social support in coping with HIV/AIDS The terminal nature of HIV has been a source of profound despair in modern civilization. The brutal effects of the virus are untreatable and as a result have forced interventionists to seek other methods of helping patients who have been infected by the disease. Psychologists have sought ways of improving the mental state of patients; at the forefront of this particular research field is the role of social support in coping with HIV. Social support has largely
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Unit 57: Support individuals to eat and drink M/601/8054 1.3 Describe ways to resolve any difficulties or dilemmas about the choice of food and drink In care home where I work there are usually two choices of food and drinks on the menu. It happens that we need to serve something different because the individuals can’t‚ or don’t want to eat anything that’s on the menu. 1.4 Describe how and when to seek additional guidance about an individual’s choice of food and drink Some residents have their
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Support individuals with specific communication needs Unit 4222-324 (HSC 3029) 1 - Understand specific communication needs and factors affecting them 1. explain the importance of meeting an individual’s communication needs Individuals who have communication problems need support to enable them to express themselves effectively. It is therefore important for the carer to be aware of the individuals preferred method of communication and also to support the individual to use their preferred
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CU2650 Support Individuals with Specific Communication Needs 1.1 The importance of meeting a service user’s communication needs is very important. In my job role I need to communicate with people all the time. First and foremost the service user I am supporting‚ but there are also their family and friends‚ who are likely to be involved in the personal support plan. The way in which I communicate will be different depending on the service user I am communicating with and the purpose of which
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316 Support individuals to access and use services and facilities. 1.1 Accessing a range of community services and facilities can be beneficial to an individual’s well being and can have significant impact on self-esteem‚ personal identity and development whilst supporting goals and outcomes the individual has identified. These opportunities allow people to take part and have involvement in things they previously thought where impossible. 1.2 There are a wide range of barriers an individual may
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belief influence end of life care in three different aspects. It affects the communication strategy that the medical professional will use in interacting with the patient or the patients family. Cultural beliefs determine the person or people that will be responsible for making the decisions. Third‚ religious and cultural beliefs influence the attitudes of the patient and their families towards advance care directives (Searight and Gafford‚ 2005). Delivering culturally sensitive end of life care requires
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Unit 59 Support individuals to manage continence 1.1 - This can affect their sense of dignity and self-esteem and many people find it very hard to accept that they might need help from someone else in such an intimate area of their life. Incontinence can also affect someone’s day to day. Every day activities suddenly become a lot more challenging and many people get worried about leaving their own house. 1.2- Dementia Childbirth Irritable bowel syndrome
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During the review process at the end of term June 2008‚ it was discussed with JM that he would like to progress into mainstream F.E on a chosen course‚ the review is where the student has a chance to communicate where or what they want to work on to help improve there health and social well-being. In JM’s care plan it states that he is anxious of new situations‚ so it will be put into place for him to have staff support on his college course until he is comfortable with his new surroundings and
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Unit 57 Support indiviuals to Eat and Drink 1.3 Describe ways to resolve any difficulties or dilemmas about the choice of food and drink. Giving them two or more choices and let them decide what they like‚ giving more details about the food will help them to choose. Explain to individuals about the importance of a healthy diet and encourage and support them to choose healthy options and alternatives. Explain to individuals about the consequences of a poor diet choice. For example‚ obesity
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End Of Life Care Valerie Gomez Brookline College March 2‚ 2017 End of life care In the United States in the 20th century‚ with advances in medical technology and science‚ the care of the dying patient shifted from family and community to health professionals. Throughout history‚ nurses have sought ways to improve quality of life for individuals‚ families‚ and communities during every phase of life’s journey. Advocacy is a common thread of quality end-of-life (EOL) nursing care‚ encompassing
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