The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition Classification of DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) categorical classification is an approach used for diagnosing personality disorders (Armour, Műllerová, & Elhai, 2016). The categorical method diagnostic system approach has various strengths and limitations that have been identified by clinicians and researchers. The categorical approach is suitable, and it is regularly used by clinicians to diagnose psychiatric disorders because the existence or nonappearance of a certain condition essentially provides information concerning the suitable approach required for treatment. In this approach, a person can either be pregnant or not pregnant since it is an absolute condition. The categorical threshold is then used to establish the most appropriate treatment approach (Armour, Műllerová, & Elhai, 2016). In addition, the categorical approach is associated with a great extent of overlap of disorders linked with personality and various mental disorders. The approach is easy to use since it is possible to obtain greater accuracy as it limits the loss of diagnostic simplicity. The use of a categorical approach downplays…
Cognitive Behavior Therapy Question 1 Automatic thought The automatic thought observed was the conclusion that Nicole had after lengths of treating his older brother chronic illness. She presumed that since she was now doing well, then it had to be his turn to begin the treatment. The therapy sessions that her brother went through seemed to have taken a toll on the sister, an aspect that seemed to make her believe that somehow she had to undergo the same therapy. Cognitive distortion observed The distortion I observed was jumping to a conclusion in the sense that Nicole already made up her mind that whatever treatment her brother had gone through based on his chronic conditions (Corey, 2017). Her mother was also decided that her daughter needed to speak to counselor based on the experiences her brother had gone through; she did not have a medical opinion but made the assumptions anyway. I think a multicolumn worksheet was very beneficial as it offered the clients a chance to write down what they have learned, what the feel as well as remind…
Communicable diseases HIV Communicable diseases are a disease that is transmitted from one person to another by direct contact with an infected person. This disease can also be transmitted by the fluids of an infected person like blood. They can also be transmitted through indirect means by a vector. They are caused by microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, among others. The most major communicable disease is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This disease has affected many countries, and it has become a threat to various individuals. Different treatment techniques have been laid forward to help in minimizing the outbreak of this disease. Human immunodeficiency virus usually aims the cells in the immune system, which protects the body from various illnesses. The virus reduces the ability of the body to fight against various infections, including some types of cancer which may attack the body. A comprehensive description of HIV This disease is caused by body fluids, which include blood, semen, and breast milk. Treatment of this disease can prevent transmission of this disease from the mother to her child. The…
Cultural and Religious Beliefs and Healthcare Relationship between Cultural and Religious and Healthcare I agree with this critique that Female Genital Mutilation (F.G.M) practice in some of the North African, Asian, and South African countries is based on the cultural beliefs they have. Some of the cultural beliefs support F.G.M as it is a belief that carries a lot of weight even though it is against Western healthcare standards. I also agree that F.G.M poses a medical risk to the females. The communities that perform Female Genital Mutilationbelief that it is a rite of passage. A female was considered ready for marriage once they were mutilated. Additionally, the female is seen to be going against the tradition hence making her undergo the cut despite the medical risks. F.G.M is also carried out as it is culturally believed that it prevents unwanted pregnancies (InterAct & Human Rights Watch, 2017). Females who are not married are circumcised to help keep their hormones in check, therefore, avoiding unwanted pregnancies. Follow-up question: What are the dangers of F.G.M to women’s health? I accept that some…
Community nursing Community nursing is population-based nursing care in which interpersonal relationships between nurses and communities are enhanced to provide primary health care services to communities. The theoretical basis for community nursing helps a nurse to understand the premise behind community-oriented care. The Florence Nightingale Environmental theory is of particular interest in community nursing. This theory focuses on how we can improve the environmental conditions to prevent and control diseases, and to promote the health of the community. Imogene king’s theory of goal attainment focuses on the Nurse-Patient partnership in facilitating family-centered care and achieving the best possible healthcare outcomes (Adib-Hajbaghery & Tahmouresi, 2018). Orem’s self-care model guides a community nurse to engage communities actively in regulating factors affecting their health and treatment performance (Borji, Otaghi, & Kazembeigi, 2017). Health systems are very vital in improving health. Advanced healthcare systems provide efficient responses to public health concerns, reduced burden of diseases, and health promotion in maintaining healthy populations. Such systems provide platforms for effective patient treatment and management to control diseases. A plan of care commonly outlines a patient’s need and how…
Adverse Effects on Daylight Saving Time on Seniors’ Health Older people are vulnerable to adverse health condition due to variation in sleeping time. This condition is more critical among senior citizens suffering from chronic illnesses. The biggest challenge in sleep difficulties among the elderly is the loss of sleep during daylight saving time (Botek, 2020). A shift in daylight saving time can adversely affect an individual wellbeing in a variety of ways. The first impact of a change in daylight saving time is an interruption in the sleeping patterns. Little alterations in this time affect the sleeping rhythms and adversely affects mental functioning. These challenges heighten among senior citizens exposing them to a range of health repercussions (Botek, 2020). During the March time change, the chances of heart attack rise exponentially. A study carried out by Karolionska Institute in Sweden revealed that the rate of the heartbeat increases by approximately five percent within the period of the march time change (Botek, 2020). According to the study, the risk of heart attack drops significantly in the fall when clocks resume their…
common bleeding disorders, their symptoms, and the effect they bring on the delivery of oral health care Abstract Dental care is an essential part of human health. That is the reason why most oral care providers insist on strict dental hygiene. Poor dental hygiene leads to several complications, such as bleeding disorders. Bleeding disorders have severe adverse effects, and as such, the providers of oral care should be aware of the impacts caused by bleeding disorders, especially on dental patient’s management. Some of the practices occurring in dental practice include initial recognition of bleeding disorders. These may be an indication of the system pathological process. Systemic restoration of dental patients through surgery is best performed by practitioners who are well versed and very informed on matters regarding pathological conditions, complications, and most of the best treatment for such conditions. As such, one can see the essentiality of oral care providers getting well informed about bleeding disorders, their symptoms, impacts, and treatment processes. The purpose of this paper is to review and analyze some of the common bleeding disorders, their symptoms,…
Importance of evidence-Based Practice in Nursing The combination of analysis evidence, clinician’s know-how, and the welfare of patients is known as Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). The application of evident research has significantly improved the expertise and science used while practicing as a nurse. The analysis guides the practitioners to make sober decisions about the patients’ medical conditions (Dang & Dearholt, 2017). Additionally, the nurses get updated about the developing methods involved in patient care and, as a result, increase recovery chances of patients. According to Wright et al. (2016), patients get the confidence to open up about what they think about the treatment process. On the other hand, EBP helps the nurses to evaluate any potential harm or injuries on the patients. There are various steps included in EPB, which include the practitioner’s need to find out about the patient’s problem. As a result, the nurse can argue out the best treatment to give to the patient. However, the treatment should be supported in the clinical field before its application. After confirming the efficiency of the method, the nurse puts it…
healthcare in the United States of America The health sector is one of the most critical areas in the world today. The main aim is to provide quality healthcare for the United States citizens and impact everyone consequently. This paper will focus on healthcare in the United States by looking at the current trending issues, which is the affordability of healthcare in the United States. It is important to note that the United States of America is one of the most developed and advanced countries. Their economic system is on par with that of Canada and big countries such as Russia. So why is the health sector in the U.S still under-developed and struggling? This is the question most people ask. The political agendas and economic differences that exist in the United States today hamper the realization of a universal system of healthcare. This paper will help us understand healthcare in the United States of America by looking at all the impacting issues. The most impacting problem in the U.S right now is affordability. This is according to national state…
How we can improve the responsiveness to prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases using an epidemiological approach in lower and middle-income countries? Given that the low and middle-income countries are characterized by low capital and poor medical infrastructure, there is a need to improve the responsiveness to the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases. Therefore, the epidemiological approach helps health practitioners to evaluate the risk factors and the possible prevention strategies of non-communicable diseases. For instance, the epidemiological approach helps to determine the causes of chronic diseases such as diabetes, respiratory disease, and cancer-related diseases. According to Dart et al. (2016), regular physical exercises, and eating healthy food is an epidemiological approach solution used to prevent diseases such as diabetes, chronic kidney, and osteoporosis. Besides, avoiding exposure to risk factors such as cigarette smoke helps to prevent respiratory diseases. Reference Dart, H., Nguyen, N., & Colditz, G. A. (2016). Physical activity and chronic disease prevention. In The Young Female Athlete (pp. 163-179). Springer, Cham.