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The impact of Covid-19 on the elderly population
The impact of Covid-19 on the elderly population
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The impact of Covid-19 on the elderly population
Covid-19 has disproportionately impacted the elderly population around the world. In the Philippines, the elderly population is often underserved and does not have access to the same healthcare quality as the younger population. This is of particular concern regarding speech-language pathology services, as the elderly are more likely to experience communication difficulties due to age-related changes in the brain. The topic of Covid-19 and its impact on the elderly population is relevant and exciting because I want to understand how the pandemic has affected access to speech-language pathology services in the Philippines. I am also interested in learning about the reimbursement process for these services, as this could impact the quality of care that the elderly population receives. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on older adults around the world. In the Philippines, the elderly population is often underserved and does not have access to the same healthcare quality as the younger population. This is of particular concern regarding speech-language pathology services, as the elderly are more likely to experience communication difficulties due to age-related changes in the brain. The topic of Covid-19 and its impact on the elderly population is relevant and exciting because I want to understand how the pandemic has affected access to speech-language pathology services in the Philippines. I am also interested in learning about the reimbursement process for these services, as this could impact the quality of care that the elderly population receives.
The Philippines has a rapidly growing population of older adults and a lack of access to speech-language pathology (SLP) services. This is relevant and interesting to me because I want to know how access to SLP services is done in the Philippines and reimbursement for services. As the Philippines population grows, the need for SLP services will continue to increase. It is essential to understand how these services are accessed and provided to ensure that the older adults in the Philippines can receive the care they need.
The elderly are some of the most vulnerable people in our society regarding contracting and suffering from severe illnesses like Covid-19. This is due to several factors, including weakened immune systems, chronic underlying health conditions, and social isolation. The pandemic has shone a light on the importance of global health care, particularly when it comes to the elderly. In many countries, the elderly have been largely forgotten during the pandemic, with little to no government or health care system support. This has led to tragic consequences, with many older adults dying from Covid-19. The pandemic has also highlighted the importance of social support systems for the elderly. In many countries, the elderly are isolated and live alone, with little to no support from family or friends. This isolation can lead to mental health problems and make the elderly even more vulnerable to severe illnesses like Covid-19. The pandemic has shown that more needs to be done to support the elderly in terms of health care and social support. This is an important issue that must be addressed to protect one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.
The topic of Covid occurrence and its relationship to services provided to the geriatric population is essential when discussing SLP. This is because the elderly population often needs speech therapy services, and Covid-19 has impacted the availability of these services. There are several reasons for this, including the fact that many older adults cannot leave their homes due to the risks associated with the virus, which has made it difficult for them to access speech therapy services. In addition, the virus has also impacted the availability of speech therapists, as many have been forced to take time off work to care for sick family members or self-isolate. This has meant that fewer speech therapists are available to provide services to the elderly population. The impact of Covid-19 on the availability of speech therapy services for the elderly population is an important issue to consider, as it highlights the importance of ensuring that this vulnerable group has access to the care and support they need. It is also essential to assess the impact of the virus on the speech therapy profession and how this may impact the ability of speech therapists to provide services in the future.
Finally, the Covid pandemic has impacted the geriatric population in several ways. First, many older adults have been isolated from their families and friends due to the need for social distancing. This has led to increased levels of loneliness and anxiety. Second, many older adults have been unable to access essential services due to the closure of senior centres and other community resources. This has led to increased levels of isolation and frustration. Finally, the pandemic has resulted in a shortage of health care providers trained to care for older adults. This has led to increased wait times for appointments and procedures and has resulted in poorer health outcomes for some older adults.
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Fumagalli, S., Salani, B., Gabbani, L., Mossello, E., & Ungar, A. (2020). Covid-19 cases in a no-Covid-19 geriatric acute care setting. A sporadic occurrence?. European journal of internal medicine, 77, 141-142. HYPERLINK "https://www.ejinme.com/article/S0953-6205(20)30179-5/abstract" https://www.ejinme.com/article/S0953-6205(20)30179-5/abstract
Lombardo, F. L., Salvi, E., Lacorte, E., Piscopo, P., Mayer, F., Ancidoni, A., … & Italian National Institute of Health Nursing Home Study Group. (2020). Adverse events in Italian nursing homes during the COVID-19 epidemic: a national survey. Frontiers in psychiatry, 11, 578465. HYPERLINK "https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.578465/full" https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.578465/full
Wachholz, P. A., Moreira, V. G., Oliveira, D., Watanabe, H. A. W., & Villas Boas, P. J. F. (2020). Occurrence of infection and mortality by COVID-19 in care homes for older people in Brazil. HYPERLINK "https://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/global-literature-on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/resource/pt/ppcovidwho-5132" https://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/global-literature-on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov/resource/pt/ppcovidwho-5132
Nursing Ethics Palliative Care
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Nursing Ethics: Palliative Care
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Reduction of pain and suffering is an ethical measure that is intrinsic to medical care. In particular, palliative care and hospice aims at reducing pain and suffering of patients that are terminally ill together with their families. In particular, it aims at giving a terminally ill person quality care in order to prepare him or her for a credible death. This is also psychologically relieving especially for close family members who tend to be greatly disturbed whenever their family member experiences immense pain. This practice has always been compounded by various ethical concerns. From a leadership perspective, one of the issues that have raised significant ethical concerns pertains to the issuance of pain relieving medicine against the wishes of the patients. In some instances, nursing officials liaise with the relatives to make decisions about the patient’s condition. I particular, they prescribe and give medicine against the will of the patients. Notably, this infringes upon the rights of the patients to make individual decisions. In addition, it can be considered a form of disrespect for the patient’s decisions.
Essentially, patients under palliative care need to be given quality care in a bit to reduce their pain and suffering. The role of nursing in this regard is to prescribe and give relevant medicine that would ease the pain and ensure that patients lead a quality life during this period of time. On the other hand, the decision of the patient with respect to whether to take medicine or not needs to be respected by the given nurses. From an ethical point of view, the best approach in this respect is to prescribe and give treatment accordingly. However, this needs to be permitted by the patient in order to attain optimal results. To bridge the gap, it would be important for the nurses to objectively inform the patient accordingly and seek his or her permission before commencing treatment. Use of persuasion strategies would enable the nurses to attain this goal.
A study carried out by Cutshall (2001) in four state hospitals in 2000 found out that patients who were well informed about the importance of palliative care before treatment were unlikely to resist it along the way. Further, this study recommended that in order to enhance output, palliative care needs to be undertaken in a home environment and family members should also undergo pre counseling. This is imperative to enable them deal with any emergent issues effectively. If this participative and integrative approach is undertaken, the quality of palliative care is likely to increase significantly. In their consultative review, Randall and Downie (1999) ascertain that such ethical concerns undermine the quality of service provided by the nurses and expose the patients to immense pain that can otherwise be controlled.
From the preceding analysis, it is certain that palliative care is compounded by different ethical concerns. Notably, the rights of the patients with respect to making decisions about treatment are undermined when nurses are forced to give medication when patients are in great pain. In order to reconcile the inherent gaps and ensure that the relationships between the patients and nurses are not compromised by certain decisions, it is imperative to provide sufficient information regarding palliative care to the patients. This would enable both the patients and their families to make informed and objective decisions and avoid conflicts that undermine the quality of treatment.
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Cutshall, S. (2001). The art of Being a Healing Presence. USA: Willoegreen Publishing.
Randall, F. & Downie, S. (2001). Palliative Care Ethics. Oxford: University Press.
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‘Part of the process by which the ideal body of femininity— and hence the feminine body— is constructed; in doing this, they produce a ‘practiced and subjected body’ […] a body on which an inferior status has been inscribed” (Bartky 1988: 71). Critically evaluate this statement and discuss with reference to the readings, 1-3 examples/ case studies, theories, concepts, debates and histories introduced on the unit.
Introduction
Introduction provides the background of the discussion
2.0 The History of Society and Femininity
Explains the historical context of the discussion
3.0 Feminist Theory
Explains the theoretical perspectives of the position of women in society
4.0 Feminism and Power
Gives the dimensions by the various feminists on the construction of a woman and contribution of culture and norms in the process
4.1 Approaches of Phenomenological Feminists
4.2 Approaches of Radical Feminist
4.3 Approaches of Social Feminists
5.0 Gender is Socially Constructed
Provides a detailed demonstration on how the woman is constructed to have inferior inscription
5.1 Gender Socialization
5.2 Gender as Masculine and Feminine Personality
5.3 Gender as Masculine and Feminine Sexuality
6.0 Conclusion
7.0 References