Category: Disorders

Sleep disorders are complex and widespread, especially in western industrial countries, in which potentially a large number of adults have difficulties with getting regular sleep hours. Moreover, the disease lasts for years among at least half of the patients who suffer from sleep disorders. Among people with insomnia, postmenstrual women constitute an especially vulnerable group.…

Table of Contents Things to Do Before Diagnosing a Somatoform Illness Importance of Diagnosing a Somatoform Illness How to Go About the Initial Intervention Reference Things to Do Before Diagnosing a Somatoform Illness Somatoform disorders represent a class of psychiatric diseases whereby an individual has no identifiable biological foundation but manifest with physical issues. The…

Mental illness has insufficient research foundation and evidence-based information when compared to physical diagnosis. The use of drugs to treat psychiatric disorders is widely accepted but may not be justified in a particular case. The combination of pharmacology and behavioral therapy can reduce the need for medication and provide an identical health outcome. Thus, drugs…

Introduction PTSD is a mental illness that can occur as a result of extreme trauma, such as physical, psychological, or sexual experiences. Traumatized people are more likely to acquire (PTSD), a condition in which the victim’s consciousness is dominated by the recollection of the traumatic incident, affecting their lives, mental health, and well-being. The Biopsychosocial…

Table of Contents Introduction Current Relevance Risk Factors Effect on Clinical Practice Using Information in Clinical Setting Lobbying Conclusion References Introduction Impaired nursing practice occurs when a nurse cannot provide adequate patient care due to being under the influence of chemical substances, such as drugs or alcohol (Thew, 2017). Impaired practice is often viewed in…

Table of Contents Introduction Current Relevance Risk Factors Effect on Clinical Practice Using Information in Clinical Setting Lobbying Conclusion References Introduction Impaired nursing practice occurs when a nurse cannot provide adequate patient care due to being under the influence of chemical substances, such as drugs or alcohol (Thew, 2017). Impaired practice is often viewed in…

Table of Contents Patient Scenario Patient Education/Teaching Plan Description of mHealth app References Society is often confronted with illnesses that have explanations or can be outwardly interpreted and noticed. However, the situation is changing for mental disorders because it is a more complex group of illnesses. Support for mental health continues to be an urgent…

Table of Contents Patient Assessment Diagnosis Interventions Spiritual Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Medication References Patient Isabel, 26 years-old female from Michigan, came to a social worker feeling pain and as if she was guilty; she was anxious, sleepy, and depressed. She narrated that her problem started immediately after her parents divorced when she was only…

Table of Contents Neuromuscular Disorders Muscular Dystrophy Spinal Muscular Atrophy Peripheral Neuropathies Myasthenia Gravis Conclusion References Neuromuscular Disorders It is crucial to emphasize that neuromuscular diseases are a group of diseases of the muscles of the body and nerves located in the limbs, during which the primary pathological process is noted directly in the muscle…

Medical sciences in the modern world are more universal and rigorous in their approach to studying factors that harm public health. One such problem is the culture of improper nutrition, in which the individual directs all efforts to receive only healthy foods (Oberle 495). Although this diet seems ideal, there is, in fact, an eating…