...Pain What is pain? Pain can be separated in two subcategories physical pain and emotional pain each with its own definition. Everyone has suffered from one or the other or both. Either way both are very unpleasant feelings. In the dictionary "pain” Is defined as a Physical suffering or distress. Though unpleasant pain is something we need for survival. Both emotional and physical pain are very different. Some people describe emotional pain as being the worst kind of pain there is though not everyone agrees with that statement. In this essay I'll be comparing both types of pain and go more in depth in each subcategory. Physical Pain is inevitable and it is a pain that is vital to our existence. If someone were to leave there had on a stove...
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...jRUNNING HEAD: The role of psychology in the onset of a chronic illness, as well as how psychological factors are related to the experience of chronic illness. Introduction American Psychology defines Association defines chronic illnesses as those who either have symptoms that occur on a constant basis or flare up episodically. While some chronic diseases may be terminal, much more are not. While these conditions can only be alleviated, they can usually be controlled through diet, exercise, lifestyle, and medical care and may even go into temporary remission. Chronic illnesses are common; it is estimated that more than 80% of older adults suffer from at least one chronic disease. (( The Psychology of Illness). Discussion Unlike acute illnesses...
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...Pain Management: A concept Analysis Laura Miller Sacred Heart University Pain Management: A concept Analysis Millions suffer from acute or chronic pain every year and the effects of pain exact a tremendous cost on our country in health care costs, rehabilitation and lost worker productivity, as well as the emotional and financial burden it places on patients and their families. The costs of unrelieved pain can result in longer hospital stays, increased rates of re-hospitalization, increased outpatient visits, and decreased ability to function fully leading to lost income and insurance coverage (American academy of pain medicine,2006). The most often used definition for pain is: an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage (Chandra & Ozturk, 2005, p.34; Loeser & Melzack, 1999, p.1607; McHugh & Thoms, 2001, p.33). The aim is to improve communication, develop tools to evaluate the effectiveness of pain management, and how it can be the solution in decreasing the cost of unrelieved pain, decrease re-hospitalization and also improve function and quality of life. Current use and historical perspective Individuals have a great tendency to treat their pain before seeking any medical assistance. Every culture has some type of home remedy that they rely on to treat any type of element including pain. According to Bonica, Pain is as old as humankind and Humankind has been suffering from...
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...of stress, one can have a better understanding of how they can tackle it when experiencing it themselves. Before we analyze each one individually, it is important to identify the three different kinds of stress. They are named Acute Stress, Episode Acute Stress, and Chronic Stress. While all three deal with different symptoms/occurrences in a person’s stress, these same symptoms “converge with one another” (Miller) when analyzing all three together. Acute Stress, the first of the three, would probably be defined as the broadest type, in terms of what it entails. It is known in many medical circles as the “most basic form of stress”. (Hains 18) The symptoms of Acute Stress can be separated into four major categories. Emotional distress; some combination of anger or irritability, anxiety and depression, the three stress emotions. Muscular...
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...the recent pass, novelty, and a threat to the ego. For example you may receive a phone call while at work saying that your child has a medical emergency. This may cause your blood pressure to raise which in return you experience acute stress. This type of on the spot stress however can be good for you because of the hormones released which cause you to deal with the situation. Since acute stress is short term it doesn’t have time to do any lengthy damage. Emotional stress is a form of acute stress which is caused by anger, irritability, anxiety or depression. While dealing with acute stress the body experiences muscular problems such as tension headaches, back pain, and tendon and ligaments problems. The body may also experience sweaty palms, heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath, chest pain, a rise in blood pressure, or cold hands and feet. A few simple ways you can deal with acute stress is by taking deep steady breaths through your diaphragm which will release neurotransmitters that calms the body. Exercising, counting backwards from 10, or simply taking a nap is other ways you can release stress. Chronic stress is the repeated exposure of prolonged tension from internal or external stressors, which may cause asthma,...
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...new, the profession is still in its early stage. They provide a variety of emotional and social changes in the life of a patient who is ill or disabled. They can help in the area of depression, and pain management and anything that can have a positive impact on the patient that is dealing with a major illnesses (Sarafino,2006). In addition, in order to apply psychology to hospitals we would need to create new titles for the needs of the patient. The titles are substance abuse counselor, inpatient-only psychology: child psychologist; and adult psychologist. There have been tremendous advances in medicines that can treat a variety of diseases, but the mental and physical need of many patients suffering long term with chronic pain, terminal illnesses, and stress disorders. There are also many other issues that the psychologist can be involved with at the hospital for example, there is a need for programs that would treat drug and substance abuse, and helping patients to deal with terminal illness and to also provide and prepare patients prior to surgery. Furthermore, there are many different kinds of pain and illnesses that an individual endures everyday of their lives. The pains can range from nervous system injuries to stroke, heart attack, and cancer. However there are other chronic illness like asthma, diabetes, and severe arthritis. For the chronically ill person there are good days, and bad days. Some patient’s condition requires daily visits to the doctor because they are...
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...As the population ages, there is an increasing number of families affected by chronic illness. In response to this trend, health care organizations have increased efforts to prevent disease and promote health (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015). Nurses are well-positioned to help families lead healthier lives by offering ways that they can support their loved ones during illness. The family nurse considers the family as a unit when planning care because all members of the family are affected when a person is ill. In this paper, I will choose a chronic illness that could affect a patient in my practice and discuss three ways to improve the health of the patient and family as they deal with the illness. Description of a Chronic...
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...Nick Sharpe 2177 words Choose a medical condition that interests you and research it. Write about the possible uses of hypnosis in the treatment of the condition as you see them. I will be looking at the impact that chronic illnesses have on a person’s life with particular reference to the illness Myalgic encephalomyelitis’ (M.E.) sometimes known as ‘Chronic Fatigue Syndrome’ (C.F.S). I will explore the role that hypnotherapy can have in pain relief and stress reduction. M.E. is an illness about which there is currently much disagreement among medical professionals regarding its classification, aetiology and recommended treatment. Estimates of it’s prevalence in the UK for example have ranged from 6 to 2600 in 100’000 across 10 years of study (1). Estimates by national health organizations say 450’000 people in the UK suffer. it occurs more often in women and is less prevalent among children and adolescents. Most research done has been on the assumption that they’re the same and this is gives good enough information at least for therapeutic purposes. CFS didn’t gained acceptance as a bona fide illness until 1988 because it is a ‘diagnosis by exclusion’ illness that can’t be tested for directly. Also the primary symptoms of fatigue, lethargy and muscle aches are similar to psychological conditions like depression, leading it to be dismissed by...
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...nowhere, or be brought on by a stressful event. With it comes pain, both physically and psychologically. There is hope though as there are several ways to try and alleviate the pain, or reduce the symptoms. Medications are available, and of course there is always hope for a cure. This disease does not only affect those afflicted, but their families and loved ones too. Cause Fibromyalgia can manifest in a person for many different reasons. One of the major causes of the disease is stress. It can be from simple everyday stresses, like working a tough job, or worrying about how to make ends meet. Other stresses are more physical, such as car crashes or childbirth, both of which put immense strain on the physical body. Another cause is Post- Traumatic Stress disorder. Post-Traumatic Stress can be the result of horrible events, such as war or abusive childhoods. In other cases the disease can simply manifest one day out of the blue (Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Syndrome, 1996). It is a disease that can hit any gender, but about 80% of known cases are women in their fifties (New Harvard Guide to Women's Health, 2004). Symptoms Many cases of Fibromyalgia are undocumented, mainly because some people don’t even know they have it. There are many symptoms and they can be either severe or mild depending on the person. Weight and physical condition before the disease starts to manifest are some of the conditions that determine how seriously the symptoms will affect the patient. The major...
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...motor-vehicle accident), or medical (such as certain infections). The chronic pain of rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other autoimmune diseases can trigger the development of fibromyalgia. The manner in which the brain and spinal cord process pain sensations is abnormal in fibromyalgia. The threshold at which stimuli cause pain or discomfort has been proven to be lower in fibromyalgia. The pain felt is more intense because the pain is amplified by the abnormalities in the central nervous system and in pain processing. Because of this, things that are not normally painful may be painful for someone with fibromyalgia. In addition, fibromyalgia causes the pain from any given cause to be worse. For example, a patient with fibromyalgia may find a massage painful instead of pleasant. In addition, back pain that someone without fibromyalgia experiences as moderate may be experienced as severe by someone with fibromyalgia, because the pain is amplified by abnormalities in pain processing by the central nervous system. Syndrome The defining feature of fibromyalgia is chronic widespread pain. This means pain in multiple areas of the body, most commonly in muscles, tendons, and joints. The pain is generally above and below the waist, on the left side of the body and on the right side of the body but can be localized, often in the neck and shoulders or low back, initially. The pain is chronic, which means it is present for more than three months. Patients commonly...
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...YJT Task 1 Sherrie Byrd 000550774 March 5, 2016 Purpose: The purpose of this speech is to persuade my audience that music can be used to help with stress as well as pain. I want my audience to see that the use of music in everyday life is good for the mind, body and soul. My central idea is that music is what can be used in the medical field as therapy use for pain, stress relief and in everyone’s everyday life. Intended Audience: My ideal audience for this speech would be those of any age that will be willing to try the power of music. The topic would also be beneficial to a larger group as in doctor, nurses, and anyone in the medical field whom help patients with pain or stress. The topic is also suitable for any person who would like to see the power of music in the way that has affected so many people. Significance: This topic is very significant to my all audiences that will listen because music is free on the radio, easy to use, and can be tailored to each individual. Moreover, there are so many diverse forms of music, soothing sounds of earth, and genres in the world of music. Music can be a Poweful Tool in stress relief and pain management! Studies have shown that using music is a widely accepted form of therapy. Of course, not all forms of music can be used as a form of therapy. Heavy metal or hard rock to me does NOT have a calming effect, although it is liked by some. The most famous...
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...Self-Management in Chronic Illnesses: A Concept Analysis Dianne Rinehardt Chamberlain College of Nursing NR501: Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Practice November 2015 Self-management in Chronic Illness: A Concept Analysis Globally, the human species is experiencing longer life-spans. As the number of persons with extended lifespans increases, so does the prevalence of those living with chronic illnesses. With the inception of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, there has been a paradigm shift in the focus of healthcare from treatment to prevention. The origin of this paradigm shift occurred when traditional provider-directed/patient compliant approach failed to produce the outcomes that were expected (Udlis, 2011). Transforming healthcare from a treatment modality to one of prevention assumes that each person will be actively engaged in the prevention of chronic illnesses. Dorothea Orem’s self-care and self-care deficit nursing theory is based on the premise that people are naturally inclined towards self-care and that nursing should be focused on identifying and correcting any self-care deficits. Orem defined self-care as, “care that is performed by oneself for oneself when one has reached a state of maturity that is enabling for consistent, controlled, effective, and purposeful action” (Orem, Taylor & Renpenning, 2001, p 149). Orem’s self-care and self-care deficit theory is directly applicable to the concept of self-management...
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...that is supposed to help with pain causes more harm than healing. A temporary fix creates a more permanent problem, “death” rather than a permanent solution. With proper guidelines and stricter regulation on dosage, usage, and physician prescribing, the chances of overdosing and death due to overdose could be decreased over time. The programs in place now are not as effective as they should be, this is seen with the increase in the rate of overdose from prescription drugs. Ayesha Sajid et al. states, there was a twofold increase...
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...as for healthful behaviors. This is especially true for the management of chronic conditions. This article offers a short history of self-management. It presents three self-management tasks—medical management, role management, and emotional management—and six self-management skills—problem solving, decision making, resource utilization, the formation of a patient–provider partnership, action planning, and self-tailoring. In addition, the article presents evidence of the effectiveness of self-management interventions and posits a possible mechanism, self-efficacy, through which these interventions work. In conclusion the article discusses problems and solutions for integrating self-management education into the mainstream health care systems. Whether one is engaging in a health promoting activity such as exercise or is living with a chronic disease such as asthma, he or she is responsible for day-to-day management. Gregory Bateson (3) once said, “one cannot not communicate.” The same is true for health behavior and disease management. One cannot not manage. If one decides not to engage in a healthful behavior or not to be active in managing a disease, this decision reflects a management style. Unless one is totally ignorant of healthful behaviors it is impossible not to manage one’s health. The only question is how one manages. The issue of self-management is especially important for those with chronic disease, where only the patient can be responsible for his or her day-to-day...
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...People with cerebral palsy deal with an assortment of physical issues, but not everyone with cerebral palsy is going to experience the same symptoms. Some people have mild cerebral palsy. While they may have a limp, they are able to walk on their own. They may experience a few other minor physical disruptions, but in general, they are able to perform daily activities on their own. Those with moderate cerebral palsy may need braces, medication, and other adaptive devices to perform daily tasks. Those with severe cerebral palsy will require a wheelchair. They will face significant challenges in performing other tasks. Each person with cerebral palsy faces their own set of unique physical challenges, but here are a few physical challenges many...
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