Long Term Conditions

NPAD2004 MODULE LEADER: jane smith TITLE: LONG TERM CONDITIONS WORD COUNT: 2122 The aim of this essay is to define a long term condition (LTC) and explain why this is important for nurses. Common symptoms may accompany many LTC’s and how these are treated, along with the impact on patient and carer will

named as Long term conditions. I would like to point out some of the Long term conditions which cannot be cured such as Heart disease, Asthma. , Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Dementia and Diabetes. “A long term condition is defined as a condition that cannot, at present be; but can be controlled by medication and other therapies” (Department of Health) Living with Long Term Conditions can be challenging therefore the people who have been identified for the above mentioned conditions need to

Long-term Conditions Word Count: 2,200 This essay explores and reflects on the lived experiences of an elderly patient living with the long-term condition (LTC) of psoriasis. A case study is used to illustrate some of the key features of LTCs and the impact they can have on a patient’s physical, psychological and social state. It is also going to be looking at the effect some of the key features can have on a patients support network or family. In addition it will examine the nurses role

billion dollars. A change a most be made to prevent all of this loss. (American Diabetes Association, 2014) Introduction Diabetes is a metabolic disease where an individual’s blood glucose level is higher than normal standards. Diabetes is a long term condition that causes not only primary issues related to the disease but secondary problems as well. Diabetes also known and referred to by healthcare professionals as diabetes mellitus, which is a phrase used to describe a group of metabolic diseases

Living with Long Term Conditions can be extremely challenging; coping with the stigmas surrounding LTCs, and enduring the pain, poor nutrition and depression that can occur simultaneously. Nutrition is one of the most fundamental needs of any individual, and the ability to maintain a proper diet is easily overlooked by health professionals. Pain, if not managed accordingly, can make a patient's life uncomfortable. These factors contribute to depression which worsens the condition of the patient;

Long Term Conditions (LTC) are illnesses for which there is no cure, yet can be managed with the correct medications and treatments. Common LTCs include high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and arthritis (The King’s Fund 2015). The following essay will discuss LTCs and their prevalence in today's society, by first looking at statistics and the government policies that were developed as a result of said research. Secondly, this essay will examine different methods of developing

This assignment will explore the effect of the long term condition dementia. It will focus on a service user who has recently been admitted onto an assessment ward and their family. It will explore the nurse’s role and how they will support and manage the patient’s illness. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2015) state that individual’s rights to confidentiality must be respected at all times, therefore all names mentioned in this assignment have been changed to maintain confidentiality. Mary

INTRODUCTION ‘A long-term condition (LTC) is one that cannot currently be cured but can be controlled with the use of medication and/or other therapies’ (Department of Health, 2010). It is a condition of prolonged duration that may affect any aspect of any person’s life with symptoms coming and going but there is no cure (Long Term Medical Conditions Alliance (LMCA), 2007). Long-term pain has been reported to impact 70% of the population’s work ability, 80% of home life and 83% of the ability to

Long-term conditions (LTC) are defined as “any ongoing, long-term or recurring condition that can have a significant impact on people’s lives” (National Health Committee NHC, 2007, p. 116). Two out of three adults within NZ have or have had a LTC, resulting in the most prominent cause for hospital admissions, premature deaths and an increase in health expenditure (Auckland District Health Board, 2013). This assignment will cover Olivia’s (pseudo name) experience of living with a LTC and how this

This essay will focus on a patients journey and the impact of a long term condition in their lives. Firstly, an outline of the selected patients journey will be delivered and the pathophysiology and related nursing care of the patient and their long term condition will be explained. Secondly, the wider role of the nurse and the self management of the patient with the long term condition will be explored. Finally, the knowledge gained from this assessment and how it will influence future practice