The Psychosocial Intervention And Length Of Survival

their extended stay in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Previous studies have estimated that the Average daily expense of NICU stay is over $ 3000 for each preterm infant (Muraskas& Parsi 2008). The longer the stay, more will be the cost. The length of NICU stay depends upon the gestational age and complications associated with prematurity. The

prognosis and management of disease, as rate of growth, risk of metastasis, rate of recurrence, and treatment options are different with each.2 Physical therapy serves an integral role in the management of patients with lung cancer by providing interventions to optimize pulmonary and cardiovascular function. Risk factors that increase the chances of developing lung cancer include smoking, exposure to secondhand smoke, exposure to radon gas, exposure to asbestos or other chemicals, and family history

poor maternal, infant and child health (WHO 2011). Approximately 358000 women die during pregnancy and 7.6 million children under five years of age die annually, worldwide (WHO 2011). Adequate maternal health and nutrition are imperative for child survival (WHO 2011). Maternal, perinatal and under-five mortality is still considerably high in South Africa [Department of Health (DOH) 2012]. This is despite efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) four and five which aim to improve

poor maternal, infant and child health (WHO 2011). Approximately 358000 women die during pregnancy and 7.6 million children under five years of age die annually, worldwide (WHO 2011). Adequate maternal health and nutrition are imperative for child survival (WHO 2011). Maternal, perinatal and under-five mortality is still considerably high in South Africa [Department of Health (DOH) 2012]. This is despite efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), MDG 4 (reduce child mortality) and

AIHW (2014) has described chronic health diseases as a multifaceted causality, multiple risk factors and prolonged illness and functional disability. One of the chronic diseases is correlated to respiratory conditions. According to the Australian Health Survey, Australians experiencing chronic respiratory condition in the last 3 years has reached approximately 6.3 million (ABS, 2012). In 2012, the leading cause of mortality of roughly 13,000 people is due to respiratory condition (ABS, 2014). Chronic

We all know that there are many life-threatening factors in our world—some that we have control of and others that are out of our hands. Some of these factors happen instantly, like a car-crash, and others develop over time, like cancer. Cancer is one leading cause of deaths in the United States. One population that is greatly affected by this illness is women suffering from breast cancer. Breast cancer can take a huge toll on a woman’s physical health, as well as emotional and mental health. Many

relationship with the investigators, as the questionnaire was mailed versus face-to-face interview. Psychological distress was a not a new theme, however being the limiting variable was new for the research. Mikkelsen et al. (2008) explored the psychosocial rehabilitations needs for patients after cancer treatment that may not be met by the healthcare system, and fear of cancer relapse. Focused-interview with patients (N=15) used open-ended questions to explore former cancer patient’s rehabilitation

Palliative Care: Helping Patients Live Better Lives and Die Better Deaths Executive Summary People today are living longer than their forebears. By 2030, an estimated 72 million people of the U.S. population will be older than 65 years old and an estimated 9 million people will be older than 85 years old (Heinle, McNulty, & Hebert, 2014). Most adults will live with at least one chronic illness until they die (Heinle et al., 2014). Palliative care (PC) is specialized care that ensures that patients

important to have knowledge regarding the effective treatment options to treat, prevent, or manage the side effects associated with the ADT. There are various studies that have identified evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used to alleviate the side effects of the ADT (Hutton et al.; 2015; Kaplan et al., 2011; Ahmadi & Daneshmand, 2013; Rhee et al., 2015; Dueregger et al., 2014; Grossmann & Zajac, 2011; Millar & Davison, 2012) . The management of side effects due

End of life decisions are often not thought about until a serious illness or life event occurs. Specific treatment during the dying process may encompass simple to extremely complex decisions involving physical, legal, medical, spiritual, or psychosocial needs. Research shows that more than 75% of Americans have thought about their end of life wishes, but had not put those decisions in writing or designated someone on an advanced directive who would make decisions on