Alternative Medicine and Unit Learning Outcome
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Unit – HS2003
Unit Learning outcome(s) Assessment criteria Questions
HS2003 1 1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort
Answer
It is important to have a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort by looking at the situation as a whole. Not just the physical side but also the mental, emotional, spiritual and social needs. Conventional medicine, alternative and complementary therapies can be used as options to relieve pain and other symptoms if desired. The care plan has been made with information which supports their lifestyle and culture. The purpose is to bring comfort, dignity and peace to the clients as well as support to their family members. 1 1.2 Describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort
Answer
Use drugs such as paracetamol, morphine, and ibuprofen. Use physical methods like hot water bottle, massage, cooling with ice, repositioning. Exercise methods such as walking around or taking other exercises, having a chat or doing something else to distract from pain. Alternative therapies such as aromatherapy, homeopathic medicine, reflexology, acupuncture, yoga – these therapies should be used only where care professional agrees with the beneficial effects. 1 1.3 Outline agreed ways of working that relate to man-aging pain and discomfort
Answer
Before using any of the methods to manage pain, the client needs to be assessed, as every kind of pain relief can be harmful, care plan and policies and procedures always have to be followed and necessary precautions have to be taken. 2 2.1 Describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s wellbeing and communication
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2 2.2 Encourage an individual to express feelings of dis-comfort or pain
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2 2.3 Encourage an individual to use self-help methods of pain control
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2 2.4 Assist an individual to be positioned safely
Unit – HS2003
Unit Learning outcome(s) Assessment criteria Questions
HS2003 1 1.1 Explain the importance of a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort
Answer
It is important to have a holistic approach to managing pain and discomfort by looking at the situation as a whole. Not just the physical side but also the mental, emotional, spiritual and social needs. Conventional medicine, alternative and complementary therapies can be used as options to relieve pain and other symptoms if desired. The care plan has been made with information which supports their lifestyle and culture. The purpose is to bring comfort, dignity and peace to the clients as well as support to their family members. 1 1.2 Describe different approaches to alleviate pain and minimise discomfort
Answer
Use drugs such as paracetamol, morphine, and ibuprofen. Use physical methods like hot water bottle, massage, cooling with ice, repositioning. Exercise methods such as walking around or taking other exercises, having a chat or doing something else to distract from pain. Alternative therapies such as aromatherapy, homeopathic medicine, reflexology, acupuncture, yoga – these therapies should be used only where care professional agrees with the beneficial effects. 1 1.3 Outline agreed ways of working that relate to man-aging pain and discomfort
Answer
Before using any of the methods to manage pain, the client needs to be assessed, as every kind of pain relief can be harmful, care plan and policies and procedures always have to be followed and necessary precautions have to be taken. 2 2.1 Describe how pain and discomfort may affect an individual’s wellbeing and communication
Answer
2 2.2 Encourage an individual to express feelings of dis-comfort or pain
Answer
2 2.3 Encourage an individual to use self-help methods of pain control
Answer
2 2.4 Assist an individual to be positioned safely