Hospice 101
The history of hospice, the benefits it offers, and the care team involved in providing holistic end-of-life care. Learn about the Medicare hospice benefit and the various physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care management services available.
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Strategies to Promote Mental Health in Schools
Schools play a crucial role in promoting mental health and well-being among students. By focusing on prevention, early intervention, and creating supportive environments, schools can help reduce school absenteeism, risky behaviors, and substance use. Six evidence-based strategies include providing p
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Interpersonal factors and their impact on pain transitions
Exploring the impact of interpersonal factors on pain transitions, this research delves into the communication and behaviors between individuals experiencing pain, such as parent-child relationships and interactions with healthcare providers. The study analyzes psychosocial mechanisms influencing pa
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Understanding and Managing Burnout in Oncology Care: A Path to Better Well-being and Quality Care
In the field of oncology care, the importance of effective management to reduce burnout among healthcare providers is highlighted. Stress, psychosocial risks, and burnout definitions are explored, emphasizing the impact on healthcare professionals' well-being and job satisfaction. Studies reveal hig
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Support and Unity Initiatives by ASSOCIATION FOR THE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF UNITY CROATIA
Founded in 2014, this association based in Croatia focuses on promoting equality, peacekeeping, demining activities, and social solidarity. Their main activities involve educating civilians on mine dangers, psychosocial empowerment of children, and international experiences with victims of war and v
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Comprehensive Workplace Health and Safety Training Program for Professionals
Explore a wide range of self-paced modules covering topics such as mental health, workers' compensation, risk management of psychosocial hazards, bullying and harassment, injury prevention, and more. Enhance your knowledge and skills to create a safe and healthy workplace environment for employees.
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Multidisciplinary Approach to Bariatric Surgery: Case Study and Interventions
This case study involves a patient with severe obesity and comorbidities preparing for bariatric surgery. The medical history includes type 2 diabetes and significant obstructive sleep apnea, leading to a reduced quality of life. The patient's psychosocial assessment highlights the importance of psy
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Understanding Mental Deficiency: Causes and Classifications
Mental deficiency, also known as intellectual disability, is characterized by significantly below-average intellectual functioning before the age of 18, along with limitations in adaptive behaviors. It is measured using standardized IQ tests, with classifications ranging from profound to mild. Two m
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Troubleshooting Windows 10 Pro Store_ Fixing Issues and Getting Your Apps Back on Track
Troubleshooting Windows 10 Pro involves identifying and resolving issues that users may encounter while using the operating system. From software glitches to hardware compatibility problems, troubleshooting aims to diagnose and fix issues to ensure a smooth and efficient computing experience. Here's
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Buy Subutex Online | Trinex Pharmacy
Doctors suggest Subutex sublingual tablets for the treatment of opioid dependence. If you are going to buy Subutex online, please read this medication guide carefully. It will be best to use Subutex sublingual tablets to include counseling and psychosocial support as part of a complete treatment pla
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Understanding the Experiences of Adolescents on Antiretroviral Treatment in KwaZulu-Natal
This investigation delves into the challenges and successes of adolescents born with HIV who are undergoing antiretroviral treatment in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It aims to explore how these adolescents transition from pediatric to adult medication, their adherence to treatment, and the availabil
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The Flag System: Identifying Clinical and Psychosocial Flags in Health Settings
The Flag System categorizes flags into clinical and psychosocial categories, such as red flags for serious pathology and orange flags for mental health issues. Psychosocial flags like yellow, blue, and black identify factors affecting recovery and return-to-work processes. Screening tools like PHQ-2
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Understanding ARFID: A Guide to Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a feeding and eating disorder characterized by significant weight loss, nutritional deficiency, and psychosocial impairment. Individuals may experience sensory sensitivity, lack of interest, or fear of aversive consequences. ARFID differs from pic
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Understanding Psychosocial Theory in Social Work Practice
Social work practice has always integrated psychosocial concepts to address human well-being and social functioning. Psychosocial caseworkers aim to help clients navigate challenges stemming from environmental imbalances. The term "psychosocial" refers to the interaction of psychological and societa
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Understanding Physical Changes in Old Age and Relevant Theories
Late adulthood, typically starting around age 65, is a period where individuals confront the psychosocial task of integrity versus despair. Geropsychology plays a vital role in studying aging and providing clinical support. Erikson's ninth stage of psychosocial development suggests that older adults
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Psychosocial Treatments for Substance Use Disorders: Strategies and Interventions
Delve into the world of psychosocial treatments for substance use disorders with Dr. Amalia Bullard at Kansas City VA Medical Center. Explore empirical-supported interventions, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapies, and more to understand the mechanisms of change and the importan
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Understanding Neuropsychiatric Syndromes in HIV Patients
This educational curriculum explores the role of psychiatry in enhancing outcomes for people living with HIV (PLWH) by addressing cognitive burden, psychiatric disorders prevalence, and appropriate psychopharmacology. Delving into the history, epidemiology, and psychiatry's role, the material covers
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Understanding New Issue Market in Finance
New issue market refers to the sale of securities by a company to the public for the first time. It involves various types/methods like public issues, preferential issues, and rights issues. Public issues include IPOs, FPOs, and FTIs. Preferential issues target select groups, while rights issues inv
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Understanding Social Case Work and Its Components
Social Case Work is a key method in social work that focuses on assisting individuals with psychosocial issues. It involves analyzing individual problems within their setting to help clients improve social relationships and adjustments. Components include the person, problem, place (agency), process
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Psychosocial Care Training Workshop for Children in Difficult Circumstances
This training workshop focused on understanding children's psychosocial issues, linking child protection with psychosocial care, and developing essential skills for providing supportive care to children in challenging situations. Participants engaged in various interactive learning methods, includin
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Understanding Filicide: Challenges and Psychosocial Perspectives
Exploring the complexities of filicide, this presentation delves into the powerlessness of children across cultures and time, highlighting historical and contemporary dynamics. It discusses the various factors contributing to filicide, including cultural practices, gender issues, and legal framework
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Understanding Psychological First Aid and Stress Responses
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a community-based model that integrates public health, community health, and individual psychology to provide support following trauma. Stress is defined as the need to adjust to challenging situations, impacting mental and physical well-being. The psychosocial stres
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Psychosocial Interventions in Problem Gambling: A Holistic Approach
Explore the comprehensive framework of psychosocial interventions for problem gambling, including motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, self-esteem building, life skills training, social network building, goal planning, and more. Learn about the core competencies needed for a reco
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FIPOL Initiative: Developing Networks & Educational Opportunities in Psychosocial Oncology for Latin America
FIPOL, an international collaboration founded in 2017, aims to connect clinicians and researchers interested in psychosocial oncology in Latin America, the US, and Spain. Through research projects, webinars, and resources, FIPOL strives to advance the field and support patients and professionals, es
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Understanding Dementia Care: Insights and Challenges
Psychosocial interventions play a crucial role in dementia care, with increasing global prevalence rates and substantial economic costs. In Ireland, the burden of dementia is rising, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies. Population aging, informal care, and residential care are
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Comprehensive Mastectomy Fitter Course Overview
This comprehensive mastectomy fitter course covers patient encounters, assessments, fittings, deliveries, and follow-ups. It includes defining medical terminology, addressing psychosocial issues, creating treatment plans, fitting prosthetics, and ensuring successful patient outcomes. The course also
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Postpartum Care and Physiologic Changes: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore the normal physiologic changes and components of postpartum care, including reproductive and urinary tract changes, gastrointestinal adjustments, cardiovascular modifications, and psychosocial considerations. Learn about managing postpartum issues like hemorrhoids, stress urinary incontinenc
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Understanding Adolescent Drug Overdose and Suicide Risks
This presentation dives into the concerning epidemiology of adolescent drug overdose and suicide, discussing various ingestions such as Skittles parties, marijuana, alcohol, and OTC medications. It sheds light on the role of social media in adolescent substance abuse and highlights risk factors, inc
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Challenges and Retention in HIV Care: Insights from Tanzania Stakeholder Meeting
Explore the challenges and retention issues faced in HIV care in Tanzania, as discussed during the stakeholder meeting held in November 2016. The presentation includes data on retention rates, barriers to care, and feedback from field visits and interviews with implementing partners. Insights from E
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Overview of Classification of Psychiatric Disorders
Psychiatric disorders are illnesses with various manifestations that impact functioning due to disturbances in biological, social, genetic, and other factors. Two key classification systems, ICD-10 and DSM-5, categorize over 200 types of psychiatric illnesses. The ICD-10 includes categories like org
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Addressing Inequalities Faced by Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities
Persons with psychosocial/mental disabilities globally experience discrimination, impacting their rights and opportunities. Violations include coercion, denial of legal capacity, limited access to education and employment, and more. International human rights standards, such as the CRPD, emphasize n
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Factors Influencing Academic Achievement of Students in Post-War Environment
This study explores the impact of personal and environmental factors on academic achievement in the post-war context, addressing challenges such as psychosocial issues, low academic performance, and socio-economic factors affecting students' learning. Various research studies are reviewed to underst
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Prevalence and Management of Psychosocial Problems in Primary Care in Flanders
This research project aims to assess the prevalence, presentation, and handling of psychosocial problems in primary care in Flanders. The methodology includes a mixed method approach using fishbone diagrams and interviews with health care professionals. Key findings include the conceptualization and
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Comprehensive Approach to Benzodiazepine Management in GP Setting
This project in the Ballymun area offers a multi-disciplinary response to benzodiazepine use within a general practitioner setting. It aims to provide accessibility, engagement, and support for individuals struggling with benzodiazepine misuse through early intervention, non-stigmatizing methods, an
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Insights on Emerging Adulthood and Psychosocial Development
Delve into the unique stage of emerging adulthood, spanning ages 18-25, characterized by factors like delayed marriage, higher education pursuits, and vocational instability. Explore themes of homeostasis, risk-taking behavior, psychopathology risks, and Erik Erikson's stage of Intimacy vs. Isolatio
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Understanding Psychosocial Adversity in Children: A Comprehensive Overview
Exploring the deep-rooted issues of psychosocial adversity and lost childhood in children under care and protection, this orientation sheds light on the various challenges and dynamics involved. It delves into the profiling of children in difficult circumstances and highlights the different contexts
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Human Rights-Based Psychosocial Services and Dembour's Framework
Human rights-based social work practice involves upholding principles such as human dignity, nondiscrimination, participation, transparency, and accountability. It is rooted in advocacy, activism, and the application of Dembour's Four Schools of Human Rights Thought to offer psychosocial support aft
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Global Challenges in Work, Stress, and Health
The global challenges related to work, stress, and health are being addressed through various initiatives and reports. Lennart Levi, an expert in psychosocial occupational medicine, highlights the importance of recognizing, compensating, and preventing occupational diseases. The International Labour
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Comprehensive Supportive Nursing Care for Bed-ridden Patients - A Holistic Approach
Providing supportive nursing care for bed-ridden patients like Mr. Thomas, who suffered a Cerebro Vascular Accident, requires addressing various health complications such as pressure sores, constipation, urinary incontinence, and more. Understanding the impact of dependence on the patient's life and
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First-Line Psychosocial Care for Children and Adolescents on Antipsychotics: Performance Measure Results
The performance measure assessed the use of first-line psychosocial care for children and adolescents on antipsychotics in Virginia, showing a total measure result of 68.98%. The measure aims to promote safer interventions before prescribing antipsychotic medications to minimize risks. Results were
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