One of the most commonly used methods for family health assessment is a functional health pattern assessment that was introduced by Gordon. This model provides a holistic mechanism for family health assessment given that health patterns are classified in 11 categories (Hooper, 1996, p
The result is that cancer rates and respiratory illnesses are double in comparison with the state and the national average. (Brugge, 2007) These issues are problematic, as the hospital was unable to deal with the underlying challenges from the release of radiation
However, it seems that this fact is killing him. Cigarettes are a habit, but they are often used by people who are overly stressed to combat the anxiety that occurs (Dichter, 1947)
However, children are able to inform nurses of their experiences reliably and accurately, and nurses need to be able to discern this information from communication with the child." (Ricci and Kyle, 2008) It is necessary to use various methods that are age-appropriate when communicating with children to make that communication effectively
Parents and the child should be asked about the child's level of appetite and diet patterns during any health assessment, and the child's awareness of what is necessary to do to maintain his or her physical health should be noted, as well as the child's general state of health. Gross motor skills An eight-year-old's stamina should show a notable increase during this period of life, she or he should be able to run and swim farther than before (Destefanis & Firchow, 2007)
Health Assessment The eight-year-old child -- developmental milestones and assessing a diabetic patient Physical milestones The eight-year-old begins to have a big appetite, and some experience rapid weight gain. Parents can help control weight gain by limiting sweets and starchy foods" (Keith, 2007: 1)
Olsen, Allen and Azzi-Lessing (1996) report in the work entitled "Assessing Risk in Families Affected by Substance Abuse" reports the Risk Inventory for Substance Abuse-Affected Families which is inclusive of eight scales which are all reported to be "anchored with four to five descriptive statements, ranging from no risk to high risk." (Olsen, Allen and Azzi-Lessing, 1996) It is reported that the first scale conducted assessment of the commitment of the parent to the recovery process
A requirement of change theory is that the driving and restraining forces are to be analyzed prior to the implementation of a change that is planned. (Nursing Theories, 2011) Motivation for change in individuals being treated for substance abuse is key as reported in the work of Miller (1999) who states that 'Treatment Improvement Protocols' (TIPS) are the "best practice guidelines for the treatment of substance abuse…" (Miller, 1999) The TIP reported in the work of Miller (1999) is such that has as its basis "a fundamental rethinking of the concept of motivation
These include (i) changing access within the environment, (ii) promoting the development of personal and social skills, (iii) promoting positive affiliation, (iv) addressing social in-uences, (v) providing social support and helping participants develop goals and alternatives, (vi) developing positive schools and (vii) enhancing motivation to avoid substance use. (Hansen, 2006) IV
Thirdly, people might decide to overlook minor health issues until those health issues come to be crises. Besides, people who cannot manage the cost of social insurance might choose the emergency option since healthcare facilities are required to provide emergency medical care service despite a person's capability to pay (Joint Commission Resources, 2008)
This could lead to a marked reluctance, often likely brought on by a true self-denial, of existing health issues, as well as a resistance to traditional medical tests. This reluctance and resistance will inhibit, respectively, the collection of quantitative and qualitative data in an attempt to assess the health of Scientologists (Bainbridge & Stark 1980)
Refraining from the suggestion of illness and any other disagreement will be more conducive to the subject's compliance with the needs of the assessment. Political and cultural tensions concerning the group are high, and disagreements could lead in an outright dismissal of the assessment attempt and the medical practitioner (Kent 2002)
Scientology: Factors Affecting Health Assessment Considered by some to be a cult and others to be a religion, albeit a controversial one, Scientology unquestionably establishes strong cultural and personal beliefs and attitudes in its members (Ogle 2010)
In general, the dietary and health practices of Scientologists are in keeping with those recommended for all individuals, with normal deviations. The religious and spiritual practices of Scientologists are not all known to those outside the Church, but are certainly highly influential in the shaping of the beliefs and attitudes that Scientologists exhibit (Peckham 1998; Bainbridge & Stark 1980)
A competent nurse is one who is qualified to detect emotional trauma in addition to physical ailment, and because "personal mental health problems that predispose to suicide include depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse or dependence, psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, and a history of aggression, impulsivity, or severe anger" (Shain, 2007), it is important to recognize when these traits may threaten a child's well-being. A wealth of empirical research on adolescent suicide has shown that improving a child's social, economic, and biological conditions, by reducing poverty, violence, divorce rates, and promoting an actively healthy lifestyle is a significant precursor to the primary prevention of suicide (Sher, 2004)
What nursing interventions could you use to assist an adolescent you suspect is depressed beyond referring the adolescent to a state or community resource? One of the most tragically reliable sources of unnatural death in adolescents and school-aged children is the commission of suicide, and while the act itself may not be classified as a medical issue, the underlying disease of depression which so often accompanies can surely be treated by medical means. A competent nurse is one who is qualified to detect emotional trauma in addition to physical ailment, and because "personal mental health problems that predispose to suicide include depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse or dependence, psychosis, posttraumatic stress disorder, panic attacks, and a history of aggression, impulsivity, or severe anger" (Shain, 2007), it is important to recognize when these traits may threaten a child's well-being
). Changes in Women's Sexual Functioning A recent longitudinal study showed that sexual functioning changes as women transition through the menopausal period (Avis et al
Pregnant Women The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported that approximately 1.5 million women become victims of intimate partner violence each year (Cox, 2008)
The women respondents are beyond the age of menopause but confirmed that most of them remained sexually active, considered sex an important life aspect and expressed satisfaction in their sexual lives. The study led to further investigation into problems, linked with female sexuality, which, in turn, interfere with their sexual activity and well-being (Eden & Wylie)
The idea is for all sectors to share in the responsibility to promote sexual health and responsible sexual behavior (Satcher). The Adolescent Female According to recent studies, the majority of adolescents 15-19 years old in the United States and Canada had had sexual intercourse at least once (Hall et al