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It also shows that not every family has the same strengths and how the every family’s strengths can differ from each other’s. Which allows the nurse to use this tool to identify their strengths as a family to help them to set a family goal to achieve together and formulate a problem solving plan. It’s an easy tool because the questions are straightforward and it is a child friendly tool, suitable for any age not just the adults. It is a family assessment therefore the children’s feelings shall not be neglected. External family members can take part in this assessment as well, not only will it improve the family members’ relationship with each other and as a family but also help build a trusting relationship with the nurse which will allow the family members to voice out or share anything without feeling uncomfortable. (Smith LM

The nursing process does not merely treat the patient as a physical body, but rather treats the patient holistically. The central philosophy of Dorothea Orem's self-care deficit nursing theory "is that all patients want to care for themselves, and they are able to recover more quickly and holistically by performing their own self-care as much as they're able" (Dorothea Orem, 2012, Nursing Theory). However, although self-care may be the core of Orem's theory, the decision to engage in self-care must be facilitated by the patient's social and physical environment, of which the family can play a critical role in shaping.

In a nutshell, it is clear that holistic nursing together with its complementary and integrative therapies shall be applied and kept in mind for curing the patients. It shall be made sure that the environment, communication and therapies are kept friendly, which will help the patient to recover faster. As a nurse practitioner, I gain a lot as discussed because of the holistic nursing practice. I would recommend each nurse across the world to go after

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate understanding of long term conditions and palliative care. Nursing care in general entails holistic care and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, whether sick or well (Royal College of Nursing, (RCN) 2007). Better management of lifelong conditions has been the priority of the National Health Service since the 1990s. When long term conditions are managed well in the community, patients’ can live a quality life without visiting hospital frequently (RCN, 2011). In Britain, six in ten people are reported to be suffering from long term conditions that currently cannot be cured; and these people are often suffering from more than one condition that makes their care challenging. It is estimated that by 2030 the UK will have double the number of people aged 85 years or over, who are living with one or more long term condition (Department of Health, 2014).

A. Explain how your own perceptions about quality of life and health problems might affect your care for a dying patient with a lingering illness such as cancer.

Think back to when you were a child and you became ill. All you wanted was the protection and guidance of your mother to take care of you. If you had older siblings, maybe they were the ones that helped make you feel better. Even as we grow older, we rely on our family for support when we are not well. When a family member is ill, it is not just that one person that suffers. When an illness strikes a family member, it oftentimes includes the whole family to deal with the illness also. There are different approaches that a nurse can utilize when dealing with family nursing. Approaches include family as context, as a client, system and a component of society. In this paper, I will discuss where and how these approaches are utilized.

Nurses who work in holistic medicine will perform patient assessments to identify short- and long-term needs. They will facilitates patient and family involvement in developing holistic care plans. They will provides holistic health care interventions that are goal-oriented, researched-based and patient-focused. They evaluates the effectiveness of interventions and modify care practices based on results. They share relevant patient care information to promote continuity of care between different provider

Discuss the nursing interventions to be utilized with a family member who is in crisis in the care setting and interfering with the healthcare team’s performance.

She reported body discomfort and hand and knee pain; she took over the counter medications for pain control. She stated that she had mobility difficulties as well as trouble with memory, concentration, understanding, completing tasks, following instructions, and getting along with others. She did not handle well stress or changes in routine. She used the computer at the library on a regular basis, and was able to walk and ride a 3-wheel

The first step a nurse should take in helping this family is offering education and community resources that would be beneficial during this time. Facilitate good interpersonal relationships among family members. Monitor the safety of the patient at home and make referral for social activity, nutritional programs, homemakers’ services, and nursing home as needed. Monitor of exercise, nutrition, preventive services, and medications.

It encourages self-care, self-responsibility, spirituality and important dynamics that help the patient become more successful at their attempts and goals. In Abba’s situation holistic nursing would allow Abba to make decisions about her health needs and planned course of care. For example, Abba would make her own decisions about stopping smoking. She can determine the speed she cuts down or rate if she wants to decrease or stop cold turkey. She needs to be responsible and accountable and take an interactive responsible role in her health and practices for the best outcomes. It would be reasonable to take into account the family that has been concerned for Abba and are willing to assist her to improve her condition and live with them longer. By including her family it gives Abba more support and increases her chances of success of smoking cessation. Abba’s family frequently visits her in her home environment and are supportive, encouraging her to decrease her smoking. Family could be involved in improving her immediate environment by simply airing out her house or assisting with cleaning. That would demonstrate their concern for her health and their commitment to assisting Abba, thereby offering her increased assistance and

According to Crisp, Taylor, Douglas & Rebeiro (2012). Nurses can encourage self-management to patients dealing with chronic condition, through applying person-centred care approach. Nurses must than be able to communicate to other health care to provide services to patients with chronic illness. It is the nurse’s role to act independently and interdependently

2007). Chronic pain could act as a barrier to teaching/learning as well as affecting her ADLs and IADLs if not well controlled and not well managed. (Kozier, 2014). Inactivity can increase the risks of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and cancer (NIH, 2012), and prolonged bed rest will increase the risk of developing DVT, circulatory complications, atelectasis, pressure ulcers, constipation and muscle atrophy (SHHC, 2005). Malnutrition/high sodium content put the patient at risk for nutriment deficiency (vitamins, iron, calcium, etc.), lack of energy, deficit in self-care, impaired skin integrity, activity intolerance, delayed wound healing and susceptibility to infection, cardiovascular diseases, stroke, kidney failure (Lewis, 2014). Mrs R lives alone which puts her at risk for falls, social isolation, depression, poor nutrition, inability to keep up with daily chores and housekeeping (neglect), medication management and economic issues (BJGP, 2007). Resources: She has good social support from her daughter and granddaughter, her oncologist at the CLSC and mainly from her friends through social

There are several nursing intervention strategies that promote family health. Promoting the healthy family can be achieved by implementing different routines such as exercise promotion, setting mutual goals, environmental management, parent education, anticipatory guidance, and family empowerment (Kaakinen, Coehlo, Steele, Tabacco, & Hanson, 2015). When looking at promoting a healthy family it is important to identify the individual strengths of each person in the family and the family as a whole.

(2) "Identify and discuss the role of the nurse in providing family centred care to an elderly client who is palliative and living at home with his/her spouse or another family member".