Incontinence

What would the world be like without physical therapists? Besides doctors, nurses, and other parts of the medical field, physical therapists are important too. The play an important role in the medical field like any other medical occupation. Physical therapists restore our health, life and self-esteem. Without physical therapy, we would be hopeless and most people will feel that they will never heal or become restored again. The history of physical therapy dates back to 1894 when it was first…

Objectives: ¥ Discuss the most common microorganisms that can cause urinary tract infections and understand the pathogenesis of urinary tract infections. ¥ Review the most common laboratory tests in diagnosing as well as the clinical signs and symptoms. ¥ Review treatment options, both non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic. Overview: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are one of the most common illnesses seen in adult patients over the age of 65. [1] Therefore, managing and treating an elderly…

In ancient times, being obese was a sign of health, wealth, and high social status. Being hefty meant that particular person had enough money to buy food, and they were better off than the peasants of a lower class. However, today being obese can be embarrassing and potentially life threatening. Obesity is a condition that affects many people, and it is a major health concern throughout the country. The statistics of obesity cases are startling. Also, obesity is a condition that affects…

were believed to have affected his ability to perform ADL's on his own, including his ability to walk and impairing his ability to swallow. Due to these deficits, and musculoskeletal affects in combination with his inability to perform ADL's and incontinence, R.M. had a Foley catheter inserted 2/11/14 to prevent skin breakdown and _____. In regards to gastrointestinal function, R.M. was receiving nutrition through a PEG tube that was inserted after his two strokes in 2013. On 1/27/14 the PEG…

Drug Addicts are Dying to get Clean. In September of 2009, David Sword was released from prison after serving two years for drug related charges (“Florida Department of Corrections Julie L. Jones, Secretary”). As with most convicted felons, he truly wanted to make the most of this opportunity to become a productive member of society. Although David’s intentions were truly admirable, he also struggled with a disease from which there is no known cure. Commonly known as addiction, this disease is…

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) evolved from an identified need in the Victorian health care system in the late 1990’s when there was a major reform of the (then) Metropolitan Ambulance Service. The main reason for the reform was that many patients were being delayed in their appointments, as ambulances were being redirected to emergency cases. During the early years of the new century, many lobbied for change, as the service was unregulated. In October 2003 the State Parliament passed…

IV.3. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: {Childhood obesity treatment book p261-264} Importance of Physical Activity: Physical activity is the only modifiable component of the energy expenditure portion of the energy balance equation. Increasing physical activity improves weight loss and maintenance and decreases obesity health hazards. Strategies to increase physical activity should include both increasing in structured and non-structured physical activity and reducing the amount of time spent in sedentary…

100 Days of Horror with Bordetella Pertussis by Isabella Theamaree Fortun Bordetella pertussis is a fimbriated Gram-negative, pleomorphic, aerobic coccobacillus. It also has a surface associated microcapsule however the role of this is unknown. Bordetella species, in general, grow best at 35° to 37° C. 1 Their growth is fastidious, and this degree of fastidiousness is inversely proportional to its rate of growth.1 Among all Bordetella species, Bordetella pertussis is the most…

While the elderly population increases, nursing professionals and family members are increasingly associated with influential decisions and that of placing a relative in a nursing care home or living with a family caregiver. Current literature primarily focuses attention on the negative effects of family caregiving on elderly persons. Nonetheless few direct attention to their positive impact. As a result, this paper will explore the issue of nursing home care and benefits for elderly people…

Middle-Aged Interview Middle age is a very important time frame for humans ranging from thirty-five to sixty years of age; however, only recently have middle-aged people been classified. This is due to the fact that in the last century people have nearly doubled their average life expectancies, leading to a wide array of new, unknown changes that vary from person to person in the middle-aged category. This stage of life is when a person’s biological, psychological, and social framework begins…