson’s? Title of Article/Citation Occupational therapists use WII for Parkinson’s study. Level of Evidence --□ Level I –systematic random controlled trials‚ meta-analysis‚ adequate sample size □ Level II – Non-random controlled trials with a minimum of 2 groups; small sample size □ Level III – evidence from well designed trials without randomization‚ single group pre-post
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A blend of both‚ individual and group therapy‚ will benefit the clients. Not only will the therapy process be designed to meet their unique circumstances‚ personalities and culture‚ but will also grant them the opportunity to practice their acquired social skills in the comfort of a group consisting of people who share
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Arts Therapy | How creative arts therapy can be used in nursing practice | NRS-433V | Robin Marth | 2/12/2013 | | Creative Arts Therapy A study was performed in the United Kingdom in 2012 to evaluate the usefulness of creative therapy for dementia patients. Creative therapy can include art‚ dance‚ and music‚ and movement. There is a wide range of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions that can be used with dementia. The use of arts or creative therapy has been
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Animal Assisted Therapy Rachel Ann Rodriguez Candidate Number: 00243-014 May 2012 Word Count: 3636 Abstract Animal Assisted Therapy‚ a type of therapy that involves the use of different animals with specific characteristics‚ can be a natural aid in a patient’s treatment‚ as this approach successfully addresses a variety of physical‚ emotional‚ and psychological illnesses. Drug treatments and other means of healing are effective; however‚ they often have negative effects on the patient’s
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"Bioresonance Therapy." Bioresonance Therapy. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http://terrapintherapy.com/Bioresonance_therapy.html>. "BioResonance Tumor Therapy." BioResonance Tumor Therapy. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/Cancer/bioresonance.html>. "CSC." Radio Waves in Human Tissue —. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 10 Oct. 2012. <http://www.csc.fi/english/csc/publications/cscnews/2011/2/laakso>. "Electromagnetic Therapy." Electromagnetic Therapy. N.p
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if there was a solution that could help ease the pain of menopause would most women take it? Probably‚ but what many women don ’t know is that there can be serious side effects when going through Hormonal Replacement Therapy. Before one can understand Hormonal Replacement Therapy‚ they must first understand what menopause is. Menopause is a natural part of aging and it occurs when a woman ’s ovaries stop producing a chemical called estrogen‚ which therefore cause irregular menstruation cycles
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Introduction: In order to overcome behavioral problems such as anxiety‚ depression or fear‚ individuals usually communicate their problems or anxieties with their trusted friends or family members. In case of a somewhat complicated problem‚ a counselor is consulted. These are a relatively simple form of psychotherapies that individuals have been practicing from centuries. However‚ with the development of modern science and advancements in the field of psychology‚ theorists have identified some
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