bob - motor neurone disease (MND) Flashcards
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what are 3 physical care needs for bob?
- assistance w/ mobility
- monitoring physical condition - esp. weakening of legs & arms
- support w/ ADLs
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what are 3 physical care needs for margaret?
- respite care to alleviate physical burden of caregiving
- assistance in lifting & moving bob as his condition worsens
- potential support w/ household tasks
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what are 2 psychological care needs for bob?
- emotional support to cope w/ anger & frustration w/ diagnosis
- support w/ feelings of helplessness & dependency as disease progresses
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what are 2 psychological care needs for margaret?
- emotional support to manage stress & emotional impact of caregiving
- counselling/support groups to address feelings of inadequacy & emotional strain of caring for bob
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what are 2 social care needs for bob?
- opportunities for social interaction & support
- assistance w/ maintaining social connections as his condition makes him self-conscious about his appearance/abilities
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what are 2 social care needs for margaret?
- respite care to provide breaks/opportunities for social interaction outside of caregiving
- support in maintain her own social connections/networks
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what are 2 spiritual care needs for bob?
- support in maintaining a sense of purpose/meaning
- access to spiritual/religious services if he finds comfort in them
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what are 2 spiritual care needs for margaret?
- support in finding spiritual/emotional strength to cope w/ challenges of caregiving
- access to spiritual/religious services if she finds them helpful
read Activity 3 Bob and Margaret (word doc)
what 7 assessments are required for bob?
MC PuN RaPPer
- mobility
- communication
- pressure ulcer
- nutritional
- respiratory
- pain
- psychosocial
read Activity 3 Bob and Margaret (word doc)
what 4 non-pharmalogical therapies could you suggest for bob?
- respiratory therapy
- pain management
- communication support
- emotional support
what 2 non-pharmacological respiratory therapies would you suggest for bob & why?
- non-invasive ventilation (NIV) - support breathing/reduce shortness of breath
- breathing exercises - improve lung function/reduce secretions
what 4 non-pharmacological pain management therapies would you suggest for bob?
- positioning/pressure relief - sacrum
- heat/cold therapy
- massage
- transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
what communication support could you provide bob & why?
assistive communication devices/boards - help bob express his needs & preferences
read Activity 3 Bob and Margaret (word doc)
Which 8 members of the interprofessional team will be involved during Bobs stay?
- doctors
- nurses
- wound care specialist
- respiratory therapists
- PT/OT
- psychologists/counsellors
- dietitions
- social workers
why would social workers be involved during bob’s stay?
help navigate emotional, financial, and social aspects of illness
