Category: Disability

The American Medical Association and Disability Justice The American Medical Association (AMA) has recognized the need to address racial justice and health equity issues within the organization and in the medical field. As part of their efforts, the AMA has developed a strategic plan that includes Theories of Change and Levers for Change to guide…

Stereotypical Beliefs About People With Disabilities Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Work Cited Introduction This discussion explores common stereotypes about people with disabilities that prevent them from receiving care. The efforts of those who strive to care for and support people with disabilities are hampered by stereotypes about those individuals, which is a significant…

People With Disabilities: Health-Care Disparities Introduction Individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual ones, usually experience more health-related issues than people without such disabilities. This phenomenon associated with being at risk of developing more medical problems in comparison to the general population is known as a health disparity (Krahn & Fox, 2014). However, the problem is…

Specific Needs Understanding: Individuals With Disabilities Table of Contents Disability Disability Overtime Needs of People Specific Needs Charitable Organisations Services Evaluation Interventions Technology and Disability The Department of Health Challenges Reference List Disability According to the WHO, disability is an umbrella term, covering impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions (Disabilities 2015). It is a complex…

Psychopathology Through the Lenses of Distress and Disability Table of Contents Introduction Psychopathology through the Lens of Distress Psychopathology through the Lens of Disability Conclusion References Introduction Psychopaths, as per prevalent ideas, are defective in their interpretation of social cues related to fear and anxiety. As a result, psychopathic individuals ignore indications that would normally…

Disability and Health Educational Interventions Numerous people in the United States have some variety of disability that is associated with difficulties in everyday life. Some issues may be physical, such as blindness, deafness, non-functioning or absent limbs, or other varieties of permanent damage. Others are intellectual, most prominently represented by learning disabilities, which create special…

Caregiving for Children With Disabilities Table of Contents Problem Statement Purpose of the Study Research Questions Research Design Instrumentation Data Collection Procedures Results Data Analysis/Discussion Limitations and Ethical Considerations References Some people are born with particular physical or mental impairments, which often prevent them from leading a life on their own without the help of…

Classification of Menopause as a Disability Table of Contents Introduction Classifying Menopause as a Disability Conclusion Reference Introduction Menopause is the time during which the female menstrual cycle stops due to lower progesterone and estrogen hormones. Even though there are no legal obligations requiring employers to comply with menopause regulations, females should not be discriminated…

Disability in the Elderly and Instrumental Activity of Daily Living Acute illness conditions or deteriorating situations amongst the aged can lead to enhanced worsening of their functional abilities. Usual changes occurring in the aging process and health complexities are mostly associated with a decline in the physical capabilities of the aged. Such circumstances can reduce…

The Role of the Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability Table of Contents Introduction Person-Centred Communication Physical Health Assessment Conclusion Reference List Introduction Quality care metrics offer a measuring system that provides real-time reports and a standardized system to track and benchmark the quality of care. These metrics can determine and support nurses contribution to high-quality…