...This paper will discuss the Universal Self-Care Requisites, Developmental Self-Care Requisites, and Health Deviation Self-Care Requisites of assessed family according to Orem's Self-Care deficit theory. Family Profile This large family consists of eighteen children ages four to seventeen. The father (initials F.B.) is approximately forty years old. He is an Admiral in the United States Coast Guard. The mother (H.W.) is approximately forty years old. She is a self employed as a fashion designer. This is a second marriage for both after their respective spouses died. He brings to the marriage eight children. She brings ten; four of these are her biological children. Six are adopted and are of various ethnic backgrounds including African American, Indian and Asian. The children have vastly different interests. The family also has a nanny and a variety of pets. The primary language spoken is English. The children have a multitude of hobbies including boating, music, art and cheerleading. One problem with this family is trying to find a common hobby that all would be interested in participating. Currently this family is not experiencing any health related problems. Family function Historically families functioned for the purpose of financial survival, educating and socializing their young, passing along religion and culture, reproduce the species and provide protection from hostile forces, (Kaakinen, Hanson, Birenbaum, n.d.). Over time many of these functions have been delegated...
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...11 Functional Health Patterns: Assessment of a Family Jennifer Rannells Grand Canyon University Family-Centered Health Promotion Patricia King May 02, 2013 Gordon's 11 Functional Health Patterns: Assessment of a Family Health promotion is at the center of healthcare today. Healthy People 2010 provides a framework for health promotion and prevention of disease. Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns provides a foundation for gathering information through assessment of the individual and family which helps to identify lifestyle patterns. These patterns help to guide nursing diagnoses and interventions for actual or potential problems to promote health and wellbeing (Edelman & Mandle, 2010). This paper will outline two to three questions for each pattern used to assess the family and interpret the findings of a family assessment using Gordon’s 11 functional health patterns. The family interviewed consists of a husband and wife and their adolescent daughter. A brief summary of the findings for each health pattern will be discussed. From this information, two wellness and family diagnoses will be developed and presented. Summarize Findings for Each Functional Health Pattern 1. Health Perception-Health Management Pattern In this first patter, the family could identify a primary care physician and reported that each member has annual wellness checks. Exploration of healthy behaviors regarding diet and exercise revealed healthy patterns. The sleep pattern practices...
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...Theoretical Framework The study framework is not clearly identified; however, a tentative theory is proposed since a tentative theory “has had minimal exposure to critique by the discipline, and has had little testing, (Burns and Grove, 2009). The conceptual framework is limited to the model impaired sleep. The linking of the concept impaired sleep to independent variables of the fatigue countermeasures program for nurses (FCMPN). The FCMPN in this study was “modeled after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center’s Fatigue Countermeasures Program and the Sleep, Alertness, and Fatigue Education in Residency Program” (Scott et al., 2010, p. 253). The major study concepts include: “sleep deprivation (inadequate sleep), sleep disruption (fragmented sleep), lifestyle situation, and health related issues” (p. 251). There is no map or model of the impaired sleep model purposed by Lee et al., 2004 (as cited in Scott et al., 2010) in the article; however, there is a diagram of the conceptual framework for the FCMPN. Variable Identification and Definitions The research variables that Scott et al. (2010) observed and measured were the FCMPN, sleep duration, sleep quality, daytime sleepiness, drowsiness episodes, drowsy driving and motor vehicle crashes, and potential or actual errors. Research variables are used when a study occurs in an uncontrolled or field setting, without application of treatment to the subjects, to observe or measure variables (Burns...
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...Certainly, sleep is an integral part of your life, and getting enough of sleep is just as important as consuming water and food. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, on average, most adults require 7 to 9 hours of sleep, and children and teens need about 9.5 hours of sleep in order to function; however, many sleeping disorders may interfere with our health and affect our daily lives in a negative way — by making us more tired, sleepy, and less alert. One example of such disorder would be — obstructive sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common sleeping disorder which causes a disruption in person’s breathing patterns during sleep due to blocked upper airways, which include nose, throat, and mouth,...
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...conceptual framework is limited to the model of impaired sleep. The linking of the concept of impaired sleep to independent variables of the Fatigue countermeasures program for nurses (FCMPN). The major study concepts include: sleep deprivation (inadequate sleep), sleep disruption (fragmented sleep), lifestyle situation, and health related issues. Variables Identification and Definition Independent Variables: Feasibility of an FCMPN intervention for patient and nurse safety Conceptual Definition: “The model of impaired sleep (Lee et al., 2004) guided the intervention for evaluating the feasibility of an FCMPN for improving sleep duration and quality while reducing daytime sleepiness and patient care errors… Performance accomplishment was achieved by ‘educating’ the staff about fatigue, sleep, and circadian rhythms; neurobehavioral and health effects associated with sleep loss or deprivation; and misconceptions about sleepiness” (Scott, et al. 2010, p. 250, 253). Operational Definition: “A one-group pretest-posttest repeated measures approach was used. Participants provided data 2 week before the FCMPN, 4 weeks after receiving the intervention, and again at 3 months after intervention (Scott, et al. 2010, p. 250). Dependent Variables: Fatigue Countermeasures Program for Nurses (FCMPN) Conceptual Definition: The FCMPN is conceptually defined that sleep deprivation and sleep disruption can lead to sleep loss and poor sleep quality as shown in Figure 1 (Scott, et al. 2010, p...
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...living in a new place is a very difficult thing to do. If someone is getting less than the recommended amount of sleep or is sleeping restlessly or disturbed throughout the night, it carries over into their day and often has negative effects on their studies. Sleep is very important for everyone but especially for a college student under a great deal of pressure and stress. Losing sleep is not good and is even worse when you lose it because of your own snoring. Just about everyone snores occasionally, but if snoring happens frequently it can affect the quantity and quality of your sleep; snoring can lead to poor sleep and daytime fatigue, irritability, and increased health problems. A change in sleeping position, clearing nasal passages, and cleaning bedroom furniture are a few ways to stop or limit snoring during the night in order to prevent multiple problems from occurring due to snoring. Because sleep is so important, not only for a person’s body but also for their mind, it is imperative that any unnecessary disruption occurring during their sleep be dealt with as quickly as possible. Changing the position in which a person sleeps can easily stop snoring. Due to the structure of the nasal passageway, a person sleeping on their back is more likely to snore than someone that sleeps on their side. If a snorer is accustomed to sleeping on their back and are unable to sleep throughout the night on their side or stomach they can lay a body pillow beside themselves to help keep themselves...
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...The relocation and adjustment processes occurring within persons facing involuntary deployment are most certainly filled with anxiety and uncertainly. This discussion will focus on women veterans who have served on the front lines and the affects of combat deployment. Examinations defining the trials and tribulations faced by the female military member will place attention on the psychological and psychosocial transactions that occur during military operations and the challenges women face. Expansion of this topic will include a dialogue that offers insight into the growing concerns shaping the outcomes of the female member’s deployment to include military sexual trauma, eating disorders, depression, substance abuse, adjustment disorders, sleep disturbances and spiritual and existential struggles. Although this topic will only provide a brief glimpse into the female veteran’s plight it opens up a forum for further discussions within this topic with the intentions of highlighting the effects of combat deployment on women veterans who served on the front lines. Women Veterans: The Effects of Combat Deployment The participation of women deployed to combat areas throughout the world is vital to the successful outcomes of any mission. Women in the military are well trained and possess specific military skills invaluable to combat maneuvers and infantry tactics. Many branches of the military capitalize on these attributes that either mirror the skills of their male counterparts...
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...China, Japan and the Middle East countries. These students have their own diverse styles of living and this include their pattern of sleep. According to Evans (2006), there are slightly different performance in when and how people sleep. This research aims to explore the exact differences of pattern of students who are studying at NTIC. It will also examine the reasons and the serious influences of sleep on health. During the research with NITC students, the main aim is to gain the typical feedbacks from the samples which will be chosen in the research, and to compare my forecast with the significant reasons which may cause the differences of sleeping time among students. Furthermore, I aim to Analyse the considerable effects in both advantages and disadvantages as well, and give a conclusion and some appropriate recommendation for persuading the students to take care of their health problems caused by bad sleeping habits. The main questions will be answered in the research include: 1. What are the effects of different sleep patterns on NTIC students? 2. How many people realized the effects are caused by their sleep habits and the different attitudes of facing the effects ? 3. Will someone’s’ sleep habits affect other people or be imitated by other people? 4. Does any effective way exist which can make students sleep regularly? 2. Literature review There have been many...
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...your care, get extremely tired and agitated after lunch each day but her parents have strongly suggested they do not want Mayah to have a nap as they find it hard to get her to sleep at night if she sleeps during the day care. The staff member decides to let Mayah sleep as she believes the child really needs it. The parents visit at the time the child is sleeping and complains to the director about this matter: Recognition of the dilemma: I chose the Ethical dilemma 1, I will start with my role as a parent. As a parent, I was really annoyed because your centre hasn’t provided the services that I expect. I have made it clear what services I expect so you should follow the instructions what I have given. Mayah doesn’t get enough sleep due to Mayah being awake at night if she has had a nap during the day. As a result, the staff member broke the sleep routine which I am trying so hard to make for her. Legal aspects Qin Bao (parent): I know the UNCROC, the government policies and your centre policies which all state the children have right to sleep and rest. Under the Education & Care Services National Regulations (the National Regulations), (2012). Regulation 81: The approved provider of an education and care service must take reasonable steps to ensure that the needs for sleep and rest of children being educated and cared for by the service are met, having regard to the ages, development stages and individual needs of the children. It means children have right to sleep and...
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... Irish 1 A. SG, is a beautiful 26 year old female born to a loving family with parents whom have been supporting her since birth. Tragically at birth, SG was deprived of oxygen during a difficult labor in which she suffered great brain anoxia, resulting in cerebral palsy. Due to her diagnosis, cerebral palsy has left SG with very little to hardly any muscle tone, movement and motor skills. From newborn to 21 years of age, SG’s parents provided all services of care through their home and acquired special schooling through their hometown. As with SG’s heritage background, the Irish when struck with a crisis involving disability are always compassionate. Especially, when family is involved, they are willing to care for a disabled person at home as did SG’s parents. Lipson and Dibble states that, “The Irish also view illness and disability as human fate which involves suffering, bearing the natural consequence of living and of God’s will.” (p. 286) Although today many Irish view disability and illness as a result of natural causes. As Americans, Nicole Webster (2010) expresses, “The trend is that American society is a culture that is less than accepting of disabilities, and thus the lifestyles of those with disabilities are less than equal compared with those without disabilities. This inequality...
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...intense tightening (contraction) of the muscles. Epileptic seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Non-epileptic seizures are different. These seizures are not caused by abnormal electrical signals in your brain. These seizures look like epileptic seizures, but they are not caused by epilepsy. There are two types of non-epileptic seizures: • Physiologic non-epileptic seizure. This type results from a disruption in your brain. • Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure. This type results from emotional stress. These seizures are sometimes called pseudoseizures. CAUSES Causes of physiologic non-epileptic seizures include: • Sudden drop in blood pressure. • Low blood...
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...Sleep Deprivation in the Cockpit Abstract Sleep deprivation has been noted as the primary factor of numerous accidents and near mid-air crashes in the aviation industry for centuries. Pilot’s tend to experience sleep deprivation more frequently than the average human being does, this is due to the long hours of international flights or because of coast to coast type flights. Therefore, establishing an understanding of how sleep deprivation influences a pilot’s performance in the cockpit or an air traffic controller’s judgment is crucial in order to counter fatigue or to develop a strategy to eliminate sleep deprivation all together. The goal of this study will help examine the cause of sleep deprivation as well as focus on techniques that will decrease the chances of sleep deprivation in the cockpit. Sleep deprivation is a common particular occurrence in the aviation community for a variety of reasons. Long-haul flight operations often involve rapid multiple time-zone changes, sleep disturbances, circadian disruptions, and long irregular work schedules. These factors can result in fatigue, cumulative sleep loss, decreases alertness, and decreased performance in long-haul flight crews. Therefore causing operational effectiveness and safety maybe compromised because of pilot and crew fatigue (Crew Factors in Flight Ops). According to the National Transportation Safety...
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...Sleep is essential for a healthy lifestyle, but as people get older and busier, the concept of sleep in our mind twists into a luxury instead of being a necessity. In reality, a multitude people all over the United States fail to realize that without a proper rest period, the body’s mental and physical state start to go on a downhill spiral, and they can start to experience many health issues such as fatigue and anxiety among many other conditions. Thankfully, this can all be avoided by acknowledging and using simple strategies that support adequate sleep. Surely, the most asked question is what exactly is sleep deprivation and what are the symptoms? Sleep deprivation is simply being unable to get the sufficient amount of sleep for long periods of time. The most common type of sleep deprivation has the symptoms of fatigue, excessive drowsiness, and irritability. There’s a distinct kind of lack of sleep called chronic sleep deprivation, and has dire symptoms such as malaise, depression, memory loss, and the development of psychosis. In severe cases it may eventually lead to death. This grave condition can be caused by abnormal stress levels, drug abuse, and overworking. (Davis) Lack of sleep has been associated with weight gain and obesity. In the article, 14 ways lack of sleep is causing weight gain, research has shown that tired people reach more for...
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...his inability to sleep and convinces him to see his physician. He gets a referral to see a psychiatrist and is diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by unreasonable thoughts and fears that lead a person into repetitive behaviors. It has two parts: obsessive and compulsive. The obsessive portion relates to a person’s repetitive thoughts and emotions. The compulsive part concerns the person’s inability to resist the repetitive actions. Trying to ignore or stop these thoughts only create more anxiety and stress. (Neighbors, 2015, Chapter 21). Based on the onset of the disease and the symptoms that Jim is displaying, he should receive a primary level of care. Treating OCD early can reduce the symptoms and the disruption that this disease can cause in daily life. Treatment for OCD consists of medications and behavior therapy. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the doctor may only prescribe counseling. Medications such as anti-depressants or tricyclic anti-depressants help to relieve obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors and help balance brain chemicals (National Institute of Mental Health, n.d.). Receiving both types of treatment will help Jim be able to cope with his life without the constant anxiety about his obsessions and compulsions. Jim and other people who have OCD can find more information on the cause, effect and treatment options that are available from their primary care providers. There are...
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...for regulating biological functions including wakefulness, sleep, appetite, and temperature. These physiological aspects are absolutely necessary for a healthy life cycle, therefore, ensuring that these cells that control circadian rhythms are properly functioning is crucial to health. Maintaining a balanced lifestyle where we receive an adequate amount of physical activity and sleep as well as nutrients is something that many individuals are aware of, though, when we lead busy lives that disrupt our sleep or appetite patterns, circadian rhythms can become poorly affected and/or altered by negative impacts from daily activities. Shift work, for instance, can often be stressful on our circadian rhythms, which can later lead to avoidable illnesses and diseases. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the basis of circadian rhythms as well as how certain physiological processes can be affected by shift work. Circadian rhythms are regular fluctuations that occur in parts of the body, depending on physiological function; these fluctuations go from high to low points within a twenty-four hour time frame ("Circadian rhythm", n.d.). These patterns are important to note as having knowledge on "biological clocks" can assist in finding cures to issues such as "sleep disorders, jet lag and other health problems" (NIGMS, 2012, para. 11). According to the Polyphasic Society: "When we refer to a circadian rhythm in polyphasic sleep we refer to the rhythm with which the body keeps to detect...
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