INTRODUCTION
The existing health care system has progressively encircled the idea of patient-centered approach and empowerment (Siviter, 2008). Moreover holistic nursing care demands nurses to incorporate accountability, self-care, spirituality and psychological well-being (Thornton, 2008). Therefore, in this essay I will present a patient who is admitted and cared during my shifts on my placement ward. Applying Roper Logan Tierney model of care (2000) which focuses on the activities of daily living, an explanation of care rendered to the patient will be outlined. Any remark made to the patient is under a pseudonym and referred to as Jo to maintain confidentiality according to Nursing and Midwifery Council (2015). Adhering to the instructions …show more content…
The breathing difficulty was resolved and the patient got discharged from the hospital. I demonstrated that I can assess the patient holistically using the Roper Logan Tierney model. However, I felt that I need more practice and do further research on assessing the patient’s anxiety level and on the use of scales to assess it.
ACTION PLAN
I believe that communication and listening are essential in building a therapeutic relationship. As the patient will already be stressed it is important to remain calm and confident to handle the situation successfully. When possible I would try to use NEWS chart which will help me to holistically assess the patient and to provide a better care. I will also apply the new information I have gathered to relevant situations.
CONCLUSION
To sum up, this essay has looked at the various aspects of ADL model and how it played a major role in assessing and providing holistic care to a patient admitted in a hospital. It helped me to reflect my own practices and learning using Gibbs model of reflection. This essay has also looked at the assessment tool that can be used to yield a satisfactory result for both patients and professionals. Overall, through this reflective essay I have learned that holistic patient care is essential that needs as much practice and applications as any other aspects of
The existing health care system has progressively encircled the idea of patient-centered approach and empowerment (Siviter, 2008). Moreover holistic nursing care demands nurses to incorporate accountability, self-care, spirituality and psychological well-being (Thornton, 2008). Therefore, in this essay I will present a patient who is admitted and cared during my shifts on my placement ward. Applying Roper Logan Tierney model of care (2000) which focuses on the activities of daily living, an explanation of care rendered to the patient will be outlined. Any remark made to the patient is under a pseudonym and referred to as Jo to maintain confidentiality according to Nursing and Midwifery Council (2015). Adhering to the instructions …show more content…
The breathing difficulty was resolved and the patient got discharged from the hospital. I demonstrated that I can assess the patient holistically using the Roper Logan Tierney model. However, I felt that I need more practice and do further research on assessing the patient’s anxiety level and on the use of scales to assess it.
ACTION PLAN
I believe that communication and listening are essential in building a therapeutic relationship. As the patient will already be stressed it is important to remain calm and confident to handle the situation successfully. When possible I would try to use NEWS chart which will help me to holistically assess the patient and to provide a better care. I will also apply the new information I have gathered to relevant situations.
CONCLUSION
To sum up, this essay has looked at the various aspects of ADL model and how it played a major role in assessing and providing holistic care to a patient admitted in a hospital. It helped me to reflect my own practices and learning using Gibbs model of reflection. This essay has also looked at the assessment tool that can be used to yield a satisfactory result for both patients and professionals. Overall, through this reflective essay I have learned that holistic patient care is essential that needs as much practice and applications as any other aspects of