Osteoarthritis is a worldwide chronic condition that has impacted the lives on many people today, causing pain, deformity, and difficulty with daily physical tasks. This chronic condition is, “believed to have a genetic cause or predisposition, and is caused by wear and tear on a joint. The cartilage wears away and exposes the bone.” (Rosdahl and Kowalski, 2006, p.1235) This chronic condition generally targets individuals with obesity and it is most commonly found among women. The pathophysiology will be explained in further detail to provide a better understanding as well as the possible treatments that can be offered to people with this chronic disease. Also, the preventative measures will be discussed. According to, Atlas of Pathysiology,
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A nursing intervention for this nanda would be helping the patient express feelings and concerns. Request a referral for the patient to be seen by a social worker and/or occupational therapist as well. The primary goal for this would be to help boost the patients’ self-esteem and improve patient cope.
• “Dressing self-care deficient R/T joint pain as evidence of inability to put on clothing on upper and lower extremities.” (Ralph and Taylor, 2014, p338) A nursing intervention would be to aid the patient during dressing and keeping notes regarding patients’ functional abilities. This reduces any stress the patient might have for dressing as well as avoiding any self injuries or …show more content…
Some preventative measures include weight loss, exercising on a regular basis, and healthy eating habits. With a combination of these three, a person automatically reduces their chances of developing osteoarthritis. As we know, this disease develops in the joints, which supports our body weight and by eliminating unhealthy eating habits, one can reduce pressure on the knees and other areas that are prone to osteoarthritis. “Well conditioned muscle and muscular balance are needed to attenuate impact loads, provide joint stability, and support function and independence” (Pelletier and Raynauld, 2006) These are preventative measures that can be taken into consideration when dealing with this chronic disease and thanks to our technological advances we now have access to the latest therapy equipment. Now we have greater chances of reducing the risk of developing osteoarthritis. In conclusion, this disease is affecting the lives of many people worldwide, but with the right preventative measures it can be
A nursing intervention for this nanda would be helping the patient express feelings and concerns. Request a referral for the patient to be seen by a social worker and/or occupational therapist as well. The primary goal for this would be to help boost the patients’ self-esteem and improve patient cope.
• “Dressing self-care deficient R/T joint pain as evidence of inability to put on clothing on upper and lower extremities.” (Ralph and Taylor, 2014, p338) A nursing intervention would be to aid the patient during dressing and keeping notes regarding patients’ functional abilities. This reduces any stress the patient might have for dressing as well as avoiding any self injuries or …show more content…
Some preventative measures include weight loss, exercising on a regular basis, and healthy eating habits. With a combination of these three, a person automatically reduces their chances of developing osteoarthritis. As we know, this disease develops in the joints, which supports our body weight and by eliminating unhealthy eating habits, one can reduce pressure on the knees and other areas that are prone to osteoarthritis. “Well conditioned muscle and muscular balance are needed to attenuate impact loads, provide joint stability, and support function and independence” (Pelletier and Raynauld, 2006) These are preventative measures that can be taken into consideration when dealing with this chronic disease and thanks to our technological advances we now have access to the latest therapy equipment. Now we have greater chances of reducing the risk of developing osteoarthritis. In conclusion, this disease is affecting the lives of many people worldwide, but with the right preventative measures it can be