Sentences with phrase «emotional health of patients»

She said she would then see cases of rapid decline in both the physical and emotional health of these patients.

The study — the largest to date assessing the mental and emotional health of patients with cancer using a fully standardized, diagnostic face - to - face interview — is published in the October 6 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

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Research has shown that medical patients who develop emotional health problems cost more to treat and respond less well to treatment; as a result, says Ahern, «it behooves the medical system to do a better job in detection and treatment of behavioral health because it drives outcomes and drives the costs.»

«All patients should be well informed about the potential adverse effects of ADT, and interventions to improve mental and emotional health such as exercise programs and dietary / lifestyles changes could be of particular importance,» he concludes.

«We did not see the same pattern of prescribing from psychiatrists or general practitioners,» said Lacasse, who suggests that OB / GYNs should refer their patients to mental health practitioners in such tragic and highly emotional situations.

«Addressing chemo brain will help improve a patient's quality of life since these side effects can lead to emotional and mental health issues that affect a person's ability to function in society.»

While caregiver assistance can be beneficial to patients, such care may have negative consequences for caregivers, including poor health - related quality of life, emotional distress, caregiver burden, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

My name is Dr. Talia Marcheggiani, I'm a naturopathic doctor with a special focus in mental health and emotional wellness and today I'm going to talk to you about how to make one of my favourite breakfasts to recommend patients: the morning smoothie.

Furthermore, Naturopathic doctors are often trained in counseling, so they may be better at identifying and cultivating the emotional, mental and spiritual health of patients to help them achieve optimal health.

Using gentle and non invasive means, each of the naturopathic doctors, Dr. Jonathan Bablad and Dr. Vanessa DiCicco, tailor their treatment plans to the unique needs of their patient, taking into account the physical, emotional, environmental and spiritual influences that impact their patient's health.

As a gastroenterologist and previus ICU specialist, in my 34 year practice I have found that the benefits of H.Pylori eradication and posterior treatment with probiotics, changes the health of my patients, not only GI but also emotional and general sense of health.

His goal is to clearly identify the values and health priorities of his patients as well as their underlying challenges and together cultivate an effective, efficient and sustainable plan that addresses the physical, mental, emotional as well as spiritual aspects of the individual.

She treats each patient by focusing on the entire physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social aspects of health.

His 30 years of ongoing research and practice emphasizes addressing the nutritional, environmental, emotional, structural, and biochemical aspects of acute and chronic health conditions in his patients.

The foundation of integrative medicine is to consider the whole patient, focusing on your health from a body, mind, and emotional perspective.

She treats each patient by focusing on the entire physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, and social aspects of health.

We place each patient at the center of our approach and address the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences that affect a person's health.

You must provide a doctor's letter that: states that you have a mental or emotional disability recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; shows the need for emotional support or psychiatric service animal for air travel and / or activity at your destination; provides proof of their licensing as a mental health professional or medical doctor (including date, type and state of license) and that you're a patient.

Basically, for the same reasons many people choose alternative medicine for themselves: to use more natural therapies that support healing rather than treat symptoms; to honor patients as individuals with unique strengths and weaknesses rather than simply as patients with a certain disease condition; to strive to understand the connection between the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of all living beings, and how they profoundly affect health and vitality.

Teaming with the staff in Dr. Marty Becker's Fear Free training expanded the entire team's awareness of the patient's emotional health while under our care.

Studies have shown that such visitations provide emotional outlets for patients, and lead to increased socialization, relaxed mood, and an overall reduction of blood pressure, as well as boosting the general health of the people we serve.

Compassion fatigue has been defined as «the emotional burden that health care providers may experience as a result of overexposure to traumatic events that patients are experiencing».

This may also include how a dog's emotional well - being can play a role in all aspects of its life and health, including veterinary care, how decreasing fear, anxiety, and stress is beneficial to the patient and owner both during the veterinary visit and at home, a focus on Fear Free applications pre - and post-veterinary visit, successful case studies / stories of how a dog went from fearful to Fear Free during or throughout the course of a single or series of veterinary visits, positive experiences working with a Fear Free certified veterinary professional or anything that highlights how Fear Free and what it stands for is all around better for staff, patients, and clients.

She now works as a Health Care Consultant for Coast to Coast Cardiology, and her extensive abilities allow her to excel in the emotional and demanding environment that directly improves the welfare of our patients.

These emotional responses should be taken into account when considering what services are necessary in order for patients to achieve the «highest attainable standard of physical and mental health» as provided for by the ICESPR.

Joint ONIWG / OFL report details problems with WSIB practices identified by a growing number of health professionals who see the Board ignoring their opinions on recommended treatment for their patients — with adverse emotional and financial consequences (as illustrated by accounts of injured workers» experiences).

Daily tasks mentioned on the resume example of a Health Care Worker include helping patients with personal hygiene, changing beds, serving meals, helping patients to the toilet, providing emotional support, and maintaining patient rooms clean.

• Great critical - thinking skills, with ability to quickly determine the best course of action for a patient's health • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to lead effectively and manage staff • Sympathetic, caring, and able to show compassion for patients experiencing physical and emotional distress • Demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet, word, and database applications • Skilled in conflict resolution • CPR and BLS certified

• Interview patients and families to determine patients» medical and treatment histories • Assess patients to determine the extent of disability and need for rehabilitation activities • Assist doctors in creating and implementing rehabilitation programs based on the individual needs of each patient • Provide patients with physical and emotional support according to their specific plans • Help patients adapt to lifestyle changes and teach them new skills that they will need in order to survive • Educate patients and families about the different types of rehab services available to them and help them choose by providing suggestions according to their medical conditions • Ascertain that patients» vitals are taken and recorded throughout the rehabilitation process • Encourage patients to perform daily tasks independently and help them where their limitations crop up • Monitor patients» health and comfort and ensure that any emotional or physical problems are dealt with in an immediate manner

Mental Health Therapists help relieve patients of mental disorders and emotional stress by listening patients» concerns and offering solutions.

Emergency Department RN, September 2011 — presentCullman Regional Medical Center — Cullman, Alabama — Conducts triage on incoming patients and prioritizes treatment - Assists in implementing medical procedures and medications - Documented all symptoms and patient history for individual patients - Provides comfort to patients and their family members - Educates patients and family members on condition, treatment, follow - up care and medicationsRN Registered Nurse, April 2006 — September 2011Alacare Home Health & Hospice — Tuscaloosa, Alabama — Assessed patient's physical, psychological and social environment - Documented vital statistics and reported changes to physician - Implemented prescribed treatments, including IVs and medications - Educated patients and family members on continued care and pain managementRN Telephone Triage, November 2000 — April 2006Department of Veterans Affairs — Birmingham, Alabama — Assessed patient needs and recommended appropriate actions to promote disease management, injury prevention and emotional wellness - Offered educational advice and materials to support patients or caregivers - Documented all interactions with patients

OUR CHALLENGES, Covington, KY (2/2009 to 5/2010) Volunteer • Engaged patients in conversation to determine the extent of mental illness • Provided physical and emotional care according to set medical / mental health plans prescribed by the doctor • Assisted patients with their personal needs including bathing, grooming and washing • Ascertained that appropriate meals are being provided to each patient and encouraged them to partake them • Created and maintained records of patients by following strict confidential protocols

They may conduct tests take measurements of a patient's mobility, emotional and social skills, and overall health prior as they begin to formulate a treatment plan.

Track record of assessing patients» mental and emotional health conditions.

• Communicate, facilitate, and collaborate with members of patient's health care team as well as family members to meet physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the patient.

I am also well versed in nature and quality of all nursing care that a patient receives as well as highly skilled in providing patient and family with health education and emotional support.

• Talented and forward thinking Mental Health Counselor with over 10 years of experience in assessing patients for mental and emotional health illnesses, and providing well - placed interventions and plans, based on individualized need of each paHealth Counselor with over 10 years of experience in assessing patients for mental and emotional health illnesses, and providing well - placed interventions and plans, based on individualized need of each pahealth illnesses, and providing well - placed interventions and plans, based on individualized need of each patient.

• Exceptionally talented Mental Health Counselor with a track record of success providing primary healthcare and assistance to patients diagnosed with both mental and emotional disorders.

Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 20 sessions per week.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.

Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-- Duties & Responsibilities Provide support to other staff and coordinate all care efforts while acting as primary point of contact to patients Perform frequent patient evaluations, including initial and on - going examinations, monitoring and tracking of vital signs, executing various minor procedures, and both administering and tracking medication use per physician orders for an extensive variety of conditions Alert physicians to any change in condition and raise concerns when necessary through accurate communication Communicate effectively with other medical staff, family members and interested parties to facilitate the efficient treatment of patients as well as ensure the timely information flow Collaborate in the development of treatment plans, providing guidance from point of admission through discharge while utilizing initial and on - going assessments to provide correct medical direction Deliver emotional and informational support to patient, their families, and other interested parties, helping them understand conditions, treatments and potential outcomes Develop and maintain competencies and knowledge of medical techniques, information, conditions, treatments, medications, and potential interactions, participating actively in all continuing education opportunities Utilize and employ knowledge from clinical rotations in MedSurgical, Telemetry, GI, Emergency Room, Post-Partum, Nursery, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Family Practice and Urgent Care settings Adhere strictly to local, state, and federal health - related laws in the administration of care, the operation and utilization of all medical equipment and procedures, and treatment of patients Address patient and doctor queries, resolving them in an expedited manner

Obtained and set up suction equipment.Provided personal nursing care in pre - and post-operative situations.Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G - tube, J - tube, and regular catheter insertion.Recognized and reported abnormalities and / or changes in patients» health status to nursing staff.Provided patients and families with emotional support.Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.

I Teresa Triplett Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.Assisted nurses with cleaning rectal tube, G - tube, J - tube, and regular catheter insertion.Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.Recognized and reported abnormalities and / or changes in patients» health status to nursing staff.Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.Assisted with ADLs.Provided patients and families with emotional support.Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying.

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed daily operations of multiple mental, emotional, and medical care facilities for at risk youth Recruited, trained, and supervised administrative, counseling, and development personnel Oversaw strategic planning, development of company goals, and implementation of action plan Designed and implemented staff development and recognition programs Built and strengthened relationships with industry figures, community leaders, and board members Managed marketing and fundraising activities enhancing community awareness and income Led individual and group therapy sessions resulting in significant personal development of participants Developed customized treatment plans for each patient ensuring the highest standard of care Responsible for patient charts, medication administration, overall health, and personal safety Established and executed daily living routine for residential therapy patients Provided transportation to school, medical appointments, and other activities as needed Built a therapeutic environment which fostered maximum growth and development of youth

Registered Nurse / Administrator — Duties & Responsibilities Provide quality patient care and medical team support across a variety of medical specialties Proficient with skillful assessment, planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of treatment plans Skilled in telemetry, women's services, post-partum and orthopedic settings utilizing evidence based practicum Oversee junior team members ensuring compliance with all regulatory authorities and laws including HIPPA Successfully served as charge nurse, unit secretary, clinical preceptor and mentor to graduate / student nurses Manage employee schedules, workflow, inventory, admissions, and discharges Implement physician directed treatment plans, perform evaluations, administer medications, and chart progress Maintain working knowledge of accepted standards of care, emerging medical technology, and pharmaceuticals Fulfill duties as restraint liaison committee member for orthopedic unit Serve as patient advocate collaborating with discharge planners, medical social workers, home health agencies, and other parties to ensure a smooth transition of patients to post discharge care Instruct patients in healthy lifestyles, treatment plans, and offered emotional support as needed Provide exceptional medical team support including filing, phones, and other tasks as needed Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity

They may focus on the health or neuropsychology of their patients, identifying developmental disorders, traumatic brain injuries, or the impact of how other medical conditions affect emotional functioning.

Prevalence of perceived experiences of emotional, physical, sexual, and health care abuse in a Swedish male patient sample

The present study analyzed relationships between everyday competence, goal of therapy, and health - related locus of control with emotional wellbeing of 337 newly diagnosed cancer patients.

We conclude that associations between health - related locus of control and emotional wellbeing vary with patients» level of everyday competence.

Subtitle: Associations between health - related locus of control, everyday competence, goal of therapy, and emotional well - being in newly diagnosed cancer patients