- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Question 1
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder analysis using the ICF
- The Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neurobiological condition that affects the behaviour and the cognitive function of an individual. The condition normally affects 5-8% of the school going children (Millichap, 2010). The condition is known to affect the various body structure and function of the child. In this case the condition is known to cause impairment in the global mental function which in turn causes reading and writing disability. This in ability of the child to read plays a role in participatory restriction where a child is unable move effectively across the various education programs. The impairment in the mental functioning also leads to poor control of psychomotor function which affects the ability of the child to control their own behaviours. Moreover, most of the children with (ADHD) disorders also suffer communication disorder where they are unable to express their feeling to their peers. This inability of the child to express their feeling affects the ability to interact with other children hence a child with ADHD ends up living in isolation. The environmental factors with regard to the condition include the various general and specific education services and policies that help in addressing disorder.
- Question 2
- Intervention
- In order to promote to personal level functioning of the child suffering ADHD the method that i will use is the cognitive therapy. This type of therapy is based on the fact the maladaptive behaviour is many cases is triggered by in appropriate or irrational thinking patterns (Bramham & Young, 2012). In addition this type of therapy is also based on the fact that individuals with ADHD instead of reacting to the reality of a situation the child in most cases reacts upon his or her own distortion. The cognitive therapy concentrates on changing the thoughts pattern of an individual through trying to examine the validity of the assumption behind the thought of an individual person. With regard to trying to identify the thought pattern the major aim is to establish any harmful or unhelpful thought pattern that can affect the health conditions of an individual. One of the major assumptions in cognitive therapy is that the negative thought of an individual can block the personal seeing and doing of things. In this case the cognitive therapy will target to try and change some of the personal clinical condition such inattentiveness as exhibited by the child suffering this condition. Through improving the attentiveness of the child the therapy will aim at ensuring that the child improves on the participatory performance in their social interactions.
- Cognitive therapy of the child will therefore involve trying to identify the major cause of ADHD through enquiring from the guardian of the child. This will help to establish whether the guardian have played a role in the worsening of the child condition. The next step will involve trying to indentify some of the negative thinking exhibited by the child. In this case I will try to enquire some of the behavioural responses in certain situation. After indentifying the situation where the child demonstrates in accurate thinking, the next step will involve trying to challenge the negative or the in accurate thinking. In relation to this I will aim in boosting the self-esteem of the child to enable the child develop a positive thinking
- One of the major risks with regard to the use of the method is the fact that thinking is just one part of human functioning and hence need to concentrate on broader issues. In this case in order to deal with this risk I will therefore ensure that besides helping the child develop positive thinking I will also talk to the guardians and explain to them their role in supporting the child. This can help to ensure that the guardian of the child also play a role cogitative therapy. Moreover i will also encourage the child to try discovering some of the cognitive distortion that he or she might be facing.
- Question 3
- The Psychologist is another health professional that may be involved in the treatment of the child with ADHD. In this case I will specifically involve the educational psychologist. This is because they are mainly concerned in children learning and development and hence they can help to bring positive change to the children. In addition these psychologists are equipped with range of psychological and education assessment techniques (Weiten 2010). This can in turn help to equip a child with ADHD disorder with technique to enable them improve on their learning and socials behaviours. Through their knowledge on how peer group functions the psychologists can be able to advice the child with ADHD the best ways to interact with their peer.
- Though the use of the psychologist i will be aiming to improve the participatory function of the child with the condition. This is because the psychologist will help to explain to the child the importance of ensuring they actively participate in group works. The psychologists will also help in equipping the child with the necessary skills required to ensure that the fit the society. Some of the skills that the psychologist can help assist include effective communication skills. In addition involving the psychologist will help to establish the root cause of the ADHD. This is because in most cases the psychologists provide the patient with a safe environment that can enable the child to express their own feeling (Weiten 2010). Most importantly the psychologist works closely with the parents and family members in order to develop a complete treatment system that involves all aspects of the child life.
- Question 4
- Communication skills
- Communication skill is one of the essential skills that every health care professionals need to have. This is because in most case the health care professional must interact with a wider variety of people in order to establish the actual cause of a certain condition in the patient. While conducting the cognitive therapy the communication skills were vital in establishing the cause of ADHD in the child. Through careful variation of my vocal tone I was able to convince my patient one has the ability to develop a positive attitude towards life. In relation to this through my improved communication I was able to demonstrate my awareness with regard to the condition.
- Technical skills
- Analysis of the above case study it is evident that I was able to demonstrate the various technical skills that I have gained in the course of my learning. In this case I was able to evaluate and diagnose the actual cause of the condition. After diagnosing the cause of the condition I was also able to demonstrate my technical skill in the treatment of the condition. Considering the cognitive therapy it is evident it can help to ensure that the child develops self esteem and hence ensure that regain they are able to recover from the condition.
- Ability to work as team
- From the above case study it also evident that I was able to demonstrate my ability to work as team mainly through involving another professional in the treatment of the condition. Through involving the psychologist I was able to help the child understand some of the ways she can improve on her performance in school. Most importantly involving the psychologist has helped to incorporate the family members, teachers among other people in the treatment of the condition since the psychologist work in collaboration with other members of society.
- Question 5
- Strategies for implementation of personal-centred practice
- The person-centred practice in nursing tries to focus on individual personal needs, wants desires and goals so that they can become the central to the care and the nursing process (McMillan, 2004). In addition practising person-centred approach also involves taking things from the perspective of the person and hence what is important. Being involved in providing health care to the patient using the personal centred approach I will be able to know my patient well and hence I will be able to provide care that is more specific to their need. Using this approach I will also be able to involve the patient in treatment decision to ensure that they feel supported and empowered to self manage their condition. The following are some of the strategies that will help me to implement the personal centred care.
- Sharing of power and responsibility
- Sharing of power and responsibility will help to create an atmosphere where the patient is empowered to participate in the planning of the care and making of decision. Adhering to this principle will help to ensure that I give preference to the needs of the patient.
- Getting to know the patient as person
- In order to implement this strategy I will focus on building relationship with my patient to ensure that they feel empowered to participate in the treatment. This therefore implies that I will to try to get to know my patient beyond the diagnosis.
- Question 6
- Strategies to implement to promote professional development
- Attending health care training will help to equip me with the best practices to apply in my job. In relation to this attending training can also help to strengthen my areas of weaken and therefore improve my overall performance in work. Attending training session will also help in my job satisfaction since I will be equipped with better ways of dealing with the challenges that I face as a health care provider.
- Sharing my professional knowledge with my colleague in health care can also help in promoting my professional development. This is because through sharing my knowledge with other health care professional I will be able to gain new skills. Most importantly knowledge sharing can help me in dealing with the new health care cases.
- References
- McMillan, M. (2004). The person-centred approach to therapeutic change. London: SAGE Publications.
- Millichap, J. G. (2010). Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder handbook: A physician's guide to ADHD. New York: Springer.
- Weiten, W. (2010). Psychology: Themes & variations. Belmont, Calif: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
- Young, S., Bramham, J., & Young, S. (2012). Cognitive-behavioural therapy for ADHD in adolescents and adults: A psychological guide to practice. Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell.
- Attend health training seminar and conference
- Knowledge sharing
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