NURSERY INTERVENTION IN RESPONSE TO DISTURBED BEHAVIOUR IN PSYCHOLOGICALLY IMPAIRED INSTITUTIONALIZED PATIENTS
Abstract
In this article, basic facts are shown regarding the treatment of the psychologically impaired and persons with disturbed behaviour by the nursing personnel. All supported by a nursing care plan. Objectives Educate and Inform nursing professionals in order to assess and intervene in each case in an efficient manner in reference to institutionalized psychologically impaired patients. Methodology Bibliographic examination of the topic and exhibition of the common ways to assist the process. Starting with the use of verbal methods and, if not enough, using chemical measures and as a last resource applying movement restrictions with suitable devices for each subject. Results Presentation of a performance protocol in regards to an institutionalized psychologically impaired patient. Conclusion Nursing professionals need to be educated in order to recognize and understand the manifestations of aggressive impulses when planning more efficient direct care, in this way better adjusting to the needs of the patient. At the same time, inform them about the motivations, the conflicts and the basic impulses of this kind of patients, so that they can better understand the patients’ behavior and feelings.Downloads
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