...Factors affecting quality of life Factors that affect a person’s quality of life may be physical or emotional. While these factors are important for everyone, it is especially important that care workers ensure that certain factors are present for individuals in their care. These include: • Physical factors: exercise, diet, physical comfort, safety, hygiene, pain relief • Intellectual factors: stimulation, engaging in activities • Emotional factors: privacy, dignity, approval, psychological security, autonomy • Social factors: social contact, social support. Physical life quality factors These include: • Exercise • Diet • Physical comfort • Safety • Hygiene • Pain relief Physical comfort By physical comfort we mean the provision of a suitable environment which meets an individual’s needs, i.e not too hot, not too cold, comfortable beds/chairs, the right amount of stimulation, not too noisy. Ensuring physical comfort may also mean: • providing the care required to maintain comfort, such as allowing peace to sleep • having the correct height furniture • changing a baby’s nappy regularly to prevent nappy rash and so the baby is not uncomfortable • moving a bedridden individual regularly to prevent soreness. Diet All people need food to survive. The amount and types of food they eat can affect their quality of life, particularly if they have...
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...significant factor in determining a person's quality of life? From my opinion there are two of a person’s quality of life: the physical quality and psychological quality. And I believe the physical quality always comes before the psychological quality. While some people contend that many other important factors outweigh money in determining the quality of life, I insist that money is the most important factor because it fulfills our basic/physical needs. With money, one may not be happy. But without money, one will not be happy for sure because of the lack of basic needs. The psychological quality of life is largely built on the foundation of the physical quality of life, which is achieved by money. My opinion largely comes from my approval of Maslow’s theory of the hierarchy of needs, which describes different stages of growth in human. His theory is often portrayed in the shape of the pyramid with the largest, most fundamental levels of needs at the bottom and the need for self-actualization at the top. The pyramid places physiological needs at the bottom, followed by Safety, Love/belonging, Esteem and Self-actualization. Needless to say, the ultimate function of money is to fulfill the basic and physical needs for humans. And Maslow’s theory suggests that the most basic level of needs must be met before the individual will strongly desire higher level needs. Using an analogy to illustrate my point: Money is like the foundation and the quality of life is like the main...
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...NUR2300: Burn Injuries Ali Almalki University: Date: Burn Injuries Burn injuries often have a significant impact on all aspects of the patient’s life, leaving them with a variety of psychosocial as well as physical handicaps. Extensive research evidence indicates that burn patients suffer profound social and psychological effects such as anxiety and depression, with long-term implications on the patient’s recovery and quality of life. Accordingly, it has been suggested that burn patients should undergo both long and short term systematic mental health care, in order to minimize and avert these psychopathological responses. Moreover, psychological interventions helps burn patients and staff to reduce burdensome as well as decline depressive symptoms. Notably, dissatisfaction tendencies with post-burn body image and appearance, have been pinpointed as a leading cause of psychological impacts, resulting to protracted recovery and impaired social life. According to Thombs et al. (2007) burn scars following a deep dermal injury are often cosmetically disfiguring and impel the scarred individual to deal with an alteration both in body image and appearance. The patient is also forced to adjust to significant impairments in motion and limitations of activities. However, according to Henry (2011), it is the disfigurement or change in appearance and body image that has a profound impact on the patient. Lau & Van Niekerk (2011) note that the alteration...
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...Foster, 2008). Background Information Children with CHD have been noted to have increased rates of mental health comorbidities, which include depression and anxiety. Depression and mood disorders in this population have been positively correlated with lower physical and psychosocial quality...
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...LIFE QUALITY FACTORS – HOW THESE ARE MET FOR THE PRACTITIONER NOT THE CLIENT!!!! You may choose to present this section as a table THESE ARE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL LQFS. FOR EACH OF THE LIFE QUALITY FACTORS LISTED BELOW, EXPLAIN HOW THIS LQF IS MET FOR THE PERSON IN YOUR JOB ROLE, WHAT PROVISION DOES THE EMPLOYER MAKE TO GIVE YOUR PRACTITIONER THAT LQF? Use this link to help you: http://www.slideshare.net/chloewhite/psychological-life-quality-factors 1. Occupation - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 2. Effective Communication - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 3. Privacy and Confidentiality - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 4. Equitable Treatment - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 5. Dignity - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 6. Psychological Security - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 7. Social Support - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 8. Social Contact (NOTE THIS IS DIFFERENT TO NUMBER 7!!!!) - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 9. Approval- define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 10. Stimulation – (THIS IS DIFFERENT TO NUMBER 1!!!!!!!!!) - define the LQF and explain how it is met for the practitioner… 11. Choice - define the LQF and explain how...
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...CANCER: MAINTAINING PATIENT QUALITY OF LIFE Introduction Cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases in the U.S. Case (2011) noted that the 2010 report of the American Cancer Society (ACS) indicated that more than a million an d a half new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year. Along with physical disease, cancer also brings a significant impact on the patient’s overall quality of life (QOL). This paper asserts that for optimal patient outcome, healthcare workers, particularly nurses, need to attend to the cancer patient’s overall QOL rather than simply focusing on the physical disease of cancer. This essay will first address the issue of understanding what constitutes the patient’s QOL. Then key factors that directly affect the QOL are reviewed in the context of current best evidence. That will be followed by a section that addresses the nursing implications of this subject. The paper concludes with a brief summary and conclusion about the importance of maintaining patient QOL in cancer patients. The first element, is thus to define what is meant by “quality of life.” The next section of this paper addresses that specific issue. Defining Patient Quality of Life Before patient QOL can be addressed in a nursing practice, it is essential to understand what is meant by QOL. Bahrami (2011) has noted that no specific, well accepted definition of patient QOL exists. One reason for this lack of consensus on QOL is that life quality is a highly individual concept...
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...Analysis and Synthesis of Chronic Heart Failure Research Studies Background Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a disease characterized by high mortality, readmission rates and a marked decrease in health-related quality of life. Psychological distress is common in patients with CHF and different psychological variables may have an impact on the prognosis in chronic heart failure patients. Chronic heart failure patients also need to be involved in their plan of health care in order to be able to manage their own disease at home. However, patients’ perspective on the role of their informal carers regarding information management process revealed how much they depend on their knowledge and support. The studies that I have chosen to compare and contrast in this paper will shed light onto both of these subjects in regard to chronic heart failure patients as well as inform about the various studies that pinpoint relevant data in regards to CHF. These studies are important because they help medical professionals in regard to providing the highest level of care to their CHF patients. Quantitative Research Study Introduction For the quantitative research study in this analysis, I examined the journal article entitled Predictors of readmission and health related quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure: a comparison of different psychosocial aspects. This research study’s purpose was to “investigate the differential prognostic impact of depression, anxiety, vital exhaustion...
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...worker’s productivity, family problems, or school performance. According to Alcohol Research and Health (2000), “the United States and other countries have expended considerable effort throughout this century to develop and refine effective strategies to limit the negative impact of alcohol” (p. 5). The epidemiological research has also revealed positive correlation between substance abuse and coronary heart disease. The influence on physical health is evident, but there are many other social factors that pose risks to the surrounding communities and families (Alcohol Research and Health, 2000). What is more important is that it creates significant problems within the family in terms lack of understanding and communication. Heavy drinking and substance abuse is a tangible risk factor creating serious consequences for health and, therefore, it is also the main contributor to the global disease expansion. Indeed, alcohol can become the leading cause for over 30 health-related risks and factors. Such risks as disability, disease, and mortality are also among the major problems which are treated by the World Health Organization because of the detrimental influence of alcohol consumption on the overall condition (Rehm, n. d.). Injury and disease conditions for alcohol consumption are the leading underpinning for alcohol-related conditions. In general, there are a range of categories predetermined by alcohol consumption, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, intentional...
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...shop where someone can stop and buy excellent quality of chocolate and enjoy it at nice place while socializing with others as well as taking some chocolate home as a gift . People who decide to indulge at Ethel’s Chocolate Lounges are mostly limited decision making consumers. Limited decision making consumers are those having previous experience with similar product but are not familiar with the current market. This type of decision making requires low level of involvement but higher than in everyday decisions. Five factors determine the level of involvement: previous experience, interest, perceived risk of negative consequences, situation and social visibility. Ethel’s consumers might have some previous experience with other brands of chocolate such Godiva or Hershey; this will decreases their level of involvement while making decision. Moreover, Ethel’s menu includes a description of chocolate content in case a consumer is unfamiliar with a particular offer in menu. Consumers’ interest in having good quality chocolate in a relaxing atmosphere that Ethel’s offer might increase or decrease their involvement. Tasters of good chocolate will spend more time evaluating Ethel’s Chocolate Lounges offers. The third factor is a risk of negative consequences such financial risk, social risk and psychological risk. The prices of chocolate offered at Ethel’s are higher than in other chocolate stores but they offer better taste and quality than...
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...Section B- Caring in the Chosen Setting I am going to talk about the life quality factors that occur in a residential care home. There are two types of life quality factors, Physical and Psychological factors. There are two types of Life Quality Factors; Physical and Psychological. In total there are 13 Psychological factors and 5 Physical factors. All of these factors make an impact on a resident’s life. Every care professional uses these care factors in order to deliver quality care. Psychological Factors Psychological Security Feeling safe within the care environment. Making sure the client is comfortable and has the absence of fear and anxiety within the care environment. A care manager of the residential care home can provide Psychological Security by ensuring that the building is secure at all times. They can do this by enforcing different security measures such as CCTV as well as intercom systems that allow visitors to get into the building, for example if someone who is not supposed to be at the care home tries to enter, they will not be able to due to the intercom system. Also having locks on all doors and alarms that signal a resident has left without being accompanied by a care professional, for example if a resident wanders off, the care manager will be noted as the alarms will signal that this has happened. When visitors enter the residential care home, the care manager should provide a signing in book which can also help staff to be aware of who is visiting...
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...ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON LIFE SATISFACTION IN THE ELDERLY PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO AND INFLUENCE LIFE SATISFACTION DURING LATE ADULTHOOD ASSIGNMENT 4 FOR PYC4805 UNIQUE NUMBER: 714714 STUDENT 3350-133-5 JULY 2013 PYC4805 ASSIGNMENT 4 - Page 1 THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON LIFE SATISFACTION IN THE ELDERLY Table of Contents Page 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………… 3 2. Discussion……………………………………………………………………………………….. 3 2.1 Environmental factors associated with life satisfaction………………………………….. 4 2.1.1 Social support…………………………………………………………………………… 4 2.1.2 Socioeconomic factors…………………………………………………………………. 4 2.1.3 Neighbourhood structure………………………………………………………………. 5 2.1.4 Facilities and resources………………………………………………………………... 5 2.1.5 Involvement in activities………………………………………………………………... 5 2.2 Individual factors and life satisfaction……………………………………………………... 6 2.2.1 Personality and character traits……………………………………………………….. 6 2.2.2 Physical health………………………………………………………………………….. 6 2.2.3 Financial resources…………………………………………………………………….. 7 2.2.4 Locus of control…………………………………………………………………………. 7 2.2.5 Personal autonomy…………………………………………………………………….. 7 2.2.6 Social engagement and sense of connectedness………………………………….. 7 3. Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………. 8 4. References……………………………………………………………………………………….8 PYC4805 ASSIGNMENT 4 - Page 2 THE INFLUENCE OF PERSONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ON LIFE SATISFACTION...
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...methodology Abstract As a social being, human being interacts with everything around him, promoting exchanges between various objects that surround it and a range of environments that populate their feelings, cognitions and expectations. Human being houses in the entire world are a reflection of socio-cultural values of time and region. When human being builds houses, builds a physical and a psychological environment. However, the built environment is becoming increasingly inappropriate to the context of life. Population density, degeneration of the central areas, pollution and disposal are some of the environmental stresses to which the urban human is subject. To understand an environment, it is essential to understand the people who inhabit it, with all its cultural, social, economic and psychological factors. Architects should be aware of the individual’s social and cultural sphere. Their performances contribute to solidify the architectural foundation and allow the approaching to a more appropriate response. It’s essential to the cities understanding and behaviors factors that individuals have in relation to these spaces, leading to the creation of new meeting and entertainment places for people, revitalizing the concept of enjoying the historical places, submitting economic and social handling and influence changes in the city's own urban context. KEYWORDS: City, person, environment, psychology, behavior Introduction During our entire existence we live in...
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...The Psychological Contract' is an increasingly relevant aspect of workplace relationships and wider human behaviour. Descriptions and definitions of the Psychological Contract first emerged in the 1960s, notably in the work of organizational and behavioural theorists Chris Argyris and Edgar Schein. Many other experts have contributed ideas to the subject since then, and continue to do so, either specifically focusing on the the Psychological Contract, or approaching it from a particular perspective, of which there are many. The Psychological Contract is a deep and varied concept and is open to a wide range of interpretations and theoretical studies. Primarily, the Psychological Contract refers to the relationship between an employer and its employees, and specifically concerns mutual expectations of inputs and outcomes. The Psychological Contract is usually seen from the standpoint or feelings of employees, although a full appreciation requires it to be understood from both sides. Simply, in an employment context, the Psychological Contract is the fairness or balance (typically as perceived by the employee) between: how the employee is treated by the employer, and what the employee puts into the job. The words 'employees' or 'staff' or 'workforce' are equally appropriate in the above description. At a deeper level the concept becomes increasingly complex and significant in work and management - especially in change management and in large organizations...
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...The Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights (ACHR) was developed by Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care to provide a nationally agreed statement of the rights of the patient (Dunbar, 2009). According to ACHR (2008), everyone who is seeking or receiving the care in Australian Health has some rights regarding the nature of that care. The main objective of these rights is to make sure that care provided is of high quality and safety (Dunbar,2009). The Charter allows patients, consumers, families, carers, clinicians and services providing health care to share an understanding of the rights of people receiving care (Dunbar, 2009). The rights that are included in Charter are as follows: • Access: I have right to health care. • Safety: I have right to receive safe and high- quality care • Respect: I have right to be shown respect, dignity, and consideration. • Communication: I have right to be informed about the services, treatment, options and costs in clear and open way • Participation: I have right to be included in the decisions and choices about the care. • Privacy: I have the right to privacy and confidentiality of my personal information. • Comment: I have right to comment on my care and to have my concerns addressed (Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights, 2008) The purpose of this essay is to look at the evidence- based approaches to psychosocial intervention offer better respect and participation for a patient with Coronary Heart disease and...
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...women. Those suffering from this eating disorder, have very low body weight and a distorted body image. Their dangerously low body weight leads to serious consequences creating other body ailments which in turn create the need for long term treatment. Factors of Anorexia Nervosa There are different factors that contribute in a person having an eating disorder. The factors vary from biological, psychological and social. A psychological factor that is very common is a lack of control which causes the sufferer to feel over analytical of their weight which gives them a sense of control. Another factor is having low self-esteem. Low self-esteem can have many contributors such as a person feeling out of control, lonely, angry and anxiety. Biological factors involved with anorexia nervosa which can and will severely affect the general health and are far more diverse and serious than the person involved might be aware of. When a person has bulimia and suffers from anorexia nervosa the medical consequences are many, including dry skin, hair loss, anemia, irregular heart rhythms, electrolyte imbalances (due to frequent vomiting), bone loss, and kidney failure ( Torpy, 2006). A person’s social environment is also a critical factor. This...
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