Beck’s Theory of postpartum depression Theory is an attempt to explain the world around us. It is defined as a set of concepts‚ definitions‚ and propositions that projects a view of phenomena by designating specific interrelationships among concepts for purposes of describing‚ explaining and predicting phenomena. In the world of healthcare the nurse through the understanding of theories attempt to explain why nurses do what they do. Nursing theories are the creative products of nurses who seek to
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understand the specific beliefs of a culture and to respect their culture when giving them care. This paper discusses the specific customs of Chinese culture in regards to pregnancy with specific information on prenatal‚ labor and delivery‚ and postpartum rituals. Many of the beliefs Chinese people have are based off Yin and Yang. In this belief “Yin is negative‚ dark‚ and feminine and Yang is positive‚ bright‚ and masculine. Their interaction is thought to maintain the harmony of the universe
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Postpartum depression is a psychiatric illness that affects many women after the birth of their child. Also called postnatal depression‚ it can appear at any time during the year following the birth of the baby. It manifests itself through child-centered symptoms of sadness‚ fatigue‚ guilt‚ and anxiety. Postpartum depression is a common condition that many new mothers experience after giving birth‚ characterized by feelings of extreme sadness‚ anxiety‚ and exhaustion that can make it difficult to
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About 7.1% of mothers nowadays are afflicted with a depressive disorder called post-natal depression‚ also known as postpartum depression. However‚ only 20% of them are perceived as ill. Denial‚ anger ‚ bargaining‚ depression‚ and acceptance are the five stages of development for PND‚ which are also called “ stages of grief”. The treatment of PND is based on psychoeducation‚ psychopharmaceuta‚ inclusion of relatives‚ and psychotherapy. The first three stages are denial‚ anger‚ and bargaining. Denial
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remained on bed rest over the course of three months we saw her plunge deeper and deeper into a gloomy‚ confused state that was accompanied by mood swings and sudden outburst of emotion. Another illness that the narrator’s story remained me of was postpartum depression. This is known as a woman’s disease and is felt by
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Introduction Most people have experienced pain at some time in their life and hearing our friends and acquaintances tell us he or she has pain and doesn’t complain and is able to function just fine. Indeed science says that’s true. It turns out there are genetic differences in how people interpret pain. Some people actually do feel pain at a greater level than others do. The difference has to do with a number of interacting factors according to researchers. Pain is an unpleasant and uncomfortable feeling
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Concept Analysis: Pain Victoria McCrady Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501: Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Spring Session B 2013 Concept Analysis: Pain Pain is one of the most common reason patient seek out help. The concept of pain can affect every person is some form or way. Pain can stand alone as a theory or fix with other theories like Comfort‚ Self- care‚ and more. As a surgical nurse I need to have a higher understanding of the patients I care for to ensure they receive
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Pilot Project: The Chronic Pain Diary Student: Hetal Patel Nurs 260 Semester – II Teacher: Mary McGrory March 17‚ 2009 Article evaluation The nursing journal “Pilot Project: The Chronic Pain Diary” is an assessment of chronic pain in the Nursing home population. The author of this journal is Dr. Kathy K Hager and Dr. Dorothy Brockopp. Dr. Hager is an Assistant Professor of Nursing in Bellarmine University Lansing School of Nursing from Louisville – Kentucky and Dr
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Company. Pain. November 5‚ 2013. Elselvier. Retrieved from http://www.us.elselvierhealth.com. Vallerand‚ A. (2013). Davis’s drug guide for nurses‚ (13th ed.) Philiadelphia:P.A. Davis Company. Nursing Diagnosis Acute pain related inflammation secondary to Diverticulitis m/b pt rating pain a “6” on a scale of 0-10‚ pt guarding abdomen with movements‚ and facial grimacing with position change. Outcomes(s) Pt will have decreased pain as evidence by pt rating pain a 3 or less
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Pain is a unique subjective experienced that is influenced by factors such as cultural learning‚ personal significance of the situation and attention (Melzack 2001). When pain is experienced‚ it usually indicates injury‚ disease and threats to body tissues (Mosley 2003 & Butler & Moseley 2013). However‚ complexity of pain perception increases when considering chronic or phantom limb pain. Simply‚ these types of pain are indicative of the neural mechanisms gone awry‚ thus‚ alter perception of what
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