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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Application of Biopsychosocial Model The Biopsychosocial model‚ proposed by George Engel (1997)‚ provided a revolutionary way of looking and understanding medicine as a holistic endeavor. Branching from the Biomedical approach‚ the biopsychosocial model integrates psychological aspects‚ biological aspects‚ and social aspects of a disease as a model for medical and mental health conditions (Smith‚ 2002). Some biological aspects of obesity include an individual’s genetic history‚ metabolism
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Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a fairly old practice‚ but it has just recently drawn a lot of attention and interest. The Delta Society (as cited by Nebbe‚ n.d.) defines animal-assisted therapy as the use of an animal in a goal oriented intervention. AAT is provided and documented by professionals. Furthermore‚ it is designed to promote advancements in social‚ emotional‚ physical‚ and/or cognitive operation (Nebbe‚ n.d.). It is also important to note that animal-assisted therapy should always be
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Rogerian Model of Counseling Carl Rogers (1902-1987) was the American psychologist who developed person -centered therapy. His views about the therapeutic relationship radically revolutionized the course of therapy. He believed that "the client knows what hurts‚ what directions to go‚ what problems are crucial‚ what experiences have been buried" (Rogers‚ 1961‚ pp. 11-12). He helped people in taking responsibility for themselves and their lives. He believed that the experience of being understood
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Through expressive art therapy children can help bring these suppressed emotions to the surface. Expressive art therapy can also aid a child in achieving better self-awareness‚ relief from stress or anxiety‚ learning disorders‚ autism‚ and other traumatic experiences. Through art therapy‚ children receive treatment that is based on their existing strengths‚ weaknesses‚ interests‚ and concerns. It can help children of all ages and races. According to the American Dance Therapy Association website (2009)
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networking of the brain and the patients body functions have a huge role when using music therapy. Each song or sound is able to stimulate certain areas of the brain. Although it wont release a visible chemical in the brain‚ doctors are able to see the networking effects and electro charges given off. For many of reasons music therapy is able to slow heart rates‚ reduce blood pressure along with
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The review of related literature in this chapter is composed of principles and discussions of facts about the side effects of radiation therapy to the cancer patients. The chapter begins with a brief history about radiology as a medical science‚ and radiation therapy as a form of medical treatment of diseases. Lastly it enumerates the side effects of radiation therapy and the risks associated with it. Brief History and Definitions of Radiology as a Medical Science In 1895 Roentgen began experiments
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Kargher Electroconvulsive therapy does it really work? Since its start of use in 1938‚ electroconvulsive therapy has been in much debate over its practice and effectiveness. Its inventor ladislas Meduna‚ suggested that by “changing the chemical composition of the brain” through ECT we could effectively treat schizophrenia
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provide skilled care to clients of all ages with dysphagia. Occupational therapists are trained professional that help individuals achieve independence in all aspects of their lives. A few of the health conditions that benefit from occupational therapy include: work-related injuries including lower back problems‚ limitations following a stroke or heart attack‚ arthritis‚ multiple sclerosis‚ or other serious chronic conditions‚ birth injuries‚ learning problems‚ or developmental disabilities‚ mental
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Occupational Therapy is a Viable Part of Healthcare Occupational therapy is the practice of teaching how to do daily tasks as independently as possible along with hobbies and other activities a client wishes to do. This a very important stage of recovery for the patient’s well-being mentally and physically. These clients have been through a traumatic event such as a car wreck or have received a life changing diagnosis like parkinson’s disease. Occupational therapy should be a well-respected profession
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